WHAT IS LIVE SAWN?
Live sawn milling is a centuries-old European technique that cuts straight through the log in one continuous pass—from the outer sapwood to the dense heartwood at the center. Unlike modern milling methods that slice logs into predefined cuts and discard what doesn’t fit the trend, live sawn preserves the entire story of the tree—its structure, strength, and natural character. The Europeans have long mastered this process. They begin by taking a square section from the center of the log, called a cant, and slicing it straight through—no sorting, no waste. Because their forests grow slowly and intentionally, the oak develops a tighter grain, resulting in exceptional stability and visual depth. The outcome is striking: a single 7” wide plank that reveals three distinct grain patterns in one continuous piece of wood - all three cuts in one plank. • Plain Sawn at the center, with flame-like cathedral arches • Rift Sawn to either side, offering clean, linear grain • Quarter Sawn at the edges, featuring medullary rays and subtle flecking This mixed grain character doesn’t just elevate design—it makes every board unique. There’s no manufactured repetition, no false uniformity. But live sawn milling is more than aesthetics. By using every part of the log, it minimizes waste, enhances durability, and offers an inherently more sustainable approach than conventional milling. Each board is milled for strength as much as style and performs exceptionally well in commercial environments where stability and longevity matter.
TERRAMAI \ EUROPEAN OAK
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