{"product_id":"quarter-sawn-red-oak-stair-tread-risers","title":"Quarter Sawn Red Oak Stair Tread Risers","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost people are familiar with Red Oak's grain — the open pores, the warm color, the arching cathedral pattern that's been a fixture in American homes for generations. Quarter sawn Red Oak looks like a quieter, more refined version of the same species. The cathedral disappears. The grain runs straighter. And at certain angles, a soft ray figure catches the light across the face of the board in a way that flat-sawn lumber simply doesn't produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a riser, that surface quality is visible every time someone approaches the staircase. It's a detail that most people won't be able to name, but they'll notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuarter Sawing and What It Does to the Face\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuarter sawing cuts the board so the growth rings meet the face at a steep angle — typically between 60 and 90 degrees. That orientation produces two things: a straighter, more linear grain pattern than flat-sawn lumber, and exposure of the medullary rays that radiate outward from the center of the log.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Red Oak, those rays produce a subtle figure — softer and less pronounced than the bold fleck you see in quarter sawn White Oak, but present and distinctive. The overall effect on the face of the board is one of quiet refinement: organized grain, a hint of texture, and a surface that rewards a closer look without demanding attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Cut Matters on a Riser\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe riser is the vertical face between each step — the surface you see as you look up the staircase. When it's milled from quarter sawn Red Oak, the grain runs consistently across that vertical face, and the ray figure adds a subtle depth that flat-sawn boards don't have.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor customers who have chosen \u003cstrong\u003eQuarter Sawn Red Oak Stair Treads\u003c\/strong\u003e, these risers are the natural companion. Matching cut and species across both components means the grain orientation flows consistently from the horizontal surface of each tread to the vertical face of each riser — a level of material continuity that's difficult to achieve when treads and risers are sourced separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want Red Oak with more natural character — knots, color variation, and a less uniform face — our \u003cstrong\u003eCharacter Grade Red Oak Stair Tread Risers\u003c\/strong\u003e offer the same species with more of its natural range on display. If pure linearity without any ray figure is the goal, our \u003cstrong\u003eRift Sawn Red Oak Stair Tread Risers\u003c\/strong\u003e produce the tightest, most consistent grain pattern available in the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePractical Benefits of the Cut\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuarter sawn lumber tends to be more dimensionally stable than flat-sawn boards. The growth ring orientation reduces the tendency to cup or move with seasonal humidity changes — a practical advantage on a riser that needs to stay flat and tight against the stair structure over years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese risers are available in the following sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7¼\", 7½\", and 7¾\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\" to 60\", available in every inch increment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¾\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRiser depth corresponds to the rise measurement of your stair system — the vertical distance from one tread surface to the next. Confirm this dimension with your contractor or measure your existing risers before ordering. Length should match the width of your staircase opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustom Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your project requires dimensions outside what's listed here, call us at \u003cstrong\u003e1-800-874-5181\u003c\/strong\u003e. We mill our own products and have more flexibility on custom work than most suppliers. We also offer quarter sawn risers in \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e for projects where a different species fits the space better.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AB Hardwoods","offers":[{"title":"36\" \/ 10.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354213732406,"sku":null,"price":74.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36\" \/ 11.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354213765174,"sku":null,"price":81.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42\" \/ 10.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354213797942,"sku":null,"price":87.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42\" \/ 11.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354213830710,"sku":null,"price":95.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" \/ 10.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354213863478,"sku":null,"price":99.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" \/ 11.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354213896246,"sku":null,"price":109.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"54\" \/ 10.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354213929014,"sku":null,"price":112.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"54\" \/ 11.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354213961782,"sku":null,"price":122.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60\" \/ 10.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354213994550,"sku":null,"price":124.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60\" \/ 11.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46354214027318,"sku":null,"price":136.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/americanbornhardwoods.com\/products\/quarter-sawn-red-oak-stair-tread-risers","provider":"AB Hardwoods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}