{"product_id":"quarter-sawn-white-oak-stair-tread-risers","title":"Quarter Sawn White Oak Stair Tread Risers","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuarter sawn White Oak has a surface quality that's genuinely difficult to describe until you've seen it in person. The grain runs straight and tight, and at certain angles the medullary rays — the cellular structures that radiate outward from the center of the log — catch the light and produce a soft, silvery shimmer across the face of the board. It's a detail that makes the material feel considered and refined in a way that other cuts don't.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a stair riser, that quality shows up in a place most people don't expect to find it. The vertical face between each step is often overlooked — but when it's milled from quarter sawn White Oak, it becomes part of what makes the staircase worth looking at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Quarter Sawn Cut on a Riser Face\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuarter sawing starts by dividing the log into quarters, then cutting each quarter so the growth rings meet the face of the board at a steep angle. That orientation exposes the medullary rays and produces a straighter, more linear grain than flat-sawn lumber. The result on the face of the board is a combination of tight, parallel grain lines and the distinctive ray fleck that White Oak is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a riser, the face is vertical and typically viewed straight-on as you approach the staircase. The ray fleck in quarter sawn White Oak reads clearly in that orientation — a subtle but unmistakable texture that adds depth to the surface without competing with the tread above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairing With Quarter Sawn Treads\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese risers are designed to coordinate with \u003cstrong\u003eQuarter Sawn White Oak Stair Treads\u003c\/strong\u003e. When the tread and riser share the same cut and species, the grain pattern flows consistently across the full staircase — the ray fleck appears on both the horizontal and vertical surfaces, and the overall effect is one of material continuity rather than assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat continuity is most visible on staircases where the riser face is clearly exposed — open-plan homes, staircases with glass or cable railings, and any space where the staircase is a focal point rather than a utility element.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're working with a different cut, our \u003cstrong\u003eRift Sawn White Oak Stair Tread Risers\u003c\/strong\u003e offer tight, linear grain without the ray fleck, and our \u003cstrong\u003ePremium White Oak Stair Tread Risers\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a clean, select-grade face in a standard cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhite Oak: Stable and Versatile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite Oak is a hard, dense domestic hardwood with a neutral color palette — pale tan to light brown with cool gray undertones. It's dimensionally stable, holds its shape well through seasonal humidity changes, and works across a wide range of interior styles. Quarter sawing adds another layer of stability: the growth ring orientation makes the board less prone to cupping and surface movement than flat-sawn lumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a riser that needs to stay flat and tight against the stair structure over years of use, that combination of species stability and cut stability is a practical advantage.\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. Standard residential risers typically fall between 7\" and 7¾\", but your specific stair system may vary. Confirm the rise 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, or if you have questions about coordinating risers with a specific tread product, call us at \u003cstrong\u003e1-800-874-5181\u003c\/strong\u003e. We mill our own products and are glad to help you work through the details. We also offer quarter sawn risers in \u003cstrong\u003eRed 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":46353923932214,"sku":null,"price":82.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36\" \/ 11.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46353923964982,"sku":null,"price":90.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42\" \/ 10.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46353923997750,"sku":null,"price":96.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42\" \/ 11.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46353924030518,"sku":null,"price":105.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" \/ 10.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46353924063286,"sku":null,"price":110.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\" \/ 11.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46353924096054,"sku":null,"price":120.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"54\" \/ 10.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46353924128822,"sku":null,"price":124.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"54\" \/ 11.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46353924161590,"sku":null,"price":135.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60\" \/ 10.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46353924194358,"sku":null,"price":137.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60\" \/ 11.5\" \/ .75\"","offer_id":46353924227126,"sku":null,"price":150.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/7058\/4118\/files\/quartersawn-white-oak-stair-tread-risers.jpg?v=1779471492","url":"https:\/\/americanbornhardwoods.com\/products\/quarter-sawn-white-oak-stair-tread-risers","provider":"AB Hardwoods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}