How durable is Southern Yellow Pine?
Southern yellow pine is close to red oak in durability. Southern Yellow Pine is often chosen over oak for flooring. This is because of its distinctive grain and warm, rich color. The best pine flooring is made of C and Better grade pine, the same grade used in Precision Pine stairs. According to an August 2005 article in Modern Woodworking magazine, “In terms of its (southern yellow pine’s) strength and durability, it’s just as durable as a red oak floor.
