Edge Grain

A wood orientation where the growth rings run vertically (perpendicular to the wide face), producing a straight, uniform grain pattern on the surface. Edge-grain panels and butcher blocks are more dimensionally stable and resistant to warping than flat-grain alternatives. In butcher block countertops, edge grain creates a sleek, linear appearance with narrow strips of wood glued side by side.

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