Hickory is the hardest domestically available species in North America, and Evening Barnyard leans fully into what makes Hickory special: strong grain contrast, dark mineral streaks through lighter backgrounds, and a character that reads as genuine rather than manufactured. This is a floor that looks like it's been somewhere.

• 7" to 7-1/2" wide planks at 3/4" solid — full-thickness hardwood, 19.84 ft² per box
• Hickory hardness (Janka ~1820) handles heavy foot traffic, rolling loads, and real family life without denting
• Barnyard character grade includes knots, natural color variation, and grain movement — every plank reads differently

Pro Tip: Character-grade Hickory with wide color variation needs a longer acclimation period than uniform-grade floors — give it 5–7 days in the room rather than the standard 3. Hickory also moves more with humidity changes than oak, so maintain interior RH between 35–55% year-round. If you're in a dry-climate Canadian home, a whole-house humidifier in winter isn't optional with solid Hickory — it's necessary.