Oak wood is environmentally beneficial even within your home because it is made from natural materials. This Grand Oak Monarch is due to the fact that oak hardwood keeps cool even when it's hot outside, yet not hot enough to be painful for your feet. This is also why it's acceptable to lie on your back with oak floorings to rest or simply relax; something you can't do with tiled floors because they're too chilly, causing your back muscles to ache.