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General characteristics when it comes to color of the wood is olive brown to blackish, often with lighter or darker striping with some whitish or yellowish sapwood. The texture of Ipe is considered fine to medium with a low luster and the grain is straight in most cases.Ipe is very durable and naturally resistant to harsh weather suchas sun, wind, rain and snow. Ipe can be treated with a preservative such as Cutek Green or Woodrich to help extend its life even further but if left untreated it will weather to a silvery gray patina.

If you would like to learn more about this species or purchase it for your next deck or flooring project please visit www.ottercreekforestproducts.com or www.pawbrandflooring.com

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Now I must say I have been an advocate of reclaimed wood for several years and in fact we stocked some in our yard in years past but it became a problem finding the old barns and other reclaimed materials that shipped cost effectively to our location. Not only shipping cost was a problem but finding qualified help and insurance was a big issue. To top things off the cost of the final product become so expensive due to the above factors and the waste that we incurred due to the reclaimed wood having knots, splits and other unusable defects we decided to discontinue the reclaimed wood altogether, until now!

A few months ago I was approached by a company called BitterRoot Valley Forest Products asking if I was interested in a reclaimed product from NEW WOOD, yes I said NEW WOOD. I listed to the gentleman speak for nearly an hour and was still very sceptical after we hung up.  At the end of the conversation he indicated he would be sending me samples to review and that once I seen these samples that I would become a believer of their product.

Well as the saying goes “the rest is history” when I received the samples I could not believe my eyes. Here was NEW WOOD looking like it was 200 years old and to much surprise it was virtually defect free. I called my contact back and asked how quickly I could become  a distributor. He explained that they were building a new website dedicated to “Ghostwood”, you heard me right “Ghostwood” and that my area was open for a distributor and that I should check bakc a few months later for the new website called www.mtghostwood.com .

Today is May 25th and is our first official day of becoming the distributor for this product and I wanted to share some information about the product on my blog so please take a few minutes and review the reasons why you should consider this product the next time your looking to purchase reclaimed wood for your next project.

• 30-70% of reclaimed wood used in construction that is supplied are from declining supplies of old barns and ghost towns end up being thrown away due to rot, splits and defects.
• There is little to no waste with Montana Ghost Wood, every piece is usable and can be ordered to exact specifications.
• A portion of all profits received are donated to the Montana Ghost Town Preservation Society.
• All the shavings and chips produced at their mill are recycled and sold as bedding to local farmers.
• It is nearly impossible to tell Montana Ghost Wood from naturally weathered wood.
• 50% less on average per board foot price than reclaimed lumber from other sources.
• Available in custom sizes
• Available in four classic colors Bannack Brown, Silver City, Ruby River and Blackfoot.
• Available in two classic textures Weathered and Circle Sawn Weathered
• Can be used in a variety of applications such as doors, siding, paneling, trim, fascia, flooring and even furniture.
• Can be used for both outside and inside applications.
• Much higher percentage of usablewood with less defects which reduces waste and installation time.
• Guaranteed to hold the reclaimed patina for the lifetime of the wood with no additional staining or treatment applications required.
• BitterRoot Valley Forest Products is dedicated to responsibly managing their forests while preserving the historical towns for future generations to enjoy.

Montana Ghost Wood is dedicated to use as much salvaged timber from the wild fires and beetle killed forest as possible. The Mountain Pine Beetle and forest fires kill living trees but do not harm the integrity of the wood. A large percentage of the company’s timber is salvaged from these standing dead trees. Due to the high altitudes, low humidity, and short growing season; these dead standing trees are some of the best timber around because its been dried naturally by Mother Nature.
Generally left to rot on the stump and go to waste, these trees are now being reclaimed and used in the companies “Montana Ghost Wood” product line. Reclaimed from the forests for their customers for generations to come. BitterRootValley Forest Products are proud to have partnered with fellow local mills, which purchase a large percentage of their timber from SFI (Sustainable Forest Initiative) certified mills.

For more information on ghostwood please visit our website at www.ottercreekforestproducts.com . We have samples and brochures that can be sent upon request.

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With the health concerns of CCA treated wood becoming more apparent every day, more and more people are looking for an environmentally friendly lumber alternative. There is a large trend moving towards wood species, which are naturally resistant to decay.

STRENGTH & DURABILITY
While Tamarack is a softwood it is much denser than other conifers such as spruce, pine and fir. Its approximately 20% denser than Lodge Pole Pine and Jack Pine.

For years Island farmers and boat builders have used “Tamarack” or Juniper as it is commonly known, for items such as fence posts and fishing boat ribs. They used this product for several reasons:
(1) It is much stronger than Spruce or White Cedar
(2) It has a very high natural rot resistance and would last longer than any other local species.

LONG LIFE
Because of the natural preservants inherent to its heartwood Tamarack has lasted 30-40 years as fence posts.

DESCRIPTION
Mature trees grow to 70′ to 100′ tall with a trunk from 14″ to 20″ in diameter. It has flat needles that grow in clusters and are light green in colour.

ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND
Tamarack is a plentiful species and is harvested from managed forests.

What is Tamarack Decking?
Tamarack Decking is an extremely durable North American softwood produced at our facilities in New Brunswick. Its natural resistance to decay, rot, insect damage and salt makes it a perfect wood for long-life exterior decking.

Does Tamarack require special installation?
Tamarack Decking requires no special installation procedures although we recommended using quality saw blades and drill bits.

Does Tamarack require maintenance?
Tamarack will age beautifully taking on a silver gray patina as time passes. A natural stain can be applied to preserve the beautiful honey colour.

Milling Procedure: 

Tamarack Decking is first kiln dried to an average moisture content of 15 to 18%. Then our decking is milled on a five head moulder and is dressed on all four sides and eased on all four edges. This ensures a smooth, splinter free surface, which readily accepts stains or finishes. Tamarack has a very appealing natural appearance and once a finish has been applied the natural grain pattern becomes more pronounced.

If you are planning to build a new patio or veranda this season, why not consider using Tamarack! Not only will it give you a deck the will withstand years of wear and tear, it will also give you a beautiful addition to your home or cottage.

Available Sizes:

Tamarack Decking is available in two different sizes:
5/4” x 4” (Actual Size 1” x 3 ¼” x Random Lengths)
5/4” x 5” (Actual Size 1” x 4 ¼” x Random Lengths)

For more information on our Tamarack Decking and our other species please visit our website www.ottercreekforestproducts.com

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