Otter Creek is very excited to have been chosen as a strategic partner to distribute an exciting new product called “Montana Ghost Wood” that is manufactured by Bitterroot Valley Forest Products in Missoula, MT. This company has revolutionized the way consumers will approach and use reclaimed lumber products now and in the future.
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 it’s 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. Bitterroot Valley Forest Products are proud to have partnered with fellow local mills, which purchase a large percentage of their timber from SFI (Sustainable Forest Initiative) and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified mills.
Bitterroot Valley Forest Products have a patent pending process that includes numerous steps, one of which is an eco-friendly, non- toxic, wood treatment that has been in use for over 60 years. Their lifetime treatment means no more staining to maintain a weathered appearance. The time and money you will save means more money in your pocket and time to spend on more important things in life.
- 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 useable and can be ordered to exact specifications.
- A portion of all profits received are donated to the Montana Ghost Town Preservation Society and the Big Blackfoot Chapter of Trout Unlimited.
- All the shavings and chips produced at their mill are recycled and sold as animal 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 three classic textures Weathered, Circle Sawn Weathered and Hand Hewn Siding in 2×10 and 2×12 dimensions along with 2×8 and 3×10 log siding.
- Can be custom made for a variety of applications such as doors, siding, timbers, mantels, paneling, trim, fascia, flooring and even furniture.
- Can be used for both outside and inside applications.
- Much higher percentage of useable wood with less defects which reduces waste and installation time.
- Guaranteed to hold the reclaimed patina for the lifetime of the wood and there is a five year warranty against fading on all colors.
- Bitterroot Valley Forest Products is dedicated to responsibly managing their forests while preserving the historical towns for future generations to enjoy.
- Product brochures and wood samples available upon request.
Please visit our website for further information on the Ghostwood product at www.ottercreekforestproducts.com
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At last, the product that all my blog followers will want to see and form an optinion on. The mtghostwood is not a goolish prank word it is real wood that serves a very useful purpose. Developed by Bitteroot Valley Forest Products this product is matched by no other. It has all the real atributes of reclaimed wood without the cost and waste associated to the real thing and even better it’s a green freindly product. I have posted two other articles on the ghostwood product and have many potential customers wanting to get further information and samples out to them. We are proud to be the Canadian Dealer for this fine product. If you would like to gather further information please visit our wesbite www.ottercreekforestproducts.com or give us a call at 1-800-981-3590 and will be glad to chat with you on whatever you want to know on the product.
