Bitterroot Valley Forest Products
At Bitterroot Valley Forest Products, our mission is to provide the finest quality specialty wood products on the market. We continually work to improve our existing product lines and develop new products to stay on the cutting edge of the wood products industry. We have, and always will be a Montana based business, and in keeping with that we employ Montana people and utilize Montana products whenever feasible.
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Our commitment to sustainable forestry is evident in every aspect of our business, we use beetle-kill and standing dead wood in some of our product lines. We have partnerships with forest conscious mills and utilize our wood shavings biproduct for our line of animal bedding. We are continuously striving to make our business more eco-friendly.
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Our commitment to our customers is evident in everything we do. We are driven to produce the most consistent products available. Quality control is of the utmost importance to us. You can be assured that Bitterroot Valley Forest Products will do everything in its power to resolve any product quality issue that may arise.
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Bitterroot Valley Forest Products is proud to be the industry leader in specialty wood products and values the long term relationships it has built with both customers and suppliers over the last 30 years. We look forward to continuing to provide the industry with quality products, delivered in a timely fashion, at an affordable price.
Product
Product Lines
The strength and depth of Bitterroot Valley Forest Products is our diversity. We are proud to have our product lines used in projects across the country.
Product Services
We provide the most common patterns on the market as well as numerable specialty patterns that we have developed for our customers specific needs.
Product Profiles & Patterns
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How far do you ship?We will ship to all 50 states, as well as to include Canada and Mexico. We are able to ship overseas as well.
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What are the benefits of kiln dried lumber vs. green lumber?Kiln dried lumber is a more stable substrate; moisture has been removed in a uniform manner minimizing twisting and shrinkage in all forms.
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What are your turnaround times on product?Our turnaround times generally range from 2-3 weeks. If the order has complex patterns and multiple items the turnaround times can go from 3-4 weeks.
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Can you pre-stain or finish products at you facility?Yes we can, we have a flood/brush coater with a convection oven at our Missoula plant and a vacuum system with IR ovens at our Savannah, GA location, the colors and finish vary. Call one of our sales individuals for more information.
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Can I buy job lots?Yes you can. There are minimal run amounts through our equipment if you are under those amounts we may require a set up fee.
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Can I buy direct?We have distributors that we run our products through. If you don’t know who you can purchase the product through we will assist you.
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How do I decide on what pattern to use?We have very talented and experienced salesmen that can assist you in your decisions.
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Will your products shrink?Wood is a hygroscopic material; it takes in and releases moisture. All of our products need to be properly conditioned prior to installation. All wood products will either shrink or swell depending on the humidity that the installation is taking place. We minimize this as much as possible by using kiln dried wood.
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What is a set up fee?A set up fee is when we have to change the planer over for a different pattern. Change overs take any where from 15 minutes to 3 hours depending on the pattern. That’s why we require setup fees on short runs.
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Do you run hardwoods?We are mostly a soft wood manufacturer, we have on occasion run hardwoods, but in general do not.
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Do I need to make an appointment before I send a truck in for my load?Yes, It is mandatory for all in and outbound trucks make appointments.