Frequently Asked Questions
Three Forks overseas reclaimed wood provides exotic beauty, one-of-a-kind documented history and heritage, and incredible photographs of the discovery and disassembly of the original wooden structure for the next owner to share with family and friends.
How did Three Forks get its name?
Three Forks, located in Montana, marks the headwaters of the Missouri River, where the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin rivers converge.
In 1994, a borrowed canoe was launched at Three Forks by a close friend of Chris’. Over the course of 60 days, they paddled all the way to Williston, North Dakota. Throughout the journey, they camped on small islands, improvised using bedsheets as sails, and occasionally hitchhiked into nearby towns for exploration.
Tragically, in 2016, Chris’ friend Fritz Musser lost his life while hiking from the Caspian Sea to the Black Sea in Georgia. The name “Three Forks” serves as a tribute to Fritz and their shared adventure.
Additionally, “Three Forks” is abbreviated as TF, featured in their logo, which also pays homage to Chris’ and Fritz’s experiences during their deployments with Task Force.
Can I order just a few pieces of overseas reclaimed wood?
Unfortunately no. What can be done is for a customer to let us know they are interested in a partial order of a specific structure, and we may be able to pair two or several customers together to allow us to initiate our process of complete structure reclamation.
Are there more sites available than displayed in the online catalog?
No, all sites that we have discovered, verified, and documented are listed in our catalog. However, we are always adding new sites from more countries to our catalog all the time. Please check back often or sign up for our newsletter down below, which will keep you updated weekly on all of our new projects!
Can I request more information on a site?
Yes, if you’re interested in purchasing a structure and would like more information regarding one or two sites in order to make a final selection, please contact us at info@threeforkswoodreclamation.com
How do I purchase a site?
Once you have selected a site, please contact us at sales@threeforkswoodreclamation.com and we will provide the final specifics of delivery timeline, available photography, and final cost within approximately 72 hours. We will provide a contract for delivery of all reclaimed wood to your chosen location and will initiate our process upon receipt of a deposit of 50% of total price. We will confirm total cost due on current weather at the location (most of our sites are very remote and difficult to reach!) as well as timeline from contract to delivery.
Can my deposit be refunded?
Yes, if your reclaimed wood is not delivered in accordance with the signed contract then we will refund your deposit
How is the provenance of the reclaimed wood maintained?
We take extraordinary effort and care to photograph and track each and every piece of wood reclaimed from disassembly overseas to delivery in the US. Our teams document each wood piece as it is disassembled on site to loading onto an enclosed truck. Our teams then follow the trucks to the regional kiln location, oversee the loading and unloading of the kiln, and finally follow the movement from the kiln to the shipping vessel. Once securely stored into a shipping container and loaded on the ship, the ship is tracked from port to port, and then we document the unloading of the container and final movement of the wood to the customers’ preferred delivery site.
What is provided upon delivery?
We provided all reclaimed wood from the selected structure as well as a large, high-resolution photograph mounted on foam board for initial presentation alongside the customers’ completed project. We also provide a coffee table book with photographs from throughout the reclamation process, documentation about the site, and a written compilation of the oral history of the structure, land, and area.
Who owns the rights to the wood, photographs, and story?
The customer will have the rights to all photographs and story of the reclaimed wood from Three Forks Wood Reclamation. Three Forks Wood Reclamation reserves the right to display any site photographs and stories on our web site as part of our archived projects.
Can I order specific structures from specific countries or regions to be reclaimed?
Yes! We welcome specific requests and will work with the customer to determine the timeline and cost to find and reclaim any wooden structure being lost to time and the elements anywhere in the world.
Are there specific US import regulation requirements for overseas reclaimed wood?
Yes, we will fulfill all US Department of Agriculture requirements as outlined by their Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and complete all necessary paperwork required by US Customs inspections at port of entry.
See Our Projects!
Head over to our main project page to learn about what we do and see all of our wood reclamation projects.