A quarter cord of seasoned hardwood, 32 cubic feet, split and ready to burn. A tidy starter load for occasional fires and fireplace evenings through the season.
Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!
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How Much Firewood Do I Need?
Most Aiken homes using a fireplace a few times a week get through the season on a quarter to a half cord, while daily wood stove heating usually calls for a full cord.
What is a 1/4 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
What is a 1/3 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
What is a 1/2 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
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About this firewood
A quarter cord of seasoned hardwood, 32 cubic feet, split and ready to burn. A tidy starter load for occasional fires and fireplace evenings through the season.
Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!
How Much Firewood Do I Need?
Most Aiken homes using a fireplace a few times a week get through the season on a quarter to a half cord, while daily wood stove heating usually calls for a full cord.
What is a 1/4 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
What is a 1/3 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
What is a 1/2 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of cautio...
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Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!
One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked ...
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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my order in for the next day online and they came right at 9 AM. The employee who dropped off the mulch did a great job, putting it right on the tarp I laid out, she even made sure none of it got on the yard and double checked the truck bed to make sure it all came out. The mulch was exactly what I needed and arrived right on time.
While you are prepping for cooler Aiken nights, consider pairing your firewood order with mulch or soil from our regional page to keep garden beds protected through the sandy soil dry spells common here.
Stack your firewood off the ground on a pallet or rack to keep it away from Aiken's sandy, moisture holding soil, and cover only the top with a tarp so air can still move through the pile. Leaving the sides open lets our humid air escape rather than get trapped, which keeps logs from reabsorbing moisture between deliveries.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Oak and hickory both burn hot and steady, making them ideal for overnight coals during Aiken's colder snaps, while sweetgum lights faster and works well for kindling a fire quickly. Mixing species in one fire gives you a fast start plus long lasting heat without needing to add wood constantly.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your firewood before late October if you can, since demand climbs fast once the first frost hits around November 5. Ordering early also means your wood has more time to finish resting and settling in your storage space before the coldest nights of January arrive.
Wood Heat in Aiken
Aiken sits in zone 8a with a relatively short heating season that runs from around the first frost on November 5 through the last frost near March 15, but our humid sandy soil region still sees plenty of chilly damp nights that call for a good fireplace or wood stove fire. Because humidity lingers in this part of South Carolina, wood that has not been properly seasoned struggles to burn clean and instead smokes and creosotes up a chimney fast. Local hardwoods like oak, hickory, and sweetgum need six months to a year of drying time before they burn efficiently, and our seasoned stock has already put in that time. Buying wood that has been split and dried specifically for our regional moisture levels means you get more heat per log and less hassle with your flue. For Aiken homeowners with older brick fireplaces or newer efficient inserts alike, dry local hardwood is the difference between a cozy evening and a smoky mess.
Local Hardwood Species
Expect dense regional hardwoods like oak, hickory, maple, and ash. These species burn longer and hotter than softwoods, which is what you want when a cold snap settles in and the stove runs all day.
Seasoning and Moisture
Firewood needs 6 to 12 months of drying before it burns well. Properly seasoned wood lights faster, throws more heat, and keeps creosote out of your chimney, which matters most in the coldest weeks of the year.
Buy Local, Burn Local
Firewood that travels long distances spreads invasive pests like the emerald ash borer. Our wood is cut and seasoned close to where it is delivered, which protects local trees and means fresher wood for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much firewood will I actually need to get through an Aiken winter?
Because our heating season is fairly short, running roughly from the first frost in early November to mid March, most Aiken households burning a few nights a week get by on a quarter to a half cord. If you run a wood stove daily as a primary heat source, plan closer to a full cord or more.
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What does seasoned firewood mean and why does it matter here?
Seasoned means the wood has dried for months after being cut and split, losing the excess moisture that green wood holds. In our humid Aiken climate, unseasoned wood burns poorly, smokes heavily, and builds up creosote fast, so we only sell wood that has already had time to dry properly.
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What kinds of wood will I get from a local Aiken delivery?
Expect a mix of oak, hickory, and sweetgum, since these hardwoods are common throughout our part of South Carolina and split, dry, and burn well for home heating and fireplace use.
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Is your firewood really sourced near Aiken, and does that matter?
Yes, we source locally near Aiken rather than trucking wood in from far away. Moving firewood long distances is one of the main ways invasive pests like the emerald ash borer spread, so keeping wood local protects the trees in our own neighborhoods.
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How does delivery actually work once I place an order?
You choose your cord size, schedule a delivery day, and we bring the wood loose to your driveway. There is no stacking included, so plan to have space ready near your house or storage area.
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What is the difference between a quarter cord, a half cord, and a full cord?
A full cord is 128 cubic feet of stacked wood, measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long. Our quarter cord is about a fourth of that volume, our third cord about a third, and our half cord half of a full cord, so you can size your order to match your fireplace or stove usage.
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Are there any local rules about burning wood in Aiken?
Aiken does not have the strict air quality burn bans some larger cities enforce, but using well seasoned hardwood instead of green or wet wood is still the best way to keep smoke down and stay considerate of neighbors, especially on still humid evenings.