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.

For steady wood stove heat through Ashland's full frost to frost season, plan on three to four cords. For occasional fireplace use, a half cord to a full cord is usually plenty.

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.

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.

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.

Ashland Firewood Delivery

Ashland Firewood Delivery

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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.

For steady wood stove heat through Ashland's full frost to frost season, plan on three to four cords. For occasional fireplace use, a half cord to a full cord is usually plenty.

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.

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.

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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How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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Choose your cord size

Make sure you adjust the quantity to your home's needs. You can use our calculator to estimate how much you'll need.

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Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

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Sit back and wait

Sit back, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Stack your wood off the ground on pallets or a rack, and keep it under cover on top but open on the sides so Ohio valley humidity can escape instead of getting trapped. A north or east facing wall gives some wind protection while still letting airflow move through the stack, which speeds up seasoning and keeps snow load from packing down your pile through the winter.

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Before loading the stove, tap two split pieces together, a sharp crack means the wood is properly seasoned while a dull thud suggests it still needs time. Oak in particular can look dry on the outside while holding moisture inside, so a moisture meter reading under twenty percent is a reliable way to confirm before burning through a full Ashland winter.

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Order your firewood in late summer or early fall, well ahead of Ashland's typical October 13 first frost, so it has time to finish seasoning before the cold really sets in. Waiting until the first cold snap often means settling for wetter wood and a harder time keeping your stove burning clean through the early weeks of the season.

Wood Heat in Ashland

Ashland sits in growing zone 6b at 551 feet elevation, with a heating season that stretches from the first frost around October 13 through the last frost near April 15, giving local homeowners roughly six months of wood burning weather. Our region's silt clay loam soils and river valley humidity along the Ohio mean freshly cut wood holds moisture longer than it would in a drier climate, so proper seasoning is not optional here, it is essential for a clean, efficient burn. Ashland area woodlots are heavy with oak, hickory, and hard maple, all dense hardwoods that season slowly but reward patience with long, hot burns once dried. We season our wood through a full cycle so it is ready for the firebox, not still sweating out sap and river valley moisture. With Ashland's older housing stock and many homes still relying on wood stoves or fireplace inserts as supplemental heat, dry wood means fewer creosote issues and safer chimneys through the whole season. Buying wood that has already gone through a proper seasoning cycle in our climate is the difference between a stove that struggles and one that carries a home through a Kentucky winter.

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 do I actually need to get through an Ashland winter?

For a home in Ashland using a wood stove as a primary heat source through our roughly six month season from mid October to mid April, most households burn three to four full cords. If firewood is just for occasional weekend fires or supplemental fireplace use, a half cord to one cord usually covers the season comfortably.

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What does seasoned firewood mean and why does it matter here?

Seasoned means the wood has dried down to a proper moisture content after being split and stored through a full cycle, unlike green wood cut and sold right away. In our humid Ohio River valley air, unseasoned wood holds onto moisture much longer, which means more smoke, less heat, and heavier creosote buildup in your chimney over the winter.

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What kind of firewood will I get from an Ashland delivery?

Expect a mix of local hardwoods common to eastern Kentucky woodlots, mainly oak, hickory, and hard maple. These species are dense and burn slow and hot, which suits long winter nights and makes them efficient once properly seasoned.

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Is your firewood actually local, and does that matter?

Yes, all of our firewood is sourced near Ashland rather than trucked in from distant regions. Keeping firewood local matters because moving wood long distances is one of the main ways pests like the emerald ash borer spread into new areas, and buying near where you burn helps protect the hardwood forests around our own community.

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How does delivery actually work once I order?

You choose your cord size, schedule a delivery window, and our crew brings the wood right to your driveway. It arrives loose rather than stacked, so plan on moving it to your storage spot yourself or with help.

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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 one quarter of that volume, our third cord and half cord scale up proportionally, so you can match your order to how much storage space and heating need you actually have.

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Are there any local rules I should know about burning wood in Ashland?

Ashland does not currently have a formal wood burning ban, but as with most river valley communities in eastern Kentucky, it is worth checking local air quality advisories during winter inversion periods when smoke can settle low over the valley. Burning well seasoned wood produces far less smoke and helps keep your household in good standing with neighbors and local air quality expectations.

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