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.
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 orde...
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How Much Firewood Do I Need?
For a typical Bethlehem heating season running mid October through late April, plan on one to two cords for supplemental use, and two to three cords if wood is your primary heat source.
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.
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 orde...
How Much Firewood Do I Need?
For a typical Bethlehem heating season running mid October through late April, plan on one to two cords for supplemental use, and two to three cords if wood is your primary heat source.
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.
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.
We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering...
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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were on time, they were able to deliver in 48 hours, they were generous with the portion (we got 9 yards and it felt like a FULL nine yards!), the driver was polite! We have ordered from reputable places, and there is always a little trash in the mulch. The mulch we recv'd from Mulch Mound had barely any... we were pleasant surprised!!! Color was great! Not to mention - the price was competitive and LOWER than other mulch places around. We will use again !! Highly recommend! Thanks Mulch Mound!
Pair your firewood order with a load of mulch or topsoil from our Bethlehem regional page to get garden beds and log storage areas ready before the silt loam soil turns cold and wet for the season.
Stack your firewood off the ground on a pallet or rack, since Bethlehem's damp fall and spring seasons can wick moisture up into the bottom rows and undo months of seasoning. Cover just the top of the stack with a tarp, leaving the sides open so air keeps circulating. A stack near a south facing wall will also pick up extra sun exposure to stay dry through our wetter stretches.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Local oak and hard maple both burn hot and slow, making them ideal for overnight coal beds during Bethlehem's coldest snaps, while ash lights faster and works well for building a quick evening fire. Split a few pieces open and check that they feel dry and sound hollow when knocked together, a simple way to judge seasoning without a moisture meter.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your firewood in late summer or early fall, well before Bethlehem's first frost around October 15. Buying early means your wood has time to finish drying in your own stack, and you avoid the rush that hits local suppliers once temperatures start dropping into the 30s overnight.
Wood Heat in Bethlehem
Bethlehem winters run long, with a first frost around October 15 and a last frost near April 20, giving homes in the Lehigh Valley a heating season that stretches well past five months. That kind of stretch means green or half seasoned wood simply will not cut it, since unseasoned logs can smolder, throw creosote into your chimney, and leave you short on heat during the coldest January stretches. Our wood comes from local hardwoods like oak, ash, and hard maple that are common throughout Northampton and Lehigh counties, split and dried down to burn hot and clean. The region's humid summers slow down natural drying, so we season our wood through a full cycle before it ever reaches your driveway. Homeowners with older Bethlehem rowhomes and stone farmhouses in particular rely on dependable, dry firewood to supplement oil or gas heat when temperatures drop into the teens. Buying wood that has already gone through proper seasoning near Bethlehem means fewer chimney fires and a warmer house all winter long.
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 a Bethlehem winter?
Most Bethlehem households burning as a primary heat source use two to three full cords across the season, given our roughly five month heating stretch from mid October through late April. If you burn occasionally on cold nights while relying mainly on gas or oil, a half cord to a full cord is usually plenty.
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What does seasoned firewood actually mean, and does it matter here?
Seasoned means the wood has dried enough to burn efficiently, typically under 20 percent moisture. In our humid Lehigh Valley summers, wood dries slower than in drier climates, so we season ours through a full cycle rather than rushing it, which means less smoke and better heat output in your stove.
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What kind of wood will I actually get delivered?
Expect a mix of local hardwoods common to the area around Bethlehem, mainly oak, ash, and hard maple, all known for dense, long burning coals that hold heat through overnight cold snaps.
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Is this wood actually sourced near Bethlehem, and why does that matter?
Yes, all of our firewood is cut and split from sources local to the Bethlehem area. Moving firewood long distances is a known way invasive pests like the emerald ash borer spread between regions, so keeping wood local protects the ash and hardwood trees still standing throughout the Lehigh Valley.
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How does delivery to my driveway work?
We drop the full order loose in your driveway on the scheduled date. Stacking is not included, so plan to move it to your woodshed or covered stack within a few days, especially before Bethlehem's fall rains start.
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What cord sizes do you offer and how do they compare?
We sell by the quarter cord, half cord, three quarter cord, and full cord, with a full cord measuring 128 cubic feet stacked, 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long. A quarter cord suits occasional fireplace use, while a full cord fits homes heating primarily with wood through the whole Bethlehem winter.
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Are there any local rules about burning wood in Bethlehem?
Bethlehem falls within the Lehigh Valley air quality region, which can issue winter air quality advisories on stagnant, cold days. Burning well seasoned hardwood instead of green or wet wood produces far less particulate smoke, which helps you stay considerate of neighbors during those advisory periods.
