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.
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 o...
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How Much Firewood Do I Need?
Most Columbia households burning occasionally get through the season on a quarter to half cord, while regular wood stove users should plan on a full cord to stay ahead of cold snaps.
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.
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 o...
How Much Firewood Do I Need?
Most Columbia households burning occasionally get through the season on a quarter to half cord, while regular wood stove users should plan on a full cord to stay ahead of cold snaps.
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.
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!
While you are prepping for winter, check out our mulch and soil options for the same Columbia delivery area, ideal for insulating garden beds against clay soil drainage issues before the ground freezes.
Stack your firewood off bare ground on pallets or rails, since Columbia's clay soil holds moisture that can wick straight up into your stack. Leave the top loosely covered but the sides open to airflow, because our humid air needs cross ventilation to keep wood from reabsorbing moisture between rain events. A stack against a sunny, wind exposed wall dries fastest here.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Local oak and hickory both burn hot and long, but hickory tends to throw more sparks, so keep a screen handy if you are burning it in an open hearth. Test moisture by knocking two split pieces together, seasoned wood gives a sharp crack, while green wood makes a duller thud, a quick check before loading your stove on a cold Midlands night.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your firewood before late October if possible, since demand spikes fast once temperatures drop toward our November 10 average first frost. Ordering early also means you get wood that has had extra time to finish seasoning in our humid air, rather than scrambling during the first true cold snap of the season.
Wood Heat in Columbia
Columbia winters are short but damp, with a heating season that really only stretches from mid November past the last frost around March 25, so wood that is not properly dried simply will not keep pace with cold snaps when you need heat fast. Our seasoned oak and hickory has been dried well below the moisture content of green wood cut nearby, which matters because Midlands humidity slows natural drying if wood is left stacked in the elements too long. Green wood fights you with hissing, smoke, and creosote buildup, and in a clay soil region like ours, wood stacked directly on the ground pulls moisture right back up. Local red oak, white oak, and hickory are the backbone of what we deliver because they burn long and hot, ideal for the occasional hard freeze that hits Columbia despite our mild zone 8a classification. Buying wood already seasoned for our climate means you are ready to burn the day it hits your driveway, not months from now.
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 for a Columbia winter?
Columbia's heating season generally runs from our first frost around November 10 to our last frost near March 25, which is milder than most of the country, so many households burning a few nights a week get through winter on a half cord to a full cord. If you rely on a wood stove as a primary heat source rather than occasional fireplace use, plan closer to a full cord or more.
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What does seasoned firewood actually mean and why does it matter here?
Seasoned means the wood has been dried down to a low moisture content after being split, unlike green wood fresh off the tree. In our humid Midlands climate, unseasoned wood struggles to dry evenly, smokes heavily, and produces more creosote in your chimney, so buying wood that is already seasoned saves you a full season of waiting and a lot of frustration.
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What kinds of wood will I get with a Columbia delivery?
Expect a mix of local hardwoods like red oak, white oak, and hickory, all species that grow abundantly around Columbia and are prized for burning hot and long, which is useful during our occasional hard freezes despite our generally mild zone 8a winters.
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Is your firewood really sourced locally, and does that matter?
Yes, our wood is sourced near Columbia rather than trucked in from far away. Firewood should always be bought close to where it will be burned because moving wood long distances can spread invasive pests like the emerald ash borer into forests that are not yet infested.
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How does firewood delivery actually work?
You choose your cord size, schedule a delivery date, and we bring the seasoned hardwood loose to your driveway. Stacking is not included, so plan on having a space ready, especially since our clay soil holds moisture and wood should not sit directly on bare ground.
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What is a cord, and how do your sizes compare?
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 roughly a quarter of that volume, our third cord about a third, and our half cord half the total, giving Columbia homeowners flexible options depending on how much wood storage space and heating need they have.
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Are there any local burn restrictions I should know about in Columbia?
The Midlands region occasionally issues air quality advisories during high pollution days, so it is worth checking local notices before burning on stagnant, windless days. Otherwise, seasoned hardwood burns cleaner than green wood, which helps you stay on the right side of any local air quality guidance.
