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.
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How Much Firewood Do I Need?
For most Fayetteville households, a 1/3 to 1/2 cord covers a typical winter of occasional fires, while frequent wood stove users should plan for a full cord to avoid running out during a February cold snap.
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.
I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to delivery was seamless and efficient. The mulch arrived exactly on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The color was r...
How Much Firewood Do I Need?
For most Fayetteville households, a 1/3 to 1/2 cord covers a typical winter of occasional fires, while frequent wood stove users should plan for a full cord to avoid running out during a February cold snap.
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.
I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to...
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I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to delivery was seamless and efficient. The mulch arrived exactly on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The color was rich and consistent, and I received more than enough to complete my project with proper coverage and packing.
Customer service was equally outstanding. Communication was clear, and the team was responsive and professional throughout. It’s rare to find a company that delivers both a high-quality product and excellent service, but mulch mound did just that.
Highly recommended, and I wouldn’t hesitate to order from them again.
I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on...
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I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on time delivery, to perfect product placement was amazing. I needed more and I got it within 2 hours! I'm never doing this with bags again.
We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. ...
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We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. We are impressed with the quality of the mulch, too! It is covering well - a great value!
While you are prepping your yard for winter, consider pairing your firewood order with mulch or soil to protect garden beds through Fayetteville's freeze and thaw cycles between November and March.
Stack your wood off the ground on pallets or rails so air can move underneath, since Fayetteville's sandy loam holds enough moisture after rain to dampen logs sitting directly on it. Leave gaps between rows for airflow and cover only the top of the stack, keeping the sides open so humidity does not get trapped and cause mold or slow rot before you get a chance to burn it.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Oak and hickory take longer to catch but throw steady heat for hours, making them ideal for overnight burns once your fire is established. Use sweetgum or smaller split pieces to get flames going quickly, then add the denser hardwood once you have a solid bed of coals, which mimics how most local fireplace users naturally build their fires.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your firewood in early fall before the first frost around November 5, since demand climbs fast once temperatures drop and delivery windows fill up during the first real cold snap. Buying a few weeks ahead also gives freshly split wood a little extra time to finish drying out in your own storage setup before you need it.
Wood Heat in Fayetteville
Fayetteville winters are short compared to the upper Midwest, but the humidity off the Cape Fear River basin means green wood struggles to dry out on its own in a backyard stack. Our woodpiles come from local oak, hickory, and sweetgum that has already been split and seasoned down to a proper low moisture content before it reaches your driveway. With first frost typically arriving around November 5 and lasting into late March, most households only need enough wood to fill a handful of cold snaps rather than a full northern heating season. Because our sandy loam soils drain fast, wood stacked directly on the ground here can still wick up moisture during our wetter stretches, so proper elevation matters more than people expect. Buying seasoned and local means your fires actually catch and burn hot instead of hissing and smoking from trapped sap and water.
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 for a Fayetteville winter
Our cold season here runs roughly from the first frost around November 5 to the last frost near March 30, but true firewood burning nights are usually concentrated in December through February. A household that burns a fire two or three nights a week during that stretch typically goes through about a half cord to a full cord. If you only light occasional weekend fires, a 1/4 or 1/3 cord usually carries you through comfortably.
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What does seasoned firewood mean and why does it matter here
Seasoned means the wood has dried down from freshly cut green wood to a much lower internal moisture level, usually over six months to a year depending on species. In our humid climate, unseasoned wood left outdoors can actually reabsorb moisture instead of drying further, which leads to smoky, low heat fires and heavy creosote buildup in your chimney. All our firewood is seasoned before delivery so you are not fighting damp wood on a cold Fayetteville night.
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What kinds of wood will I get with a Fayetteville delivery
Expect a mix of local hardwoods common to this part of North Carolina, mainly oak, hickory, and sweetgum, all sourced and split near Fayetteville rather than trucked in from out of state. Oak and hickory burn slow and hot, ideal for overnight coals, while sweetgum lights easily and works well for getting a fire started.
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Why does it matter that the firewood is sourced locally
Moving firewood long distances is one of the main ways invasive pests like the emerald ash borer spread into new areas, since insects and larvae can hide inside bark and travel with the wood. Our firewood is cut and seasoned near Fayetteville and delivered locally, which keeps regional forests healthier and keeps you from unknowingly introducing a pest problem to your own yard.
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How does delivery and stacking work
We deliver the wood loose to your driveway at the address and date you choose, but stacking is not included in the delivery. Most customers stack it themselves within a day or two of drop off, which also gives you a chance to arrange it off the ground for better airflow in our humid climate.
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What is the difference between a quarter cord, a third 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. A half cord is exactly half that volume, a 1/3 cord is roughly 42 cubic feet, and a 1/4 cord is about 32 cubic feet, so you can scale your order to match how much wood storage space and burning frequency you actually have.
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Are there any local rules about burning firewood in Fayetteville
Cumberland County and the City of Fayetteville generally allow residential wood burning in fireplaces and stoves, but open burning of debris is more restricted, especially during dry spells when local burn bans can be issued. It is worth checking current advisories before any outdoor burning beyond your fireplace or insert, though firewood use indoors is not typically affected.
