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 Harrisburg households burning a few nights a week get through the winter on a half cord to a full cord, while daily wood heat users should plan closer to one and a half to two cords.
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 Harrisburg households burning a few nights a week get through the winter on a half cord to a full cord, while daily wood heat users should plan closer to one and a half to two cords.
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 your property for the Harrisburg winter, consider pairing your firewood order with mulch or stone from our regional page to protect garden beds against our clay soil freeze and thaw cycles.
Stack your firewood off the ground on pallets or rails so air can move underneath, since Harrisburg's clay soil holds moisture and can wick dampness straight into your bottom row. Leave a few inches between rows for airflow and angle your stack slightly so rain and snowmelt run off rather than pooling. A simple tarp over just the top, not the sides, keeps snow off while still letting the wood breathe through our humid stretches.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Oak takes the longest to catch but delivers steady, long lasting heat once it does, making it ideal for overnight burns during Harrisburg's coldest weeks. Ash lights faster and works well for building your initial fire before adding oak or hickory splits for sustained heat. If you are unsure whether a piece is truly seasoned, look for cracked ends and a hollow knock when two pieces are struck together.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your firewood well before the first frost typically hits Harrisburg around October 15, since seasoned wood supply tightens up fast once temperatures drop and everyone remembers winter at the same time. Buying in late summer or early fall also gives split wood extra weeks to finish drying in your own stack before you need it, which matters given our valley's lingering humidity.
Wood Heat in Harrisburg
Harrisburg sits in zone 6b with a heating season that typically runs from mid October through late April, which means most households burn wood across six long months of cold. Our limestone clay soils support strong stands of oak, hickory, and ash, all of which make excellent seasoned firewood once dried properly. The Susquehanna Valley's humidity can slow down natural seasoning, so wood that has not been dried long enough will hiss and smoke instead of burning clean. We season our hardwood for the time it needs before it reaches your driveway, so you are not stuck babysitting green logs in your first cold snap. Buying wood already seasoned matters here because a damp fall followed by an early frost around October 15 does not leave much drying time if you are starting from scratch.
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 Harrisburg winter?
For a typical Harrisburg heating season running from mid October to late April, a household burning wood as a supplemental heat source a few nights a week usually goes through a half cord to a full cord. If wood is your primary heat source through our full cold stretch, plan on one and a half to two full cords depending on how tight your home is and how cold the winter runs.
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What does seasoned firewood mean and why does it matter here?
Seasoned means the wood has been split and dried down to a low enough moisture content to burn hot and clean, usually six months to a year depending on species. In our humid Susquehanna Valley climate, green wood dries slower than in drier regions, so seasoned wood is especially important here since it saves you from smoky, low heat fires and heavy creosote buildup in your chimney.
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What kinds of wood will I get in my delivery?
Our firewood is sourced locally near Harrisburg, so you can expect a mix of oak, hickory, and ash, all common hardwoods in this part of Pennsylvania. Oak and hickory burn long and hot, which suits our longer heating season, while ash splits easily and seasons a bit faster if you are buying later in the fall.
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Why does it matter that the wood is local instead of shipped in from farther away?
Moving firewood long distances is one of the main ways invasive pests like the emerald ash borer spread from one region to another. Because our wood is sourced locally near Harrisburg and burned locally, you are helping protect the ash trees and other hardwoods still standing in central Pennsylvania.
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How does delivery actually work, and will you stack it for me?
We deliver your seasoned hardwood loose directly to your driveway, but stacking is not included, so you will want to have your storage spot ready before the truck arrives. Most Harrisburg customers set aside an afternoon to stack after delivery, especially before the ground gets slick with early frost.
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What exactly is a cord, and how do the smaller sizes compare?
A full cord is 128 cubic feet of stacked wood, measured as 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long. Our quarter cord is one quarter of that volume, our third cord is one third, and our half cord is exactly half, so you can choose based on how much storage space and burning you plan to do this season.
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Are there any local rules I should know about before burning firewood at home?
Harrisburg area residents should check local municipal ordinances on outdoor burning and any seasonal air quality advisories issued during winter inversions, since stagnant cold air can trap smoke close to the ground. Burning well seasoned hardwood instead of green wood produces far less visible smoke, which helps you stay in good standing with neighbors and local air quality guidance.
