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?
Occasional burners in Johnson City typically need a quarter to half cord for the season, while primary wood heat households should plan on one to two full cords to comfortably cover the October through April cold stretch.
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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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?
Occasional burners in Johnson City typically need a quarter to half cord for the season, while primary wood heat households should plan on one to two full cords to comfortably cover the October through April cold stretch.
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!
While you are prepping for winter, consider pairing your firewood order with mulch or soil from our Johnson City regional page to protect garden beds through the same frosty stretch that runs from late October to late April.
Stack your wood off the ground on a pallet or rack with the bark side up to shed rain, since Johnson City's humid air keeps ground moisture lingering longer than in drier regions. Leave gaps between rows for airflow and cover only the top of the stack, keeping the sides open so trapped moisture can escape rather than mold inside a fully wrapped tarp.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Oak and hickory take longer to catch but burn hot and steady once going, making them ideal for overnight coals during Johnson City's coldest January nights, while maple lights faster and works well for kindling a fire quickly on a chilly evening. A simple moisture meter reading below 20 percent tells you the wood is truly ready to burn clean.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your seasoned firewood in late summer or early fall, well before the first frost typically hits Johnson City around October 20, so it has time to settle and you are not scrambling once temperatures drop. Buying early also means your wood has already had a full humid summer to finish drying properly before you need it.
Wood Heat in Johnson City
Johnson City sits at 1,635 feet in a valley of the southern Appalachians, where the heating season stretches from the first frost around October 20 to the last frost near April 26, six long months of cold mountain air settling into the basin. That kind of stretch demands firewood that is actually dry inside, not just weathered on the outside, because our humid Tennessee summers mean green wood seasons slower here than in drier climates. Local hardwoods like oak, hickory, and maple hold moisture stubbornly in our silt loam bottomlands, so proper seasoning time matters more here than in arid regions. Burning wet wood in this climate creates heavy creosote buildup in chimneys during the long burn season, a real risk given how many nights homeowners rely on wood heat here. Sourcing seasoned hardwood that has already dried through at least one of our humid summers means less smoke, more heat, and a cleaner burn through the whole Johnson City 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 need to get through a Johnson City winter?
With a heating season running roughly from late October to late April, most Johnson City households burning a few nights a week get through winter on a half cord to a full cord, while those heating primarily with wood often go through one to two full cords depending on how cold the valley gets that year.
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What does seasoned firewood actually mean, and why does it matter here?
Seasoned means the wood has dried long enough, usually six months to a year, to drop its internal moisture well below the level of freshly cut wood, and in our humid East Tennessee climate that drying time is essential because green wood left in our damp air seasons much slower than in drier states, leading to smoky, low heat fires if burned too soon.
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What kinds of wood will I get in my delivery?
Expect a mix of oak, hickory, and maple sourced locally near Johnson City, all common hardwoods in our Appalachian foothills that burn hot and long once properly seasoned, giving you steady heat through cold valley nights.
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Is this firewood really local, and does that matter?
Yes, all of our wood is sourced near Johnson City, and buying local firewood instead of hauling it in from far away helps prevent the spread of invasive pests like the emerald ash borer, which can hitch a ride in transported logs and devastate regional hardwood stands.
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How does delivery to my driveway actually work?
We deliver your chosen quantity loose to your driveway on the scheduled date, and since stacking is not included, we recommend having your storage area or rack ready so you can move wood promptly, especially before Johnson City's humid stretches roll in.
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What is a cord, and how do the smaller sizes compare?
A full cord is 128 cubic feet of stacked wood, measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, and our quarter cord, third cord, and half cord options are simply fractions of that same stacked volume, letting you order the right amount without paying for wood you will not burn this season.
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I have heard neighbors say rick, is that the same as a cord?
In this part of Tennessee, rick is a common term for a partial cord, usually close to our third cord or half cord sizing, though the exact stacked depth can vary by supplier, so when you order from us we stick to clear fractions of the 128 cubic foot full cord to avoid any confusion.
