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 most Murfreesboro homes using firewood as supplemental heat through the season, a half cord to a full cord is a reasonable starting point, while primary wood heat users should plan for two to three 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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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 most Murfreesboro homes using firewood as supplemental heat through the season, a half cord to a full cord is a reasonable starting point, while primary wood heat users should plan for two to three 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.
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 the cold, consider adding a load of mulch or soil from our Murfreesboro area page to protect beds and roots before the ground cools and the first frost sets in.
Stack your wood off the ground on pallets or a rack, since Murfreesboro's clay soil holds moisture and can wick dampness straight up into stacked logs. Leave gaps between rows for airflow and cover only the top of the stack, keeping the sides open so humidity can escape rather than getting trapped and slowing the wood's ability to stay dry through a wet Tennessee winter.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Oak and hickory make excellent overnight coals for holding heat through cold Murfreesboro nights, but they take longer to catch. Start your fire with ash or smaller split pieces to get flames established, then add the denser oak or hickory once you have a solid bed of coals. This layering approach gets you a hotter, longer burning fire with less fuss.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your firewood in September or early October rather than waiting for the first cold snap after October 25. Suppliers across Middle Tennessee see a rush once temperatures drop, and ordering early also gives freshly delivered wood extra weeks to finish drying in your stack before you actually need to burn it.
Wood Heat in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro winters run roughly from late October through mid April, giving homeowners a heating season of about five and a half months once that first frost hits around October 25. That length of season means a lot of wood passes through the firebox before last frost in April, and green or half seasoned wood simply cannot keep up with the demand for steady heat. Middle Tennessee's clay and limestone ground holds humidity close to the surface, which slows natural drying and makes properly seasoned wood even more important here than in drier climates. Our wood is split and air dried well before delivery so the moisture content is low enough to burn clean and hot instead of smoldering and smoking up your flue. Local hardwoods like oak, hickory, and ash are common in this region and each brings different burn characteristics that matter once the cold settles in. Buying wood that has already had time to season in our local conditions means you are not gambling on whether it will dry out in time for a January cold snap.
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 Murfreesboro winter?
Most Murfreesboro households burning a few nights a week from late October through April use somewhere between one half and one full cord as supplemental heat, while homeowners heating a main living space primarily with wood often go through two to three cords across the season. Our five and a half month frost window means the season is longer than many people expect, so it pays to order more than you think you will need.
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What does seasoned firewood actually mean and why does it matter here?
Seasoned means the wood has been split and air dried long enough for its internal moisture to drop to a burnable level, typically under 20 percent. In our clay soil and humid conditions, wood that has not had proper drying time holds moisture much longer than in drier regions, so freshly cut or green wood delivered here can smoke, creosote up your chimney, and struggle to catch at all during a cold snap.
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What kind of wood will I get with a Murfreesboro delivery?
Our mix is sourced from hardwood species common to Middle Tennessee, generally oak, hickory, and ash. Oak and hickory burn long and hot, which suits overnight burns during our coldest stretches, while ash lights easily and is a good choice for getting a fire started quickly on a cold morning.
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Is this firewood actually local, and does that matter?
Yes, our firewood is sourced near Murfreesboro rather than trucked in from out of state. Firewood should always stay close to where it was cut because moving it long distances is one of the main ways pests like the emerald ash borer spread into new areas, and Tennessee has already seen damage from that insect in ash stands.
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How does delivery work, do you stack it for me?
We deliver your order loose to your driveway on the scheduled date. Stacking is not included, so plan on having space cleared and a bit of time set aside to move and stack the wood yourself once it arrives.
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What is the difference between a rick and the cord sizes you sell?
Some folks in this part of Tennessee use the term rick or face cord to describe a stack that is one log length deep, usually around 16 to 18 inches, by 4 feet high by 8 feet long. That is roughly comparable to our one third to one half cord option, though our sizing is measured against the standard full cord of 128 cubic feet so you know exactly what you are getting.
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When should I order to make sure I have wood before it gets cold?
With first frost typically arriving around October 25 in Murfreesboro, ordering in September or early October gives you a buffer to get wood delivered and stacked before you actually need it for heat, and it avoids the rush that hits once temperatures drop.
