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 a typical New London heating season running late October through mid April, plan on one to two cords for occasional use and three or more cords if wood heat is your primary source.
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.
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 a typical New London heating season running late October through mid April, plan on one to two cords for occasional use and three or more cords if wood heat is your primary source.
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're prepping for winter, consider pairing your firewood delivery with a load of mulch or topsoil from our New London area page to protect garden beds before the first frost hits on October 31.
Stack your firewood off the ground on pallets or rails to keep moisture from sandy loam soil from wicking upward, and leave gaps between rows for airflow. In New London's humid coastal climate, a simple top cover, like a tarp or metal roof panel, that shields the pile from rain and snow while leaving the sides open, prevents mold and keeps wood burning efficiently all winter.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Oak and hickory from our local mix are best saved for overnight burns since they catch slower but hold coals for hours, perfect for cold January nights. Use faster catching birch or smaller ash splits to get your fire going, then add denser oak once you've built a solid coal bed for sustained heat output.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your firewood well before New London's first frost, typically October 31, since demand spikes once temperatures drop and popular cord sizes can sell out fast. Buying in September or early October also gives freshly split wood extra weeks to finish seasoning before you need it for those first chilly nights.
Wood Heat in New London
New London winters run long, with first frost typically arriving by October 31 and last frost lingering until April 11, meaning your woodstove or fireplace may see six months of regular use. Southeastern Connecticut's coastal humidity slows natural drying, so wood that isn't properly seasoned before delivery can smolder, smoke, and gum up your flue with creosote. We season our hardwood, mostly oak, ash, and sugar maple sourced near New London, for at least six to twelve months before it reaches your driveway. That extra time matters more here than in drier inland climates because moisture clings longer in our sandy loam soil regions near the Thames River. Burning properly seasoned wood means a hotter, cleaner burn and fewer chimney fires during our coldest stretches. It also means less hassle for you when January winds off Long Island Sound are cutting through poorly insulated older New London homes.
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 New London winter?
Most New London homeowners burning a few nights a week from November through March go through one to two full cords, while daily wood heat users often need three or more. Our long frost window, from October 31 to April 11, means the burning season here stretches nearly six months, so it pays to order early and size up rather than run short in February.
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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, for its moisture content to drop to a safely burnable range, generally under 20 percent. In our humid coastal air near Long Island Sound, green or under seasoned wood dries slower than it would inland, so buying wood that's already properly seasoned 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 with a New London delivery?
Expect a mix of local hardwoods common to southeastern Connecticut, primarily oak, ash, and sugar maple, occasionally with some birch or hickory. Oak and hickory burn longest and hottest, making them ideal for overnight burns during our coldest January and February stretches.
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Is your firewood really sourced locally, and does that matter?
Yes, our firewood is sourced near New London rather than trucked in from far away. This matters because moving firewood long distances is one of the main ways invasive pests like the emerald ash borer spread into new areas, threatening the ash and hardwood stands that make up our regional forests.
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How does delivery work, and will you stack it for me?
We deliver your chosen cord size loose to your driveway on the scheduled date. Stacking isn't included, so plan on having help or extra time to move and stack the wood, especially if you're taking a full cord before the ground freezes.
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What's the difference between a quarter cord, a half cord, and a full cord?
A full cord is 128 cubic feet stacked, 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 stacked volume, giving you flexible options depending on your stove use and storage space in New London.
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Are there any local rules about burning firewood I should know about?
Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection occasionally issues air quality advisories during winter inversion events, when smoke can linger closer to the ground in coastal areas like New London. On those advisory days, it's worth limiting nonessential burning and making sure your wood is fully seasoned, since dry wood produces far less particulate smoke than green wood.
