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 steady wood stove heating across Newark's roughly five month season, plan on 3 to 4 full cords. For occasional fireplace use, a 1/2 to 1 cord order is usually enough.
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.
First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...
How Much Firewood Do I Need?
For steady wood stove heating across Newark's roughly five month season, plan on 3 to 4 full cords. For occasional fireplace use, a 1/2 to 1 cord order is usually enough.
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.
First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wan...
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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I compared it to competitors and I will definitely be becoming back.
Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will de...
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Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!
While you are prepping for winter, take a look at our mulch and soil options sourced for the same Newark area gravelly loam, ideal for protecting root systems before the ground freezes.
Stack your firewood off the ground on a pallet or rack, and keep it a good distance from your house's siding to avoid trapping moisture against the wall during Newark's humid stretches. Cover just the top of the stack, leaving the sides open so air keeps circulating. A stack that stays too tightly wrapped in tarp often reseasons moisture back into the wood before you get a chance to burn it.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Oak and hard maple both take longer to catch than softer woods, so build your fire with a few smaller split pieces or kindling underneath before adding your denser Newark hardwood splits. Once established, these species hold coals well overnight, which is useful for keeping a stove from going fully cold during a long January night.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your wood well ahead of Newark's early November frost date rather than waiting until the first cold snap. Suppliers get busy fast once temperatures drop, and ordering in September or early October gives you first pick of well seasoned splits before the rush.
Wood Heat in Newark
Newark households typically run their heating season from early November through late March, a stretch of nearly five months bookended by a first frost around November 4 and a last frost near March 30. That is a long stretch to keep a wood stove or fireplace going, and green or partly dried wood simply cannot keep pace with the demand for steady heat. Our seasoned hardwood, mostly local oak, ash, and hard maple, has already dropped its moisture content through a full spring and summer of drying, so it lights faster and burns hotter even during Newark's humid Mid Atlantic summers that can slow the seasoning process for wood cut too late in the year. Burning properly dried wood also means less creosote buildup in older Newark rowhouse and colonial chimneys, many of which were not built with modern liners. With gravelly loam soil common in the region supporting strong hardwood growth nearby, we are able to source dense, long burning species without hauling wood in from far away.
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 does a typical Newark house need to get through winter?
A Newark home using a wood stove as a primary heat source through the full November to March season often burns 3 to 4 full cords, while homes using a fireplace occasionally for supplemental warmth may only need a 1/2 to 1 cord. Older Newark two family homes with drafty chimneys tend to burn through wood faster than newer, better insulated construction.
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What does seasoned firewood actually mean, and why does it matter here?
Seasoned means the wood has dried for at least six to twelve months after splitting, dropping its moisture content low enough to burn cleanly. In Newark's humid summers, unseasoned wood dries more slowly than in drier climates, so buying wood that is already properly seasoned saves you a smoky, creosote heavy fire and a harder to light stove.
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What kinds of wood will I actually get delivered?
Expect a mix dominated by oak, ash, and hard maple, all common hardwoods in the woodlots surrounding Newark. These species are dense and burn long and hot, which matters when you are trying to heat through a full five month season.
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Is this firewood actually local, and does that matter?
Yes, we source all our firewood locally near Newark rather than trucking it in from out of state. Moving firewood long distances is one of the main ways invasive pests like the emerald ash borer spread into new areas, so keeping wood local protects the trees in your own neighborhood.
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How does delivery to my driveway actually work?
Once you pick a cord size and schedule a date, we deliver the wood loose directly to your driveway rather than stacking it for you. You will want a clear, accessible spot since moving a full cord by hand afterward takes real time.
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What is the difference between a 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, and full cord?
A full cord is 128 cubic feet of stacked wood, measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long. Our 1/2 cord is roughly half that volume, our 1/3 cord about a third, and our 1/4 cord a quarter, so you can scale your order to match how much wood your Newark home actually burns in a season.
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Are there any local rules about burning wood in Newark?
Newark falls under New Jersey's regional air quality programs, and on days with poor air quality alerts it is a good idea to limit unnecessary burning, especially with older, less efficient fireplace inserts. Sticking to well seasoned wood also reduces particulate smoke output compared to burning green or wet logs.
