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?
Most North Merrick homes burning a few nights a week should plan on a half cord to a full cord to comfortably cover the season from first frost to last.
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?
Most North Merrick homes burning a few nights a week should plan on a half cord to a full cord to comfortably cover the season from first frost to last.
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 adding mulch or soil from our North Merrick regional page to protect garden beds through the same cold, exposed months.
Stack your wood off the ground on pallets or rails so air can move underneath, since North Merrick's humid, coastal air keeps ground moisture lingering longer than inland areas. Leave gaps between rows for airflow and cover only the top with a tarp, keeping the sides open. A fully enclosed tarp traps humidity against the wood and can undo months of proper seasoning before you ever burn it.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Local oak and ash both burn hot and long, but oak takes noticeably longer to catch, so start your fire with a faster igniting split and add oak once you have a solid bed of coals. A simple moisture test with an inexpensive meter, checking a freshly split face, should read under 20 percent before you consider wood truly burn ready in our climate.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your firewood well before North Merrick's first frost, typically mid November, since demand climbs fast once temperatures drop and well seasoned stock can run low. Ordering in late summer or early fall also gives freshly split wood extra weeks to finish drying in your own stack before you need it.
Wood Heat in North Merrick
North Merrick sits in zone 7b on Long Island, where the heating season runs from mid November through early April, a solid four and a half month stretch of chimney use. Sandy loam soils here support a good mix of local oak, ash, and maple, all dense hardwoods that burn hot and steady once properly dried. Coastal humidity on Long Island means green wood seasons slower than it would inland, so we cure our splits through a full spring and summer before delivery. Homes in North Merrick, many with older masonry fireplaces or wood inserts, need low moisture fuel to avoid creosote buildup in the flue. Seasoned wood also lights faster and burns cleaner on the damp, raw nights common to this part of Nassau County. Buying wood that has already gone through a proper drying cycle saves you smoke, mess, and repeat trips to restock.
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 North Merrick winter actually take?
With a heating season stretching from around November 15 to April 3, most North Merrick households burning several nights a week go through half a cord to a full cord. Homes relying on wood as a primary heat source, or those with drafty older construction, often use a full cord or more over the season.
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What does seasoned firewood mean and why does it matter here?
Seasoned means the wood has dried long enough, typically six months to a year, for moisture content to drop well below that of freshly cut green wood. In North Merrick's humid coastal air, unseasoned wood can smolder, smoke heavily, and leave creosote in your flue, so we deliver only wood that has already completed that drying process.
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What kind of wood will I actually get?
Expect a mix of local oak, ash, and maple, hardwoods common to this part of Nassau County that are prized for dense, long burning coals and steady heat output through cold nights.
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Is your firewood really sourced locally, and does that matter?
Yes, all of our wood is sourced near North Merrick. Firewood should never travel long distances because it can carry invasive pests like the emerald ash borer into new areas, so keeping wood local protects the trees in your own neighborhood.
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How does delivery to my driveway work?
We schedule a delivery window, bring the wood on a truck, and unload it loose in your driveway. Stacking is not included, so plan on moving it to your storage spot yourself or with help.
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What cord sizes do you offer and how do they compare?
A full cord is 128 cubic feet stacked, measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long. We also sell a quarter cord, a third cord, and a half cord, which are 32, about 42.5, and 64 cubic feet respectively, so you can match your storage space and burn rate without over ordering.
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Are there any local rules I should know about burning wood?
Nassau County occasionally issues air quality advisories on especially still, cold nights, so it is worth checking local notices before a big burn. Using well seasoned hardwood, as opposed to green or wet wood, also produces far less smoke and helps you stay a good neighbor on quiet North Merrick streets.
