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.
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!
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How Much Firewood Do I Need?
For most Palmdale homes, a half cord to a full cord covers a typical wood burning season depending on how often the fireplace or stove gets used.
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.
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!
How Much Firewood Do I Need?
For most Palmdale homes, a half cord to a full cord covers a typical wood burning season depending on how often the fireplace or stove gets used.
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.
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!
Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of cautio...
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Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!
While you are prepping for cooler weather, consider pairing your firewood order with mulch or decorative stone from our Palmdale materials page to help your yard hold moisture through our dry, high desert summers.
Stack your firewood off the ground on a pallet or rack, since Palmdale's sandy loam soil can wick moisture upward after rare rain events and undo your seasoning. Keep the stack loosely spaced for airflow and cover just the top with a tarp, leaving the sides open so wind can keep circulating and prevent any trapped moisture from encouraging mold or pests over the winter.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Oak and almond, our most common local species, both benefit from a hot, fast start using smaller kindling before adding split logs, since their density makes them slower to catch but longer burning once established. A simple moisture check is snapping a piece in half. Seasoned wood cracks cleanly and sounds hollow, while green wood bends or splits with a dull thud.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your firewood before late October if possible, since demand climbs quickly once nighttime temperatures start dropping toward Palmdale's typical November 3rd first frost. Ordering early also gives freshly delivered wood extra weeks to finish acclimating to your storage spot before the coldest nights of December and January arrive.
Wood Heat in Palmdale
Palmdale sits at over 2,600 feet in the high desert, so winter nights drop fast even though days can still feel mild, and homes here often rely on wood stoves or fireplaces from early November through mid March. That is a longer heating stretch than most people expect from Southern California, and it means the wood you burn needs to already be dry, not still curing in your side yard. Our seasoned hardwood is dried down to a proper burn moisture before it ever reaches your driveway, which matters in Palmdale's dry air because green wood that looks dry on the outside can still be damp inside. Local oak and almond wood, common sources in this part of the Antelope Valley, burn longest and hottest when properly seasoned, giving you steadier heat through the cold desert nights. Buying wood that has already had time to season means less creosote buildup and a cleaner, more efficient burn all 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 actually need to get through a Palmdale winter?
Most Palmdale households burning a few nights a week from November through mid March use somewhere between a half cord and a full cord. If your fireplace is your main heat source rather than a backup, plan closer to a full cord to cover the longer cold stretch typical of our elevation.
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What does seasoned firewood actually mean, and why does it matter here?
Seasoned means the wood has been dried after splitting until its internal moisture is low enough to burn cleanly, usually six months to a year depending on species. In Palmdale's dry climate wood can look weathered on the outside while still holding moisture inside, so we season ours properly before delivery to make sure it lights easily and burns hot rather than smoldering and smoking.
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What kind of wood will I actually get?
We deliver seasoned hardwood sourced locally near Palmdale, typically oak and almond, both known for long, hot burns that suit wood stoves and open fireplaces well through our cooler months.
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Is the firewood really local, and does that matter?
Yes, our firewood is sourced near Palmdale rather than trucked in from far away. Keeping firewood local helps prevent the spread of invasive pests like the emerald ash borer, which can hitch a ride in firewood moved long distances and damage trees in areas they were never native to.
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How does delivery to my house actually work?
You choose your cord size, we schedule a delivery day with you, and the wood is dropped loose in your driveway. Stacking is not included, so plan on some time or extra hands to move it to your storage spot.
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What is the difference between a quarter, third, half, 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 quarter cord, third cord, and half cord are simply fractional amounts of that same full cord measurement, so you can size your order to match how much you actually burn each season.
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Are there any local rules about burning wood in Palmdale?
The Antelope Valley falls under the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District, which can issue no burn advisories on days with poor air quality, particularly in winter when cold, still air traps smoke close to the ground. It is worth checking current advisories before lighting a fire on especially still winter days.