Portland Firewood Delivery

What does seasoned firewood actually mean, and why does it matter here?

Seasoned means the wood has dried down to a low enough moisture content to burn hot and clean, usually under 20 percent. In our wet Willamette Valley climate, green wood left outside can take a full year or more to season properly, so buying pre seasoned wood is the only reliable way to avoid smoky, inefficient fires all winter.

What kind of wood will I actually get?

Our loads are a mix of local Oregon hardwoods, mainly ash and bigleaf maple, both of which are common in our region and burn hot with a manageable amount of smoke once properly seasoned.

Is this wood actually sourced near Portland?

Yes, all of our firewood is harvested and seasoned locally near the Portland metro area. Buying local matters because trucking firewood long distances is one of the main ways invasive pests like the emerald ash borer spread into new forests.

How does delivery actually 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 a tarp or covered spot ready if you want to move it right away before Portland's rain sets in.

What is the difference between a quarter cord, half cord, and full cord?

A full cord is a stacked pile measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, or 128 cubic feet total. A quarter cord is roughly a third of a pickup bed load, a half cord fills a small truck bed, and a full cord is a substantial pile that suits a full Portland heating season.

Are there any local rules about burning wood in Portland?

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Multnomah County issue air quality advisories on stagnant, high pollution winter days asking residents to avoid burning if possible. Burning well seasoned wood like ours produces far less particulate smoke, which helps you stay in good standing during those advisory periods.