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 supplemental fireside use, a half cord to a full cord typically covers a Richmond winter, while full time wood heat through our late October to early April frost window usually calls for 3 to 4 cords.
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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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 supplemental fireside use, a half cord to a full cord typically covers a Richmond winter, while full time wood heat through our late October to early April frost window usually calls for 3 to 4 cords.
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, check out our mulch and stone offerings sourced for Richmond's clay soil, ideal for insulating garden beds before the first frost hits.
Stack your wood off the ground on pallets or rails so Richmond's humid soil does not wick moisture back into the bottom rows. Leave gaps between rows for airflow, and cover only the top of the stack, keeping the sides open so trapped humidity can escape. A fully tarped pile in our climate often holds moisture and slows seasoning rather than helping it.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Test moisture by splitting a piece and pressing a moisture meter to the freshly exposed face rather than the outer bark, which dries faster and gives a false low reading. Well seasoned oak and hickory should read under 20 percent. Ash burns fine slightly higher, so it is a good choice if you need wood ready sooner in the season.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order before the first hard frost around late October, since demand for seasoned hardwood spikes once Richmond's temperatures drop and supply tightens fast. Ordering in late summer or early fall also gives any lingering moisture more time to finish drying in our humid air before you actually need the heat.
Wood Heat in Richmond
Richmond winters run from that late October frost around Oct 25 through early April, which means a heating season long enough to burn through more wood than most new homeowners expect. Our zone 7b climate is humid most of the year, so firewood that has not been properly seasoned holds moisture and burns dirty, smoky, and cool. Local oak, hickory, and ash dry slowly in this humidity, often needing six months to a year of covered seasoning before they are ready. We season our hardwood specifically for Richmond conditions so it lights easily and throws real heat even on damp January nights. Buying wood that has already adjusted to our regional humidity means fewer creosote problems in your chimney and a better burn all season.
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 Richmond winter?
For a home using a wood stove as a primary heat source through our full frost window from late October to early April, most Richmond households burn 3 to 4 full cords. If you are just running occasional evening fires or supplementing gas heat, a half cord to a full cord usually covers the season.
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What does seasoned firewood actually mean, and why does it matter here?
Seasoned means the wood has dried down to a low moisture content, typically under 20 percent, after months of exposed or covered storage. In Richmond's humid climate, green wood can take much longer to dry on its own, so seasoned wood we deliver saves you a season of waiting and burns hotter with far less smoke and creosote buildup.
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What kinds of wood will I get with a Richmond delivery?
Expect a mix of local hardwoods common to central Virginia, mainly oak, hickory, and ash, all sourced near Richmond. Oak and hickory burn long and hot, good for overnight fires, while ash lights easily and is great for getting a fire going quickly.
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Is this wood really local, and does that matter?
Yes, all our firewood is sourced near Richmond rather than trucked in from other regions. Moving firewood long distances is how pests like the emerald ash borer spread into new areas, so keeping wood local protects the hardwood stands around our own city.
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How does delivery actually work once I order?
You choose your cord size, we schedule a delivery date that works for you, and the wood is dropped loose in your driveway. Stacking is not included, so plan for some time to move it to your storage spot after drop off.
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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. We also sell quarter, half, and three quarter cord amounts, which are simply fractions of that same stacked volume, so you can order based on how much storage space or burning you plan to do this winter.
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Should I worry about smoke rules or air quality days in Richmond?
The Richmond region occasionally issues air quality advisories during still winter days, so it is worth checking local air quality alerts before burning on those days. Burning well seasoned hardwood, like what we deliver, produces significantly less smoke and particulate than green or wet wood regardless of conditions.
