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 a typical South Yarmouth heating season running November through April, plan on a half cord for occasional use, up to two full cords if wood is your main heat source.
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.
I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on time delivery, to perfect product placement was amazing. I needed more and I got it within 2 hours! I'm never doing this with ba...
How Much Firewood Do I Need?
For a typical South Yarmouth heating season running November through April, plan on a half cord for occasional use, up to two full cords if wood is your main heat source.
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.
I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on...
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I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on time delivery, to perfect product placement was amazing. I needed more and I got it within 2 hours! I'm never doing this with bags again.
We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. ...
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We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. We are impressed with the quality of the mulch, too! It is covering well - a great value!
While you are prepping for winter, consider pairing your firewood order with mulch or soil from our South Yarmouth page to protect garden beds before the ground freezes and the first frost locks everything in.
Stack your firewood off the ground on pallets or rails, since South Yarmouth's sandy soil holds moisture near the surface after coastal storms. Keep the pile in a spot with good airflow and a cover over just the top, leaving the sides open so humidity can escape rather than get trapped. A stack pushed too close to the house can also invite pests, so leave a few feet of clearance from siding and doors.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Oak and maple, common in local deliveries, both burn long and steady but take longer to catch, so start fires with smaller cherry or ash splits before adding denser oak. To check moisture without a meter, knock two split pieces together. Well seasoned wood makes a sharp, hollow crack, while green wood gives a dull thud, a quick trick worth using before you commit an armful to the firebox.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your wood well before the November 7 frost date, since seasoned inventory tightens up fast once Cape Cod temperatures drop and everyone remembers winter at the same time. Ordering in September or early October also gives any slightly under seasoned splits extra weeks of dry air before you actually need them burning hot.
Wood Heat in South Yarmouth
South Yarmouth winters run roughly from the November 7 first frost through the April 22 last frost, which adds up to a long stretch of Cape Cod cold that leans hard on wood stoves and fireplaces. Wood that has not been properly seasoned struggles in this coastal air, since the humidity off Nantucket Sound keeps green splits from drying evenly and leaves homeowners fighting smoke and creosote buildup. Local hardwoods like oak, maple, and black locust dry best when seasoned close to where they grew, since the sandy outwash soil here produces dense, slow growing trees that hold a lot of moisture at harvest. Buying seasoned wood sourced near South Yarmouth means it has already had a full season to shed that moisture before it reaches your driveway. That gives you cleaner burns, more heat per split, and fewer chimney headaches through a Cape winter that can stretch five months or more.
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 South Yarmouth home burn in a winter?
Most South Yarmouth homes using a wood stove or insert as supplemental heat burn somewhere between one half and one and a half cords across the season, given the November to April frost window. Homes relying on wood as a primary heat source often go through two to three cords, especially with the damp coastal cold that settles in by December.
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What does seasoned firewood actually mean, and why does it matter here?
Seasoned means the wood has been split and air dried for at least six to twelve months until its internal moisture drops below 20 percent. On Cape Cod, where humidity off the Sound slows natural drying, unseasoned wood can smoke heavily, burn cooler, and coat your chimney with creosote, so starting with properly seasoned wood matters more here than in drier inland climates.
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What kinds of wood will I actually get?
Expect a mix of local hardwoods that grow well in our sandy outwash soil, mainly oak, maple, and black locust, with occasional cherry or ash mixed in. These species are dense enough to burn long and hot, which suits the extended South Yarmouth heating season.
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Is this wood actually sourced locally, and does that matter?
Yes, our firewood is sourced near South Yarmouth rather than trucked in from out of state. 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 devastate regional tree populations.
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How does delivery to my property actually work?
You choose your cord size and a delivery date, and we bring the wood straight to your driveway. It is delivered loose rather than stacked, so you will want a plan for moving and stacking it once it arrives.
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What is the difference between a quarter cord, a half cord, and a full cord?
A full cord is 128 cubic feet, stacked 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long. Our quarter cord is one quarter of that volume, our third cord is one third, and our half cord is exactly half, so you can scale your order to match your stove size, storage space, and how much heating you expect to need this season.
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Are there any local rules about burning wood I should know about?
Massachusetts and Barnstable County occasionally issue air quality advisories during periods of stagnant air, particularly in winter temperature inversions, so it is worth checking local advisories before heavy burning on still, cold days. Burning well seasoned wood also produces far less smoke, which helps you stay a good neighbor on quiet South Yarmouth streets.
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