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.
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 o...
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How Much Firewood Do I Need?
Most Stevens Point homes using wood as supplemental heat order between a half cord and one full cord per season, while primary wood heat households often order two or more full cords to last through the full zone 5a heating season.
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.
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 o...
How Much Firewood Do I Need?
Most Stevens Point homes using wood as supplemental heat order between a half cord and one full cord per season, while primary wood heat households often order two or more full cords to last through the full zone 5a heating season.
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.
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 your property for winter, consider pairing your firewood order with mulch or stone from our Stevens Point regional page to protect garden beds before the ground freezes.
Stack your firewood off the ground on pallets or rails so snowmelt and spring thaw do not wick moisture back into the bottom rows. Face the stack toward prevailing wind and leave gaps between rows for airflow. In Stevens Point's freeze thaw cycles, a stack sitting directly on wet ground can reabsorb moisture even after proper seasoning, undoing months of drying time.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Local oak and maple both burn long and hot, making them ideal for overnight coals during our coldest stretches, while ash lights quicker and works well for building a fast fire when you first get home. Test moisture with a simple pinch and listen test, seasoned wood should sound sharp when two pieces are knocked together, not dull or thuddy.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your firewood well before the first frost typically hits around October 7, since demand across Portage County climbs fast once temperatures drop. Ordering in late summer or early fall also gives any slightly under seasoned wood extra weeks to dry further before you need it for a hard January cold snap.
Wood Heat in Stevens Point
Stevens Point sits in growing zone 5a, where heating season can stretch from early October through mid May, meaning many households burn firewood for six or seven months straight. Central Wisconsin winters bring long stretches of dry, bitter cold air, and that cold snap only burns clean when the wood inside your stove or fireplace is properly seasoned, not green. Green wood fights you with smoke, creosote buildup, and weak heat output, which matters when overnight lows keep dropping toward zero. Our seasoned hardwood is dried down to a low moisture content before it ever reaches your driveway, so it lights faster and burns hotter through the long Portage County cold. Local species like oak, ash, and maple hold heat well and are exactly what this region has always burned. Buying wood seasoned and sourced near Stevens Point also means it matches the humidity and drying conditions the wood actually grew in, instead of arriving from some unrelated climate.
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 Stevens Point winter?
Households that burn a few nights a week for supplemental heat often use around one half to one full cord per season, while homes that rely on wood as a primary heat source through our long zone 5a heating season, which can run from early October to mid May, may need two to three full cords.
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What does seasoned firewood mean and why does it matter here?
Seasoned means the wood has been dried for months after splitting so its moisture content is low enough to burn efficiently. In Stevens Point's humid summers and cold, dry winters, unseasoned or green wood burns poorly, produces more creosote in your chimney, and struggles to throw real heat when you need it most in January and February.
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What kinds of wood will I get in a Stevens Point delivery?
Our loads are seasoned hardwood sourced locally, typically a mix of oak, maple, and ash, the same species common throughout Portage County woodlots and known for solid, long burning heat output.
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Why is it important that the firewood is sourced locally instead of shipped in?
Moving firewood long distances is one of the main ways invasive pests like the emerald ash borer spread from one region to another. Because our wood is sourced near Stevens Point and burned near Stevens Point, you are not introducing risk to local ash trees or other hardwoods in the area.
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How does delivery actually work once I order?
After you pick a cord size, you schedule a delivery window and our truck brings the load directly to your driveway. It is dropped loose in one spot since stacking is not part of the delivery, so plan on having space cleared ahead of time.
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What is a cord, and how do the smaller sizes compare?
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 is about a quarter of that volume, the third cord and half cord scale up from there, giving you options depending on how much storage space or burning you plan for the season.
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Are there any local rules I should know about before burning firewood at home?
Stevens Point households should check current city or county burning ordinances before any outdoor burning, and be mindful during air quality advisory days in winter when smoke can linger in cold, still air, which is common during our long stretches of calm subzero weather.
