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 needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).

For most Vermilion homes, a half cord covers a moderate winter of regular evening fires, while full time wood heat users should plan on a full cord to comfortably last through mid April.

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.

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.

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 needed 3 yards of top soil and that's what I got! Right on time and right where I asked it to be placed (Order# 2041).

For most Vermilion homes, a half cord covers a moderate winter of regular evening fires, while full time wood heat users should plan on a full cord to comfortably last through mid April.

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.

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.

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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Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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Choose your cord size

Make sure you adjust the quantity to your home's needs. You can use our calculator to estimate how much you'll need.

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Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

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Sit back and wait

Sit back, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

While you are prepping for winter, check out our mulch and soil options for Vermilion's silty clay yards, since fall is also the right time to topdress beds before the ground freezes.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Stack your wood off the ground on pallets or rails so lake effect moisture from Vermilion's damp winters does not wick up into the bottom rows. Leave the top loosely covered with a tarp but keep the sides open for airflow, since fully sealing a woodpile traps humidity and slows seasoning even further in our clay heavy, moisture retentive soil conditions.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Oak and maple from around Vermilion burn slow and steady, good for overnight heat, while ash lights quicker and works well for getting a cold stove going fast on a frosty morning. Mixing species in the firebox gives you a faster start with longer lasting coals through the evening.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order your firewood well before the October 30 average first frost, since demand climbs fast once temperatures drop along the lake. Ordering in September or early October means your wood has time to settle and you are not scrambling during the first cold snap when everyone else is calling around too.

Wood Heat in Vermilion

Vermilion sits in Zone 6b along Lake Erie, where the heating season stretches from late October frost through mid April, meaning many households rely on wood heat or supplemental wood burning for nearly six months. Lake effect humidity keeps green wood from drying properly if it is not seasoned well in advance, so unseasoned splits can smolder, smoke up a flue, and leave creosote buildup in local chimneys. Our seasoned hardwood, sourced from woodlots near Vermilion, has already dropped its moisture content so it lights fast and burns hot even on damp January nights off the lake. Species like oak, ash, and maple common to this part of Erie County split cleanly and season well when given a full summer under cover. Buying wood that has already gone through a proper drying cycle matters more here than in drier inland climates, because our lake humidity slows natural seasoning if you try to do it yourself on a short timeline.

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 Vermilion winter actually use?

A household burning a few nights a week from late October through mid April, roughly six months of Vermilion's heating season, often goes through a half cord to a full cord depending on how often the stove is running and how well insulated the house is.

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

Seasoned means the wood has dried for at least six months to a year after splitting, dropping moisture content low enough to burn cleanly, which matters in Vermilion because our lake humidity slows drying if you try to season wood yourself on short notice.

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What kind of wood will I actually get?

Expect a mix of oak, ash, and maple pulled from woodlots near Vermilion, all common regional hardwoods that split well and hold a steady, long burning heat through cold lake effect nights.

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Is this wood really local, and does that matter?

Yes, everything is sourced near Vermilion rather than trucked in from far away, which helps keep pests like the emerald ash borer from spreading into new areas, since moving firewood long distances is one of the main ways these infestations travel.

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How does delivery to my driveway actually work?

Once you pick a cord size and schedule a date, our truck drops the wood loose in your driveway, and stacking it yourself against a wall or under cover is not included in the delivery.

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What exactly is a cord, and how do your sizes compare?

A full cord is 128 cubic feet stacked, measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, and our quarter, third, and half cord options are simply fractions of that same stacked volume for smaller storage spaces or lighter burning seasons.

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Are there any local rules about burning wood I should know about?

Vermilion households should stick to seasoned wood and avoid open burning of debris, since Erie County occasionally issues air quality advisories during stagnant winter conditions, and clean burning seasoned hardwood produces far less smoke than green wood.

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