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.

For Wausau's typical October through May heating season, occasional burners should look at a quarter to half cord, while full time wood heat households should plan for three to four cords to avoid running short during the coldest stretch.

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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Wausau Firewood Delivery

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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.

For Wausau's typical October through May heating season, occasional burners should look at a quarter to half cord, while full time wood heat households should plan for three to four cords to avoid running short during the coldest stretch.

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

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Stack your firewood off the ground on a pallet or rack with the bark side up to shed moisture, and leave a few inches between rows for airflow. Wausau's freeze thaw cycles can wick moisture up from the ground into your stack, so keeping wood elevated and covered on top only, not on the sides, prevents trapped humidity while still letting wind season the wood through the winter months.

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Oak and sugar maple both split from our local supply give a slower, hotter burn ideal for overnight coal beds during subzero nights. Birch lights fast and burns bright, making it a good kindling companion but a poor choice alone for an all night burn. Mixing species in your firebox, starting with birch and building toward oak, gets you a fire that catches quickly and holds heat through a long Wausau night.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order your firewood in late summer or early fall, well before the October 2 average first frost hits Wausau. Ordering early means your wood has more time rest and dry before you actually need it, and it avoids the rush that hits every supplier once temperatures drop and everyone remembers winter heat all at once.

Wood Heat in Wausau

Wausau sits in growing zone 4b, which means a heating season that often stretches from early October frost through mid May, one of the longer wood burning windows in Wisconsin. Homes here rely on dense hardwoods like oak, sugar maple, and birch to hold a steady coal bed through subzero nights. Green wood cut locally needs six months to a year to season properly, and the sandy loam soils around Wausau combined with our variable humidity mean unseasoned wood can hide moisture deep in the rounds long after the outside looks dry. Burning wood that has not seasoned wastes heat, fouls chimneys with creosote, and produces far more smoke on already cold, still winter air. Our wood is split, stacked, and rested until moisture content drops enough to burn clean and hot, which matters when you are counting on it for months, not weeks.

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 Wausau house burn in one winter?

A home using a wood stove as a primary heat source through our full October to May season often burns three to four full cords, while a home using firewood just for supplemental heat or weekend fires in a fireplace may only need a quarter to a half cord.

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

Seasoned means the wood has dried for at least six months to a year after splitting, dropping its moisture content low enough to burn hot and clean. In our climate, burning unseasoned wood in a subzero stretch means more smoke, more creosote buildup, and less actual heat when you need it most.

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What kinds of wood will I get with a Wausau delivery?

Expect a mix of local hardwoods like oak, sugar maple, ash, and birch, all species that grow well in our zone 4b climate and are known for solid coal beds and long burn times through cold nights.

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Is this firewood really sourced near Wausau, and does that matter?

Yes, all of our firewood is cut and seasoned locally. Moving firewood long distances is one of the main ways pests like the emerald ash borer spread into new areas, so keeping wood local protects the ash trees still standing around Wausau neighborhoods.

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How does delivery actually work, do you stack it for me?

We deliver your order loose to the driveway on the date you schedule. Stacking is not included, so plan on a bit of time to move and stack it yourself, ideally before the ground freezes and access gets tricky.

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

A full cord is 128 cubic feet, stacked 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long. A half cord is half that volume, a quarter cord is a quarter, and three quarter cord falls in between, giving you flexibility depending on how much storage space and burning you plan to do this season.

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Are there any local rules about outdoor burning or air quality I should know about?

Wausau area residents should always check current local burn restrictions before any outdoor burning, since conditions can change with dry spells or air quality advisories, but seasoned firewood used indoors in a stove or fireplace generally burns cleaner and produces less smoke that could trigger neighbor complaints or air quality concerns.

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