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.
Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!
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How Much Firewood Do I Need?
Most West Allis households burning a few nights a week should plan on a half cord to a full cord to comfortably cover the October through May 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.
Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!
How Much Firewood Do I Need?
Most West Allis households burning a few nights a week should plan on a half cord to a full cord to comfortably cover the October through May 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.
Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of cautio...
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Placing an order online was so easy. Delivery was on time. When the driver realized we had a newly poured driveway they erred on the side of caution and opted not ti drive in it. The company even sent me a message explaining that call. Would recommend!
One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked ...
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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my order in for the next day online and they came right at 9 AM. The employee who dropped off the mulch did a great job, putting it right on the tarp I laid out, she even made sure none of it got on the yard and double checked the truck bed to make sure it all came out. The mulch was exactly what I needed and arrived right on time.
While you are prepping your property for winter, consider pairing your firewood order with mulch or soil from our West Allis regional page to protect garden beds before the ground freezes.
Stack firewood off the ground on pallets or rails so West Allis snowmelt and spring thaw do not soak the bottom rows. Leave gaps between rows for airflow, and angle the top of your stack or use a simple cover so rain and snow shed off rather than pool. Wood stacked too tightly against a house wall can trap moisture, so leave a few inches of clearance for air to move through.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Oak and hard maple both burn long and steady, making them good picks for overnight burns during our coldest stretches, while ash lights easier and works well for getting a fire going quickly. A simple moisture check is to knock two split pieces together, seasoned wood gives a sharp, hollow crack, while green wood sounds dull and heavy.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your firewood well before West Allis's first hard frost in late October, since demand climbs fast once temperatures drop and truck schedules fill up. Buying early also gives any slightly under seasoned wood extra weeks of dry autumn air to finish curing before you need it for a cold November night.
Wood Heat in West Allis
West Allis sits in growing zone 5b, which means a heating season that often stretches from late October through early May, roughly the span between our first and last frost dates. That is a long stretch of cold nights where a wood stove or fireplace insert gets real daily use. Green or half seasoned wood struggles in our humid Wisconsin air because it has not had time to drop its internal moisture, so it smokes, smolders, and leaves creosote in the chimney. Our firewood is seasoned hardwood sourced locally, typically oak, hard maple, and ash from the Milwaukee County area, split and dried to burn cleaner and hotter. Buying wood that has already cured properly matters more here than in milder climates because our long, damp winters give green wood fewer good drying windows once it is stacked at your home.
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 West Allis winter?
For homeowners who burn several nights a week from late October through early May, a full cord is a common starting point, while occasional weekend burners often do fine with a quarter or a half cord. Our long 5b heating season means steady burners tend to go through more wood than folks in milder zones expect.
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What does seasoned firewood mean and why does it matter here?
Seasoned means the wood has been split and air dried long enough to drop its moisture content, usually six months to a year. In our humid silt loam region, unseasoned wood holds onto moisture longer than in drier climates, so seasoned wood burns hotter, produces less smoke, and builds up far less creosote in your chimney over a Wisconsin winter.
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What kinds of wood will I get with a West Allis delivery?
Expect a mix of local hardwoods like oak, hard maple, and ash, all common species harvested from the Milwaukee County area. These woods are dense and burn long and steady, which suits the extended cold stretches typical of our zone 5b winters.
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Is this firewood really local, and does that matter?
Yes, our firewood is sourced near West Allis rather than trucked in from far away. 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 ash trees in new areas.
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How does delivery actually work?
You choose your cord size and a delivery date, and we drop the wood loose at your driveway rather than stacked. Stacking is not included, so plan to have the space and time ready once the truck arrives, especially before the ground freezes in late fall.
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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 of stacked wood, measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long. Our quarter cord is roughly a quarter of that volume, our third cord about a third, and our half cord half of a full cord, so you can scale your order to your stove usage and storage space.
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Are there any local rules about burning wood in West Allis?
Milwaukee area air quality advisories occasionally ask residents to limit unnecessary outdoor burning during stagnant winter air conditions, so it is worth checking local notices during extended cold snaps. Using properly seasoned wood also produces less smoke, which helps you stay a good neighbor during those advisory periods.