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FAQs

  • Is moldy firewood safe to burn?

    Surface mold on firewood is safe to burn, though it indicates excessive moisture. Brush it off before burning and improve storage to prevent recurrence.

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  • How can you tell if firewood is dry?

    Dry firewood shows cracks in end grain, sounds hollow when knocked together, weighs less, and measures below 20% moisture with a meter.

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  • What’s the difference between a face cord and a full cord?

    A full cord is 128 cubic feet (4×4×8 ft), while a face cord is typically one-third that size (4×8 ft × 16 in deep).

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  • What is a cord of firewood?

    A cord of firewood is 128 cubic feet, measuring 4 feet high × 4 feet deep × 8 feet long when neatly stacked.

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  • What is kiln-dried firewood?

    Kiln-dried firewood is dried in heated chambers to 10-15% moisture in days, burning hotter and cleaner than air-seasoned wood.

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Firewood delivery methods vary by supplier, but most professional services follow similar procedures designed to efficiently transport and unload your wood order. Understanding the delivery process helps you prepare your property and communicate clearly with your supplier about expectations and logistics.

Most firewood arrives in dump trucks or pickup trucks with trailers, depending on order size. Full cord deliveries typically require larger dump trucks that can handle the substantial weight—a cord of seasoned hardwood weighs 2,000-3,000 pounds. Smaller orders of a half-cord or less might arrive in standard pickup trucks.

Standard delivery usually involves dumping wood in your driveway or a designated accessible location. The driver positions the truck and uses hydraulics to tilt the bed, causing wood to slide out in a pile. This is the most economical delivery method but requires you to stack the wood yourself later. Make sure the delivery location can accommodate a large pile and won’t block necessary access.

Some suppliers offer stacking services for an additional fee. The delivery crew will stack your firewood neatly in your preferred location, either in a single row or in a designated wood shed. This premium service costs more but saves significant physical labor and time. Stacking services work best when you’ve prepared the storage area in advance with proper ground clearance.

Access requirements are crucial to communicate before delivery day. Can a large truck navigate your driveway? Are there low-hanging branches, narrow gates, or tight turns? If your desired storage location isn’t accessible to delivery vehicles, you’ll need to move the wood yourself from where it’s dumped. Inform your supplier about any access limitations when ordering.

Quality suppliers will call ahead to confirm delivery times, usually within a window rather than an exact time. Be prepared to direct the driver to your preferred dump location and inspect the delivery for correct quantity and quality before the driver leaves.