Our Wood

Not true. There can be a very significant difference in the quantity of wood you actually get depending on whether your provider uses a “stacked” or “loose” cord. When a cord is in a loose, jumbled pile, the logs take up more volume than they would in an organized or stacked cord, which means that the same 128 cubic feet can actually contain a lot less wood.

At GOT WOOD? we deliver loose cords measured to 180 cubic feet. Why the extra 40%? To make sure you get a full stacked cord for your money.

Water and fire are a bad combination, which is why when it comes to firewood, you don’t want moisture getting into the mix. Green wood – wood that has been freshly cut and is not yet completely dried – contains significantly more water than seasoned wood, which has been stacked and air dried for at least six months. Between cutting down a tree and reaching the end of the seasoning process, about 2000 to 2500 lbs of water will have been evaporated out of a single cord of wood. That brings the moisture content of the wood down to about 25%. Seasoned wood is between 25% and 38% moisture content. A good rule of thumb to remember is that the drier your wood, the more BTU it’ll give you.

Hardwood comes from deciduous trees – those that lose their leaves every year – while softwood comes from needle-bearing trees such as pine or spruce. You may have seen cords of softwood advertised at lower prices, which can be tempting to budget-conscious shoppers. But hardwood has an advantage over softwood when it comes to burning in several ways. First of all, it naturally has a lower moisture content. It’s also more dense than softwood, which gives it a higher potential energy. Softwood also tends to produce far more smoke and can lead to creosote buildup and an increased risk of chimney fire.

Measuring wood by the truck load can be misleading. A cord of wood should measure 4’ by 4’ by 8’ stacked. Most pick-up truck beds hold only a half to two-thirds of that amount. If you’ve ordered a cord of wood, it should be delivered in either a dump truck or a standard pick-up truck with a high-sided bed. If that’s not what pulls in your driveway, you may be getting less than you bargained for.