Firewood guides
Firewood guides
Plain answers from Al about buying, measuring, storing and burning firewood in Morris County, NJ.
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How much does firewood cost in Morris County, NJ?
Seasoned, split hardwood delivered in north Jersey usually runs about $300 to $450 for a full cord (128 cubic feet). Morris County Firewood charges $350 for a full cord and $250 for a half cord, delivery included anywhere in Morris County. Always compare prices by the full cord, not the face cord.
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Full cord vs face cord vs half cord: what you are actually buying
A full cord is 128 cubic feet of stacked wood, 4 by 4 by 8 feet. A half cord is 64 cubic feet. A face cord is one row 4 feet high and 8 feet long, only as deep as the pieces are long, so it is usually a third of a cord or less.
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How much firewood do I need for the winter?
For an open fireplace used most weekends from November to March, plan on about a half to a full cord. Burning most nights takes 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cords, and a wood stove used as main heat can take 3 to 5 cords or more. Use the calculator for your setup.
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How to tell if firewood is seasoned
Seasoned firewood is split wood dried to under 20 percent moisture, which usually takes at least six months and often a year for oak. It is lighter, has cracked gray ends and loose bark, and two pieces knocked together make a sharp, hollow crack. A moisture meter on a freshly split face is the surest test.
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Best firewood for a fireplace: oak, hickory, maple, ash and birch
The best fireplace wood is dense hardwood that is fully seasoned. Hickory and oak give the most heat and longest burn, maple and ash are hot and easy to light, and birch catches fast. A seasoned hardwood mix is a good choice for most fireplaces.
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Buying local firewood in NJ: spotted lanternfly and the 50 mile rule
New Jersey asks people to burn firewood cut within 50 miles of where it is burned, because firewood spreads pests like the spotted lanternfly and emerald ash borer. Buy local, burn it at home, and do not carry firewood to campgrounds or out of state.
Cold house? Empty rack? Call now and burn tonight.
Full cord $350. Half cord $250. Delivery included across Morris County.