The ideal load of firewood ?

rdln · Oct 14, 2004

If you are in the Emerald ash borer quarantine area, the market might be flooded, I have met one tree removal guy that dumps 25 yds off just to get it out of his way.

Did you see "Wife Swap" about 3 weeks ago, the one wife had a biz splitting and packaging bundles to sell at gas stations and stuff.

EastTexFrank · Oct 14, 2004

As you can see, the price varies depending on where you are and your profile doesn't say.

When we lived in Dallas, firewood used to sell for about $120/cord and that was delivered. It'll probably be higher now as that was 7 years ago. Around here, (East Texas) you can get a cord for $60/$80.

Prefect · Oct 14, 2004

I didn't read all posts on this topic so forgive me if someone has already addressed this, but keep in mind that in many states wood HAS to be sold by the 'cord'. A face cord is not the same as a cord. There is no legal definition of a face cord (as I understand it). A cord is 128 cubic ft. I have seen face cord defined as a row or rows of wood equaling 4' wide by 8' long.

Just keep this in mind if you are going sell or you're going to buy.

eee · Oct 14, 2004

Wow...
Thanks guys for the info....another question or two.
What is the true dimensions of a cord of wood versus a face cord ?
What is the preferred length for use in a fireplace versus stove wood ?
Not all wood is big enough or has to be split(depending on size),does most people prefer to buy wood that is split ?

Will_C · Oct 14, 2004

Roughcut; Great thread. Brings me back to the days of cutting firewood with my dad. A cord is just what has been mentioned, 128 cu. ft. This is normally a pile 4' wide, 4' high, and 8' long. A face cord is a pile 4' high, 8' long, and what ever width the wood is cut. We cut most wood 16" long, so 3 face cord would equal a full cord.
16" seems to be the popular length for firewood, although I remember cutting 12" and 24" for some steady customers. We simply split the wood that needed it, and did not split the small rounds under 4" or so.
Good Luck, Will

eee · Oct 14, 2004

( A face cord is a pile 4' high, 8' long, and what ever width the wood is cut. )

Thank you Will....
You answered my question.....I see the difference between a face cord and a cord.
I have cut wood most of my life,but always for my self and I never sold any it, just went into a BIG pile outback and we would shove the wheelbarrow down to it and pick up what we needed,snow , rain, and sunshine it laid outside.

MossRoad · Oct 14, 2004

A face cord is supposed to be one third of a cord. Around here they call that a rank.

So if you cut your wood 16" long and stack it and 4' high by 8' long, that's a face cord or rank.

Three face cords or three ranks = one cord.

beenthere · Oct 14, 2004

Not sure what a 'rank' is, but a rick and a face cord are one of the same. But only 1/3 of a cord if the wood is cut 16" long.

Here is a good site that tells about firewood measure, among other things.

Firewood

Mark_in_NH · Oct 16, 2004

I just paid $ 175 for a delivered cord of dry wood. All the guy had was dry wood, usually by this time of year all you can find is green. Go figure !
Now I just need to divide it up and deliver it to the three homes. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

turnkey4099 · Oct 18, 2004

AFAIK there is no legal definition of face cord, rick, rank, pile, load etc. Of course there are localliy accepted definitions of such like the rank or rick mentioned above. Here, though, a "rick" is any pile of wood 1 stick thick piled as high and long and you want.

Just to stir the pot a little. Are you all aware that you will get the most wood by buying it in the round vice split? Any given pile of wood in the round will gain about 10% after splitting and re-piling. You will find a lot of professionals who will deny that but they will not, even when challenged, put it to the test. I even volunteered to pile a rick in the round, split it and then let the pro restack it into the same space. He refused.

Harry K

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