Firewood

[JoeRider]

What is the going rate for a cord of delivered firewood. I am getting quotes in the 190 to $220 delivered. They all claim hardwood but I know poplar is usually mixed in.

 

[thatguy]

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Seems a little high considering all the trees that came down this year, but I guess if you didn't make hay while the making was good......

The last time I bought wood, two years ago, I paid 165 delivered.

 

[Pete]

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Seems a little high considering all the trees that came down this year, but I guess if you didn't make hay while the making was good......

The last time I bought wood, two years ago, I paid 165 delivered.

All the wood that came down is still green and not seasoned.

 

[thatguy]

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Seems a little high considering all the trees that came down this year, but I guess if you didn't make hay while the making was good......

The last time I bought wood, two years ago, I paid 165 delivered.

All the wood that came down is still green and not seasoned.

I have only gotten truely seasoned firewood once when I bought it. Lots of different guys over the years, almost all bring wood that is green and call it seasoned. It gets worse the further into the winter you get.

 

[nutz]

Rather than bashing the people selling it, try doing it yourself. Tell me more about the "licensed" part, what f'ing license? And if you don't know the difference between oak and poplar..........

 

[thatguy]

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Rather than bashing the people selling it, try doing it yourself. Tell me more about the "licensed" part, what f'ing license? And if you don't know the difference between oak and poplar..........

Almost always do it myself and I burn plenty.
As for seasoned and green, poplar and oak, the problem is that you don't know what you get until it's been dumped. Same for the actual size of the cord.

If you are selling firewood you should check into the license. I am sure the state has a nice fine for you if you don't.

 

[foodcritic]

Rather than bashing the people selling it, try doing it yourself. Tell me more about the "licensed" part, what f'ing license? And if you don't know the difference between oak and poplar..........

About Buying Firewood

If the dealer is in the firewood business, they shall have a Forest Products Operators License issued by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources - Forest Service. The Maryland Forest Service can provide you with a list of licensed operators in your area. If you have found a potential dealer, you can easily check if they are properly licensed by calling (410) 260-8531 or by using this link: Find Licensed Forest Product Operators | Forest Service | Maryland Department of Natural Resources, select "firewood" and your county.

 

[Popster]

FWIW, poplar is a hardwood. Just doesn't have as many btu's as oak, etc. I like poplar in for the early and late season; keeps the house from getting too hot. Also, if wood is too dry, it burns too quickly. One year old oak, locust, maple, hickory, walnut and cherry are all great.