FAQs
Q: What is a “full cord?” “half cord?” “quarter cord?”
A: A full cord is 4ft x4ft x 8ft; approximately 550 logs. A half cord is 4ft x 4ft x 4ft; approximately 275 logs. A quarter cord is 4ft x 4ft x 2ft; approximately 130 logs.
Q: What is a “Wheelbarrow”? & Do you deliver wheelbarrows?
A: A wheelbarrow is approx. 35 logs. Wheelbarrows are for pick-up only.
The smallest amount we deliver is a 1/4 cord.
Q: What is a “bag?”
A: 40 lbs. of cooking wood in 6-8 in. long chunks
Q: Can I pick-up directly from the Olson Firewood Headquarters?
A: Absolutely. Loading is provided! Please call to schedule an appointment for onsite pick-ups.
Click the “Gallery” tab for pictures of a 5.5 ft. truck bed loaded with a 1/4 cord. Truck beds smaller than 6 ft. cannot hold 1/2 cords.
Q: What is “seasoned” wood?
A: Seasoning is the process of drying wood before use. We allow our wood to sit for about 8-10 months in order to dry-out and become perfectly seasoned. Unseasoned wood produces smoke and burns poorly.
Q: I have a gas starter, do I need a soft wood?
A: No, a gas starter will start the fire then can be turned off. Just keep feeding the fire logs as needed!
Q: What if I don’t have a gas starter?
A: We recommend getting a 50/50 mix of soft wood & hard wood. The soft wood will get the fire going & keep it going.
Q: What is soft wood?
A: Soft wood is starter wood. It won’t last long but does help get the fire going & keep it going. Great for campfires or fireplaces with no gas starter. Examples of soft woods we carry, Avocado & Pine.
Q: What is hard wood?
A: Hard wood is tough to get going but lasts longer once started & will burn hotter. Examples of hard woods we carry, Oak, Eucalyptus & Almond.