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Ordering & pricing

Ordering & pricing

How much does a cord of firewood cost from Mountain Man Firewoods?

A full cord of seasoned oak is $777 and a full cord of oak/cedar mix is $655, delivered free within our service area. Half cords are $444 (oak) and $333 (mix); quarter cords are $222 (oak) and $177 (mix). All wood is precut to 16 inches.

How big is a cord of firewood?

A full cord is 128 cubic feet of tightly stacked wood, typically a stack 4 feet high, 4 feet deep and 8 feet long. A half cord is 64 cubic feet and a quarter cord is 32 cubic feet. California law requires firewood to be sold by the cord or a fraction of a cord, and that is how we measure every load.

Is your firewood seasoned?

Yes. Our oak is seasoned hardwood, split and dried so it lights easily, burns hot and produces far less smoke and creosote than green wood. Seasoned firewood generally has a moisture content of 20 percent or lower.

Is delivery free?

Yes, delivery is free within our service area, which covers Anza, Aguanga, Idyllwild, Mountain Center, Garner Valley, Pinyon Pines, Temecula, Hemet and the Palm Desert area. Call (951) 704-4175 to confirm your address.

Do you stack the wood?

Our prices are for a dumped delivery where you direct us. Stacking is available for an additional fee; ask when you order and we will quote it for your location.

What length is the wood cut to?

Everything is precut to 16 inches, which fits nearly all fireplaces, inserts and wood stoves. Custom lengths are available and add 10 percent to the listed price.

What is the difference between oak and the oak/cedar mix?

Oak is a dense hardwood that burns long, hot and steady with excellent coals, ideal for wood stoves and overnight heat. The oak/cedar mix adds cedar, which lights fast and smells great but burns quicker. The mix costs less per cord and is popular for fire pits, campfires and ambiance fires.

Can I buy a small amount of firewood?

Yes. Seasoned oak bundles are $16.99 each at Mr. Happy's Mercantile, 57475 Hwy 371, Anza, CA 92539. Bundles can also be delivered in quantities of 10 or more.

How do I order?

Call or text (951) 704-4175 with your address and the size and type of wood you want. We will confirm your delivery window and price. You can also send a quote request from our contact page.

How far in advance should I order?

Order in early fall if you can. Demand spikes with the first cold snap and mountain deliveries depend on the weather. During peak season allow up to a week for delivery.

Delivery

Delivery

Where do you deliver firewood?

We deliver throughout the Anza Valley and San Jacinto Mountains (Anza, Aguanga, Idyllwild, Mountain Center, Garner Valley, Pinyon Pines) and down the hill to Temecula, Hemet and the Palm Desert area. Delivery is free within our service area.

Do I need to be home for delivery?

Not necessarily. If you tell us exactly where to place the wood and how to access the property, we can deliver while you are out and you can pay by phone.

How is the wood delivered?

By truck, dumped in the spot you choose: driveway, side yard or near your stack. We need enough clearance for a pickup or dump trailer to back in. Stacking is available for an added fee.

Seasoned oak

Seasoned oak

Why is oak considered the best firewood?

Oak is a hardwood with high density, so each piece holds more energy. A cord of seasoned oak produces roughly 24 to 26 million BTU, compared with about 15 million for cedar and 20 million for pine. It burns slowly, holds coals for hours and produces little smoke when properly seasoned.

How long does a cord of oak last?

For a home heated primarily with a wood stove in the Anza or Idyllwild mountains, a full cord of oak typically lasts four to six weeks of steady winter burning. A household lighting evening fireplace fires a few nights a week can stretch a half cord across the season.

Does oak firewood spark or pop?

Very little. Oak is a low-spark hardwood, which makes it safer than pine, juniper or pinyon for open indoor fireplaces.

Oak/cedar mix

Oak/cedar mix

Is cedar good firewood?

Cedar is excellent for starting fires and for outdoor use. It lights easily, burns hot and gives off a pleasant aroma. On its own it burns fast and can pop, which is why we blend it with oak: cedar gets the fire going and oak carries the heat.

Is the oak/cedar mix okay for an indoor fireplace?

Yes, with a screen in place. Cedar can throw an occasional spark, so use a fireplace screen or glass doors. For wood stoves with closed doors it is not a concern.

What is the ratio of oak to cedar?

Loads are a blend of seasoned oak and cedar; the exact ratio varies with what we are splitting. If you need mostly oak, order the seasoned oak load instead.

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