First time residential buyers may be overwhelmed by the terms, the types and the quantities:
"How big is a 4ftx8ft stack?", "What is best to burn?", "How much will I need for the year?"....
These and other questions are asked on an almost daily basis here at Berry Bros. Firewood Co.
On this "Easy Guide" page we will attempt to take the guesswork out of ordering for you.
"HOW MUCH WOOD DO I NEED?"
The amount of wood you will need for a season depends on several factors, some are listed below:
- How many days a week will you burn?
- How long do you plan on burning each time?
- What type of wood will you burn?
- Are you burning for ambiance, heating a home or both?
- Do you have a gas starter or gas assist in your fireplace?
- How many fireplaces will be used at a time?
- Are you burning both indoors and outdoors?
EXAMPLES:
- An average household burning firewood in an indoor fireplace 2-3 times per week during the colder months will require a minimum of a 4'x8' stack. The type of wood recommended would be a Juniper or Pine. For a longer lasting fire we recommend mixing in a clean burning hardwood (i.e. Almond, Mesquite, Pecan etc.).
- A household burning firewood every day for supplemental heating will require, at a minimum, a 4'x16' stack per season. Most people that heat with wood will choose one of our hardwoods.
- A person needing firewood for a couple of nights or a party will not need much wood. We have a drive-in retail yard that sells smaller quantities (smaller amounts are something we do not deliver--minimum delivery is 4ft x 8ft stack). We stock all quantities, down to a $15 large bag. To see "Pick Up By The Bag" prices click here. To see "Pick Up By The Stack" prices click here.