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"A cord is not a truckload or a pile dumped in your driveway. It must measure 128
cubic feet, and measure four feet by four feet by eight feet long when closely
stacked," specified Lindstrom.
cubic feet, and measure four feet by four feet by eight feet long when closely
stacked," specified Lindstrom.
- Some states specifically prohibit the terms "cord", "face cord", "pile" or
"truckload" from being used in advertising the sale of cordwood or firewood.
- The first stacking of firewood is the legal measurement and doesn't necessarily
happen on your property after delivery.
- Sellers are required to disclose their name and address, the amount of cubic
feet sold and price charged on the customer's invoice or delivery ticket.
- A standard pickup truck full of loose firewood that "should be about a cord" is
simply NOT a cord. If anything, it might be a "face cord", which is roughly one-
third of 128 cubic feet.
- Beware the dump! Get a delivery receipt attesting to the quantity sold and
stack it tightly and promptly. Measure and take pictures. If the quantity
delivered is less than promised, contact your local weights and measures office
or the Division of Standards.
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"The density of firewood is also very important if you are going to use it as a
supplemental heating source. Ideally, you want a hard wood that is seasoned and
ready to burn, added Lindstrom."
supplemental heating source. Ideally, you want a hard wood that is seasoned and
ready to burn, added Lindstrom."
- Purchase fully seasoned firewood or split your firewood at least six months
before use. Keep it off the ground and covered with plastic, allowing air to
circulate freely.
- Green wood (freshly cut) has less heat value because energy is expended
evaporating moisture trapped in the wood.
- Different species of firewood yield varying amounts of heat per cord.
For those of you thinking about cutting your own firewood, you'll be interested in
reading "Estimating Firewood from Standing Trees" (PDF) by the University of New
Hampshire Cooperative Extension.
reading "Estimating Firewood from Standing Trees" (PDF) by the University of New
Hampshire Cooperative Extension.
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Homeowners with wood
burning stoves or fireplaces
looking to offset heating costs
this winter should consider the
availability, price, heating
efficiency and quantity of
firewood promised leading up
to the order.
"If you order a cord of
firewood, make sure the dealer
understands that what you
expect to get is what the law
provides," said Massachusetts
Consumer Affairs Director Beth
Lindstrom.
burning stoves or fireplaces
looking to offset heating costs
this winter should consider the
availability, price, heating
efficiency and quantity of
firewood promised leading up
to the order.
"If you order a cord of
firewood, make sure the dealer
understands that what you
expect to get is what the law
provides," said Massachusetts
Consumer Affairs Director Beth
Lindstrom.
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