buying log length for home burning

keith c raymond · Jan 14, 2005

Another question from KCR. We want to buy log length green wood for future use at our home. Any ideas on average prices, type of wood, I will be "mauling" it by hand ( glutton for punishment). Appreciate any advice. Also thanks for all replys about my echo 4400 questions!

rmihalek · Jan 15, 2005

I think you can get a truck full of logs for about $375 delivered and unloaded into your yard. It may be more nowadays with diesel costing more and home heating oil prices driving up the demand for firewood. By truck load, I'm refering to a tri-axle log truck with a grapple arm for moving the logs; maybe 8 to 10 cords.

Look in the phone book for land clearing companies. Also be aware that some states have regulations on trucks such that an out-of-state operator may not be able to deliver wood to you. So, start off looking for land clearing companies in Rhode Island.

Crofter · Jan 15, 2005

Try to find out if it was skidded in mud. Makes a big diff. Here the price is 600. Can$ . Yields about 25 face cords. A load of straight and not to gnarly wood has a lot less air space and easier to split. Also make sure it has not sat at the bottom of a big pile for a year and is starting to mold. It wont dry properly after it has started to mold.

keith c raymond · Feb 5, 2005

Well, we got our delivery today. About 4-5 cords ,Ill really know of course, after I cut it up. It looks like tops, mostly,anywhere from 3" up to 12" ,relitively straight , though.Its clean though,never skidded.It was a fair deal ,I guess for 300,delivered,But next time ,I hope to get some what larger logs.Just need the snow to go away so I can get to work , as my tractor is not 4 wheel drive to move the wood....

Moze · Feb 5, 2005

When I got logs delivered a few years back, it was for around $350 a truckload. The company was pretty decent. I told them I only wanted around 10" or larger and they complied without a problem. This was up in New York in an area where there was a lot of logging competition, so that may have made a difference.