Topic: For all you northerners that use fireplaces every night

[JMM]

Exactly what is a cord of wood? I have a pic I can e-mail to anyone, 500 pesos (less than 45 dollars) for a lot of good burning Elm, sh*te, this stuff burns better than the crap I used to buy at H.E.B. in austin, and they delivered and stacked at no extra charge! I looked at the stack and seems pretty big pile, I just wanted to know what the different sizes are when it comes to firewood sales, sort of like gas, ya know? 1 gallon, 5 gallans, etc... Is there the same different titles for different amounts of wood?  

[IKV Nemesis D7L]

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
2. A solid measure, equivalent to 128 cubic feet; a pile of  wood, or other coarse material, eight feet long, four feet high, and four feet broad; -- originally measured with a cord or line.

{Cord wood}, wood for fuel cut to the length of four feet  (when of full measure).

2. To arrange (wood, etc.) in a pile for measurement by the cord.


 

[JMM]

Thanks Nem, I appreciate it, I think that is about what I got. Any ideas on avg American prices on that of oak or elm firewood?  

[IKV Nemesis D7L]

Quote:
Thanks Nem, I appreciate it, I think that is about what I got. Any ideas on avg American prices on that of oak or elm firewood?  

No problem.  I used google to find it.  As to prices, not a clue.  

[JMM]

Well, it is late at night, and still the holidays, perhaps in the morning I will get an answer. Thank you for the info.  

[WillWeasel]

Well a cord Oak, Hickory and Sweetgum, the more common stuff burned down in Georgia,
bsides Pine, goes for around 65-75. You can Get pine for about 50-60 bucks but it burns like crap and gives off very little heat.  

[JMM]

Thanks Stan! I guess I got a really good deal then, though Elm does burn well, it kinda burns fast too! They also have mesquite here as well, as it is common in Texas and northern Mexico. I do miss the Oak trees of Texas though, man that stuff burns great!  

[Soreyes]

Out here in CA a Cord of Oak goes for about $110.00............ That is here in the San Jose Bay Area!!!

And yes as of 2004 the Bay Area is suppose to be called "The San Jose Bay Area" . Due to San Jose having more jobs, and a larger Population Then San Francisco!

[JMM]

Does it get very cold there though Soreyes? Is there a big demand? It's all about using your noggin brother, in some areas oak is all you see, and by simply moving one product in a low deman area to another place where it is in high demand can bring you some extra cash. I'll let you guys know soon what ceramic tile goes for here in Chihuahua, and we ALL know houses with properly installed ceramic tile floors go for in the U.S.    

[Soreyes]

It does not get to cold here. It can get down to the low 30s.  They do have some places down here in south San Jose that sell wood by the cord. I believe why the price is so high is that the loggers have to travel to the central coast area to get the wood. There are to many Off limit areas to logging here in the Bay Area.

[JMM]

Chihuahua used to have the mountains covered with trees, just like the hills of Austin have, but irresponsible logging by Mexican and American interests left them bare. Time to replant if Mexico ever gets it's sh*te together.    

[JMM]

Exactly what is a cord of wood? I have a pic I can e-mail to anyone, 500 pesos (less than 45 dollars) for a lot of good burning Elm, sh*te, this stuff burns better than the crap I used to buy at H.E.B. in austin, and they delivered and stacked at no extra charge! I looked at the stack and seems pretty big pile, I just wanted to know what the different sizes are when it comes to firewood sales, sort of like gas, ya know? 1 gallon, 5 gallans, etc... Is there the same different titles for different amounts of wood?  

[IKV Nemesis D7L]

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
2. A solid measure, equivalent to 128 cubic feet; a pile of  wood, or other coarse material, eight feet long, four feet high, and four feet broad; -- originally measured with a cord or line.

{Cord wood}, wood for fuel cut to the length of four feet  (when of full measure).

2. To arrange (wood, etc.) in a pile for measurement by the cord.


 

[JMM]

Thanks Nem, I appreciate it, I think that is about what I got. Any ideas on avg American prices on that of oak or elm firewood?  

[IKV Nemesis D7L]

Quote:
Thanks Nem, I appreciate it, I think that is about what I got. Any ideas on avg American prices on that of oak or elm firewood?  

No problem.  I used google to find it.  As to prices, not a clue.  

[JMM]

Well, it is late at night, and still the holidays, perhaps in the morning I will get an answer. Thank you for the info.  

[WillWeasel]

Well a cord Oak, Hickory and Sweetgum, the more common stuff burned down in Georgia,
bsides Pine, goes for around 65-75. You can Get pine for about 50-60 bucks but it burns like crap and gives off very little heat.  

[JMM]

Thanks Stan! I guess I got a really good deal then, though Elm does burn well, it kinda burns fast too! They also have mesquite here as well, as it is common in Texas and northern Mexico. I do miss the Oak trees of Texas though, man that stuff burns great!  

[Soreyes]

Out here in CA a Cord of Oak goes for about $110.00............ That is here in the San Jose Bay Area!!!

And yes as of 2004 the Bay Area is suppose to be called "The San Jose Bay Area" . Due to San Jose having more jobs, and a larger Population Then San Francisco!

[JMM]

Does it get very cold there though Soreyes? Is there a big demand? It's all about using your noggin brother, in some areas oak is all you see, and by simply moving one product in a low deman area to another place where it is in high demand can bring you some extra cash. I'll let you guys know soon what ceramic tile goes for here in Chihuahua, and we ALL know houses with properly installed ceramic tile floors go for in the U.S.