It's that time again. Complaints are arriving with regularity about delivery of "short" cords of wood among town folks. It seems woodcutters down the hill are sending more short cut pieces than we remember.( short pieces are anything under 16 inches).
Points to remember when purchasing a Cord of wood:
1. the measure is of volume
2. it is NOT nominal: the measure is constant: 4' X 4'X 8'= 128 cubic feet
3. wood is tightly packed, not dumped in a pile(on site or in yard).
4. wood should be delivered and stacked for accuracy; or stacked tightly on the delivery truck; or picked up at yard where it has been stacked!
What does a 6" shortage equal? 16 cubic feet! or more than 10% of a cord.
Pay attention and question any delivery/sale that doesn't measure up- it's your money, spend it wisely.
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