Understanding Firewood Measurements (The Honest Cord Guarantee)
The Bailey Ridge "Honest Cord" Guarantee
When you buy firewood, you are buying a specific volume of wood. Unfortunately, some sellers use confusing, non-legal terms that make it impossible to know if you're getting a fair deal. At Bailey Ridge Firewood, we believe in 100% transparency.
What is a Cord?
In the State of California and specifically in Amador County, firewood sold in bulk must be sold by a legally defined unit of measurement called a cord, or a fraction of a cord.
A cord is a stack of wood that measures 128 cubic feet.
To visualize this, imagine a neatly stacked pile of wood that is 4 feet high, 4 feet deep, and 8 feet long (4×4×8=128).
Terms to Be Wary Of
According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture and Amador County Weights & Measures, you should be cautious if a seller uses vague terms like:
"Truckload"
"Face Cord"
"Rick"
"Pile" or "Rack"
Our Promise to You
When you order a cord from Bailey Ridge Firewood, we guarantee you will receive that precise, legally defined volume. We encourage you to stack and measure your delivery. We are confident you will find that you received exactly what you paid for.
That's our Honest Cord Guarantee. It's how we build trust and ensure our customers come back year after year.
An honest cord, from an honest supplier, for an honest customer!
