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Draug · 08-23-2017, 12:27 AM

I've used Bark Mulch Depot over near Calaway Park. It is convenient and on the way out to the mountains.

IIRC, it was about $150 for split birch, stacked as tight as you can, completely filling an 8ft pick-up truck box. It is supposedly 1/3 of a cord. You need to load the truck yourself from their huge pile of wood. They also deliver massive bags and truck loads if you're looking to fill a shed for the winter.

I've bought birch and pine (is cheaper) from them; there is no comparison. Birch is way better. Burns so much cleaner, longer, and hotter. The only "downside" is there is not near as much popping and exploding as when burning Pine, which we all know can be quite entertaining.

My cousin has a farm shop and barn heated with a modern wood burning setup. The cheapest way he gets wood is to buy a whole logging truck full, delivered to his farm. Then he cuts and splits it himself. I think it was $2500 for the semi trailer load.

08-23-2017, 12:27 AM	#7
Draug First Line Centre Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	I've used Bark Mulch Depot over near Calaway Park. It is convenient and on the way out to the mountains. IIRC, it was about $150 for split birch, stacked as tight as you can, completely filling an 8ft pick-up truck box. It is supposedly 1/3 of a cord. You need to load the truck yourself from their huge pile of wood. They also deliver massive bags and truck loads if you're looking to fill a shed for the winter. I've bought birch and pine (is cheaper) from them; there is no comparison. Birch is way better. Burns so much cleaner, longer, and hotter. The only "downside" is there is not near as much popping and exploding as when burning Pine, which we all know can be quite entertaining. My cousin has a farm shop and barn heated with a modern wood burning setup. The cheapest way he gets wood is to buy a whole logging truck full, delivered to his farm. Then he cuts and splits it himself. I think it was $2500 for the semi trailer load. Last edited by Draug; 08-23-2017 at 12:32 AM.