Q: Do you offer cut and split Firewood?
A: Absolutely, all of the firewood we sell has been cut standard to 16” (unless alternate lengths are requested) and split 6 ways by a large wood processing machine.
Q: What is the difference between your Firewood by the Cord and your Stove Wood?
A: Firewood logs used are from dead standing trees. As you can imagine, trees all die at different stages of their lives. Some are 6” in diameter while others are up to 26.5” in diameter. All of the logs are placed through the same type of machine thus making each log split differently based on the diameter of the log. Most pieces generally are perfect size to place in your fireplace or stove. However there will be some pieces that end up being larger than others and may need to be split additionally to make these pieces more ideal for your particular stove. Our stove wood takes the guess work out of how many pieces that may need to be re-split. We personally split any larger than ideal pieces to fit your particular stove and hand stack them ready for use.
Q: Is your firewood dry?
A: YES! Our firewood is considered ready for use. A study done by Cornell University states: “It’s important to burn only wood with moisture content below 20%. Burning wood with higher moisture content creates more smoke, which contains harmful chemicals and particulates and forms creosote on your chimney. It also gives you less heat, because it takes energy to boil off the excess water.” We strive to have our firewood at 10-13% moisture which is far below the base moisture limits. By providing this exceptional firewood, more heat is provided and less creosote build-up in your chimney. Having 10-13% moisture is considered ideal. Once the moisture content gets less than 10% then the wood quickly burns away, sucking in too much air and cooling the flue gases as it does this, which in turn increases unwanted emissions. A little moisture is good for moderating the burn rate.
Q: Can you stack our firewood order?
A: Absolutely. We are happy to provide stacking services. When placing your order, you will be asked if you prefer us to drop off your firewood in one location or Please stack my firewood order. As with any labor intensive add-on, there is a charge for this service. The rate starts at $50 per cord for basic stacking. Basic stacking is defined as us being able to pull our Dump Trucks/Roll-Off Bins directly up to the stacking location. If the location you would like your firewood order stacked at is at a distance, there may be additional charges that will be discussed prior to work performed at time of delivery.
Q: What do you use to deliver our firewood?
A: We utilize CDL/DOT Rated Dump Trucks and Roll-Off Bins (aka – Dumpsters) registered to haul up 1,912.6 Cubic Feet(cuft) at a time. One cord of firewood is 128 cuft stacked. A tossed cord is 170 cuft. That means we can haul up to 11 cords at a time. We guarantee a FULL CORD of FIREWOOD!
Q: When will my firewood order be delivered?
A: As orders for firewood are placed, each order is placed on our list for delivery in the order received. We do our absolute best to deliver all orders in a timely fashion. Many customers re-order up to a year in advance and therefore have options to the weeks that they would prefer delivery. We HIGHLY recommend ordering early as weather, road conditions, equipment breakdowns can occur with little or no notice. Upon receiving your order, you will receive a confirmation email as well as text message confirming you are on our list for delivery. Once your order is being prepared, we will reach out to you to schedule a delivery date, if one has not already been assigned at time of the order being placed. All customers are notified in advance, confirmed the night prior and when we are on our way to make the delivery via phone/text. To check the status of your delivery you can always text us using the link sent to you via text. You can always check on the status of you delivery via texting us at: (406)201-8000
Q: How do I place my order?
A: ALL of our orders can be placed directly on our website www.FlatheadFatherNson.com or you can email or text us your order for returning customers. Generally we do not take any orders via phone unless absolutely necessary. The reason for this is we are always operating around heavy loud machinery, stacking firewood and sweating profusely, or driving. We do our best to answer our phone and answer as many questions that you may have, however we do not always have a computer or pen and paper nearby to take your order. By having your orders placed on our website, your order is tracked using an order # and automatically placed on our list for delivery. If you have any questions prior to making your order, please do not hesitate to call, email or text us. You are the customer and we truly value your business and want to provide the absolute BEST service possible with the limited family owned/operated staff we have.
Q: Do you have cheaper options for Firewood?
A: We can appreciate that from time to time we all go through Hard Times. We believe in giving back and making a difference. We have made it our mission to whole-heartedly support our customers and communities – making sure our neighbors have a warm environment. Each month, we offer free firewood to a person or family in need. Submissions are made to us via email at: office@FlatheadFatherNson.com
Q: Why purchase firewood from you guys?
A: SAFER, CLEANER and TOP QUALITY! When you purchase Premium Firewood from Flathead Father N’ Son, you can breathe easier knowing you are burning the cleanest firewood available in Northwest Montana. There’s no need to worry about the dangerous emissions you might experience with inferior firewood.
Much of the firewood you find from local sellers contain excessive moisture, particles and gases that are released into the air when burned, and generally are half the amount you thought you were paying for thus making the cost less at times. We minimize these concerns so you and your family can have an amazing, clean-burning fire that’s second to none. We guarantee you will always get FULL CORDS of Firewood with each order.
Our seasoned cut/split firewood burns cleaner, minimizing the amount of creosote buildup in your chimney or flue. Creosote is a byproduct released from improperly burned firewood that can clog your flue or chimney and requires excessive professional chimney cleaning services. Creosote can also be hazardous to your health if it’s left unattended. But with the cleaner-burning wood at Flathead Father N’ Son, there’s less risk of creosote buildup.
Many “firewood guys” in the area source there logs illegally from tree removals in our National Forests without a commercial firewood cutting permit. These logs are then left who-knows-where for who-knows-how-long. When you purchase wood like this, there is a high likelihood that you’re also bringing home unwanted pests and moisture. Insect-infested wood makes storing firewood inside your home impossible. It can also have devastating consequences when stored outside, as you’re allowing bugs to take up residence in your outdoor firewood storage area.
When you purchase your firewood from Flathead Father N’ Son, we ensure that your firewood is insect- and fungus-free. We purchase our logs/firewood from local loggers that have obtained the licensing, permits and authority to harvest timber to promote forest regeneration, improve wildlife habitats and promotes biodiversity of plants and animals.