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Kiln Dried Alder Crate
Kiln Dried Alder Crate
Logo with 'Ready to Burn' text and a flame design, featuring the company Mortimers Fuels.

Kiln Dried Alder Crate

£230.00

£0.20/litre

  • Burns hot and steady with minimal smoke for a clean, efficient fire.

  • Kiln-dried for easy lighting and consistent performance every time.

  • Perfect for stoves, log burners, and open fires all year round.
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DELIVERY

Crate Delivery Made Simple

Alder crates are delivered on a full pallet via tail-lift lorry. Although it is classed as a kerbside service, drivers will usually position the crate where you want it, as long as the surface is firm, flat and accessible for a pallet truck. Orders placed before the daily cut-off are dispatched the same working day, with next working day delivery from dispatch. Your crate arrives fully stacked, secure and burn-ready — quick to light, fast to heat.

DESCRIPTION

Kiln-Dried Alder Logs

Our alder firewood is kiln-dried to below 20% moisture, giving you fast ignition, strong flames and consistent heat output from the moment it catches.

Fast Burning Hardwood

Alder is one of the quickest-burning hardwoods, making it perfect for quick heat, shorter burns and getting a fire established before adding denser logs if desired.

Bright & Lively Flame

Known for its energetic burn and warm radiant output, alder delivers a vivid flame pattern that’s ideal for creating instant warmth and atmosphere.

Full Crate Delivery

Each crate is tightly packed for maximum volume and arrives ready to stack, store or burn straight away — with no sorting or drying required.

KEY FEATURES

What You Get with our Oak Crate

Full-size crate (approx. 1.1m³ of stacked alder firewood)

Lightweight hardwood that burns quickly with strong heat

Ideal for fast ignition and lively flames

Kiln-dried below 20% moisture

Clean, low-smoke burn with quick heat-up

Great starter or daytime burning wood

Packed in a ventilated wooden crate

Delivered by tail-lift lorry (placed where access allows)

Alder’s Fast-Burning Heat Delivery

Frequently Asked Questions

Is alder good firewood for log burners?

Yes — alder is an excellent hardwood for log burners when kiln-dried. It lights quickly, produces strong early heat and gives a bright flame, making it ideal for everyday use or as a fire starter.

How fast does alder firewood burn?

Alder burns faster than dense hardwoods like oak or hornbeam. It provides quick, high heat but won’t last as long per log, making it ideal for shorter fires or topping up during the day.

Is oak better than alder for burning?

Oak burns longer due to its higher density, while alder burns faster but gets up to temperature more quickly. Alder is ideal for quick, hot burns or fire starting, whereas oak is better for long, slow heat.

Is alder a hardwood or softwood?

Alder is a hardwood, but it’s one of the lighter varieties. It sits between softwood and dense hardwoods in terms of burn time — but produces a cleaner, hotter flame than typical softwoods.

Is alder firewood right for my stove?

Most modern stoves handle alder very well. It’s particularly good for users who burn frequently and prefer responsive, easy-to-control heat without waiting long for the fire to build.

How are alder crates delivered, and how fast is delivery?

Alder crates are delivered via tail-lift lorry on a pallet. Drivers will usually place the crate in your preferred spot if access is flat and clear. Orders placed before the cut-off are typically dispatched the same working day for next working day delivery.

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