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

Next-Day Delivery Included

All Alder crates are delivered next working day when ordered before 12pm. Tracking is sent once your pallet arrives at the local hub (usually around 10pm), and you’ll receive an ETA from there.

How It Arrives

Delivered on an 18-tonne tail-lift vehicle (same size as a bin lorry). The crate is securely wrapped and shower-resistant.

Kerbside Delivery

We can only guarantee kerbside drop-off, but drivers are friendly and will usually try their best to get the pallet where you want it as long as access and ground conditions allow.

Basic Access Requirements

– Hard, flat ground for the pallet truck
– No steep slopes, gravel, or soft surfaces
– Road access suitable for an 18t vehicle

Delivery Window

Deliveries run 8am–6pm, Monday–Friday. For full details on access requirements, vehicles and tracking, see our delivery information.

DESCRIPTION

Kiln-Dried Alder Logs

Our kiln-dried Alder logs offer clean, reliable heat with a moisture content below 20%. Alder lights quickly, produces a steady bright flame and leaves minimal residue, making it ideal for log burners, multi-fuel stoves and fire pits. The Ready to Burn moisture level ensures consistent performance and efficient heat in all modern appliances, with a noticeably cleaner burn than seasoned wood.

Each crate is tightly hand-stacked to reduce air gaps and provide strong value. A full crate is roughly equivalent to 1.8m³ of loose-filled logs, giving far more usable wood than bags or totes. Alder sits between Birch and Oak in burn characteristics, and the wood-burning chart offers an easy comparison across species. Our full crate range, including Birch and Oak, gives customers flexibility depending on the flame profile and heat output they prefer.

Every crate contains 100% Alder with no mixing. Kiln drying ensures a hotter and cleaner burn, improved stove efficiency and reduced soot build-up. Before dispatch, each crate is fitted with a shower-resistant cover and fully shrink-wrapped for protection during transit. More details on how your pallet arrives can be found in the delivery information.

SPECIFICATON

What You Get with our Alder Crate

Wood Type: Alder hardwood

Log Length: 25cm (typical length, small tolerance)

Moisture Content: <20% (Ready to Burn certified)

Stacked Volume: 1.12 m³

Value: crate is hand-packed tightly to reduce empty space

Crate Size: 120cm tall × 110cm wide × 85cm deep (1.12m³)

Loose-Fill Equivalent: roughly 1.8 m³ of loose logs

Comparable To: around 2.8 standard tonne bags

Alder’s Fast-Burning Heat Delivery

QUICK TO LIGHT, EASY TO RUN

Alder is a favourite for fast-starting fires thanks to its lower density and clean kiln-dried finish. It catches quickly and produces immediate warmth without needing intense airflow or heavy kindling.

HIGH HEAT IN LESS TIME

Although it burns faster than denser hardwoods, alder delivers impressive heat intensity, making it ideal for rapid room warming or shorter burning sessions during the day.

IDEAL FOR FREQUENT EVERYDAY USE

For regular burners who prefer efficient, easy-to-manage fires rather than slow all-night logs, alder provides a stable, responsive flame that’s simple to control in modern stoves.

PERFECT COMPANION WOOD

Many experienced stove users combine alder with slower woods like oak or hornbeam — using alder to establish a strong base before loading longer-burning logs for extended heat.

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.

Want to learn more about our logs?

Our blogs break down the real differences between log types, explain why kiln-dried matters, and share tips to get the best from every burn. They're easy to read, straight to the point, and actually useful — whether you're new to it or just want to know more about what’s going in your stove.

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Kiln Dried Alder Crate

Next-Day Delivery Included

How It Arrives

Kerbside Delivery

Basic Access Requirements

Delivery Window

Kiln-Dried Alder Logs

What You Get with our Alder Crate

Alder’s Fast-Burning Heat Delivery

QUICK TO LIGHT, EASY TO RUN

HIGH HEAT IN LESS TIME

IDEAL FOR FREQUENT EVERYDAY USE

PERFECT COMPANION WOOD

Frequently Asked Questions

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