What log species should I buy – birch, ash or oak? What are the differences?

Birch lights very easily and gives a lively, bright flame with fast heat output - perfect for quick fires and smaller stoves. Ash burns steadily and produces excellent heat, making it a great all-rounder for regular use. Oak is a dense hardwood that burns slowly with long-lasting heat and a steady flame - ideal for long, slow-burning fires. All three species are high-quality kiln dried hardwoods and suitable for indoor or outdoor use.

Standard Kiln Dried Oak Firewood Crate

Name: Standard Kiln Dried Oak Firewood Crate
Brand: Calido
SKU: OAKCRATE117
Price: 369.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£369.00

Unit price: £213.29 per m3

• 99% kiln dried oak hardwood logs
• Long burn time and strong heat output
• Ready to Burn approved, moisture below 20%
• ~1.73 loose m³ crate volume
• ~25cm logs, fits most stoves and fires
• Fast delivery to UK mainland postcodes
• Select your preferred delivery date before checkout

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Standard Kiln Dried Oak Firewood Crate

Our standard crate of kiln dried oak firewood is an excellent choice for customers looking for long-lasting heat and outstanding fuel efficiency. Oak is one of the densest hardwood firewood species available, producing a slow, steady burn and exceptional heat retention. With a moisture content below 20%, these logs are Ready to Burn approved and suitable for wood burning stoves, open fires, fireplaces and outdoor cooking.

Why Choose Kiln Dried Oak Firewood?

Oak hardwood is highly regarded for its extended burn time and consistent heat output. Its dense structure allows it to burn slower than many other species, making it ideal for those who prefer a controlled fire with fewer refuels. It is particularly popular for wood burning stoves, pizza ovens and outdoor cooking applications.

Dense hardwood with extended burn time

Strong, consistent heat output

Clean burning with low moisture content

Ideal for stoves, fireplaces and outdoor cooking

Ready to Burn approved for peace of mind

Standard Crate Firewood Supply

The standard crate contains approximately 1.73 loose cubic metres of kiln dried oak logs, making it ideal for households that regularly use wood fuel throughout the heating season. Supplied in a sturdy wooden crate, the logs are easy to store and stack while providing excellent value for regular firewood users.

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If you burn firewood regularly, our larger crate sizes offer better value per cubic metre and fewer repeat deliveries throughout the year.

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Key Information

99% Kiln Dried Oak Logs

Long burn time and strong heat output

Ready to Burn approved, moisture below 20%

Approximate 1.73 loose m³ volume

Log Length: ~25cm (+/- 10%), fits most stoves and fires

Fast Scotland and UK-wide delivery – choose your preferred delivery date at checkout

Crate Dimensions

Internal Dimensions: ~0.85m (D) x ~1.15m (W) x ~1.06m (H)

Approximate Loose Volume: 1.73m³

Total Height including Pallet: ~1.2m (120cm)

Specifications

Species: Oak (approximately 99%)

Moisture Content: Below 20%

Certification: Ready to Burn Approved

Crate Type: Standard Crate

Approximate Loose Volume: 1.73m³

Log Length: Approximately 25cm (+/- 10%)

Suitable For: Wood burning stoves, open fires, fireplaces and outdoor cooking

Delivery: Fast delivery to UK mainland postcodes

As oak is a natural product, log sizes can vary more than with birch or ash. Crates may contain a mixture of smaller and larger logs. If you have a preference, please add a note to your order and we will do our best to accommodate, although exact sizes cannot be guaranteed. Contains approximately 99% kiln dried oak logs, with a very small number of other hardwood species occasionally present.
Standard Crate
Height – Approx. 1.06m (±5%)
Width – Approx. 1.15m (±5%)
Depth – Approx. 0.85m (±5%)
Loose Volume – Approx. 1.73 m³
Wood Species – Oak
Oak Wood Properties - Long burn time and strong heat output
Delivery Vehicles & Access:
Nationwide deliveries are made using 18-tonne lorries via Palletline and local deliveries in the Stirling area are usually made by a 12-tonne delivery vehicle with our own driver.
Smaller vehicles may be available on request, but this cannot be guaranteed. If you need a smaller vehicle, please notify our team each time you order.
Full Pallets of Briquettes will always be delivered on the larger 18 tonne vehicles - they cannot be delivered on small 7.5 tonne vehicles due to the weight limits restriction on the tail lifts.

Delivery & Unloading Process:
Deliveries are kerbside only, but where possible, the driver may move the pallet closer to your property if terrain allows.
The lorry is equipped with a tail lift and the driver will use a pallet truck to unload your goods.
Important: Pallet trucks can only be used on firm, level ground such as concrete, tarmac, or monoblock. They cannot be used on slopes, loose gravel, grass, or mud, so an alternative drop-off location would be required.

Space & Access Requirements:
The delivery lorry is approximately the size of a fire engine. If you have restricted access, please inform us before ordering.
Pallets are about 1.2 m wide, so ensure gates or entryways are wide enough to accommodate them.
Drivers are not insured to unpack or carry goods into your house.

Empty Crate & Pallet Collection Policy:
Disposal of crates and pallets is the customer’s responsibility.
Delivery drivers are unable to collect empty crates or pallets after delivery. This is due to carrier restrictions – empty crates can be classed as waste, requiring a waste carrier’s licence, and vehicles often do not have space to take them back.
Many customers cut the crates up for kindling (they’re kiln-dried, so ideal for this), or offer them for free on local selling pages, where they’re often collected quickly.

Delivery Dates & Timings:
You can select a preferred delivery date at checkout. We aim to deliver on this date, but if we can’t, we will contact you to arrange another suitable time.
We can't guarantee a specific delivery date for the following postcodes:

HS, IV4-5, IV13-14, IV21-24, IV26-28, IV40-49, IV51-56, IV63, KA27-28, KW11, KW13-17, PA20-38, PA41-49, PA60-78, PA80, PH26, PH32-44, PH49-50, PO30-41, TR21-25, ZE.

If your order is time-sensitive, please contact us before purchasing.
Pallet deliveries are made between 8 am and 6 pm.
We or our carrier may provide an Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) on the day of delivery. This is provided in good faith however delays can happen due to unforeseen circumstances.
ETAs can only be provided on the day of delivery and not in advance

Shipping Restrictions:
We do not ship to Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.

Need an Update?
If you need to check on your delivery, call us on 01786 357057, and we’ll be happy to help.

This information forms part of our Terms & Conditions, which can be found here.

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Your Firewood Questions Answered

Birch lights very easily and gives a lively, bright flame with fast heat output - perfect for quick fires and smaller stoves.
Ash burns steadily and produces excellent heat, making it a great all-rounder for regular use.
Oak is a dense hardwood that burns slowly with long-lasting heat and a steady flame - ideal for long, slow-burning fires.
All three species are high-quality kiln dried hardwoods and suitable for indoor or outdoor use.

Yes, all of our logs are kiln dried to a moisture content of below 20% and are Ready to Burn certified. All our briquettes are also Ready to Burn approved and the moisture content is usually around 10%. This makes our logs and briquettes perfectly suited for wood burning stoves, multi-fuel stoves, open fires, firepits and pizza ovens.

Yes, as they are low moisture, our logs and briquettes burn cleanly and efficiently with minimal smoke, less soot build-up and very little residue. This helps protect your stove, chimney or flue while producing more heat from every log.

No, once logs have been used, it’s the customer’s responsibility to dispose of or repurpose the crate or pallet. Many customers find they’re great for kindling storage or as garden planters.

We deliver to all UK mainland postcodes, excluding Northern Ireland. Deliveries to certain remote or hard-to-reach postcodes may take a little longer, and we’re unable to guarantee a specific delivery date for these locations:

HS, IM, IV4-5, IV13-14, IV21-24, IV26-28, IV40-49, IV51-56, IV63, KA27-28, KW11, KW13-17, PA20-38, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH26, PH32-36, PH37-44, PH49-50, PO30-41, TR21-25, ZE

Standard Kiln Dried Oak Firewood Crate