Kiln-Dried Oak Logs – Medium Crate (1.20m³)

Kiln-dried oak logs at a glance

Why choose kiln-dried oak logs?

Oak is one of the densest commonly available firewoods. Once the fire is properly established, it burns slowly and steadily, providing sustained warmth over a longer period.

Oak logs are a good choice for:

• Long, steady fires
• Sustained heat through colder evenings
• Reducing how frequently the fire needs refuelling
• Wood-burning stoves that are already up to temperature
• Customers who prioritise burn duration over very fast lighting

Because oak is dense, it generally takes longer to catch than birch and benefits from a well-established firebed. Start with dry kindling and smaller, easier-lighting logs before adding oak once the fire is burning strongly.

When correctly kiln dried, oak provides a dependable, controlled fire with strong heat and a long burn cycle.

Read our complete guide to burning kiln-dried oak logs for more detailed advice.

How much wood is in the crate?

This medium crate contains approximately 1.20m³ of hand-stacked kiln-dried oak logs.

Hand-stacking reduces the empty spaces between individual logs and makes efficient use of the crate. A hand-stacked crate therefore contains more actual firewood than the same measured volume of loosely tipped logs.

Once removed from the crate and tipped into a loose pile, the logs are equivalent to approximately 1.7m³ of loose firewood, or roughly three of our standard tote bags.

The loose-volume and tote-bag figures are approximate comparisons. Firewood is a natural product and individual logs vary in shape and thickness. The amount of air between loose logs also changes according to how they fall and settle.

The complete crate measures approximately 120cm high × 118cm wide × 85cm deep, allowing you to check your available storage space before ordering.

Why are kiln-dried logs sold by volume rather than weight?

Firewood is normally sold by volume because its weight varies significantly according to moisture content.

Freshly cut or insufficiently seasoned wood weighs more because it contains more water, not because it provides more usable fuel. Properly kiln-dried logs will naturally weigh less than an equivalent volume of wet firewood.

Comparing stacked or loose volume therefore gives a more meaningful indication of the quantity of properly dried logs you will receive.

What is included?

Your order contains one palletised wooden crate filled with hand-stacked, kiln-dried oak logs.

• 100% oak hardwood
• Split logs with natural bark remaining
• Approximately 25cm long, with some natural variation
• Variable thicknesses because firewood is a natural product
• Ready to Burn certified and typically below 20% moisture
• Approximately 1.20m³ stacked volume

This listing contains kiln-dried logs only. Kindling and firelighters are not included. For a complete fire-lighting bundle, choose our medium crate of kiln-dried oak logs with four nets of kindling.

Once empty, the wooden crate can be carefully broken down and used as kindling. Take appropriate care when removing and handling nails, staples and other metal fixings.

Ready to Burn kiln-dried oak firewood

These oak logs are certified under the Ready to Burn scheme using certificate number WS234/00001.

The logs typically measure below 20% moisture and are ready to use without further seasoning, provided they remain properly stored and protected from rain after delivery.

Burning properly dried firewood helps your appliance operate more efficiently and produces a cleaner, more reliable fire than burning wet or insufficiently seasoned logs.

Learn more about firewood moisture and certification in our guide to the Ready to Burn scheme.

Should you choose oak, ash or birch logs?

Choose oak if you prioritise a slow, sustained burn and want fewer interruptions to refuel an established fire.

Choose ash if you want a versatile everyday firewood that balances relatively easy lighting with strong heat and good burn duration. View our 1.20m³ crate of kiln-dried ash logs.

Choose birch if fast lighting, quick warmth and a bright, lively flame are your main priorities. View our 1.20m³ crate of kiln-dried birch logs.

For a fuller comparison, read our guide to choosing between birch, ash, oak and hornbeam logs.

How to store your oak logs

Keep your kiln-dried logs somewhere covered, dry and well ventilated after delivery. Logs exposed to rain or stored in a damp, enclosed space can absorb moisture again.

For best results:

• Store the logs under cover
• Keep them raised above wet ground
• Allow air to circulate around the logs
• Protect them from driving rain
• Avoid completely wrapping them in non-breathable plastic
• Only bring a manageable quantity indoors at a time

Free delivery to most UK mainland postcodes

Free standard delivery is included to most UK mainland postcodes. Enter your postcode during checkout to confirm availability and view any applicable regional surcharge before payment.

National orders are normally delivered on a pallet to the kerbside or nearest safe and accessible point. The driver will use a pallet truck, which requires a firm, flat and level surface such as concrete or tarmac.

Pallet trucks cannot normally operate safely on:

• Grass or soft ground
• Loose gravel
• Steps or raised thresholds
• Steep slopes
• Uneven or damaged surfaces

We also provide local delivery using our own vehicles in parts of South Cumbria, North Lancashire and North Yorkshire.

Collection is available from our depot in Sedbergh.

Please read our full delivery information and access requirements before ordering. Contact us before placing your order if access to your property may be difficult.