Alder, Superior Dimension

s4s, KD, Clear Face. Consistent Color. 7 to 10' Lengths. Pin Knots are not a defect in Alder.
Alder, Superior Dimension Prices per Linear Footage as of May 07, 2025
Description 100-249 L.F. 250-499 L.F. 500-999 L.F. 1000+ L.F.
1x2 Superior Alder 5.15 3.15 2.40 2.00
1x3 Superior Alder 5.85 3.85 3.10 2.70
1x4 Superior Alder 6.65 4.65 3.90 3.50
1x5 Superior Alder 7.50 5.50 4.75 4.35
1x6 Superior Alder 8.95 6.95 6.20 5.80
1x8 Superior Alder 9.70 7.70 6.95 6.60
1x10 Superior Alder 11.50 9.50 8.75 8.40
1x12 Superior Alder 12.85 10.85 10.10 9.75
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Dimension Lumber
Description Number of Linear Feet Needed Subtotal
1x2 Superior Alder
LF
 
1x3 Superior Alder
LF
 
1x4 Superior Alder
LF
 
1x5 Superior Alder
LF
 
1x6 Superior Alder
LF
 
1x8 Superior Alder
LF
 
1x10 Superior Alder
LF
 
1x12 Superior Alder
LF
 
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Alder, Superior Dimension Appearance and Design Attributes

Primary Color Tone: red

  • Characteristics
    USES:  Alder wood is used to make doors, furniture, cabinets, mouldings, trim, guitars and more
    ORIGINS:  North America, primarily British Columbia, Washington & Oregon
    BOTANICAL NAME:  Alnus rubra
    COMMON NAME:  Red Alder, Superior Alder
    COLOR DETAILS:  Consistent red throughout
    WEIGHT:  2.5 lbs. per board foot Kiln dried
    WORKABILITY:  Finishes and machines extremely well, exceptional for staining and glues well.
  • Capabilities

    Superior Alder Dimension for Sale

    Wood Vendors offers both Superior Grade and Knotty Alder s4s dimension lumber. Superior is 90-100% Clear, with a consistent light tan-red color.  Alder finishes very well and  can be stained to mimic the look of walnut or cherry. Our alder mouldings are custom milled to your specifications within a tolerance of .006" using a state of the art Weinig Moulder.  We also offer Alder Lumber in various thicknesses as well as Superior Alder Mouldings and  Knotty Alder Mouldings to finish off your Alder trim projects.  We can make solid alder panels as well as alder T&G.  When it comes to alder we can do just about anything.

    Wood Vendors custom makes each order to your specifications, so give us a call at 877-983.6367 to discuss your Alder needs.

  • Additional Info
    For more information, WoodVendors recommends:
    Link: Alder Design Information
    Link: More Alder Pictures
    Link: Alder Technical Information