Different websites have much lower BTUs listed (about 15/cord). I also have 3 chestnut trees that are rock hard and the heaviest wood I have handled, perhaps other than dogwood, it is listed at 18. I guess density and hardness don't directly correlate to BTUs.
Well said, Hammer! I wasn't complaining, just a bit confounded, as it seems like high density ought to have more heat in it.
I have three alternatives: Three or four cords of oak on the ground, cut into rounds at the far end of the property, up a long steep hill, very difficult and time consuming to get it to the stacks near the house; lots of tulip poplar that was recently taken down that I have committed to cut, split and stack for someone else (two trees that were about 36" in diameter, over 100' tall right next to their house); and, the hemlock that will be literally right outside of the house, definitely will need a tree service to take them down when that day comes. The good stuff comes very hard, and the less valuable stuff is easy!
Such as LIFE in general.
Just what I was thinking regarding life! You are right on about the resinous part, I guess that kind of resin doesn't burn very hot.^ ^ ^^^^^ ^ ^
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The "heavy and dense" you describe is most likely high moisture (plus resinous wood can be heavy too).
It will get lighter as it seasons properly.
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