The lighter the wood, the hotter it burns?

[NewtownPA]

Is it true that the lighter the wood, the hotter it burns - given same water percentage in both woods?

So, when I pick up a log that's really really heavy, this would be a good "all-nighter", right? (as long as it's heavy because it's not soaked)

 

[Hogwildz]

Is it true that the lighter the wood, the hotter it burns - given same water percentage in both woods?

So, when I pick up a log that's really really heavy, this would be a good "all-nighter", right? (as long as it's heavy because it's not soaked)

In theory that is correct.
Actually the heavy, dense wood, long burns. Light not as dense, quick hot burns. But also not much for coals with the lighter stuff. This stuff is good for fast heat up & getting a cold start going.
A nice mix during the day works for me, so that I don't have 6" of coals at night when loading ofr overnight. Then for overnight, big oak rounds & splits.

 

[Hogwildz]

Is it true that the lighter the wood, the hotter it burns - given same water percentage in both woods?

So, when I pick up a log that's really really heavy, this would be a good "all-nighter", right? (as long as it's heavy because it's not soaked)

In theory that is correct.
Actually the heavy, dense wood, long burns. Light not as dense, quick hot burns. But alos not much for coals with the lighter stuff.
A nice mix during the day works for me, so that I don't have 6" of coals at night when loading ofr overnight. Then for overnight, big oak rounds & splits.

 

[NewtownPA]

Ok thanks!

Hey, have a cold one!