ANCHORSEAL Classic Log & Lumber End Sealer - Water Based Wax Emulsion, Prevents up to 90% of End Checking on Cut Ends of Hardwood & Softwood … (1 Quart)

Awesome product. Cost is worth the value and works like a charm on end grain.

Anchorseal is a waxy liquid used to seal the ends of logs to slow the rate of drying and reduce the amount of checking in the wood. I had some fresh pine logs that I wanted to prevent splitting in, so I went with Anchorseal over latex paint as Anchorseal is reputed to be more water impermeable. I expected the wax to separate out of solution but that wasn't the case. It applied very easily, soaking into the endgrain. I was able to seal the ends of seven logs roughly 24" across and still have half a can left. A couple months later I've seen no appreciable checking. Summer will be the real test, but so far so good.

I used this on a pavilion I was building out of green lumber next to my pool. It allowed me to build quickly with wet wood and not worry about the wood checking and twisting as it dries. Highly recommended.

This stuff is great. Ordered some green Douglas fir timbers for a project and realized In couldn’t start for a few months. I was worried about the timbers drying too quickly and checking. Applied the seal to the ends of the timbers and had almost no checking 6 months later. Keep in mind I live in a dry climate.

Expensive for amount you order

I was skeptical when I first applied this stuff, but when I returned the next day it had dried to a nice thin layer of wax on the end of the boards. It went on white, but appears to be clear now. So far I'm happy with it.

Great product to seal green wood to dry

Fresh cut tree stump and slice I was trying to preserve turned black