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)

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

I have used Anchor Seal for years and it works very well. HOWEVER, be aware that Amazon sent it to me in a box for a liquid hydration drink and I almost sent it back because I do not order hydration drinks. I took a chance and opened the package and found my Anchor Seal I am ok with Amazon recirculating boxes but they should somehow let the receiver know by marking up the box of stating on the site or email that it may come in a different box.

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.