Sealing board ends during weathering (acclimation); EMC - Deck Stain Questions and Answers https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/sealing-board-ends-during-weathering-acclimation-emc/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:44:46 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Sealing board ends during weathering (acclimation); EMC https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/sealing-board-ends-during-weathering-acclimation-emc/#post-14016 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 13:30:22 +0000 You cannot seal while weathering new wood as that would defeat the purpose. No point in monitoring anything. 

]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/sealing-board-ends-during-weathering-acclimation-emc/#post-14016 Sealing board ends during weathering (acclimation); EMC https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/sealing-board-ends-during-weathering-acclimation-emc/#post-14015 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 12:33:18 +0000 Has anyone tried partially sealing (with a thin coat of what will be used to do the later sealing) board ends during weathering (acclimation)? The goal would be to prevent quick saturation by rain and maybe promote a more even acclimation.

Regardless of sealing board ends, does it make sense to monitor EMC (Equilibrium Moisture Content) with a decent moisture meter while acclimation is occurring? This way we could know if acclimation is done in two weeks, one month, or one year. I'm sure you know that careful hardwood floor guys do this to determine when the boards are ready to install.

 

Thank you for any help.

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