Anchorseal temperature range?

[John Torchick]

I got some Bradford pear from my neighbor a while back. Now on my to-do list to seal the ends. Hopefully, I'm not too late. Outside temp in the storage building is in the mid 50s. Supposed to be in the low 80s later this week. No room to bring it inside as I'm in a dilemma to get more BP wood of various sizes. For reference, what would be the minimum temperature for applying Anchorseal? TIA

 

[Jaramiah Severns]

I got some Bradford pear from my neighbor a while back. Now on my to-do list to seal the ends. Hopefully, I'm not too late. Outside temp in the storage building is in the mid 50s. Supposed to be in the low 80s later this week. No room to bring it inside as I'm in a dilemma to get more BP wood of various sizes. For reference, what would be the minimum temperature for applying Anchorseal? TIA

I’m sure you can find this info on the back of the can or online pretty easily.

 

[Tim Connell]

With "Anchorseal" and all the similar sealers, I apply at any temp above freezing.

 

[Brian Gustin]

I'd say "if it's liquid, apply it" - generally it'd take longer to cure at colder temperatures, but the important thing is getting it applied to end grain so the wood doesn't lose moisture too fast.

 

[John Torchick]

Not in a can but a gallon jug filled from a 55 gallon barrel of AS.
Brian and Tim, thanks for taking time to reply. Off to the storage building!

 

[Lou Jacobs]

Ive applied it when it’s had ice crystals floating around in it. Just stir it up well, and as Brian and Tim say, you’ll be fine.

 

[Kirk Amidon]

I store mine inside, but bring it out in temps pretty much down to freezing to apply - no control over when I get wood.

 

[Roger Wiegand]

Keep the can from freezing, I've applied it down to 20 deg or so, colder than that and the wood can wait a while until it warms up outside.

 

[John Torchick]

Thanks to all. Right now it is on a stack of wood in the basement which was never under 60 degrees this winter. Coated some Bradford pear yesterday.

 

[Jamie Straw]

With "Anchorseal" and all the similar sealers, I apply at any temp above freezing.

Original Anchorseal is awful if it really stays below freezing for long, or repeatedly. I've heard that AS2 is OK though.