I have placed my order at the local mill and expect delivery the first of April. The timbers are eastern pine and the majority will be 8"x8" with a few 4x's for girts. The timbers will be stored outdoors in the shade under cover. It will probably take me three months of chips flying before the building will be raised. My question is; since the timbers will be sitting for a lenght of time while I am making saw dust and chips, should I seal the ends of the timbers with something to reduce the chance of checking ? Novice needs advise.
