Protect the ends of your beautiful hardwood deck boards by applying Ipe Seal End Grain Sealer. After cutting a piece of hardwood decking, apply the Deckwise Ipe Seal to the exposed wood end within 24 hours. This specially-formulated hardwood end grain sealer is proudly made in the USA and can easily be cleaned up with soap and water. The Ipe Seal End Grain Sealer prevents splitting, end checking and cracking in the exposed wood ends of decking. 16 oz covers approx 250 square feet. An application brush is included with the 16 oz bottle.