How to I weatherize a tree slab?

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About 4 inches thick, 2 feet across and has been dried slowly in the garage. How can I preserve it. Sentimental value.

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Kelli L. Milligan on Dec 13, 2018

It will be ok for the winter as is

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- Christy on Dec 13, 2018
  
  I want to add casters to the bottom and use it for a potted plant, so I would like to protect it from rotting.
  
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- Lynn Sorrell on Dec 13, 2018
  
  Rule of thumb for drying wood-1 Summer for each 1". Many factors need to be considered when drying wood where you live,humidity,what kind of wood it is. Here's some inf. http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=47655.0 More info. https://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/drying-wood-at-home/ Be sure to use flower pot saucer with another clear liner inside of that to be safe from water leaking & add cork pad for it to sit on to get additional protection.Water base polyurethane (oil base will yellow over time).
  
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- Christy on Dec 13, 2018
  
  Thank you for the information and link. Appreciated.
  
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Dec 13, 2018

How long has it been drying?

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Christy on Dec 13, 2018

About 1 year in the garage.

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Johnavallance82 on Dec 13, 2018

Hi Christy, Varnish it or Stain with a preservative(garden) or Wax it.

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Judy on Dec 13, 2018

Christy, as mentioned and your letting it dry is what you need to do. After it dries then preserve it and enjoy your piece.

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Morgan McBride on Dec 13, 2018

I would use a polyurethane finish on it. Matte is better than glossy unless you want a glossy look - matte is more natural. Get one thats for outdoors if thats where you will keep it.

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Christy on Dec 13, 2018

Thank you all for your helpful ideas.

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Kelli L. Milligan on Dec 13, 2018

Don't put ant type of finish on it until it drys

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