CWill,
We strive to deliver the best out customer, so I am sorry to hear about the splitting in your butcher block piece. If you don't mind me asking... Did you finish your butcher block with some kind of sealant to protect from outside elements?
Please send details on your order, your piece of Butcher Block and maybe imaging if possible to hardwoodreflections.com
Thank you!--Hardwood Reflections.