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How to Choose the Right Adhesive for Timber

Select timber adhesive by joint design, timber, moisture, working time and finish. No single chemistry suits every application.

ApplicationTypeFortis option
General woodworkingPVAAD317 D3
Moisture-resistant bonding1K polyurethaneAD5105, AD5205 or AD5405
Finger jointing and laminationStructural polyurethaneAD5025-S to AD5505-S
Repairs, gaps or dissimilar materialsTwo-part epoxyAD822

PVA for General Woodworking

PVA adhesive suits close-fitting timber joints, furniture and cabinetry. AD317 is a water-based D3 adhesive with easy application and clean-up. Joint fit and clamping are essential.

Polyurethane for Moisture Resistance

One-component polyurethane adhesives bond timber and materials while providing D4 durability. Choose AD5105 for fast cure, AD5205 for general use or AD5405 for longer open time. Moisture curing can cause foaming, so control the spread and clamp the joint.

Structural Timber Production

Structural polyurethane adhesives are designed for finger-jointing and glue-lamination. Select working time for the production line and follow approved spread rate, pressure and cure requirements.

When to Choose Epoxy

Epoxy adhesives suit repairs, poorly fitting joints, gap filling and dissimilar materials. Accurate measuring, mixing and preparation are critical.

Check Before Bonding

Confirm timber moisture, joint fit, open time, clamp time and exposure. Test unfamiliar timber, treatments or coatings before production.