Wood glue that can withstand sub zero temperatures outside?

[zodiac]

Hi all,

I saw somewhere a while back a list of different glues and only one or two in that list were ok for outdoors and sub zero temperatures, however for the life of me I can't remember where I saw it!

Does anyone know what would do the job, without costing a fortune? I think there is a Titebond version that would work but I'm both on a budget, and tight so any better priced stuff would be better to someone like myself!

Cheers

 

[marcros]

i assume that you mean the cured joint will be subjected to sub zero temperatures at times (as in over winter), rather than the glue will be applied in such?

I think titebone II is the one to look at.

 

[yetloh]

I don't know the answer but the starting point must be a waterproof glue. Cascamite, epoxy and polyurethane glues all qualify. I suggest you contact the technical support departments at Cascamite, Wessex Resins and Gorilla Glue and ask the question. I have had dealings with those of Wessex Resins and Gorilla Glue and found them to be very helpful.

Jim

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Cascamite (sometimes called polymite). Its used throughout the boat building industry that's how water and temperature proof it is

 

[zodiac]

Hi and thanks for the replies so far.

Yes, it is for an item that would live outdoors permanently all year round, including the minus a few degrees we get here in the UK. I'm thinking, bird nesting box (fake one which will be a geocache http://www.geocaching.com) and fairy doors, few other items that would need glue as they are small items so screws aren't an option. Water resistant would apply even in summer these days lol so yes water resistant too!

http://www.titebond.com/product.aspx?id ... a90b13c6ca looks nice, also Titebond II should do it according to their product selector. I'm still looking for cheaper options though if they exist!

Epoxy resin can be had quite cheaply, is it any good for joining wood?

 

[yetloh]

Yes, epoxy is fine for wood.

Jim

 

[zodiac]

I bit the bullet and paid through the nose for 8oz of Titebond Polyurethane... will try that and also epoxy too. Thanks for all the help guys

 

[AndyT]

Ordinary exterior PVA would have been fine eg Polyvine from Toolstation. It survives winter temperatures in exterior joinery ok. Polyurethane glue can be messy in use as it foams up a bit. Use disposable gloves to avoid having black fingers for a week. It's good for filling small gaps. It does not last long in a part used bottle.

 

[zodiac]

Thanks for the warning! I'll check put the other glue you mentioned as well.
On titebond's website there was something that appealed in the description of the PI glue that i liked, can't remember what now though!

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Everbuild D4 is is waterproof - not water resistant - and relatively cheap. It is extremely good.