Conrad from Irvine writes
I applied Bora-Care to the wood (pine and cedar) prior to gluing pieces together. On one of the joints that I had to take apart a few minutes after gluing it looked like the glue was not sticking to the surface. This is my first time trying Bora-Care before gluing and wondering if it prevents glue from developing normal adhesion and strength.
Boracare can be applied to any raw wood surface and finished in any way a end user needs. There is no issue with using wood glues on wood that has been treated with Boracare, however you may not have let the wood dry enough before trying to attach them together to allow the glue to form a proper adhesive to the surface. The Boracare replaces the natural moisture content of the wood with its glycols to protect it through and through. If the wood is too damp still after an application, you may not have the wood accept the glue and stick/dry as quickly as you may expect.
Answer last updated on: 02/28/2022
