Wood – Can water-based wood glue deep in timber joinery initiate wood rot

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In joinery projects where PVA glue is restricted access to air (for example, with doweling) moisture is dissipated through the surrounding wood and the glue typically takes longer to dry.

Is there risk of wood rot in the surrounding timber in situations like this, or with excessive glue use?

Best Answer

Water based glue quickly drys out and has been used for centuries. If it created rot we would have no antiques as most very old joinery is held together by tight joints and glue only. Two much glue wipe the excess but it will dry if their is an internal puddle and won’t cause rot.