ANSI 405-2023: Standard for Adhesives for Use in Structural Glued Laminated Timber

The ANSI 405-2023 Standard for Adhesives for Use in Structural Glued Laminated Timber was developed by the glulam industry to establish a consistent and reasonable performance level for adhesives used in glulam. Adequacy of the adhesive is established by meeting or exceeding the criteria outlined in this standard.

This publication is designed for: glulam manufacturers and designers

This standard contains minimum requirements to evaluate adhesives for use in structural glued laminated timber (glulam). 

Key sections include:

• Referenced documents

• Required tests

• Pass/fail criteria

• Reporting

This document is a revision of ANSI 405-2018.