According to the new market research report "Timber Laminating Adhesives Market by Resin type (MF, PRF, PU, EPI), Application (Floor Beams, Roof Beams, Window & Door Headers, Trusses & Supporting Columns), End-use (Residential, Non-residential), and Region - Global Forecast to 2026", published by MarketsandMarkets™, the global Timber Laminating Adhesives Market size was USD 650 million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 1,047 million by 2026, at a CAGR of 8.1%. The use of timber laminating adhesives is expected to grow in floor beams, roof beams, window and door headers, trusses and supporting columns and others, is expected to increase in the next five years.
Melamine (urea) formaldehyde (MF & MUF) resin is produced by the polymerization and condensation of melamine, a trimer of dicyandiamide and formaldehyde with or without the presence of an acid catalyst. MF resins are more water- and heat-resistant than urea formaldehyde (UF) resins; therefore, they are used in exterior applications. MF resins are stain-resistant and remain unaffected by various strong solvents. MF resins are costlier than UF resins; hence their applications are limited in low-cost particle boards and plywood. They are used as timber laminating adhesives in plywood, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and particle boards to provide them with mechanical and chemical resistance when required for exterior applications.
