This has to do with the swelling and shrinking behavior of the wood, which the paste cannot imitate. If the wood has been repaired properly, this will not result in damage and is more of an aesthetic issue.
To determine how the epoxy has started to crack, several things are important. Was the mixing done properly and was the mixing ratio correct? Does the repair contain a minimum layer thickness of 3/16” (or 5mm) everywhere (also at the edges)? Was the repair evenly cured without external heat sources? Was the repair properly built […]
The exact curing time depends on the size of repair, application temperature and humidity and the curing time stated on the tubes is for guidance only.
