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Default epoxy for masonry use

On Apr 4, 11:42*am, BobK207 wrote:
On Apr 4, 7:09*am, "Tim" wrote:





I am adding a few masonry blocks to the top exterior wall corners of my
home. *They will be setting directly on top of existing masonry block
construction..probably 2 or 3 each way at the corner for a
Spanish/territorial style affect. *The city inspector says I should take
about a 24" piece of rebar at each corner and drill into the existing block
base...epoxy the rebar into the corner section...and add the two short
'steps' of new block over/around the rebar corner anchor.


What he didn't say was what type of epoxy to use...HB and Lowes only have
these little ...looks like one shot...tubes ?


Anyone know what type of epoxy...?...and can I buy it in like a quart or
gallon size set up rather than 3 or 4 dozen of these little 'applicator
tubes'


Thanks, Tim R


I would suggest SIKA Anchorfix #1 (fast set; 5 min) or #3 (slow set;
hours)

works in a standard caulking gun, comes with 2 nozzles.
Be all ready to install rebar if you use #1, the stuff will harden in
the nozzle if you hesitate for a few minutes.

or Simpson Epoxy Tie (they might now have product that doesn't need a
special gun)

both are available at HD *(SoCal) with the lumber / building supplies.

or online

http://building-supply.hometownhardw...d_mortar_mixes...

cheers
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Be all ready to install rebar if you use #1, the stuff will harden
in the nozzle if you hesitate for a few minutes.


But what happens after you install the rebar..won't it still harden in
the nozzle?

What am I missing here?