On Sep 9, 8:54*pm, working_stiff wrote:
Anyone heard of using epoxy cement to bond a pressure treated beam to
a concrete pier? I'm considering using epoxy to fill a 1/16 - 1/8 gap
between a 4x6 pt beam and a intermediate concrete pier. The beam is
connected on each end using conventional beam hangers, and merely
rests upon the pier midway.

The beam is part of a deck frame and I'm concerned about squeaking. I
think epoxy will prevent beam flexing.

Thanks!

Check for compatibility of the epoxy with the treated wood. The
concrete is no problem, epoxies are used in concrete work everywhere.
Bond a couple of scrap pieces of wood together in a manner that will
let you whack it with a sledge or otherwise stress the joint. If all
or most of the failure is in the wood, you're good to go.

Joe