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

On Apr 4, 9:09*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

Im not sure if its classifed as epoxy but bondo is cheap and very
hard, why cant you mortar it in place, that seems most logical. Mortar
has been around longer than epoxy.

On Apr 4, 10:09 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'

Those tubes are the easiest way to apply the stuff by far. You don't
need a hell of a lot as the hole size is just a small bit larger than
the rebar. For such a small amount of added block length, I'd figure
one or one and a half tubes per corner.

Other than that, buy a quart with catalyst and pour it in. Anything
WEST System advises on their web site is good.

R

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



Try your preferred phone listings for masonry suppliers or
concrete products. I always get mine from Eagle Concrete
Products, but of course, I don't have any idea where you are located.

Epoxy for masonry comes in a variety of styles and containers,
from 2-part caulk guns (which requires a $150 caulk gun) to
single tube with two parts and a mixing nozzle, to 5 gallon
buckets with another bucket of catalyst. And those buckets have
flowable, trowelable mixtures.

Real stores have real variety. Home stores just have popular
selections.

Here are a few of them:

http://www.sikaconstruction.com/con-prod-app-ermbs.htm

--
Robert Allison
Rimshot, Inc.
Georgetown, TX

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...3-s272172.html


cheers
Bob

Tim writes:

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'

If you can't find the caulk tube epoxy mixing/dispensing system, the place
to find epoxy in bulk is a boat store.

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
Bob- Hide quoted text -

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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?

On Apr 4, 3:28*pm, DerbyDad03 wrote:
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
Bob- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

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?

Yes, all mixed epoxy will harden in the mix nozzle or on the mixing
plate.

The trick is to dispense, mix & place before it hardens.

The SIKA AnchorFix#1 hardens in a matter of a few minutes (depending
on material & ambient temp)

After you're done the hardened screw on nozzle becomes a cartridge
seal.

cheers
Bob

Menards sells an epoxy in caulking tubes meant for concrete crack repair.
Should work fine for your application. Otherwise I vote for the marine
store.

"Tim" wrote in message
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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

On Fri, 4 Apr 2008 07:09:18 -0700, "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


Look in the masonry aisle; not the paint/adhesive.

--Andy Asberry--
------Texas-----

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'


I think they've got a lot of left-over epoxy from the Boston Big-Dig Tunnel
project...

Andy Asberry wrote:

-snip-

Look in the masonry aisle; not the paint/adhesive.


I was going to post the opposite. I just ran across it in HD in the
paint dept with the caulks. So I guess- 'check both, then ask' is
probably the best answer.

Jim