Anchoring In Concrete Using Expansion Anchors

plazaman

When Anchoring in concrete using expansion anchors, is it recommended to use an epoxy such as


http://www.simpsonanchors.com/catalog/adhesives/



or is this an overkill?

Anchoring 4x4 11ga

Thx.

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nadonailer

Depends on the load, shear, lateral stress, etc.. for a simple deck, expansion anchors are fine (redheads) but for any structural remodeling it is required (in CA, anyway) now to use bolts with Simpson epoxy, (and have a special inspection while doing so!) Now that's overkill!

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