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1. 
   davidmeiland | May 21, 2006 08:37pm | #1

   Search for Simpson Epoxy-Tie adhesive. You need to get the special gun for it, and the helical nozzles (buy extras of those).

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   WayneL5 | May 21, 2006 08:53pm | #2

   Several companies make systems and any good contractor supply house should have them.  You can also get it from industrial supply houses such as http://www.mcmaster.com.  Search on "adhesive anchors", and scroll down about half way down the page and also on the following page.

   Drill the hole the size recommended by the manufacturer (usually around 1/8" or so larger than the rod).  It is important to clean the dust out of the hole well, with, for example, compressed air or test tube brushes.  Most epoxy systems are rated for use with concrete that is damp.

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   Renoun | May 21, 2006 09:19pm | #3

   The Simpson epoxy is also available in normal caulk tubes so you don't have to buy the special applicator. The downside is that you have to mix and use a whole tube at once before it cures. Not really a big deal if you have a small project and plan things out. Take a look at Simpson Strong-Tie Anchor Systems

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   joeh | May 21, 2006 09:36pm | #4

   The local Home Depot carries the Simpson epoxy stuff & a pretty complete assortment of all Simpson hanger.

   Joe H

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   zachariah | May 21, 2006 11:45pm | #5

   red head makes a product in two parts with special gun and mixing nozzle.

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   ronbudgell | May 22, 2006 01:59am | #6

   Bill,

   If you don't think there's any danger of the new wall pulling away from the old you could probably drill holes for rebar into the existing at a slight down slope and put the sticks of steel in there dry. It's really only lateral shear you're resisting.

   Ron

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   mike4244 | May 22, 2006 04:31am | #7

   Drill 5/8" holes 6" deep,pound #4 bars into old foundation. No need for epoxy, come to think of it probably no need for tie in to old foundation. Sometimes it is a bad idea to tie in. If the new foundation settles,you will crack it by tieing in.Check with your architect before tieing in.

   mike

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   gb93433 | May 22, 2006 04:34am | #8

   Several states now require epoxy for those pins. What do the drawings specify? What does the inspector require?

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   JohnSprung | May 24, 2006 03:07am | #9

   Here in earthquake country, you can get that kind of epoxy all over.  Any good masonry supply place like Pennsylvania will have it, even the big boxes have it.

    

    

   -- J.S.

    

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    kcbuilder | May 24, 2006 05:39am | #10

    http://www.hilti.com

    As previously mentioned... get plenty of extra nozzles.  We use the epoxy in the fireservice to hold bolts that we trust to rappel off of..fun fun fun

    Measure once > cut once > get board stretcher....