Posted By: steve2
Frame to Stem Wall Anchor Question - 02/15/16 01:45 AM
Hello,
I have a question about the interface between a stem wall and a timber (post). Most of what I have seen in the field is either the blade or stud that has been embedded in the concrete during a pour. On the site I am going to be building, there is a seismic requirement so I wanted to be clear about that as well. I spoke with a GC who recently did a TF structure on a slab on grade and he used anchors drilled and epoxied into the cured slab. Upon the curing of the anchor/epoxy, he used “all threads” into the anchors and then the resulting stud was used with a TimberLinx. I never knew that this was a viable solution (it was designed and called for by the engineers). The idea that a post might not line up with a stem wall on raising day is something that has always haunted me. Additionally, I also want to re-iterate that my design will be reviewed and stamped by a PE, but I wanted to hear what the pros here have to say about a drilled/epoxied anchor versus one that has been set in place during the pour. Just looking to hear what folks have seen in the field and the possible advantages and drawbacks of each. Of course, any concrete sub needs to be held accountable and due diligence should always be applied when the mud is poured.
Thanks in advance.
I have a question about the interface between a stem wall and a timber (post). Most of what I have seen in the field is either the blade or stud that has been embedded in the concrete during a pour. On the site I am going to be building, there is a seismic requirement so I wanted to be clear about that as well. I spoke with a GC who recently did a TF structure on a slab on grade and he used anchors drilled and epoxied into the cured slab. Upon the curing of the anchor/epoxy, he used “all threads” into the anchors and then the resulting stud was used with a TimberLinx. I never knew that this was a viable solution (it was designed and called for by the engineers). The idea that a post might not line up with a stem wall on raising day is something that has always haunted me. Additionally, I also want to re-iterate that my design will be reviewed and stamped by a PE, but I wanted to hear what the pros here have to say about a drilled/epoxied anchor versus one that has been set in place during the pour. Just looking to hear what folks have seen in the field and the possible advantages and drawbacks of each. Of course, any concrete sub needs to be held accountable and due diligence should always be applied when the mud is poured.
Thanks in advance.