Using epoxy to bond beam to concrete pier

[working_stiff]

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!

[Joe]

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

[DanG]

It would be better to support he wood with a Simpson anchor that will always allow the wood to dry out. If water can get to the wood where it sits on the concrete/epoxy it will have trouble eventually, even if it is pressure treated.

[dadiOH]

Use a couple of wedges.

[Bob F]

Or a little thinset?

[Roger Shoaf]

I think rather than the epoxy, I would use a jack to flex the beam slightly, and then stuff in a 3/16 to1/4 inch thick chunk of plastic. The plastic will allow the beam to slide a bit and should prevent any squeaks.

[working_stiff]

Thanks everyone, for responding with your ideas.

I'm going with the plastic shims.