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Hilti has an epoxy that comes in 2 tubes with a special gun to shoot it, We use it to hang pencil rods in concrete cielings.I can attest to the strength of this epoxy, We have done things with it that are down right criminal.
You might try a Google search on "penetrating epoxy". I used the penetrating epoxy from Rot Doctor with good results but past threads have listed several others. I also used some penetrating epoxy from a local lumber yard and did not have as good a result with it. I have not seen any penetrating epoxy with the double barreled gun you describe, with the several brands that I have used, to inject it you mix the stuff thoroughly, put it into a syringe, and then inject it.
http://www.rotdoctor.com/products/product.html
There is a discussion of some aspects of penetrating epoxy resins at:
http://www.epoxyproducts.com/penetrating4u.html
Edited 7/24/2003 8:37:37 PM ET by CaseyR
A fair number of epoxy manufacturers package their stuff in that form. One example -- and maybe what you're looking for -- is Simpson, the Strong-Tie folks (http://www.strongtie.com/). They market epoxies for anchoring steel in concrete.
thanks. i've googled and am still trying to locate a supplier of an injectable epoxy to shoot into seemingly stable cracks in brick veneer. then i want to point with a matching morter.
Find a vendor for Simpson or Hilti and you got what you want.
Are you futher otthan I am. Never thought that possible.
foobytor
If the cracks are stable, why not just repoint them. If they're not stable and you inject epoxy, the crack will just reappear, this time through the brick not the joint.
Mortar characteristics are usually specified by the type and hardness of the brick. "Hard" mortar (Ty. S or N) and soft brick don't work well together. I can't imagine epoxy would be a good substitute for mortar in any joint.
Eric
I really appreciate the responses from you guys. This forum is the bomb.
we are going to cypher this out real good b/4 doing anything.
Lots, try:
Helifix
or
http://www.edisoncoatings.com/
Phill Giles
The Unionville Woodwright
Unionville, Ontario