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Posted by Wayne Whitney on March 27, 2008, 11:49 am
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> > I do some googling, talk to the guys at 84 Lumber, and submit my
> > paperwork planning to use Simpson UFPs in place of the anchor bolts.
> > A few day later I get a call that my application is rejected because
> > the Simpson UFP is only rated for installation in a concrete
> > foundation not in concrete block even if the top course is grout-
> > filled (which is what I have).
>
> this product should do the trick
> http://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/UFP.asp
Bob, I think you missed the above paragraph of the original post. I'm
not aware (in my limited awareness) of a UFP type product that has been
tested in grout filled concrete block--although one might think it
would work about the same as cast concrete.
Cheers, Wayne
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