Home Tension Rod Exposure - Need to Cover

[s0me0nesmind1]

Anyone here a concrete and/or building expert?

Had some of my post tension cable exposed (see pic).

I've been told that this is an easy fix - just get a grease cap to put over the end of the cap and then fill it with quick concrete/epoxy.

Does that sound right?

If so, here is my problem... where the hell do I buy a "grease cap" and what is the right one? Quick searches on Amazon and Home Depot have just confused me....

 

[Greenman]

I've never seen a post tension slab for residential, you must be on some seriously shitty ground.
I don't know about the grease cap, but it would be easy to squirt some simpson epoxy on there and smooth it out with a finger.

 

[Sgt. York]

I would paint them bright colors and call them a feature.

 

[IronWing]

You're not even a bit curious what happens if you cut the ends off?

 

[iRONic]

That whole slab edge is ugly.

I'd epoxy the rod end then parge coat the whole damn thing with polymeric mortar. You might not care how it looks though...

 

[Greenman]

You're not even a bit curious what happens if you cut the ends off?

Probably not much, at first.

 

[Micrornd]

So is there a basement under that slab ?

As iRONic said, epoxy over the ends then a coat of mortar to hide them.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

I've never seen a post tension slab for residential, you must be on some seriously shitty ground.
I don't know about the grease cap, but it would be easy to squirt some simpson epoxy on there and smooth it out with a finger.

That whole slab edge is ugly.

I'd epoxy the rod end then parge coat the whole damn thing with polymeric mortar. You might not care how it looks though...

So is there a basement under that slab ?

As iRONic said, epoxy over the ends then a coat of mortar to hide them.

I am stupid when it comes to construction/home maintenance shit. Mind linking me to a specific product you mean on HomeDepot when you say epoxy? Just any super glue or something?

 

[herm0016]

post tension slabs for res is actually quite common. its very cheap compared to a real foundation with stem walls, footers and rebar.

 

[NutBucket]

It's basically the defacto construction method here in SoCal....and I assume every other warm weather area.

 

[Greenman]

I am stupid when it comes to construction/home maintenance shit. Mind linking me to a specific product you mean on HomeDepot when you say epoxy? Just any super glue or something?

This.

Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP 8.5 oz. High-Strength Epoxy Adhesive Cartridge with 1 Nozzle and Extension SET-XP10 - The Home Depot

SET-XP epoxy anchoring adhesive is a high-strength formula for anchoring and doweling in cracked and uncracked concrete and masonry applications. It is a two-part system with the resin and hardener being

www.homedepot.com

There may be better products available, that just happens to be one I use a lot.

 

[Micrornd]

It's basically the defacto construction method here in SoCal....and I assume every other warm weather area.

Not in FL or the southeast, slab on grade (thickened edge w/rebar, wire mesh in the rest)

 

[Greenman]

Not in FL or the southeast, slab on grade (thickened edge w/rebar, wire mesh in the rest)

Same in Northern California. I don't believe I've ever seen a post tension slab in a single family home.