Leveling post anchors on concrete

[CooperFarm]

So I'm moving along with the storage loft build (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=295024) and I've been a little puzzled by one detail, and despite my research (that, admittedly, has not been terribly extensive) I cannot find a straightforward solution to the problem of setting a 6x6 post anchor on concrete that is not entirely level.
I'm finding that where I need to anchor the 6x6s, given the proximity to the 4x6 posts that go into the concrete (pole building) the concrete slopes up very slightly towards the 4x6 posts. Any thoughts on how to level the post anchors? Galvanized shims? BTW, I'm planning on using screw in anchors, though I haven't decided on wedge type or Titen type because of how close to the edge of the slab it will be.
Does no manufacturer make a leveling post anchor?

 

[DekeT]

Try this:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_6472-166-PA66E-TZ_1z0yk8s__?productId=3367996&pl=1

 

[CooperFarm]

Try this:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_6472-166-PA66E-TZ_1z0yk8s__?productId=3367996&pl=1

Thanks for the response. I've looked at several post bases with a stand-off, but I would still need to shim it somehow to level it.

 

[Chris705]

Possible to use the base shown above in the link...mark the edge of the base and just grind the area of contact until level? Doesn't should like its much out of level?

 

[bcradio]

cut/grind the concrete till level with an angle grinder. Slow and dusty but works.

 

[buddyboy]

how outta level are ya?

if it's just a little, set the anchors flush to the concrete and make up the difference on the post, either shim the post or cut it at an angle.

depending on your application just shim the anchors with thin gauge galvanized metal

 

[toomany]

I just finished my storage loft and work bench builds. To get around this problem, I built them in place and cut each piece of wood to fit.

Ideally...you can set your post where you want it. Get it plumb and the top marked level where you need to cut it. Cut the end and you should be able to flip it over and have that angle match the floor. At least that worked for me.

 

[GA_Brown]

Curious as to what your final solution was.

 

[Bretny]

Personaly i would cut each post to the correct length to make the beam level and not use shims. You can figure out pole length easily with a water level.

Also i wouldnt use a wood beam. This would be a good place for a steel i beam.

 

[GMCGarage]

I would goto a fabricator and have them cut a square tube at the angle and weld on a baseplate that you can set the screw anchors in. you might have to shave down the 6x6 to get it to fit. Would protect the bottom of the post too from impact.

 

[8mpg]

I agree..angle cut the post to make it plumb

 

[bullnerd]

I always thought it was done with four studs?

Nuts on each stud, level the nuts/plate.

Look at a street light base.

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgur...neAhVtZN8KHYDyDdIQMwjWASgMMAw&iact=mrc&uact=8

Actually, since its just a loft,
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&sou...aw2ygub9zsEZi3ThB64cdPD8&ust=1543589546965336

 

[gmwelder86]

This is exactly how it is done in every industrial application I’ve seen or installed. Epoxy anchors and leveling nuts on stud anchors. Works great than grout the base in when finished.

I always thought it was done with four studs?

Nuts on each stud, level the nuts/plate.

Look at a street light base.

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgur...neAhVtZN8KHYDyDdIQMwjWASgMMAw&iact=mrc&uact=8

Actually, since its just a loft,
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&sou...aw2ygub9zsEZi3ThB64cdPD8&ust=1543589546965336