There was a fire and the beam burned at the end that rest on the cement block. I want it to be solid when the new beam goes on.
it should be grouted solid, so if there are no visable cracke you should be ok...if its not grouted , fill it before you set a new beam to strenghten it...
You did not give much info on the cement block just the beam. How big of a block are we talking about? What is the construction of the cement block? 2,000 psi? 2500 psi? How intense was the fire? Most fires will not hurt cement blocks. How much weight is this beam holding? After you take the burnt beam off you can make a better assessment on the cement block. I'm willing to bet my last dollar, it will hold up a new beam fine. Good Luck!
