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    Horizontal Rebar in Foundation Wall

    I often see rebar for foundation walls in residential construction spec'd at a typical spacing (i.e. #5 @ 24 ctr.) and often the only absolute dimension is given as 4"-6" from the top of footing for the 1st bar. My question is why does the spacing always begin at 4"-6" above the footing? I...

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