Posted by Dave H (MI) on June 28, 2016 at 18:04:18 from (50.108.81.197):
I have a couple projects in mind involving cinder block. The only time I have ever used it was when I built the core for my field stone bbq where I made a block perimeter but filled the inside with more block and mortar to support the firebricks...
So the first project involves a short retaining wall at the east end of my barn. It will be about 5 block high. There is an existing footing there but no re-bar. I have been doing some research and it sounds like the wall wants re-bar in the corners and then every 16" in between. Also sounds like I need to put a bond beam every third row. Lastly, and I did not know this, they put pea gravel concrete in the voids?
So what is my best plan for drilling holes for rebar in an existing footing? And...do I have the rest of the above right? Anything else I should do to reinforce the wall? It would have sand behind it and eventually (if I do it right and it doesn't fall over!), a concrete slab extension of the barn floor would come out over it making a loading and unloading spot for the truck. Any help, guidance, tips, etc very much appreciated!
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