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Originally Posted by PorscheGAL View Post
....My other question concerns cracking. The wall will have several step downs to follow the slope. If I pour a proper footer what is the risk of cracking?
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It may crack, but if you run 2 or 3 1/2" rebars (continuous & overlap) in the concrete, that will minimize the displacement.

sidewalk, but same idea:


Rebar should be elevated, so it is a few inches off of the bottom.
Old 07-22-2009, 11:36 AM
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