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    Fill the blocks or not to fill the blocks

    I have single story, single family residence and went way bigger on my stem wall on footing. 10"x24" footing 3 runs of rebar. 8" stem wal with a lot of rebar. Its almost 7' high stem wall. I have center 30x30" footings that I wouldnt relaly consider load bearing (just holds up the beam/girder...
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