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  1. Peterp

    Architects engineer changed rebar spacing in foundation walls from 40" OC to 35" OC could it stay at 40" or larger?

    Hello I'm building a single family home on Long Island NY with an 8' basement and no issue with soil in area. Our foundation and rebar was originally the following on the plans see below... Note the 40" OC for #6 rebar. The architect asked an engineer to review their plans and they changed the...
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