How To Lap Concrete Foundation Rebar - Home Building

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• concrete
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• rebar
• structural reinforcement
• concrete footings
• patios
• structural metal
• structural engineering
• home building

[gregvancom]

@Has1b That isn't a dumb question at all. Just don't share it with any of your friends, just kidding. Realistically, all Rebar should be placed within the concrete structure before anyone even thinks about pouring concrete. It will be tied off and securely fastened also.

[Has1b]

so like when a new foundation is being built, how do they put the rebar in? Just place it in the uncured concrete? probably a dumb question

[gregvancom]

@pantera013 You don't have to, but smaller ones are easier to work with and don't forget that the rebar can't move for a certain period of time, usually 24 hours. you can save a few buck, doing it your way, just make sure that the rebar dosen't move.

[pantera013]

why do you need to lap the rebar instead of drilling and putting the one main piece of rebar into the old foundation?