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    May 16, 2009, 07:50 PM
    What is the right concrete and rebar method for a 2' high cinder block wall 60 ft lon
    I am a homeowner and need to construct a cinder block wall 2ft high and 60ft long. I have dug a trench in clay type soil 16in deep and 16in across. No one (people I have asked) can seem to agree if I need rebar. I am using Quikrete #1101 concrete out of the bag and mixing it in a wheelbarrow. There is no ground freeze here and the wall is a retaining wall. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
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    May 17, 2009, 06:54 PM

    The rbar is not required to maintain the strength of the footing but it will eliminate so cracking. I would conside another material other than concrete block for a retaining wall. Concrete block and mortar have agreat deal of strength from weight pushing down on it but now from a force pushing from the side.
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    May 18, 2009, 06:06 AM

    Hi Rick

    Have u thought about Uniblock? Comes in many styles and no crete needed. Less labor intense. Makes a very nice looking wall and is a retaining wall design.

    Good luck

    Chuck
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    May 18, 2009, 07:34 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by creahands View Post
    Hi Rick

    Have u thought about Uniblock? Comes in many styles and no crete needed. Less labor intense. Makes a very nice looking wall and is a retaining wall design.

    Good luck

    Chuck
    Thank you , Chuck. I will consider Uniblock.
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    May 18, 2009, 08:56 PM

    If you are still set on a block wall get back. There is a proper way to back fill it so shear on the wall is greatly reduced
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