How far off the ground does footing rebar need to be and other rebar questions
If you're wondering, "how far off the ground does footing rebar need to be?" That's one of the questions you need to know among other things such as how to tie rebar together, how to hang rebar so it stays in place during the cement pour. Also how to cut and bend rebar around corners and upward to hold the foundation onto the footing. These are all great things to know and easy things to learn.
For home foundations you will use #4 rebar. I believe it is 1/2 inch. This will work really well for both the footing and the foundation wall. You will need to cut it, bend it and tie it so it works in every nook and cranny of the foundation.
Cutting rebar
An abrasive disc on a chop saw is probably the easiest way to cut rebar. Not everybody has a chop saw though. There are a few other ways to cut it with tools you will definitely need throughout the home construction project.
You will absolutely need to have a circular saw or as we call it a Skilsaw and you will use it a lot during the entire process of building your home. For cutting rebar or any metal, buy an abrasive blade especially made for cutting metal with a circular saw. Use proper eyewear because it throws a lot of sparks.
Replace the wood-cutting blade on your circular saw and put the abrasive blade on.
It works really well and saves money so you don't have to go buy a grinder or rebar cutters.
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