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  1. RCCpm

    wet setting rebar

    This thread, thread507-244716 has some very strong language against wet-setting rebar. Can anyone explain why this is such a bad idea? This thread talks mainly about rebar in retaining walls and foundations. What about dowels from the foundation wall into an 8" CMU wall? Is it ok to wet set...
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    inserting masonry dowels

    What is the best method recommended for installing masonry rebar dowels into a concrete foundation wall when there is no steel in the wall to tie to? Is "wet sticking" acceptable? What are the advantages/disadvantages to "wet sticking"?

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