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what is the best way to connect a block foundation to a poured concrete foundation?

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    what is the best way to connect a block foundation to a poured concrete foundation?

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    Andy,

    Ask your local building department. What one does in Florida my not fly in Maine. I would drill and epoxy 5/8 rebar into the concrete foundation every 4'. Leave about 2' of the rod above grade as a tie connecting a vertical piece of rebar bent 90" to tie into the horizonal rebar of the lintel.

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