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   RussellAssoc | Apr 07, 2003 09:48pm | #1

      We brick or stone on many renovations with no brick ledge.  3 1/2" heavy angle iron drilled about 16" on center, placed about 6" up from grade for the ledge.  Stainless bolts (redheads) into the foundation.  You'd have to be a very young man for it not to out live ya.

      As with anything structural have an architect or structural engineer size it.  It'll take 5 min, but probably cost $200.  Still very cheap insurance.

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   timkline | Apr 08, 2003 02:18am | #2

   If you should choose to excavate and the house has a full basement, you must (should) go to existing footer. Other wise you risk resting your new footer on backfilled material.

   carpenter in transition

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   UncleDunc | Apr 08, 2003 11:35am | #3

   Or the new pour can be keyed to the existing concrete walls with rebar dowels. If there is not a solid mechanical bond between the old and new concrete, I agree with you, the new concrete should rest on the footing.

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   timkline | Apr 08, 2003 04:42pm | #4

   Would you really do this ?  Go through the expense of putting a new brick veneer on a home and hang it off of rebar ? I don't think I would take the chance. I'm not even that thrilled about the idea of bolting the angle on the wall as previously mentioned, but I know our mason does it occasionally when he has no other option.

   carpenter in transition

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   RussellAssoc | Apr 08, 2003 08:12pm | #5

      Once again, the angle iron solution is widely used in renovation work, proven over years of experience, and in comparison to adding a concrete brick ledge, exponentially more cost effective.  Just have it size by a professional.

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   WendellGee | Apr 10, 2003 07:48am | #6

   Thanks all for your tips.

   I'm now considering using a man-made stone which would

   not require a ledge.

   Anyone know anything about "Dutch Quality Stone" out of Ohio? Their

   brochure has one that looks like the stone that was selected for the job.

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   Mongo | Apr 10, 2003 12:08pm | #7

   Wendall,

   Cultured Stone has the best reputation and the most recommendations as the top man-made faux stone product from those that hang here at FHB.

   It's from Owens Corning, and thus should be available in your area.

   http://www.culturedstone.com/