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Poured concrete foundations are created by pouring concrete into moldings. The footing for the foundation wall is generally wider than the wall, and it must rest on firm soil or on a gravel bed, with the base of the footing below the frost line (or in no-frost areas, at a minimum depth of 12 inches for a one-storey house.) The footing should also have two half-inch reinforcing bars or rebar.