Concrete Dobies
Dependable • Quality • High Strength
Concrete Dobies for rebar supports
Plastics from 100% Recycled Material
100% Made in the USA
50+ years
Concrete Dobies
Our plain dobies range in size from 2 x 2 x 3/4” up to 5” and 6” in dobies. The term “dobies” has become the trade name for concrete rebar supports over these last fifty years. They come with, or without tie wire inserted in the concrete brick. We manufacture these in regular strength, 4000 psi mix design, or higher strength for specific jobs.
Application: On grade
Cover Height: From 3/4″ to 6″
Features: Particularly suited for on-grade reinforcement.
Application: On grade, metal decks, side-form spacers, pools.
Cover Height: From 3/4″ to 4″
Features: Furnished with two 16 gauge wires for secure attachment.
Application: On grade
Cover Height: Multiple cover heights.
Features: Designed with multiple heights within a single unit.
Application: On grade
Cover Height: From 3″ to 5″
Features: Uniquely supports two mats of reinforcement when used with 90 degree bend rebar dowel. Dowel hole made to accept #4 rebar. Depth of hole is 1/2″ from bottom. Ideally suited for heavy rebar mats on-grade.
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