🚫 Not Every Slab Needs Rebar — And That’s Coming from a Concrete Veteran Why rebar isn’t always required in residential pours Rebar Rage? Let’s Clear the Air. We see the comments. Every time we post a slab without visible rebar, someone’s yelling “Where’s the steel?” But here’s the truth: not every job needs it. It’s About the Ground — Not the Hype When you’ve got solid subgrade, a well-compacted base, and limited structural demand (like a sidewalk or patio), rebar can be unnecessary and expens