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Building a 24X28 garage. Any reason that I have to use 8x8x16 concrete
block for the base (2 courses) instead of 4x8x16 block? Since I am
framing with 2x4, seems that using 4" block wouldn't be an issue? But
I am a novice.

Thanks.


Where I live stem wall are a minimum of 8 inches wide.

What does the building department in your area say?

Lots of things to consider, height, use, are you planning on hoisting
anything from the structure?
frost or water tables.