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Great question @jamespitman3357. I’ve got it down to about 5 minutes to install the backhoe. Several TH-cam videos helped. It takes practice and patience. Good luck with your install.

@Ryandoesdifferentthings: Holding up well. Still strong. We have built four more. Good luck with your build.

Correct @paulhease1007. Yes, it was more than 4 bags per hole. Probably 6-8. Good luck with your build.

Great question @lionelaitken4997 - The area is limited by width and we need to allow for maintenance equipment access.

Great questions. The concrete strength is the same as any roadway concrete. The thickness is +5" and will withstand any typical road vehicle. Good luck with your build.

Good catch. Thank you. This kit and/or any other should be positioned correctly. Thank you for the review. Good luck with your build.

Great question Rosa Otero: This build has a 12' beam that overhangs 1' on each side. Posts are centered on a 10' wide opening. Good luck with your build.

At the time of build, the estimated cost was $250. Today's costs are probably double that value.

Thank you for asking. We will work on that.

Thank you for asking. We are in Northern Georgia, USA

Great question. Estimate 5 or 6 bags each. Good luck with your build.

Home Depot - Simpson Strong Ties. If the local store is out of stock, you may need to order them. Good luck with your build.

Thank you Andrea. We would feel comfortable with an installation at no more than a 6% grade. Good luck.

Great question. +/-5

That’s unfortunate. Most concrete installers will have repair options for you.

Stormwater Control for City of Roswell requires water retention/detention prior to drainage into the stormwater system. As an alternative, you can install pervious concrete to allow rainwater to penetrate the concrete slab and filter through the gravel system below. Saves time, space and money. Hope that helps. Thanks for the question.

@mrbron09 not trying to hijack someone else's post but...I'm a concrete/masonry contractor and held a porous pave& pervious concrete certification in WA. Ive been in MN the last 15 years hence the "held" If you have questions, feel free to reach out to me and I'll walk you through the process..keep in mind every county/city/township and state can very and ESPECIALLY when putting together a proposal for the city that has anything to do with pervious concrete you can definitely make things a lot harder on your self by using the wrong words or even having the guy in environmental misinterpret what you're trying to convey. No, I'm not going to ask you for money, no I don't want your first born child, or your social security number. I just can't emphasize enough how when dealing with pervious concrete and the city can cost you potentially THOUSANDS of dollars before you even pour IF they grant you the permit. You're talking soil tests, water retention and mitigation, etc etc. Just thought I'd offer a helping hand with some knowledge from 20+ years experience.

Great question, John. I got on it last month with one of the grandchildren. It remains very stable. We inspect the connections periodically. The plates, bolts and concrete foundations all look great. We are getting ready to build another on a different property. Stay tuned and subscribe for that video soon. Good luck with your build.

+/-9’ clear span. Swing chains are +/-18” apart. That leaves +/-6’ remaining. Keep the distance between swings and posts equidistant. Hope that clarifies. Good luck with your build.

Great question Jason. Check with your local concrete supplier. The cost should be about the same as a typical 3000# mix concrete. The aggregate size is just smaller.

Great question Robert Johnson. We used the 6”x6” pressure treated. Follow your local store recommendations for painting or stain. Good luck with your build.

We used pressure treated lumber on our fence, then painted it with white, semi-gloss, exterior house paint (from Walmart with 25 yr guarantee, I think), & it's gorgeous... the 1st fence lasted 20+ yrs before some posts needed replaced (the fence existed b4 we moved in~ we only painted it), but that paint wasn't peeling, faded, or anything, & it was still going strong. Last yr we replaced & repaired the fence & started repainting it b4 an early winter thwarted our plans, but the paint once again was adhering to the treated posts, soaking in just fine, & looking amazing... IDK why more people don't paint those things bc they turn out amazing! I'll make one side note, we don't use sprayers, but rather always use rollers & brushes to paint, as it delivers more paint & gets into all the little holes (looks like staple marks) on those posts, & we're pretty meticulous about coverage. We also use 3 coats, so we do it right the 1st time & don't have to repaint every few yrs. The 1st coat is put on extremely heavy, & we paid close attention to temps & humidity for good adhesion. But remember that 1st fence was an existing fence, several yrs old, when we moved in, so if you didn't paint in the 1st few yrs, you still can... just use an exterior, semi-gloss house paint & you'll be golden. We used the color palace, Walmart brand, which we found out last yr is actually made by Sherwin Williams. Hope this helps you or someone else... good luck.

Samy: So sorry we did not have more detailed steps for you. We hope you can make your build work successfully.

Also are those dirt holes about 24 inch diameter?

Great question Justin Eltoft: I recall the fit being tight. Adjusting the bit size slightly will help with the bolt installation. Thanks for the recommendation.

@@Delmanmel thanks! Yea I needed a 4lb dead blow to get them in 1/2 hole. The treated lumber seems to make it a tight fit also. I just got a 16 inch diameter form for the concrete. I think that should work

This worked perfect BTW. 5/8 inch. I used a block of wood on the drill press to make a perfectly perpendicular guide. Came out beautiful. Thanks sooooo much for the video. I went down 40 inches for the holes. Five 80lb concrete bags on each side.

Oh. And I sprayed the wood that was going to be in concrete with that waterproofing from gorilla glue. Just for added water resistance.

Andy G - Thank you for checking on this. We are just beyond 3 years since built and still standing strong. Good luck with your design and build.

As I thought about this I was thinking about how 1. The swing is attached at the bottom of the top beam. 2. The swing at most will be an angle of say 50-60 degrees maybe 3. The t braces are 6 bolts all the way through and on both sides so there is support of opposite push/pull on these. Would love to see a statics model of these to see how my intuitions fit reality.

Great question Crimson Decade. We used 12' posts, anchored 36" in the ground. Typical ground hole with post uses 3 ea.-60 pound bags of concrete mix. Good luck with your bench swing.

@@Delmanmel have you noticed any movement since you have installed it or while they are swinging ? I would have expected about 10 bags per post based upon your depth and an 18" hole for that post size.

@@crimsondecade7420 Yes, you should expect some movement when the swings are in full operation.

Yes, the lumber used was pressure treated. Good luck with your build.

Great question. A gravel subgrade will stabilize the ground water flow. Thickness and size will depend on your region and soil conditions.

3 years and our project is still sturdy and working strong. Adult usage included. Good luck with your build.

Great question Mike Repel: Search Home Depot Simpson Strong Tie 6x6. Good Luck with your build.

Sporadic Travels: You can call concrete installers in your area and ask if they know how to install Pervious. Most will know how.

Great question Christopher. The video lists the specific hardware as it is being constructed. I don't have a specific list. Good luck with your build.

Awesome! Thanks Brooke. Looking forward to it.

Thanks Mark! Great to hear from you.

Thanks Keith!

Chris H. - Steel plates are Home Depot - 12 guage "T" Plates.

Great question Mc Kenley Gatchion. The pervious mix allows for cracking and allows water to penetrate the surface of the finished product. Yes, you can install rebar. However, the penetrating rainwater will rust the steel over time.

@@Delmanmel Oh okay, as of now is there any research or improvements in pervious concrete that helps in future to make this concrete will be use in highways?

@@mckenleygatchion3199 Yes. However, the current design is too brittle and cannot survive the wear and tear of heavy traffic.

@@Delmanmel hi, im student, we're doing some research about porous concrete, do you think is it good to have this kind of concrete in winter season like here in alberta canada

@@mckenleygatchion3199 Great question. Check with your local concrete supplier for the best mix design, given the area of application. Also, the County or City stormwater engineer can assist with specific drainage requirements for runoff. If properly installed, pervious concrete can be applied in cold climates. Good luck!

Great question Talha Khan. The concrete supplier had a proprietary mix design. However, there are several TH-cam videos indicating different mix designs to choose from. Good luck.

That's a great question. Yes, it will withstand the weight of a 35,000 pound fire truck.