I like how no one stands around when there is work to do. If someone sees a job that needs doing they do it. You've got a well trained crew Tom, great video, thumbs up.
@@ChangeHumanity Perhaps a little bit, but I think Tom's crew truly want to do a good job. They know what needs to get done and if they all work together as a team, they get paid well. Additionally Tom is an excellent leader: firm yet fair. Nothing breaks moral more than a boss who is not fair, in his treatment of his subordinates. Of course I might be all wrong and Tom is a screaming lunatic...but I don't think so.
TOM, watchin you and Steve trowel that sidewalk on opposite sides of each other...... Teacher and student,.... Father and Son,... Working together, finishing as one. Awesome Stuff ,Both in bonding concrete,.... and Family .
my old boss had a son and they did the same thing , here it is 15 some odd years later ....they both hate each other ,the son despises concrete work and his dad took away his truck and house because he didnt work there anymore . Careful what you wish for .
i really like seeing the long, laminated hand floats. Before I started doing my own concrete work, a finisher poured a sloped driveway like that and left a puddle up by the garage.
What always like me in each video is the coordination that exist as a group, the excellent, kind and executive work relation among you all, which means everyone doing the BEST and is not a minor issue and defines a result of excellence. As always your work is amazing! Waiting your next video.
Tom you should steal a page from the commercial concrete trade and use re-entry steel in those driveway entrances that keep cracking . cut a 2 foot piece and span that joint with one foot either side . 2 or 3 should do the trick . Reinforcing steel will never prevent a crack , but boy does it hold it together nice and tight after the fact .
Could you possibly leafblow the surface in those times when you’re waiting for the excess moisture to evaporate on top ? Or is that risky for the concrete
Its actually a powder you cast onto surface before stamping then the stamps pound that second color right into the texture, we use it as a powder but they are mixing it with clear liquid release
I see no one picked up on what was rule #1 in the portland cement associations handbook Rule 1 states NEVER , NEVER EVER EVER EVER NEVER Trowel exterior concrete . no matter how "pretty " it makes the stamped look . you really should never do it . you want that surface to be able to resist freeze thaw and troweling does not permit any of that . Also it makes them slick as @#$% when water gets on it . Try a partially turned float , looks just as good without all the ill side effects .
Is just not fight. You do all that work add the broom finish and after all of that you add those super slippery edges… That is a huge problem especially in the winter…
wish I had a crew of guys like Jim
No kidding!! Jim is a WORKHORSE! Great job team!
I like how no one stands around when there is work to do. If someone sees a job that needs doing they do it. You've got a well trained crew Tom, great video, thumbs up.
Time, tide, and concrete wait for no man. All business.
Everyone knows the cameras on them, bossman sees everything when editing these😆
@@ChangeHumanity Perhaps a little bit, but I think Tom's crew truly want to do a good job. They know what needs to get done and if they all work together as a team, they get paid well. Additionally Tom is an excellent leader: firm yet fair. Nothing breaks moral more than a boss who is not fair, in his treatment of his subordinates. Of course I might be all wrong and Tom is a screaming lunatic...but I don't think so.
Did you notice the guy in the yellow standing around alot, that's the first time I have seen someone on their crew stand around. He must be new!
Love the slate stamping.
TOM, watchin you and Steve trowel that sidewalk on opposite sides of each other......
Teacher and student,....
Father and Son,...
Working together,
finishing as one.
Awesome Stuff ,Both in bonding concrete,.... and Family .
my old boss had a son and they did the same thing , here it is 15 some odd years later ....they both hate each other ,the son despises concrete work and his dad took away his truck and house because he didnt work there anymore . Careful what you wish for .
You all make a very hard job look so easy. Great video as usual 👌
i really like seeing the long, laminated hand floats. Before I started doing my own concrete work, a finisher poured a sloped driveway like that and left a puddle up by the garage.
Very nice
Nice job. Homeowner should be very happy with the outcome. Stay safe.
What always like me in each video is the coordination that exist as a group, the excellent, kind and executive work relation among you all, which means everyone doing the BEST and is not a minor issue and defines a result of excellence.
As always your work is amazing!
Waiting your next video.
Very cool process with an amazing look.
Tom you should steal a page from the commercial concrete trade and use re-entry steel in those driveway entrances that keep cracking . cut a 2 foot piece and span that joint with one foot either side . 2 or 3 should do the trick . Reinforcing steel will never prevent a crack , but boy does it hold it together nice and tight after the fact .
Great looking work. Outstanding crew from the videos. Love how you always have the guy’s lifting the wire and rebar.
Looks terrific! Love the depth and color.
Thank you for the shirt. Received it yesterday from the contest. Have a good week!
Great job.... l like how you explain what you’re doing
Very nice. Thanks for the video.
Nice work guys 👦👏👍 !!
Kept everyone hopping, neat pour, great read on the humidity and mist excellent job Tom
Nothing like professionals! Beautiful!
neighbors dogs and cats are waiting hahha another fantastic finish , good try on mesh hard to keep it up with size 14 shoess hahaha
motar broom lol , what u call witches garage ? broom closet
Beautiful job as always! 👍👍👍
All the men know what to do and when to do it ! How long did it take to train them ? Love watching you men !!💕💕💕
We’ve been working several years together I am very very fortunate
i didn't know you had circus performers working for you, balancing on a 2x4.HAHAHAHAHAHA. i like how ya'll have such great balance
Can you explain a "fresno" finish
Excelente y muy bonito trabajo felicitaciones 👌👌👌 quedó muy hermoso el trabajo del concreto estampado 👏👏😍 saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱👌💯
Thank you so much for watching every video
Is this an unusually high rainfall year in PA?
Does the final dried path stay that sheen glow or reflection. What I see.i likesd what I saw.
It stays pretty shiny thanks for watching
looks like easy money
Where are you guys located?
How difficult is it to shovel snow from a stamped sidewalk? Is packed snow (ice) a problem?
It's not at all difficult....The high spots are exposed to the sun which makes it all melt evenly and in no time.
Not hard at all, 14 year old, snow shovel, 10 ...20 bucks !!! Lol
( Second thought, yea ,would be hard....trying to find a kid to do it ! )
I always recommend a plastic snow shovel a steel wedged shovel will scratch the concrete it comes off pretty nice thanks for watching
Could you possibly leafblow the surface in those times when you’re waiting for the excess moisture to evaporate on top ? Or is that risky for the concrete
Let your workers know on the wheelbarrow put your thumbs on top facing forward for balance
Yeah im sure they have no idea 🙄👌
Is the antiquing water based or solvent based?
Its actually a powder you cast onto surface before stamping then the stamps pound that second color right into the texture, we use it as a powder but they are mixing it with clear liquid release
@@BobBob-lz3li thanks 👍🏽
Good answer Bob thanks
How deep do those cuts go down?
Good question about an inch
Who’s the guy in the green shirt?
Is the excavator that helps us from time to time
If i were the customer here, I'd want to see how close you can get to making it look like slate. Can you go all the way to black?
Yes, we can make black concrete. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
How many times has it happened that you get ready for concrete job, that you have to wait for the weather to get caught up on the different jobs?
This year it seems like once a week thanks for watching on
The guy in the yellow must be new?
HOW OLD WAS YOUR SON , TOM WHEN HE STARTED WORK FOR YOU -- OR WHEN HE GOT INTO CONCRETE WORK ''''I LIKE TO SEE A FATHER AND SON WORK TOGETHER '''
They were both young teenagers off and on until mid 20s came on full-time
What are the benefits of a concrete driveway versus a black top? Also, the price difference. Thanks! Love the vids.
"Do It in Concrete , It Stays Hard Longer"
I feel concrete is much more durable than asphalt
I see no one picked up on what was rule #1 in the portland cement associations handbook Rule 1 states NEVER , NEVER EVER EVER EVER NEVER Trowel exterior concrete . no matter how "pretty " it makes the stamped look . you really should never do it . you want that surface to be able to resist freeze thaw and troweling does not permit any of that . Also it makes them slick as @#$% when water gets on it . Try a partially turned float , looks just as good without all the ill side effects .
I’m going to talk about this in an upcoming coming video we do a flat trial finish on it definitely not a hard trail good question thanks for watching
That was an absurdly long intro.
Is just not fight. You do all that work add the broom finish and after all of that you add those super slippery edges… That is a huge problem especially in the winter…
I'd like to give you a like, but can't because of the noise you call music.