They found that having less than three steps causes way more falls than having three or more steps. Of course the falls are less damaging for most people but if you’re elderly, any fall can be very bad. The reason is our depth perception doesn’t throw up enough warnings. With three stairs, your brain says stairs! Loud and clear. With a sunken lounge room, you can be turning or carrying something (obscuring the step) or just stepping back, and boom. It’s something you probably already know in your trade, but if you get quoted to, say, put in one or two steps into some landscaping (and the folk are elderly) you might mention it. I lost both parents to small falls. Once you’re over 90 and you end up in hospital because of a small fall, you most often don’t come out again. On that cheery note... keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching Albert 👍 you make some good points. I always consider less steps to clients that are elderly. I was adopted by my grandparents.A little fall could be catastrophic
We have tons of these in Arizona. I live in Scottsdale and I can’t count how many of this sunken living rooms I’ve seen. I am in the process of having a very sunken conversational pit with a beehive fireplace filled in at a 1973 ranch house I just purchased in Scottsdale. It was about 4 feet deep with the beehive fireplace going to the floor. Contractor used masonry as fill, brought in ABC and just completed compaction and laying the rebar today. Enjoyed your video.
Thanks for a heartfelt encouragement to step out and get free from the man. I did in my trade 21 years ago and at times it's a bit hairy but overall I would never go back! Once you work for yourself, pick up a few good employees and begin to make some $$$ pay bills and work toward financial freedom there is no looking back! I really like the way you present and your integrity! Keep the faith, teach and grow! You are a good guy! Let's encourage and teach because more people need the message of financial freedom and enjoying going to work!
Spent a decade hating a 1962 sunken room in Pennsylvania. It had no practical or even useable way to arrange furniture except as a never used formal sitting room. And then there was the den room down the short steps to the 1st of 5 floors into the darkest faux wood panels ever created. I am so glad to be where I am now
Truly the Best! The Sicilian beast Anthony is at it again with Javier, Milton and Milton Jr! Definitely an “A” Plus crew! Straight up concrete contractor and nothing else. Enough to be made without having to do turf, or have any store fronts! Lol. Definitely a beast at your Game Anthony. Shout out From Adan! the Best GC in Boyle Heights and all of So Cal! And shout out to Kristen! The Best TH-cam video shooter in the game! Saludos! Stay Busy!
Thanks for the video! We are not too far away in Yorba Linda and have one of those stupid sunken living rooms. We've had a few friends damn near kill themselves tripping on the step. We're in the planning stages of raising it up and your video helped us to understand what it will take.
I’ve seen sunken living rooms. Pittsburgh fox chapel area a ton of the big homes built in 60s 70s have them. My old house had sunken living room and all the rooms where on different levels really gave it a good look. When I was drunk and come home always to lazy to put lights on I’d always trip on them.
Another great video. Glad you’re kickin ass. We’re using line pumps for our floors more and more. The guys like them and we’re getting the concrete down faster with them. Looking forward to your next video👍
@@WestCoastCustomConcrete We are in MN. Twin Cities Metro. New construction. We use pumps every day for our footings and foundation wall pours. We are pouring floors on top of 2” foam and I floor heat more often. We are using 2” line pumps multiple times a week. I’m thinking about buying one. It would probably pay for itself. What are your thoughts Anthony?👍
@@WestCoastCustomConcrete I’ve been looking into it. I think it makes sense. We get charged about $750 per basement for pump charges. Our floors are usually 20-25 yards. Take about 2 hours to place. Last week one of the flat crews used a pump 5 times for 5 basements. We use them more in the summer for exterior flatwork. Beats using a bobcat bucket. Great to see your work. Keep them coming Anthony. Really nice work.
I'm in Colorado and I have a raised living room ;-) doesn't seem to serve a purpose except for a big trip hazard! And it's right off the entry too derp.
Yes, they have some sunk in living rooms in Florida. I saw 1 in zephyhills Florida and 2 in Lakeland Florida, when looking for an older house with terrazzo floors.
A1 work as always man! 💪 you’ve inspired me to take interest in this field of work even though I ain’t got much experience it just really dope to see your final work at the end of it all 🤜🏽
I was halfway through the video before I realised what you meant by a sucken living room 😂 I thought it had sunken due to the earth subsiding😂 Was popular in 70 and 80s. Nice job 👍
Excellent job as ever. In the UK I don't think I've heard of any sunken living rooms - not intentionally anyways. I'm sure there are a few but it's not a 'thing' here.
Ive done a lot of these here in AZ. Some guys think you have to remove the existing concrete before pouring new, but you dont. You can pour right on top like you guys did. Back in the 70s/80s these sunken designs were popular. They make no sense. youre right, probably easiest type of concrete job to do as long as you get it flat..no joints, no edging, no formwork..easy.
I CANT BELIEVE THAT WITH THE NEW CONCRETE ONCE YOU GO ON IT YOU'll BE FLYIN, AND ELDERYL"s HURT THEMSELVES BY FALLING DOWN ON IT, AND I TOTALLY AGREE: ITS REALLY STUPID, I COULD NOT AGREE MORE!
Like your style share the wealth keep your family happy and loyal. Costco is the same, pay them right really sweet bonuses at Xmas time. the funny thing is you actually make more money. not nickle and dime your staff, no loyalty, unhappy customers. Republican way. I subscribed
WOW!!!!! SOMEONE WANTS A NEW LIVING ROOM CONCRETE FLOOR!!!!!!!!!!! BUT I WOUNDER WHY THEY HAVE CONCRETE THAT WAS LIKE THAT CONCRET PATIO, THEY COULD HAVE HAD CARPET OR SOMETHIN. BUT ANYWAY< GOOD JOB MAN!!!!!!!!!
Down here in Austin, some of the older homes in the wealthy neighborhoods have sunken living rooms, or areas of the house where this is a couch or area for chilling that’s lower than the rest. Not sure how popular it was across the spectrum, but definitely in the older homes built by people with money back in the day.
Hey bro is Ben along time but I’m finally gonna make my move to northern California from Oregon and I’m gonna be needing your advice THE BEST from THE WEST 💯👍.
We live in Florida and both my house and my dad's house have sunken rooms. During hurricane Ian, my dad's sunken room filled with 6 inches of water. We've never had this problem before however we want to know how we would fill it with concrete. It is 12 inches lower than the other rooms on each side. 2 steps with a center fireplace. Can we fill 12 inches with concrete at once?
When you say the mix is straight cement, what exactly does that mean? What are the proportions of cement, sand, aggregate etc, additives etc? Thanks so much
You don't have this in Michigan. The smartest thing anyone can do is hire you to do the job. You know it's done right and no corners cut. This is how I know you are going to own 2021.
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"I get a couple weirdos here and there" lol I think we've all dealt with a few of those
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They found that having less than three steps causes way more falls than having three or more steps. Of course the falls are less damaging for most people but if you’re elderly, any fall can be very bad. The reason is our depth perception doesn’t throw up enough warnings. With three stairs, your brain says stairs! Loud and clear. With a sunken lounge room, you can be turning or carrying something (obscuring the step) or just stepping back, and boom.
It’s something you probably already know in your trade, but if you get quoted to, say, put in one or two steps into some landscaping (and the folk are elderly) you might mention it. I lost both parents to small falls. Once you’re over 90 and you end up in hospital because of a small fall, you most often don’t come out again.
On that cheery note... keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching Albert 👍 you make some good points. I always consider less steps to clients that are elderly. I was adopted by my grandparents.A little fall could be catastrophic
We have tons of these in Arizona. I live in Scottsdale and I can’t count how many of this sunken living rooms I’ve seen. I am in the process of having a very sunken conversational pit with a beehive fireplace filled in at a 1973 ranch house I just purchased in Scottsdale. It was about 4 feet deep with the beehive fireplace going to the floor. Contractor used masonry as fill, brought in ABC and just completed compaction and laying the rebar today. Enjoyed your video.
Thanks for watching Holly 👍sunken living rooms were a bad idea from the start 💯
Thanks for a heartfelt encouragement to step out and get free from the man. I did in my trade 21 years ago and at times it's a bit hairy but overall I would never go back! Once you work for yourself, pick up a few good employees and begin to make some $$$ pay bills and work toward financial freedom there is no looking back! I really like the way you present and your integrity! Keep the faith, teach and grow! You are a good guy! Let's encourage and teach because more people need the message of financial freedom and enjoying going to work!
Thanks John 👊💯
Spent a decade hating a 1962 sunken room in Pennsylvania. It had no practical or even useable way to arrange furniture except as a never used formal sitting room. And then there was the den room down the short steps to the 1st of 5 floors into the darkest faux wood panels ever created.
I am so glad to be where I am now
I don't get them either 💯
This guy so good. Thanks for staying humble.
Thanks bro 👊
Great work! I always thought sunken living rooms were cool, but times change.
Thanks for watching ryan👊
super results!! always glad to catch a WCCC video!!
Thanks bro 👍
Enjoyed your video. Helping a neighbor with a sunken living room and bathroom and we are in Glendale, Arizona. They were very popular in 1970-1985.
Ty for watching 💯
You and Javier are like Batman and Robin!!
Thanks adrian 👊
The best in the west. Is the best on TH-cam!!!
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I love how your guys tie wire old school. If you know how, it’s just as fast as quick ties, but it holds better.
I agree with you. I've seen guy that can tie it old school faster than quick ties👍
Great job Tony, always making it look easy 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks Tony👊
Every house where I live has a crawl space or full basement. There are sunken living rooms, but they are as rare as shag rug now. Thanks for sharing!
Shag rugs and sunkin in living rooms are same era lol
“Treat everyone right” 100%agree !!!
Thanks for watching bro 👍
You have a good attitude and principles man. God bless you
Thanks brother 👊 God bless you and your family 💯
I’m in Arkansas and I have one I’m looking to get filled. Great video thanks for the tips.
Anytime Ray 👊 thanks for watching bro 💯
Truly the Best! The Sicilian beast Anthony is at it again with Javier, Milton and Milton Jr! Definitely an “A” Plus crew! Straight up concrete contractor and nothing else. Enough to be made without having to do turf, or have any store fronts! Lol. Definitely a beast at your Game Anthony. Shout out From Adan! the Best GC in Boyle Heights and all of So Cal! And shout out to Kristen! The Best TH-cam video shooter in the game! Saludos! Stay Busy!
Hey thanks Adam👊 shout out to Plan B
This guy masterful. Your channel is awesome!
Thanks bro 👊
Best in the West 😎👍🏼
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Thanks for the video! We are not too far away in Yorba Linda and have one of those stupid sunken living rooms. We've had a few friends damn near kill themselves tripping on the step. We're in the planning stages of raising it up and your video helped us to understand what it will take.
Thanks for watching. Whenever you are ready to do it give me a call. I grew up in Yorba Linda 👍
Orlando Florida has sunken living rooms, another nice job sir
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Hello my friend! Man U guys make it look so easy and effortless. This is how it’s done when a professional crew are experts. Best in the west.
Thanks Johnny 👊
In Arizona (Phoenix) sunk in living rooms were all the rage in the 70's-early 90's. Tons of older homes that has them. I HATE them...
I agree with you. Thanks for watching 👍
I’ve seen sunken living rooms. Pittsburgh fox chapel area a ton of the big homes built in 60s 70s have them. My old house had sunken living room and all the rooms where on different levels really gave it a good look. When I was drunk and come home always to lazy to put lights on I’d always trip on them.
Man bro that could be dangerous 👍
10 jobs, OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!! SO MANY YOU TAKE CARE OF AND HANDLE!
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Great job.
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Another great video. Glad you’re kickin ass. We’re using line pumps for our floors more and more. The guys like them and we’re getting the concrete down faster with them. Looking forward to your next video👍
Thanks Mike 👊 line pumps are definitely the way to go. What state do you live in?
@@WestCoastCustomConcrete We are in MN. Twin Cities Metro. New construction. We use pumps every day for our footings and foundation wall pours. We are pouring floors on top of 2” foam and I floor heat more often. We are using 2” line pumps multiple times a week. I’m thinking about buying one. It would probably pay for itself. What are your thoughts Anthony?👍
@@mikehoughtaling1989 hey Mike. It would be a great move. Especially if using a pump out there is becoming more prevalent.
@@WestCoastCustomConcrete I’ve been looking into it. I think it makes sense. We get charged about $750 per basement for pump charges. Our floors are usually 20-25 yards. Take about 2 hours to place. Last week one of the flat crews used a pump 5 times for 5 basements. We use them more in the summer for exterior flatwork. Beats using a bobcat bucket. Great to see your work. Keep them coming Anthony. Really nice work.
I'm in Colorado and I have a raised living room ;-) doesn't seem to serve a purpose except for a big trip hazard! And it's right off the entry too derp.
Time to fill it with concrete 👍
my ninja Ant really keeps it funky tho... trilla
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Love watching your videos and seeing how you do things compared to us in texas
Thanks Danny👊
Pay attention- Good ole fashion hard work. No cutting corners here with Anthony and the fellas
Thanks for watching Andy 👊
“Shiek” baby😎😎😎 good video
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Nice job pays off with the right people 👍
For sure 👍
KC has sunken floors over a full height basements w/ poured concrete walls . We fill the in with framing and T&G !
STL area concrete is the same
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Yes, they have some sunk in living rooms in Florida.
I saw 1 in zephyhills Florida and 2 in Lakeland Florida, when looking for an older house with terrazzo floors.
I don't like them at all👍
Thats my DAD!! Love you dada 😎
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Your a Good Man Brother God Bless You 🇺🇸
Thanks francisco 👍
Good job !!!
Thank you Anthony
From the East Atlanta , GA
Hi Kristen 😊
Thanks zack👊
Another Awesome finish Anthony 👏
Thanks Robert 👊
Anotha sunny day in Cali.. bro Great job !!
Thanks for watching clark 👊
Looks great
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A1 work as always man! 💪 you’ve inspired me to take interest in this field of work even though I ain’t got much experience it just really dope to see your final work at the end of it all 🤜🏽
Thanks Frank👊
Well your help will leave and go somewhere else you do it right not many do that, great job,they call them slab homes in Illinois
Thanks for watching bro 👊
Banger !!!! Javier is a beast !!
Thanks alexis 👍
best in the west forever ✌
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I was halfway through the video before I realised what you meant by a sucken living room 😂
I thought it had sunken due to the earth subsiding😂
Was popular in 70 and 80s.
Nice job 👍
Hey gino. Thanks for watching bro 👊
Excellent job as ever. In the UK I don't think I've heard of any sunken living rooms - not intentionally anyways. I'm sure there are a few but it's not a 'thing' here.
Thanks for watching clark 👊 shout out to the UK
We have these in Arizona and have also filled them in.... easy money hahhaa
Thanks for watching bro 👍
We have them sunken half-living spaces here in PHX
Thanks for watching bro 👊
"He's a great customer to work for." Um, yes, he doesn't mind you forgetting about his job. lol
I had it scheduled for 2 weeks later. The rain came and he said hit it👍
When I was in texas and vegas we had em there too. A lot more in around here in SoCal
Thanks for watching trevor 👊
I bet the kid's hands were feeling it after rubbing in that rapid set LOL
Thanks for watching brother 👍it will rinse off
So professional
Thanks bro 👍
Ive done a lot of these here in AZ. Some guys think you have to remove the existing concrete before pouring new, but you dont. You can pour right on top like you guys did.
Back in the 70s/80s these sunken designs were popular. They make no sense.
youre right, probably easiest type of concrete job to do as long as you get it flat..no joints, no edging, no formwork..easy.
Thanks for watching bro 👊💯 I love these kinda jobs
Badass!!! Wish you needed a pipe insulator!!! Lol great channel!!!
Thanks for watching francisco 👊
We have sunken pit by our fireplace in here in Florida! We too are going to fill it in!
Good idea 👍
I had a sunken living room in my old home in VA
Thanks for watching Brendan👍
When I watch your videos I'm always split between hiring you or working for you.
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Once again Bro..( It's the kind. ) Stay Safe.😷👊
Thanks bro 👍 you too
Keep them coming!
Thanks Rob👍
What happened to chuck
He's MIA
We got sunken living rooms here in Texas too
Thanks for watching cesar👍
The best in the west has given odell a full time job erasing comments about him on his channel 🤣. He's really fast at it 😂
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@TH-cam Lover people who do concrete no the difference. They are not even close to this guy.
about how much would this cost? I have this in my house in VA
You are the best
Thanks Guy👊
Bosch is the brand I use for work
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Wish I was in this crew, learn from one of the best
C'mon out bro 👍
Good stuff chief!!
Thanks for watching bro 👍
I have a sunken living room. Florida by tampa here.
Seems like california, texas, florida has them👍
Hi Anthony
Here in Texas Dfw area there are a ton of these sunken living rooms. I never understood them
Anyway,
Nice Job.
Joe
Thanks Joe 👍
South Florida has a lot of sunken living rooms.
Fill them up 👊
like the videos . but video so pixelated even on 1080p. man increase the video bitrate.
I'm getting a new camera 👍
is it just me or does the quality of your videos seem a bit off. its real pixely.
It's you
Its not you. I commented a few videos back about it, he just mentioned his camera he's using. But don't know if it's a good thing or bad thing.
I see the same
I CANT BELIEVE THAT WITH THE NEW CONCRETE ONCE YOU GO ON IT YOU'll BE FLYIN, AND ELDERYL"s HURT THEMSELVES BY FALLING DOWN ON IT, AND I TOTALLY AGREE: ITS REALLY STUPID, I COULD NOT AGREE MORE!
That's right JR
strong work 💪
Keep up the good work 👌👌👌
Thanks Corey 👍
Just satisfying
Thanks for watching Anthony 👊
@@WestCoastCustomConcrete always brotha
@@anthonycastillo5170 👍
😎😎👍🏻 sunken floors ain’t very good idea come in from a drink sharp turn right boom ankle is away 😆 not now as best in west has sorted it. 👍🏻
Thanks for watching bro 👍
Like your style share the wealth keep your family happy and loyal. Costco is the same, pay them right really sweet bonuses at Xmas time. the funny thing is you actually make more money. not nickle and dime your staff, no loyalty, unhappy customers. Republican way. I subscribed
Thanks for watching bro 👊
I have a sunken living room in Texas. Is the wood footer cut into the stud so its flush behind the sheetrock, or is it just in front of the studs?
Nothing to do with concrete but do the windows need to be reframed and raised?
Looks like it👍
WOW!!!!! SOMEONE WANTS A NEW LIVING ROOM CONCRETE FLOOR!!!!!!!!!!! BUT I WOUNDER WHY THEY HAVE CONCRETE THAT WAS LIKE THAT CONCRET PATIO, THEY COULD HAVE HAD CARPET OR SOMETHIN. BUT ANYWAY< GOOD JOB MAN!!!!!!!!!
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As usual, best 💰💰👌👌👌🚀🚀
Thanks bro 👍
Cape Coral, Florida has sunk in living rooms.
Thanks for watching alan👊
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Down here in Austin, some of the older homes in the wealthy neighborhoods have sunken living rooms, or areas of the house where this is a couch or area for chilling that’s lower than the rest. Not sure how popular it was across the spectrum, but definitely in the older homes built by people with money back in the day.
Thanks for watching adam👍
Hey bro is Ben along time but I’m finally gonna make my move to northern California from Oregon and I’m gonna be needing your advice THE BEST from THE WEST 💯👍.
Anytime bro 👊 just give me a call
We had sunken living rooms in south dakota.
Thanks for watching bro 👍
Plenty in New Mexico
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You have too do a video on plugging the next time it happens 👍🏽
Good idea 👍
We live in Florida and both my house and my dad's house have sunken rooms. During hurricane Ian, my dad's sunken room filled with 6 inches of water. We've never had this problem before however we want to know how we would fill it with concrete. It is 12 inches lower than the other rooms on each side. 2 steps with a center fireplace. Can we fill 12 inches with concrete at once?
Yes pour it all at once 👍use a water proofing agent in the concrete called xypex.. Water will never come through again 💯
Florida is full of them.
Start filling them in $
Pumped 3 of these today.
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When you say the mix is straight cement, what exactly does that mean? What are the proportions of cement, sand, aggregate etc, additives etc? Thanks so much
Seven sacks of concrete per yard. Sixty sand, forty rock. Fly ash is a additive I take out.
What up brother . I’ve done these up in Glendora and what a horrible idea the sunken living room.
Right!! Thanks bro 👍
Great job, I have question, do you think the concrete expansion won’t effect the wall as this right by the house studs ?
It's fine 👍 thanks for watching bro 👊💯
How you clean your pump?
Pump water through 👍
You don't have this in Michigan. The smartest thing anyone can do is hire you to do the job. You know it's done right and no corners cut. This is how I know you are going to own 2021.
Thanks Nick👍
How long has your crew been working for you?
2 years