Be real proud if that's your dad, they do some amazing work, congrats 👏👏👏 Tonight when he goes home give a big hug and big kiss, he deserves it after a long day at work, bravo👏👏👏
Tuesday morning and I'm watching a concrete job on TH-cam while in my apartment. Not sure how TH-cam figured I needed to watch such but it was refreshing. And the guy praising his employees- the best compliment ever! Thank you sir!
This is what I love to see. Professionals using the normal tools of their trade to make work that shows you do not need thousand dollar laser levels and crazy tools to do expert work. Honestly most of the pro's around where I live seem to want to charge you more just to see them use some fancy useless device when good old fashion hand tools will work out so much better and faster in the end. Well done on a great job.
My grandpa is a general contractor most of his life at this point (he's 80 now) and still does work around on his properties. He bought a laser scope about 15 years ago and he still loves that thing... you can be a professional with a "level in your head" and that is just going to make you appreciate the modern tools even more. The problem is when people have all the tools you could ever want and still do a bad job... nothing is going to fix that except an actual professional. The fact is modern tools have allowed him to work and get alot more done at his age than he would have been able to do without them. Another big one is decking.... no hand nailing or bending over anymore you can get drill extensions and just walk around with it and fasten all your floor decking standing up.
@@Wingnut353 yeah these sure are the same people complaining about ergonomics and other efficiency improvements. Yeah go ahead and throw out your back, blow out your knees, and do it all slower just because it's "authentic".
@@rileywebb4178 This job works OK with the string line and tape measure and the hand tools and manpower the boys used "good looking Job" other work requires the bells and whistles that modern technology has to offer.The key to all of it the end is the experience of the workforce.
I love hearing people say "they don't build em like they used to" Nope, not in construction. These stairs will last so many more years than anything built decades ago. Well done.
@@brownie3454 thats the typical average wage of a normal laborer here in our province.. 6-8 minumun 9-10 the boss is in good mood 11-15 skilled/ foreman But I don't know on the rest of my country.
New Jersey here! I appreciate you showing us young boys how to be a man and professionally provide us with ingenious videos to help our society keep technical knowledge in the States! Thank you, keep pourin’ and God Bless you! 🇺🇸
There is something oddly satisfying about seeing pros doing what they do best. I've laid concrete myself, numerous times, and am jealous of those who make finishing it look easy.
Beautiful job. All I could think when you were showing the end shots is how nice those will look with some low voltage surface lighting and some landscaping when it's all done, beautiful
I would love to see those projects after they got integrated in the landscape by the owner. I know this delays videos *a lot* but it would an awesome feature :) Or maybe a second, short update video. Maybe you like to check on the stairs in some weeks anyways
New to your channel but you have some badasses working for you that knows what the other guy is doing without speaking to each other. Do whatever it takes to keep them working for you and happy because there's not many guys like them anymore.
I'm in Australia and mate it's crazy watching how different you guys concrete in the states. Just to be clear I'm NOT saying saying crazy in a bad way nor that our ways are better or right it's just different. Looks awesome!!
I've tried explaining that to superintendents before. They can throw 20 carpenters to help 3 finishers pour and finish 100 yards but it really makes no difference
Loved watching this video & great narration & shout outs to your team. Very satisfying to watch it done so well. (Came here from the Popular Mechanics article/email that featured this video.)
I like the retaining block (“caisson”) built into the slope, but the earth looks pretty loose & potentially unstable longterm. Also there seems to be no spacer blocks to keep the reinforcement off the ground, no vibro-compaction of the concrete, and no expansion/control joints for such a long length pour. It may only be a set of stairs, and have a nice finish, but I doubt it’ll remain intact for very many years.
Super Hero - Are you versed in soil mechanics? The steep slope and presence of stones within the soil matrix would imply the upper layers of substrata were deposited by alluvial or glacial action. This cannot be considered stable, especially as it appears to be at or near the angle of repose. Additional pore water pressure from rainfall may be expected to produce slope instability in such circumstances. The basics of foundation design dictates carrying vertical loads down past any potentially unstable layers, and in bracing any horizontal or shear loads with suitable retaining structures that include weep holes to relieve temporary surges in groundwater pressure. I see no evidence of any proper consideration being given to these factors in the design of the staircase. I would therefore be pleased if you could expand on your expertise in this matter...
All I'm seeing is surface screeding, trowelling and texturing. Where is the internal compaction to remove air voids. Where is the sprayed curing compound to prevent moisture loss during curing.
The only way they wouldn't have needed control joints would have been to properly reinforce the stairs as if it was in a building... But to do a proper reinforcement of such a stair, you need to know where the "bearings are". Bzt with the completely unprepared soil and the absence of useful rebars (cause the rebars without spacer blocks, and probably surrounded by some dust are having almost no effect). The only professional part is the finishing of the surface which requires skilled labour. How is it possible that in the US so many things can be built without the involvement of an engineer? Here in Switzerland, there is no approval for construction without plans from a certified engineer, common sense for safe infrastructure, buildings and so on... Contractors in Switzerland execute what is on the engineer plans. Contractors don't improvise themselves as engineers here. And if I'm not mistaken, out workers go through a proper education in their field (apprenticeship of 4 years)... And if I'm not mistaken, that isn't the case in the US. Therefore I don't understand how one can be so self confident to just do such a stair without professional advisory.
fabien Tre - True, but you do pay a price for higher standards. According to what I’ve read domestic buildings cost 50% more per square metre in Switzerland than the USA. Some of that is no doubt due to economies of scale and cheaper methods of construction, but even so there is a balance to be found between costs and standards. But in the case of this staircase, the balance seems to have swung way too far towards the former.
Fantastic work. This has to be the first construction project video I watched where some know-it-all internet expert does not have something to say in the comments of how the job was not done right. Faith in humanity restored.
I was a monk in Thailand for 2 years. At our temple we did a lot of construction working with concrete. The monks at our temple are very skillful with concrete. So I always like to watch videos like this because it shows great craftsmanship and creativity. Thank you!
Great work buddy. Thanks for the tip on the caisson to lock the staircase in place. Getting ready to build a smaller run at our lake property. The bottom drain definitely a great idea I'll be putting in as well.
Don't know how i got here from Fishing but i saw the stair's and had to see how they were built and was not disappointed. Good staff makes jobs like this look easy it's clear you enjoy what you do, that's important. 🙂
Dont you have any regulations as to the maximum amount of risers in a single flight? Here in Australia we have a maximum of 18 risers, any more and you must have a landing.
I have the same question too. A slip of foot could cause a serious injury or even death with that many risers-I have counted at least 23 of them. If I were to design this stairway, I would have made it in a somewhat L-shape with a landing after 12~13 risers. Nonetheless, the workers did a remarkable job finishing that concrete.
@@stuwest3653 You are absolutely right, but I believe there should be some additional clarification. In California, there are no regulations regarding the maximum number of risers but rather the maximum number of risers is constrained by the height between two landings-the height between two landings shall not exceed 12 feet. It is possible to achieve the maximum number of 36 stairs if and only if the height of each riser is 4 inches which is the absolute minimum height for a riser in CA building code. However, even though the 36 staircase in which each riser is 4 inches high is up to code, I believe that it should not be encouraged unless there is no other way to do the job, for such a staircase raises a lot of safety concerns. I am not a contractor nor an architect, I am just a random person who is concerned about the well-being of others. Thank you for the reply.
That's the first thing I thought. They must have different regs over there I guess. Still a looks like a lot of steps to fall down whatever their code says.
Not question about the finish look , but as always the question is if the landscaping crew was careful enough not to screw it up Regarding the crew size , in my opinion one only needs enough guys that love what they do , and it will show on the end product , well done
As a pump operator I have seen it way to many times that they start filling the form with to wet concrete and start at the bottom. Fill up the first 4-5 steps, often even over filing it, and then stick a vibrate in it. And whoosshh all the concrete runs out at the bottom. Even if I warn them they are like: You are a pump operator, what do you know about pouring concrete? You just drive the pump! So frustrating. Some people seem to have so much trouble with these stairway jobs. Some are destroyed at the end because they have to shovel all te concrete up all the time. And usually this happens on Friday afternoon when you feel like going home and enjoy your weekend. You guys did it perfect.
Too Right Done Right. That’s perfect 👌 great job Thanks for sharing. It’s refreshing to see people/companies like you that take pride in the job and ensure passionately that your client gets a quality job. You’ll go a long way .. word of mouth will keep you busy 👍👍👌
LOL Brother NEVER wish to be involved with anything related to concrete. Cancerous dust, super loud machinery, grout hoses, pumps and your clothes/washing machine are destroyed quite quickly. Absolutely filthy all day long. Those laborers would rather be sitting in A/C, in a truck I promise you.
One always wants what one has not. I was an electrition, and wanted to become an architect. Now i am an architect, but want to be out on the field- building stuff. RIP
@@Bosse_C that's true. Although I'm only 25 and can't picture myself doing this much longer. Im gonna maintain my CDL but I'm saving for trade school. I'd love to be an electrician hands on work is what I want to do.
I had a long set of stairs I did many years ago, and used an almost identical set up system. Used to use chain saw bar oil on the forms, but switched to some of the plastic stretch film on the boards. Nothing sticks to it and the boards fall off. Glad I don't do concrete any more...
I started to watch but got winded half way up. Gives new meaning when the wife asks him to get a gallon of milk. Forget this, build me a gondola lift. Good job fellas.
God damn, I hope more people watch videos like this to see how much skill is needed to pour a well built staircase( or any thing poured out of concrete). And I hope they can appreciate it too. Good job guys.
The addition of a caisson to secure the structure and stop the weight shifting the whole staircase was a very professional decision. I am not a builder btw. Its just youTube has recommended so many concrete videos to me that these days I know quite a bit about it. Excellent work.
This stairway is magnificent, I've done some concrete work but nothing compared to this. My one job that I remember best is a Basketball court we did for one of the Detroit Pistons, here in Flint, Michigan. We had to wheelbarrow all the concrete about a hundred yards, from the street to the back yard, it came out perfect but I'd never do another. The homeowner was very happy with the results, that was the most important part. Thanks for sharing, it brought back some good memories.
wow, Anthony, i just stumbled upon your videos here about around 10-8-21, man it is so cool to see the work you do, you certainly know what you are doing, this video is really amazing, lots of work and planning, and you got a dam good crew, you do really great work, and no one else does the stuff you seem to embrace doing, A classy business for sure,..
Great job, love seeing a business owner talk good about his guys!! Can’t for the life of me see how someone can thumb this down unless they are just that miserable in life they try to see the bad in everything 🤷🏼♂️
You work with talented people 👌paying attention to details 💯. I want to know something... How many hours has to pass smooth the surface and the brush the same?
Good call on the caisson, though it's more of a key... I know a lot of engineers, especially young ones, kind of gloss over cip stairs as though they're just flatwork, but on a situation like this the sliding action can really add up and result in some significant forces at the bottom. I think they forget that a typical stair detail is poured over sloped soil, and isn't stepped like a building's footing would be. Do you ever have inspection issues with the max length of the stair and not having intermediate landings?
As a retired concrete guy, this was fun to watch.. Def a good crew of guys. I can also tell by your voice that you've got the brains so you don't get excited and start yelling during the jobs. :)
As always great job and the result, you must have a civil engineering degree dude, so much knowledge and the years all combined, you are the master concrete man. I salute you, amazing, you also giving so much information too.
Great job. So nice to hear a boss talk up his crew. It matters.
Thank You! I appreciate my crew 👍
Fernando Chavez how long do I wait to pull forms off , so I can finish the sides ?
Crew lives matters.☺
@@ericszulkowski4318 You can remove them just after few hours (if the surface feels hard), but its better to wait atleast 12 hours in my opinion.
@@azzorzer you're gonna have one hell of a patchy staircase if you wait 12 hours. You cant do any finishing after 12 hours
not sure why youtube's algorithm recommended this to me but it is really enjoyable to watch!
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Because everybody needs a stairway to heaven.
Right. I was like what the hell?? About halfway into I was damn I need to see the end of this and was not disappointed.
Spot on!
west coast customs... did you watch a gta vid recently
The chances of me laying cement is zero but I watched the whole thing.
Way harder than it looks. These guys are magicians.
There's definitely an art to it.
It is not cement. It is concrete.
@@robertgibson4494 And they are "placing" it
@@robertgibson4494 its semen
ive worked with concrete for years. this is absolutely clinical. picking a team like this is a big part of getting that finish. great work guys!
Thanks for watching bro 👊
Beautiful. I've been doing concrete for 23 years and let me tell you... it don't get any better than that.
same, these guys covered all the bases, great Idea with the locking section they dug into the hill, Im gonna steal that one.
Right on! Thank you.
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Lame aah job
@@1lowtrade id like to see you do better you little pleb sniff
That's my DaD!😊
Be real proud if that's your dad, they do some amazing work, congrats 👏👏👏
Tonight when he goes home give a big hug and big kiss, he deserves it after a long day at work, bravo👏👏👏
@@FranciscoWuerta Thank you!
Youre dad should make you proud. He is a what Makes humanity great.
@@FranciscoWuerta my wife's dad has the same name...Francisco Huerta. Cool deal.
He did some amazing work. Very cool and clearly very skilled.
Tuesday morning and I'm watching a concrete job on TH-cam while in my apartment. Not sure how TH-cam figured I needed to watch such but it was refreshing. And the guy praising his employees- the best compliment ever! Thank you sir!
Thanks bro
This is what I love to see. Professionals using the normal tools of their trade to make work that shows you do not need thousand dollar laser levels and crazy tools to do expert work. Honestly most of the pro's around where I live seem to want to charge you more just to see them use some fancy useless device when good old fashion hand tools will work out so much better and faster in the end. Well done on a great job.
Lol no, modern. Tools and lasers make life way easier
you sir are an idiot go chisel stone with another stone,or build a fire with two sticks,sounds like that is what you prefer
My grandpa is a general contractor most of his life at this point (he's 80 now) and still does work around on his properties. He bought a laser scope about 15 years ago and he still loves that thing... you can be a professional with a "level in your head" and that is just going to make you appreciate the modern tools even more. The problem is when people have all the tools you could ever want and still do a bad job... nothing is going to fix that except an actual professional. The fact is modern tools have allowed him to work and get alot more done at his age than he would have been able to do without them. Another big one is decking.... no hand nailing or bending over anymore you can get drill extensions and just walk around with it and fasten all your floor decking standing up.
@@Wingnut353 yeah these sure are the same people complaining about ergonomics and other efficiency improvements. Yeah go ahead and throw out your back, blow out your knees, and do it all slower just because it's "authentic".
@@rileywebb4178 This job works OK with the string line and tape measure and the hand tools and manpower the boys used "good looking Job"
other work requires the bells and whistles that modern technology has to offer.The key to all of it the end is the experience of the workforce.
You dont see that too often when people pay attention to details, looks like that whole group has it. Bravo. 👏
Thanks bro!
His team dont mess around all those guys are locked in .
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whitemanbrownworld huh? You don’t think they do concrete work in Mexico?? Lol give credit where it’s do.
This might escalade fast with racism remarks 😬😬
You say “no easy way to do it” and you guys make it look so easy. I bet this homeowner super happy with how good it turned out.
Thanks bro! I appreciate my crew 👍
I’d love to see the finished product, with landscaping and railing included.
I have to go back and video it. I just haven't had time
I would have expected the hand rail mounting hardware would have been part of the casting. Very nice job BTW.
I was always wanting to learn this
You can not imagine how much you made me feel joyful.
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I love hearing people say "they don't build em like they used to"
Nope, not in construction. These stairs will last so many more years than anything built decades ago.
Well done.
Thank you!
no they will not
You hired the wrong builders. You get what you pay for.
@@bradbutcher3984 what just because you and your illegal buddies couldnt do that job?
@@ljilhk you are a master mason now?
Taking pride in doing it right! That's some serious workmanship right there. I can see why you are called "the best in the west". Way to go!
Right on!👍
I've done concrete work in the past and let me tell you, your crew has world-class skill!
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**pays them $8**
@@brownie3454 thats the typical average wage of a normal laborer here in our province..
6-8 minumun
9-10 the boss is in good mood
11-15 skilled/ foreman
But I don't know on the rest of my country.
New Jersey here! I appreciate you showing us young boys how to be a man and professionally provide us with ingenious videos to help our society keep technical knowledge in the States! Thank you, keep pourin’ and God Bless you! 🇺🇸
Thank you loni👊
man, every single member of your crew has that perfect attention to detail, its so nice to hear a boss compliment his crew
Thanks bro
That's Quality concrete👍
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There is something oddly satisfying about seeing pros doing what they do best. I've laid concrete myself, numerous times, and am jealous of those who make finishing it look easy.
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Don’t know what I appreciate more... the finished product or the play by play commentary!
Thanks for watching Tyler👍
Beautiful job. All I could think when you were showing the end shots is how nice those will look with some low voltage surface lighting and some landscaping when it's all done, beautiful
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There's nothing more satisfying than being able to look back at the job you have done, done well, now that feels good😌❗️
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Ok, I'm in. I want a staircase.
Problem is, my house is a car.
Been there
_haha_ who hasn't
Let's Park it in a hill.. and do the stairs from the foot of that hill towards the curb. 😁
I have never ever watched a TH-cam vid on concrete. Somehow this shows up in my feed. Watched it. Now I'm hooked on concrete videos.
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This came out awesome man, well thought out and executed!
(Mason of 15 years: concrete brick block stone pavers etc)
Thank you 👍
Good to see something other than driveway additions.
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Been a concrete man for a long time, man I can appreciate this. Great execution. Great team. Well done boys.
Thanks for watching bro 👊
I would love to see those projects after they got integrated in the landscape by the owner. I know this delays videos *a lot* but it would an awesome feature :)
Or maybe a second, short update video. Maybe you like to check on the stairs in some weeks anyways
I want to do that.
New to your channel but you have some badasses working for you that knows what the other guy is doing without speaking to each other. Do whatever it takes to keep them working for you and happy because there's not many guys like them anymore.
Well said 👍
I'm in Australia and mate it's crazy watching how different you guys concrete in the states. Just to be clear I'm NOT saying saying crazy in a bad way nor that our ways are better or right it's just different. Looks awesome!!
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The main ingredient here is hard working Hispanic people that love and enjoy what they do.
What's different about doing concrete in Australia?
Well the concrete itself, the way the Americans screed and the screeds themselves, the rebar spacing and placement ect all little things
That would be a great help Steve but unfortunately unlike America we have to be politically correct in Australia or people will be offended 😂
Great work and team! Loved your thorough narration and praise for your team!
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Thank you sir, I appreciate you appreciating your crew. Good work.
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Concrete stairs! Come up to lake arrowhead we need you! Great job again.
I'd love to go up there!
Great work! 👍
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Your guys are the best!!! Southcoast masonary did did my place in HB, they spoke highly of you for big mud jobs.
Thanks bro
Never did I ever think i needed to watch people employ crazy skills with concrete, but here I am.
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That is absolutely incredible looking. And you are correct: you can fling an army at a project but they will just get in the way.
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I've tried explaining that to superintendents before. They can throw 20 carpenters to help 3 finishers pour and finish 100 yards but it really makes no difference
Great job guys, it’s good to see perfection . When you have passion in what you do , your work certainly shows it.👍
Thanks bro!
Glad to see you staying in Orange County and not fleeing to NV, TX, etc. This was pure art.
Thanks for watching bro 👊💯
Loved watching this video & great narration & shout outs to your team. Very satisfying to watch it done so well. (Came here from the Popular Mechanics article/email that featured this video.)
Really that's cool bro 💯 thanks for watching bro 👊
I like the retaining block (“caisson”) built into the slope, but the earth looks pretty loose & potentially unstable longterm. Also there seems to be no spacer blocks to keep the reinforcement off the ground, no vibro-compaction of the concrete, and no expansion/control joints for such a long length pour. It may only be a set of stairs, and have a nice finish, but I doubt it’ll remain intact for very many years.
Super Hero - Are you versed in soil mechanics? The steep slope and presence of stones within the soil matrix would imply the upper layers of substrata were deposited by alluvial or glacial action. This cannot be considered stable, especially as it appears to be at or near the angle of repose. Additional pore water pressure from rainfall may be expected to produce slope instability in such circumstances. The basics of foundation design dictates carrying vertical loads down past any potentially unstable layers, and in bracing any horizontal or shear loads with suitable retaining structures that include weep holes to relieve temporary surges in groundwater pressure. I see no evidence of any proper consideration being given to these factors in the design of the staircase. I would therefore be pleased if you could expand on your expertise in this matter...
All I'm seeing is surface screeding, trowelling and texturing. Where is the internal compaction to remove air voids. Where is the sprayed curing compound to prevent moisture loss during curing.
yeah, also this stairs will be slippy after a couple of rain...
The only way they wouldn't have needed control joints would have been to properly reinforce the stairs as if it was in a building...
But to do a proper reinforcement of such a stair, you need to know where the "bearings are".
Bzt with the completely unprepared soil and the absence of useful rebars (cause the rebars without spacer blocks, and probably surrounded by some dust are having almost no effect).
The only professional part is the finishing of the surface which requires skilled labour.
How is it possible that in the US so many things can be built without the involvement of an engineer?
Here in Switzerland, there is no approval for construction without plans from a certified engineer, common sense for safe infrastructure, buildings and so on... Contractors in Switzerland execute what is on the engineer plans. Contractors don't improvise themselves as engineers here.
And if I'm not mistaken, out workers go through a proper education in their field (apprenticeship of 4 years)... And if I'm not mistaken, that isn't the case in the US. Therefore I don't understand how one can be so self confident to just do such a stair without professional advisory.
fabien Tre - True, but you do pay a price for higher standards. According to what I’ve read domestic buildings cost 50% more per square metre in Switzerland than the USA. Some of that is no doubt due to economies of scale and cheaper methods of construction, but even so there is a balance to be found between costs and standards. But in the case of this staircase, the balance seems to have swung way too far towards the former.
Finally a concrete crew on TH-cam that looks like they really know what they're doing 👍
Thanks Mike 👊💯
Fantastic work. This has to be the first construction project video I watched where some know-it-all internet expert does not have something to say in the comments of how the job was not done right. Faith in humanity restored.
No doubt!! Thanks for watching 👍
I was a monk in Thailand for 2 years. At our temple we did a lot of construction working with concrete. The monks at our temple are very skillful with concrete. So I always like to watch videos like this because it shows great craftsmanship and creativity. Thank you!
Thanks bro 👊
Doing the case to help with the load, really good idea. You got another subscriber from me. Great job
Right on 👍
Great video. Thoroughly enjoyed watching that but I wish you made it longer though.
I will for sure.
It really shows that you appreciate your employees. It's nice how you mention their names and give them praise. Beautiful stairway!
Thanks for watching bro 👊
Great work buddy. Thanks for the tip on the caisson to lock the staircase in place. Getting ready to build a smaller run at our lake property. The bottom drain definitely a great idea I'll be putting in as well.
Thanks for watching Daniel 👍
Don't know how i got here from Fishing but i saw the stair's and had to see how they were built and was not disappointed.
Good staff makes jobs like this look easy it's clear you enjoy what you do, that's important. 🙂
Lol. Thank you!
Dont you have any regulations as to the maximum amount of risers in a single flight? Here in Australia we have a maximum of 18 risers, any more and you must have a landing.
I have the same question too. A slip of foot could cause a serious injury or even death with that many risers-I have counted at least 23 of them. If I were to design this stairway, I would have made it in a somewhat L-shape with a landing after 12~13 risers. Nonetheless, the workers did a remarkable job finishing that concrete.
@@stuwest3653 You are absolutely right, but I believe there should be some additional clarification. In California, there are no regulations regarding the maximum number of risers but rather the maximum number of risers is constrained by the height between two landings-the height between two landings shall not exceed 12 feet. It is possible to achieve the maximum number of 36 stairs if and only if the height of each riser is 4 inches which is the absolute minimum height for a riser in CA building code. However, even though the 36 staircase in which each riser is 4 inches high is up to code, I believe that it should not be encouraged unless there is no other way to do the job, for such a staircase raises a lot of safety concerns. I am not a contractor nor an architect, I am just a random person who is concerned about the well-being of others. Thank you for the reply.
@Victor Murat My point, exactly.
You're not the Andrew Johnson who did building diploma or associate diploma at Ultimo Tafe many years ago, are you?
That's the first thing I thought. They must have different regs over there I guess. Still a looks like a lot of steps to fall down whatever their code says.
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing and showing love to the skilled workers making builds on point back to back. I'm sure the guys respect you
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I'm starving here Anthony!! rewatching earlier vids to get my fix. Hope ya are getting so much deserved chill time on the beach!
Thanks Eric. I am🤫
@@WestCoastCustomConcrete that's goood to hear
@@T.E.P. 👊💯
Awesome job man good to see people still give good quality work out there. Beautiful steps!
Thanks bro 👍
Not question about the finish look , but as always the question is if the landscaping crew was careful enough not to screw it up
Regarding the crew size , in my opinion one only needs enough guys that love what they do , and it will show on the end product , well done
Thanks bro! I wouldn't vouch for many contractors but the landscaper was good.
Exactly what I was looking for! Thanx!
As I have stated in other videos I Love watching these. Great to see a great group of people working so well together and going great work.
Thanks for watching Joe👊💯
@@WestCoastCustomConcrete always!! I specialize in historical masonry restoration in Detroit MI love seeing the amazing work!
@@jjfletcher1366 wow that's really cool 💯 thanks for watching bro 👊
I had no reason to watch this but watched it all, those are some nice stairs right there. Well done team, you guys are awesome.
Thanks bro
Absolutely gorgeous work you're not boasting when you say best in the west
Gave credit to your crew too damn good
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Once again this was some of your best work. No one on TH-cam can touch this. A+ work.
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As a pump operator I have seen it way to many times that they start filling the form with to wet concrete and start at the bottom. Fill up the first 4-5 steps, often even over filing it, and then stick a vibrate in it. And whoosshh all the concrete runs out at the bottom. Even if I warn them they are like: You are a pump operator, what do you know about pouring concrete? You just drive the pump! So frustrating. Some people seem to have so much trouble with these stairway jobs. Some are destroyed at the end because they have to shovel all te concrete up all the time. And usually this happens on Friday afternoon when you feel like going home and enjoy your weekend. You guys did it perfect.
That's funny. I've seen it so many times,👊
What they really need is a retaining wall for that mountain of dirt behind their house.
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love the way you lot work with it mate, joy to watch and i bet the client was well chuffed with the result.
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Great job Anthony!!
Same as other comments... I have no idea why this was suggested, but cool video! Satisfying to see it come out so smooth. You have a great team!
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Too Right Done Right. That’s perfect 👌 great job Thanks for sharing. It’s refreshing to see people/companies like you that take pride in the job and ensure passionately that your client gets a quality job. You’ll go a long way .. word of mouth will keep you busy 👍👍👌
Thanks bro 👍
This is beautiful. Everyone is on the same page. Everyone knows what there doing. Awesome 👍
Thanks bro
Great job mate. Especially how you keyed the stairs in at the top, really important.
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nice! thank you I was looking for rebar placement in stairs which you showed a bit.
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Javier and Phillipe clearly know how to work together .. what a team!!
I really appreciate you recognizing Javier and Phillipe. They're badass!
Your crew is extremely good.
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Showed this to my dad who did concrete work for 45 years (foundations mostly, but many roads and stairs too)
He gave the job ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice!
Man thanks Tyler. Tell your dad thanks too👍
THIS is how you sell your business service to customers. No cheesy marketers or stupid jingle music. Excellent work!
Thanks bro
I'm a trucker. Sitting here getting unloaded for 4 hours this has me wishing I chose a different profession. This was interesting to waych
Right on! Thanks bro 👍
LOL Brother NEVER wish to be involved with anything related to concrete. Cancerous dust, super loud machinery, grout hoses, pumps and your clothes/washing machine are destroyed quite quickly. Absolutely filthy all day long. Those laborers would rather be sitting in A/C, in a truck I promise you.
One always wants what one has not. I was an electrition, and wanted to become an architect. Now i am an architect, but want to be out on the field- building stuff. RIP
I must learn to be greatfull for what I have
@@Bosse_C that's true. Although I'm only 25 and can't picture myself doing this much longer. Im gonna maintain my CDL but I'm saving for trade school. I'd love to be an electrician hands on work is what I want to do.
I had a long set of stairs I did many years ago, and used an almost identical set up system. Used to use chain saw bar oil on the forms, but switched to some of the plastic stretch film on the boards. Nothing sticks to it and the boards fall off. Glad I don't do concrete any more...
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Anythony, you and your crew did a fantastic job on these stairs. nothing better than watching great work being done by a tight crew. Carry On!
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I started to watch but got winded half way up. Gives new meaning when the wife asks him to get a gallon of milk. Forget this, build me a gondola lift. Good job fellas.
Lol that's the back of the house. Thanks for watching.
Looks fantastic! Andway to go adding the caisson 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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God damn, I hope more people watch videos like this to see how much skill is needed to pour a well built staircase( or any thing poured out of concrete). And I hope they can appreciate it too. Good job guys.
Thanks bro!
The addition of a caisson to secure the structure and stop the weight shifting the whole staircase was a very professional decision. I am not a builder btw. Its just youTube has recommended so many concrete videos to me that these days I know quite a bit about it. Excellent work.
Thanks for watching bro 👍
Badass stairway my man, and it was cool to hear you gave the guys working credit for their job well done.
Thanks bro
That was top draw. Concrete is a hard thing to get right and they made that look easy. Really nice job
Thank you!
Bonza job mate! Cheers from AUS..
Thanks bro. Cheers from Huntington Beach
This stairway is magnificent, I've done some concrete work but nothing compared to this. My one job that I remember best is a Basketball court we did for one of the Detroit Pistons, here in Flint, Michigan. We had to wheelbarrow all the concrete about a hundred yards, from the street to the back yard, it came out perfect but I'd never do another. The homeowner was very happy with the results, that was the most important part. Thanks for sharing, it brought back some good memories.
Thanks for watching Bobby 👊💯
@@WestCoastCustomConcrete ,
The pleasure was all mine, thank you for sharing.
wow, Anthony, i just stumbled upon your videos here about around 10-8-21, man it is so cool to see the work you do, you certainly know what you are doing, this video is really amazing, lots of work and planning, and you got a dam good crew, you do really great work, and no one else does the stuff you seem to embrace doing, A classy business for sure,..
www.popularmechanics.com/science/a32643833/concrete-stairway-construction-video/
Thank you for your comments bro 💯
I dont know how people can dislike this kind of video 🤔 there showing knowledge for free 💯
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Kick ass job looks great. I can tell you’re like me you take pride in your work done right
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That is one top job...👍🇮🇲 ps love the George Thorogood introduction to the videos.....👍👍👍
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Great job, love seeing a business owner talk good about his guys!! Can’t for the life of me see how someone can thumb this down unless they are just that miserable in life they try to see the bad in everything 🤷🏼♂️
You nailed it 🤣
This was definitely done the right way!! You guys are true pros
Thanks bro
You work with talented people 👌paying attention to details 💯. I want to know something... How many hours has to pass smooth the surface and the brush the same?
3 hrs
You guys are freakin awesome!! Great video!
Thanks Daniel 👍
You really have a great crew.....I did precast work and poured in place is 100 times harder. That really
was a tough location to work in.
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Good call on the caisson, though it's more of a key... I know a lot of engineers, especially young ones, kind of gloss over cip stairs as though they're just flatwork, but on a situation like this the sliding action can really add up and result in some significant forces at the bottom. I think they forget that a typical stair detail is poured over sloped soil, and isn't stepped like a building's footing would be. Do you ever have inspection issues with the max length of the stair and not having intermediate landings?
This job passed inspection. I built it according to the approved engineered city plans.
@@WestCoastCustomConcrete The inspector and the city planners must be taking a kickback, or they are not qualified if they approved this build.
I know nothing about pouring cement but that looked like a hella professional job.
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Some of the best concrete work I’ve seen. Hats off to your crew
Thanks bro
As a retired concrete guy, this was fun to watch.. Def a good crew of guys. I can also tell by your voice that you've got the brains so you don't get excited and start yelling during the jobs. :)
Thanks bro
As always great job and the result, you must have a civil engineering degree dude, so much knowledge and the years all combined, you are the master concrete man. I salute you, amazing, you also giving so much information too.
Thanks bro!
Beautiful work!! Nice to see there's still some pros out there.
Thank you 👍
my homies doing top notch work
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