students are always so eager to work and they work hard. thats how i started 20 years ago. thank you for allowing these students to learn. very much appreciate what you do
Very informative video! People like you guys add value to the construction world. Thank you for existing & taking the time to engage us on all the steps.👏
Only one of those 20 guys knew how to dig a trench, a simple trench, and that is their supposed field of passion. What has become of us. I always thought learning to dig post holes and simple trench happened for most guys about when they learned to ride bikes and help with the dishes. On another note- Mr. Odell your videos are always helpful and well thought out.
yeah, how DARE they not know EVERYTHING about a profession and go to SCHOOL to LEARN how to do it from current professionals. Calling a footer a simple trench only illustrates your lack of knowledge about the subject. They showed up, they looked attentive, and they did what they were told - pretty much the perfect apprentice.
He was probably happy to sign the release or agreement but when it comes down to paying half the cost, they are usually short on money. It can be complicated when you have many neighbors willing to pay half since there is usually 3 neighbors and to collect from them all and paperwork, etc.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Между домами нужно было просто сетку установить. Стены нужно ремонтировать и блоки будут мешать. Да там и сетка не нужна,пусть бы было пусто!!!!
I had an Economics professor once explain "decreasing marginal productivity" as adding more and more employees who were each contributing less and less until they were bumping into each other and slowing down the entire job. Never thought I'd see it in practice ...
I live in NY and wish i could join the crew and ive never even laid block before! I think with all the videos ive watched i feel like I can conquer a job lol
Wet setting is the best way to do it. I always do that. I worked at the Long Beach town center when it was being built and a Deputy inspector stopped me from wet setting the trash enclosure area's. I then had to build up from the footing the next day after pouring them. That is much more work as you know.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete No. They were trash enclosures. Thats one of the few times I did it that way. I prefer to wet set. The wet set is so much stronger.
The way I understand those mushroom style rebar caps at least here is, the ones you are using are fine for what you’re using them for to prevent cuts and abrasion. The bigger square style OSHA requires to stop impalement when there are workers above rebar sticking up. Nice start to the wall.
David, would you explain the step-up in the footing in more detail. Yes, i know I’m not very smart when it comes to construction, but I like to understand why things are done in a certain way. Thanks again for your videos, Dan
Odell is like the know it all. He likes having more knowledge than anyone at the job site. You can already tell none of these students will make it far. They barely know how to shovel dirt. Maybe a good architect but other than that its funny watching these students. Lol
If they already knew how to do the job, they wouldn't *be* students. Discouraging people from, or during, entry-level training is one of the reasons almost every trade has a labor shortage.
How important is it to tie the vertical rebar to the horizontal? I’ve seen some people wet set the block first and then feed the verticals in immediately after, what are your thoughts?
On my property side I dug a hole cut some tree roots I can dig a trench like the video and put 2 rows of brick below the surface. Can I do that on my side
Great video and that's amazing you are training students. I am in the same situation. But my neighbor and I agree on where to put the fence in the back yard and concrete in the front for an extended driveway. If we both sign an agreement and he sells is that agreement valid with the next homeowner? Can he or she make me tear the fence or take out the concrete?
Hey question on this. Say there was an existing grandfathered garage (permitted) that is a foot from the surveyed property line and both parties agree to put a fence, can the fence be built entirely inside the other property that has no garage so it's not to close to the existing garage? This is also in California by the way.
Jess Perez you prefer your soil wet, helps cure the crete more evenly, can’t be too wet, can be too dry. For below freezing temps, if you’re In a hurry for it to harden you just add chemicals. You can build with concrete in almost any natural environment.
Teach them to break topsoil with pickaxes. Once you hit sandy/silty soil it's a breeze to spade/shovel out. Saves time and doesn't make them look like idiots. Shorten the handles too or teach them to grab towards the tip not the end for leverage. Why the bags if they're doing groundwork? Lol at hardhat too.
Is vertical control joints required? Want to do it myself, Thanks in advance. If I don't want to wet set with the first roll, I can just use mortar to set my first row with the foundation?
@@OdellCompleteConcrete thanks for reply. But just wonder is it a must to have? does it make it any stronger or it just crack control so it doesn't spread the crack. If we do it. Does the horizontal bar goes across the joint. And does that mean I have to have back to back vertical rebar between the joint.
Odell, you said the bottom of the 2x4 where the concrete was poured up to would be the bottom of the block, but you still scraped off the side and added more to the middle??
Did the neighbor offer to pay half of the wall or was did they just agree to the wall being put on the property line? Also what happens when you have the main water line underneath where you want your block wall to go?
oh how come? 🇵🇭 thats why I decided long ago... never to walk in anyone’s shadow. If I fail, if I succeed... at least I live as I believe. No matter what they take from me, they can’t take away my dignity.
Property line agreements can't be defined without numbers... You really need a surveyor to avoid problems. Yes, thats how i make a living, but i've seen some expensive walls and fences that had to be torn down.
Where I work mostly the foremen and engineers wear the white hardhats. And it looks like most jobsites, the whitehats mostly just watching one guy work. Edit: fixed a typo
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I wrote that comment wrong. I meant to write "white hardhats". Obviously everyone has a hardhat but on my sites they're usually on a basic form of color coding. White is engineers and foremans, green is the safety guy, and grey are for site visitors.
Why even have a wall between the two buildings? Makes it much harder to paint the walls on both sides and pretty much renders the space useless? It would have been better for both home owners to leave that space vacant, shared storage or? Just my opinion, great work.
I don't think its necessary to keep the rebar protectors on while building the wall. I could be wrong. If you use the correct 4' square ones, that is a headache.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I believe it brother. I was thinking that you're either getting a different type of survey then I am or it's California that's a lot different than my state. Enjoy your vids by the way. You do great work.
No wonder they charge so much.. 27 guys.. Me and two other people did a 30ft in length and 5ft in height wall in about a weeks time.. With a jackhammer, shovels' a pick and a small cement mixer..
students are always so eager to work and they work hard. thats how i started 20 years ago. thank you for allowing these students to learn. very much appreciate what you do
ty
Very informative video! People like you guys add value to the construction world. Thank you for existing & taking the time to engage us on all the steps.👏
Great Job!
Love the fact you give the next generation of builders an opportunity to learn from you!
TY^
Only one of those 20 guys knew how to dig a trench, a simple trench, and that is their supposed field of passion. What has become of us. I always thought learning to dig post holes and simple trench happened for most guys about when they learned to ride bikes and help with the dishes.
On another note- Mr. Odell your videos are always helpful and well thought out.
yeah, how DARE they not know EVERYTHING about a profession and go to SCHOOL to LEARN how to do it from current professionals. Calling a footer a simple trench only illustrates your lack of knowledge about the subject. They showed up, they looked attentive, and they did what they were told - pretty much the perfect apprentice.
@@christopherreiser1975 yeah, stand there, pretend to hold a shovel, make sure to almost help. Yes sir
What a difference! I'm sure the neighbor was quite happy to sign the agreement.
Oh yeah he loved it
He was probably happy to sign the release or agreement but when it comes down to paying half the cost, they are usually short on money. It can be complicated when you have many neighbors willing to pay half since there is usually 3 neighbors and to collect from them all and paperwork, etc.
Those students will quickly learn that it’s much easier digging when they aren’t wearing those nail bags!
True story
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Между домами нужно было просто сетку установить.
Стены нужно ремонтировать и блоки будут мешать.
Да там и сетка не нужна,пусть бы было пусто!!!!
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Зачем такая ширина траншеи??????
У нас для дома делают фундамент шириной 40 см.
27 extra able bodied individuals but still using the dingo. Love it
Perfect
Great job you guys make this look too easy
"Those safety caps are so people don't fall on them and get impaled, makes good sense."
I agree! And BTW, great video, I learned a lot.
Glad you enjoyed it!
The building codes in CA are very interesting. Like when you discuss.
SUre
Always make a point of watching your excellent/informative videos.
ty
I had an Economics professor once explain "decreasing marginal productivity" as adding more and more employees who were each contributing less and less until they were bumping into each other and slowing down the entire job. Never thought I'd see it in practice ...
It definitely happens
Clean excavation! Great that you're teaching students how to use the rebar cutter.
Merry Christmas, see you in about one week.
Merry christmas to you to arkansas13!
Love these videos! You make it look so easy!
TY
Awesome as usual my friend, I’m looking forward to the next one!
TY should be a good one
Got the tshirt in the mail today. Thanks Dave. Get it on Odell concrete.
That's awesome! Hope you like it!
I live in NY and wish i could join the crew and ive never even laid block before! I think with all the videos ive watched i feel like I can conquer a job lol
Give a shot
GL
Wet setting is the best way to do it. I always do that. I worked at the Long Beach town center when it was being built and a Deputy inspector stopped me from wet setting the trash enclosure area's. I then had to build up from the footing the next day after pouring them. That is much more work as you know.
m surprised at that point you didnt have do internal water proofing in the cold joint?
@@OdellCompleteConcrete No. They were trash enclosures. Thats one of the few times I did it that way. I prefer to wet set. The wet set is so much stronger.
That’s wassup Odell showing these youngsters a career 🙌🏽. Hard hat stiff neck haha yes I hate them and I still have to wear them 👷🏽♂️
For sure
I stayed tuned! my friend ,really interesting video
TY next one will be even better !
Nice job!
You're the best!
Thank you!
Great fucken job Odell love watching all ur videos 👍🏼
TY
Hey thanks for the upload and keep the great videos coming.
will do!
The way I understand those mushroom style rebar caps at least here is, the ones you are using are fine for what you’re using them for to prevent cuts and abrasion. The bigger square style OSHA requires to stop impalement when there are workers above rebar sticking up. Nice start to the wall.
TY
Thanks bro very helpful
Nice work... I enjoy watching your videos.
TY
This is getting good.
TY
David, would you explain the step-up in the footing in more detail. Yes, i know I’m not very smart when it comes to construction, but I like to understand why things are done in a certain way.
Thanks again for your videos, Dan
Sure sounds good
My wife makes fun of me for watching your videos, but deep down I think she secretly enjoys them as well.
Haha I'm sure she does too :)
Merry Christmas all of you great concrete man, keep on doing great video"s like this.
merry christmas to you too!
great videos mate! thank you for sharing!
YW
Love the wet set technique.
Makes it's easy
Odell is like the know it all. He likes having more knowledge than anyone at the job site. You can already tell none of these students will make it far. They barely know how to shovel dirt. Maybe a good architect but other than that its funny watching these students. Lol
lots of practice will make it happen
If they already knew how to do the job, they wouldn't *be* students. Discouraging people from, or during, entry-level training is one of the reasons almost every trade has a labor shortage.
David, 27 students....probably slow you down...? Good that you share you're time.
probably right, but we got to keep getting on.
OSS
Keep building that wall
Sure
how long after pouring the footer do you wait to set your first course of block?
How important is it to tie the vertical rebar to the horizontal? I’ve seen some people wet set the block first and then feed the verticals in immediately after, what are your thoughts?
U make me want to start my own concrete business to bad I don’t got any experience in it
takes time but worth it
Just say I was doing this with a little mixer ... Is there any issue with pouring a footing in multiple stages?
As long as the steel runs through it should work
Odell Complete Concrete
Thanks man.
Looking forward to 4 5 6
Me too
Your voice sounds just like JP from College Book Buy Backs in King of Prussia PA
Awesome
TY
Can I asked what is the width and the thinkness you used in the footing?
14 x 18"
You sound exactly like Robbie Lawler.
HOLY SHIT LOL
Whats your opinion on breakaway ICFs. Or really any concrete form system. Have you built any, or if so how many, walls with a form system?
2' panels locking together
Mr Odell things on top of the rebar in the UK we call them mushrooms
yes so do we
@@OdellCompleteConcrete cool guy u sir id love to come work with u for a week
On my property side I dug a hole cut some tree roots I can dig a trench like the video and put 2 rows of brick below the surface. Can I do that on my side
sure
Great video and that's amazing you are training students. I am in the same situation. But my neighbor and I agree on where to put the fence in the back yard and concrete in the front for an extended driveway. If we both sign an agreement and he sells is that agreement valid with the next homeowner? Can he or she make me tear the fence or take out the concrete?
Should be good to go
Do you I need to use metal bar if I add two or three blocks higher on existing wall?
Might be a good idea
What brand rebar bender/cutter is that?
Kraft
Hey question on this. Say there was an existing grandfathered garage (permitted) that is a foot from the surveyed property line and both parties agree to put a fence, can the fence be built entirely inside the other property that has no garage so it's not to close to the existing garage? This is also in California by the way.
Sounds like building department issue
Are the students from a technical high school? I did masonry in high school and loved it.
no they all graduated its a program after highschool they are in
When is the dirt or mud in winter too wet to poor a footer?
I live in southern California so never to wet
Jess Perez you prefer your soil wet, helps cure the crete more evenly, can’t be too wet, can be too dry. For below freezing temps, if you’re In a hurry for it to harden you just add chemicals. You can build with concrete in almost any natural environment.
@@jaxturner7288 Thanks! Doesn't freeze where I live. Just a lot of rain lately once I dug the trenches. Super helpful.
How do you sign up as a student ? I would like to learn this trade would like to know if you offer training ? Thnks great videos 👌
I think in the US the trade unions is where you're at.
Hope Builders in Santa Ana, CA
Castillo Rick find
You make it look so easy... tell me it’s not that easy so I know I’m not crazy
Its easy if you follow the steps
Where do you get a property line agreement from?
Teach them to break topsoil with pickaxes. Once you hit sandy/silty soil it's a breeze to spade/shovel out. Saves time and doesn't make them look like idiots. Shorten the handles too or teach them to grab towards the tip not the end for leverage. Why the bags if they're doing groundwork? Lol at hardhat too.
Training exercise
Is vertical control joints required? Want to do it myself, Thanks in advance. If I don't want to wet set with the first roll, I can just use mortar to set my first row with the foundation?
Vertical joint every 30'.
Yes you can set block later
@@OdellCompleteConcrete thanks for reply. But just wonder is it a must to have? does it make it any stronger or it just crack control so it doesn't spread the crack.
If we do it. Does the horizontal bar goes across the joint. And does that mean I have to have back to back vertical rebar between the joint.
What is this agreement form called and where do you get it from? I've never heard of it. Looking forward to the other parts.
City
Can you do a mexican/murican wall under 5 billion like this? 🤔
I don't see why not
love your channel man!
Looks like you are already planning on building one your self
Do you need those metal rods? What would happen if you didn’t put them down?
Might fall over
@@OdellCompleteConcrete just watching the neighbour build a wall. No rods. 🤦♂️
Odell, you said the bottom of the 2x4 where the concrete was poured up to would be the bottom of the block, but you still scraped off the side and added more to the middle??
The initial lay down wasn't perfect and never is it takes some detail work
@@OdellCompleteConcrete me and my guys just put up the string line before the pour and measure of that, always comes out spot on.
Yes but what holds the rebar
@@OdellCompleteConcrete just like the 2x4 a temporary piece of rebar about waist high.
That's interesting
TY
Did the neighbor offer to pay half of the wall or was did they just agree to the wall being put on the property line?
Also what happens when you have the main water line underneath where you want your block wall to go?
You can wrap with foam or sleeve it
How deep was the footing and how wide?
4x3
Great job👌👌how long did this take??🤔🤔
two days
Odell Complete Concrete Please more videos 👌👌👌 I follow your videos and I learn a lot and am sure so many others out there are learning too.
Curious why do you split the blocks
for the 4 inch step up we put in the footing foundation
Why did the outlaw the orange "bulbs" they seem safer than the squares...
I don't know
Joe, because it's California. Land of the insane.
No 8
Timing is everything
Next time! ..first that is
Sweet video either way!
MERRY XMAS!
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you too
I have a 100 foot long wall I'd like a quote on, let me know when you have time for an estimate. Thanks.
Send pics, dimensions and location
👍
TY
oh how come? 🇵🇭
thats why I decided
long ago... never to walk in anyone’s shadow. If I fail, if I succeed... at least I live as I believe. No matter what they take from me, they can’t take away my dignity.
sounds like a good motto to me
Property line agreements can't be defined without numbers... You really need a surveyor to avoid problems. Yes, thats how i make a living, but i've seen some expensive walls and fences that had to be torn down.
Neighbor agreed to the wall
parts 3, 4, 5, 6... cant wait... I watch these videos cause my gmom's name is Odell and i lay out a bunch o' stuff for concrete workers...
Where I work mostly the foremen and engineers wear the white hardhats. And it looks like most jobsites, the whitehats mostly just watching one guy work.
Edit: fixed a typo
Thats interesting
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I wrote that comment wrong. I meant to write "white hardhats". Obviously everyone has a hardhat but on my sites they're usually on a basic form of color coding. White is engineers and foremans, green is the safety guy, and grey are for site visitors.
What's the cost for something like this?
1500
The main lateral force I'd think of is earthquake.
Bingo
❤️❤️🙏🙏
Why even have a wall between the two buildings? Makes it much harder to paint the walls on both sides and pretty much renders the space useless? It would have been better for both home owners to leave that space vacant, shared storage or? Just my opinion, great work.
Its been that way for 80 years.
How long are the L used in the footing ?
I believe they were around 8"s
@@OdellCompleteConcrete thanks, how about hight?
Free labor I mean classes. Every other week.
sounds good
Triple O g👍
OSS
I don't think its necessary to keep the rebar protectors on while building the wall. I could be wrong. If you use the correct 4' square ones, that is a headache.
I hear that
How much does it cost?
5000
So what is considered shallow? A foot, 2 feet, 3 feet?
less then 12"
@@OdellCompleteConcrete thank you
Damn stardeld me! 3 4 5 6!
For sure
Water suppression?
OSS
Where can I sign up to become a student? Thanks
Hope Builders in Santa Ana, CA
Odell Complete Concrete thanks
Viva la raza!
OSS
How much does this cost? I live in Sacramento. We just bought a house and the whole back fence is flimsy.
@effindre did you ever do it ...same area trying to do the same for noise
Where is the school too apply
Santa Ana, CA
Hope Bulders
Why dont they put matar around the steel in the block
I think without matar in the block where the steel is there is no support
The wall got grouted where the steel occurred
Looks like another million dollar job In California
TY
Small army here
OSS
11:54 ... or losing an eye >
True
👀🔥
ty
Couple grand for a survey? I've never paid over $400 for a single family residence. California must be nuts.
its different
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I believe it brother. I was thinking that you're either getting a different type of survey then I am or it's California that's a lot different than my state. Enjoy your vids by the way. You do great work.
I didn't see grout go between those wet set blocks... what gives?
Weep holes at bottom
No wonder they charge so much.. 27 guys.. Me and two other people did a 30ft in length and 5ft in height wall in about a weeks time.. With a jackhammer, shovels' a pick and a small cement mixer..
27 guys seems a little overkill..
@@marksemo1244 i was teaching for school kids this day, passing my knowledge to the youth
Why do they need hard hats when there's nothing working overhead
Practice
May I know the Lnet of this😇🙏
Sory just asking, rebar only vertical, not horisontal as slope, isit because the law so thats enough
OSS