How to Build Concrete Driveways In Sections by Yourself - Keeping Things Simple

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  • www.homebuildin... Click on this link more information about driveway construction, home remodeling and building repairs. This video will provide you with a few ideas how you can build a concrete driveway in sections alone. I've done it before and I've built a variety of different concrete patios, sidewalks with this method and think it will work well for beginners.

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  • @gregvancom
    @gregvancom  6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Here's a video that will provide you with a better idea about how much concrete you might need and how to make it easier by pouring it in smaller sections.
    th-cam.com/video/tVx-_EnsILY/w-d-xo.html

    • @MikhailFromUSA
      @MikhailFromUSA 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      gregvancom how do make those splitting lines? You pour the first block but when you add the next one the line won’t be there, you have to make it somehow. This is the most difficult question for me

    • @haroldblanton1555
      @haroldblanton1555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can you do a garage floor the same way?

    • @Entrepreneurusa
      @Entrepreneurusa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MikhailFromUSA Pour one section add wire mesh strip and leave it sticking out , next day remove the wood bend the wire down to prepare for the next section break the edge with a hummer to create a better bond for the next section . Ones you do it clean it well than smooth it together with a trowel. I did a 12x12 that way in 4 sections no effort what so ever 2 hours every late afternoons To avoid heat , looks great and I saved hundreds

  • @TheWarySamaritan
    @TheWarySamaritan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Enjoyed this video. I've been pouring since 1979 and my biggest pour ever was an 1100 cubic yard monolithic pour; I had 20 finishers, we started out under lights and finished off under lights. Here in California I've been making segmented pours like this for years, but when I started doing it I was a 'little guy' and had to do this because I lacked the money to hire the crew. Thank you for making this video to help out people. You shouldn't have to go broke if you're a homeowner just wanting to pour a small slab or a driveway now and then. I respect it immensely that you're trying to help people.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for the kind comment. I worked on a project that had about 20 trucks or around 200 yards one time, but 1100, that's nuts.

    • @johncraig446
      @johncraig446 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome thanks

  • @ajjmunoz
    @ajjmunoz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Youd be surprised how little videos there are on TH-cam stating you can pour in sections. I've asked professionals and others online and everyone says you can't do it and gets an attitude. Thanks for your content.

    • @speedwayman100
      @speedwayman100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      sure you can do it but if you're doing a big slab its alot of work even if you are making small pours but you can save money

    • @Lilmiket1000
      @Lilmiket1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Because people who make money from it gets really angry at anyone trying to save money or learn skills for themselves most the time. They don't realize some people just like to learn and try things on their own and that some things are just simply out of some peoples budget. Like for me, I was quoted 1700 just to frame a 9ft long wall. no drywall or anything. just the frame. I priced the lumber myself and it only came out to 50 dollars. and it will only take an hr or less to do. Everyone I tried to ask for advice on the project refused to help because they want me to pay them lol. Silly they want me to pay their whole months rent and some for 1hr of work. and I just barely make 1700 a month.

    • @tarnocdoino3857
      @tarnocdoino3857 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I got into property management 14 years ago on the administrative side. I switched gears and went into the field 8 years ago. As a result of my experience, I bought a home this year. On $1500, I’ve painted, put in a new floor, new toilet, sink, tub surround, new supply plumbing and just replaced my sewer lines. I’m watching this vid to do my patio for about $200.

    • @cmennenger
      @cmennenger 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I've done over 100 foot of driveway like this no issues. Mostly because I didn't have the money to do it all at once.

    • @cousinvinny63
      @cousinvinny63 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@Lilmiket1000 I don't mind a contractor making a living, but it's getting to the point that only the upper middle class and rich people can afford them. So basically, contractors are pricing themselves out of business....

  • @michaelbeck402
    @michaelbeck402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I work with a structural engineering firm. If you were to drill a few 1/2" rear dowels on each side to tie together the small slabs, they will be more resistant to moving and work as a unit.

  • @dumpsterfire6351
    @dumpsterfire6351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Hey greg! With your guidance i poured almost 6 yards of driveway extension 1 yard at a time 👌
    Im a first timer and it came out great!
    Thanks for the videos

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Now that's awesome and glad everything worked out and you're welcome.

    • @treeamigo8447
      @treeamigo8447 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Exactly what I needed to hear. Ive got a 20 yard driveway project. Wish me luck.

    • @dumpsterfire6351
      @dumpsterfire6351 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@treeamigo8447 you got this np 😉

  • @oceano_drive241
    @oceano_drive241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +361

    I am a contractor. This will not work, because I cannot charge you tons of money and will be out of business, lol. Great video!

    • @leehancock2782
      @leehancock2782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Its a lot of work. Plenty of business 😂

    • @mssburr
      @mssburr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Naaa there are a lot of non physical people that dont want to DIY..
      So your Job is safe....lol

    • @gamingexpress2549
      @gamingexpress2549 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haha this was funny!

    • @freedomranch6094
      @freedomranch6094 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nailed it

    • @beneficialmusikgroup8690
      @beneficialmusikgroup8690 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

  • @Hunterhunter-ir9nz
    @Hunterhunter-ir9nz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I poured a 21x21 patio years ago doing this. 9 - 7x7 pads on 6” of compacted gravel. I used bagged cement so I did a 5” thick pour. One section a day with a small mixer. I Staggered the pours to let them dry. Worked well. I don’t have the confidence to handle a truckload of concrete all at on time. So I did it this way. The hardest part was wheelbarrowing 3 truckloads of gravel over 3 days time.

    • @dubeckvids3110
      @dubeckvids3110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello, I have a question for you. I am looking at doing a small concrete driveway in sections. Someone mentioned to me you can get (A Gravel and portland cement) for your concrete mix. Or is it better to get a load of concrete sand and a load of gravel plus your portland cement to make up your concrete mix

    • @Hunterhunter-ir9nz
      @Hunterhunter-ir9nz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@dubeckvids3110 20 years ago I poured a few sections of driveway with delivered rock.
      You can call the gravel yard and order "60-40 mix. And then you buy the 94# bags of portland cement and mix it. But I'd only do this is you have a LARGE mixer. My father-in-law had one. Think commercial size. Otherwise I'd get a Harbor Freight mixer and buy the bags. I made mine a little thicker, 5" when I did it, 5" of cement is 40% stronger than 4" if I remember correctly. If using the premixed bags I'd added a small amount of portland cement to each mix. 1 small shovel. I used 2 - 60# bags per mix into that mixer. For a driveway I'd put down a base of 6" of crushed cement "21AA" and I'd rent a tamper from Home Depot like I did and tamp every 2" of base. You don't want all of that work/time/money wasted! Last time I saw it a few years ago, it still looked good. No cracks! You can sell the mixer after. You will not mix up a driveway in a wheelbarrow, trust me.

    • @pl9915
      @pl9915 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Dump truck load of limestone is about 700 delivered

  • @StephenNu9
    @StephenNu9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very good. Showing the rebar passing through the notches of the wood was a useful insight.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it was helpful.

  • @PaulBishop-wo5ck
    @PaulBishop-wo5ck 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks you made that sound simple as i will give it a try as it will be the first time i would of laid a driveway
    Paul from Nottingham ENGLAND UK

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome.

  • @harrycorrea2547
    @harrycorrea2547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    PROTECT THIS GUY AT ALL COSTS!

  • @Stuntdriver44
    @Stuntdriver44 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you so much for this video, this may be one of the greatest how-to videos on TH-cam

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you think so!

  • @SicanguLakota4rmSouthDakota
    @SicanguLakota4rmSouthDakota 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Best video Ive seen yet. Ive never laid concrete before but yoi definetly boosted my confidence that i can do it myself with a couple helpers with good ol’ fashion elbow grease minus no heavy machinery

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great to hear!

  • @brooster87
    @brooster87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great help. Thank you so much. I want to do a garage floor 40x30 so your image was great for 10’Sections. I have a mixer so this will make a huge difference. I wasn’t sure about the new pour and letting it dry and pouring it up against the old but this answered that very clearly.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @laughterofelijah
    @laughterofelijah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is exactly what I was hoping to find! I've been trying to work out how to pour my own patio without tearing up our yard with heavy equipment. Thanks for the thorough walk-through and diagram.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are welcome and glad it helped.

    • @Klinginsmithj
      @Klinginsmithj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did you end up pouring your patio? How did the process turn out?

  • @angelonicassio7131
    @angelonicassio7131 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Wow, I have suspected that this could be done. However, there isn’t a single video on TH-cam about this, until now! Thanks so much and for all of the tips:)

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You're welcome and it was actually a video suggestion from one of my viewers.

    • @angelonicassio7131
      @angelonicassio7131 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      gregvancom it may have been me as I asked you about this since I couldn’t think of any reason not to do it this way. Thanks for the tip about notching the form boards for rebar. You will have saved us thousands and I am excited about this project now...

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes, it might've been you and it looks like a video that others appreciate also. Thanks for providing me with another video that could help those who watch it well into the future.

  • @pattojumpship
    @pattojumpship 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great vid, animation and detailed explanation, I'm sure you've saved a lot of people a lot of money. Right on man.
    As a contractor myself, I'm amazed at the amount of contractors out there who insist on mass pouring over sectional pours. The cost in labour and multiple truck deliveries is way more on mass pours over sectional pours and if you use a fibre expansion filler in-between pads, if needed, then theres no need to cut expansion groves, saving more time and labour.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's hard to tell if I've saved them a lot of money or added more frustration to their life, but let's hope that I have. Good point about the control joints.

  • @slaydesantis294
    @slaydesantis294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have concrete slabs that make up my driveway. I'm going to do it a slab at a time. This video gave me the motivation to do the project! Thanks!

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can do it!

  • @heroknaderi
    @heroknaderi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow incredible I’m pouring a slab for a 20x24 shop and will do it in sections 😎

    • @thirteenfox7885
      @thirteenfox7885 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Kevin how did your pour go? I wish I could do this with my shop I'm putting up 40x50 it'd take me for ever to do it sections at a time

  • @danmantyla3315
    @danmantyla3315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I think I've learned more from this guy than anybody

  • @dallasbeus2117
    @dallasbeus2117 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I poured a small patio/pad for my shed, 9' x 12' over 10 yrs ago using 3' x 3' squares and it turned out great and is still going strong. I also did a small concrete patio in 3' x 3' squares and left the pressure treated lumber in place and it also worked out really well.

    • @pauljfreeman
      @pauljfreeman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did you use rebar?

  • @petmot3324
    @petmot3324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great idea to explain the process on diagram / computer ...straight forward.👍

  • @sandraanderson5114
    @sandraanderson5114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been watching a lot of videos on the topic of pouring a small foundation (I wanted to put up a shed) and your video is by far the most informative and concise video I've watched so far. Thank you.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are so welcome and thanks for letting me know!

  • @d.kaiser2029
    @d.kaiser2029 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow! I've been mulling this one over for about 24 hours now because I have a mixer, can't afford to pay for a truck (especially since I would have to pay extra for rural delivery), and I need some slabs. You just saved me thousands! Thank you!

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome and glad I could help.

    • @d.kaiser2029
      @d.kaiser2029 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gregvancom I'm struggling with the design of my current project that I need to finish before I get shoulder surgery. The southwest wall of my house needs an awning or our AZ house will be cooking this summer. I can't attach the awning to the house unless I want to pull permits. It's going to be a steel awning built over an existing wood deck. Eventually I want the deck to be a part of the awning, but I can't afford (both time-wise and financially) to do it all in one shot, especially since the deck is going to be expanded. Do you have any ideas on how to build a steel awning over an existing deck and then connecting the two or should I just leave them separate? If you're too busy to deal with this ridiculous question, I understand. Haha.

  • @crspcritter
    @crspcritter 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Ive poured a bunch . By hand . 9’ by 16’ biggest. I was thinking 3’x 3’ sections for driveway. Many thanks . Where there’s a will ;there’s a way -😀

  • @rafiqa1621
    @rafiqa1621 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    diy in sections, certainly makes alot of sence. thank you.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome and I'm glad it helped.

  • @regularguy9264
    @regularguy9264 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The sections can actually be poured such that they have a gap between them. This gap can then be filled with pavers. This looks great and prevents having to damage the surface of the freshly poured concrete.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Excellent idea and I've also done that before, using bricks. It looks great also.

    • @eXiteVideoMagazine
      @eXiteVideoMagazine 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Neal Johnsoh for sure! They do this in Japan a lot. Usually a row of red brick in between two sections.

    • @SoapAcademy
      @SoapAcademy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Even a strip of grass would be beautiful.

    • @funkmonster
      @funkmonster 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Soap Academy even a banana Bush or a strip of canned pineapples

  • @MechInvent
    @MechInvent 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This was a really great video. I don’t want to accept the fact I need to pay 6k for a 1k material pour. Sections are the answer !

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you liked it and thanks for watching.

  • @djohnson3678
    @djohnson3678 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    that is exactly how we do it. plus we also use metal twine like wire to tighten up the cross overs [so the rebar does not move] .
    awesome video !!

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing, watching and commenting.

  • @anthonyfejeran1891
    @anthonyfejeran1891 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't afford to pour 1 solid slab and was wondering if i could pour in sections. Your video gave me all the information i needed. Thank you so much and great job on the video.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad I could help

  • @flightmedic7169
    @flightmedic7169 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for your educational video. I want to pour cement for a basketball court for my kids and it was going to be so expensive that I’ve decided to do it myself.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go for and I would love to see some pictures after it's done or even during the process. You can get our email address at our website.

  • @choleaoum1383
    @choleaoum1383 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t thank you enough for this video, thanks Greg.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome and thanks for letting us know how much you enjoyed the video.

  • @donnyluv4235
    @donnyluv4235 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative video. I've laid pads for monument signs so I know what will work, but this just confirmed and showed me some good tips. Thanks much.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome and I'm glad it helped.

  • @cmennenger
    @cmennenger 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. I've done pours like this myself.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely a good way to build things out a concrete and thanks for the kind words.

  • @BlastReadingSeries
    @BlastReadingSeries 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite part is the vapor barrier on the ground!! This is a better slab than any a big cementer could do.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We don't use vapor barriers for driveways, but would love to hear why you might.

  • @gsc01972
    @gsc01972 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would buy and install fiber Concrete Expansion joint boards...install between slabs or against buildings, for me it's a must!! Great video on DiY..👍👍👍

  • @mikebennett938
    @mikebennett938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is an amazing solution, thank you for posting this. Could you use a similar solutiuon for pouring vertical walls in sections? I'm thinking you could use an almost identical method but using vertical forms. I'm guessing it would be approximately the same as lifting pre cast panels in place. I have a farm and getting any serious concreting equipment to site is logistically impossible, short of a large helicopter!

  • @WarriorsCollectionNetwork
    @WarriorsCollectionNetwork 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video. I will be doing all my concrete projects like this.

  • @أبوحذيفةبنمحمد
    @أبوحذيفةبنمحمد 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for your videos, I appreciate you taking your time to explain the whats and hows for DIYers like me. I have a few questions and perhaps you have already mentioned them but I have yet to find a clear answers on this anywhere online. Q1 - Should I or should I not use any expansion joints in between where my garage floor ends and this new driveway will begin from, like in between the two edges of concrete? Currently what I have is, on one edge is old concrete slab from my garage floor and the other edge is the asphalt, which is what I am planing to get rid of and have a driveway made up of concrete. Q2 - Do I need to have an expansion joint in between where the entryway sidewalk ends and where the side of the driveway begins? I plan on making both on separate days. Q3 - Do I need to have an expansion joint in between the side-edge of the entryway-sidewalk and the side wall of the house (concrete)? Q4 - Is it a good practice to have the expansion joints in between the sections of the driveway where the control joints are automatically being formed with this sectional approach or is it not? Because it seems, since the control joints will already be present, the expansion joints are no longer needed, like a redundancy. But then again, because these sections are being made with a time delay in between and I am also hearing from the folks at my local hardware store that I have to have an expansion joint in between two concrete slabs to help prevent damage to concrete due to expansion and contraction and that they are typically used in between concrete slabs and to separate slabs from structures. I am confuse to whether or not I should have to have the expansion joints, please help. Q5 - Lastly, how can I know the correct amount of clay/sand/gravel to lay under the driveway and under the sidewalk, like what condition of the soil sets the bar to use how much and which kind (clay/sand/gravel)? If there is any video that you may already have which mentions anything on this, please let me know. Thank you so much in advance.

    • @aspensulphate
      @aspensulphate 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How about doing some research instead of expecting someone to write you a book in a comment section?

  • @houstonfirefox
    @houstonfirefox ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative! Thank you! Loved the animations lol

  • @brucegregory6829
    @brucegregory6829 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Simple calculation for concrete volume in cubic yards: The only factor to remember is .003 So { L (in feet) x W in feet x Thk in inches x .003 = Total cubic yards } A project using 80# redimix bags uses a factor of .133 So { L x W x D in inches x .133 = Total 80# bags }

  • @kevinhornbuckle
    @kevinhornbuckle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like the animation. Your notching suggestion works. As you say, pay attention to using straight lumber for form work. Laminating two 1x4s together before notching is well worth the extra effort. Apply diesel liberally. But don't get it on your re-bar.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Excellent ideas and thanks for sharing. I like the one by four ideas and you could always use 1x4 or 1x6 that weren't straight, then snap a straight line near the edge and cut it to create a nice straight surface that can be used for a screed or the top of the form.

  • @mediamedia2806
    @mediamedia2806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exactly what I am planning to do. I would like to add that apart from saving some money, you end up with something you know exactly how it was done... And in my experience better than what professional would do.
    Also, I plan to use armature as well, but also in sections. And drill edge boards to put through rebars and weld them. This is for sure slower, but fully flexible especially if you don't have exactly rectangular area.

    • @edbouhl3100
      @edbouhl3100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will never be able to afford to pay someone to take as much time getting the details right as I do.

    • @gemxlily2344
      @gemxlily2344 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you dry pour a driveway

  • @aaromon43
    @aaromon43 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    using this method to pour a 19x25' 6" pad for my pole barn. thanks so much!

  • @gluemanred
    @gluemanred 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After notching the formwork for the rebar, you can use spray foam to seal the bottom of the notch, cutting it flush with the face of the formwork once it cures. After pouring and removing the formwork, a quick clean with a wire wheel/brush and onto the next section

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wouldn't worry about filling the holes, because the concrete when wet would usually get stuck and stop flowing through them. It doesn't need to be a clean edge and after the forms are removed, the next batch of concrete will simply flow around the deformed area.

  • @arcraider937
    @arcraider937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If your going to try this method. Do yourself a favor and rent as big of a mixer as you can find . Not only will the pour go faster ,you'll also get better results. As the time saved mixing can be spent finishing .

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They have some big mixers out there so let's tone it down a little. Maybe rent a concrete mixer that you think will work for your job. If you're only mixing forty - 60 pound bags, then maybe a smaller mixer, but over 100, then maybe a larger one. I think what this person is suggesting brings up a good a point and thanks for sharing.

  • @7777walk
    @7777walk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice. Great Info. Thank you, I will use your method.

  • @manncura
    @manncura 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sorry if someone already asked this, but how long do you wait to do the next section? Are you waiting hours, a day, two days? And between the two section you just put the fresh concrete in direct contact with other slab? Thanks so much, love the graphic and animation.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can't provide you with an exact time, for example 24 hours or a week, but can suggest doing the next section anytime after you feel comfortable that the concrete slab is dry enough. Keep in mind that if you're pouring more than four sections, you could always pour the next section a few hours later if it wasn't located parallel to the one you recently poured. Let me know this doesn't make sense.

  • @colink769
    @colink769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very educational thank you

  • @dbsstudent9278
    @dbsstudent9278 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own a mobile home park and I'm updating a driveway to concrete I may try this method! Detailed and great video. I'm a 1 person DIY on this. I'll link the pictures to you if I actually do this method

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would love to see your pictures and thanks for watching our videos.

  • @Piccolo8291
    @Piccolo8291 ปีที่แล้ว

    I plan on doing this for a foundation for a metal building. It is going to be a 40x80. Quite big but I would like to do it in sections also.

  • @charlene274
    @charlene274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for posting!!!!

  • @rachaeldauteuil509
    @rachaeldauteuil509 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Greg! Love the animation, Great video!! Easy to understand and extremely helpful. Two thumbs up.
    Thanks again :)

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome and I always enjoy hearing comments like yours.

  • @bludog4657
    @bludog4657 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A gracious thank you, amazing explanation.

  • @craft_tecassociatesagencie7579
    @craft_tecassociatesagencie7579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well explained.

  • @benjamindantzie8053
    @benjamindantzie8053 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great explanation for my DIY project. 👏👏👏

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Thank you!

  • @quangtran3
    @quangtran3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1. Do you need to separate each section with some sort of material to account for expansions and contractions of the concrete? I've seen pressure treated wood being used, but I just wanted to know if this is really necessary.
    2. If you have rebars going through different sections and water or oxygen seeps in and contacts the rebars, in the long term, wouldn't the rebars rust away? Potentially your whole rebar system would be eaten away by rust.
    Thanks for the video.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would simply look around your neighborhood and see if they're using any expansion materials for their joints and if so repeat the process when building your driveway. I cannot provide you with a standard answer, because I think different building methods are used around the world. As far as the rebar rusting, you're right if it's exposed to air it can deteriorate over time.

    • @paularrowood5485
      @paularrowood5485 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There are three better options to using bare steel rebar. 1rst is epoxy coated steel rebar. 2nd is fiberglass rod rebar. 3rd is basalt (volcanic rock fiber) rebar. Both fiberglass & basalt are much lighter than steel but equal or exceed the required strength as steel reinforcement. If anybody has interest in these alternatives , there is much info on the internet about all three. @@gregvancom

  • @bwnco
    @bwnco 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video.. you can even use just busted up cinder blocks to hold re bar up. Where im at its to code an everthing..

  • @teriorlando709
    @teriorlando709 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!! I'm going to check out your other video on how much I need.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome and good luck on your project.

  • @nestormiguecardenasa7159
    @nestormiguecardenasa7159 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks and great video step by step how do it.💪

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No problem 👍

  • @ishowyouapple
    @ishowyouapple 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely excellent. Animation helps a ton too! Thank you. Could potentially save thousands, but I’m wondering why everyone tells me to pay up pros if I want it done.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm with you, I like doing things myself I can and if you like doing things yourself, then why not give it a shot. The good news is that you can pour one section and if you don't like the way it turned out or it took too much effort, then you could always hire a professional. However, you're never going to know if you don't get to try.

  • @rgenericson5361
    @rgenericson5361 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect! Just answered all my questions! Thx!

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome and thanks for letting us know you liked the video.

  • @tacosforus1688
    @tacosforus1688 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about a slab foundation with grade beams and rebar? Does pouring it in one go or in multiple make a difference in performance of foundation?

  • @AniishAu
    @AniishAu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video, but I'm not clear how often (if at all) I need expansion joints between sections. I'm also not clear on what my options are for making those expansion joints.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Contact your local building supply or lumber yard for those materials.

  • @versus023
    @versus023 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! How would you go about pouring a slab if you have 4 walls. Exemple: you have a crawl space and you pour concrete. How do you screed ? Do you put anything between concrete and the walls ?

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't have a video on that yet, but put it on my list.

  • @tylerjones6039
    @tylerjones6039 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can this method be done for flat work. Like doing a floor inside my shop?

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, but some flat work doesn't have control joints. If you don't mind having control joints, then absolutely.

  • @jeremybaumgart
    @jeremybaumgart 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Greg,
    Why wouldn't the interconnected rebar between adjacent poured pads negate the effectiveness of the expansion joints? Before seeing this, I would have assumed that each pad would have it's own independent rebar reinforcement.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I understand exactly what you're referring to and if you wanted to keep them separate, then go for it, but the rebar connecting the slabs together will also prevent it one section from raising or lowering due to soil erosion, settlement or tree roots. Let me know if that makes sense.

    • @jeremybaumgart
      @jeremybaumgart 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gregvancom I see what you mean Greg. I like your videos btw. On the subject of preventing slabs shifting around, in places where tree roots are not an issue, I know of one contractor where i live (where ground freezes over a foot deep at times) who dug down and poured 4 concrete piers below the grade where his adjacent pads are going to be poured, this way when the pads lift and shift around in a freeze, they will be able to drop back to plumb once the ground thawes out again. I really liked the sound of the idea and wondered how common this process is. I would guess they leave the top of the pier just slightly above the height of the top of the gravel bed that's going to be the base for the concrete pad, then they pour the concrete pad on top of that after the piers cure. I didnt see it done myself but it seemed like a decent idea. I was thinking they could just embedd a short stainless steel bar so that it sticks up a couple inches out of the top of the pier when its cured, that way the slab has something to ride on and keep it directly in line with its pier base. The process must also involve placing a membrane (like paper or something else dissolvable) over piers before the pad is poured over them so that they will not interonnect. It would be cool if you created an illustration of this process (if you approve of the idea).

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jeremybaumgart I don't know if any sense, but all footings need to be poured below the frost lines in the area, to prevent them from lifting. Let me know if this makes sense and I am going to put your suggestion on my list of videos to be made in the future.

  • @sronnau99
    @sronnau99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is a great idea with having your wife help! I will just have my wife mix all 245 bags. We got this!j

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly, and if she gets tired, you could always mix one or two bags while she's resting:)

    • @rahrah8076
      @rahrah8076 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If she can’t handle 245 bags then get a new buff woman that has big muscles and big muscle legs lol

  • @Freedom20244
    @Freedom20244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have a Vedic on sidewalk where the garbage cans stay toward the backyard door? Nice jobs

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Here's a link to the "outdoor" section of our website that might be helpful.www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/outdoors/index.html

  • @streetgainer
    @streetgainer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about expansion joints?... shouldn't there be some space between the dry pads and the newly poured wet pads to accommodate the expanding of the pads against each other ?

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As far as expansion joints go, I would look around the area where you live and if everyone has expansion joints in the driveway, then I would put them in yours and if they don't, then they might not be needed.

  • @TOMTOM-nh3nl
    @TOMTOM-nh3nl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You

  • @AtomicQuotient
    @AtomicQuotient 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video, thanks

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it!

  • @gregorythompson2416
    @gregorythompson2416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How about a concrete driveway poured one yard at a time in sections over a multi-year period for a 8 foot by 60 foot driveway? It seems that there would be an obstacle connecting slabs together with rebar because the rebar extending beyond the poured section would be exposed to the environment until the next section gets poured six months later. Maybe leave each section at a stand-alone piece then roto hammer the old slab to receive epoxy and rebar. Maybe make the pour thicker where the slabs connect for strength and to easily accommodate the rebar.

  • @petersamuel6597
    @petersamuel6597 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    one of the best videos, my question how to create a slope for example on a patio back yard with sections thanks

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You would need to build the forms accordingly. Instead of the forms being level, make sure that they are sloping. Let me know if you need more information or if you're having a difficult time figuring out how to install forms so that they are draining water away from your building.

    • @cmennenger
      @cmennenger 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A very typical drop of 1/4" per foot. That will shed water fine.

    • @Z-Ack
      @Z-Ack 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Watched a video of a guy who did a trick with the string you use to initially lay out your outline...

  • @dlee0710
    @dlee0710 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My current paverstone driveway heaves due to water getting in through the joints between the stones. Wouldn't the expansion joints go all the way to the base causing heaving to occur?

  • @treasurekings5631
    @treasurekings5631 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much. I am looking at slab for a 24 x 48 pole barn and if I do it myself in sections I can do for @ $5000. Contractors quote @ $10,000.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome and good luck with your project.

  • @chuckspeer2163
    @chuckspeer2163 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your video is very helpful thanks

  • @melissatrapp5918
    @melissatrapp5918 ปีที่แล้ว

    When the concrete is done section by section like you demonstrated in this video; once the first concrete section is done, do you place a ‘form’ on the side of the already set concrete? Or does the concrete acting as the form? I'm just wondering as if you used a piece of timber as the form wouldn't it have a big gap between each section of concrete?

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  ปีที่แล้ว

      The new concrete slab can be used as your form.

  • @TexasBarnRats
    @TexasBarnRats 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Steven Speilberg called....he wants his animation back! ;-)

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, I have a variety of movie studios that want me to come and work for them now, but I'm going to have to pass. Now if Spielberg calls that's totally different.

  • @jkiker7918
    @jkiker7918 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Everyone now days is doing dry pours. I try to tell the just do a wet pour in sections. I built my garden sidewalks that way during the Covid working from home period. Work remote from home and then get on the work clothes and build a section of sidewalk (~ 4 feet long by 3.5 feet wide) at a time.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, I'm not a fan of dry pours and just saw a large concrete stairway done.

  • @ponz7989
    @ponz7989 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you need rebar if you are pouring a pad for a shed? My instincts say yes but I wanted to make sure.

  • @WilliamCaraballo-op9kp
    @WilliamCaraballo-op9kp 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi could I theoretically just cut the rebar to fit in each section so I wouldn’t have to notch out any forms ?
    And about more then half of my drive is already concrete and half is grass but I’m getting ponding from my back alleyway bc I’m below the asphalt (which is owned by city) so I’m going to raise it another 4 inches and widen it another 4 feet . Should I use bonding product for parts over existing concrete ?

  • @michaelmilner1863
    @michaelmilner1863 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can u do rebar in each section alone or does the rebar need to join the sections.
    Doing big slab in small sections but don't want rebar laying out till who knows when I could get to next section. Thanks in advance..

  • @giuseppemanzoli-chef
    @giuseppemanzoli-chef 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing, just what I needed 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @pcatful
    @pcatful 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you do it? I appreciate all the details. I was hoping for more of a play by play real video. I think the danger is getting into and finding you can’t do it and then pay for someone to remove it. Also how many weeks are you not going to be able to use the driveway. Neighbor comments and wife impatience etc. City hassles…

  • @zhugeliang777
    @zhugeliang777 ปีที่แล้ว

    what about a house slab with footings? also would I have to come back with a saw to cut joints between them? Or is the trowel enough to mark joints before the concrete dries?

  • @JR-xi2bh
    @JR-xi2bh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just answered the question ive been asking for years

  • @callmecluff
    @callmecluff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey, great video just love it when you search something and someone’s already done it! Are you saying if poured in sections, I would pour right up against the previous slab with no expansion material? Basically, if I understand correctly, I’ll have a cold joint an that becomes my control joint? Do you add any sika to these joints? Just love the idea to pour in sections because troweling a 35’x100’ alone is just insane! Cheers

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've had other people ask, whether or not you need expansion material and I would suggest looking around your neighborhood or community to see if they used it along with the conditions of the concrete slabs, to figure out whether or not it was needed and glad you like the video.

  • @baba-sm1fm
    @baba-sm1fm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you provide a video that shows the same technique but for a sloping driveway. I wonder if there is a particular ways to set the forms in this case.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will put it on my list of videos to be made in the future.

  • @stoneyj1a1
    @stoneyj1a1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you seperate the slabs with mesh or something?

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  ปีที่แล้ว

      You can separate slabs, but it will usually be better to connect them with mesh or rebar. Provide more details if this did not answer your question.

  • @melainelee
    @melainelee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i will be doing a wet pour diy for a 16x12 pad ... in between slabs.. doing it this way .. will the joints be ok or will they shift???

  • @davidcastle65
    @davidcastle65 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks this helps

  • @Lilmiket1000
    @Lilmiket1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is awesome info man thanks so much!

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome thanks for the enthusiastic comment.

  • @michaelosborne4050
    @michaelosborne4050 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So you are not using anything in between the individual slabs ? Is just concrete edge to edge? I had assumed that you need to keep the divider form there for expansion. Is this true? Thanks

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't use expansion joints for driveways, but you can always check out some of your neighbors driveways to see what they used.

  • @yousifdelvalle4162
    @yousifdelvalle4162 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    could you make 4 separate rebar grids instead of one full one?

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/GT_tHy2ZNv4/w-d-xo.html this should help.

  • @domdraper3221
    @domdraper3221 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey thanks for the video. I have to do a retaining wall. I have the specs from an engineer for the re-bar. I am curious. Could I pour the wall up to a certain height, and then pour the rest later? I would love to do the first half meter and then slowly extend up. Will the concrete layers stick together?

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Contact the engineer for more info. They will probably want it all poured at the same time.

  • @jeffherring6279
    @jeffherring6279 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive seen an expansion material on joints before, Ive never poured concrete before, I was wondering if you could pour in sections against an already existing concrete wall like the wall of a garage in a new home. Is that expansion material needed.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometime it will be required by your local building codes, but you would need to check with them to find out.

  • @neptunedawn7121
    @neptunedawn7121 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the poured concrete artificial grass driveway designs. I am thinking of doing one and I want to be able to drive an RV on top of it so I am thinking about pouring a 5-6 inch thick slab. I like using the notches around the rebar, but how do you keep the concrete form from leaking concrete into the outside space?

  • @scottschutte8143
    @scottschutte8143 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking at doing something like this for my patio in my back yard. No access to have a truck deliver. Plus not allot of weight requirements. Looking at 10 x 24 maybe break it up into 4 10 x 6 pores . Lots of bags, but could do it at my own speed. may even try and stamp it.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, definitely this type of construction will make more sense under circumstances like yours.

  • @artemshabunya9366
    @artemshabunya9366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely, great explanation. Love the graphics. It can be done, with some elbow grease, persistence and general understanding of how concreate works. Now, if one would challenge is it as strong as single pour? Is the mix consistent. temp. variation? Etc.... Well, for what I'm doing, sidewalk, and a patio for general use such as table and chairs, grill, it will work great. Price wise I'm not saving much by mixing my own mix, because, a delivery truck would be about the same. However, I would have to hire a helper, and the distance I would have to haul the concrete is not the choice I want to make. I have time, and will pour in sections, in 4 separate pours, I'll have my project complete.

    • @gregvancom
      @gregvancom  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let's see if this helps. Is the concrete company bringing you the left over concrete from the previous job? Is it going to take them longer than one hour to get to your project? Can you mix similar batches of concrete? Do you want to mix it or purchase it already mixed? Your question would be difficult for me to answer, without knowing all of the variables. Let me know if this doesn't make sense.

  • @jacobhendrickson8935
    @jacobhendrickson8935 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about in my case I need to do a driveway up a steep hill that leads up to my home. I was thinking about doing 2 lanes I guess 3 ft wide each side to accommodate different widths of vehicles and wide enough to ride my motorcycle up one side or the other. I would be mixing from bags and would like to know what the smallest sections I could get away with would be?? Heck maybe 2.5 ft with per land would work. Either way I plan to add rebar that connects each pour with the prior pour. Would Ike to do it in small sections where I could mix up a section everytime I have the time to do so quickly. What’s the smallest sections you would recommend being ok?? And how thick would I need to be as well?? I would be working my way up a fairly long hill. Heck if I got a good Rhythm going maybe I could do my whole driveway which would be a couple hundred ft. Could I do 2.5x3ft sections at a time?? Or perhaps 2.5x4ft? If I was able to complete 4ft every week I could get it done in a summer. Still have to decide on my width for each lane but feel like 3ft each lane would be overkill so maybe 2.5’??