Nice to see you wet the base before compacting. So many guys dont realize you're not going to get anywhere near 95%+ compaction if your aggregate is dry.
Nice video really informative 👍🏽. New subscriber here, I was wondering if you have any videos of how to base a foundation to additional rooms? I’m from the Midwest I know the codes are different but I would like to get some pointers if you have any experience with it, Thanks in advance!
Another great job from the master of laying concrete yours truly mr.david odell.boy i tell ya i been in the business for a long time but im inpressed.keep up the good work odell.
Are you eyeballing it? the thickness of the rebar and the distance between each rebar? i know rebar is important but when to know when i have to much rebar...that is what i am curious about. Im asking because i have very limited experience with concrete...thanks for any reply in advance
@odellcompleteconcrete do you guys work out in victorville? I have followed your videos for some time and I’m looking to do this exact thing. I’d like to widen my driveway on both sides and then probably add a bit to my front patio for more seating space. I’d be interested in a quote if you will work in victorville. I like the work I see you do.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I’m having a driveway section replaced(cracked). One contractor recommended doweling the new segment into the existing and another said it would crack my existing slab. This is on 4” thick slab on a 1 year old driveway.
I have noticed on another Chanel they just walk over the steel mesh and leave in on the gravel.. makes me happy to see you lift your mesh.. Armchair fan here, I have a project coming up and you have given me confidence to do all the job myself. I’m a carpenter boat builder by trade...what could go wrong..🤣🤣 thankfully I don’t need the finish you guys can achieve.
Question... what’s the purpose of the broom towards the end of the job? And how wet should you keep it as it dries? I have zero experience with concrete & trying to learn. Thanks!
David, we poured a slab 24 hours ago and left a broom finish. A dog has left some 2-3mm claw scratches in the broom finish today. Is there a simple fix for this while the concrete is not yet set? Thank you from NZ.
I saw once that fresh concrete after being poured with water has been covered by thin transparent foil for something like few days. Water evaporated and condense below this cover. Seems like a cool idea - especially when you cant be in the place all the time. Great job by the way as usuall. ;)
Hey Dave and everybody! Long-time watcher, first-time commenter. Does anyone know the make up of the finishing broom? For example, what percentage of horse hair and what percentage of nylon? Always wondered. Cheers.
Greetings from Russia. I always watch your videos. I really like how you confidently and without much fuss do your job. I wish you success in this difficult time.
Do you have any videos explaining why you use so many tools and what purpose the tool serves? I started to do work like this while waiting to start the job that I still have now. I didn't get to do it very long and only got to do some demo and digging mostly, so I never got to learn what the process is and all the tools that go with it.
Awesome video! If the concrete is wet, and kept wet, what is the "tell" that lets you know when to remove the forms and prevent damage? i only ask because i recently tried casting concrete in a form for a personal project. I kept it moist and after i thought it had cured, when i removed the form, the concrete cracked and was surprisingly still wet. If i had known how much moisture was left in the concrete, i would have left it alone for a lot longer
You Guys are the Best ... Thank You for all the Great content ...
Our pleasure!
thank you
Nice to see you wet the base before compacting. So many guys dont realize you're not going to get anywhere near 95%+ compaction if your aggregate is dry.
Great point!
another perferction.. excited for the poured in place column and block wall.
Me too
Looks clean and very solid. Awesome 👍
Thanks 👍
Love to see Pro at work!!! So satisfying,,,, :D
Me too!
TY
Great job brother 🤟🏽
Appreciate it
ooh yeeaah that sweeet Milwaukee radio and charge 😆 Binge watching your videos finally paid off. Awesome job as always!
Congratulations Leo
Awesome! Thank you!
Milwaukee received the winners info today
Leo, you should a review after you had it for few days. 🤓 Congrats
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Good
Point
I'm liking it every day
Great content. Thank you very much.
You're very welcome!
very didactic, thanks David
TY
Why not use steel fiber that replaces rebar thats added to the concrete?
I might get a splinter
That is what i need done. But the dirt goes in the backyard.
Piece of cake
Odell Complete Concrete i live in Victorville.
What’s the homeowner going to do to fill in that gap at the front where that concrete access panel is?
Gravel
Why didn't he do the last strip out to the sidewalk?
Utilities
2or3 days to do this job ?
I think it was two
Why is the homeowner keeping it wet?? Doesn't that just take longer to cure?? I'm a little confused
The slower it cures, the stronger it is and the less likely it is to get shrinkage cracks.
Bingo
Why did the owner kept watering the concrete?
Curing
A fireturck
Bingo
You forgot one thing 🤔
Could be
By the time you pay for all that base rock, it'd be cheaper to just go 6" on the concrete.
Probably right, which is what I'll be doing on the next job
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Lol how long have you been doing this work for?
Great video. Has the homeowner considered laying a colored interlock in the 6" gaps between the concrete slabs instead of gravel ?
no but that would work
Great job 👏🏽 I just left it like 👍🏽
Question? Was the extend of the driveway a lawn? Or was it just typical landscape?
I don't know, never saw it
Oh. Oof
Nice video really informative 👍🏽. New subscriber here, I was wondering if you have any videos of how to base a foundation to additional rooms? I’m from the Midwest I know the codes are different but I would like to get some pointers if you have any experience with it, Thanks in advance!
Not yet!
😎😎
Another great job from the master of laying concrete yours truly mr.david odell.boy i tell ya i been in the business for a long time but im inpressed.keep up the good work odell.
Right on
TY
Are you eyeballing it? the thickness of the rebar and the distance between each rebar? i know rebar is important but when to know when i have to much rebar...that is what i am curious about. Im asking because i have very limited experience with concrete...thanks for any reply in advance
Its about 2' centers.
3/8" max for 4" concrete
Love it man, another beauty, the true
"best in the west!"
TY
Is this the same house that you rebuilt that white retaining wall/fence for?
No this is a new location
@@OdellCompleteConcrete ok
Not hating but you don’t put water before broom the concrete because it going to look white in some spot... other then that everything was great.
Never noticed that
Зачем так затирают бетон? В РФ используют машинку вертолет для затирки, но очень редко
TY
@odellcompleteconcrete do you guys work out in victorville? I have followed your videos for some time and I’m looking to do this exact thing. I’d like to widen my driveway on both sides and then probably add a bit to my front patio for more seating space. I’d be interested in a quote if you will work in victorville. I like the work I see you do.
I haven't yet
Кто знает, зачем они в завершение щеткой бетон негладким делают?
Чтоб был нескользким когда дождь
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Your timing on the concrete is impeccable
Timing is key
TY
Have you ever had any cracks forming from doweling the slabs together at the dowel points?
yes, once or twice but its very rare
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I’m having a driveway section replaced(cracked). One contractor recommended doweling the new segment into the existing and another said it would crack my existing slab. This is on 4” thick slab on a 1 year old driveway.
I have noticed on another Chanel they just walk over the steel mesh and leave in on the gravel.. makes me happy to see you lift your mesh.. Armchair fan here, I have a project coming up and you have given me confidence to do all the job myself. I’m a carpenter boat builder by trade...what could go wrong..🤣🤣 thankfully I don’t need the finish you guys can achieve.
Great point
Good luck
This guy got that concrete work down to a science.love his work.
Question... what’s the purpose of the broom towards the end of the job? And how wet should you keep it as it dries?
I have zero experience with concrete & trying to learn.
Thanks!
NOn slip surface.
3 days every 1 hour during day light hours
David, we poured a slab 24 hours ago and left a broom finish. A dog has left some 2-3mm claw scratches in the broom finish today. Is there a simple fix for this while the concrete is not yet set? Thank you from NZ.
Quickcrete vinyl patch
Any particular reason you dont use 3/4 stone for the base? Thats my go to for base out here in NH
Nice work brother love to see it 👍🔥
I'm in Southern California
No need here
Using the loader for the base material..how do you clean the black track marks off the existing driveway? Or not.
The broom and water worked.
If it doesn't you can always go to a pressure washer
How can anyone dislike these videos. I watch them while I’m at work waiting. I can’t tell you how much I’ve learned. Thanks David Odell!
TY
I saw once that fresh concrete after being poured with water has been covered by thin transparent foil for something like few days. Water evaporated and condense below this cover. Seems like a cool idea - especially when you cant be in the place all the time. Great job by the way as usuall. ;)
No good, because it traps heat also.
Breathable and wet is best
Hey...just noticed that Dave changed the opening music. What was the name of the song before?
Layla
Thanks for making the video. Helps people understand what is involved in making concrete. What was used to pump the concrete?
TY
just grab the edge of the concrete and pull...that is how I made my driveway wider...just do it.
I stretched a 2 x 4 today because I cut it short
how come you did not go to the wall and side walk
Decorative rock
Man you pronounced my name really wrong. Its Marcos Lopez who the winner is. 😜
You wish
Did you experience any expansion cracks as new concrete touches the existing driveway directly?
No I never do
Nice work on the driveway learn for your videos and in the next couple of months or so I’m going to try and pour my driveway
Good luck!
Hey Dave and everybody! Long-time watcher, first-time commenter. Does anyone know the make up of the finishing broom? For example, what percentage of horse hair and what percentage of nylon? Always wondered. Cheers.
He says in the video, 50/50.
@@dper1112
Bingo
Great job first of all. Maybe I missed it in the video but why didn't you go all the way to the sidewalk?
He didn't want to encase the electrical vault
I'm in IT and for some reason I watch all these concrete videos! Nice uploads my guy, quality timelaspe vids.
TY
What are the reasons, if any, why the driveway is separate squares? Or is it just for the aesthetics?
Decorative and crack control
Greetings from Russia. I always watch your videos. I really like how you confidently and without much fuss do your job. I wish you success in this difficult time.
Thank you very much!
But why doesn't it come all the way to the street? How are you supposed to park there?
come in at a angle
Excellent work. As always, a craftsman to follow if you want to do this type of work
Cool, thanks
kick ass. how is it possible that u already wore out the milwaukee red stick magnesium level. WOW
It takes a beating with concrete work
Aren’t you getting a free one from Milwaukee? Also how long do your normal aluminum screeds last then?
Im not a concreter but love the finish you always get!!
ty
Do you have any videos explaining why you use so many tools and what purpose the tool serves? I started to do work like this while waiting to start the job that I still have now. I didn't get to do it very long and only got to do some demo and digging mostly, so I never got to learn what the process is and all the tools that go with it.
Yes I do
The previous video
@@OdellCompleteConcrete thank you
Awesome video!
If the concrete is wet, and kept wet, what is the "tell" that lets you know when to remove the forms and prevent damage?
i only ask because i recently tried casting concrete in a form for a personal project. I kept it moist and after i thought it had cured, when i removed the form, the concrete cracked and was surprisingly still wet. If i had known how much moisture was left in the concrete, i would have left it alone for a lot longer
The water is to slow the curing process.
Not to add water to the wet concrete.
Stripping is usually done after 24 hours
So if the weather it hot the concrete will dry out quickly and you can pull the form out the same day if not you can do it by next day. ✌🏼
Why did you use a concrete pump? The street was so close to the pour.
I also did a 6' high poured in place concrete wall, coming in the next video
You mentioned you are going to use round rock to replace the failed turf. How come you’re not using a crushed product so it packs in a bit?
The crushed will go in first, the topping will be decorative
Odell Complete Concrete Thank you
Inside your dump trailer is that plywood on the walls?
yes
Every couple of strokes! Thats what she said
OSS
I thought i was the winner of the radio for a second. 😭
Close
Excavated so much looked like they were gonna build a driveway to China! Looks good as always
david fauth that’s what i was thinking
Any more videos coming of your Arizona property?
yes
another superb job ... looks fantastic!!
Many thanks!
I must've missed why the concrete didn't go all the way out. Why the 3' gap nearest the camera ?
Thx
Same question I was going to ask. I'm assuming the homeowner has a plan for that space.
Didn't want to encase the electrical vault
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I see.
What will go there? Rock , grass, etc ?
Thx
Nice job
Thank you! Cheers!
Looks great! And congrats to Leo on the radio.
Yes! Thank you!
Dave do you ever do any wood float finishes?
I have in the past but not recently
Awesome 👏 it looks easy just the way u do it, great job.
Thank you! Cheers!
What did you put at the bottom of your trailer?
nothing, its just steel
Eh that’s my house, thank you guys it’s great
Right on
leo wong? that name is wong 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
OSS
Why didn't you go all the way to the wall?
decorative
Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! Cheers!
i love the match to the existing. its perfect.
TY
10 👍
Sweet video... as usual!
Thank you! Cheers!
What areas do you cover?
Orange county, and a little of coastal bordering LA county
I’m new here what is the cost estimate for something that size?
1500
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thank you
Odell Complete Concrete $1,500? Lol no way. That may cover the pump the concrete and the base.
Excelente, 👍👍🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴
TY
Great.
ty