I didn't know that you guys do this type of work too?, especially inside the house. It's amazing to learn more from you guys, so even the smallest of jobs helps in teaching us a lot. Thanks, and keep living in peace and love all.
David! Just want to let you know I really enjoy your videos and the time you take to explain everything you're doing. Your videos are an asset to the TH-cam community. Keep up the great work!
Hahaha David Odell is such an interesting character. Nothing big and crazy fazes him yet he’s keen on enjoying the smallest of details of anything. Can’t wait for the next video!
Looks great. I recently had my driveway and along the street I live on poured and watching the process made me look up contractors like you and watch more on concrete work. Love the videos. You do great work. On to the next! 👉
David, you can make your own video stick by using a paint roller pole. Just twist and lock it to the length you want/need! It's GREAT for high overhead shots where you can't use a drone too.
I guess the producer hates sunken floors as much as I do. It's only a matter of time that you forget there is a step there and you are going down hard. Worth every penny to fill it in. Great job as usual by Odell.
My old house had a sunken living room, I liked it but it was dangerous when someone would come over for the first time or forget theres a step down. We had a couple of bad falls including me once when I first moved in
Great finishing. I like how you select to use the pump, and the technique you all use. Learn a lot each episode. Question: are your concrete suppliers having a hard time getting aggregate and cement?
Great video! Thank you! We are going to do this in my moms house to make it more accessible . She has just a 3 inch sunken living room and the trim molding is 6 inches. Tile floor currently, concrete slab home in FL. Would you remove the existing tile, or can it stay? Would it be ok to leave the 6” trim molding on to protect the sheet rock? Thank you!
Hi from the Emerald Isle. Great video and great work!! I want to do a similar job raising a floor by 1 foot 2 inches to the level of an existing kitchen floor. The floor to be leveled is a concrete slab floor and in good condition. My plan was to lay four inches of aggregate /crushed rock topped with 2 inches of sand with a sheet of plastic layed on top of the sand. On top of the sand I intend to put 4 inches of insulation foam withs a radon barrier (plastic sheet) between the foam and the final finished 4 inches concrete slab. The question is: Due to the fact that the sandwiched
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thank you so much for your reply. Half of my question is missing.What I wanted to ask was due to the damp aggregate and sand being covered by the concrete slap how can they dry out? The reason for the method described is: To reduce the amount of concrete due to increasing cost and to prevent any coldness rising from the bottom slab. I live in Ireland and the weather in Winter can be very cold. Do you have a better suggestion.
Great video - very interesting. Question - wouldn't that be a tremendous amount of weight on the foundation? I'd be worried about that side of the house sinking - but then again - I know nothing :)
Initially yes but as the concrete dries the weight is mainly pushing down. It’s also not that deep and two of the side surfaces are concrete. If concerned you can use thicker plastic around the walls
I have a kitchen which is lower than the rest of the house & I have been looking to see what I can do to level it as I am getting older it is proving to be a trip hazzard . would you put the bars in the floor, At one end it is about 2.5inch to 1.5inch at other end thanks l
wait, did this concrete not settle at all?.. it's at the same height as the initial pour? and dried to remain at that height? also, because i expect some sink/compression as it dries out, i would probably have removed that step.... because there is less concrete on that area and therefore the whole floor would sink a certain amount as it dries but the concrete directly above the step would only shrink half as much (since there is vertically less concrete)
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I was talking about the tile floor you guys are walking all over going in and out of the front door. I’m not trying to be a troll or smart ass neither. You guys did an excellent job covering the walls. Just surprised nothing was down on the existing floor.
this is in AZ? i did a job years ago connecting engineered wood after the sunken was filled in with concrete. for an instant i thought this was the house but was wood not tile in the upper areas. exact same floorplan
yeah, i would have removed the step entirely, but AT LEAST remove the slick surface of it if not the entire step... but that's why the saying "there is more than one way to skin a cat" exists i suppose
Great video as always David. Wish you guys were in northern Indiana. I need a 12 x 12 patio extension and a couple 2 foot wide strips to park my camper on. Getting too old to get down and do it myself
Im doing concrete for my 24x24 garage. I was going to use railroad ties but they are way to warped so im doing concrete. Whats the cheapest best way to go?
When ordering concrete what does loacher or lochert mean? I'm not sure if I'm hearing it right or spelling it right... But I hear a lot of guys order this in their concrete can you please tell me what it means. Tks!
What was causing the floor to sink? If it was the floor joists, wouldnt the weight of this add extra stress onto already bowed joists? Is there specific scenarios where this is not an option to use?
- !!! Did I hear you say that they're going to lift the whole house to refloor over the tile? I must've misheard, and they're simply going to refloor it, right? :) - Anyway, great video, and I really like your detailed explanation and clear video work, thank you!
Cali concrete looks sooooooo creamy. In my state I pour 3500-4000 and it’s no where near this buttery. Our concrete dries really fast now too. It’s different powders now.
So you removed the plastic separating the drywall from the new slab? You really need a permanent moisture barrier all the way around. Even against the wood that your showed
looked like they cut it at the top and left the plastic in place? I don't really see someone pulling out plastic sandwiched between drywall and 8" of freshly poured concrete that has set enough to use sliders on.
Why no road base in the field for this one? Is 8” shallow enough that it doesn’t make sense financially to get the road base and all that or did the customer just not care about the increased cost?
Fly ash disadvantages Smaller builders and housing contractors may not be familiar with fly ash products, which can have different properties depending on where and how it was obtained. Additionally, fly ash applications may face resistance from traditional builders due to its tendency to effloresce along with concerns about freeze/thaw performance. Other concerns about using fly ash in concrete include: Slower strength gain Seasonal limitation Increased need for air-entraining admixtures Increase of salt scaling produced by higher proportions of fly ash
Benefits Fly ash can be a cost-effective substitute for Portland cement in many markets. Fly ash is also recognized as an environmentally friendly material because it is a byproduct and has low embodied energy, the measure of how much energy is consumed in producing and shipping a building material. By contrast, Portland cement has a very high embodied energy because its production requires a great deal of heat. Fly ash requires less water than Portland cement and is easier to use in cold weather. Other benefits include: Produces various set times Cold weather resistance High strength gains, depending on use Can be used as an admixture Considered a non-shrink material Produces dense concrete with a smooth surface and sharp detail Great workability Reduces crack problems, permeability, and bleeding Reduces heat of hydration Allows for a lower water-cement ratio for similar slumps when compared to no-fly-ash mixes Reduces CO2 emissions
That was hardwood that he removed. I'm guessing it would swell up from the moisture of the concrete initially. Then over time it would shrink back, leaving a void under the concrete. Not sure exactly what the end result would be, but I'm thinking that going the extra mile & removing it at the beginning is just a little insurance & peace of mind, & I would do the same if it were my house.
I'm in Michigan and everybody says add air!????.... But nobody wants to share the knowledge up here I don't understand why. And if you ask dispatch they ask if you're a licensed contractor!!!! Something is wrong with the concrete world here! 😔
Finish could of been tighter. You also went with tile finish floor not concrete finish floor. The high end did not see you feather it out with longer rod/ leveler. It a basic video. Still get like from me though. Keep it up.
So let me understand here. You hung plastic in order to keep water from wicking into the drywall BUT while the concrete is still wet while you're finishing it you pull OUT the plastic?!?!
I didn't know that you guys do this type of work too?, especially inside the house.
It's amazing to learn more from you guys, so even the smallest of jobs helps in teaching us a lot.
Thanks, and keep living in peace and love all.
David! Just want to let you know I really enjoy your videos and the time you take to explain everything you're doing. Your videos are an asset to the TH-cam community. Keep up the great work!
And make sure to treasure the time you get to spend with your son!
Pretty cool to watch I just bid my first job just like this here in Utah and got it never done it before so I'm pretty stoked to watch u do it
Good luck
TY
Hahaha David Odell is such an interesting character. Nothing big and crazy fazes him yet he’s keen on enjoying the smallest of details of anything. Can’t wait for the next video!
It's fun .
TY
Thank you. Very educational, including your responses to folks' queries. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
YW
TY
Looks great. I recently had my driveway and along the street I live on poured and watching the process made me look up contractors like you and watch more on concrete work. Love the videos. You do great work. On to the next! 👉
That is awesome!
TY
That's right, boy. Worship us. You could never wear our boots.
@@ericyoung2136 I'm 54 years old. Not your "boy". Someone's grumpy today ehehehehe, Wake up on the wrong side of your boyfriend this morning?
@@duggervaughan8768 gay joke considered an insult... the 54 age check out haha
David, you can make your own video stick by using a paint roller pole. Just twist and lock it to the length you want/need! It's GREAT for high overhead shots where you can't use a drone too.
yes, that's a great idea.
TY
I guess the producer hates sunken floors as much as I do. It's only a matter of time that you forget there is a step there and you are going down hard.
Worth every penny to fill it in. Great job as usual by Odell.
I concur. Specially for guest
Outstanding ... a ton of work and stellar results! Thanks for all the great details and education
YW
Wow! That is serious floor demo!
It really is!
My old house had a sunken living room, I liked it but it was dangerous when someone would come over for the first time or forget theres a step down. We had a couple of bad falls including me once when I first moved in
Another beautiful work !!!!!
TY
Looks so much better!
Yes it does, the house got a lot bigger
Great finishing. I like how you select to use the pump, and the technique you all use. Learn a lot each episode. Question: are your concrete suppliers having a hard time getting aggregate and cement?
Yes and yes
cool, the close ups look real cool
TY
Great job and brilliant how you kept everything so clean 🏴🇺🇸👍👍
solid job Dave, thanks for sharing
Yw
Interesting. Never seen an indoor pour before. What are the pros and cons of doing a pour over framing and plywood to raise the floor?
With concrete: no insect havens, no rodent havens, not rotting, no worries
@@OdellCompleteConcrete good to know.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete what about the weight?
Great video! Thank you!
We are going to do this in my moms house to make it more accessible . She has just a 3 inch sunken living room and the trim molding is 6 inches. Tile floor currently, concrete slab home in FL.
Would you remove the existing tile, or can it stay? Would it be ok to leave the 6” trim molding on to protect the sheet rock?
Thank you!
Gl
It can stay
Like a 30 second video short? That would be outstanding!!
Can you do a video on how to order concrete and the different terminology? That would be great thanks a lot!
Get that 1million!!!!
Slowly but surely
How long did it take to remove the old hard wood floor?
Wayyy too long. I would’ve laid over it
two days
@@OdellCompleteConcrete oh damn that's a lot of work!
Super amazing job!
Big blue all day!!!
Biggest fan of Big Blue!!
Never leave to eat.
Work is first then eat comes second
On the thumbnail picture your son has his leg standing wide as he rods.
My cousin taught me to keep legs close together when rodding.
Just a note
I got on it a little late for blue
True
@@OdellCompleteConcrete that's cool on big blue.
My big blue is 30 years old 4ft x 1ft
Big fan of you guys
excellent work as per usual 😀👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi from the Emerald Isle. Great video and great work!!
I want to do a similar job raising a floor by 1 foot 2 inches to the level of an existing kitchen floor. The floor to be leveled is a concrete slab floor and in good condition. My plan was to lay four inches of aggregate /crushed rock topped with 2 inches of sand with a sheet of plastic layed on top of the sand. On top of the sand I intend to put 4 inches of insulation foam withs a radon barrier (plastic sheet) between the foam and the final finished 4 inches concrete slab. The question is: Due to the fact that the sandwiched
Sounds overkill since there's already an exsitng concrete floor
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thank you so much for your reply. Half of my question is missing.What I wanted to ask was due to the damp aggregate and sand being covered by the concrete slap how can they dry out? The reason for the method described is: To reduce the amount of concrete due to increasing cost and to prevent any coldness rising from the bottom slab. I live in Ireland and the weather in Winter can be very cold. Do you have a better suggestion.
Would you have been able to add sand or gravel to reach your normal 4” thickness of concrete or was that not an option for this pour ?
You could by leaving a thickened edge
Great video - very interesting. Question - wouldn't that be a tremendous amount of weight on the foundation? I'd be worried about that side of the house sinking - but then again - I know nothing :)
I had the same thought.
Initially yes but as the concrete dries the weight is mainly pushing down. It’s also not that deep and two of the side surfaces are concrete. If concerned you can use thicker plastic around the walls
@@rkivuti he is not talking about the sides, he is talking about UNDER
David,
In Sarasota here. How deep of concrete before you need the rebar? I have about a 4” sunken living room I’m working with.
I have a kitchen which is lower than the rest of the house & I have been looking to see what I can do to level it as I am getting older it is proving to be a trip hazzard . would you put the bars in the floor, At one end it is about 2.5inch to 1.5inch at other end thanks l
Probably not
Great tidy job 👍🇮🇪
TY
Quick question, didnt you forget to lower the 1/4 inch of the tile so it can be flush once they add new one?
They might just be installing the new flooring over the existing stuff.
He said in the beginning that that's what the customer wanted Because he's putting wood floors over the top of everything
wait, did this concrete not settle at all?.. it's at the same height as the initial pour? and dried to remain at that height?
also, because i expect some sink/compression as it dries out, i would probably have removed that step.... because there is less concrete on that area and therefore the whole floor would sink a certain amount as it dries but the concrete directly above the step would only shrink half as much (since there is vertically less concrete)
Higher psi less shrinkage
Seems like a ton of weight. Is this house on a slab or is there a basement/crawl below?
Nice peice looks nice and flat
Yes it came out well.
TY
Nice work, why didn’t you put anything down to protect the existing floor though?
It's getting covered
@@OdellCompleteConcrete
I was talking about the tile floor you guys are walking all over going in and out of the front door. I’m not trying to be a troll or smart ass neither. You guys did an excellent job covering the walls. Just surprised nothing was down on the existing floor.
It was covered during the initial concrete lay down
this is in AZ? i did a job years ago connecting engineered wood after the sunken was filled in with concrete. for an instant i thought this was the house but was wood not tile in the upper areas. exact same floorplan
Yes it's a popular design
just a quick question, you seem to have tiled right over the first step without any prep, is that ok or was there a step that i've missed?
thanks
Yes we went right over it with 6" concrete
yeah, i would have removed the step entirely, but AT LEAST remove the slick surface of it if not the entire step...
but that's why the saying "there is more than one way to skin a cat" exists i suppose
Beautiful job
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video as always David. Wish you guys were in northern Indiana. I need a 12 x 12 patio extension and a couple 2 foot wide strips to park my camper on. Getting too old to get down and do it myself
12x12 would be pretty easy if you’ve done concrete before…
Me too
TY
Nasty getting the glued down hardwood off the floor. Is that composite rebar good? Its gotta be easier to work with.
yes its the way to go
As always nice job
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice job 👏
Thanks for the visit
Wouldn’t you have to anchor rebar to the original floor to prevent that new slab from shifting with time ?
It's bound in
Im doing concrete for my 24x24 garage. I was going to use railroad ties but they are way to warped so im doing concrete. Whats the cheapest best way to go?
Sounds great!
Very well for
When ordering concrete what does loacher or lochert mean? I'm not sure if I'm hearing it right or spelling it right... But I hear a lot of guys order this in their concrete can you please tell me what it means. Tks!
Low-Chert aggregate mix . Usually more for colder temp areas . Minimizes the chances of pop outs in concrete.
nice job what is the cost ?
2500
What was causing the floor to sink? If it was the floor joists, wouldnt the weight of this add extra stress onto already bowed joists?
Is there specific scenarios where this is not an option to use?
the sunken floor was a design choice, rather than a defect, it was just built that way because whoever designed the house wanted it that way.
Exactly
TY
Recessed floor would be a better term than sunken. It didn't move anywhere. It just means it is lower than adjacent areas.
Wow uncle David!! That looks very hard ? To remove 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
yes it was
How much concrete was poured and what was the estimate/cost? Also how long did it take? Seemed like only a day or two
2500
Two days
I bet you bring lunch with you next time 😀
Definitely!!
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!!!
Did I hear you say that they're going to lift the whole house to refloor over the tile?
I must've misheard, and they're simply going to refloor it, right? :)
-
Anyway, great video, and I really like your detailed explanation and clear video work, thank you!
the floor is coming up, not the house.
I may have mis spoke in the video.
when i was younger, my neighbor wanted a taller basement apparently so they lifted the entire house lol. seemed like a dramatic process but it worked
If concrete floors were desired, what would one do next, from the point where he left off?
Stain and seal
Is this house a slab on grade or does it have a crawlspace?
Slab on grade
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thanks. I guess that's the only way you could pour concrete in there, heh.
Did you have to re enforce the floor?
No
@@OdellCompleteConcrete why not?
where are you located? I have a home that needs this done, I'm in Oklahoma.
Southern CA
Excelente trabajo 💯 👌🏻 👊
Gracias
Muy bien Odell
TY
As an old flooring guy, I would've taken up that row of marble and added on from the new grout line.
OK, nvm. I guess I should've waited until I watched the whole vid!
Cali concrete looks sooooooo creamy. In my state I pour 3500-4000 and it’s no where near this buttery. Our concrete dries really fast now too. It’s different powders now.
That sucks
So you removed the plastic separating the drywall from the new slab? You really need a permanent moisture barrier all the way around. Even against the wood that your showed
looked like they cut it at the top and left the plastic in place? I don't really see someone pulling out plastic sandwiched between drywall and 8" of freshly poured concrete that has set enough to use sliders on.
Your absolutely right that plastic is never coming out.
Why no road base in the field for this one? Is 8” shallow enough that it doesn’t make sense financially to get the road base and all that or did the customer just not care about the increased cost?
More economical to do it this way.
Could u have just poured on top of the wood? Jw
yes but at some point it may cause an issue with decomposing or mold
@@OdellCompleteConcrete why not put plastic on the floor like you did over the drywall?
You have a poltergeist.
The door closed by itself.
Scary
Fly ash disadvantages Smaller builders and housing contractors may not be familiar with fly ash products, which can have different properties depending on where and how it was obtained. Additionally, fly ash applications may face resistance from traditional builders due to its tendency to effloresce along with concerns about freeze/thaw performance. Other concerns about using fly ash in concrete include:
Slower strength gain
Seasonal limitation
Increased need for air-entraining admixtures
Increase of salt scaling produced by higher proportions of fly ash
Benefits
Fly ash can be a cost-effective substitute for Portland cement in many markets. Fly ash is also recognized as an environmentally friendly material because it is a byproduct and has low embodied energy, the measure of how much energy is consumed in producing and shipping a building material. By contrast, Portland cement has a very high embodied energy because its production requires a great deal of heat. Fly ash requires less water than Portland cement and is easier to use in cold weather. Other benefits include:
Produces various set times
Cold weather resistance
High strength gains, depending on use
Can be used as an admixture
Considered a non-shrink material
Produces dense concrete with a smooth surface and sharp detail
Great workability
Reduces crack problems, permeability, and bleeding
Reduces heat of hydration
Allows for a lower water-cement ratio for similar slumps when compared to no-fly-ash mixes
Reduces CO2 emissions
Is this a more cost effective way to raise a floor versus wood?
How do you raise a exterior door 1:58
Sweet 👍
Wouldn't it just be cheaper to use traditional framing (floor joist) instead of concrete?
Rodents haven
First time I seen 12” Concrete indoor resistance 🙈
8"
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I thought is 4” existing concrete no?
Full circle...demo the travertine for hardwood...
Yes
My question is why remove the tile if your gonna pour 8 inches of concrete any ways lol
That was hardwood that he removed. I'm guessing it would swell up from the moisture of the concrete initially. Then over time it would shrink back, leaving a void under the concrete.
Not sure exactly what the end result would be, but I'm thinking that going the extra mile & removing it at the beginning is just a little insurance & peace of mind, & I would do the same if it were my house.
@@jacqdanieles I stand corrected lol I thought it was tile!!! But watching it again it was wood! Definitely gotta take the wood out!!
That’s the hardest stuff to demo lol
Yes it is
That’s an odd job… looks nice
ty
Another thing you could do is send one guy to get food to go so there are guys there to finish the concrete.
That's the move
DOn't you first have to check to see if the floor can handle all the weight of the concrete?
I did, I jumped up and down on it and it seemed solid
I would bet a lot of hacks would've just gone over the wood floor. lol
that's quite a different job
yes
Not sure if it has no basement but I wouldn’t want that weight on my floor
uggh, that's some serious demo.
I'm in Michigan and everybody says add air!????.... But nobody wants to share the knowledge up here I don't understand why. And if you ask dispatch they ask if you're a licensed contractor!!!! Something is wrong with the concrete world here! 😔
What kinda movies does he produce... wink wink.
Actually, from what I seen they were like commercials or promotional type stuff
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I seen you mention that.
Just joking comment for support :D
👌👍😎
Finish could of been tighter. You also went with tile finish floor not concrete finish floor. The high end did not see you feather it out with longer rod/ leveler. It a basic video. Still get like from me though. Keep it up.
Ty
OSS
Poor guy had to deal with kardatians
when they were in their early teens, and I forgot to mention Bruce also.
I hear guy says seven bags "lochert/t" (not sure) then up north they usually say air, fibromesh, then like half percent NCA....Help!!!🥴
odell incomplete concrete,
So let me understand here. You hung plastic in order to keep water from wicking into the drywall BUT while the concrete is still wet while you're finishing it you pull OUT the plastic?!?!
@Mark Oliver true. Though I personally would have left the plastic up until it cured completely.
Holy crap at that wood floor... just light it on fire to remove it? wiw, that looks like it sucked sooooo bad..
Yes, it does that's why I subbed it out
Why didn't they just do it with wood instead of pouring all that concrete
Concrete is better
@@OdellCompleteConcrete 😂😂 of course you would say that.. 👍
Makes sense
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I would’ve just laid over the wood. By the time that became an issue I’d be retired
Alot of people would have, but I think this is better in the long run.
that is so goofy....why concrete floors in a living room....
Solid
First
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Thanks Mike thats the spirit
Ty
@@MikeHarris1984 and subscribe
Or they could have spent half the time and money to just frame a new floor on top of the existing one. Been there, done that a few times.
With concrete: no insect havens, no rodent havens, not rotting, no worries
@@OdellCompleteConcrete The site is indoors, and over an existing floor. I'm very familiar with pests, I did pest remediation for 12 years.
Wow he customized his own stick 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ? I wonder if he had to use the any of the blue 🤔 pills 💊
OSS
I bet you bring lunch with you next time 😀
good practice