You are a real boss. You work right next to your guys and make sure every aspect of the job is correct. I stead of these guys that just stand around and bark orders. You are the best concrete guy period.
Somehow I came across your videos and now I'm hooked on them.....very informative, clear and precise. I appreciate your time for making these videos.......just watched this now all the way from the UK. Waiting to see part 2 the fun bit !
I know exactly what you're talking about when it comes to the eyes. I've worked in my field for 35 years, but 10 years ago, I discovered I was spending more than a moment focusing on numbers.....I carry reading glasses with me everywhere now....but the silent denial one experiences is amazing....almost comical. I'm impressed how you aren't afraid to talk about it or mention it more than once...sign of an honest man.
Thank you Odell! I really enjoy your videos because my first job was working in a architectural firm as a drafter for residential homes here in southern California. So it’s nice to see all the detail in your videos.
Best construction videos on TH-cam. Im an LA contractor so I do similar work, with similar code. I like how you are really thoughtful about reusing form boards. The best way to recycle is to reuse.
I've been watching you for a while I have been working in the concrete trade for 34 years now a project manager and see a lot of deferent techniques we are in the upper Midwest but I never see a guy pay so much attention to detail on a residential building very nice work
really enjoy watching your videos, I learn so much, the knowledge and information you provide is as solid and powerful as the concrete you pour! thank you for sharing mate!
Nice monolithic set up! Maybe the "brick ledge" was an over dig for the original concrete footer with the footer centered under the 8"(?) foundation wall. The 3/4" or maybe 1 1/2" ledge was where they placed their 2 X 4 form on top of the block foundation for the 4" floor and thus leaving a 'tie-in' for the stucco wall. I have never seen that and my home building career was 1968-1983.
Odell Complete Concrete random comparison here... but it’s the same concept with haircuts! Lol ;) ppl honestly think “just a trim” should be cheaper than a haircut Bc... well, it’s just a trim. However, regardless of whether you’re cutting off 1/8” or 8”, the process is exactly the same - same number of steps, same everything - 🤷♀️ the ONLY difference is the amount of hair left on the floor afterwards. 🤗 tfs these vids with us!
@@OdellCompleteConcrete our contractor is not going to use rebar. They're just going to use fiber in the concrete for a 30' x 16' concrete slab for patio. Is that cool?
60 years ago a "shoe block" was used to support a brick veneer on a wood structure. And, the inspector's and architect's college education notwithstanding, a stronger tie-in to the old foundation would have been to open up some of the cores of the block and make sure the new pour filled the cavities. Looks more like a launch pad than an addition to a 50 year old residence?? Good job!!
@@OdellCompleteConcrete wow, thank you for quick response! any way to reinforce existing concrete slab foundation for second story addition (it will overlap with the new addition)? thank you!
Have you done attached ADUs? Ty for your videos they’re very helpful. We’re building a 800sq ft attached adu. Any tips for the foundation would really help out. We’re doing owner built
Your videos are awesome, much appreciated. I have a similar situation to this one, but we need to build on top of the existing patio about 10" to meet the house slab. One concrete contractor suggested leaving the old patio in place, digging the footings around the perimeter of the current patio (but not along the house where the old patio meets the slab) and then pour over the old patio. Any thoughts on this approach?
I love watching your videos they are very helpful in going projects around the house. .I was wondering if in the videos you have one that explains pouring Cony in section now you recommend it if I'm on a tight budget and I want to do the work myself and is it better to have it poured all at once
Can you get like a ditch witch add-on or anything like that for the vermeer so you wouldn't have to do as much digging by hand for the footing, or would it not even be worth it?
Thanks for sharing your clean work. It would have been a good idea to add another bar to the two-foot wide footing. There's a lot of concrete down there without reinforcement.
@Odell Complete Concrete our contractor is not going to use rebar. They're just going to use fiber in the concrete for a 30' x 16' concrete slab for patio. Is that cool?
@@OdellCompleteConcrete thanks for the reply. That'll work even if you don't compress the dirt. Like the ground wasn't leveled like your video. The grass was pulled and they added visqueen. Next about to just pour concrete with fiber
I've been a subscriber for a while and o appreciate your attention to detail and hard work. I'd have liked for some concrete work from you guys but I live in Bloomington and yall dont go out to there.
Looked nice and smooth and most of all clean tear out..yard isnt all messed up...ibhate when my foreman just tears in and out of someines yard..its almost like they dont explain to the home owner that the yard wil be tore up by us...if we took a few extra measure we could have save alot of landscaping cost for home owners...they always seem so suprised..so mayne they briefly mention yard will get turned up but not to detailed of explanation because we have gone to anhome after a rain day amd just ripped there yard up...idk but ive alway had bad feelimgs about doing that amd i always ask why we would lay some plywood on the spot the cat turns or pivots..idk...but what ever i guess i only work there..lol.
At 12:22 interested of screws I use a 16d double head nail an two pieces of tie wire same 3/16 hole. if it's a 1/4 the use a 16d sinker an a double.. tilt-up carpenter skills.. lol
@odellcompleteconcrete we bought a house and the extension is a good inch away from the house !!! wish they drilled into the home and did the rebar !!! how can this be fixed or would it have to be redone ?
Solid explanation of what goes into this work. Problem is, I don't think all companies would do the work as good as this. I am planning to have extension done here in Houston myself, adding about 500sq ft to the master bedroom. What would you guess the cost of that would be, for the slab work? Or better question is: Do you work in Houston, TX? Thanks
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thanks. That actually great for 500sq ft. I am torn between 350sq ft and 500sq ft, given the backyard space I have, which is massive. Do you think concrete guys have minimum they have to charge or if I end up doing 350sq ft, the price will be a simple math, which is $5250?
Great videos guys, hey, my house is currently under renovation, but theres some issues arose most notably bended walls on some parts. The contractor's solution is to paste/cover up with cement to make it look straight, but im sceptical of its strength and its ability to holds the roof.. could you guys help out with some suggestions? Cheers
Do they make you treat the soil for termites before you lay rebar. In Florida, inspector says i gotta treat the soil spray for termites, get my certificate, THEN put my rebar in. Sucks, i dont want to be working in that stinky bug spray..
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Florida Martin County code is different i guess. I prerfer more metal. But if inspections dont need it, then i leave it out of pad i guess. Footers got 3 #5 in them. Im just a DYI guy with permit meeting code.
When it comes to the the actual pour is the footings poured at the same time as the slab or separate meaning footings first then later on pour the slab i only ask because the construction company are pouring one down the street and are just pouring the footings first ? 🤔🤔 Why I don't know but it's odd
I have seen that at least 40 years ago or more on houses when adding brick to the house as they where building it, east of the Ohio River, maybe only a regional thing. Don't see this anymore, as since brick on h ouses doesn't happen much anymore in this area.
About 20 years ago I was a project manager in Northern California for a small general contractor company. I don't recall California being quite so ridiculous with respect to special inspections for residential installations. Has it really gotten so out of control better contractor can't throwing some anchor bolts without the state inspection police watching over his shoulder. What the hell is California thinking? On a brighter note you do nice work, both on the video and the concrete, though I'm really not qualified to say anything about your video skills. : )
Detail #6 is throwing me off. It shows footing to be 24" min deep. That includes the 8" of curb above grade? But then shows a 12" deep footing on same detail #6. But if you do the math at 24" - 8" that would be 16" deep from F.G. I guess I am thinking more of raised foundation work where everything is measured from crawl space grade to determine depth of footing. Was that what you were referring to when you mentioned 12" compared to 16"? LOL hope I'm making sense.
You are a real boss. You work right next to your guys and make sure every aspect of the job is correct. I stead of these guys that just stand around and bark orders. You are the best concrete guy period.
TY
Thats how we get it on
OSS
He's a great leader
Somehow I came across your videos and now I'm hooked on them.....very informative, clear and precise.
I appreciate your time for making these videos.......just watched this now all the way from the UK. Waiting to see part 2 the fun bit !
TY
Part two is next up
Good to know !...flixzone
I know exactly what you're talking about when it comes to the eyes. I've worked in my field for 35 years, but 10 years ago, I discovered I was spending more than a moment focusing on numbers.....I carry reading glasses with me everywhere now....but the silent denial one experiences is amazing....almost comical. I'm impressed how you aren't afraid to talk about it or mention it more than once...sign of an honest man.
The truth will set you free, I always liked that saying
Even if I don't have time to watch the whole video, it is my pleasure to leave a like because your content inspires me.
Thank you Odell! I really enjoy your videos because my first job was working in a architectural firm as a drafter for residential homes here in southern California. So it’s nice to see all the detail in your videos.
nice
You are an awesome teacher.
The way you explain and describe your work is just amazing.
Good for you man.
I appreciate that!
Best construction videos on TH-cam. Im an LA contractor so I do similar work, with similar code. I like how you are really thoughtful about reusing form boards. The best way to recycle is to reuse.
I concur
TY
I've been watching you for a while I have been working in the concrete trade for 34 years now a project manager and see a lot of deferent techniques we are in the upper Midwest but I never see a guy pay so much attention to detail on a residential building very nice work
Yes its different every where
Wow, a real work of art in the making. Can't wait for the pour.
TY
I appreciate how well you explain what you’re doing. It keeps me interested!
Great
YW
Hi Odell missing your vids, they helped me during my depression times
I hear you
I like how you got the concrete cover beneath the reinforcement. Good stuff man.
TY
The cleanliness of the holes is muy importante RITE MR. ODELL LOVE THIS
Yes it sticks better
WOW Odell Complete Concrete true professional craftsman, thanks for the video
YW
TY
really enjoy watching your videos, I learn so much, the knowledge and information you provide is as solid and powerful as the concrete you pour! thank you for sharing mate!
You're welcome
TY
Nice monolithic set up!
Maybe the "brick ledge" was an over dig for the original concrete footer with the footer centered under the 8"(?) foundation wall. The 3/4" or maybe 1 1/2" ledge was where they placed their 2 X 4 form on top of the block foundation for the 4" floor and thus leaving a 'tie-in' for the stucco wall. I have never seen that and my home building career was 1968-1983.
I think you covered the period this was done.
I think it might have been limited to a small area
Job, small by surface but extensive by knowledge involved, how to do it properly
Small job same processes.
TY
Odell Complete Concrete random comparison here... but it’s the same concept with haircuts! Lol ;) ppl honestly think “just a trim” should be cheaper than a haircut Bc... well, it’s just a trim. However, regardless of whether you’re cutting off 1/8” or 8”, the process is exactly the same - same number of steps, same everything - 🤷♀️ the ONLY difference is the amount of hair left on the floor afterwards. 🤗
tfs these vids with us!
@@OdellCompleteConcrete our contractor is not going to use rebar. They're just going to use fiber in the concrete for a 30' x 16' concrete slab for patio. Is that cool?
better to over dig than to be short on the digging, good job Mr Odell & team, nice project
TY
Excellent work. I wonder how old the house foundation is. Could that concrete ledge have been grade at some point?
House was built in early 70s, that may have been grade at one time
Can you do a vid on the earth equipment you use and trailer setup. It will help planning things out. Great videos you do and it is greatly appreciated
Sounds good
TY
A lot of work for a room addition. Nice work.
TY
60 years ago a "shoe block" was used to support a brick veneer on a wood structure. And, the inspector's and architect's college education notwithstanding, a stronger tie-in to the old foundation would have been to open up some of the cores of the block and make sure the new pour filled the cavities. Looks more like a launch pad than an addition to a 50 year old residence?? Good job!!
Yes
Things gave changed alot
Great videos...thank you! I appreciate all the effort you put into making them.
ty
I had to subscribe, I'm so used to seeing hacks, you are a concrete construction God. I really appreciate the detailed close-up process of this video.
I concur
TY
What a pro,bravo!
TY
We use a rigid foam insulation above the vapour barrier in New England for slab on grade...
Makes sense, that ground gets cold
That's a really nice job.
TY
Excellent video, and advice- thank you David
YW
Super clean work
TY
Awesome job!
what will be the difference for the second story addition for the similar concrete slab house?
wider and deeper
@@OdellCompleteConcrete wow, thank you for quick response!
any way to reinforce existing concrete slab foundation for second story addition (it will overlap with the new addition)?
thank you!
Craftsman measuring tape has big enough numbers so you don't need your reading glasses. lol.
Thats true.
Maybe thats why I like it
very informative, I'm in the same area so I def will reach out to you if I have a project.
Please do!
Very good job, thanks for sharing the video 👍👍👍👍👍
YW
Again nice work. What a difference skills and kickass equipment does... 😊
Yes it really helps, gett'n it on OSS
Have you done attached ADUs? Ty for your videos they’re very helpful.
We’re building a 800sq ft attached adu. Any tips for the foundation would really help out. We’re doing owner built
Watching your channel is becoming addictive ;-}
TY
Great job, super informative
TY
Good job as usual mr odell! You make it look easy but it certainly isnt...part 2 please!
Coming up
Awesome........ job well done wish i was working with you guys
Me too
TY
@@OdellCompleteConcrete the videos are great and the work you and your guys do is awesome David odell you da man.....aloha from Hawaii
TY
Your videos are awesome, much appreciated. I have a similar situation to this one, but we need to build on top of the existing patio about 10" to meet the house slab. One concrete contractor suggested leaving the old patio in place, digging the footings around the perimeter of the current patio (but not along the house where the old patio meets the slab) and then pour over the old patio. Any thoughts on this approach?
Doesn't sound to good
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thank you, I thought so as well
Love your videos Dave, glad you explain what everything is for!
TY
I love watching your videos they are very helpful in going projects around the house. .I was wondering if in the videos you have one that explains pouring Cony in section now you recommend it if I'm on a tight budget and I want to do the work myself and is it better to have it poured all at once
Sections will work, you may want to dowel them together
Can you get like a ditch witch add-on or anything like that for the vermeer so you wouldn't have to do as much digging by hand for the footing, or would it not even be worth it?
They have a trenching attachment, 6" wide that can go 24" deep.
Also a hoe attachment with a 4.5' reach 12" wide bucket
If your joining two slabs, a key way connects the two mechanically. Maybe they were planning an addition in the future?
Keyways work
Thanks for sharing your clean work. It would have been a good idea to add another bar to the two-foot wide footing. There's a lot of concrete down there without reinforcement.
More concrete bigger foot print, stronger all around
Very unusual way for an extension by comparison to here in the UK. thanks for sharing.
Stud status
You guys always do great work !
TY
Use your phone, take a picture of the document and zoom in on the picture. If you forget your glasses
That's a good idea.
another beautiful job
TY
Nice work the addition will last longer than the house🤠👍
That's the part of the house you want to run to in a earth quake
Odell Complete Concrete exactly Dave🤠👍
@Odell Complete Concrete our contractor is not going to use rebar. They're just going to use fiber in the concrete for a 30' x 16' concrete slab for patio. Is that cool?
Maybe if its big rock mix
@@OdellCompleteConcrete thanks for the reply. That'll work even if you don't compress the dirt. Like the ground wasn't leveled like your video. The grass was pulled and they added visqueen. Next about to just pour concrete with fiber
I've been a subscriber for a while and o appreciate your attention to detail and hard work. I'd have liked for some concrete work from you guys but I live in Bloomington and yall dont go out to there.
TY
I wish
Looked nice and smooth and most of all clean tear out..yard isnt all messed up...ibhate when my foreman just tears in and out of someines yard..its almost like they dont explain to the home owner that the yard wil be tore up by us...if we took a few extra measure we could have save alot of landscaping cost for home owners...they always seem so suprised..so mayne they briefly mention yard will get turned up but not to detailed of explanation because we have gone to anhome after a rain day amd just ripped there yard up...idk but ive alway had bad feelimgs about doing that amd i always ask why we would lay some plywood on the spot the cat turns or pivots..idk...but what ever i guess i only work there..lol.
A clean site is a safe site
At 12:22 interested of screws I use a 16d double head nail an two pieces of tie wire same 3/16 hole. if it's a 1/4 the use a 16d sinker an a double.. tilt-up carpenter skills.. lol
Sounds like a lot of parts to carry around and not reuseable
Good work, for sure! Just 1 thing...You had a bucket there the whole time and you(they)picked up that hammered concrete by hand??
For sure
TY
@@OdellCompleteConcrete What do you charge for a job like that?
I'm adding a 14×30 attached garage and was quoted $5900 for labor/materials!
Excellent job bro 👍👏1️⃣
TY
Did you have to install a copper ground wire to bond the rebar in the foundation
Thats optional, but no
I notice u re use your tapcons :)
Another excellent process video sir
Yes I do reuse the tapcons
TY
@odellcompleteconcrete
we bought a house and the extension is a good inch away from the house !!! wish they drilled into the home and did the rebar !!! how can this be fixed or would it have to be redone ?
Probably need to start over.
Job well done
ty
Solid explanation of what goes into this work. Problem is, I don't think all companies would do the work as good as this.
I am planning to have extension done here in Houston myself, adding about 500sq ft to the master bedroom. What would you guess the cost of that would be, for the slab work? Or better question is: Do you work in Houston, TX? Thanks
7500
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thanks. That actually great for 500sq ft.
I am torn between 350sq ft and 500sq ft, given the backyard space I have, which is massive. Do you think concrete guys have minimum they have to charge or if I end up doing 350sq ft, the price will be a simple math, which is $5250?
I’d like to learn more about the self compacting sand. It seemed to compact when it was stepped on.
Actually displaces
Great videos guys, hey, my house is currently under renovation, but theres some issues arose most notably bended walls on some parts. The contractor's solution is to paste/cover up with cement to make it look straight, but im sceptical of its strength and its ability to holds the roof.. could you guys help out with some suggestions? Cheers
Sure
Send some puctures
@@OdellCompleteConcrete sure. Thank you
Why did you not insulate the concrete walls? Either on the top or outside with rigid foam?
This is Southern Ca.
Where its beach weather everyday
Why do you lay a plastic tarp between the poured sand?
LA County (and other municipality) code requirement for a moisture barrier.
Plastic is a moisture barrier.
It protects from moisture coming in to the house
Sounds like the theme song to the 80's tv hit "Hunter". I bet David Odell liked him some Lt. Dee Dee McCall (L57).
A real STud
Try drilling 3/16 hole with a piece of tie wire and 16 penny double for anchoring to concrete
I have, this is better
Do they make you treat the soil for termites before you lay rebar. In Florida, inspector says i gotta treat the soil spray for termites, get my certificate, THEN put my rebar in. Sucks, i dont want to be working in that stinky bug spray..
no problem
here
Did you ever find out what that 3/4 inch lip in the concrete was for? I can't find anything in the comments. Curious to know.
Maybe a ledger to set the stucco on
Can you provide the info on the rebar cutter/bender? I need to buy one and figure if you guys use it then it must be worth its weight...
Its a nice tool to have.
Check out White Cap also known as HD Supply
@gac107... I have one like his I need to sell, $50. But I'm a long ways from you.
What are these rooms demissions? Looks like the added sq footage I’m looking to add.
225
What is the purpose of sand and plastic? I saw that in another addition foundation pour you did.
Vapor barrier
Im planning to add rooms in my house, how many times do they need to do the inspection? from foundation to finish?
6
No fiber mesh? IF you do fiber mesh and 4 inch in middle, then you don't need metal in the middle, correct?
Yes you still need the metal
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Florida Martin County code is different i guess. I prerfer more metal. But if inspections dont need it, then i leave it out of pad i guess. Footers got 3 #5 in them. Im just a DYI guy with permit meeting code.
What sand are you using? Is this a select fill batch or do you have a product?
washed sand
quality job
TY
At 8:12 how did you get low enough to go under the ramp..lol. Great video
Magic
TY
Yall do some hard work.
I concur
Are the blocks turned 90 degrees to give a 16 in footer/foundation wall?
I think that may be the case
I'm in schoolsfor this... Was it per se necessary to bring in fill dirt? Thanks.
Yes
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I meant to ask why....? Thanks. Educational purposes....
@@LiLlouder
clean sand, called for in plan
Nicely done, I recall how I did it, -)
Yes it was a few weeks ago
TY
Awesome.
What are those plastics vertical rebar holders called? Where you get em?
Those are bolt holders.
Online
Well done
ty
What were those new screws you were talking about?
There not new there used
Do you always need sand in all types of soil?
No
What is the purpose of the 3" concrete shelf on footing detail 6?
I don't have the plans anymore
Is it ever a problem to get a cement truck in the back?
Yes
Aren't Hilti fasteners and epoxies really good too?
yes
can you pour on top of existing slab
Sure
When it comes to the the actual pour is the footings poured at the same time as the slab or separate meaning footings first then later on pour the slab i only ask because the construction company are pouring one down the street and are just pouring the footings first ? 🤔🤔 Why I don't know but it's odd
In this case it's all being poured at once.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I know but I'm wondering why would someone pour them separately? Seems like a bad idea to me I figured I'd ask a expert
I have the same Rigid drill. 👍
Nice, I won it a drawing
Well done👍you have a good crew. How much concrete did you pour.
12 yds
That's such a nice foundation, I wonder if the the homeowner ended up wanting to make it a two-story structure.
If they do the foundation will get about 30% bigger and steel will go to 5/8"
I'm new at this. My question is, do you have footers that go in?
that what it is
Bank pour, no forms
Whats the purpose of the sand on top on the vapor barrier?
For concrete curing
So what’s the use of the plastic if you cover it with sand?
Sand is clean and water cant get in to the sand
Odell Complete Concrete so the slab won’t sweat?
I have seen that at least 40 years ago or more on houses when adding brick to the house as they where building it, east of the Ohio River, maybe only a regional thing. Don't see this anymore, as since brick on h ouses doesn't happen much anymore in this area.
About 20 years ago I was a project manager in Northern California for a small general contractor company. I don't recall California being quite so ridiculous with respect to special inspections for residential installations. Has it really gotten so out of control better contractor can't throwing some anchor bolts without the state inspection police watching over his shoulder. What the hell is California thinking? On a brighter note you do nice work, both on the video and the concrete, though I'm really not qualified to say anything about your video skills. : )
Thank you,
New stuff every year
Detail #6 is throwing me off. It shows footing to be 24" min deep. That includes the 8" of curb above grade? But then shows a 12" deep footing on same detail #6. But if you do the math at 24" - 8" that would be 16" deep from F.G. I guess I am thinking more of raised foundation work where everything is measured from crawl space grade to determine depth of footing. Was that what you were referring to when you mentioned 12" compared to 16"? LOL hope I'm making sense.
Normally all footings will start 12' minimal below grade and whatever it takes to get to FF isn't included