My first dry pour was a huge success, Dry pour a shed foundation

In this video, I will share my experience with putting in a concrete slab by a dry pour method. So far, it has been a couple of months at the time of this video, and the slab is holding up well with any issues.
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Outline the area and dig
00:46 Create the form boards
01:02 Leveling the slope
01:29 Adding gravel
01:55 Adding wire mesh
02:07 Check level
02:20 Adding the concrete
02:59 Watering
05:08 Removing the boards
05:56 After the boards
06:40 End product with shed

[@thomasstrausbaugh1084]

Just did irrigation in my backyard and planted Bermuda grass. Excited to be able to mow in a few weeks. Been binge watching channels like yours. I appreciate all the tips.

[@jasonyoungokc]

Great video and well done on the slab! Bringing the turf up to level with the concrete pad sounds like a lot of leveling. How about planting a flower bed there and installing some irrigation!? Might be less hassle, help conceal the shed and provide a pop of color back there. Plus it’ll give you several more video ideas. Just thinking out loud here.
Keep up the good work!
J

[@jean-geraldnougaisse1964]

It looks great and professionally done. Good job Rob!

[@TheALG]

Thanks brother

[@eudessantana135]

I was wondering, what are you trying to hide on that spot on yours previous videos, now that explains 😅 great job bro, it looks really good

[@blacklegacyassets]

Nice

[@scubatrucker6806]

Looks great bro❤ . But next time use a edge Trowl .

[@TheALG]

I did use an edge troll but I needed a sharper edge because the ground was so hard.

[@jerrett747]

Good job. Nice 8x8 slab. Where did you get your shed from? What's the specs on that?

[@TheALG]

Lifetime shed from Sam's. 8ft by 7.5ft

[@jerrett747]

@TheALG I knew. That's the one my wife wanted me to get when it was on sale for $450

[@TheALG]

@jerrett747 so far it's holding up well, no complaints

[@richardwilliams3302]

We’ve been watching a lot of dry pour video’s recently, yours is by far one of the best. Have you considered skim-coating the high side of the pad instead of raising the grade? Thanks for sharing.

[@TheALG]

Yes, I am still on the fence

[@psidvicious]

Skim coat should be no problem. Just use a mortar mix with no course aggregate or a mix specifically for patch work. You could even add color to it if you wanted. I’n not a fan of the dry pouring fad going on and have seen some spectacular fails. A backyard shed without any real structural value? Maybe, but I still wouldn’t personally do it. -Admittedly Bias Career Concrete Guy-

[@Nikolasto77]

Is it possible to dig the foundation in to make it level that way instead of raising it off the ground?

[@TheALG]

I did consider that but with the slope and my neighbor up the hill, I was afraid the rain will wash onto the slab and into the shed

[@phidip2328]

I didn't realize you put rocks and trees at the top of the slope. Between that, the shed, and your pool, aren't you concerned that you're eliminating a big chunk of your lawn?

[@TheALG]

Not at all. I wanted more privacy and the tress will go at a max height of 15 ft which is what I needed. The remaining bermuda will not be affected since the trees are more north

[@bizzfo]

That actually kinda looks like it went wrong? There shouldn’t be those cracks especially the one that goes from one side all the way across at the top. It forms a shelf.

[@TheALG]

I'm always looking to improve. It's been solid for about 5 months. I will probably skim coat the side.