Thanks for sharing. Its very tough to share mistakes but these are the type of videos I enjoy most and get the most information from. Watching a professional make it look easy is minimally helpful. The small details and nuances of a DIYer makes for great content!
I love this video and thankyou so much for posting; It is a brilliant example of laying concrete for diy. At the end of the day it looks good, you could get a buffer (light sanding) machine to give it a smoother surface if desire. I'm a big fan of DIY, but take notes what looks easy in videos, may not be so. A few more guys on the crew would be my first advice for any DIY concrete. Cheers from Oz, Pulpo
I have watched 10s of videos on how to build a shed/pole barn. I like your style and approach. All your foibles i can easily identify with. This will be my approach too. Thanks for taking the time to ahare.
Lived in Montaigne for 11 years On a farm. Used MacNamee several times including for a pour of a base for a radio telescope. Always found them helpful.
@@TheWoodlandReboot now I’m pouring more concrete. Out near Rideau Ferry but in small quantities at an off-grid site. Again for radio telescopes. Part of a forced move that my not-for-profit had to undertake at the end of February. Turned 58 this year. My back resents it the most :)
Hey Jake, Correct - no rebar. The concrete I purchased includes fiber mesh. I discussed this with the supplier and the building inspector. They explained the fiber mesh replaces the need for rebar. I took their advice and the pour was approved by inspector. Rebar can be included; however, for this application it is not need if the concrete includes fiber mesh. Peter at the Reboot.
@@TheWoodlandReboot I think you will regret that decision. From watching your videos, i think you are from Canada. Not sure where. But almost anywhere in Canada, you will get frost and heave. You should see my garage floor, I purchased it like this, the cracks in the concrete floor are literally a few inches wide. If it had rebar, this would never of happened. Fibermesh is nothing like rebar and will not do the same job especially in a cold climate like Canada. Concrete is so expensive, and the foundation to the building, i would never skimp in this area ever. I hope it lasts for you, and hopefully its not as cold where you live then where I live lol. I am 8 hours north of Winnipeg!
Totally agree. Fiber is non-structural. 6 guage mesh and 15mm rebar placed and chaired properly is a better investment. I don't know of any PEng that would specify fiber.
Concrete is wreckable as it is expensive. You got balls of steel for doing that, knowing that you're not seasoned. The delivery driver isn't under obligation, but he should had given a recommendation for the slump. The power screed was fine... the slump was screwed. I've fought concrete that flashed after I got it down. But if you fight it while putting it down, your doing something wrong.
Thanks Randy. Yes, had I known better I would have asked for water to be added on site to change the slump. In terms of the screed, parts fell off during use and we could not restart it. The Rental store did not charge me because of the failure.
@@TheWoodlandReboot lol, Its gonna fall apart everytime when you vibrate it on a solid surface, eventually them bolts are gonna shear. All jokes aside, when they show up next time, tell them to get it between a 5 n 6. You probably would had kicked this jobs ass had you just had that going for you. I did enjoy this video and I appreciate the upload.
Do you think the power screed was faulty or it just wasn't being used properly? I did an 18.5 x 18.5 pad and it turned out rough. I am considering a power screed but not sure now for the next large pad. My major mistake was not having the best plan for 2 passes of side by side screeding. Also, I should have bull floated perpendicular to the screed. It would have shown the humps. BTW I did an 18.5 by 3.5 pad using bag mix and it turned out great. Screeding such a short line and floating across made for a smooth surface. Of course that is more of an apples to orange comparison.
Hey Cobra, definitely a combination of the two. The screed failed, i.e. a bolt broke. In addition, as a novice, I was not using the screed for the correct application and we did not have enough people in the 'crew' to maximize the benefits of the screed. Thanks for the comments. Peter at the Reboot
Thanks for the comment. I remember the morning well. I reserved a float at the local rental shop; however, when I arrived early in the morning, they did not have one. There was no where else to go before the concrete arrived ... so I made one from wood. Far from ideal. Peter at the Reboot.
You can tell the truck driver to add water. (there is onboard water) You do not have to request more water or a wetter mix. This is the responsibility of the people pouring the concrete not the plant.
Personal preference but that expansion material is bogus. I never use that stuff. It’s never gonna last and then you have a big nasty gap to deal with.
Tip #1: hire guys that know how to.. Tip #2; never panic. Beyond that slump can be tight with a power screed. You just need to know how to lay or place the concrete.
Power screed only smooths the concrete. The rake guy has to get the concrete really level and the screed just brings the cream to the top and packs the gravel down to make concrete strong.
Excellent comment. I wish I knew you before I tried to use the power screed. Hopefully other DIYers have a chance to see your comment to avoid my mistake.
Thanks for sharing. Its very tough to share mistakes but these are the type of videos I enjoy most and get the most information from. Watching a professional make it look easy is minimally helpful. The small details and nuances of a DIYer makes for great content!
I love this video and thankyou so much for posting;
It is a brilliant example of laying concrete for diy.
At the end of the day it looks good, you could get a buffer (light sanding) machine to give it a smoother surface if desire.
I'm a big fan of DIY, but take notes what looks easy in videos, may not be so.
A few more guys on the crew would be my first advice for any DIY concrete.
Cheers from Oz, Pulpo
Thanks for this comment and the recommendation regarding the light sanding. It was a lot of work to do for two people. Peter at the Reboot
I have watched 10s of videos on how to build a shed/pole barn. I like your style and approach. All your foibles i can easily identify with. This will be my approach too. Thanks for taking the time to ahare.
Awesome, thank you!
👍👍To you and your son for a huge undertaking. That's a lot of freaking work for 2 non professionals. The driver was very patient.
All in all, you got there in the end. You and your son will remember the day forever. Hope you both signed the slab!
Albert, thanks for this thoughtful comment. Peter at the Reboot.
Lived in Montaigne for 11 years On a farm. Used MacNamee several times including for a pour of a base for a radio telescope. Always found them helpful.
Very cool Marcus!
@@TheWoodlandReboot now I’m pouring more concrete. Out near Rideau Ferry but in small quantities at an off-grid site. Again for radio telescopes. Part of a forced move that my not-for-profit had to undertake at the end of February. Turned 58 this year. My back resents it the most :)
No rebar?
Hey Jake, Correct - no rebar. The concrete I purchased includes fiber mesh. I discussed this with the supplier and the building inspector. They explained the fiber mesh replaces the need for rebar. I took their advice and the pour was approved by inspector. Rebar can be included; however, for this application it is not need if the concrete includes fiber mesh. Peter at the Reboot.
@@TheWoodlandReboot I think you will regret that decision. From watching your videos, i think you are from Canada. Not sure where. But almost anywhere in Canada, you will get frost and heave. You should see my garage floor, I purchased it like this, the cracks in the concrete floor are literally a few inches wide. If it had rebar, this would never of happened. Fibermesh is nothing like rebar and will not do the same job especially in a cold climate like Canada. Concrete is so expensive, and the foundation to the building, i would never skimp in this area ever. I hope it lasts for you, and hopefully its not as cold where you live then where I live lol. I am 8 hours north of Winnipeg!
Totally agree. Fiber is non-structural. 6 guage mesh and 15mm rebar placed and chaired properly is a better investment. I don't know of any PEng that would specify fiber.
fiber mesh really only helps during the curing process to prevent shrinkage cracks. one fully cured it has no purpose
Concrete is wreckable as it is expensive. You got balls of steel for doing that, knowing that you're not seasoned. The delivery driver isn't under obligation, but he should had given a recommendation for the slump. The power screed was fine... the slump was screwed. I've fought concrete that flashed after I got it down. But if you fight it while putting it down, your doing something wrong.
Thanks Randy. Yes, had I known better I would have asked for water to be added on site to change the slump. In terms of the screed, parts fell off during use and we could not restart it. The Rental store did not charge me because of the failure.
@@TheWoodlandReboot lol, Its gonna fall apart everytime when you vibrate it on a solid surface, eventually them bolts are gonna shear. All jokes aside, when they show up next time, tell them to get it between a 5 n 6. You probably would had kicked this jobs ass had you just had that going for you. I did enjoy this video and I appreciate the upload.
Great video thank you!
Thanks Edgar.
Looks like about a 24 slump 🤦🏼♂️ no wonder the screed didn’t work
Do you think the power screed was faulty or it just wasn't being used properly? I did an 18.5 x 18.5 pad and it turned out rough. I am considering a power screed but not sure now for the next large pad. My major mistake was not having the best plan for 2 passes of side by side screeding. Also, I should have bull floated perpendicular to the screed. It would have shown the humps. BTW I did an 18.5 by 3.5 pad using bag mix and it turned out great. Screeding such a short line and floating across made for a smooth surface. Of course that is more of an apples to orange comparison.
Hey Cobra, definitely a combination of the two. The screed failed, i.e. a bolt broke. In addition, as a novice, I was not using the screed for the correct application and we did not have enough people in the 'crew' to maximize the benefits of the screed. Thanks for the comments. Peter at the Reboot
Put some water in that mix
A wooden Bull Float what a awesome idea. I haven't seen that anywhere
Thanks for the comment. I remember the morning well. I reserved a float at the local rental shop; however, when I arrived early in the morning, they did not have one. There was no where else to go before the concrete arrived ... so I made one from wood. Far from ideal. Peter at the Reboot.
Power screeds are a great tool if you have a couple good guys behind you puddling. If not it becomes pretty tough. They can only pull so much.
it's called slump......and just looking at it on screen i can see it's far too dry.
also....the secret to good leveling is a decent raker...
Bet ya got cracks off each one of your piers.
No.
Poured to thick, add a little water
Ya, I know. I learned a lot through that process.
'Should be proud of your son too!
Thank you!
You can tell the truck driver to add water. (there is onboard water) You do not have to request more water or a wetter mix. This is the responsibility of the people pouring the concrete not the plant.
another great video
Poor truck driver! There all fuckn arvo! How much waiting time did you get charged??? Needed about 80 litres of water!
It definitely needed more water! Thanks for the comment Nick. Peter at the Reboot
Personal preference but that expansion material is bogus. I never use that stuff. It’s never gonna last and then you have a big nasty gap to deal with.
You prefer the oily fiber type?
Concrete does not expand. It shrinks :-)
Tip #1: hire guys that know how to..
Tip #2; never panic.
Beyond that slump can be tight with a power screed. You just need to know how to lay or place the concrete.
Power screed only smooths the concrete. The rake guy has to get the concrete really level and the screed just brings the cream to the top and packs the gravel down to make concrete strong.
Excellent comment. I wish I knew you before I tried to use the power screed. Hopefully other DIYers have a chance to see your comment to avoid my mistake.