We Took Too Long.. and Paid the Price (Lesson Learned)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- hey Gang, this is a tough one for us. We had tons of comments and even we knew we couldn't leave these beams exposed for so long. We just weren't prepared for the Texas way of building a foundation. So many different steps and businesses need to be involved to insure you do it the proper way. We're gonna get through this and have a slab in the next week or so. Sorry you have to keep watching us dig this dang dirt! Thanks for sticking with us!
Absolutely no need to apologize for the length of dirt work. An apology would be appropriate if you guys just hired it out, and then posted the next video with a slab and pretended this never happened. Being truthful is what makes the channel awesome. Sorry you guys are battling with that!
I agree excellent content and how real life works.
I agree. It shows the reality of the situation and helps viewers to manage expectations. It's not like on TV shows where they just go from an empty lot to foundation already poured and framing going up in 15 to 30 min.
You said it way better than me. 😁
We will see the changes you have learned from garage build compared to the main house build.. We ALL learn from experience.. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Amen!
Foundations… the biggest thing I’ve learned in the past 6 years. Just hire the foundation out. It’s cheaper, faster, and easier for everyone. Now you know, for the house build.
@@Delekham I'm sure they got paid a good amount to go to Vegas. Must have been worth it. Don't pretend like you understand their complete situation.
@@Delekham Stop watching if you don’t like the content. Otherwise, stop complaining.
@D Minds ... the dudes right... these guys are idiots... these are idiot mistakes...
Like I sd before... they are building a $500,000 house in a $65,000 neighborhood...
I don't care if these guys are millionaires... any praise given here is idiotic...
A shame to any DIY Contractor...
The 'result' may be a beautiful home... but it's like putting a new engine into a ford pinto...
I have been a long time viewer of the channel (years), this is the 1st time I can recall Jordan being so down on himself. One thing I have learned in my 40+ years of working, getting frustrated doesn’t solve a problem. Standing back, observing the situation and formulating a plan is the only way out. And that is what the 3 of you did. Awesome recovery!!! So proud of Stud Pack!
Jordan
That first one is called a "sump pump" for a reason. The easier way than that hand pump is to dig a sump for the water to run to. It will continue to go that way as it seeps out of the banks. For the future, set the sump pump in ahead of the rain and get it going before the banks get saturated again. I would also grab some lumber to bridge the trenches in supporting the plastic. Throw some dirt on the seams of the plastic to help keep them sort of sealed. And make sure the water has a path away. I really feel you guys. Part of my younger days was installing underground tanks for gas stations. A lot of practice in the soup when you are working in a hole for 3 10,000 gal tanks, each of which is roughly 13 ft. diameter by 25 ft. long as near as I can recall.
Better yet, dig out a hold and set in a 5 gal bucket and set sump pump in bucket. Set some kind so a grate around the perimeter and top, maybe, to hold back most dirt and debris filling bucket.
That's good advice.
@@pbv61 I was about to write exactly that! We used a 5gal bucket drilled with a whole bunch of 1'' holes and wrapped in geotextile. It allows water in and keeps mud and debris out. Also place a cinder block on top to keep the bucket stable.
Yup. Good advice. pretty sure you get sump pumps that has a floater switch. Then it just sits there in it's little hole suckling away water as it comes.
glad to see this right at the top along with a lotta of additional good tips on how to properly use a sump pump. You can grade it all out and put the deep hole outside of the forms area so it's all draining away from where you're trying to lay your foundation/slab.
Thirty years ago a new home was built next door to me. The builder dug the footings on a Friday and then it rained for three days. The footing trenches filled with water. The builder pumped them out the the following week but I noticed they didn't remove the muck that had eroded into the bottom of the trenches. The trenches were then filled with concrete. Twenty five years later a foundation company had to be called to fix the unevenly settling home. Lesson to learn, always ensure the bottom of footing trenches are nothing but hard undisturbed earth.
Great comment. Water saturated dirt always shrinks when it dries out, which is terrible if a foundation, or any concrete for that matter, is bearing on it.
The only solution I know for mud is to scoop it out, and backfill with large crushed rock if necessary. I built a house with a deep basement and backfilled in winter with dirt that went all soupy from the rain. I waited 4 months before pouring a patio. The dirt dried out and settled 9" lower. I knew that would happen, but I was surprised by the amount.
Dont feel bad. I had my pad wiped out by rain 3 times before I got my concrete poured. I did learn my lesson. I finally decided to lay plastic down after my rough plumbing was installed. I was doing it all by myself. I'd get the pad laid, have to go back home to Austin. Return when I could, just to find all my work washed away. I finally got my concrete poured last Wednesday. Keep on tryin, you guys got this!
Don’t feel bad. I’m a union ironworker (reinforcing/rebar ironwork) I started a commercial building back in November and the rain and mud have set us back months. Goes to show you that the rain can even mess the pros up.
Sorry for the setback, guys. Up here in the PNW, we get a ton of rain, and I always feel bad when I see someone trying to start a house when the rain just keeps coming. Things WILL get better!
Sorry for the setback but there’s no better crew to handle it. We’re behind you guys. You got this.
This is my favorite channel on TH-cam. The tips, tricks and knowledge you two have given me have gotten me through so many projects and allowed me to tackle some I never thought I could. In the video titled “You can get shocked by the neutral wire and here’s how”, Paul said if any of his kids asked what trade to go into he would tell them to become an electrician. That always stuck with me and I’m happy to say that I recently attained an apprenticeship to become an electrician at the foundry I work at. I can’t thank you enough for putting that in the back of my head, Paul. I don’t know if it would have happened if I hadn’t heard that. Take care and keep the great videos coming!
You stayed WAAAAY more positive than I would have fellas!! Y’all’s work ethic can’t be beat!! Keep moving forward, even if it’s at a trudge of a pace! You guys rock!!!
A lot of people might be done with the dirt, but I really like that all lessons are included.
I am so glad you have come to the realization that your primary job is to project manage. I would love to see that happen and you provide explanations of what is occurring at each step. But good on you for doing this.
21:18 guys no need to apologize. You are kicking ass and taking names. Keep doing the right thing.
If it brings us more shirtless Brad shoveling dirt clips, I don’t think anyone is complaining.
Nuthin but fun! I had concrete scheduled in 1995 but when I called for delivery I learned that all concrete companies were in the middle of a huge acquisition battle. The next 3 months were the rainiest I ever saw and the trenches for my footings kept caving in and I kept digging them out. The perimeter footings ended up being 2' by 4' and the non-bearing footings ended up being 1' x 2' by the time one of the concrete companies no-one wanted dropped out of the fight and delivered what turned out to be 91 yards of 'crete. I was happy about it because I was building on a hill and figured if the hill ever slid down, which happens in Southern California a lot, my home would stay in one piece and just change it's address.
I just bought my own house and all the youtube channels that do renovations are really helpful, but this channel keeps it real and shows mistakes happen even with professionals, just nicked my hot water line when trying to pull an new outlet for my fridge today now I got to open up the wall again in my almost finished kitchen because I forgot to add that outlet before we closed up the walls.... 😢
God blessed with real Men who will take this on. It takes a real man!
Come on guys, don't despair! Only one way but forward! I just watched a 25 min video of 3 dudes digging soup, and I'll still follow every step of the project with the same love and support, you guys are amazing. Keep strong!
I hear you and feel for you, it’s awesome that you can still smile and makes jokes through it. All of this will elevate your game and the finished product will be even better. GO STUD PACK!
You’re not the first to regret a trip to Vegas 😂
It just goes to show that paying your dues never ends. I don't think I ever seen Jordan so discouraged, or Paul so tired or Rad so red! There was a point where all three of you were in frame and it look like the filming was in slow-mo. I join with all your fans who felt your pain because in one way or other, we've been there too. You have an awesome channel, guys.
I smashed the like button...
Now I'm covered in mud! 🤣
Been there, done that. Persevere and you'll win the battle.
Thanks for the update.
It's funny when I see the time between videos hit a week, I assume you've run into some actual real world issues. Being in the middle of a full home reno myself I know what it's like when stuff crops up. Appreciate the honesty of your channel talking about mistakes you've made, if it helps even one person out there avoid the same thing it's worth it. Another 24:42 well spent today catching up with you guys. Now I'm off to finish the plumbing in the basement washroom haha.. see ya next time.
Appreciate you guys recognizing that this foundation work has been like watching paint dry. BUT, like others have said, the honesty is what those of us who frequently fail, but always learn and overcome appreciate about your channel. Don’t be hesitant to hire out work or your 6 month build may be 6 years. 😬
My back hurts just watching you guys.
Brings back memories of working as a laborer digging out footers in red clay for a chemical plant near Bay St. Louis. It all payed the same, so I actually liked it when it rained since manning a pump in the rain was much easier than squaring up trenches for footers.
No apologies needed guys. We're learning right along with you. Great work and another solid vid
Oh no 😮 guys drill some holes in a bucket. Place the pump in it, set it in the hole or a deeper one, and fill around the bucket with clean stone. This way, the pump doesn't get filled with dirt, and you avoid burning the pump up when it gets clogged up. Always try to pour the day after you dig. Two at most.
I'm so grateful for you guys sharing your VERY hard lessons learned! We the audience probably learn more from your challenges and setbacks than from your successes. God bless your family and crew, and keep on rocking this build!
My back is killing me just watching this 😖 So sorry you have to go through this, UGH. I know you will persevere and conquer this beast 👍👏
So much love and hard work went into this build. I love watching you guy's teach me how to get things done properly after a boo boo
When doing footings in an area that might rain or has high water table we always poured a mud slab IE low strength concrete in the bottom of the trench. If got water in the trench we pump it out and continue. Mud slab were about 3" thick.
No need to apologize. Mother nature is gonna do what she does. Lesson learned! I have a better understanding of proper order of operations and the consequences of missing them thanks to you guys. Can't wait to see the concrete finally get poured and the framing put up!
Lots of things to deal with in construction. So sorry you had to face so many obstacles! But happy to see you overcome them. :)
I think I can safely say that we are all feeling your pain and wishing you the strength to keep going.
One thing for sure, you'll remember this lesson and make sure it never happens again.
i disagree with your apology; i love watching these kinds of videos and seeing how mistakes get made and how wins come out of them regardless. as somebody who did a diy slab for an addition with no prior experience with concrete this is giving me flashbacks. the amount of crazy ways to get multiple tarps to hang above eventually got me to sticking 2x4 into the ground and creating a enormous tent to cover it so i didnt have to deal with water piling on the tarp, somehow finding its way through and wasting time pulling it off and setting it back up to because of how many life delays came up. your slab is quadruple the size of mine and youre not cutting any corners. cant wait to see the slab get poured. feel the same way waiting for a new episode of a show to drop on hbo max lol
This is the life of a small construction company. You guys are doing a great job, just hang in there
best one yet, this had so much great content! situational awareness, crisis management, and true grit.
everyone who watched this has a tiny bit more appreciation for the everyday grunt laborers
Setbacks in construction are the only constant in the industry, my friends. Having the constitution to weather through it and get the work done is 99% of why I love watching y'all. Anyone can get defeated and depressed. It takes true grit to buckle down and pull yourself up by the bootstraps. Keep on keeping on. Y'all got this!
The grade beams could have been poured a while ago with engineer designed rebar stubbed up to connect the second pour of the floor slab and standard slab edge turndown. You could fit in a few more trips to Las Vegas instead of pumping water and rehabbing the dirt.
Professional design and knowledgeable sequencing are valuable assets.
No need to apologize. Enjoying a content, looking forward to the next video. Thank you for your transparency during this process.
The hardest part about a disaster like this is the fact that you’ve already put videos out on it and now there’s no way to hide. I’ve been there. It’s all about admitting you made a mistake and fixing the problem however you can, and there’s no shame in calling in help. You guys are doing it right. Keep going, get it done, no use kicking yourself. 👍
Great job guys! Frustration is an enthusiasm crusher. You pulled through and this will be the beginning of moving forward on the garage.
You may want to add stone and compact prior to setting rebar . You have lost compaction the compaction you previously achieved under your grade beams .
If heavy rain is coming prior to your sub you may want to set up a couple of sumps , “Kelley well” did hope pump in pail the has holes with stone around it .
Hopefully it stays dry got you guys. Mud is not fun.
My grandpa once warned me to watch out for clay mud when digging. You swings that shovel around with your boots stuck and you can get a nasty back ache. My grandmother always said that when you get dirty working hard;that clean dirt. Good job guys, hope the rain held off for you.
Man this is crazy I work concrete here in missouri and I’m glad we ain’t gotta go through this we got very hard rocky dirt and do not have to build a dirt pad ever most time we have to jackhammer out our trenches and we can leave them dug out for weeks in the rain and and come back pump out the water and be all good
With situations like this I always say to myself, "If I'm going to laugh about it later I might as well laugh about it now." It saves a few tears. Good job pressing on, y'all!
all good things in life needs a lot of work that's what my granny used to say, great job guys its just a little bump in the road no biggie, i know you can do it and i can wait to see...
that's why i like joe dirt, keep on keeping on... lots of love.
I wacked that like button with my shovel. Been doing contruction for years. Frankly your experiencing a lot of the bad on this build. Way to get through it!🎉
Love you guys. Shit happens. Everyone makes mistakes. Thank you for giving us these videos. I learned a lot from pops and Jordan over the years.
Hey guys, it's too late now, but if it happens again, and you have to let it sit for a day, find a spot in the center and dig out that soupy stuff as deep as you can. It will help get out some of the water. Just keep draining from that spot every couple hours.
Brutal time. Reminds me of volunteering at a church build. We dug everything out the day prior to pour, that night it stormed and the dig was filled. Nothing worse than digging mud.
No need to apologize. For every setback you will be 3 steps ahead on the house build. For DIY house garge build in new area is always difficult. Take the pain with garage the Gain to the house . Good luck . Can't wait for the next keep it real
These first 5 min are heart-wrenching ... kudos for turning it around by the end of the video. Fix your eyes forward on what you can do, not back on what you cannot change. - Tom Clancy
Listen, I love these videos! I love to watch the journey that you guys are making…THIS IS REAL LIFE AT ITS BEST! I know your bummed, but man don’t add stress to it! Thinking that the Stud Pack Fanatics will get sick of seeing setbacks, not true! With you guys all the way!
Guys the reason we watch is because you show us all the problems and are upfront and honest. If we wanted to watch a highly edited build show there are 100s of those. Keep your spirits up!
First things first: I've never said while watching yall's videos "I'm tired of seeing this"! I watch every video yall put out and love every bit of it! No apology needed from you! Don't get discouraged and beat your self up about a learning experience. Anyway, love you guys! Keep'em coming!
This Channel is TH-cam Gold!
I do not envy you not for a moment you have done sterling work to get the build back on track I do hope the weather is better for you next week and all goes well you certainly deserve it, good luck with the project going forward.
Really feel for you, same happened to us in the middle of nowhere in Germany on a project to build two large ablution blocks. I was all by hand then it filled with water and the sides collapsed, funny how our Engineer plant wasn't available to help so in we went on the blister end of shovels RE and dug it all out again after a pump out. We put our own rebar in but then there was a whole Sapper troop of 30 men doing it, the slab was 30 days late mainly because of inspectors. Look forward to seeing the slab in next week, never thought Texas was that wet.
Keep up the great work guys. One of the first things I learned in the military, "The first casualty is always the plan." - Things never go exactly to plan, and quite literally, when it rains, it pours... But it great that you share these setbacks also - it's important for your viewers to see "the good, the bad, and the ugly" (I'll let you classify where this fell). Your perseverance, and your ability to learn from the difficult situations is evidence of your character, work ethic and willingness to share your experience and your own learning, which you so readily pass down to your viewers.
It's a pleasure to watch and learn from the Stud Pack crew. Keep up the great work.
Cheers!
Hey, we’re all feeling for you! Glad that you’re being so honest about what is going on, shows great character! Thank you!!!
Hi don't know if anyone told you this, but dig a hole one corner that can accomodate the sump pump will make your life easier next time at least for the house. Here they use these concrete prefab well rings to make the sump hole and that way you can get more water out. Hope this helps, hope you see this!!! Roting for you with my hubby from Hungary (used to go to big build sites and I saw this a few times)
I hope you don't get discouraged. Please be strong and hope for dry weather
Thanks for being real! You are teaching everyone life is not fair and what sweat equity is. Thanks for being real and raw on your channel. We are cheering you on! 🎉
Obviously this is too late but another method that might have helped but would have cost more money upfront is to dig a little wider hole then form up the side walls with plywood all the way around and that would have prevented cave ins and easier to pump water out of. It also made it more difficult because you are going above ground level with the concrete other wise you could have just poured down in the hole, lay block up to grade then pour slab inside of block. Something to consider on the house when y'all get there. Way to bounce back from a hard start. Keep it up.
Hang in there. You have been through so much. When Jordan finally gets to hang in the upstairs, all the rain and trenches will hopefully seem like a distant memory. Paul, watch yourself shoveling mud in high heat and humidity. Hidden heart disease can sneak up on you at those times.
Looking forward to you both being out of the mud. Kudo's for keeping the videos coming despite the tough circumstances.
Even the pros have problems with water and digging. Usually they have other jobs to go to, but winter kicks everyone’s ass! Good luck
I enjoy watching your videos. I can't seem to leave a message on TH-cam from my phone so I have to wait until I'm at my pc. So, I hope this is the video I wanted to comment on. When you dig the foundation for your house, if it floods again and you have already used the submersible put as much as possible get your shop vac and remove the filter. This way you don't have to bucket it out. I would suggest putting a mesh screen over the intake along with a permeable cloth that can prevent so much silt from entering the shop vac. I have used my shop vac on many occasions to remove water and it works well. I just used it as is no mesh screen. The shop vac still works, 25 plus years later. It's a Craftsmen.
Take heart guys. You DID do a lot of great work here, and learned a lot with the machines and planning the garage. Now some has been undone, but it's all good learning. Your channel is always good content.
So now you know to time a house build before or after rainy season. I feel your pain, I have been doing house projects here in the Philippines. Since I don't have a shop I have to do my work outside using sawhorses and a 4x8 sheet for a workbench. so many times I have to throw all my tools and workbench back in the old house to escape the sudden downpours. These days I won't even bother to work because I know the rain will come, just don't know when. Amazing spirit to keep working in the face of all the setbacks.
Great job guys! If that was me I would have cried! I feel so bad for you guys, i'm hoping things keep dry so you can move forward with the concrete! you guys ROCK!
As much as this sucks, I am confident this build will be epic. Ditto on the no need to apologize comments, but discouragement is a part of life. I've always loved how you keep it real. Can't wait to see the slab!
Heart broken! Sorry to see and hear your troubles. Hope things get a lot better, real soon. Please do NOT appolgize for the rain and the mud. My heart goes out to you guys. Hope thing go much, much better for you guys in the future.
I feel ya on the wet weather. We're all waiting somewhat impatiently for Spring (and rain) to be done so Construction can start! I bought a Gazebo kit two weeks ago and it's been pouring buckets on us here in Oregon. I just need a few sunny days! 😁
I am so sorry to see this !!
But I can't say I'm surprised. I think we all saw this coming.
I'm so glad y'all show your failures. Too many channels out there hide the failures and show only their successes. I think you are giving people a more authentic experience.
In our wet country they usually put a diesel driven pump next to the groundworks with some pipes which go in the ground and via a sandtrap with a hose to a nearby drain.
I poured a 900 sq ft monolithic slab in 1997. I needed a 1’ bucket to dig the footings. I only had a 2’ bucket available. Then we got a deluge. We had done everything right. We ended up with 30” footings. It was the most concrete in a 900sq ft slab in history. But, you were right you need to get everything coordinated just right, so that you stay the best chance!
Wow! Talk about tough going! I thought what I had on my property was bad, hard as rock when dry, thick, sticky, impossible to shovel or dig when wet. I really hope the building Gods have mercy on you and you get the slab down.
Damn, I'm exhausted just watching you guys. Hopefully you'll catch a break soon.
Mother Nature could be so cruel sometimes guy, but you definitely put a new meaning to the words “good spirits “ . Because your spirits are so strong that shows that even when you get pulled down you getting up like a champ guys. Great job and keep up the positive energy and turn the page and keep on rolling. 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼
The joy of construction scheduling is not only what you plan for it is those events that happen that were not for seen or planned. i.e. your rain storm.
Hang in there young Stud Pack. At least you still have your dad there by your side. Life is good.
Yeah, you got the support of your family, and family is everything!
It's a learning curve but you got this I for one can't wait to see the garage done but keep your head up and keep up the good work and get after it
Reminds me of the time I buried a skid steer in the mud up to the top of the treads. Spent hours trying to dig it out of soup while all the work I had done kept filling up with water.
It's nice to see what you really have to do when building a house. Mess and all it's great to be along for the ride. My family and I watch each video together. Thank you for sharing.
As others have said, dig a sump hole to place the pump in. Start it up when the rain starts and let her rip 24/7
Guys epic effort. A real nightmare scenario, but looks like you've made the best of it, getting the team of guys in to finish it off seems like a good idea in the circumstance. Try not to be too down, if it was easy everyone could do it, you've done an epic job and I think the experience will help when you do the main house slab.
So happy to hear you’re taking care of the termites before the pour.
I hope everyone recognizes that THESE MEN CARE about their trade. Nothing in more important to the success of the skills. Nothing is more important than than the skills!
You're really lucky that you have a sandy loam soil to deal with. You could be in Kansas, or Kentucky where a lot of place have "potter's clay" soil that will pull your boots off every time you step in.
Good luck 🤞!
Hope it works out for you guys 🍀
It's been a huge delight to have been subbed to your glorious channel and super happy for your continued success tooooo
I think some burnt lime will help to dry out that mud.. I believe that's used to help stabilize subsoils on large projects.
Awesome way to keep it honest fellas. Bien vinedos a la concrete industry, it's a headache. God bless y'all n keep us posted
I love me some stud pack! I’m looking forward to when you guys get back into the content that brought us here (framing, electrical, plumbing, fixtures, windows and doors etc) and not this soil and foundation work. You’ll get there and we’ll be there with you. Can’t wait for more practical construction/handyman tips from the guys we trust.
There are always set backs with the rain in my industry here in AZ. Don’t apologize!! ❤
good work guys. Its always nice to see your videos both when it goes like planed and when you find the solutions for when things doesn't go like they should. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of this house get built.
Hats off to Rad, who was working hard while the other two were talking to the camera. But everyone deserves some ice-cold drinks!!
I hope there's no more Vegas trips or thunderstorms before the concrete slab is up. *crosses fingers*