Diy Garage Slab (How To Pour A Concrete Slab)

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    In this video I'm sharing some of my best advice and tips for pouring a concrete slab. If you're thinking of pouring your own concrete slab or hiring a contractor, these tips will help you get your slab done right.
    My company, Day's Concrete Floors, Inc, installs about 100 concrete slabs per year. Most the slabs we install are for houses, garages or patios.
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  • @andrewmitchell402
    @andrewmitchell402 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    done a little concreting myself, mainly "super flat" plus or minus 1mm tolerances, for a firm in the UK, many many years ago, had to give it up when the back legs went, lol love watching you young uns at work

  • @ralphstrucking
    @ralphstrucking ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Had a 12’ x 12’ pad for shed and 4’ x 14’ patio addition done this summer. $735 for concrete truck 4 yards delivered and $1000 for the labor to do all pre , pour and clean up. Took a year for him to have us on the books.

  • @greenwolf401
    @greenwolf401 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, you hit it right on the head. Every contractor that I have ever tried contacting has been very difficult to get ahold of. We had a tree trimmer lined up for this year, but no matter how I tried to contact him, he never got back to me. I finally ended up going with someone else. When he finally did get back to me, he acted like he didn't care one way or another. I will definitely never recommend him to anyone. I even thought of doing a Yelp review.

  • @viankalobosvalenzuela7456
    @viankalobosvalenzuela7456 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excelente trabajo felicidades 👊..excelentes profesionales saludos 🤗 👌🏻👏👊💪

  • @ringerson4x4
    @ringerson4x4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thinkin about gettin ready to get ready to plan a garage slab.😁

  • @GrumpyAndCricket
    @GrumpyAndCricket ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know every job is different, but was thinking there is no pitch on the floor and we usually pour curbs for the walls to sit on. Just another way its done. Good job guys.

  • @jaimeortega4940
    @jaimeortega4940 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job as usual you and your guys make this look so easy when it really isn't. which is better 3500 PSI with fiber mesh and mid-range water reducer or M-20 grade for an indoor slab?

  • @taylorfritz3801
    @taylorfritz3801 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When we do mono slabs here in utah I have to do a 3' deep footing to have it below the frost layer

  • @zw5509
    @zw5509 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoy your videos and recommend them! We are thinking of doing a concrete slab as a base for a pair of Pickleball courts at our community pool. We want to do part ourselves to save money. Maryland area. 50x60. Demos on your channel or show one similar?

  • @tubingjohnny
    @tubingjohnny 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I did not notice any expansion joints. Does a garage floor not need any, or did you add them afterwards?

  • @waynemensen4252
    @waynemensen4252 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been watching a bunch. I've done some work in my kennel and put cement under my deck. I'm planning to put a 3' apron around my house. I'm in central Minnesota, with basement and have never had moisture in my basement, when neighbors have. I'm curious if you think I need to take more than 6" of topsoil off?

  • @sambrown8224
    @sambrown8224 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your work. How far are you willing to travel to do a pour?

  • @klmbuilders5385
    @klmbuilders5385 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've watched other New England slab pours and none of them appear to have a thickened perimeter, i.e., border footing down to an established freeze line. I'm in Virginia where our freeze line is only 18" deep. I'm planning a 30' x 30' shop on my property and will be installing a monolithic slab. My perimeter footing will be below the 18" mark (probably 20" or so in grade). Up your way these must be "floating" garages? I know you guys get harder freezes than we do.

  • @passion830217
    @passion830217 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will the mesh actually do much better with putting them right on the ground? I know rebars need to be put on chairs.

  • @Joe-ip2ky
    @Joe-ip2ky 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Underneath the mesh what’s the thickness of the foam you use and how many inches is your perimeter ? Thanks !

  • @nicholasboyarko1680
    @nicholasboyarko1680 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thinking about doing a little concrete walkway down here in VT but I don't want it to crack right up. Any tips on that?

  • @blamuk
    @blamuk ปีที่แล้ว

    Why not use the vibrating screed if you have one? Any advantages to kick screed instead?

  • @gerardmcaveney332
    @gerardmcaveney332 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you know where to put the anchor bolts if you are going to put a row of block down ?

  • @greenwolf401
    @greenwolf401 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm curious what the thickness was on this one, it seems thicker than usual?

  • @humanityfightthegoodfight8862
    @humanityfightthegoodfight8862 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Mike, What if I have a 24x24 detached garage and I want to tear it down and add 10 feet or so in 1 direction. Is that difficult for someone like you to do? Thanks

  • @7thfloorisnomoreq790
    @7thfloorisnomoreq790 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2 questions. What happens to the extra concrete in the truck?
    (I know we would want to get as close as possible but i would think i would want to order just a hair more then what i think i need)
    2nd question with someone who doesnt have this experience to screet level how would a newbie screet a 3 ft wide pad?

  • @larryharnetiaux1013
    @larryharnetiaux1013 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you tell me what brand mid range reducer you use?

  • @kajekage9410
    @kajekage9410 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you get everything level without any low spots when screeding like that? The guy in the middle has nothing to push the screed board against?

  • @Name-io6dk
    @Name-io6dk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How does the inside screed guy know how high to hold the screed when the concrete is first poured?

  • @codydroddy5173
    @codydroddy5173 ปีที่แล้ว

    When do you work your edges?

  • @user-xn8ql4vf2m
    @user-xn8ql4vf2m 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am getting quotes for a 30'x30' slab for a garage in South Berwick, Maine. Do you work in this area?

  • @charlesviner1565
    @charlesviner1565 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there a cement shortage in your area?

  • @joeycyr6910
    @joeycyr6910 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question. I am located in northern maine and I Hired a contractor to do a garage floor that dug down two feet and backfill with gravel dirt to the top compacting along the way. They did the finish with 1/2 minus crusher dust and the pad came out beautiful. Concrete guy came in and did his thing, wire mesh, no vapor barrier or anything else. 2 years later I have a crack from one side to the other. Concrete is 5.5 inches thick. No relief cuts on the floor. Any ideas? Thanks

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most likely a shrinkage crack. A relief cut would have avoided this. Pretty easy fix. I got crack repair videos in my Repair Playlist.

  • @pierreraymond1026
    @pierreraymond1026 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, for a carport concrete slab, would you use insulation and how thick of a slab would you recommand ? Thank you in advance

    • @romeo2473
      @romeo2473 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Why use insulation for a carport? The whole idea is that it’s open.. minimum thickness should be at least 4 inches or 10 cm with reinforced steel mesh. If you have a heavier vehicle then consider 6 inches or 15 cm.

  • @billsmith9249
    @billsmith9249 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im in NW Ohio, want a 14x14 slab, about 4-5" thick for a shed. I cannot get anyone for cheaper than $1000. Most outrageous I got was $2200. :(

  • @ericyarber2734
    @ericyarber2734 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am getting ready to pour my own slab for my shop. I have done due research but one question I can't find an answer to are my forms, I am using 1/2" plywood with lots of shorering and the forms are higher than the depth the concrete. So I will essentially be pouring within walls, I am using 1x2" around the perimeter as a guide and depth gauge.
    I have not seen this done, but what do you all think?
    Thanks.

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We snap a chalk line inside the forms at floor grade when the forms are higher.

  • @binovc69
    @binovc69 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Nice video, but I didn't get the impression that it's a DIY job. Looks like contracted.

  • @MichaelBrown-gt2yb
    @MichaelBrown-gt2yb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If the concrete self flows it’s too wet!

  • @mikeknoll1130
    @mikeknoll1130 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you had thirty to forty of those lined up in a row, I guess you guys could all go lobster fishing in the afternoons.😂😂

  • @davidsallee3867
    @davidsallee3867 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How does the one guy that's leveling in center know how high or low to go? The other guy is one the 2x6 he's got nothing.

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We use a rotary laser level to set the grade in the middle.

  • @Bowdoins
    @Bowdoins ปีที่แล้ว

    Slabs Made in Mane

  • @wernerostwald287
    @wernerostwald287 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You should remove DIY from the title of this video. Not much to learn here.