Brother You are the 1st people that I follow on TH-cam that has ever told us, the break down and the money you have made on TH-cam. Not saying theirs other people/channels saying that. But the ones I follow, and you deserve every last penny my friend. God Bless you and the journey of your channel and life. Im glad to have been following you and will be here for you my friend. Congratulations on your hard work, Can't wait to see the Garage to go up. Take care of yourself brother
I'm a cement mason, after watching a whole bunch of dry-pour nonsense it's nice to see some good fucking concrete. One general piece of advice for folks looking to do a pad like this, cure your concrete! You want to keep the concrete damp for at least a couple days after it sets up, up to a weak. It'll lead to stronger concrete and it'll help avoid patchy coloring. If you plan on doing small pads and tying them in with rebar or dowels, you can do a checkerboard pattern, skipping every other pad. That way one can cure while you do another pad. Then when it comes time to do the rest, you can use the previous pads as your grade
@@jeffdeshong thank you for the video, it's got solid info and gives folks realistic expectations. A pad like that is a lot of work, but you'll only need to do it once when you do it right
@ btw I made a few videos explaining how to cure concrete, and I got a ton of people commenting telling me that more water makes concrete weaker 😂😂 refreshing to see someone comment who understands curing.
Great job sir! Lots of couch critics but you did it and that's more than most people would do. I'm working on my pad now thanks to your inspiration and confidence. Thank you for posting these helpful videos.
I just watched your first part video then found this one - Fantastic! I like going back over with muriatic acid and washing off the cream skin to show the aggregate a little. I feel you on the paint chips. Same effect when I didn't notice some leaves that blew into my mixer - that crap always finds its way to the top for blemishes. Awesome job to be proud of!
What an inspiration, man! Enjoyed every video, per pad, from start to finish. Definitely inspired my next project, brother - much respect. Can't wait to see further projects from your channel
15k sounds about right. Thats what I paid for my 30x40 shop slab groundwork included. Great series man. Definitely going to go this route for my driveway. Thanks for the motivation.
You did an AMAZING job man. If it took you 60 hours, if I am being honest with myself, it would probably take me 120. But it it very inspiring to see you handle this. I definitely want to give it a shot. You can be incredibly proud of yourself, but you already know that!
Man I'll dig the footers lay the rebar, but I'll definitely pay to have someone work the concrete. Tried it once and done. Never again. Awesome you pulled that off.
This summer I poured a 23x11 foot, 5.5 to 6 inches thick pad in sections like you did, turned out pretty nice. I’d like to share some of the photos with you but I’m ultra $h1t with technology… Now building a shed (stick build) I thought about block but I’m not a mason (would have preferred block though), I would probably still be laying block instead of having walls already. I think if you build with block you will gain a lot of traffic, seems a lot of people like watch those kinds of videos, me included. If you do build it out of block hopefully the revenue from the videos would pay for the garage. Anyway, excellent build, and thank you for all the hard work and info!
Looks awesome. Another thing you could do is pour some self leveling concrete on top of the slab and once that is cured, then epoxy on top of the concrete.
hats off to you brother. wish i could have handed you a beer from time to time if you were my neighbor. quick question do you ahve w mix video of how to mix? and do you know how much it would cost in concret ready mix bags if you were to got that route? you definitely inspire me and im wanting a 40x60.. just what rver you did x2!. awesome job none the less!
You did a wonderful job and I thank you so much for doing this like I've told you before in my comments I'm getting ready to do something like this but not quite as large with some sidewalks but this is giving me confidence that I can do it myself
Piece of advice if you plan on doing an epoxy coating, get an epoxy that can be thickened with fumed silica or something similar. The bug-holes in your slab will create problems for any coating you put on. You can fill then with thickened epoxy and a trowel, its as simple as putting your material down and scraping it over your slab with the edge of your trowel. Once that cures, your top coat will be perfect
You've done well. Jeff. I admire your work effort. I have some advice for you, tho. Along the one side and the back corner you better think about digging that hillside back enough to keep the water, leaves and debris from coming up against any walls you plan on building , later. It will be best to do it before you get too much stuff laid down back there. Advice from someone who didn't.
Nice job! Maybe I missed it in a previous video but how long did it take from the first pour to the last pour? In terms of weeks. I’ve been hesitant on starting a similar project.
Local pricing for concrete in Mobile Alabama 2 years ago was $100/yard 2 yard minimum. Ie they will deliver 1 yard but charge you $200 if you need less than 2 yards. For the 12 yards you used it would have been $1200 instead of $3400. Pre-mixed correct slump, and will pass a 3000psi crush test at 30 days. As a single pour there is much less finish work required.
A lot wrong with this comment. A lot was addressed in the video btw. Concrete per yard here in Pittsburgh is not $100/yard. Not even close. I DIDNT SPEND $3400 on concrete as stated more than once. That price included gas, rebar and wire mesh. If you have premix delivered, you still need wire mesh and rebar. Not to mention, YOU CANT GET A CEMENT TRUCK CLOSE! As stated. Also if poured all at once, that wouldn’t make a very unique video and I wouldn’t be making the same money on TH-cam. Thanks for watching, even if it was a little bit.
Slightly more expensive, would need to make more trips or have them delivered which would also cost more. Don’t really like working with bags. Thanks for watching!
Hopefully this video blows up like the first good job man, win win.
Brother You are the 1st people that I follow on TH-cam that has ever told us, the break down and the money you have made on TH-cam. Not saying theirs other people/channels saying that. But the ones I follow, and you deserve every last penny my friend. God Bless you and the journey of your channel and life. Im glad to have been following you and will be here for you my friend. Congratulations on your hard work, Can't wait to see the Garage to go up. Take care of yourself brother
Thank you brother 💪🏻 much appreciated
nicely said!
@@scottf6604 I second that!!!
Your calm demeanor and absolute discipline in following through is commendable. Bravo!
Much appreciated 👍🏻
I'm a cement mason, after watching a whole bunch of dry-pour nonsense it's nice to see some good fucking concrete.
One general piece of advice for folks looking to do a pad like this, cure your concrete! You want to keep the concrete damp for at least a couple days after it sets up, up to a weak. It'll lead to stronger concrete and it'll help avoid patchy coloring. If you plan on doing small pads and tying them in with rebar or dowels, you can do a checkerboard pattern, skipping every other pad. That way one can cure while you do another pad. Then when it comes time to do the rest, you can use the previous pads as your grade
@@crafterlula1328 thank you sir 🫡
@@jeffdeshong thank you for the video, it's got solid info and gives folks realistic expectations. A pad like that is a lot of work, but you'll only need to do it once when you do it right
@ btw I made a few videos explaining how to cure concrete, and I got a ton of people commenting telling me that more water makes concrete weaker 😂😂 refreshing to see someone comment who understands curing.
@@jeffdeshong awesome! I'll check it out
Great job sir! Lots of couch critics but you did it and that's more than most people would do. I'm working on my pad now thanks to your inspiration and confidence. Thank you for posting these helpful videos.
Thank you very much! Happy to help!
You are the man Jeff! Thanks for taking us on your concrete adventure. I think im inspired to do my own.
@@AndroidFish thanks for joining me! Many projects to come 👍🏻💪🏻 anything is possible one step at a time
Thank you for sharing your hard work and, most importantly, your honesty, Jeff! I learned much through your concrete videos.
I just watched your first part video then found this one - Fantastic! I like going back over with muriatic acid and washing off the cream skin to show the aggregate a little. I feel you on the paint chips. Same effect when I didn't notice some leaves that blew into my mixer - that crap always finds its way to the top for blemishes. Awesome job to be proud of!
What an inspiration, man! Enjoyed every video, per pad, from start to finish. Definitely inspired my next project, brother - much respect. Can't wait to see further projects from your channel
@@JD_Customs thank you for watching! Glad I can be an inspiration 👍🏻
Turned out good. You probably learned a hell of a lot by doing it yourself too.
15k sounds about right. Thats what I paid for my 30x40 shop slab groundwork included. Great series man.
Definitely going to go this route for my driveway. Thanks for the motivation.
You did an AMAZING job man. If it took you 60 hours, if I am being honest with myself, it would probably take me 120. But it it very inspiring to see you handle this. I definitely want to give it a shot. You can be incredibly proud of yourself, but you already know that!
@@mapache_del_sur thank you very much!
Man I'll dig the footers lay the rebar, but I'll definitely pay to have someone work the concrete. Tried it once and done. Never again. Awesome you pulled that off.
Wow awesome investment Congratulations for a job well done. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I’m encouraged to do my own.
Really appreciate you sharing the cost and your YT revenue. Looking forward to your future videos. Great job Jeff ! 👍👍
This summer I poured a 23x11 foot, 5.5 to 6 inches thick pad in sections like you did, turned out pretty nice. I’d like to share some of the photos with you but I’m ultra $h1t with technology… Now building a shed (stick build) I thought about block but I’m not a mason (would have preferred block though), I would probably still be laying block instead of having walls already.
I think if you build with block you will gain a lot of traffic, seems a lot of people like watch those kinds of videos, me included. If you do build it out of block hopefully the revenue from the videos would pay for the garage.
Anyway, excellent build, and thank you for all the hard work and info!
Awesome! Definitely leaning towards block. Thank you for watching!
Looks awesome. Another thing you could do is pour some self leveling concrete on top of the slab and once that is cured, then epoxy on top of the concrete.
Way to go Jeff! Your inspiration is contagious…
Thank you for sharing your Insight and all of your ups and downs and trials
hats off to you brother. wish i could have handed you a beer from time to time if you were my neighbor. quick question do you ahve w mix video of how to mix? and do you know how much it would cost in concret ready mix bags if you were to got that route? you definitely inspire me and im wanting a 40x60.. just what rver you did x2!. awesome job none the less!
You did a wonderful job and I thank you so much for doing this like I've told you before in my comments I'm getting ready to do something like this but not quite as large with some sidewalks but this is giving me confidence that I can do it myself
Well done. Really enjoyed watching the slab take form.
Good tip on the orange paint. Thanks for sharing.
Good job! Looking forward to the building of the structure. Goodluck!
Piece of advice if you plan on doing an epoxy coating, get an epoxy that can be thickened with fumed silica or something similar. The bug-holes in your slab will create problems for any coating you put on. You can fill then with thickened epoxy and a trowel, its as simple as putting your material down and scraping it over your slab with the edge of your trowel. Once that cures, your top coat will be perfect
You've done well. Jeff. I admire your work effort. I have some advice for you, tho. Along the one side and the back corner you better think about digging that hillside back enough to keep the water, leaves and debris from coming up against any walls you plan on building , later. It will be best to do it before you get too much stuff laid down back there. Advice from someone who didn't.
@@EdLeeper thank you and great advice 👍🏻 I plan on doing exactly that
Well done man, I was here watching since the first slab and I'll definitely be sticking around for your future videos
Much appreciated!
Outstanding Good for you. Looking forward to what is next.
great series, some self leveling concrete and epoxy, will make it super easy to clean and nice smooth surface, doing it yourself was the right call
Great work man. A great ending. Thanks for filling us in on all you went through!!
Thanks Jeff! Looking forward to see next steps!
They make good concrete patch materials that would fix the bad spots. 👍
Well done. May the nah-sayers consider doing it themselves through your recording and instruction.
Love all the details in your videos. Always looking forward to the next one 👍
Nice job!
Maybe I missed it in a previous video but how long did it take from the first pour to the last pour? In terms of weeks. I’ve been hesitant on starting a similar project.
I don’t think you’d have to saw it 👍. Great job!
Definitely worth putting the effort in yourself. Money staying in your pocket!
Welcome! Happy earnings! Keep the videos coming...👍👊
A little bit of smarts and some hard work paid off. Just as it should be!
Look forward to following your journey.
We believe you brother👍🏻
Get a good concrete sealer (could even add color if you’d like). Epoxy will not hold up if are going to work on the slab.
I built my one dry pour concrete! 25’x20 a have to say was really easy a mean a can’t complain
Got it done 👍
A block garage would be cool cuz you could just build and buy it as you go
Jeff, Great Job !
Local pricing for concrete in Mobile Alabama 2 years ago was $100/yard 2 yard minimum. Ie they will deliver 1 yard but charge you $200 if you need less than 2 yards. For the 12 yards you used it would have been $1200 instead of $3400. Pre-mixed correct slump, and will pass a 3000psi crush test at 30 days. As a single pour there is much less finish work required.
A lot wrong with this comment. A lot was addressed in the video btw. Concrete per yard here in Pittsburgh is not $100/yard. Not even close. I DIDNT SPEND $3400 on concrete as stated more than once. That price included gas, rebar and wire mesh. If you have premix delivered, you still need wire mesh and rebar. Not to mention, YOU CANT GET A CEMENT TRUCK CLOSE! As stated. Also if poured all at once, that wouldn’t make a very unique video and I wouldn’t be making the same money on TH-cam. Thanks for watching, even if it was a little bit.
Try 200 plus a yard...dude must live in mexico
@@ryangulley2051 I live about 15 miles from theodore alabama, which has a port that supplies cement and concrete mix internationally via bulk ships.
Hi Jeff, what video editing software do you use?
Adobe premiere pro
Thanks for the info!
is there no concrete plant near by? Seems like 2 trucks of concrete and hire a couple finishers this could a been a 12 hour job at a similar cost
@@jetskill99 🤦🏼♂️ you didn’t watch the video
@ haha I commented that about 5 min before you answered my question in the video
@ I genuinely appreciate you watching!
Nice job! Great cost, huh?
@@ericbailey3125 thank you! Works for me!
I’m curious why you didn’t use a premix concrete?
cost im sure.
hed need 100s of bags
@@SamFBM bags are $4.50 here. 100 bags might be 750 delivered with tax. Not bad IMO.
Slightly more expensive, would need to make more trips or have them delivered which would also cost more. Don’t really like working with bags. Thanks for watching!
Nice job Bud , where do you live ...I'm in British Columbia Canada .
@@thomaswhite3831 Pittsburgh Pa, and thank you!
👍👍👍 really nice work.
nice job
I did 19x40, and I spent around $2,000.
350 bags of 90 pounds
Nice
You should have put a couple drains in
700 dollars is awesome
Keyboard warrior here bla bla bla I know how to do everything better than you but I never leave my chair.
😂
Yes it sure looks like an amateur did it too
Something you could never do