It's fascinating how you put in your slopes for the floor without grade stakes, etc. A good crew makes it all look so easy! My wife thinks it's boring but she has never poured her own concrete: it's very interesting to me because I've struggled with putting my own concrete on small jobs! Also, if I were you, I'd be really proud of my daughters, learning to work so hard the way they do!
R-FPlumbing, it might be too old-school, but when I was a young building contractor, I used to work a pour for free to learn (and help). The only thing I ask the "boss" was, can I ask questions while it's happening. Usually there is time to ask Q's later, as things move fast getting it down. One thing I learned for sure is: putting the cc down correctly has much to do with how the finished project comes out. Hope that helps.
I’m from Wyoming been doing concrete all my life took over family business 1992 we do every thing from excavation foundations flat work polishing,overlays,counter tops anything,everything concrete you do pretty mush same technique we do from wet screeding We got grooved bullfloat knocks rocks down cream up for slick or machine finish it’s winter time you have great team like what you doing.we are a diying breed keep it up!
This was a summer job for me in my teens. Started about 1981, then started my own business in 1985. It's good honest work. I still enjoy getting up at 4am, pouring crete every day, it's in my blood now.
You make it look so easy. I have in construction all my life and was in the navy for 20 years and to this day you make it look easy and so nice. You would make a ton of money were I am here you can never get concrete guy or they are way to expensive
We work with a four man crew for our foundations and flat work. Extra help is always nice. We have similar weather pattern in Iowa , usually April through end of November, anything after that is a bonus usually. You do top notch work. Thanks for the videos, enjoy watching them
Your video’s are very educational and well explained! You and the crew make a tough job look easy! I’m in the Sioux City area and do my own projects. thanks for all the great tips
Got one for y'all.... north Alabama 100% humidity all summer 95 to 100 in July , August ...we ave to spray it down for hours trying to slow it... great videos .. keep it up
Good job Mike! There's no conditioning like Concrete conditioning.. you could work out all in the gym for months..pour concrete like this and you will be sore the next day! 💪
Any time some "Arnold" type shows up on the job ,he'll be packing his bags before coffee time. Its about STAMINA not STRENGTH. ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, CONCRETE WORK!
Excellent channel, great advice, coming from an industrial contractor in Michigan No wire? Rod? Concrete is only as strong as the foundation! Many different ways to execute the final product. What slump? Best part of concrete...you can do ANYTHING with it!! Keep up the good work!love the channel!
You know what mike, you'll a good guy. Trying to help people start their own business. That's pretty selfless of you. Merry Christmas, to you, your workers, and family.
You have any nightmare of a job videos? Wheelbarrowing mud etc? I like watching your videos. Your crew is really good. You can tell everyone knows what to do. But you guys make it look so easy. Lord knows it’s not! I poured concrete for 15 years. I want to see some rough jobs. Congrats if you don’t have any. Lol . Love the videos Mike
Mike, I have been watching you videos for a while now! I really appreciate the way you do things, we are almost identical in our philosophical approach to flat work. I live in western Colorado, it appears that our climate is very close to yours, so this makes it pretty easy to understand your concrete comments and language. We do not use a laser very often but we do use rebar grade pins and the wet screed system. With the temperature changes here in Colorado I use steel and a 6 sack stealth fiber mix on most of my pours, I usually pour about a 5 1/2 slump or so when I am laying down a mono or driveway pour. I also do stampwork as well. I seal all of my concrete at least once with cure and seal and use a stronger sealer when curing time has been reached. I use sikaflex in all cold joints between pours or when pouring up against existing concrete. Thank you for sharing your concrete experience with us all. I have run a business for about 25 years and have over 40 years experience in the trade. I do things pretty much the same as you do and I really appreciate your videos! Thank you a lot, I enjoy them.
Mike you really do nice informative videos. Here in Michigan we use front end discharge trucks with a good driver it makes it a lot nicer pouring the concrete. Keep up the good work.
Great video Mike! Very informative. We’re doing a job with some drains for a commercial kitchen and I was asked to study your videos. We’ve never done it that way without grade stakes. Your big and knowledgeable crew makes it look really easy. We don’t do concrete everyday. Sometimes just once or twice a year so we’re always learning. I would be interested in getting info on how to start a concrete business. Anyway just wanted to say great video appreciate the time and effort you put into the vid as well as your concrete work. Both are impressive. Great job man keep it up! 🤙
I'm from Wisconsin an we usually pour up until the first snowfall, but if the weather fairly decent during the winter we'll work. We did a couple foundations during the winter
Hi Mike, I just had a 30’x50’ shop pad poured and power troweled. What do you guys usually recommend for after care for the days after the job during warm weather? I’ve seen some guys keeping the pad wet for a several days to assist the curing process. Curious what your thoughts are. Thanks for making awesome videos like this.
Hi Mike my name is Mike Shand i have a excavation company and am bidding a few flat work jobs,iam pretty new to concrete so I love learning from guys like you that have been doing this for years so thank you very much for your videos,also I would be interested in signing up for the private class.
Thanks Michael, here's the link for the training academy: www.theconcreteunderground.com/the-concrete-underground I can help you with some bidding in there also.
I’d like to have some pointers on how to start small and move up. That would be great Mike. I can’t really quit my job and start finishing concrete because I don’t know enough about it yet but if there was a way to transition into it it would be really helpful.
Mike Day Everything About Concrete Yes I am. I’m a contractor in Minneapolis. We do footings , walls and all flatwork. I enjoy your channel and appreciate your efforts to teach people. You use great technique and are a stickler for details. It’s refreshing. 👍🏼😊
Hi Mike Love your channel .I learned a lot of tips. I want to poor my Pole barn floor 5" thick 2" of foam underneath, wire Rebar mesh lifted up 2" and pexs tubeing attached to the Rebar mesh . My 1st question is I live in Ohio What is the coldest temperature I should poor my barn? would you use a pumper truck? I do not want to crush my pex tubing. Any other tips
It would have to be in the 30's for me to pour and if it was going below freezing that night, cover with insulating blankets. If I couldn't reach all of it from the outside edge, then yes a pump truck is the way to go.
D-- right there’s money in finishing concrete! It is one of many trades that nobody is taking up. Concrete finishers are getting tough to find, so if you’re good at it you will always have work and you can pick and choose your jobs.
I'm 20 years old, 4th generation concrete mason. Literally everyone in my family does it. Good finishers are hard to find these days. Lucky for me I have family when we need help on bigger jobs.
Hi Mike, hope you’re having a great week! I have a question! Do you have concrete companies that have a truck that carries the sand, concrete, water, and all the materials. Then it has the hopper that will mix it on the spot? Looks almost like a grain truck. For your do it yourself homeowner these guys provide another option. When I did my shop I had a guy with this configuration of truck. It was really nice.
I’d be interested in learning how you operate your business. I’ve been pouring flat concrete for about 1 year now for a home builder. I focus more on the framing part of your videos. Do you have a video on how you framed this pull barn? Thanks
There was a 4' frost wall for this barn. All we had to do was put boards in front of the door openings. You can join my private training academy The Concrete Underground for more detailed trainings and access to me for business stuff. The link is here: www.theconcreteunderground.com/the-concrete-underground
Thanks for these videos! I'm trying to figure out how to make a 40X60 workshop/garage. Do you have any resources for something like this for a newby? Do I need just a slab or is a foundation necessary?
Great video Mike I have one question how far apart did you have the trucks from each other? because I'm a concrete finisher as well and when I order concrete the plant always asks me how far apart I want my trucks.
That depends on how fast you can empty them and screed them. I usually tell them 10 - 15 minutes apart. Unless it's a more difficult pour under a deck.
Yea, it was engineered. Probably around 750.00 for wire mesh. Like I said, it's not my call. There was fibermesh in the crete. We don't have any problems with cracks as long as the sub-grade is compacted like it should be.
I was gonna ask you -“What kind of forms were you using that you only needed a cpl kickers?” But then you answered my question at the end when you said you did get a bow in the form. Great that you fixed it right then and there cuz it’s a pain coming back and saw cutting and chipping an edge that got away from ya. Those were concrete curbs you were pouring against where there wasn’t any forms, right? 🤜🤛
@@MikeDayConcrete I meant low spots that were missed. I have seen this in many large building with floor drains where there are small pockets of standing that don't drain out. Hell I have seen basements where the drain is on one side and the other side has water. I realize you are the expert and never have that happen to you.
Hey Mike, Great videos! I have a question: I live in New York state, just north of Buffalo. I've seen guys getting ready to pour that have like 4" of crushed stone down and others pour right on the dirt....I was wondering what the stone bed does for the concrete or just on the dirt what is the difference..Thank's Paul
Both are good, stone or gravel. We pour on both a lot. Just have to make sure they are compacted very good. Stone is a little better if the area is damp or you think you may have a water problem. Especially if there is ledge around, usually if there is ledge in the ground there is water so crushed rock is good for a sub-base in that case.
I have a 20 by 25 area I want to concrete easy access and good foundation what do you think it would cost if a contractor you hire to frame it and pout it?
@@MikeDayConcrete Don't do a sloped floor in a machine or metal fab shop. The floor needs to be flat, flat for machine/work setup and fabrication layouts. I had a metal fab building with a slope to drain slab, drove me nuts having to compensate every time I did a metal fab layout on the slab. I eventually had it over-poured with a 4" flat slab.
It's usually up to the General Contractor. I like at least 1/8" per foot but that's hard to do an really big floors. We had about 2" slope from the outside walls on this one.
Im pour concrete in north Arizona went is freezing temperature but and the summer in Phoenix im pour concrete in temperature around 110 and 115 but I'm honest you are from the old school no many people work like you
I am amazed you guys don't use a vibrator to remove the air and compact the freshly poured concrete especially on a job like that. I thought that would be standard worldwide practice.
Vibrating slab on grades is not typically standard in the US unless there is a lot of exposed edges. Elevated decks, columns, walls and beams should always get vibrated. 🤜🤛
Hey there I've got a new pole barn 30 x48 I'm planning a 6 inch slab with 6 inch of stone but I'm in a heavy clay area which sub base is best for clay #1 clean or 2 cruch and run ?
Dig out the clay depending on how deep the frost goes in your area and fill with good clean crushed gravel. Compact it in 6 to 8 inch lifts. I would suggest finding a really good excavator in your area and taking their advice. My advice is just in general.
I would like that program as I am thinking about starting my own in a couple years once I get better under the current guy I'm working for. Want to know about pricing, estimates etc like you were saying. I have def seen the potential especially when I am at housing developments. Other day I handed out multiple cards for my boss to housing developers who just seen our Van. So much business with just those 3 cards to housing developers. I could have started my own thing just off that
it would be great if you could give us a little bit of info! im from ontario and just started my own concrete company and im getting clientel but looking to further my business and build it up.
HOW ABOUT FOR ME TRYING TO DO MY OWN WORKSHOP SLAB. WHAT I WILL NEED, HOW THE DIRT NEEDS TO LOOK BEFORE HAND? HOW MANY PEOPLE TO HELP, PERMITS?? FOR THE GUY JUST WANTING TO DO IT MYSELF.
I have a lot of videos showing how to pour concrete floors. And my concrete slab course teaches you how to set up, pour and finish a slab. Plus it shows you all the tools you'll need. The gravel base depends on what is already there and what kind of climate you live in. In Maine it's usually a minimum of 2' of 3/4" crushed gravel. Compacted in 6" lifts and leveled using a self leveling laser.
Great work .. But next tym plz place the camera closer to the end where concrete is laid down.. About the program u could start a podcast and bring people who are entrepreneurs like u.
I’m impressed by the delivery trucks . They are right on schedule
Thanks for your videos I'm in the craft for 24 years and I really appreciate Good Guys helping
Thank you Nelson!
It's fascinating how you put in your slopes for the floor without grade stakes, etc. A good crew makes it all look so easy! My wife thinks it's boring but she has never poured her own concrete: it's very interesting to me because I've struggled with putting my own concrete on small jobs! Also, if I were you, I'd be really proud of my daughters, learning to work so hard the way they do!
When you do it everyday is seems easy Steven. I am very proud of my daughter and her friend. They're very good workers.
I like to learn more about starting a small concrete business. Thank You Mike for your informative video. Great Work.
I'm working on it, stay tuned. Thanks
R-FPlumbing, it might be too old-school, but when I was a young building contractor, I used to work a pour for free to learn (and help). The only thing I ask the "boss" was, can I ask questions while it's happening. Usually there is time to ask Q's later, as things move fast getting it down. One thing I learned for sure is: putting the cc down correctly has much to do with how the finished project comes out. Hope that helps.
Brother... I could watch this all day! Youre a great teacher! I'd love to pay for a build you business course from you. Thanks Mike
I’m from Wyoming been doing concrete all my life took over family business 1992 we do every thing from excavation foundations flat work polishing,overlays,counter tops anything,everything concrete you do pretty mush same technique we do from wet screeding We got grooved bullfloat knocks rocks down cream up for slick or machine finish it’s winter time you have great team like what you doing.we are a diying breed keep it up!
This was a summer job for me in my teens. Started about 1981, then started my own business in 1985. It's good honest work. I still enjoy getting up at 4am, pouring crete every day, it's in my blood now.
Rain day today Mays well watch what I do everyday you and concrete ninja are awesome to watch man got my sub
Those girls are hard workers! Appreciate the video's You have a Great team!
Thanks James!!
You make it look so easy. I have in construction all my life and was in the navy for 20 years and to this day you make it look easy and so nice. You would make a ton of money were I am here you can never get concrete guy or they are way to expensive
We work with a four man crew for our foundations and flat work. Extra help is always nice. We have similar weather pattern in Iowa , usually April through end of November, anything after that is a bonus usually. You do top notch work. Thanks for the videos, enjoy watching them
Thanks for watching!
Your video’s are very educational and well explained! You and the crew make a tough job look easy!
I’m in the Sioux City area and do my own projects. thanks for all the great tips
Mike I’m a chef by trade I love watching your crew everyone works great together makes my day watching y’all
Love your videos Mike, very informative.
Thank you Ben!
Got one for y'all.... north Alabama 100% humidity all summer 95 to 100 in July , August ...we ave to spray it down for hours trying to slow it... great videos .. keep it up
We have a few days of that weather. When we do we think we're going to die.
Good job Mike! There's no conditioning like Concrete conditioning.. you could work out all in the gym for months..pour concrete like this and you will be sore the next day! 💪
You got that right, it's a work out in itself.
Any time some "Arnold" type shows up on the job ,he'll be packing his bags before coffee time. Its about STAMINA not STRENGTH.
ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, CONCRETE WORK!
Excellent channel, great advice, coming from an industrial contractor in Michigan
No wire? Rod? Concrete is only as strong as the foundation!
Many different ways to execute the final product. What slump?
Best part of concrete...you can do ANYTHING with it!!
Keep up the good work!love the channel!
Thanks for watching and commenting John!
You know what mike, you'll a good guy. Trying to help people start their own business. That's pretty selfless of you. Merry Christmas, to you, your workers, and family.
Thanks Richard, Merry Christmas to you and your family also.
I'd love to see a video about what to ask when hiring a concrete contractor.
OK, I'll see if I can do that!
You have any nightmare of a job videos? Wheelbarrowing mud etc? I like watching your videos. Your crew is really good. You can tell everyone knows what to do. But you guys make it look so easy. Lord knows it’s not! I poured concrete for 15 years. I want to see some rough jobs. Congrats if you don’t have any. Lol . Love the videos Mike
Mike, I have been watching you videos for a while now! I really appreciate the way you do things, we are almost identical in our philosophical approach to flat work. I live in western Colorado, it appears that our climate is very close to yours, so this makes it pretty easy to understand your concrete comments and language. We do not use a laser very often but we do use rebar grade pins and the wet screed system. With the temperature changes here in Colorado I use steel and a 6 sack stealth fiber mix on most of my pours, I usually pour about a 5 1/2 slump or so when I am laying down a mono or driveway pour. I also do stampwork as well. I seal all of my concrete at least once with cure and seal and use a stronger sealer when curing time has been reached. I use sikaflex in all cold joints between pours or when pouring up against existing concrete. Thank you for sharing your concrete experience with us all. I have run a business for about 25 years and have over 40 years experience in the trade. I do things pretty much the same as you do and I really appreciate your videos! Thank you a lot, I enjoy them.
Fascinating work your crew does.
Thank You!
Learn a lot from this video. Thank you Mike.
Solid working crew.
Thank You!
Mike you really do nice informative videos. Here in Michigan we use front end discharge trucks with a good driver it makes it a lot nicer pouring the concrete. Keep up the good work.
We've got a few of them around here also. Just far and few between.
Great video Mike! Very informative. We’re doing a job with some drains for a commercial kitchen and I was asked to study your videos. We’ve never done it that way without grade stakes. Your big and knowledgeable crew makes it look really easy. We don’t do concrete everyday. Sometimes just once or twice a year so we’re always learning. I would be interested in getting info on how to start a concrete business. Anyway just wanted to say great video appreciate the time and effort you put into the vid as well as your concrete work. Both are impressive. Great job man keep it up! 🤙
Love seeing your team work mike!
Julio, thanks!
Great video again Mike love concrete done by the pros .
Thank You!
u guys look like u do awesome work, u really pay attention to details well, good job!
Thank You Philip!
Wow 👏 huge floor. You guys are pro,.
Thank you 🤗
Awesome job boss a course would be awesome
I'm from Wisconsin an we usually pour up until the first snowfall, but if the weather fairly decent during the winter we'll work. We did a couple foundations during the winter
I would be interested in hearing your plan / program on how to "get started" in the concrete business.
Matt, I'm working on it now. Stay tuned. Thanks
Hi Mike, I just had a 30’x50’ shop pad poured and power troweled. What do you guys usually recommend for after care for the days after the job during warm weather? I’ve seen some guys keeping the pad wet for a several days to assist the curing process. Curious what your thoughts are. Thanks for making awesome videos like this.
If you have the water, keeping it wet for a few days is the best solution for curing.
@@MikeDayConcrete thank you sir!
Yes, a business video would be great !
i would love for you to make a program for that i wbeen wanting to start my own masonry and concrete buisness. i would love to get you help
I'm working on it now.
Exactly wet screed everything we do same way
I would really appreciate a course on how to start a business!
@Arthur Long, this is where I can help you with your questions and getting started: www.theconcreteunderground.com/the-concrete-underground
Great video. I’m hooked….. and I don’t even work with concrete…lol
Hi Mike my name is Mike Shand i have a excavation company and am bidding a few flat work jobs,iam pretty new to concrete so I love learning from guys like you that have been doing this for years so thank you very much for your videos,also I would be interested in signing up for the private class.
Thanks Michael, here's the link for the training academy: www.theconcreteunderground.com/the-concrete-underground
I can help you with some bidding in there also.
Id like to learn the business part of it a program would be great. Thanks Mike.
I'm working on it. thanks!
@@MikeDayConcrete Great thanks. How much will it cost for the program?
I’d like to have some pointers on how to start small and move up. That would be great Mike. I can’t really quit my job and start finishing concrete because I don’t know enough about it yet but if there was a way to transition into it it would be really helpful.
Any chance the GC is going to do video of the Pole barn build?
Sorry, no they didn't. Maybe in the future I can get one to do this.
Great video 👍🏼
Thanks Mike, are you a subscriber to the channel?
Mike Day Everything About Concrete Yes I am. I’m a contractor in Minneapolis. We do footings , walls and all flatwork. I enjoy your channel and appreciate your efforts to teach people. You use great technique and are a stickler for details. It’s refreshing. 👍🏼😊
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Hi Mike Love your channel .I learned a lot of tips.
I want to poor my Pole barn floor 5" thick 2" of foam underneath, wire Rebar mesh lifted up 2" and pexs tubeing attached to the Rebar mesh .
My 1st question is I live in Ohio What is the coldest temperature I should poor my barn?
would you use a pumper truck?
I do not want to crush my pex tubing.
Any other tips
It would have to be in the 30's for me to pour and if it was going below freezing that night, cover with insulating blankets. If I couldn't reach all of it from the outside edge, then yes a pump truck is the way to go.
Awesome job. Any chance you are going to the concrete expo in Feb?
I'll be at the World of Concrete if that's what you mean, yes.
D-- right there’s money in finishing concrete! It is one of many trades that nobody is taking up. Concrete finishers are getting tough to find, so if you’re good at it you will always have work and you can pick and choose your jobs.
You got that right Richard. There's not many of us left.
I'm 20 years old, 4th generation concrete mason. Literally everyone in my family does it. Good finishers are hard to find these days. Lucky for me I have family when we need help on bigger jobs.
Hi Mike, hope you’re having a great week! I have a question! Do you have concrete companies that have a truck that carries the sand, concrete, water, and all the materials. Then it has the hopper that will mix it on the spot? Looks almost like a grain truck. For your do it yourself homeowner these guys provide another option. When I did my shop I had a guy with this configuration of truck. It was really nice.
I’d be interested in learning how you operate your business. I’ve been pouring flat concrete for about 1 year now for a home builder. I focus more on the framing part of your videos. Do you have a video on how you framed this pull barn? Thanks
There was a 4' frost wall for this barn. All we had to do was put boards in front of the door openings. You can join my private training academy The Concrete Underground for more detailed trainings and access to me for business stuff. The link is here: www.theconcreteunderground.com/the-concrete-underground
Thanks for these videos! I'm trying to figure out how to make a 40X60 workshop/garage. Do you have any resources for something like this for a newby? Do I need just a slab or is a foundation necessary?
Mike...wouldnt the power screed have been cats ass on this job?
The whole floor sloped to the 3 drains. I don't use it when we have drains like this floor.
Was the course ever made ??
Great video Mike I have one question how far apart did you have the trucks from each other? because I'm a concrete finisher as well and when I order concrete the plant always asks me how far apart I want my trucks.
That depends on how fast you can empty them and screed them. I usually tell them 10 - 15 minutes apart. Unless it's a more difficult pour under a deck.
Montana heat cold ! But the wind is the killer!
Great video. First I've seen girls doing concrete. Much respect! Next they'll tearing off roofs.
Yea, they're good workers. They listen and learn, then just do it without complaining.
How much more would it have been to add re-bar or at least wire. Seems short sighted but maybe an enginerd specified the job.
Yea, it was engineered. Probably around 750.00 for wire mesh. Like I said, it's not my call. There was fibermesh in the crete. We don't have any problems with cracks as long as the sub-grade is compacted like it should be.
I was gonna ask you -“What kind of forms were you using that you only needed a cpl kickers?” But then you answered my question at the end when you said you did get a bow in the form. Great that you fixed it right then and there cuz it’s a pain coming back and saw cutting and chipping an edge that got away from ya.
Those were concrete curbs you were pouring against where there wasn’t any forms, right?
🤜🤛
It was actually a 4' frost wall with some of the wall above ground. We pour floors inside frost walls like this a lot here in Maine.
Your opinion on no rebar?
what do you do when it rains 10 days later and you find standing water all over the place?
What are you talking about, there's floor drains in this??
@@MikeDayConcrete I meant low spots that were missed. I have seen this in many large building with floor drains where there are small pockets of standing that don't drain out. Hell I have seen basements where the drain is on one side and the other side has water. I realize you are the expert and never have that happen to you.
Hey Mike, Great videos! I have a question: I live in New York state, just north of Buffalo. I've seen guys getting ready to pour that have like 4" of crushed stone down and others pour right on the dirt....I was wondering what the stone bed does for the concrete or just on the dirt what is the difference..Thank's Paul
Both are good, stone or gravel. We pour on both a lot. Just have to make sure they are compacted very good. Stone is a little better if the area is damp or you think you may have a water problem. Especially if there is ledge around, usually if there is ledge in the ground there is water so crushed rock is good for a sub-base in that case.
@@MikeDayConcrete Thanks Mike, Have a good Christmas!
Mike, no rebar?
It wasn't in the spec, I explained that in the video. It's not my call on this job.
thanks for the vid Mike ,,,,
Thanks for watching Nathan!
Suggest thickening the perimeter as a footer 1' or below frost depth with 2 #4 continuous bars
Is this actually a pole barn they're building? It looks like a footer around the edges with studs for a stick built?
They told me it was a post and beam pole barn.
I have a 20 by 25 area I want to concrete easy access and good foundation what do you think it would cost if a contractor you hire to frame it and pout it?
What is the round about est for something like this?
Would this setup here be good for a machine shop. As far as the eight of machines?
Yes, a 6 inch floor would be very good for a machine shop. As long as the sub-base of gravel is done properly.
@@MikeDayConcrete Don't do a sloped floor in a machine or metal fab shop. The floor needs to be flat, flat for machine/work setup and fabrication layouts. I had a metal fab building with a slope to drain slab, drove me nuts having to compensate every time I did a metal fab layout on the slab. I eventually had it over-poured with a 4" flat slab.
What slump did you pour this on? And do you out fiber in all of your orders
It was around a 6 slump, Yes fiber in all the mixes.
I need the help and support I’m interested in stamping too
hey there, im building a 36x56 barn and am looking at 5-6". if you dont mind, about how costly was this pour? thank you
Matt, sorry I only do pricing in my private membership group. Just call around and get 3 estimates in your area. That'll be more accurate that way.
I would like to learn more of the business side for sure
Thanks Jonathan, stay tuned I'm working on it.
Hey Mike, how much lower than grade do you generally set your drains on a floor this size?
It's usually up to the General Contractor. I like at least 1/8" per foot but that's hard to do an really big floors. We had about 2" slope from the outside walls on this one.
Im pour concrete in north Arizona went is freezing temperature but and the summer in Phoenix im pour concrete in temperature around 110 and 115 but I'm honest you are from the old school no many people work like you
Thank You for watching!
I am amazed you guys don't use a vibrator to remove the air and compact the freshly poured concrete especially on a job like that. I thought that would be standard worldwide practice.
Vibrating slab on grades is not typically standard in the US unless there is a lot of exposed edges. Elevated decks, columns, walls and beams should always get vibrated.
🤜🤛
psidvicious is right, it's not needed on a slab like this.
Good job boss
Thank You!
Another great video. I'd just recommend to place camera closer.
I know, we're trying to get the whole thing in the vid.
Hey there I've got a new pole barn 30 x48 I'm planning a 6 inch slab with 6 inch of stone but I'm in a heavy clay area which sub base is best for clay #1 clean or 2 cruch and run ?
Dig out the clay depending on how deep the frost goes in your area and fill with good clean crushed gravel. Compact it in 6 to 8 inch lifts. I would suggest finding a really good excavator in your area and taking their advice. My advice is just in general.
I would like that program as I am thinking about starting my own in a couple years once I get better under the current guy I'm working for. Want to know about pricing, estimates etc like you were saying. I have def seen the potential especially when I am at housing developments. Other day I handed out multiple cards for my boss to housing developers who just seen our Van. So much business with just those 3 cards to housing developers. I could have started my own thing just off that
Trev, for sure. We all start somewhere. It's a good time to start with work being so busy.
awesome vid
Thanks Mike!
If you do a training program you might also add the tools you need section.
it would be great if you could give us a little bit of info! im from ontario and just started my own concrete company and im getting clientel but looking to further my business and build it up.
Minimizing mistakes! As a concrete worker myself, thats the greatest advice!
For sure, most mistakes can be costly.
Would see be interested in learning the business side of concrete work. The more info the better; in my opinion
I'm going to work on that after Christmas. Should be out in a few weeks.
It would be nice to know about running a concrete business
I'm working on something now.
Why no vapor barrier?
Not sure why they decided not to have one. Not my call though.
@@MikeDayConcrete Did they put Xypex into the mix? = waterproof concrete.
What state you from?
Maine
Yes Maine!
HOW ABOUT FOR ME TRYING TO DO MY OWN WORKSHOP SLAB. WHAT I WILL NEED, HOW THE DIRT NEEDS TO LOOK BEFORE HAND? HOW MANY PEOPLE TO HELP, PERMITS?? FOR THE GUY JUST WANTING TO DO IT MYSELF.
I have a lot of videos showing how to pour concrete floors. And my concrete slab course teaches you how to set up, pour and finish a slab. Plus it shows you all the tools you'll need. The gravel base depends on what is already there and what kind of climate you live in. In Maine it's usually a minimum of 2' of 3/4" crushed gravel. Compacted in 6" lifts and leveled using a self leveling laser.
Florida year round work. But summers better pour early
How early do you pour in the summers?
Have poured as early as 3 am. Got smart finally and just do grading and watch guys pour. Let the young bucks do the work. Going on 58.
I'm interested in a business course. Thanks!
I'm working on it, stay tuned.
Would love that
The program
Hi does the concrete not creep when u put a fall in the floor
Derek, do you mean a slope. It doesn't creep or sag, unless you pour it too wet.
Washington is about same as Maine
Thanks for that!
Weight of machines
180 to 200 lbs for ours
start that school of how to be in business - Tom
I'm working on it now.
Be interested in the business program Mike.
I'm working on it John, thanks.
Your laser might even be able to shoot pitched floors. I know our topcon laser was capable of it
Nice job though guys and gals
Aaron, I shoot pitched floors all the time, especially in garages. I just adjust the receiver accordingly.
Great work .. But next tym plz place the camera closer to the end where concrete is laid down.. About the program u could start a podcast and bring people who are entrepreneurs like u.
A podcast is possible.
I’m interested in the business & I got a small company
Mississipoi
Awesome, little warmer down there than here in Maine I bet.
I'm still not great at screeding I can rub walls like crazy never get ahead of me never had concrete ever get ahead of me
Teach me
Keep watching Teddy. If I get enough people I'll start on the Business course.
Wouldn’t mind getting a look at a business course if you get it up and running Mike! I’m in the process of getting my own started.