Andrew one of the things I enjoy most about your videos is that you take the time to follow up and show us how your work stands up to time. Excellent job.
Most people would shy away from this Andrew goes right at anything . Learning as he goes Fearless dude 20 year in the concrete biz Andrew earned my respect
@@mmaybee4379 It’s a pad in front of the shed obviously if they wanted a perfect finish on it they would’ve hired a concrete finisher really the only thing I took issue with was the guys tone in his comment asking everybody if they have a clue. I’m sticking with my original assessment that he’s a total douche nozzle LOL
Very interesting to see you making the concrete slab and your follow up on your jobs so everybody can see your experience work. Thank you for sharing your journey. God bless you and your family.
Two things you might consider on a concrete patio. You can use an edging trowel for a nice rounded edge, like many sidewalks and you can do a broom finish to give a nice texture, especially when it is outside for people to walk on. I think the concrete delivery guy did a great job...that's a lot of concrete to finish and the driver/boom operator really made the job a bit easier.
I learned from an old school guy that did concrete for 40 years. We always edged everything. After floating we would wait for the concrete to set more and go over it with a hand float and trowel. The boss had some shovels he heated up and pounded completely flat. He cut a groove on the side edge for pulling the wire up. We always skreeted the pad with a good strait edge. If we didn't have one long enough we would set a pipe through the middle for the strait edge to ride on and pull it back out. The wetter the concrete is when pouring the harder it gets but too wet equals more cracks later on. A very wet pour will crack. Whenever we did steps we ordered a 4 slump, for a pad a 6 slump. We did a lot of exposed aggregate jobs also. They are harder. No hate here. Just passing on what I learned from the old school guys. I think you have a great work ethic. You don't see that in younger people much anymore. You remind me of myself when I was younger. You can't be afraid to try..you gotta do it to get the experience. You make it work with old equipment and you get it done. If something breaks you fix it. That is the way to make money. Keep it in your pocket and don't blow it on brand new stuff unless you have to. Keep expenses down. There aren't many companies that do concrete the old method. Everyone just floats it and done now. My boss would have hit me with a shovel if I didn't edge it and hand trowel the pad. But like said. No hate.
nice job, you keep getting better results each job you do. I like that you're not afraid to buy tools and equipment as needed. You don't do this often like a dedicated concrete worker, people need to cut you some slack.
Somehow I must have missed this one. I love watching floors being laid, havent got a clue why though. So nice to see Levi looking so chipper, R.I.P. Levi. Thanks again :)
Nice video and great work Andrew. I remember that 2nd slab and building. That's where you tore down a small storage shed and took down some trees. The place looks so nice now. Good job.
When I saw that concrete truck coming up the driveway with the chute out in front ready to go,,,,,, Boyyyyyy I actually got a little excited. Your videos are THE BEST
It’s good to have a skilled friend! Been eyeing one of those power screeds myself, need to pour a floor in my pole barn. Great video, my grandson Sam is going to love this one with all the dogs!
Considering what this guy can build and do which seems to be everything and anything and people are giving him stick about laying concrete which he has done a fine job.
One man show does something to help out and not afraid to tackle it if it’s not his cup of tea(yet) For a man who ignores some good TH-cam videos on how to screed concrete he does a good job.
Great videos. Similar trade to me. I wouldn't bother with rebar in this application as the concrete isn't under tension. It actually decreases the lifetime due to rust, it's essential for load bearing spans, but laid on a solid base should be fine :) Fun fact: the Roman Pantheon isn't reinforced and it's still standing!
I'm getting ready to pour a 22x10 ft slab that's gonna be covered to store things. The storage room will gets about 3 hrs of direct sunlight a day here in Fl. I'm using the strongest concrete they sell with the additives for extra strength. I see lot of very good concrete guys on YT that don't use rebar, mess, or plastic in warm climates for much larger pours than mine. Are any of those necessary for my size slab? My base has crushed shell that has a very hard pan under it from it breaking down over the years. I'm not trying to be cheap, but I don't want extra work if not needed Thanks for any advise!
Nice vibrating tool! Great video, Andrew. As Usual. Love showing it to us at the wedding party, and the dog with the tie, how great is that! You are teaching with your patience with all the arm-chair quarterbacks. Merry Christmas.
Vapor barrier always a good ideal, it’s cheap and if you do stone or tile in the future don’t have to worry about moisture coming up thru the slab, plus it sweats less. Nice work Andrew. Wish more people would do vapor barrier under patios and decks.
Glyn mead built a 52x80 shop he had someone who’s been doing concrete for probably 40-50 years and they used mesh rebar is for big commercial buildings with big heavy equipment dumbass
Not bad. Some positive tips in case you do more concrete. Buy some pull over mud boots to protect your feet and work boots from the chemicals used in Crete. Use a shovel to settle the concrete in near the edges by stabbing up and down before floating out. It removes small air voids. Float from back to front starting at the edge side to insure it's run off pitch. Lightly broom the surface after floating from side to side for nicer finish and traction. Use concrete floating edgers to make control joints and use a hand edger to round off and finish the edges. I like your ambition and work ethics. Also, I enjoy your vids along with Levi. Keep the vids coming. You learn as you go, so do many viewers.
Wearing some rubber concrete boots is a must for us. Don't want any concrete burns! We pour concrete for a living though, not just once in a while. Good job guys.
Would be good to have an expansion joint of sill seal or foamboard and flashing between building and slab. Wood and concrete should keep separate. Although its got a roof the corners are still exposed and wood will soak up water from the slab. Love watching Andrew's videos and learning how to develop rural property. What a gem.
I had the chuckle at the drivers comment assuming expertise based only on seeing the rented power screed. If that were the case then there are a lot of experts renting equipment at the HD here in town. Great job Andrew. Glad to see you lifted the mesh off the ground for this pour. I have torn out concrete where the mesh could almost be reused because it was left on the ground under the ready mix pour.
Another nice job Andrew. Not as many haters on this concrete job as usual (so far). A lot of people still seem to worry about the wire laying on the bottom but as long as you give the wire a pull up, the rocks (aggregate) get underneath the wire and don’t allow it to get all the way to the bottom. Perfectly adequate for this job. If you do ever decide to get an edger, do your self a favor (and your back) and get a nice, long handled, walk behind one.
Another great video Andrew. You sure are a one man wrecking crew. You should show more of your family because I am sure they give you lots of support. I too run my own one man show and I am happy about that. My wife and kids give me the reason to continue to push hard. Of course, like the saying goes, If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. Thanks for all you do.
I have a patio that had no cracks for first 20 years. Now it's been 38 years and I'm seeing even more cracks. It was done by a pro with rebar. 6" pour on perimeter & 4" in the middle. Cement is a strange beast. It seems to do whatever it wants.
Smart laying that plastic vapor barrier down, you be surprised how many people don't do that; they don't realize that slab will move throughout the year with the temp. change of the seasons.
When it comes to concrete work, it is all about the soil under it. If you have good stable soil underneath you will have no problems. In my area we have expansive clay, and that large of a slab with no relief lines definitely would have cracked. That may be why you got so many comments indicating it would crack. Keep the great videos coming.
It's quite common for concrete to crack. Don't listen to the negative commentors Andrew. Everyone is an expert behind the keyboard! Keep up the good work and videos!
ts: not really. If sub-base is done correctly,pad is reinforced correctly,and the concrete is worked correctly and just as importantly cured correctly crack free concrete is easy enough to achieve.
Isn’t that why you put joints in it?basically tell it where to crack... I guess it doesn’t really mater, it’s not like they are rodding it, edging it, no really finish... just some dudes laying down some backyard concrete
@@lastfanstanding999 I've never installed concrete but every garage I've ever been in (auto tech since '99) has had cracks in the concrete. Maybe it has to do with my climate, who knows. That's the whole reason masons "cut" the concrete. It promotes it to crack in the cuts.
WOW WOW WOW A party with an ice sculpture! Congratulations! Then a small puppy, awwwwwwwww. ::sniff:: You do incredible work and I am glad they threw you a party. You deserve that and more. One day, when I win 200 million in the lottery, I'm going to have you do stuff for people that could never afford it. I'd hire you anyday.
I remember these concrete trucks from when I lived on the East Coast, but for some reason I have never seen one of those over here on the West Coast. But they make so much more sense for many delivery locations than the conventional trucks used here. The long delivery chute in front allows dropping of the concrete where needed but here we use wheel barrows or hired concrete pumpers to spread it.
For some reason unknown to me the Front discharge mixers hasn't caught on out west. There are pockets of areas that use them, like Utah. But the rest of the western states not so much.
Wow, must be your first time pouring Crete. Not bad! Couple tips, get some Crete boots Crete burn is not fun. Drill rebar into shed floor prevents slab from moving. Don't waste your time with wire mesh, have the Crete company put fiber mesh in the mix. Last tip, broom the slab instead of steel trowel, prevents busting your ass when it's wet. Good luck guys!
Stop knocking Andrew's concrete. It's obvious he's still learning how to do concrete finish work and it will come. He's not afraid to do anything. He just needs to learn a little more about finish work. He'll more than likely start acquiring some edgers and tools for expansion joints and a bull float, a tamper, some stair tools. A the most important thing to pick up is experience. The more concrete work you do, the better it will look and last. Each job is a monument that is going to last for years, so you might want to get it right. I love your videos Andrew. You're an inspiration to us all. Keep it up and go get that money kid.
I remember people were worried about no contraction joints put in. I guess the newer fiber reinforced stuff works pretty good. Most of us are afraid of change but im glad to see it held up.
Fiber only is only necessary when you have a lot of freeze/thaw cycles. It helps with shrinkage cracking. It doesn’t help with tension cracking. That’s where a footer and rebar come in
Best tool worth having with your float is an edging trowel, gives a very nice finish and stops any spalling, for the money it would really improve your finished product. I have a beam screed too and we like it but its nothing compared to our roller striker if you are thinking of investing
I've formed, poured and finished a lot of concrete pads for myself and friends and quickly came to many conclusions but the most important is a pad around 10 feet by 30 feet is the limit for an almost fun, single day project for two healthy, strong men. Past that size, it becomes hard, back breaking work that makes you dread seeing the next cement delivery truck delivering its rapidly hardening load. More help would ease the work load but friends seem to disappear about the same time as lunch and the second cement delivery.
Well, if the truck can place it well and accurately, that is most of the work right there. There is work in the initial strike off, but after that the finishing is not much work if you just need a simple surface like that wanted. The worst part is moving concrete and so anytime the truck can get it in place, that saves a ton of work. Just saw another vid where the truck had a conveyor attachment, it could place something like 40+ feet away from the truck.
I did concrete work for a few years as a teenager. I wish we would have had those mechanical screed boards then. We hand screeded with a 2x4 then tamped with a jitterbug, then floated with a bull float then hand troweled twice, once if it was getting a broom finish. Good to see you helping your friend out. Slab looks nice, great video.
Truck driver let 'er rip, holy cow. I don't like pouring that quickly. Usually try to screed as we go, too. Not a fan of mesh instead of rebar but it's not wrong. Good job Andrew.
You use little plastic towers about 2" high to support the reo mesh about the plastic while the concrete gets poured on top, that way its in the middle of the thickness of the slab.
I agree he should have elevated the rebar and used twist ties or zip ties to hold the rebars in place they were shifting out of position during the pour.
Andrew,you should have gotten som rubber boots! Gotta protect your feet from those chemicals in the concrete. I like how you’re not afraid to tackle any job. Not a tough job but easy to screw up. Looks good to me!
I like your videos, and I can understand why some people criticize them. The biggest complaint that I read is the cracking. it’s concrete and usually, it cracks we take every step to make a good pour. I really think it depends on your area. You seem to have a lot of rock in your soil. In my area we don’t, the ground is a lot softer. We pour a 6” pad for driveways with rebar. it seems to hold up pretty well in the freezing weather and hot summers. I would imagine you could pour a 3” pad and it be the same. But keep the videos coming we all enjoy them even the haters.
Commenters need to stop and think before commenting their ignorant thoughts. In Andrew's area their is a lot of rock under ground. The ground is not as soft as in areas that is mostly soil and sand so it does not move much underneath. That is why he gets away with no control joints etc. The concrete poured that way in my area(southeast) would definitely crack. Even when it's poured correctly it still cracks. So think before commenting or you make yourself look stupid.
Plenty of rebar that wasn’t tied together. It pretty much negated any potential benefits. You could have thrown anything in there and had the same result. Didn’t you see how it just moved out of the way when the concrete poured in? It’s supposed to hold the concrete in place, not be pushed around by it.
Ok. The next time I’m getting paid to do a job I’ll stop everything to make sure I have a camera that’s set up and that it’s in focus. Then I’ll stop the crew so that I can document every step for people to watch. Haven’t you ever noticed on videos done by concrete contractors that they are always voice-overs and time lapse? It’s for a reason.
Power screed I believe looks like a decent job. I know it’s a lot easier for people to criticize than put down concrete. I learned doing cattle barn floors with screed pipe grading to the drains. It’s above grade finished flat so no water issues nice work 👍 great content
Small bits of broken cinder block holding up mesh will eliminate running around in concrete in a panic. Suggest for next project, rubber membrane between concrete and house base. Concrete edger and all good. Nice vibro screeder.
Definitely a hard worker and can get almost anything done from what I see . Sometimes it not the best craftsmanship but I’m guilty of that at times the do . Depends on how much customer wants to spend on a job . More it pays the better job the customer will get.
I know the driver, I work for the non union side of the company. Really nice guy. I’m not sure why he poured it so fast and messy though. Our contractors would kill us lol
I think people thought it would crack because the mesh and rebar you put in you ended up walking on while using your motorised smoother thinking you might have flattened to the floor.. but obviously its all worked out great...I think maybe the wire mesh and rebar will be close to the bottom instead of the middle to help strengthen it but only time will tell . Great job has always Andrew stay safe
Concrete expert starter pack: "I used to pour and form concrete with my friend and his dad (or any obligatory relative or friend) and this is not how its done this is a hackjob" " You have a lot of fans just saying you did good work, but they are just misguiding you cause this is the opposite of a good job". Man I wish I had a nickle for how many "experts" watch your videos, and any other laborers videos just to critique them cause they think they are better and can teach you a thing or two.
When I did my workshop I used a box of these wire curly things that were like thousands of hard springs you put in the mix - a few surfaced when tapping the surface smooth but it ain't cracked and seems to be a strong raft
Did a pretty good job for someone that does not usually do this. My dad owns a concrete company and I work for him so of course in my eyes it is horrible, but back when I did not know any better I would think it was okay. Also, a pour this size is not easy for amateurs.
i really like it to see people with the exact right shoes to walk IN concret and if the rebars are really fixed that they can`t move! and i like sarcasm!
Lover the videos, appreciate that you are willing to take on any and all challenges but I have to say, concrete flatwork is not your forte. Still fun to watch.
Always ALWAYS separate wood from concrete. Foam expansion joint, thick visqueen or some other heavy plastic. If the siding is hardy board and the trim vinyl you are probably OK. But with snow if that is a standard Masonite style siding and wood trim, it will rot from touching the concrete in just a couple years. The concrete holds moisture which rots the wood if in contact with the concrete. Voice of experience speaking here.
You guys did a good job but if you want a pro finish try edging the sides of the slab next time. It only takes a few minutes and it makes for a much better looking job. It also helps prevent the slab from chipping on the edges. Also if you trowel the concrete AFTER you float it you will get a much smoother finish. But usually a broom finish is typical for anything outside. Just some friendly tips for improvement. This is the second slab I’ve seen were you left the edges ragged.
Andrew one of the things I enjoy most about your videos is that you take the time to follow up and show us how your work stands up to time. Excellent job.
Most people would shy away from this Andrew goes right at anything . Learning as he goes
Fearless dude
20 year in the concrete biz
Andrew earned my respect
20 years in the business and that earns your respect? Wow. That was a terrible finish on that slab. He has no clue. I wonder if you even have a clue?
@@jrocha82 wow you sound like a real douche nozzle 😂
@@tycobb8621 cause he called out the truth? He’s a hard worker but it still looks like shit.
@@mmaybee4379 It’s a pad in front of the shed obviously if they wanted a perfect finish on it they would’ve hired a concrete finisher really the only thing I took issue with was the guys tone in his comment asking everybody if they have a clue. I’m sticking with my original assessment that he’s a total douche nozzle LOL
It would be nice to have a friend like Andrew that has his talent.
Very interesting to see you making the concrete slab and your follow up on your jobs so everybody can see your experience work. Thank you for sharing your journey. God bless you and your family.
Two things you might consider on a concrete patio. You can use an edging trowel for a nice rounded edge, like many sidewalks and you can do a broom finish to give a nice texture, especially when it is outside for people to walk on. I think the concrete delivery guy did a great job...that's a lot of concrete to finish and the driver/boom operator really made the job a bit easier.
I learned from an old school guy that did concrete for 40 years. We always edged everything. After floating we would wait for the concrete to set more and go over it with a hand float and trowel. The boss had some shovels he heated up and pounded completely flat. He cut a groove on the side edge for pulling the wire up. We always skreeted the pad with a good strait edge. If we didn't have one long enough we would set a pipe through the middle for the strait edge to ride on and pull it back out. The wetter the concrete is when pouring the harder it gets but too wet equals more cracks later on. A very wet pour will crack. Whenever we did steps we ordered a 4 slump, for a pad a 6 slump. We did a lot of exposed aggregate jobs also. They are harder. No hate here. Just passing on what I learned from the old school guys. I think you have a great work ethic. You don't see that in younger people much anymore. You remind me of myself when I was younger. You can't be afraid to try..you gotta do it to get the experience. You make it work with old equipment and you get it done. If something breaks you fix it. That is the way to make money. Keep it in your pocket and don't blow it on brand new stuff unless you have to. Keep expenses down. There aren't many companies that do concrete the old method. Everyone just floats it and done now. My boss would have hit me with a shovel if I didn't edge it and hand trowel the pad. But like said. No hate.
The driver made the job a lot easier for you boys. Driver definitely knows what he’s doing.
nice job, you keep getting better results each job you do. I like that you're not afraid to buy tools and equipment as needed. You don't do this often like a dedicated concrete worker, people need to cut you some slack.
Somehow I must have missed this one. I love watching floors being laid, havent got a clue why though. So nice to see Levi looking so chipper, R.I.P. Levi. Thanks again :)
Nice video and great work Andrew. I remember that 2nd slab and building. That's where you tore down a small storage shed and took down some trees. The place looks so nice now. Good job.
When I saw that concrete truck coming up the driveway with the chute out in front ready to go,,,,,, Boyyyyyy I actually got a little excited. Your videos are THE BEST
Buy yourself an edging tool. It's just a small hand tool you go around the edges with while it's still wet and it gives a professional finish.
It’s good to have a skilled friend! Been eyeing one of those power screeds myself, need to pour a floor in my pole barn. Great video, my grandson Sam is going to love this one with all the dogs!
Considering what this guy can build and do which seems to be everything and anything and people are giving him stick about laying concrete which he has done a fine job.
One man show does something to help out and not afraid to tackle it if it’s not his cup of tea(yet) For a man who ignores some good TH-cam videos on how to screed concrete he does a good job.
Great videos. Similar trade to me.
I wouldn't bother with rebar in this application as the concrete isn't under tension. It actually decreases the lifetime due to rust, it's essential for load bearing spans, but laid on a solid base should be fine :)
Fun fact: the Roman Pantheon isn't reinforced and it's still standing!
I'm getting ready to pour a 22x10 ft slab that's gonna be covered to store things. The storage room will gets about 3 hrs of direct sunlight a day here in Fl. I'm using the strongest concrete they sell with the additives for extra strength. I see lot of very good concrete guys on YT that don't use rebar, mess, or plastic in warm climates for much larger pours than mine. Are any of those necessary for my size slab? My base has crushed shell that has a very hard pan under it from it breaking down over the years. I'm not trying to be cheap, but I don't want extra work if not needed Thanks for any advise!
@@da324 my advice is get someone local who has experience to help out. Make sure sub base is compact and able to bear load.
Nice vibrating tool! Great video, Andrew. As Usual. Love showing it to us at the wedding party, and the dog with the tie, how great is that! You are teaching with your patience with all the arm-chair quarterbacks. Merry Christmas.
Vapor barrier always a good ideal, it’s cheap and if you do stone or tile in the future don’t have to worry about moisture coming up thru the slab, plus it sweats less. Nice work Andrew. Wish more people would do vapor barrier under patios and decks.
Always good to see a new video. That shed turned out nice. Thanks for sharing!
Gotta like that concrete truck driver.... these guys have lots of experience on pouring the stuff!~
Hey haters this is not to hold the empire state building is just an entertainment slab .😎 Andrew don't you ever stop bringing us your awesome videos
Glyn mead built a 52x80 shop he had someone who’s been doing concrete for probably 40-50 years and they used mesh rebar is for big commercial buildings with big heavy equipment dumbass
No vapor barrier needed on exterior slabs
@@ryker1725 no.
Andrew Camarata: I’ll give Bonded Concrete a try.
Frost is more powerful then the Empire State Building 😂
Labrador's - One of the best breeds - In the UK we use them as guide dogs for blind people - Rock solid temperament, loveable and utterly loyal
Here in China we use them as a #4 with a coke.
@@SC2TiMeLorD -- 🤣🤣🤣 Sick -- but funny!
@@CitizenPerkins no just sick!
@@gbwildlifeuk8269
Yes.
Glad he put that roof over it since the pad was poured up to that plywood siding. Turned out to be a nice addition to the property.
Nice work Andrew!!🖒
That driver was awesome to help out and assist!!🎖🏆
Not bad. Some positive tips in case you do more concrete. Buy some pull over mud boots to protect your feet and work boots from the chemicals used in Crete. Use a shovel to settle the concrete in near the edges by stabbing up and down before floating out. It removes small air voids. Float from back to front starting at the edge side to insure it's run off pitch. Lightly broom the surface after floating from side to side for nicer finish and traction. Use concrete floating edgers to make control joints and use a hand edger to round off and finish the edges. I like your ambition and work ethics. Also, I enjoy your vids along with Levi. Keep the vids coming. You learn as you go, so do many viewers.
crazy...why didnt they put on some gumboots?
and that concrete man works for you for and alllowed amount of time.. so stop and take your time, dont feel rushed
Wearing some rubber concrete boots is a must for us. Don't want any concrete burns! We pour concrete for a living though, not just once in a while. Good job guys.
Would be good to have an expansion joint of sill seal or foamboard and flashing between building and slab. Wood and concrete should keep separate. Although its got a roof the corners are still exposed and wood will soak up water from the slab. Love watching Andrew's videos and learning how to develop rural property. What a gem.
@Eric Wesson when are you posting your video?
I had the chuckle at the drivers comment assuming expertise based only on seeing the rented power screed.
If that were the case then there are a lot of experts renting equipment at the HD here in town.
Great job Andrew. Glad to see you lifted the mesh off the ground for this pour. I have torn out concrete where the mesh could almost be reused because it was left on the ground under the ready mix pour.
Well, at the end of the day, if an old customer still welcomes you back to their property then that means you did a pretty good job.
Another nice job Andrew. Not as many haters on this concrete job as usual (so far). A lot of people still seem to worry about the wire laying on the bottom but as long as you give the wire a pull up, the rocks (aggregate) get underneath the wire and don’t allow it to get all the way to the bottom. Perfectly adequate for this job. If you do ever decide to get an edger, do your self a favor (and your back) and get a nice, long handled, walk behind one.
Congrats Andrew for your 200K subscribers here's to a million!!!
412K now lol. Love the videos and he's kicking ass!!
Dad's Account 417 a week later , he is marching fast twards a million
Hey if Levi is happy it's all good!
Haters, gonna Hate, Andrew, don't let them get to you. I'm sure you've been an inspiration to so many people who admire you.
Another great video Andrew. You sure are a one man wrecking crew. You should show more of your family because I am sure they give you lots of support. I too run my own one man show and I am happy about that. My wife and kids give me the reason to continue to push hard. Of course, like the saying goes, If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. Thanks for all you do.
I have a patio that had no cracks for first 20 years. Now it's been 38 years and I'm seeing even more cracks. It was done by a pro with rebar. 6" pour on perimeter & 4" in the middle. Cement is a strange beast. It seems to do whatever it wants.
@Eric Wesson Yes.. exactly.. Isn't that's why all concrete eventually cracks.
Yup. That’s why they say there’s two types of concrete. Cracked concrete and concrete that is going to crack
Jon Castile usually water is the culprit. Softens the soil, or expands it, soil shifts. Then the concrete cracks.
Always good to help a friend Andrew.
0:48 "didnt want this just filled up with junk". I feel a revisit is required to ensure this is in fact the case.
Real nice of the truck driver to help out with some advice.
Yeah most guys would dump the concrete and drive off. He seemed to realise a little bit of help may be needed.
Levi is the best! Loved the video, thanks Andrew.
Smart laying that plastic vapor barrier down, you be surprised how many people don't do that; they don't realize that slab will move throughout the year with the temp. change of the seasons.
When it comes to concrete work, it is all about the soil under it. If you have good stable soil underneath you will have no problems. In my area we have expansive clay, and that large of a slab with no relief lines definitely would have cracked. That may be why you got so many comments indicating it would crack. Keep the great videos coming.
I wish I had a friend who knows as much as you Andrew! Good job
It's quite common for concrete to crack. Don't listen to the negative commentors Andrew. Everyone is an expert behind the keyboard! Keep up the good work and videos!
ts: not really. If sub-base is done correctly,pad is reinforced correctly,and the concrete is worked correctly and just as importantly cured correctly crack free concrete is easy enough to achieve.
ts6034 ketboard?
It shouldn't be common. I pour over 50 beds (min 9x5 meter) a year and none have cracked.
Isn’t that why you put joints in it?basically tell it where to crack... I guess it doesn’t really mater, it’s not like they are rodding it, edging it, no really finish... just some dudes laying down some backyard concrete
@@lastfanstanding999 I've never installed concrete but every garage I've ever been in (auto tech since '99) has had cracks in the concrete. Maybe it has to do with my climate, who knows. That's the whole reason masons "cut" the concrete. It promotes it to crack in the cuts.
WOW WOW WOW A party with an ice sculpture! Congratulations! Then a small puppy, awwwwwwwww. ::sniff:: You do incredible work and I am glad they threw you a party. You deserve that and more. One day, when I win 200 million in the lottery, I'm going to have you do stuff for people that could never afford it. I'd hire you anyday.
You do great work man! Both slabs look fine and will be around for a long time.
Just great great to see Levi in his younger years he was so Gentle that little girl .
I remember these concrete trucks from when I lived on the East Coast, but for some reason I have never seen one of those over here on the West Coast. But they make so much more sense for many delivery locations than the conventional trucks used here. The long delivery chute in front allows dropping of the concrete where needed but here we use wheel barrows or hired concrete pumpers to spread it.
For some reason unknown to me the Front discharge mixers hasn't caught on out west. There are pockets of areas that use them, like Utah. But the rest of the western states not so much.
Wow, must be your first time pouring Crete. Not bad! Couple tips, get some Crete boots Crete burn is not fun. Drill rebar into shed floor prevents slab from moving. Don't waste your time with wire mesh, have the Crete company put fiber mesh in the mix. Last tip, broom the slab instead of steel trowel, prevents busting your ass when it's wet. Good luck guys!
My hat is truly off to you... you know a little about everything
That is the neatest cement truck I have ever seen.
Stop knocking Andrew's concrete. It's obvious he's still learning how to do concrete finish work and it will come. He's not afraid to do anything. He just needs to learn a little more about finish work. He'll more than likely start acquiring some edgers and tools for expansion joints and a bull float, a tamper, some stair tools. A the most important thing to pick up is experience. The more concrete work you do, the better it will look and last. Each job is a monument that is going to last for years, so you might want to get it right. I love your videos Andrew. You're an inspiration to us all. Keep it up and go get that money kid.
Driver is a wizard of his art!
I remember people were worried about no contraction joints put in. I guess the newer fiber reinforced stuff works pretty good. Most of us are afraid of change but im glad to see it held up.
Fiber only is only necessary when you have a lot of freeze/thaw cycles. It helps with shrinkage cracking. It doesn’t help with tension cracking. That’s where a footer and rebar come in
I have fiber in my shop. It works great. Birds have been building nests that way for years.
Best tool worth having with your float is an edging trowel, gives a very nice finish and stops any spalling, for the money it would really improve your finished product. I have a beam screed too and we like it but its nothing compared to our roller striker if you are thinking of investing
the best part I like I the family get together, thanks for the video very nice!
Andrew, Your are not only a hard worker but a good friend to many.
Peace,
J/C
I've formed, poured and finished a lot of concrete pads for myself and friends and quickly came to many conclusions but the most important is a pad around 10 feet by 30 feet is the limit for an almost fun, single day project for two healthy, strong men. Past that size, it becomes hard, back breaking work that makes you dread seeing the next cement delivery truck delivering its rapidly hardening load. More help would ease the work load but friends seem to disappear about the same time as lunch and the second cement delivery.
This blows my mind I just poured 119 yards 140ft x 30ft with 5 guys
Well, if the truck can place it well and accurately, that is most of the work right there. There is work in the initial strike off, but after that the finishing is not much work if you just need a simple surface like that wanted. The worst part is moving concrete and so anytime the truck can get it in place, that saves a ton of work. Just saw another vid where the truck had a conveyor attachment, it could place something like 40+ feet away from the truck.
I did concrete work for a few years as a teenager. I wish we would have had those mechanical screed boards then. We hand screeded with a 2x4 then tamped with a jitterbug, then floated with a bull float then hand troweled twice, once if it was getting a broom finish.
Good to see you helping your friend out. Slab looks nice, great video.
Truck driver let 'er rip, holy cow. I don't like pouring that quickly. Usually try to screed as we go, too. Not a fan of mesh instead of rebar but it's not wrong. Good job Andrew.
The Arkle cool pfp 👌
@@xtune5731 Thanks for noticing ~ he's my own creation.
The Arkle yes I do approve of it
You use little plastic towers about 2" high to support the reo mesh about the plastic while the concrete gets poured on top, that way its in the middle of the thickness of the slab.
I agree he should have elevated the rebar and used twist ties or zip ties to hold the rebars in place they were shifting out of position during the pour.
Andrew,you should have gotten som rubber boots! Gotta protect your feet from those chemicals in the concrete. I like how you’re not afraid to tackle any job. Not a tough job but easy to screw up. Looks good to me!
Cool new concrete tool. Thats looks like it makes the tamping process way quicker.
The Driver seems to be a good dude too have around as well! 🕺🏼
I like your videos, and I can understand why some people criticize them. The biggest complaint that I read is the cracking. it’s concrete and usually, it cracks we take every step to make a good pour. I really think it depends on your area. You seem to have a lot of rock in your soil. In my area we don’t, the ground is a lot softer. We pour a 6” pad for driveways with rebar. it seems to hold up pretty well in the freezing weather and hot summers. I would imagine you could pour a 3” pad and it be the same. But keep the videos coming we all enjoy them even the haters.
Damm good job on both concert slabs. I like the tie on the black lab. Thank you
Commenters need to stop and think before commenting their ignorant thoughts. In Andrew's area their is a lot of rock under ground. The ground is not as soft as in areas that is mostly soil and sand so it does not move much underneath. That is why he gets away with no control joints etc. The concrete poured that way in my area(southeast) would definitely crack. Even when it's poured correctly it still cracks. So think before commenting or you make yourself look stupid.
that's a really nice concrete job, looks super clean, and plenty of rebar too.
Plenty of rebar that wasn’t tied together. It pretty much negated any potential benefits. You could have thrown anything in there and had the same result. Didn’t you see how it just moved out of the way when the concrete poured in? It’s supposed to hold the concrete in place, not be pushed around by it.
@@SergioPena20 sergio, i don't see you pouring concrete on any video, i think you're full of **** lol
Ok. The next time I’m getting paid to do a job I’ll stop everything to make sure I have a camera that’s set up and that it’s in focus. Then I’ll stop the crew so that I can document every step for people to watch. Haven’t you ever noticed on videos done by concrete contractors that they are always voice-overs and time lapse? It’s for a reason.
as the brits would say: point taken
Hey, Andrew, GREAT video. Thanks for posting.
You do great work mister you should b proud of your work. Awesome job.GOD BLESS
Cement driver is like, oh just you two working?
There will always be people critical of what you do.
Power screed I believe looks like a decent job. I know it’s a lot easier for people to criticize than put down concrete.
I learned doing cattle barn floors with screed pipe grading to the drains. It’s above grade finished flat so no water issues nice work 👍 great content
Small bits of broken cinder block holding up mesh will eliminate running around in concrete in a panic. Suggest for next project, rubber membrane between concrete and house base. Concrete edger and all good. Nice vibro screeder.
6:06 is that just me or is that that a giant coke bottle near the boat 😂
DrPepper?😂
"Objects in the Video May Appear Larger Than They Are".......gotta watch these things closely!
That driver tho, he is A1
Yup
anyone can pile it up hahaha. he could've poured it a hell of a lot better. nothing special he did here other than make em rake it all out of piles
You say smooth it out like it's peanut butter or something, you lay out concrete , you smoothe out problems with the wife..llol
Definitely a hard worker and can get almost anything done from what I see . Sometimes it not the best craftsmanship but I’m guilty of that at times the do . Depends on how much customer wants to spend on a job . More it pays the better job the customer will get.
I know the driver, I work for the non union side of the company. Really nice guy. I’m not sure why he poured it so fast and messy though. Our contractors would kill us lol
Concrete has been cracking from Roman times and no one don't know when and how will crack lol! cheers Andrew
I wish we could interview the driver of the concrete truck.
I really do appreciate the number of dogs in this video.
U included 🤣😂🤣😘
This Dogs are photoshop They are not reaaal
I think people thought it would crack because the mesh and rebar you put in you ended up walking on while using your motorised smoother thinking you might have flattened to the floor.. but obviously its all worked out great...I think maybe the wire mesh and rebar will be close to the bottom instead of the middle to help strengthen it but only time will tell . Great job has always Andrew stay safe
good point about pushing wire/rebar to bottom of pad....
Concrete expert starter pack: "I used to pour and form concrete with my friend and his dad (or any obligatory relative or friend) and this is not how its done this is a hackjob" " You have a lot of fans just saying you did good work, but they are just misguiding you cause this is the opposite of a good job". Man I wish I had a nickle for how many "experts" watch your videos, and any other laborers videos just to critique them cause they think they are better and can teach you a thing or two.
Andrew, your boots are going to get ruined. Guy on the truck helped a lot too. Good service. Good job with the float
When I did my workshop I used a box of these wire curly things that were like thousands of hard springs you put in the mix - a few surfaced when tapping the surface smooth but it ain't cracked and seems to be a strong raft
Black dog approved , who can disagree with that. Thanks for posting your videos.
Oh no Andrew, here comes all the concrete people that's going to say you did It wrong again. Great job.
Lol ikr
Well, I would not eat it. He forgot the layer of bacon. He sure did a great job, looks good and it will out last my life time. BACON.
funny how I never see any of there video's, Andrew is the best in my book
LOL, Helmet your mommy said clean up your mud pies and get a tubby and go to bed. Just sayin.
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These guys are black belt in concrete
Nice after party to celebrate the pour! I like the roof he added.
Those front loading trucks make so much sense. We don’t have them out here on the left coast.
Did a pretty good job for someone that does not usually do this. My dad owns a concrete company and I work for him so of course in my eyes it is horrible, but back when I did not know any better I would think it was okay. Also, a pour this size is not easy for amateurs.
Congratulations Andrew & Kaiti & Levi
michael different Andrew. He is still a bachelor.
Thanks but congrats to the new couple all the same lol
Awesome video - back to the basics! Thank you for sharing once again!
i really like it to see people with the exact right shoes to walk IN concret and if the rebars are really fixed that they can`t move! and i like sarcasm!
Lover the videos, appreciate that you are willing to take on any and all challenges but I have to say, concrete flatwork is not your forte. Still fun to watch.
your a jack of all trades Mr. Andrew... ;-)
I should have had you pour my basement floor. Looks like a spider web. Cheers from you Northern neighbour.
the truck driver is really nice to help. this not happens all the time good job
Pedro Duque yeah he had time to kill after he dropped the whole load in 60 seconds
Always ALWAYS separate wood from concrete. Foam expansion joint, thick visqueen or some other heavy plastic. If the siding is hardy board and the trim vinyl you are probably OK. But with snow if that is a standard Masonite style siding and wood trim, it will rot from touching the concrete in just a couple years. The concrete holds moisture which rots the wood if in contact with the concrete. Voice of experience speaking here.
Love your work! Great video and showing the process. Have a great weekend!
Love the bow tie on the pooch, keep the videos coming.
You guys did a good job but if you want a pro finish try edging the sides of the slab next time. It only takes a few minutes and it makes for a much better looking job. It also helps prevent the slab from chipping on the edges. Also if you trowel the concrete AFTER you float it you will get a much smoother finish. But usually a broom finish is typical for anything outside. Just some friendly tips for improvement. This is the second slab I’ve seen were you left the edges ragged.
Nice job
Great looking pup