You didn't disappoint 👍 45 years in carpentry and masonry along with other things. I always keep and open mind!! Thats how you learn and get better at you're Kraft!! I learned a few new things from your video!! Ty very much Hi from Boston🖐
I appreciate your knowledge and your willingness to share. I've been in the tile industry for 48 years, contracting for 35. Learned a lot along the way about various trades but not critical details on concrete. I'll certainly be utilizing your offerings as I begin doing smaller room additions and such now that I'm retiring from daily contracting. Thanks for bringing us along.
No doubt the best video on RUclips, maybe the internet, about this subject. The skill and talent really shows in this video, Big respect for people who are OK with being filmed for work.
Beautiful job. When I was growing up in Indio, Ca, my Dad used to do the ground work and setting up the rebar and 2x lumber when working on the family home. I watered the finished cement for days after the pour. I like the way you make each job personal and treat each job like it was your project that you were working on. Your pride in workmanship shows.
All the contractors I know have nothing but respect for roofers, but I roofed for quite a while and I have nothing but respect for concrete contractors. Keep your backs strong and pockets full boys! Great work!
I love watching your videos and your discussion not only about the concrete, but also about some of the other aspects related to the job AFTER your part is complete.
In the 50s and 60s Residential/ Commercial Concrete Construction was the family business when I was growing up and with my Uncle, Brother, and Brother-in-law all branching off and starting their own firm's labor was in much demand. So by the time I graduated from High School, I knew the trade Residental side well but Uncle Sam called and I was off to war. They made me into an Electrician and I never look back after that. Other than code changes I see the trade has not changed much, one, thing though is the kneeboards, wow great, what a time saver, and the rebar shear, (we used bolt cutters), in my day that would have been concrete block and wire mesh job except for the foundation tie into the house. I really enjoy watching you and your crew getten-er-done.
Really great presentation. Well thought out and developed. I learned a number of tips. My hat is off to the home owner! I am also a serious DIY but have never undertaken o project of this magnitude. My wife won’t let me attempt constructing a master bedroom suite on our existing house, so I’ll have to work with a contracter!
Sir I want to thank you for all your videos. The most important part is the voice over. I am learning in school and even official training videos are filmed live and the guy sounds like a tired dog on hot day. every time he moves all you hear is his tool belt jingling and heavy breathing. once again your videos are top notch.
This was the first time I've heard about the plastic forms. WOW! Even though you didn't use them in this video I hope you'll do a video showing them. They are so cool! I have a big project and will definitely order some. I've always hated trashing boards for forms and now I won't have to. Thanks. I love how your videos are informative and real without all the BS and personality others seem to have to put in. Just getting the job done.
I have to say that I'm impressed. Watching how experts go through their process allows us to understand the value of the experience it has taken to get to this level of craftsmanship. The ONLY thing that this DIY'er can see that was missing from this video was the way the re-bar ties into the existing foundation were brought in to line with the planned slab. (Yes, I know it seems obvious but, as said I'm a DIY'er.) Nice Messrs O'Dell. Much appreciated. Thank You.
Good commentary, thanks. And I appreciate your talking about curing, as concrete is a chemical reaction that hardens over time and does best with watering. It eventually drys, but the cure is the key.
I worked with an engineer in CA for 40 years. There is such a thing as over reinforcing concrete. #3 @ 18"o.c. is better for slab on grade. Anchor bolt spacing is tied to the shear wall above. if your shear walls are over 6' long, 5/8" AB @ 48"o.c. probably would have been fine. Too bad engineers are so expensive because they can save the cost of needless over design. Over design is not better. It is simply a waste of resources. Don't forget to cut crack control joints. Great job. Great video.
unfortunally ACI code requires a min on 0.0018bh for minimum reinforcement to minimize cracking this is also noted on the latest version of the CBC. as an example 0.0018(4"thick by 18" strip) = 0.1296 square inch of steel and a #3 is 0.11 square inch which is less than allowed by code).
Great video. The whole time I was thinking it would've been cool if the homeowner went with concrete walls too, maybe even cheaper than wood frame with the current cost of lumber.
always great to see the ODELL CREW do their thing - its artful! when people love and respect what they do, its not work - its art! well done mate! thanks for sharing!
Great videos I have a few questions. 1. How long did this total process take? 2. How long did just the concrete pour take? 3 thanks for the answers my man!’
1. Would tying in the concrete slab work the same way in a 2nd floor? 2. Also when drilling the rebar 45 degrees in. Would most of the rebar be in the compacted material below the existing slab and not in the actual concrete 3. Finally, does the new concrete bond well to the old concrete or is a chemical bonding agent necessary before hand? Excellent job. Been looking for one of these videos for a while
Very nice as always. I'm outsourcing a 18'x18'x4" slab pour in an old shed and the guy who's going to do it was impressed that I did the prep work so well and that we both watch your videos. :) I usually bag mix but this is too large and I don't have the gear / experience yet. Have you ever done a video on dealing with concrete trucks and special things to consider when using one? I want to do a couple slab pours later this summer for parking pads and am using this shed pour for the experience.
Great video. Love the DIY aspect to this. Looks like he dropped that shower stall about 2" in the slab. I always get confused why sometimes gravel is placed above the plastic liner like you did here, and other times below it.
bless your soul for using Dobies where needed, Everytime I hire a concrete contractor I have to argue with them because they don't want to bother with lifting bars off the ground with dobies! BTW. did the homeowner make a video of the rest of the addition?
looks good but I would recommend to blow out the holes with more air pressure such as a air compressor using a air nozzle with a 6" stem. Getting as most of the dust out is important. Also, when installing the rebar into the hole after injecting the epoxy, I would twist it slowly into the hole and then pack the any extra around any voids.
Odell is the best in the west! At least in Southern California! Not like those other poser concrete pumpers trying to act like they do the work but it’s actually just another crew that he subs it to.
Awesome video. Kudos to you. Sorry if this has been asked. What is the purpose of the black box for the shower drain? Is that to have room to move the drain pipe when tile work comes?
Great work as usual! I haven't bumped into any of your videos recently? As an old mud slinger I have to ask; if the purpose of the gravel is drainage why does it sit on top of Visqueen? If they were reversed at least the Visqueen would prevent the slab from absorbing ground moisture??
That concrete has a lot of water it looks like. Much easier to pour than the stuff I have been use to. I am fixing up an old homestead cabin on a very remote property and need to mix and pour concrete footers and am still contemplating if I should build the walls out of stone or if i should attempt to form and pour the foundation walls
Hi David, I was surprised that the code didn’t ask for the moisture barrier to continue under the edge beam and up the inside of the form , that is a requirement in Australia!
It’s wired on the Titile 24 sheet over here in cali it show to put the stone under the moisture barrier and the engineers sometimes have it showing like Odell but depending where you are and who your is inspector will make you re do the original way and just put the barrier above the stone construction just has so many ways on how we approach it Things keep changing 💪.. Good job Odell
I guess you can do your own trade work on your house ? Some places you have to take a short test to get the trade permit. Some places if you have an Arch or PE degree they'll issue the permit. Excellent video.
Spot-on about watering afterwards. It rained on and off for 2 months after I did my wshop floor, (24ft x 12ft, 18 inch ring-beam, 6 inch slab, 8 inch welded mesh-fabric, flat within 1/16 inch). It got watered when it wasn't raining. It was specified as C-20 concrete, (20N/mm) and is tough as, er... concrete! Start with the foundation right, the whole building will be right.
Steels from the existing foundations to the new footings you'd be lucky to get that in the footings alone for a small extension in the UK you build very sturdy over there.
Great video. I understand the homeowner did the plumbing. I saw a stand pipe at the left rear corner, did his waste lines route to it? If so, does it run exterior to the side of the addition and the house and then "Y" into the main waste line that connects to the city tap? Thxs. Again good work.
Hours scouring RUclips and Google for how to box out a shower like this and your video is the only one that shows how it's done. Thank you!
Exactly the same here
No bullshit music and a real explanation of what is going on. Subscribed.
@@Ti0Luch0
TY
You didn't disappoint 👍
45 years in carpentry and masonry along with other things. I always keep and open mind!! Thats how you learn and get better at you're Kraft!!
I learned a few new things from your video!! Ty very much Hi from Boston🖐
YW
Gl
I appreciate your knowledge and your willingness to share. I've been in the tile industry for 48 years, contracting for 35. Learned a lot along the way about various trades but not critical details on concrete. I'll certainly be utilizing your offerings as I begin doing smaller room additions and such now that I'm retiring from daily contracting. Thanks for bringing us along.
Great
GL
TY
Watching these videos is like going to trade school, and actually learning a trade. Thanks for taking the time to share your skills...!
YW
We just need some hands on training and we would kill it out there
@@aanthonyha I don't doubt it brotha
GOOD
@@OdellCompleteConcrete 7o7oo9987o7oi8p
No doubt the best video on RUclips, maybe the internet, about this subject. The skill and talent really shows in this video, Big respect for people who are OK with being filmed for work.
YW
And respect for the proud
Beautiful job. When I was growing up in Indio, Ca, my Dad used to do the ground work and setting up the rebar and 2x lumber when working on the family home. I watered the finished cement for days after the pour. I like the way you make each job personal and treat each job like it was your project that you were working on. Your pride in workmanship shows.
TY
A weird question, did you happen to know a girl named Brianna Soto in Indio?
All the contractors I know have nothing but respect for roofers, but I roofed for quite a while and I have nothing but respect for concrete contractors. Keep your backs strong and pockets full boys! Great work!
I understand
Ty
That's weird, in Australia both roof tilers abd roof plumbers aswell as conceters are dodgy and overpriced...usually
I love watching your videos and your discussion not only about the concrete, but also about some of the other aspects related to the job AFTER your part is complete.
Thanks
In the 50s and 60s Residential/ Commercial Concrete Construction was the family business when I was growing up and with my Uncle, Brother, and Brother-in-law all branching off and starting their own firm's labor was in much demand. So by the time I graduated from High School, I knew the trade Residental side well but Uncle Sam called and I was off to war. They made me into an Electrician and I never look back after that. Other than code changes I see the trade has not changed much, one, thing though is the kneeboards, wow great, what a time saver, and the rebar shear, (we used bolt cutters), in my day that would have been concrete block and wire mesh job except for the foundation tie into the house. I really enjoy watching you and your crew getten-er-done.
Things keep changing.
People are pretty much the same
The amount of details in this job is huge!
Excellent work! 👍👍👍👍👍
Yes
TY
Really great presentation. Well thought out and developed. I learned a number of tips. My hat is off to the home owner! I am also a serious DIY but have never undertaken o project of this magnitude. My wife won’t let me attempt constructing a master bedroom suite on our existing house, so I’ll have to work with a contracter!
I hear that
GL
TY
You guys are the real deal. Salute to you and the homeowner! Awesome. Thanks!!
TY
Sir I want to thank you for all your videos. The most important part is the voice over. I am learning in school and even official training videos are filmed live and the guy sounds like a tired dog on hot day. every time he moves all you hear is his tool belt jingling and heavy breathing. once again your videos are top notch.
So nice of you
This was the first time I've heard about the plastic forms. WOW! Even though you didn't use them in this video I hope you'll do a video showing them. They are so cool! I have a big project and will definitely order some. I've always hated trashing boards for forms and now I won't have to. Thanks. I love how your videos are informative and real without all the BS and personality others seem to have to put in. Just getting the job done.
Maybe I'll use some one day
TY
I have to say that I'm impressed. Watching how experts go through their process allows us to understand the value of the experience it has taken to get to this level of craftsmanship. The ONLY thing that this DIY'er can see that was missing from this video was the way the re-bar ties into the existing foundation were brought in to line with the planned slab. (Yes, I know it seems obvious but, as said I'm a DIY'er.) Nice Messrs O'Dell. Much appreciated. Thank You.
TY
GL
You always offer so much great detail in your narration. This one is exceptional. Keep on...
@@MCMXI1 TY
Awesome explanation while working! Thank you for breaking things down so well for us.
YW
GL
Good commentary, thanks. And I appreciate your talking about curing, as concrete is a chemical reaction that hardens over time and does best with watering. It eventually drys, but the cure is the key.
Yes
TY
I worked with an engineer in CA for 40 years. There is such a thing as over reinforcing concrete. #3 @ 18"o.c. is better for slab on grade. Anchor bolt spacing is tied to the shear wall above. if your shear walls are over 6' long, 5/8" AB @ 48"o.c. probably would have been fine. Too bad engineers are so expensive because they can save the cost of needless over design. Over design is not better. It is simply a waste of resources. Don't forget to cut crack control joints. Great job. Great video.
I believe over engineering is a real issue of concern
unfortunally ACI code requires a min on 0.0018bh for minimum reinforcement to minimize cracking this is also noted on the latest version of the CBC. as an example 0.0018(4"thick by 18" strip) = 0.1296 square inch of steel and a #3 is 0.11 square inch which is less than allowed by code).
I just wish I was fit enough to do this myself. At least I can check on whether someone that I employ is doing things correctly. Thanks for sharing.
YW
GL
Very pleasing to watch every step. Even when I'm away from work. I'm happiest watching concrete get poured.
Me too
TY
Great job! Both Odell and the homeowner. I would like to see his finished product of that addition.
You and me both!
Still kicking butt and laying them down! Another killer job! Best on RUclips and the West Coast! Tell those other clowns keep working on their tans!
Sounds good
TY
Great video. The whole time I was thinking it would've been cool if the homeowner went with concrete walls too, maybe even cheaper than wood frame with the current cost of lumber.
Great point!
Maybe some day
Still have to use lumber to form it up, maybe cmu or icf is the way to go now
Concrete walls are nightmare....electrical, plumbing hanging cabinets, drywall...its way more difficult
Super cool. I've got to know a bunch of the trades over the years, but concrete still seems like voodoo cause I never did it. This was illuminating.
@@timrizzo3941 great
GL
Your jobs are always amazing, I would love to see what the finished product look like after the room it's completed.
Me too
TY
@@OdellCompleteConcrete NVC you are doing well and share your happy to help 🆘 you can
Thank you for posting. I’m learning a lot from your videos. God bless Odell
TY
I appreciate your detailed narrative. Very informative! 👍
Al in Portland OR
TY Al
Love how in depth and calm he is explaining step by step....
TY
always great to see the ODELL CREW do their thing - its artful! when people love and respect what they do, its not work - its art! well done mate! thanks for sharing!
I concur
TY
Much better than the classes I had with the carpenters union.
I'll bet
TY
Nice work! Would love to see the finished room addition.
We will when we start on phase two
Great videos I have a few questions.
1. How long did this total process take?
2. How long did just the concrete pour take?
3 thanks for the answers my man!’
1 week
6 hours
Yw
Learned alot, thank you. Looks great.
Glad it was helpful!
This is almost ASMR! Reminds me of watching golf! Really helpful.and informative, keep it up! 👍
It’s the rare do-it-yourself homeowner who knows what he’s doing. 👍
Yes
1. Would tying in the concrete slab work the same way in a 2nd floor? 2. Also when drilling the rebar 45 degrees in. Would most of the rebar be in the compacted material below the existing slab and not in the actual concrete 3. Finally, does the new concrete bond well to the old concrete or is a chemical bonding agent necessary before hand?
Excellent job. Been looking for one of these videos for a while
bonding agent is needed.
The entire dowel is in concrete
@@OdellCompleteConcrete How thick is the exising slab you drilled into?
I appreciate all that you have shared with us over the years. Your hard work and knowledge base is valued.
I appreciate that!
This is an incredibly helpful video, thank you for taking the time to make it.
YW
TY
wow, you know a great deal, thank you so much. great video as well! the addition of the drone footage! thank you for that unique perspective
YW
TY
Love your working details and explaining the steps.
another great video, ty.
lumber prices are stupid right now, i went to get some 3/4 ply gis and they wanted $103 each.
ouch!
Time to use plastic or steel
Love watching hard work being done on my day off 😂
Good idea
TY
I'm not a builder, but this was so satisfying. Thanks!
Great Job as always, love watching your videos!
YW
TY
Very nice as always. I'm outsourcing a 18'x18'x4" slab pour in an old shed and the guy who's going to do it was impressed that I did the prep work so well and that we both watch your videos. :) I usually bag mix but this is too large and I don't have the gear / experience yet. Have you ever done a video on dealing with concrete trucks and special things to consider when using one? I want to do a couple slab pours later this summer for parking pads and am using this shed pour for the experience.
That's great.
I haven't did a dedicated video, but I talk about that in some videos
"DIY" with lots of assistants, but I'm impressed with his work.
Yes
Me too
Excellent work raises the company's reputation Thanks for taking the time to sharing
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tY
We love our Mexicans 🇲🇽😃👍
If they are citizens you love Americans. If illegal then yeah Mexicans.
This is the right way to do things ❤❤❤ much love.
$65/board! Wood is expensive nowadays!
Yes it is insane
Great video. Love the DIY aspect to this. Looks like he dropped that shower stall about 2" in the slab. I always get confused why sometimes gravel is placed above the plastic liner like you did here, and other times below it.
Tile will be built up for a handicap stall flush to floor
I sure hope the homeowner used Mobil 1 synthetic when he sprayed the boards
He had Castrol
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Noooooo!
@@OdellCompleteConcrete at least cut with some diesel?
That look good...only thing was an expansion joint required according to building codes?
Why Mobil 1? What does that do?
Try suggesting stamping the slab, big savings on flooring. I stamped wood planks in mine and it turned out fantastic. Great job!
Great idea!!
TY
10 dislikes? Possible from people who are to lazy to do it the correct way
I can only imagine it’s other concrete firms lol
Yes. What he's doing would never get approved in many countries
There are no dislikes anymore. Well you can't see em anyways.
these fantastic videos are helping build my owner builder confidence which I need since I cannot get labor to come up to my mountain top build site.
I hear that.
GL
you have the best videos for diy guys.
TY
Thank you very much you are share us how to Concrete Foundation for a Room Addition.
Yep as always a beautiful job. Your a real pro-David and a lot of pride in your work and it shows.
Thank you very much!
No thank you for these great videos.
bless your soul for using Dobies where needed, Everytime I hire a concrete contractor I have to argue with them because they don't want to bother with lifting bars off the ground with dobies! BTW. did the homeowner make a video of the rest of the addition?
Not yet but I would like to see the finshed product
I don't know much about concrete but I love your Work .
TY
looks good but I would recommend to blow out the holes with more air pressure such as a air compressor using a air nozzle with a 6" stem. Getting as most of the dust out is important. Also, when installing the rebar into the hole after injecting the epoxy, I would twist it slowly into the hole and then pack the any extra around any voids.
Sounds good except for the packing part
Incredible video production and highly professional job you give your industry a good name
That's good to hear.
TY
Odell is the best in the west! At least in Southern California! Not like those other poser concrete pumpers trying to act like they do the work but it’s actually just another crew that he subs it to.
Good point.
TY
That is a bad ass job good work I learned a lot from this videos good teaching thank you very much keep up the good work.
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TY
I dont car what anyone thinks, this is art.
so impressive and creative,very modern!
Love your videos. I have some concrete work coming up and always get so much information watching your work.
That's great
GL
Awesome video. Kudos to you. Sorry if this has been asked. What is the purpose of the black box for the shower drain? Is that to have room to move the drain pipe when tile work comes?
Yes
High quality work with each detail explained well. Thanks.
YW
TY
Perfect video would love the rest on how to build the rest of add on great video over all
Me too
TY
Love watching pro's do nice work!!
Thanks 👍
Dude, I'm normally not very easily impressed !!! My hat off to yo you and Homowner Great job 👍 👊
Excellent Videos and info Odell! Well narrated too!
Great video man!
Ty
I love these videos. I always learn so much from your techniques and recommendations.
Great work as usual! I haven't bumped into any of your videos recently? As an old mud slinger I have to ask; if the purpose of the gravel is drainage why does it sit on top of Visqueen? If they were reversed at least the Visqueen would prevent the slab from absorbing ground moisture??
To protect the plastic
@@OdellCompleteConcrete That being the case, then what's the purpose of the plastic??
That concrete has a lot of water it looks like. Much easier to pour than the stuff I have been use to. I am fixing up an old homestead cabin on a very remote property and need to mix and pour concrete footers and am still contemplating if I should build the walls out of stone or if i should attempt to form and pour the foundation walls
With the cost of lumber, go with block, unless you can repurpose the form lumber for framing
your presentation is excellent. Thanks for the lesson
TY
Concrete looks more like water! The setup was awesome!
I wish
TY
Hi David, I was surprised that the code didn’t ask for the moisture barrier to continue under the edge beam and up the inside of the form , that is a requirement in Australia!
That's interesting, haven't seen that yet. It's probably coming.
We put the vapor barrier above the stone. and then the bars. Moisture in the stone or lack of it can cause curling of the slab.
It’s wired on the Titile 24 sheet over here in cali it show to put the stone under the moisture barrier and the engineers sometimes have it showing like Odell but depending where you are and who your is inspector will make you re do the original way and just put the barrier above the stone construction just has so many ways on how we approach it
Things keep changing 💪.. Good job Odell
I guess you can do your own trade work on your house ? Some places you have to take a short test to get the trade permit. Some places if you have an Arch or PE degree they'll issue the permit. Excellent video.
Owner builder, or contractor
Nice. Clean. Professional.
My respect 🙏 🙌
TY
mirror finish on concrete , excellent work, thank you , very instructive
This video really helped me grasp the concept!
Great
GL
Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge mate, much appreciated.
YW
TY
Spot-on about watering afterwards. It rained on and off for 2 months after I did my wshop floor, (24ft x 12ft, 18 inch ring-beam, 6 inch slab, 8 inch welded mesh-fabric, flat within 1/16 inch). It got watered when it wasn't raining. It was specified as C-20 concrete, (20N/mm) and is tough as, er... concrete! Start with the foundation right, the whole building will be right.
So true
Steels from the existing foundations to the new footings you'd be lucky to get that in the footings alone for a small extension in the UK you build very sturdy over there.
Yes we have earthquakes here so it has to be strong
Thanks for sharing. This has been a very helpful video.
Impressive work! You're a true craftsman. 👍😎
TY
Nice job. A lot of work for a small extra room
Yes it is
Great video. I understand the homeowner did the plumbing. I saw a stand pipe at the left rear corner, did his waste lines route to it? If so, does it run exterior to the side of the addition and the house and then "Y" into the main waste line that connects to the city tap?
Thxs. Again good work.
Voice-over is the best best way to do videos.... Hate it when people do time lapse video's and add crappy music..
I barely know anything about concrete but this was sure amazing to me
Quality concrete practice, excellent finish.
TY
Awesome! We did the same addition.. although the holes to current slap were not on an angle. Subcontractor could not pass the first inspection.
That's a bummer
Thank you for sharing your hard work and talent. Great video.
TY
Im learning so much becouse of your Videos! ☝️💯😎
Glad to hear it
ThankYou. Good communication and attention to detail. Your explanation paints a God picture! Stephen australia
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