Heard about you from Perkins Brothers. Awesome content👍 I constantly hear you talk about the physical side of things, but for me it has always been the mental side that has gotten to me working in construction. Theres NOTHING worse than working with people with a poor attitude day in and day out. The constant profanity laced complaining, the screaming matches between owners / supervisors / employees, dishonest work (do it but don't tell the client, or make sure they don't see you), straight up dishonesty being told to bill for things that were never done, etc.. Its refreshing to see there are people working in this trade that have standards, integrity, professionalism, are goal and team oriented, and actually care about what they are doing. 👍👍
Man you guys make it look easy. So satisfying to watch and a testament to why "smooth is fast." I don't know why so many Carpenters refuse to work smarter not harder. It's like your less of a man if you don't destroy your body. Only to go home to self-medicate and then complain about it. lol
Laid back and relaxed are words I never would have associated with concrete. My early days in the trades were working for a contractor who was pretty laid back most of the time. His customers trusted him enough pay based on time and materials. Most days during a project he would show up around 10 with coffee, spend five minutes checking with his brother on how things were going and another five or ten talking to the homeowner. Even those rare times when he was actually working on the site there wasn’t any real push to work faster, just a nice steady pace. The exception was any time we were getting concrete. The he was like a man possessed. I’m not sure how much was from having to wait for the truck to show up and how much was from not wanting to pay the surcharge for taking too long to unload the mixer
Smallest diameter concrete hose I ever saw. We used to use a reducer and put a 4" hose on the end. Nobody was holding that with one hand. We used a rope and a hook made of rebar to control the nozzle and a couple guys behind with hooks to move the hose around - and it was heavy. Took muscle to yank that thing around. Man, that pour was a piece of cake. No help needed to move the hose around. Concrete flowed so nicely that no vibrator was used. No hard raking. Things have sure changed in the last few years. We had tshirts that said "Concrete: go hard or go home".
These vids are the most excellent .... and the editing is outstanding ... was an art director for a long time for Target and seriously impressed. great work in alll ways
I really admire your efficiency in your systems, I'm a framer, started my own business two years ago and still trying to dial in my systems, and I like how your approach combines short term efficiency, high quality work, and longevity for your body in a good balance. I'm just across the Puget Sound in Everett actually, I'd love to visit you guys on a jobsite some day.
We usually cut the tops of those verticle stakes off below form line so we don't have to screed around them, and so we're not tempted to reuse old stakes. Would be pretty easy for you guys to do right after you raise the forms to grade.
Blow-out warning! (Or at least "form creepage" warning.) When you form your step-downs, the fluid concrete exerts pressure against the forms on one side, and against the earth on the other. The earth is not going to move, but the 'face' form of your step-down might--bringing all the attached formwork along with it. This is especially true if the step-down is taller, and the footer runs at the top and bottom are short (see 15:05 in the video) Think of it this way... Your step-downs are essentially "walls" with wood formwork on one side and the soil on the other. You need the same restraint as you get from snap-ties in wall forms--except in this case the snap-ties need to anchor into the soil on that side of the "wall." Obviously you did okay on this pour, but if it was me I'd want to put some 2x4 kickers at the step-downs.... otherwise you might find your forms getting pushed downhill.
Really enjoyed this episode (been following for some time). As I get ready to tackle my own gnarly footer/foundation project here on a mountain in Japan, I've picked up so many pointers from your videos. Especially that gap between bottom of 2x12 and the ground. *That* was surprising and informative. And the mix ratio was especially helpful (though I have to translate it to megapascals or whatever...). Cheers from Shimoda!
Big T, I really appreciate that you watch out for the health of everyone on the job site. I’ve worked for what I would call ‘good bosses’ but the bottom line was often suck it up instead of, how can we approach this differently to make it easier
We always make a full day out of framing and pouring the footings, keeps up smooth with a steady 5 to 6 guys. Not much you can do after you pour besides pulling pins and cleaning up.
Good job you guys Ryan you are a animal you make that job look easy. And as far as getting a perfect yield on your concrete is if you dig your forms in and that's too much work. But in the end we all know the owner pays for the concrete so who cares right
say 16 yds went into the footings which are 18" x 8" that gives 432 feet of footings. If a triangle of height 2.5" and base 2.5" leaks out the bottom of the footing that adds up to a volume of ~0.7 yd which is a lot of 5 gallon buckets :)
Good one. Do you dab your screws with anything to keep the concrete from filling the heads? Fresh new Ivory soap works for me when needed. Big fan of ABC over here in P.T.
Please explain why you form footing instead of digging into ground, I’m assuming you are up in the north west of country, it’s the only place I’ve seen this done. Not complaining, I think it’s good for all viewers who are not in trades to understand building techniques in one area don’t work every where. Great video
Not really an expert here, but I’d guess they don’t have a frost level to put it below, so it’s cheaper to just form the footing vs dig it out. Would love to hear a more authoritative answer on this though
So where I live we usually vibrate the concrete to get rid of air bubbles. I'm not so sure we'd be able to just ignore those 2 inch gaps on the bottom... But no worries, all our foundations are poured in prefabricated styrofoam forms anyway.
In our area of California, I notice the raised foundation is dug in a trenching fashion with the framing and iron work mostly above grade. I have not seen the foundation layed (sp) on top of the ground. Wondering why?
Theres not much spill out the bottom because the concrete isnt getting vibed my man. Footing will be much stronger and denser as the vibrator removes air and consolidates it
Howdy. I just found you and really appreciate your narrative and work/production methods. I am trying to learn about concrete because I plan on building a house and I already know how to do all the other shit. However, there was one thing I was curious about - which was what was the slump and air temperature, as well as location? I only ask this because I live in Portland Maine where folders need to be at least 36 inches below grade, and there’s also foundation drainage issues and requirements. Thanks very much and stay safe. Oh yeah I’m subbed!
No disrespect to anyone!!! But I work in the same business and I too have a gut and I hate it. I work just as hard if not harder then my guys, I enjoy my jogs and bike rides and yet I have a gut!!!
Basements seem to be more popular where the frost line is deeper. If you already have to dig down 3 or 4 feet you might as well dig another 2 or 3 feet and have a full basement.
Why does Cali think they invented everything*lmfaoo. They're like Edison. Nobody claimed it yet? Yea actually we made it. That's our shit. Yea that other thing too. All me bro. Trust me. Lol
Si necesitan trabajadores pueden llevarme con visa de trabajo soy Salvadoreño y mi trabajo siempre ah si en construccion lo malo que aqui de gana muy poco 😔
Acho muito estranho gastar tanto concreto aparentemente à toa, porque as vigas foram criadas à flor da terra, sem armações de vergalhões. Pior: não há estacas/pilares para suportar as vigas baldrames, nem sapatas e o terreno parece ser um aterro instável. Como resultado, tudo o que for construído por sobre esta "base" certamente ficará instável, etc. Enfim, mesmo não sendo do ramo da construção civil, achei fraca esta apresentação, que não me causou boa impressão - antes pelo contrário!
These vids are the most excellent .... and the editing is outstanding ... was an art director for a long time for Target and seriously impressed. great work in alll ways
These vids are the most excellent .... and the editing is outstanding ... was an art director for a long time for Target and seriously impressed. great work in alll ways
Heard about you from Perkins Brothers. Awesome content👍 I constantly hear you talk about the physical side of things, but for me it has always been the mental side that has gotten to me working in construction. Theres NOTHING worse than working with people with a poor attitude day in and day out. The constant profanity laced complaining, the screaming matches between owners / supervisors / employees, dishonest work (do it but don't tell the client, or make sure they don't see you), straight up dishonesty being told to bill for things that were never done, etc..
Its refreshing to see there are people working in this trade that have standards, integrity, professionalism, are goal and team oriented, and actually care about what they are doing. 👍👍
You say your a framing crew, but you put finishers to shame. Excellent video and you are very wise and talented sharing your craft. Thank You.
My boy RyRy2real !!!!!!!!!! Get some and im stoked to see him repping the TFA concrete shirt !! 🤟🤟🤟🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Man you guys make it look easy. So satisfying to watch and a testament to why "smooth is fast." I don't know why so many Carpenters refuse to work smarter not harder. It's like your less of a man if you don't destroy your body. Only to go home to self-medicate and then complain about it. lol
I really like your laid-back, yet efficient approach to concrete. It might even make me enjoy placing concrete.
This was a super fun watch, we plan on getting more in depth with our videos on our jibs in the coming future !
Laid back and relaxed are words I never would have associated with concrete. My early days in the trades were working for a contractor who was pretty laid back most of the time. His customers trusted him enough pay based on time and materials. Most days during a project he would show up around 10 with coffee, spend five minutes checking with his brother on how things were going and another five or ten talking to the homeowner. Even those rare times when he was actually working on the site there wasn’t any real push to work faster, just a nice steady pace. The exception was any time we were getting concrete. The he was like a man possessed. I’m not sure how much was from having to wait for the truck to show up and how much was from not wanting to pay the surcharge for taking too long to unload the mixer
,or from not having enough mud!
Smallest diameter concrete hose I ever saw. We used to use a reducer and put a 4" hose on the end. Nobody was holding that with one hand. We used a rope and a hook made of rebar to control the nozzle and a couple guys behind with hooks to move the hose around - and it was heavy. Took muscle to yank that thing around. Man, that pour was a piece of cake. No help needed to move the hose around. Concrete flowed so nicely that no vibrator was used. No hard raking. Things have sure changed in the last few years. We had tshirts that said "Concrete: go hard or go home".
i like how for the drone still shot... everybody lays on the foundation except you, you get right down in the dirt thats WHATS UP
This channel is hidden gem of youtube!
It is indeed.
I was always "playlist manager". Crucial role.
These vids are the most excellent .... and the editing is outstanding ... was an art director for a long time for Target and seriously impressed. great work in alll ways
I really admire your efficiency in your systems, I'm a framer, started my own business two years ago and still trying to dial in my systems, and I like how your approach combines short term efficiency, high quality work, and longevity for your body in a good balance.
I'm just across the Puget Sound in Everett actually, I'd love to visit you guys on a jobsite some day.
We usually cut the tops of those verticle stakes off below form line so we don't have to screed around them, and so we're not tempted to reuse old stakes. Would be pretty easy for you guys to do right after you raise the forms to grade.
I appreciate the real time.
Made that job look too easy! Well done, and thank you for putting out such educational building content!
Your absolutely right Tim better to order a yard extra and waste it then order a clean up and pay for the yardage not on the truck.
Your stabila rbeam rocks.
Blow-out warning! (Or at least "form creepage" warning.) When you form your step-downs, the fluid concrete exerts pressure against the forms on one side, and against the earth on the other. The earth is not going to move, but the 'face' form of your step-down might--bringing all the attached formwork along with it. This is especially true if the step-down is taller, and the footer runs at the top and bottom are short (see 15:05 in the video)
Think of it this way... Your step-downs are essentially "walls" with wood formwork on one side and the soil on the other. You need the same restraint as you get from snap-ties in wall forms--except in this case the snap-ties need to anchor into the soil on that side of the "wall."
Obviously you did okay on this pour, but if it was me I'd want to put some 2x4 kickers at the step-downs.... otherwise you might find your forms getting pushed downhill.
Really enjoyed this episode (been following for some time). As I get ready to tackle my own gnarly footer/foundation project here on a mountain in Japan, I've picked up so many pointers from your videos. Especially that gap between bottom of 2x12 and the ground. *That* was surprising and informative. And the mix ratio was especially helpful (though I have to translate it to megapascals or whatever...). Cheers from Shimoda!
Excelente trabajo 👏 👍 💪 👌 🙌
Big T, I really appreciate that you watch out for the health of everyone on the job site. I’ve worked for what I would call ‘good bosses’ but the bottom line was often suck it up instead of, how can we approach this differently to make it easier
Very good 👍👍
We always make a full day out of framing and pouring the footings, keeps up smooth with a steady 5 to 6 guys. Not much you can do after you pour besides pulling pins and cleaning up.
Good work the one corner looks at of square.
Thanks for the video 👍✌
Great job nice video
Good job you guys Ryan you are a animal you make that job look easy. And as far as getting a perfect yield on your concrete is if you dig your forms in and that's too much work. But in the end we all know the owner pays for the concrete so who cares right
Ese es el mejor trabajo enstados unidos la construccion a mi me gustaria viajar y trabajar
amazing job
the voice of ryan renolds
I wish I could work for this guy
say 16 yds went into the footings which are 18" x 8" that gives 432 feet of footings. If a triangle of height 2.5" and base 2.5" leaks out the bottom of the footing that adds up to a volume of ~0.7 yd which is a lot of 5 gallon buckets :)
If you cut the vertical rebar off, what locks the wall to the footing!
What’s the difference, benefits between using a line pump trailer or pump truck.
Good one. Do you dab your screws with anything to keep the concrete from filling the heads? Fresh new Ivory soap works for me when needed. Big fan of ABC over here in P.T.
Please explain why you form footing instead of digging into ground, I’m assuming you are up in the north west of country, it’s the only place I’ve seen this done. Not complaining, I think it’s good for all viewers who are not in trades to understand building techniques in one area don’t work every where. Great video
Not really an expert here, but I’d guess they don’t have a frost level to put it below, so it’s cheaper to just form the footing vs dig it out.
Would love to hear a more authoritative answer on this though
Probably going to back fill around the foundation
@@clayjones553 that was my thought
So everything is level then your panels set right on top of the footing pretty smart right
Footing drains
So where I live we usually vibrate the concrete to get rid of air bubbles. I'm not so sure we'd be able to just ignore those 2 inch gaps on the bottom... But no worries, all our foundations are poured in prefabricated styrofoam forms anyway.
In our area of California, I notice the raised foundation is dug in a trenching fashion with the framing and iron work mostly above grade. I have not seen the foundation layed (sp) on top of the ground. Wondering why?
I missed a part. Did you remove the spreader bars and drop in the rebar in? And then add back the spreaders?
Молодцы!
I'm here!
Oh no you ain't not here!!
@jennifur zoe I sure am!
Theres not much spill out the bottom because the concrete isnt getting vibed my man. Footing will be much stronger and denser as the vibrator removes air and consolidates it
Howdy. I just found you and really appreciate your narrative and work/production methods. I am trying to learn about concrete because I plan on building a house and I already know how to do all the other shit. However, there was one thing I was curious about - which was what was the slump and air temperature, as well as location? I only ask this because I live in Portland Maine where folders need to be at least 36 inches below grade, and there’s also foundation drainage issues and requirements. Thanks very much and stay safe. Oh yeah I’m subbed!
Nice
Not bad. Not bad at all.
Do you all vibrate the concrete?
Hello
What spreader cleat do you use?
Thank you
Did the "concrete" you were pouring contain any stone, any size? looks just sand? were they strong enough?
I went over the line pump mix during the video.
so i finally figured it out. to have more flow, you need to add more cement, not more water to a little cement mix :D :D :D
What air compressor would you recommend besides the max high pressure? @awsomeframers
For framing?
Do you guys have any links to your playlists?
Not sure if you use Spotify or anything, but I figured I'd ask :D
I had to go back and make sure, did you say galactic acid?
Lactic acid, the stuff that makes your muscles feel sore after a workout.
No disrespect to anyone!!!
But I work in the same business and I too have a gut and I hate it.
I work just as hard if not harder then my guys, I enjoy my jogs and bike rides and yet I have a gut!!!
Do you spray any form release on the boards? Didn’t see any.
no we didn't
No vibration?
😎👍
How old are you guys? How long have you been doing this? Are you guys all related?
No basements in northwest?
Basements seem to be more popular where the frost line is deeper. If you already have to dig down 3 or 4 feet you might as well dig another 2 or 3 feet and have a full basement.
How are you getting all those shots? Is it all drone footage?
The aerial footage is drone, and the rest is GoPros mounted to whatever is available
No hate. I thought footings get backfilled so why try to make them nice and smooth? Besides pushing all the rocks down
You need a level surface for the wall forms or knee walls.
👌👌👌👌👌👌❤️🙏
Please label your episodes for each project as episode 1 or 2 etc.... It will be easier for us to look for previous episodes
sure thing, thanks for the suggestion
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Why does Cali think they invented everything*lmfaoo. They're like Edison. Nobody claimed it yet? Yea actually we made it. That's our shit. Yea that other thing too. All me bro. Trust me. Lol
If it was easy, everybody would be...
I often wonder...is there a special washing machine for washing "construction clothes"? I mean, concrete, etc. might somehow damage a regular washer!
Coin laundry.
What am I doing here?
Si necesitan trabajadores pueden llevarme con visa de trabajo soy Salvadoreño y mi trabajo siempre ah si en construccion lo malo que aqui de gana muy poco 😔
No way is that only 2 five gallon buckets of squeeze out at the bottom ..... not that your method is bad, just saying
Acho muito estranho gastar tanto concreto aparentemente à toa, porque as vigas foram criadas à flor da terra, sem armações de vergalhões. Pior: não há estacas/pilares para suportar as vigas baldrames, nem sapatas e o terreno parece ser um aterro instável. Como resultado, tudo o que for construído por sobre esta "base" certamente ficará instável, etc. Enfim, mesmo não sendo do ramo da construção civil, achei fraca esta apresentação, que não me causou boa impressão - antes pelo contrário!
You're doing it all wrong. Starting with the fact that you don't have any Mexicans working with you. Lol. Jk. Great work guys.
Too much yap yap yap
🙂 P*R*O*M*O*S*M!!
These vids are the most excellent .... and the editing is outstanding ... was an art director for a long time for Target and seriously impressed. great work in alll ways
These vids are the most excellent .... and the editing is outstanding ... was an art director for a long time for Target and seriously impressed. great work in alll ways