TIP: Don’t use rounded rock for you gravel base, as it won’t “lock in” like jagged cut rock. Also place the rock below grade, so you don’t have a shallow pour.
@@izzo4231 Beneath the natural level surface. You dig down 2-3 inches, pour the rock in and bring the stone level to the grade, and set your forms ontop and pour your slab.
Great video. Captions for the sound effects gave me a laugh. One thing I really appreciate is showing how you clean the tools right away and clean up the job site. A simple task that keeps things working and looking good. Kudos.
Thanks! Glad you liked it. Yeah you really have to be quick to clean concrete tools otherwise that thing layer will dry and stick to it. A clean site is a safe site too!
Thanks so much. I love that I don't have to listen to someone's boring commentary and I can still understand it 100%. I might give this a shot over the weekend, to make a foundation for a pool heater. :)
Very good video. Watched this without audio as a demo before I tackle my first concrete pad. One note; marker 5:02 shows the pad as concrete is being spread to the edges, then marker 5:57 looks like the edges of the concrete pad are smoothed with an edge tool.
Thanks. No edge tool in this video. This was more of a basic slab. If you want more info and how to use some of the tools I have a new video up on making a small concrete slab. Check that one out. Good luck on yours
It is easy. People try to make you think it is hard to do----their job security. HA My dad and uncle build the house i grew up in. Only the second my Uncle built who later built many houses. They poured the concrete and never had cracks or anything and that was done in 1957!
I've watched a dozen or so concrete videos and this is the best DIY of the bunch. Good job. Could have used a bit of voice over and advice but overall a great video. Thanks!
Great video, thank you. Thinking of doing the same thing either in the fall or waiting until Spring next year. I will refer back to this video for sure. Great job!
You should consider putting basalt fiber reinforcement into a concrete mixture. It's not necessary of course, but it helps a lot to prevent small cracks.
You can for sure. But nobody sells anything like that locally here and it's too expensive for this small slab. If I was pouring a shed base or something decorative I might invest in it
Hi there 👋 Why pour concrete on stones /gravel in the beginning? How about pouring over flat tiles/ slabs, is that okay? Perhaps it will prevent weeds growing through too.
Hey! Typically you'd pour it over stone like this for a backyard slab to help with drainage underneath. If water does get under it the whole slab can move up and down as one, not a sludge of mud under it. It also bonds to the base rock you lay down and that helps give it a bit more strength. If you already have broken concrete or tile you may need to remove it first because the new concrete won't bond to that
Nice work, can you provide some spec details? Size of the slab Depth How many inches were gravel and how many inches concrete in depth How many bags of concrete you used? Thank you
Thanks. Sorry for the late reply but it was about 4'x4', about 3" thick concrete after the rock. You just need enough rock to cover the ground and I think I used 5 or 6, 60lb bags if I remember correctly
You’re gonna have a thinner slab (usually it’s 4inches minimum) if you raise the stone up above the bottom of the 2x4 form. Probably okay for what you’re doing… but a larger pad/shed slab less than 4 inches thick is asking for some cracking if any appreciable weight is put on it and/or if the base is not stable.
Technically yes....it will last longer and be less prone to issues over time, but I've definitely done it for less because I was in a hurry. But a cure and seal concrete sealer can alleviate the need for it.
Great tutorial! No two minute intro with stupid video effects, no five minute long backstory about helping your dad do this when you were a kid, no lame attempts at humor... JUST TUTORIAL!!! Could you reach other people how to do this?
Thanks, I appreciate it! I try to just show what needs to be shown in all my videos with explanations where needed. I can only reach others if people watch and like the video, and if they share it around on social media. Thanks for watching!
Nce vid, it came out great, what is the size of your slab, your cement bags and how many bags did you use? And what type of gravel and how much did you use?
Thanks. It's just basic 10-15 mm pea gravel and you put down a couple inches, or 4 buckets worth. The slab we made was 4'×4' and about 2.5" thick and it took 7, 55 lb bags of Quikrete concrete. If you are wondering how many you may need just google concrete calculator and input your dimensions, it will shoot out how many bags you need. Hope that helps
Thanks. Not yet I haven't. In fact the only time I've had a foot injury was in shoes and also carbon fiber toed boots. Took a nail through each into the foot lol
Hi there, your video is really great. Thanks for sharing. Could you share how many bags of concrete you used? I counted about 6 bags you threw away. Much appreciated.
Thanks, glad you liked it. It was 6 that I used yup. But if you want, Google concrete calculator and the very first result is what I use. You plug in your dimensions, and it spits out how many bags you need. Home that helps!
I just left it like that for a simple, but very grippy texture so my parents don't slip if it's wet or even maybe a bit icy. After screeding and then tapping again it actually isn't a bad finish for something like this, but for something that will be more visible, you may want to smooth it out
I thought you were supposed to mix aggregate, sand, cement and water together...(I'm just learning)...Can you please explain why you spread the rock first? How does the mix not run out the bottom?
Nobody is walking back here without shoes or boots on, but I see what you're saying. Thanks, glad you liked it. I have a newer video with voiceover as well if you want to check that out
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That captions for non audio parts is hilarious lol
Wow. Nice slab. But a "bit" overkill for a "Trashcan slab." (i.e. 2 sets of rebar!) IMHO for a slab that size 3500-4500 Psi concrete without metal/rebar would have sufficed.
Way up in central Canada, almost straight north of Texas, in Saskatchewan. It's some pretty terrible dirt, especially with the many years of drought right now lol
Depend on the weight you're going to put on it. If it's not going to be insanely heavy stuff on it, you can make it bigger and use these same steps and materials.
I watched your videos on the shed last night and then looked up what all you helped with and my project list is now a lot longer lol. Quick question, if you wanted to build a larger pad would the process be the same? For example if you wanted to make one to put a kids basketball goal on or to use for a shed bed or even possibly expanding outside seating area... I really appreciate how informative you are.
Thanks so much! Glad I could add to your list lol so for a larger pad the process is the same, but if you go large enough for a shed I would work from one side to the other, smoothing a little as you go because the concrete will start to set up on you over time. Mix a few bags, pour it on one side, smooth out, continue on from there. If you pour a pile like I did, only bigger for a larger slab, it might start to slightly harden and be a pain to work with. Hope that helps and thanks for watching, good luck on yours! Keep me posted
No prob. Concrete is water cured, so keeping it wet over the course of a few days helps it cure slower. If it dries out too fast it increases the risk of it cracking and curling
If I remember correctly we used about 7 or 8. If you Google "Concrete calculater" the very first result is what I use all the time. Enter in your dimensions and calculate. It'll shoot out how many bags you need and how heavy it'll be. Hope that helps and good luck on yours!
I just used some 15-20mm stone, no gravel. We want a bed of stone and no dirt. Not much tho, just maybe a inch or a little over, enough to cover the ground. I also forgot but dampen the stone first, it helps the concrete adhere to it. Good luck!
Couple thousand pounds, way more of you made it thicker. Concrete needs reinforcement in it, it's designed that way. If you don't add it the odds of it cracking a lot and early go way up
Hi there. What are the dimensions of the concrete slab? Also, did you add gravel, concrete, wire mesh AND THEN concrete? If so, do you need to just lay it on the top of the concrete or sink it in? It seems very close to the top. Thanks! Really great video!
For this slab it was about 4'x4'. Once it was dug out I added a layer of rock, not gravel, don't want any sand. On top of the gravel I added wire mesh and just layed it down, then concrete over that. The concrete will flow down through the mesh and into the stones creating a very strong slab. Where you put the mesh depends on the type of load the concrete will see. Heavy loads, like really heavy then you put the mesh closer to the surface, in my case I put the mesh on the bottom of the concrete to prevent cracking from ground movement. Hope that helps!
You could float it, yes. But then you'd have to add texture back onto it for grip anyways. This was fine for me because I wanted lots of grip for my parentsto prevent falls
TIP: Don’t use rounded rock for you gravel base, as it won’t “lock in” like jagged cut rock. Also place the rock below grade, so you don’t have a shallow pour.
What do you mean when you refer to below grade?
Below the level of the ground
@@izzo4231 Beneath the natural level surface. You dig down 2-3 inches, pour the rock in and bring the stone level to the grade, and set your forms ontop and pour your slab.
Such an easy video to follow along! Looks like an easy way to get a pad without having to get a big company in 👍👍
Good thing you wash everything off. That stuff will harden like concrete.
Yeah, it's weird how that happens hey
@@JessedoesDIY 😂 Great video!
Thanks lol
I see what you did there
Ya don’t say lol
Great video. Captions for the sound effects gave me a laugh.
One thing I really appreciate is showing how you clean the tools right away and clean up the job site. A simple task that keeps things working and looking good. Kudos.
Thanks! Glad you liked it. Yeah you really have to be quick to clean concrete tools otherwise that thing layer will dry and stick to it. A clean site is a safe site too!
Thanks so much. I love that I don't have to listen to someone's boring commentary and I can still understand it 100%. I might give this a shot over the weekend, to make a foundation for a pool heater. :)
Nice! Happy to help. Good luck with yours! Keep me posted
For me the absolute best thing about the video is you have freaking times of when you wet and how long after to take off the frame so THANK YOU!!!!!
Anytime! Happy to help
Great video! "Clean as you go" seems the perfect mantra for concrete. I'll be doing this myself soon. A smaller pad, for the front porch. Thank you.
Thanks!
이 영상이야말로 나같은 초보자에게 도움이 되는 영상이군요. 전문가의 도구 없이도 콘크리트 패드를 만들 수 있는 자신감이 생기네요. 물론 목재 프레임을 만들어야 하는 어려움이 있지만요 👍
best ASMR sounds on the internet!
Easiest video to follow of all we have watched. Thanks.
Thanks! Glad I could help
Wow... this makes me feel like I can almost make one! I'm going to try it!!!
Nice! Good luck and have fun with it!
you can
Update?
Me too
I need a base for my dream outdoor shower and I don't want things crawling up between the boards so I think I'll use concrete!
Very good video. Watched this without audio as a demo before I tackle my first concrete pad. One note; marker 5:02 shows the pad as concrete is being spread to the edges, then marker 5:57 looks like the edges of the concrete pad are smoothed with an edge tool.
Thanks. No edge tool in this video. This was more of a basic slab. If you want more info and how to use some of the tools I have a new video up on making a small concrete slab. Check that one out. Good luck on yours
It is easy. People try to make you think it is hard to do----their job security. HA My dad and uncle build the house i grew up in. Only the second my Uncle built who later built many houses. They poured the concrete and never had cracks or anything and that was done in 1957!
Very nicely done. Thanks!
Thanks
Beautiful. I want to make a slab for a small shed someday.
Thanks! Yeah I'd like to as well, but I need it for a larger shed and that is a lot of concrete
Very enjoyable to watch. Thanks!
Need one about 4' by 10' for my motorcycle under the patio. I have a Kryptonite anchor that sets in wet cement.
Great video! The pad I intend to pour is "a bit larger" 26'x18'x6"....
Thanks! That's awesome, good luck! Send me some pics when you're done, I'd love to see it
I will definitely use your video to make my own 8 by 5 gazebo bbq slab thank you so much to post the video
That's awesome! So glad I could help. Good luck and keep me posted
Beautiful!!
Thanks
Thanks for not talking. I'm going to get started.
Cool. Good luck on yours!
I've watched a dozen or so concrete videos and this is the best DIY of the bunch. Good job. Could have used a bit of voice over and advice but overall a great video. Thanks!
Thanks. I am actually going to be doing a more in depth voice over video this summer
Best video to do a slab! simplified!!!!
Thanks!
Amazing, thanks for showing us those tips.
Great video, thank you. Thinking of doing the same thing either in the fall or waiting until Spring next year. I will refer back to this video for sure. Great job!
Thanks, happy to help! Good luck on yours, keep me posted
You should consider putting basalt fiber reinforcement into a concrete mixture. It's not necessary of course, but it helps a lot to prevent small cracks.
You can for sure. But nobody sells anything like that locally here and it's too expensive for this small slab. If I was pouring a shed base or something decorative I might invest in it
Hi there 👋 Why pour concrete on stones /gravel in the beginning? How about pouring over flat tiles/ slabs, is that okay? Perhaps it will prevent weeds growing through too.
Hey! Typically you'd pour it over stone like this for a backyard slab to help with drainage underneath. If water does get under it the whole slab can move up and down as one, not a sludge of mud under it. It also bonds to the base rock you lay down and that helps give it a bit more strength. If you already have broken concrete or tile you may need to remove it first because the new concrete won't bond to that
Amazing video
Wanted to do this but with a size of 8x8 for a jacuzzi. Any tips or just follow the same instructions?
Thank you so much!!! Best How To on UTube !! Just watch and learn , Well Done !!
Thanks so much!
Nice work, can you provide some spec details?
Size of the slab
Depth
How many inches were gravel and how many inches concrete in depth
How many bags of concrete you used?
Thank you
Thanks. Sorry for the late reply but it was about 4'x4', about 3" thick concrete after the rock. You just need enough rock to cover the ground and I think I used 5 or 6, 60lb bags if I remember correctly
Great video!
Thanks!
Nice work.
Thank you
You’re gonna have a thinner slab (usually it’s 4inches minimum) if you raise the stone up above the bottom of the 2x4 form. Probably okay for what you’re doing… but a larger pad/shed slab less than 4 inches thick is asking for some cracking if any appreciable weight is put on it and/or if the base is not stable.
Yeah for a small lightweight use case this is fine. Still no cracks today
Thank you for the video. I would use "step stones" to keep those trash cans.
Nice! Small slab, massive forms and pegs! Well done!
Thanks
Simple easy to follow and the best to date..looks 👍
Thanks!
nice work and video! Subtitles made me laugh! Thanks for that :)
Thanks lol glad you liked it!
Thank you for this
Anytime
( hitting the like button sounds )
Haha awesome. If smiling made a sound I'd do that. Thanks!
Great job
Thanks!
Is it crucial to wet it that many times? And with that time schedule?
Technically yes....it will last longer and be less prone to issues over time, but I've definitely done it for less because I was in a hurry. But a cure and seal concrete sealer can alleviate the need for it.
Great tutorial! No two minute intro with stupid video effects, no five minute long backstory about helping your dad do this when you were a kid, no lame attempts at humor... JUST TUTORIAL!!! Could you reach other people how to do this?
Thanks, I appreciate it! I try to just show what needs to be shown in all my videos with explanations where needed. I can only reach others if people watch and like the video, and if they share it around on social media. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much! It’s very helpful and easy to follow!
Anytime, glad you liked it!
Use that speed square as a guide for your saw.
I usually do but in this case it wasn't a big deal as it didn't need to be perfect
Thank you for a great demo. Well done!
Glad you liked it!
Great video that 👍
Thanks!
Really nice job.
🍃👌🏽🍃
Thanks
Nce vid, it came out great, what is the size of your slab, your cement bags and how many bags did you use? And what type of gravel and how much did you use?
Thanks. It's just basic 10-15 mm pea gravel and you put down a couple inches, or 4 buckets worth. The slab we made was 4'×4' and about 2.5" thick and it took 7, 55 lb bags of Quikrete concrete. If you are wondering how many you may need just google concrete calculator and input your dimensions, it will shoot out how many bags you need. Hope that helps
Very very informative video.
Thanks!
Outstanding
Thanks
what about putting motor oil on the inside of the boards so they don't stick?
You can, but you really only need to do that if you're going to reuse the form multiple times. For one and done like this, it's not needed
Nice slab!
Thanks!
Can you put a shed straight onto the concrete or do you need to put a wooden or plastic base on the concrete first before putting shed on Tia..
You can put a shed straight onto it as long as the bottom plate in your walls is pressure treated. It'll last for decades
Loved the part that was ASMR for the hearing impaired :)
Great video. Ever get a foot injury working in sandals?
Thanks. Not yet I haven't. In fact the only time I've had a foot injury was in shoes and also carbon fiber toed boots. Took a nail through each into the foot lol
Such a great video!! can this be used for a shed foundation?
Thanks! It absolutely can! Let me know how it goes
Hi there, your video is really great. Thanks for sharing. Could you share how many bags of concrete you used? I counted about 6 bags you threw away. Much appreciated.
Thanks, glad you liked it. It was 6 that I used yup. But if you want, Google concrete calculator and the very first result is what I use. You plug in your dimensions, and it spits out how many bags you need. Home that helps!
Does watering help it grow?
Helps concrete cure correctly lol flood it lightly over the next couple days every 6-8 hours
How many bags of Quilcrete did you need? I'm assuming you used 60# bags?
Thanks
Yeah they were. I believe that slab was 6 bags
Very Nice!❤ 👍
Thanks
It seems that you are One with Editing, nice job.
Thanks
My kinda comedy, good video!
Thanks!
Noice ! I liked making the "shovels & rakes & implements of destruction" sounds in my head , go figure ! Thanks for a great video , eh ?!
Thanks man lol anytime eh!
Great video. Thanks. Why the continuous watering?
Thanks! The water helps it cure correctly by slowing it down and prevent cracking
@@JessedoesDIY I am today years old knowing that. Thanks!
Anytime!
Thank you
Anytime
So you just screeded it and left that finish or was there a trowel and broom portion that we didn't see?
I just left it like that for a simple, but very grippy texture so my parents don't slip if it's wet or even maybe a bit icy. After screeding and then tapping again it actually isn't a bad finish for something like this, but for something that will be more visible, you may want to smooth it out
@JesseDoesDiy why did you keep watering it...were you trying to grow more? Bahaha...couldn't resist...
Thanks for describing the sounds.. ur funny!
I thought you were supposed to mix aggregate, sand, cement and water together...(I'm just learning)...Can you please explain why you spread the rock first? How does the mix not run out the bottom?
Very nice.
Thanks
That's a thing of beauty. Wish you were here.
Thanks! But it's totally do able
At some point that sharp edge is going to absolutely mangle someone's toes lmao.
But nice video none the less! Easy to watch, easy to follow.
Nobody is walking back here without shoes or boots on, but I see what you're saying. Thanks, glad you liked it. I have a newer video with voiceover as well if you want to check that out
That captions for non audio parts is hilarious lol
Thanks lol
Great video!!! Thank you !!
Thanks!
Please tell me how many pounds of concrete mix you used for this project ?
5, 60 pound bags
Hi there, great video 👍 How thick would a pad like that need to be for a patio?
Thanks! Between 2 to 3 inches would be best, makes it more crack resistant
Thank you sir
Anytime!
Awesome 👏 thanks!!
Anytime!
Wow. Nice slab. But a "bit" overkill for a "Trashcan slab." (i.e. 2 sets of rebar!) IMHO for a slab that size 3500-4500 Psi concrete without metal/rebar would have sufficed.
Thanks. It is, but, it's what my dad wanted
Dont know where you are but that dirt looks just like the dirt here in North Texas 😆
Way up in central Canada, almost straight north of Texas, in Saskatchewan. It's some pretty terrible dirt, especially with the many years of drought right now lol
Would you be able to do the same steps with a bigger slab or would you need rebar?
Depend on the weight you're going to put on it. If it's not going to be insanely heavy stuff on it, you can make it bigger and use these same steps and materials.
I watched your videos on the shed last night and then looked up what all you helped with and my project list is now a lot longer lol. Quick question, if you wanted to build a larger pad would the process be the same? For example if you wanted to make one to put a kids basketball goal on or to use for a shed bed or even possibly expanding outside seating area... I really appreciate how informative you are.
Thanks so much! Glad I could add to your list lol so for a larger pad the process is the same, but if you go large enough for a shed I would work from one side to the other, smoothing a little as you go because the concrete will start to set up on you over time. Mix a few bags, pour it on one side, smooth out, continue on from there. If you pour a pile like I did, only bigger for a larger slab, it might start to slightly harden and be a pain to work with. Hope that helps and thanks for watching, good luck on yours! Keep me posted
How many bags did you use?
6 if I remember correctly
What’s the purpose of pouring water over the slab 4hours later?
24 hours later. Concrete is water cured. You don't want it to dry too fast or it will crack, the water flooding slows it down
Thanks 👍
Anytime!
How many bags of concrete did you use for that pad?
Ooooo...I want to say it was 6
How much weight could this take? and should I also use a weed membrane under the stones?
No weed membrane, nope. And this will support a couple thousand pounds if you asked it to
@@JessedoesDIY Thank you, really appreciate it :)
Anytime!
Nice.
Thanks
So simple❤️
Sure is!
Why do u keep on getting it wet ? Newbie here . Thank you.
No prob. Concrete is water cured, so keeping it wet over the course of a few days helps it cure slower. If it dries out too fast it increases the risk of it cracking and curling
What are the dimensions of the slab? How many cement bags did you use?
This was 4'x4' and I think it was 8 or 9 bags. Google concrete calculator and the first result will do all the math for you
how much would this cost for a homeowner with no concrete tools?
Depends on the size and price of concrete in your area. To buy everything from scratch would be like $80-90 for me
how many bags of concrete did you use?
That slab was 5, 60lb bags
About how many bags or concrete did you use? I'm in the middle of a 10×10 project. I bought six bags so far
If I remember correctly we used about 7 or 8. If you Google "Concrete calculater" the very first result is what I use all the time. Enter in your dimensions and calculate. It'll shoot out how many bags you need and how heavy it'll be. Hope that helps and good luck on yours!
@@JessedoesDIY used it. Thanks!
Anytime
What size is the slab ?
This was about 4x4
Cool
How long after pour do you start finishing?
I waited 24 hours to remove the mould, and at least 48 hours before I put things on it
cool beehives, where'd you get em?
They were used in town
Are those 2x4 lumber?
Yup
@@JessedoesDIY thank you, and any type of gravel underneath we? How many inches of gravel was laid?
I just used some 15-20mm stone, no gravel. We want a bed of stone and no dirt. Not much tho, just maybe a inch or a little over, enough to cover the ground. I also forgot but dampen the stone first, it helps the concrete adhere to it. Good luck!
Thank you for the helpful tips. I’m excited to give this a try.
Anytime. Good luck and have fun!
How much weight do you think this slab would support before it cracked?
How much difference does the metal mesh make?
Couple thousand pounds, way more of you made it thicker. Concrete needs reinforcement in it, it's designed that way. If you don't add it the odds of it cracking a lot and early go way up
Hi there. What are the dimensions of the concrete slab? Also, did you add gravel, concrete, wire mesh AND THEN concrete? If so, do you need to just lay it on the top of the concrete or sink it in? It seems very close to the top.
Thanks! Really great video!
For this slab it was about 4'x4'. Once it was dug out I added a layer of rock, not gravel, don't want any sand. On top of the gravel I added wire mesh and just layed it down, then concrete over that. The concrete will flow down through the mesh and into the stones creating a very strong slab. Where you put the mesh depends on the type of load the concrete will see. Heavy loads, like really heavy then you put the mesh closer to the surface, in my case I put the mesh on the bottom of the concrete to prevent cracking from ground movement. Hope that helps!
I guess there’s no way to get it smooth without a float or something? Or maybe don’t want it to be smooth for slipping and falling protection
You could float it, yes. But then you'd have to add texture back onto it for grip anyways. This was fine for me because I wanted lots of grip for my parentsto prevent falls