This has to be one of the best watches on RUclips, can’t wait til it drops the way you are doing it is just such a clever way of thinking, have loved watching this ICF going together such a clever idea, thanks for the episodes keep em coming they are fantastic
Bondo was very pleased that you gave him a call out! Yea, I told him. Everything I know about concrete I learned from him too. But I am 68, so it is just about watching and learning and living vicariously.
I am 66 ? I don’t hv to work I am ok? But I work 5/6 days a week as a finish carpenter? I am helping a guy who hired me to give him some assistance building the island , crown? But he is redoing the house ( remodeling himself as a project). He might sell it afterwards ? He is pushing 69? Why do we as Americans think well I hv to stop doing physical work now because I am “ this age”? I mean if you hv a health problem ok? I really think we need to kick the 65 retire thing to the curb! I tried to retire at 50 and nearly went nuts? As a Christian I know the wisdom of God? So I searched his word ? Guess what ? Not one thing in there about retiring or too old to work? Just the part “ by the sweat of your brow” ? Work it’s good for us men!
I got sick, I have an artificial hip (28 years ago), I have ME/CFS (32 years now), multiple chemical sensitivity, (10 years now), and now I have blood pressure issues. So, yes, sort of took and early retirement (SSDI). Now I am 68 and I won't quit working. I am not going fishing, I am not on a cruise, etcetera. I help others for free. I am a volunteer minister (44 years). I bought another house 5 years ago and my wife and I have remodeled most of it. I wanted to be a finish carpenter, but my grandfather was Swedish. I have a nice shop in my back yard, but I am winded just walking to it. So, my projects now are only 1/2 hour at a time before I need to rest. I can barely get up can barely get up off the floor if I need to do some floor work. I work vicariously with my RUclips channel. I comment often because that helps them, even if my comments are silly. Abraham was still working at 170, and Job was still working at 240. Keep on Keeping on is what we say.
@@glenlongstreet7 God Bless you brother ! I will pray for you & I don’t just tell ppl that ! You sound like a great example of a Christian man. Now I did not know so please accept my apology ! So often our men are not like you they tend to quit helping and pursuing a good life in Christ! Hats off ! Thk u !
About 15 years ago one of my neighbors built his entire house with this technology this way - The foam blocks are actually the construction element that constitutes the poured concrete form, as well as the entire wall structure. Voila ! instant insulated wall.
Found ya when you were digging out the basement I love these videos it's amazing how far and different construction has came I started in construction in the early seventies I'm retired now we can't have basements here in central Texas but it just a great way to add living sq.ft. anyways thanks for sharing and it's looking great
By now it might be too late, but if you start having doubts about ICF, Jesse Muller is the man to go. I think he actually lives not far from you. Him and Andrew Camarata are two guys that I watch their videos in a constant manner, as soon as they post. I found your channel and let me tell you that you have one interesting project there, in a difficulty level from 1-10 your project sits at around "100" in my opinion, it is not an easy task what you are trying to achieve. I'll be keeping an eye open for your posts from now on.
this is excellent work! i'm lifting my cabin and putting a foundation under it and i think this is the way to go. (BTW, if you haven't yet, look at the newest project by the Perkins builder brothers, the mega foundation they just poured was incredible. they didn't use ICF, but they braced the HELL out of it. more is always better.
I love this project! I have a lot of respect for you and your work. You're humble, softly spoken, and you let your work ethic do the talking for you. I'm super impressed by your ingenious solutions. Not hillbilly solutions, but actually thought through and sturdy and safe. Nothing to sniff at here 😎👌
One of the coolest projects ever. I’ve dreamed of doing this with my house. Finally decided I should just buy a different house! I’m so impressed that you’ve made this happen 🏆
It's looking great. I'm loving this series as well. I have no idea how much time you spent setting the system up, but the three of you did an amazing job! I am looking forward to the pour and lowering of the original house. Have a great productive weekend!
I'm watching you & learning something that I did not know.Your doing a great job.Please take your time.When you are doing the next step.Lifting this house up higher.Don't want to make a mistake now since you are so close in having walls under everything.:))))
Building with these ICF forms is really interesting, I watched Jesse Muller build an entire house with them (project still ongoing) on RUclips and I had never seen it before. It seems like a very efficient way of building.
Really! like the way you're building. Patience and good friends always wins the race. Especially like your bracing method. Thanks for taking us on your journey. Another super video.
Might have to sell the system to your boss. Might find the company will make more money and time with more sufficient system. (Pay rise for just the idea lol)
Well I think theres specific applications for these. In some instances I could definitely see the value in these but for what we do I don't think they would do us any good.
Looking pretty good! ICF legos are pretty sweet, seem real easy to assemble. I dont like the whole seam lining up thing but if thats what the manufacturer says guess its ok. I personally would stagger the cut ends on each course, i don't see why you wouldn't want to either. Id run a couple tie wires on my rebar on bottom atleast too, but thats just my opinion. Can't wait to see the coming up videos either!👌🏻👍🏻🛠️🔧🔩🚜🏗️🦺⚠️ ✊🏻🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸✊🏻
Thank you for sharing with this build. Love knowing new construction. Quiet the project, very educating for us novices. Our blessings and best wishes thru out the full project. Peace
i watched Jesse Muller build his ICF house, that was a interesting series, and now I am watching you do this, its always interesting to see how people use different build methods, personally i feel yours is alot cleaner, his seemed good but it was very just thrown together lmao
Nice job on those braces. I built all mine very 3rd world shanty style for my ICF walls and it was a total pain in the ass but I ended up using most of that wood for framing afterwords
What I think I'm seeing here is a close and supportive family. I hope your family is patient with this process. Much much more here than the video shows. For me. That is clear. I am still overwhelmed by the "dirt" that you are digging. The clay and fine aggregate (dirt) is a huge resource that you are taking advantage of for this amazing work. Nice job. Whoo Weee !
This is quite an undertaking. Looks like you are doing great. This coming from someone who doesn't know much about cement and basements, but doing great, and excited to see the next video.
Well done and all by yourself, not too many practical ICF videos aimed at the novice around so I hope your channel gets the views. Can't wait for the lift video, hope it all goes as planned!
I dont know if that was your idea or one that you borrowed, but your braces with the scaffolding built in is genuis. Your cleverness never stops impressing me. Can't wait for the next vid
The job looks great. I learned a couple of tricks from an ICF course I took 20 years ago. Did you spray foam around the bottom joint of the first course of ICF? This prevents concrete from seeping out of the base. When installing the door bucks, drive nails, at different angles, on the back (concrete) side of the lumber. When you do the pour, the concrete will bond to the nails. Don't over-vibrate the concrete. Over-agitating causes the aggregate to drop down.
I saw on another channel that in some states it was really difficult to get ICF houses insured because no one would sign off on termite inspections. Apparently the termites burrow through the plastic to wood layer above and it’s really hard to detect. One solution I read was to strip a course around the structure so you can see any trails. Though you might like to know. Really like your project
We did a nudura U shaped extension last year that wrapped most of our existing house. Believe it's slightly thicker foam so maybe more expensive but we rented all the bracing/scaffold and turnbuckles from the suppliers which probably made it cheaper than sourcing all the parts to make that. Interestingly we were told not to have the joint in the same place all the way up. Good luck been watching intently from the UK.
The blocks he is using are “Fox Blocks”, which are not a premium product. Their lock nubs are on a 4” repeat I believe, so if you have to cut a block in the middle of a run, you have to continue that cut all the way up. The better block systems have interlocks every inch, so you can stagger the cut joint. Build Block for instance has a 1” interlock.
I've seen the ICF featured on This Olde House but the details of installation are glossed over. I am appreciating your in-depth (joke?) illustration of how they are installed.
May want to put some rebar caps on those vertical stubs especially if you’re climbing a ladder above them. Wouldn’t want to slip and impale yourself. Cool video!
Great interesting concept. It is too late probably, better to put horizontal water barrier, kinda aqua shield type on the top on pour, under first row of ICF. This prevent capillary raise of moisture from ground. I saw you have water behind the foundation, the water level is exactly at foundation level and it will be water there always. Best way is to use outside barrier and vertical barrier, because you may end up with water on the basement floor...
It is easy to see you have ut a LOT of planning into this project before starting-and it is paying off in excellent results-this is a pretty wild endeavor!! Glad to see you got some help! Looking forward to each installment!! BTW, this is a massive project-would I be out of line to ask what the projected budget is on this upgrade? Keep Rocking!
Man, I miss those Tapcon screws! Can't get them (or anything even remotely like them) in Europe. Aside from that, good job on that ICF job, can't wait to see the concrete pour. Had a chuckle at the "Bondo wouldn't do it this way" :)
If you're doing any more window or door bucking and plan on leaving it in place, you should either wrap it in sill gasket or use PT. That way you don't have to pull it out and you have something to easily attach your framing to. Screw a bunch of screws halfway in around the outside perimeter of the bucking (that will stay imbedded in the concrete) to keep the bucking firmly in place afterwords
I would have thought concrete block would have been the preferred method. My Uncle did this to his house and it wasn't too hard using concrete block. Allthough his method was slightly different. He used a mini bobcat to excavate under the house, added supports where needed, added footers and walls when he could, then excavated more, then more footers and walls.....so he didn't excavate everything at once like you did.....he did it in sections on weekends. I'll tell you something that no youtuber has ever done.....tell the audience if the filming of the project payed for the project....I am enjoying this series and hope it pays for itself.
I’ve renovated a lot of schools and over the years those CMU concrete block absorb a hell of a lot of moisture and get brittle, they wont even hold a tapcon screw. A poured wall with rebar will last a lot longer. Look at the Hoover dam.
had a house with a waste drain in the basement at about eye level. Total pain in the butt. No matter what I wanted to do it was in the way. I would highly recommend raising yours if at all possible.
Very Impressive and challenging project you are working on. Love it. looking forward to see the final episode. Wondering if you are going to leave the sewer line low and passing through your new addition?
Updated....Question: Did you snap a line? How are you squaring that off? It looks like you are just placing them. Nevermind, a minute later you said "chalk line" lol
Nice job make sure all openings have jamb to jamb horizontal braces. I brace all forms every 2' max when I build forms. I did not see the horizontal jamb to jamb braces on what appears to be large overhead door openings? Suggest you use a vibrator for the pour. Place/push the tie down bolts into foundation wall while concrete is still soft for your sillplate anchor points this will save you effort, time, and money later. Ray Stormont
Oddly enough, this is my current favorite series on youtube.
Same! following along
Definitely same... that shoring work is amazing
Me too!
Reading my thoughts, LOL
Same
I appreciate you taking us along for the journey. Filming a project adds quite a bit of time and I wanted to take a minute and say Thanks.
Thanks for taking interest 👍
This has to be one of the best watches on RUclips, can’t wait til it drops the way you are doing it is just such a clever way of thinking, have loved watching this ICF going together such a clever idea, thanks for the episodes keep em coming they are fantastic
Thanks!
Bondo was very pleased that you gave him a call out! Yea, I told him. Everything I know about concrete I learned from him too. But I am 68, so it is just about watching and learning and living vicariously.
I am 66 ? I don’t hv to work I am ok? But I work 5/6 days a week as a finish carpenter? I am helping a guy who hired me to give him some assistance building the island , crown? But he is redoing the house ( remodeling himself as a project). He might sell it afterwards ? He is pushing 69? Why do we as Americans think well I hv to stop doing physical work now because I am “ this age”? I mean if you hv a health problem ok?
I really think we need to kick the 65 retire thing to the curb! I tried to retire at 50 and nearly went nuts? As a Christian I know the wisdom of God? So I searched his word ? Guess what ?
Not one thing in there about retiring or too old to work? Just the part “ by the sweat of your brow” ? Work it’s good for us men!
I got sick, I have an artificial hip (28 years ago), I have ME/CFS (32 years now), multiple chemical sensitivity, (10 years now), and now I have blood pressure issues. So, yes, sort of took and early retirement (SSDI). Now I am 68 and I won't quit working. I am not going fishing, I am not on a cruise, etcetera. I help others for free. I am a volunteer minister (44 years). I bought another house 5 years ago and my wife and I have remodeled most of it. I wanted to be a finish carpenter, but my grandfather was Swedish. I have a nice shop in my back yard, but I am winded just walking to it. So, my projects now are only 1/2 hour at a time before I need to rest. I can barely get up can barely get up off the floor if I need to do some floor work.
I work vicariously with my RUclips channel. I comment often because that helps them, even if my comments are silly. Abraham was still working at 170, and Job was still working at 240. Keep on Keeping on is what we say.
@@glenlongstreet7 God Bless you brother ! I will pray for you & I don’t just tell ppl that ! You sound like a great example of a Christian man. Now I did not know so please accept my apology !
So often our men are not like you they tend to quit helping and pursuing a good life in Christ!
Hats off ! Thk u !
About 15 years ago one of my neighbors built his entire house with this technology this way - The foam blocks are actually the construction element that constitutes the poured concrete form, as well as the entire wall structure. Voila ! instant insulated wall.
Very common build technology used in the midwest
Found ya when you were digging out the basement I love these videos it's amazing how far and different construction has came I started in construction in the early seventies I'm retired now we can't have basements here in central Texas but it just a great way to add living sq.ft. anyways thanks for sharing and it's looking great
Thanks👍
By now it might be too late, but if you start having doubts about ICF, Jesse Muller is the man to go. I think he actually lives not far from you. Him and Andrew Camarata are two guys that I watch their videos in a constant manner, as soon as they post. I found your channel and let me tell you that you have one interesting project there, in a difficulty level from 1-10 your project sits at around "100" in my opinion, it is not an easy task what you are trying to achieve. I'll be keeping an eye open for your posts from now on.
Thanks. I also enjoy both of those guys channels
this is excellent work! i'm lifting my cabin and putting a foundation under it and i think this is the way to go. (BTW, if you haven't yet, look at the newest project by the Perkins builder brothers, the mega foundation they just poured was incredible. they didn't use ICF, but they braced the HELL out of it. more is always better.
Thanks, I’ll check it out
I love this project! I have a lot of respect for you and your work. You're humble, softly spoken, and you let your work ethic do the talking for you. I'm super impressed by your ingenious solutions. Not hillbilly solutions, but actually thought through and sturdy and safe. Nothing to sniff at here 😎👌
I appreciate that👍
For a moment I thought I saw “little Biscuit” there.
Doing great there, ICF is the easiest concrete forming, weight,speed, isolated 👍
Watching a father and son install this foundation is great. I built my large home in Germany 30 years ago with my father and grandfather.
One of the coolest projects ever. I’ve dreamed of doing this with my house. Finally decided I should just buy a different house! I’m so impressed that you’ve made this happen 🏆
Thanks I appreciate that. Despite how it looks on video, I mostly don’t know what I’m doing until I do it.
This looks really daunting. Hats off to you for even attempting this. Watching every move! Can't wait for the next video!
Thanks👍
Excellent video. Looking forward to seeing this completed
the more rebars the better it is, beautiful build, gr from The Netherlands
That addition looks bigger then the house! Can’t wait to see the finished product. You’re going to get lost in the new house.
Absolutely excellent content. Busy here, but couldn't help but stop and watch this.
This is coming along amazing! Great work. Glad you're able to video the whole process.
Thanks👍
Very unique and I can appreciate all of the bracing required to support the weight of concrete. I’ve never seen walls this high using ICF.
It's looking great. I'm loving this series as well. I have no idea how much time you spent setting the system up, but the three of you did an amazing job! I am looking forward to the pour and lowering of the original house. Have a great productive weekend!
Thanks👍
Great work! Thanks for sharing Your passion and adventures from Toronto Ontario Canada 😎👍♥️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️✨️💯💯💯💯💯✨️✨️✨️
Looking great!!! I didn’t think we would see the finishing. I hope we do thank you!!
I hope so too!
I'm watching you & learning something that I did not know.Your doing a great job.Please take your time.When you are doing the next step.Lifting this house up higher.Don't want to make a mistake now since you are so close in having walls under everything.:))))
Interesting project. Look forward to seeing how this turns out.
You are making a scary looking task seem easy. Keep up the great work.
I’m glad someone thinks so👍
Awesome DIY project,like the way you thinking.
Building with these ICF forms is really interesting, I watched Jesse Muller build an entire house with them (project still ongoing) on RUclips and I had never seen it before. It seems like a very efficient way of building.
I enjoy his videos also
Jesse has a great channel
Yes Jesse’ build was amazing and his dad Dan Wheeler is amazing with his skills.❤
@@Wolfpupfabyou even sound like Jesse.😁
Really! like the way you're building. Patience and good friends always wins the race. Especially like your bracing method. Thanks for taking us on your journey. Another super video.
Jeez those look nice to use. Im used to carrying 100 pound 8' forms everyday lol
Might have to sell the system to your boss. Might find the company will make more money and time with more sufficient system. (Pay rise for just the idea lol)
Well I think theres specific applications for these. In some instances I could definitely see the value in these but for what we do I don't think they would do us any good.
Looking pretty good! ICF legos are pretty sweet, seem real easy to assemble. I dont like the whole seam lining up thing but if thats what the manufacturer says guess its ok. I personally would stagger the cut ends on each course, i don't see why you wouldn't want to either. Id run a couple tie wires on my rebar on bottom atleast too, but thats just my opinion. Can't wait to see the coming up videos either!👌🏻👍🏻🛠️🔧🔩🚜🏗️🦺⚠️
✊🏻🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸✊🏻
Great work!! Can't wait for the next video.
Retired construction guy in the N.W. suburbs of Chicago.
This is fascinating. My dad built houses, many many years ago, and I wonder what he would think of this method. Thanks for documenting the progress.
Keep up the good work and thanks for including us.
Thank you for sharing with this build. Love knowing new construction. Quiet the project, very educating for us novices. Our blessings and best wishes thru out the full project. Peace
OMG I cant wait. I hate waiting but its better then what y'all are doing. Thanks for sharing guys
And stay SAFE
Looks like you did a great job and you did your homework. Look forward to the next video. Be safe.
i watched Jesse Muller build his ICF house, that was a interesting series, and now I am watching you do this, its always interesting to see how people use different build methods, personally i feel yours is alot cleaner, his seemed good but it was very just thrown together lmao
Pretty awesome a floating house and adult legos what more could a Gargoyle ask for great job keep up the good work
Your content is awesome to watch. Thanks again for sharing. Take care and be safe.
I love this type of content, I am a diy too on my old farmhouse
Interesting build your videos are getting a lot better. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks 👍
Nice job on those braces. I built all mine very 3rd world shanty style for my ICF walls and it was a total pain in the ass but I ended up using most of that wood for framing afterwords
Amazing job man! Really enjoy watching this! You took on a pretty stressful project and I think you are doing a great job! Keep it up!
Thanks! Stress just becomes normal after a while
What I think I'm seeing here is a close and supportive family. I hope your family is patient with this process. Much much more here than the video shows. For me. That is clear. I am still overwhelmed by the "dirt" that you are digging. The clay and fine aggregate (dirt) is a huge resource that you are taking advantage of for this amazing work. Nice job. Whoo Weee !
Thanks!
This is quite an undertaking. Looks like you are doing great. This coming from someone who doesn't know much about cement and basements, but doing great, and excited to see the next video.
Great work. Love that Bondo Built guy watch him all the time.
Well done and all by yourself, not too many practical ICF videos aimed at the novice around so I hope your channel gets the views. Can't wait for the lift video, hope it all goes as planned!
Thanks👍
That concrete/styrofoam foundation is going to be so efficient!!
Hope it all goes well on Monday! Can’t wait to see the next part.
wow.. those foam forms are nice. Btw.. I love these videos :)
I dont know if that was your idea or one that you borrowed, but your braces with the scaffolding built in is genuis. Your cleverness never stops impressing me. Can't wait for the next vid
I'm pretty sure you can rent the scaffolding from the icf company that ties into the bracing.
Most manufactured icf bracing allowed for a built in scaffolding so that is where I got the idea
Good luck, man.. really fun to watch your project happening in near real time.
The job looks great. I learned a couple of tricks from an ICF course I took 20 years ago. Did you spray foam around the bottom joint of the first course of ICF? This prevents concrete from seeping out of the base.
When installing the door bucks, drive nails, at different angles, on the back (concrete) side of the lumber. When you do the pour, the concrete will bond to the nails.
Don't over-vibrate the concrete. Over-agitating causes the aggregate to drop down.
Thanks for filming all this.
Thanks for taking interest in all this
You did just fine. Looking forward to the next one.
I am really enjoying these videos also. This whole project is very interesting. Hope all goes well with the house lifting.
Thanks!
I saw on another channel that in some states it was really difficult to get ICF houses insured because no one would sign off on termite inspections. Apparently the termites burrow through the plastic to wood layer above and it’s really hard to detect. One solution I read was to strip a course around the structure so you can see any trails. Though you might like to know. Really like your project
We did a nudura U shaped extension last year that wrapped most of our existing house. Believe it's slightly thicker foam so maybe more expensive but we rented all the bracing/scaffold and turnbuckles from the suppliers which probably made it cheaper than sourcing all the parts to make that. Interestingly we were told not to have the joint in the same place all the way up. Good luck been watching intently from the UK.
The blocks he is using are “Fox Blocks”, which are not a premium product. Their lock nubs are on a 4” repeat I believe, so if you have to cut a block in the middle of a run, you have to continue that cut all the way up. The better block systems have interlocks every inch, so you can stagger the cut joint. Build Block for instance has a 1” interlock.
Second time finding your channel. Love it. Great job.
Everyone that I know that has used these were thumbs up
Good preparation, you can never have enough bracing where concrete is concerned. That’s the key to avoid any disasters once you start the pour.
I agree, though I was still worried I didn’t have enough
Can’t wait to watch the rest of your videos.
I've seen the ICF featured on This Olde House but the details of installation are glossed over. I am appreciating your in-depth (joke?) illustration of how they are installed.
This is super cool ! Thanks for the video
May want to put some rebar caps on those vertical stubs especially if you’re climbing a ladder above them. Wouldn’t want to slip and impale yourself. Cool video!
Good progress. Exciting to be doing the first big pour. The pace will pick up after that.
Great interesting concept. It is too late probably, better to put horizontal water barrier, kinda aqua shield type on the top on pour, under first row of ICF. This prevent capillary raise of moisture from ground. I saw you have water behind the foundation, the water level is exactly at foundation level and it will be water there always. Best way is to use outside barrier and vertical barrier, because you may end up with water on the basement floor...
It is easy to see you have ut a LOT of planning into this project before starting-and it is paying off in excellent results-this is a pretty wild endeavor!! Glad to see you got some help! Looking forward to each installment!!
BTW, this is a massive project-would I be out of line to ask what the projected budget is on this upgrade? Keep Rocking!
Thanks! I’m sure I will do a video going over the budget and costs in the near future
😊 I'm sure"going over the budget" can have two meanings...keep up the great work!!
Beautiful work! Can't wait for the next video 😁😁😁
If my wife catches me watching these videos again, I'm sleeping in the camper outside.
Thanks for sharing, and always, keep building 👍
lol thanks for watching 👍
Nice job young man! Bondo is the man.
Amazing work 💯
This project is turning out super nice 👍
Thanks 👍
This has been really fun to watch! Thank you.
Thanks for taking interest
It looks really good but I would really recommend that you bracing the bottom of the door frame!
Very interesting project and video production is good. I will continue to follow the series and wish you the best with your project.
Can see you did your research on the ICF installation beforehand. Looking forward to the next episode
watching from Brazil , nice work!!
Looking awesome man. Y'all take care.
Absolutely loving this series! And man that Styrofoam blocking is amazing but that squeak about killed me! 😂😂😂
Thanks!
Yeah the Styrofoam squeaking is like nails on a chalkboard!🤦🏻♂️
Been waiting to see how things are coming along.
great work, eager to see more!
Man, I miss those Tapcon screws! Can't get them (or anything even remotely like them) in Europe. Aside from that, good job on that ICF job, can't wait to see the concrete pour. Had a chuckle at the "Bondo wouldn't do it this way" :)
I wonder why they don’t have them in Europe
Love this series!
If you're doing any more window or door bucking and plan on leaving it in place, you should either wrap it in sill gasket or use PT. That way you don't have to pull it out and you have something to easily attach your framing to. Screw a bunch of screws halfway in around the outside perimeter of the bucking (that will stay imbedded in the concrete) to keep the bucking firmly in place afterwords
Coming together pretty quickly!
Nice work, looks like you could leave those 2x10’s around the doors and anchor them to the concrete after the pour and hang the doors right on them
That’s the plan👍
I would have thought concrete block would have been the preferred method. My Uncle did this to his house and it wasn't too hard using concrete block. Allthough his method was slightly different. He used a mini bobcat to excavate under the house, added supports where needed, added footers and walls when he could, then excavated more, then more footers and walls.....so he didn't excavate everything at once like you did.....he did it in sections on weekends. I'll tell you something that no youtuber has ever done.....tell the audience if the filming of the project payed for the project....I am enjoying this series and hope it pays for itself.
I’ve renovated a lot of schools and over the years those CMU concrete block absorb a hell of a lot of moisture and get brittle, they wont even hold a tapcon screw. A poured wall with rebar will last a lot longer. Look at the Hoover dam.
You think outside the box and that's good. It looks like you do good work like Dirt Perfect and Bondo BUILT.
Can't wait till next video. Might subscribe on next video
Of course we were hoping to see the Concrete going in the walls.
Something to get us back again for the next video 😀👍
had a house with a waste drain in the basement at about eye level. Total pain in the butt. No matter what I wanted to do it was in the way. I would highly recommend raising yours if at all possible.
Yeah, not sure what work-around is planned for that, but the current location would be truly sad-Forever....
The waste drain will be moved. It is only temporary right now
Simply amazing project. 👏
Very Impressive and challenging project you are working on. Love it. looking forward to see the final episode. Wondering if you are going to leave the sewer line low and passing through your new addition?
It is only temporary right now
Updated....Question: Did you snap a line? How are you squaring that off? It looks like you are just placing them. Nevermind, a minute later you said "chalk line" lol
Your doing a great job
Loving this!
Nice job make sure all openings have jamb to jamb horizontal braces. I brace all forms every 2' max when I build forms. I did not see the horizontal jamb to jamb braces on what appears to be large overhead door openings? Suggest you use a vibrator for the pour. Place/push the tie down bolts into foundation wall while concrete is still soft for your sillplate anchor points this will save you effort, time, and money later. Ray Stormont
can’t wait to see the next one
What an undertaking.