DIY Concrete slab - How to form and pour on yourself

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  • Опубликовано: 28 янв 2025

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  • @brianeaves9348
    @brianeaves9348 4 месяца назад +67

    The slab turned out awesome! You're a beast, handling all that work solo.

    • @DIYCreators
      @DIYCreators  4 месяца назад +3

      Thanks!

    • @DarrLaw
      @DarrLaw 4 месяца назад +2

      He didn't handle it solo. He had the best helper in the world (with an awesome, pink toolbelt)!

    • @brianeaves9348
      @brianeaves9348 4 месяца назад +1

      @@DarrLaw You're absolutely right! Touché

  • @c.a.g.1977
    @c.a.g.1977 4 месяца назад +16

    You are not a 'One Man Crew" - you are a "One Man Army"! Awesome job!

  • @boogaboogaboogaable
    @boogaboogaboogaable 4 месяца назад +11

    You've got a good helper! Enjoy all the time you can as a daddy. My daughter grew up and moved out of the house this year. It goes faster than you can imagine.

  • @boots7859
    @boots7859 4 месяца назад +17

    As always, great project and work effort shown.
    As a Northerner, I'm still not sure you need to worry about the foundation moving in warmer climate like yours. Not a fan of disturbing a foundation even if a slab.
    A good solid solution would be to take that front 'footer' trench and add 4x 3' holes.
    Add a good amount of rebar and tie it too that rebar matrix and you'll have a pretty strong slide preventer. As it is now though, that rebar stuck into the slab will just pull out easily if it wants to move.
    Only other thing I would comment on is a lot of that old concrete used as filler looked rather large. So in a lot of places your new concrete looks pretty thin and will probably crack/craze there. At least it looked like it from here.
    Nit picks aside, its really nice to see you showing others that you don't need extensive experience or a garage full of fancy tools to tackle a lot of projects in an economical fashion.
    That and the semi-tutorial explanations sans crazy music/begging for Like/Subs is most likely why you're a 3M+ YT top flier.

  • @DaveGDesigns
    @DaveGDesigns 4 месяца назад +4

    It's so strange Glenn as I've made slabs like this in the past when I was younger and fitter and mixed the concrete by hand which was a killer. I have no intention of ever doing this kind of thing again in my lifetime, yet there is something compelling about the production of your videos that I find extremely cathartic to watch and never once thought about skipping.
    I know like a lot of us you've had struggles in the past that you have clearly overcome and are now in a better place and from one Dad to another it was fantastic to see you spending that daddy daughter time bonding over new skills. Good things come to good people and you are definitely good people so keep living your best life my friend. I look forward to your next project

  • @ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΣΣΤΡΑΓΓΑΣ
    @ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΣΣΤΡΑΓΓΑΣ 4 месяца назад +27

    Everything you make is a seminar and a lesson for everyone who watches your videos

  • @nymack66
    @nymack66 4 месяца назад +27

    Awesome project, your helper was awesome.

  • @soniaTX4387
    @soniaTX4387 3 месяца назад +7

    WOW, just wow! Wow at your strength and stamina. Wow at your skill and talent. Wow at your desire for perfection. So nice to see that young lady of yours picking up useful life skills.

  • @ronwilliams329
    @ronwilliams329 2 месяца назад +2

    Dude! You worked your butt off on that concrete job and it turned out nice. You can also use your recip saw and remove the blade, pull the trigger and use the tool's foot as a vibrating device by placing the foot against the boards to make sure concrete goes all the way down and next to the sides of the boards. I've done that many times with excellent results.

  • @ShadowzGSD
    @ShadowzGSD 4 месяца назад +2

    Amazing, a DIY channel on YT doing a slab with a proper wet mix and not a ridiculous dry mix. well done.

  • @grindgrin
    @grindgrin 4 месяца назад +8

    I like the way you do your videos. Well cut and edited, great voiceover.

  • @nickp3173
    @nickp3173 4 месяца назад +2

    Great job! Very thorough. Didn't skip a single step. That slab should last a LONG time. Thanks for the video brother.

    • @DIYCreators
      @DIYCreators  4 месяца назад

      Thank you. Appreciate you tuning in and checking it out

  • @PrimalEdge
    @PrimalEdge 4 месяца назад +6

    Three videos and less than a month!? Christmas came early this year! I always enjoy your content, keep posting!

  • @lindacurtis-smith9835
    @lindacurtis-smith9835 3 месяца назад +3

    Prayers up for you and your loved ones. You've mentioned you live in Florida. I hope everyone is okay and able to function after that ginormous storm.

  • @OtherDalfite
    @OtherDalfite 4 месяца назад +4

    Beautiful slab! Ive been getting more interested in concrete recently and its really a kind of niche category as far as youtube videos go. Thanks for the video

    • @DIYCreators
      @DIYCreators  4 месяца назад

      Awesome, thank you!

    • @OfficialJohnnyNelson
      @OfficialJohnnyNelson 4 месяца назад +2

      Eventually, you'll get shown so many concrete videos that you could do like I did and just start putting the most relevant (to you) videos in a "Concrete" playlist. lol

    • @OtherDalfite
      @OtherDalfite 4 месяца назад

      @@OfficialJohnnyNelson I'm really looking into doing some renovations on my basement, was thinking of pouring my own egress window wheels since I hate the round ones and every other method is pretty expensive

    • @sprint955st
      @sprint955st 4 месяца назад

      Check out Andrew Camarata for a concrete overload, especially his earlier videos.

  • @albertevans1359
    @albertevans1359 Месяц назад +1

    I say your a professional when after the job it looks like you were never there , you sir are a professional at your trade

  • @EUC-lid
    @EUC-lid 4 месяца назад +1

    Good to see that your helper is as strong and courageous as you. Getting to build decks, fences, and pour concrete with my dad are some of my most precious childhood memories. I know I wasn’t willing to help once the heat of the day arrived, either. 😂
    Brilliant work as usual. I can’t stress it enough: You deliver top notch content and deserve way more subscribers.
    Thanks for showing off that MudMixer and your workflow with it. I’d have just thought to order the mixed concrete and a small pumper for a job that size, but now I’ll check with my rental store for one of those mixers first. Seems like a great way to manage a solo concrete project without all the pressure of deliveries.

  • @bmc5180
    @bmc5180 2 месяца назад +2

    That machine mixer is a game changer!

  • @singhivan
    @singhivan 4 месяца назад +1

    Hey Claude. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦. Wow, absolutely amazing concrete pour. The slab turned out awesome. As usual, you tackle projects with gusto, and you are always determined to complete your projects. You have a great little helper. Wonderful. Take care, buddy.

  • @Silky_boi
    @Silky_boi 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice work bro! Also glad to see your videos back on a regular schedule, I’m sure I speak for everyone to say it’s good to see your content and giving us all some confidence to try out these DIY projects. 🤝

    • @DIYCreators
      @DIYCreators  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! It's a grind to be a be a co-parent keeping the kid occupied, build, film, editing and everything else. I am trying to post more often with the limited time I have.

  • @lindacurtis-smith9835
    @lindacurtis-smith9835 4 месяца назад

    Outstanding job! Your little helper was crushin' it too. I need to do something similar, but only for my garbage cans and was hoping for a dry-pour situation. I learn something new every single time I watch one of your videos. Thank you for sharing them.

  • @Danilyn_Livao
    @Danilyn_Livao Месяц назад

    I appreciate all the helpful tips, especially about avoiding air pockets!👏 I'm excited to see more amazing content from you!🙌

  • @adventurousspirit6628
    @adventurousspirit6628 4 месяца назад

    That came out wonderfully, you do such good work, and I enjoy your channel. I'm so glad that you are back on youtube!

  • @MUFC98100
    @MUFC98100 Месяц назад

    Beautiful work of art! Keep up the videos!

  • @BuildsWithV
    @BuildsWithV 4 месяца назад

    Love it! Always love watching diy projects.

  • @raynoladominguez4730
    @raynoladominguez4730 4 месяца назад

    That project turned out great. You are such a hard worker and always a pro. Your helper is the best.

    • @DIYCreators
      @DIYCreators  4 месяца назад

      Thank you, :)! Yes I like that little helper.

  • @rodneyball6496
    @rodneyball6496 Месяц назад

    nice very nice and I'm a concrete man I've been building bridges for near on 35 years my dad was a bridge man so i have been around concrete all my life good job very good job

  • @jafallica
    @jafallica 4 месяца назад

    You are one hardworking and smart man! I’m so impressed with your skills. Great job and your little helper is learning a little from you. The slab looks great as well as the sod.

  • @diamondperidot
    @diamondperidot 4 месяца назад

    I love to watch you work, you’re trying something new, experimenting but are very detailed oriented

  • @jamaxit
    @jamaxit 3 месяца назад

    You always create exceptional projects! Great job!

  • @JayAlston1001
    @JayAlston1001 Месяц назад +1

    Wow, good job!
    A lot of work for 1 person but you did great!

  • @ElwoodFarmGoats
    @ElwoodFarmGoats 3 месяца назад

    Glad to see you back. Always love getting some tips and ideas for future projects.

  • @tomg6214
    @tomg6214 4 месяца назад

    Very nice looking slab and sod work! Looks great and will last for years to come!!!

  • @ifiwooddesigns
    @ifiwooddesigns 4 месяца назад +2

    Dude!!! You’re a f’n beast! You did all that slab work start to finish in under 3 hours? You deserve that machine. They should have sponsored it. Only question is shouldn’t that long a run of concrete have been cut up into smaller sections for expansion and crack proofing? I’m not a concrete guy but everyone seems to do that. I’d probably do it the same way as you. You rock!!! Can’t wait to see your bigger project. Any hints? A pool maybe??? Keep up the good work and glad to see you making videos again.

    • @ZsomborZsombibi
      @ZsomborZsombibi 4 месяца назад

      At this scale, dilatation is not an issue - mainly because there is room for expansion to the dirt around.

  • @AJourneyOfYourSoul
    @AJourneyOfYourSoul Месяц назад

    Fantastic work. It turned out really good.

  • @itscyberqueen13
    @itscyberqueen13 Месяц назад

    Go on head little girl! What a great dad. Helping to make a great woman! 🥰 Great job on this slab as well. Thanks for the video.

  • @jimbennett1519
    @jimbennett1519 4 месяца назад

    That turned out awesome. I really enjoyed the video! You helper is adorable and a lucky girl to be around a great role model❤

  • @ericclarington565
    @ericclarington565 3 месяца назад

    Great job dad with your little helper keep passing the knowledge on.

  • @guianders
    @guianders 3 месяца назад

    this video just reminded me I would take my daughter to every job and they come with "limited time only sign" 😅 to move ac units is a understanding beyond landscape great job

  • @92656trw
    @92656trw 4 месяца назад +1

    Best channel on RUclips

  • @omega232devils
    @omega232devils 4 месяца назад

    Really enjoy your videos. Content and editing is spot on. Your helper might have been the best part of the video! Cheers!

  • @jmert_5859
    @jmert_5859 4 месяца назад +1

    little pink toolbelt is adorable. Good job dad.

  • @TheDrCarpy
    @TheDrCarpy 4 месяца назад

    The DIY GOAT! You are the best man! So glad to be watching your vids! I hope all is well with you! MLMR!

  • @nellieburnamprichard4398
    @nellieburnamprichard4398 4 месяца назад

    OMG Time is flying. She has gotten sooo big. Great Video.

    • @DIYCreators
      @DIYCreators  4 месяца назад

      Thank you she's definitely growing.

  • @Mechanical_Mind
    @Mechanical_Mind Месяц назад

    Im about to attempt a very similar job. Thanks for the great video!

  • @AK_Vortex
    @AK_Vortex 4 месяца назад

    That looks amazing! nicely done with this slab.

  • @DeggMonnels
    @DeggMonnels 28 дней назад

    Happy New Year.. may the world have more Peace, may people trust each other.. also Thank You for everything you did.

  • @annafriesen3249
    @annafriesen3249 4 месяца назад

    Dude, I wish I had your energy. Love your content. Keep up the good work

  • @jodyramsay8472
    @jodyramsay8472 Месяц назад

    Very thorough explanation

  • @Callum-Faulds
    @Callum-Faulds 4 месяца назад

    That looked like a lot of work. Well done for seeing it through!

  • @Fabian7024
    @Fabian7024 4 месяца назад

    Excited for the new builds dude, been a longtime follower

  • @whitag01
    @whitag01 4 месяца назад

    You never cease to amaze me! Nice job

  • @taipeipersonality
    @taipeipersonality 4 месяца назад

    Whew, what a labor of love. Nice work!

  • @Buckshot0351
    @Buckshot0351 4 месяца назад

    Dude, you are doing some fantastic work. Fantastic job getting your little helper involved.

    • @DIYCreators
      @DIYCreators  4 месяца назад

      Thanks man! Yes, I have to her to be useful lol.

  • @snoopy6867
    @snoopy6867 4 месяца назад +9

    Great content. Keep it up. 👍🏾

  • @salvadorsepulveda6415
    @salvadorsepulveda6415 4 месяца назад

    Great home owner video 🎉 That was alot of work and I commend you. Teaching your daughter is awesome and she's a hard worker like her dad.

  • @gregmize01
    @gregmize01 4 месяца назад +8

    The Styrofoam hack was genius!!!!

    • @DIYCreators
      @DIYCreators  4 месяца назад +2

      Thanks, last-minute idea! I was trying to avoid making a small frame, went searching, and saw that.

  • @scottbramley1778
    @scottbramley1778 3 месяца назад

    Nice job & I like the wood grain effect

  • @justbecause360
    @justbecause360 2 месяца назад

    I love it! Thanks for sharing. This is exactly what I plan on doing.

  • @carlkrewler4084
    @carlkrewler4084 4 месяца назад

    Well thought out & executed, lots of work well done. Your helper is a beast :)

  • @84slow
    @84slow 4 месяца назад +3

    Love the channel man, you do good work.

    • @DIYCreators
      @DIYCreators  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank much appreciated!

  • @whyknotbuildit
    @whyknotbuildit 4 месяца назад +1

    “Don’t own a broom and in no rush to get one” 😂😂😂 you’re a boss dude. Love your content.

  • @jennalvarez8436
    @jennalvarez8436 4 месяца назад

    Your videos are so motivating and inspiring. Neat and clean, awesome working solo great job! Working with concrete is a tough job, working with my husband would take us probably months to complete the job! The outcome was beautifully done! thank you for sharing and inspiring.

  • @ZsomborZsombibi
    @ZsomborZsombibi 4 месяца назад +1

    You may consider finishing the surface with some kinda waterproof material. If there are chilly winters where you're living, ice can start cracks even on this nicely polished top.

  • @JacobShepherdEngineer
    @JacobShepherdEngineer 4 месяца назад

    That's a big project to tackle solo. Looks great!

  • @rhondabarlow860
    @rhondabarlow860 Месяц назад

    Off topic.....I really liked her pink toolbelt. Good video.

  • @wesheriveaux9325
    @wesheriveaux9325 3 месяца назад

    Awesome work my friend

  • @SonicTeg1960
    @SonicTeg1960 4 месяца назад

    Awesome Job! Lots of hard work here but done with care and thought. Doesn’t get better!

  • @GG-FAAFO
    @GG-FAAFO 4 месяца назад

    Righteous work!

  • @tractorworkandmore411
    @tractorworkandmore411 4 месяца назад

    I post a lot of videos about the MudMixer as well and have tackle ridiculous large project with it. I admire your effort into getting good camera angles and narration while doing the work. Keep it up brother!

  • @sprint955st
    @sprint955st 4 месяца назад

    Great job, excellent result. Well done!

  • @earlbishop2314
    @earlbishop2314 4 месяца назад

    Great job and I liked your workflow. Well done! Stay healthy and safe.

  • @Jayhadd21
    @Jayhadd21 4 месяца назад

    Baby girl grew up!!!! Great work as always!

    • @DIYCreators
      @DIYCreators  4 месяца назад

      Yes, crazy! She is definitely sprouting up.

  • @Michael-Makes-Stuff
    @Michael-Makes-Stuff 4 месяца назад

    Wow! What a project. SO. MUCH. MANUAL. LABOR. I got tired just watching you. 😆 Terrific job and the end result looks fantastic. Well done, sir!

  • @henryhoward8341
    @henryhoward8341 4 месяца назад

    Well done my friend.

  • @mandyleeson1
    @mandyleeson1 4 месяца назад

    That looks like a frantic day doing it al alone. Great job!

  • @jimleishman4652
    @jimleishman4652 4 месяца назад

    Love all your work sir.

  • @balfit
    @balfit 4 месяца назад

    Beautiful, man, all of it! Right down to getting the best kind of help in the whole world. 😉

  • @richardwalters1803
    @richardwalters1803 4 месяца назад

    Great job, excellent workmanship

  • @ytgpajer5396
    @ytgpajer5396 4 месяца назад

    Good job, Mister!

  • @Patrick-ij8bl
    @Patrick-ij8bl 4 месяца назад

    Dang. That's a ton of work! Been there before .. but without the really cool mixer. Great job! I did see that ground rod connection move .. maybe a good time to tighten it up. Really enjoyed watching. Thanks!

    • @Kansas-Paul
      @Kansas-Paul 4 месяца назад

      Actually he needs to replace it with a ground rod clamp, that is a water line clamp and not approved for that application nor is it approved for outdoor use or earth contact. Home Depot sells the proper clamp for less than 5 bucks.

  • @lettybromenschenkel5807
    @lettybromenschenkel5807 2 месяца назад +1

    salute... great job.. thanks for sharing

  • @andrea.rivers
    @andrea.rivers 4 месяца назад +4

    Really polished up the space. Great content! I want some kind of similar set up for my side yard. I have 3 massive roll carts and it would be so nice to have them in a solid surface. But I may have to settle for pavers and gravel. That side of the house never sees sunlight so I just grow moss and lots of spiders. 😂

    • @DIYCreators
      @DIYCreators  4 месяца назад +2

      Thank you! Good luck 😅 keep in mind if you do pavers you may have to deal with a lot of grass and weed popping up

  • @royhoriuchi5026
    @royhoriuchi5026 4 месяца назад

    Looks great! Not being a concrete guy I have a few questions maybe you or your knowledgeable followers can answer.
    When do you decide rebar vs wire mesh?
    When are relief cuts (not sure that’s the correct term) needed?
    Glad to see you putting content back out!

  • @Meh-1.618
    @Meh-1.618 20 дней назад

    good content. good to get the kid involved

  • @chrisbaranyk5380
    @chrisbaranyk5380 4 месяца назад

    Strong work! That turned out great!!

  • @dianemoore2945
    @dianemoore2945 3 месяца назад

    Wow you just made me tired, I am sore and all achy! 😂 Great job! Made a lot of sense to put the broke up concrete in to take up space.

  • @arthurmorton2298
    @arthurmorton2298 3 месяца назад

    Great job high five for your little helper too 🎉😊

  • @darrenraines7913
    @darrenraines7913 4 месяца назад +1

    Great work, as always! Thank you.

  • @br1ckbr3ak3r
    @br1ckbr3ak3r 4 месяца назад

    This was cool to watch, thanks for sharing.

  • @rgvtexas8391
    @rgvtexas8391 4 месяца назад

    Glen, you did a awesome job. I do the projects around my house all by myself too.

    • @DIYCreators
      @DIYCreators  4 месяца назад

      Thank you, sometimes it's nice to have some help but working alone can be quite peaceful at times for me.

  • @conedprepper
    @conedprepper 3 месяца назад

    Good job, my brotha!

  • @jolewis814
    @jolewis814 4 месяца назад

    Well done! Thanks for creating a great video sir

  • @MrGrigs681
    @MrGrigs681 4 месяца назад

    Hardworking man! Awesome job. Looks great.

  • @paulstewart2444
    @paulstewart2444 4 месяца назад

    Awesome video and great commentary

  • @Ghorgolla
    @Ghorgolla 2 месяца назад

    Great! Thanks man! [Brisbane Australia]

  • @houstonastrorider713
    @houstonastrorider713 4 месяца назад

    Came out nice... Now a father and daughter fence build 😊. My little one loves helping me build stuff as well..

    • @DIYCreators
      @DIYCreators  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks! Haha she wants no part of the heat, so she wont last long with out complaining. It's good to have them involved

    • @houstonastrorider713
      @houstonastrorider713 4 месяца назад

      @@DIYCreators yup .

  • @Joaquin77
    @Joaquin77 2 месяца назад

    Always nice videos man!

  • @debbydhill
    @debbydhill 4 месяца назад

    So much work! Great job, love the helper.

  • @cgstadler
    @cgstadler 4 месяца назад +7

    Great work! Next project: building a shed for your mud mixer.

    • @DIYCreators
      @DIYCreators  4 месяца назад +4

      Haha, idk about that. But, I have some work planned for it.

    • @serbakreatif
      @serbakreatif 4 месяца назад +1

      Nice video good luck