Oh you can always try covering the finished concrete with plastic for week to keep moisture in..and fiberglass helps prevent cracks.. You are the # 1 drainage guy on RUclips by far .
The home owner has done a beautiful job on his garden. It's a shame that you had issues with the concrete, but the more concrete work you do the more you learn, fixing it was the right thing to do. I always enjoy your videos, so thank you for the content
Good on you for standing by your concrete work; wish more contractors took that much pride in their customer satisfaction. I'd hire you in a second. Great video.
Three or four concrete guys and none of them foresaw the access issue, if they had cut the saw joints to the house with a diamond wheel it would have had a chance to separate in the saw joints. If I can figure out how to buy you some coffees I will do it, I think you need it. Thanks for showing us the project and great camera work, thanks.
I know Mike. I felt like an idiot for not bring a barrow to a CONCRETE POUR! Hindsight is always 50/50. Haha I carry a barrow now for sure! The link is is the description for the coffee site. 👍
That is an awesome job!! Homeowner really has good taste. Beautiful driveway and nice drainage. BTW Shawn I really like the way you did the intro with the drone shot, and how throughout you used drone shots and cool music. Very good stuff!! Thanks alot! 🙂
Thank you Sheena! I've been trying to remember to do the initial drone shot as it really frames the video and gives a wide perspective on things. I take probably 5 times as many drone clips as I use because most of them don't work with the flow of the video. The music is extremely difficult to find, even though I pay for that content. I'm really glad you're enjoying my 'style' of video. - Shawn
Lot's of people are mentioning how the concrete guys have been making mistakes lately; I'd suggest talking to Harvey if these easily avoidable mistakes keep occurring, especially since the repair costs are coming out of your pocket.
It went through my mind, concrete guys with no barrow. Plus when I saw that owners barrow wheel sink, I thought that needs compacting. That concrete guy is learning on your time!
@@user-vg6df2hi8n agreed... but low tires dig in. Most concrete crews carry wheelbarrows (for sure) and 8-12 inch strips of plywood to wheel on, especially if the base is "loose" material. Pea gravel and dry sand are tough to wheel on no matter what. I couldn't tell exactly what material the base was in the video.
Thanks Sean. Appreciate the effort that goes into filming this type of work even when some things are going sideways. I would have lived with the crack in the concrete.
I can really see the passion you have for your work it is always encouraging to a contractor that really cares about the quality of the jobs he is completing
I need a new driveway and I wish you guys were up in Wisconsin LOL. This is now twice I have seen where you and the concrete crew had to go back and make a repair to a situation that did not turn out perfect and this only makes people want to trust you guys even more. Things go wrong. People are human. It's how we handle the mistakes and errors that defines who we are. Concrete work is an art. And you and your team are true masters of your craft. Not because you may or may not make mistakes - but because you make it right when things do go wrong, as they are bound to from time to time. Excellent work once again and my compliments to everyone!
Another very enjoyable video! The new driveway and path really compliment the house. A very cosy property! I would probably be looking out of the window at the water running down the driveway when it rains. 🙂
Love the videos. I’m really surprised most of the concreting you show on your channel does not include any steel reinforcing, particularly for driveways. Not really a strength issue, but it really helps to prevent deep cracking and movement, even for garden paths/foot paths. Keep the vids coming! 👍
I’ve been wondering about that too, I’m in the PNW and it’s would get chicken wire at the least for reinforcement. I’ve also noticed the guys never use expansion boards when they do crete
@@GCFD As long as the substrate is good, 3 rebar approximately 40" going perpendicular to where that crack is, typically prevents that crack and is more aesthetically appealing. Flares at the end of a driveway are a toss up. Same situation, but receive more pressure... Rebar pieces (approximately 4' - 5') extending into the main driveway help, but no guarantees.
Now that's a homeowner who takes pride in being a homeowner. I've seen plenty of 400k+ houses look like complete garbage outside makes you wonder what of a mess it is inside!
Awesome job Shawn by you and your crew and the concrete crew. Loved the garbage truck footage in the beginning made me laugh. Love the content and showing the challenges. Garden will look awesome in the future, looks like he has great plans for that garden and will be building it up
Always give the ground a quick water before placement of the concrete. Use water reducers admixture over adding water. Rookie mistake not cutting the corner. Really appreciate you showing all the issues with the job. Cheers from Oz
@@GCFD Pre-soaking the ground prevents the moisture from the concrete being absorbed (sucked out) prematurely, and allows the chemical reaction to "more fully" occur. Dry sand, full sun and a warm wind combined are pretty much the Bermuda Triangle for concrete. Bad, bad, bad. Adjusting to each situation is a tough art to master.
If you look at the string against the side of the house and the added concrete, you can see how much fall you had which was perfect. Great videos and job, y’all!👍👍👍
Looks great as always. I did something similar at my old place in GA. It doesn't freeze much in the south but when it did the ice from the down spout was brutal. I had to keep sand and salt on hand in the winter months just in case.
Another thing I was in US graveyard in Luxembourg. I got around 400 GIs. Thousands more and found out later Patton was there. Among them. Thank you America. You don't get enough of that. You should.
3 things about concrete, it's heavy, it's gray unless it has color added and it cracks. You guys did a nice job on the walk and driveway. The homeowner did a great job on the landscaping too. I have to say, I can't help it, sorry, I would like to have seen the stairs from the deck removed, pour the concrete under them and new steps built. I know they were brand new, but as an old carpenter I like the risers to match exactly. It looks like the riser from the driveway to the bottom tread was less than the others. If I'm wrong tell me and I'll shut up. The other thing is they could have waited to build the steps until after the pour. Having miss-matched risers creates a lot of liability.
Hey Sean. I sent you a couple of coffees. Didn’t get to leave a comment on BMC. I just wanted to say thanks. You’ve helped me out in the past via email. Love the channel. Have a great day. Formally Andy Rich
Shawn that was a job well done, cheers to the home owner on the fence and finishing up, where the concrete buggy though? it would have made the pour go so much faster.
I feel so bad for that concrete repair. I am currently building a home, and mistakes happen, but I’m paying a lot of money, and I want things right! You did right by doing the repair, but I hope your concrete contractor shared responsibility. Love your videos!
It will match after some years. As you get older you stop caring about minor things like this. It wouldn't have been reasonable to tear up the whole drive.
I know! It's difficult to make them during my off time, which is why I set up the patreon account. Hopefully I'll get some support to keep making videos.
Nice to see your workers running the excavator. My whole life I believe in training your replacement. I know they are your jobs but to free you up for an hour here or there by training up a new operator. Perfect timing for a new video.
You do good work, wish you were in my area, having bad experience with contractors so try to do everything myself. Used this easter holiday and your method of pvc underground rain pipe drainage, no more black pipe laying on top of the lawn 😊 Another project I have on my mind is a ~8x4 concrete slap. Noticed a few things I was wondering about -What is the purpose of a thin layer of gravel under the concrete? -Are there any concerns pouring concrete against a brick wall? (Looks like you guys don't add any foam or anything, no concern about difference in expansion between wall and slab?) -Also noticed no rebar, what is your consideration to use rebar or not? Thank you much
Ooh yeah, one more thing, I can see how you make the outer edge of a concrete pour with 2x4 to level it, how do you level it against the wall? Is this just feel or do you mark the height the concrete needs to be against the wall?
That would have worked but any other concrete crew would have had a wheel barrow for the pour Lol Straddling would have messed up the lawn on the other side too, which could be a concern. You better believe we carry a barrow all the time now. 👍
I really want to watch when you remove those plastic sheets from the building walls, does the plastic remain behind the concrete or it is totally removed from the walls?
You provide great solutions for water management, unfortunately the concrete crew doesn’t have enough knowledge to ensure that the concrete is done properly. I suggest you find a concrete subcontractor that can stand behind their work and do the job correctly the first time every time. You pay these people because they are supposed to have the expertise to anticipate what will be required for each job and have the necessary equipment available for the job. The lack of wheelbarrows on the site is on the “expert”; in this case, the concrete crew. Thanks for the good content you provide us.
I love these videos…very informative and I have learned a bunch. I am wondering why you would not put some kind of barrier against the brick when you build up the grade at the house?
Great job Shaun, shame the concrete truck never fitted but you and the guys got it sorted, can't expect everything to go right concrete cracked you and the guys repaired it jobs a good one👍
He's addressed that in the past. Basically, it's not required by code there locally so they don't do that. Unless a customer specifically requested it (and was willing to pay the premium), I would imagine going with rebar when nobody else in the area is doing that would put you at a huge price disadvantage for getting jobs.
Like Gary said above...No one uses rebar around here. In fact, it really throws us off when we find it in a tear-out. That's only happened 2-3 times in the Seven years I've been working with these concrete guys. When I lived in Colorado, you can't put too much rebar in the concrete because of all the freeze thaw and bentonite out there.
Shawn, you are too good of a contractor to have these guys do your concrete work. I'm glad you got new concrete guys. These concrete guys are butchers.. dog leg joint them corners. They are brooming without floating it flat first. Also, dont get concrete stains on the sidewalk. .
Shearing the water away from the home is the priority but a shallow v in the surface to collect surface water and direct to the street ,as it is water running at boundary of lawn to drive which Will cause a boggy surface at best and may undermine concrete edge over time,might it have been proactive to put in rebar and a flexible joint on building corners as you a always get cracking without the concrete shrinks as it cures and the edges move but the building doesn't hence pressure builds and a crack is inevitable,a lot of money invested in that renovation.
I don't know if in your area, but were I live we have ready mix company's that have small ready mix trucks. They specialize in providing smaller quantities of ready mix concrete.
@@GCFD Okay.I have used them for a project that I helped with a niebor. It was easier to get them than a regular company. We had to pour the concrete in front yard that was on top of the huge hill. They were able to get the truck into the backyard so we could wheel it to the front of the house.
Sean, I'd rather see fewer videos but have the knowledge that you are doing your best planning. The unforeseen need for a wheelbarrow, plus the lack of scoring are both avoidable hassles that I've seen that you've prepared for stuff like that on other videos. Please don't let the pressures of posting to RUclips or too many customers' demands affect your level of quality, especially since you are subcontracting to the concrete guys. It seems you need to triple-check their projects.
Thank you Luke! These type of things can happen on any job. I think it's more about how you deal with the unexpected. I'm usually barrowed up for that though.
What happens after the concrete separates from the house brick? Water under the slab. Freeze / thaw conditions? Maybe not. I would want rain / thaw water piped away from the foundation and driveway as fast as possible underground.
Your concrete guy’s are not as good as you thought, they seem complacent and don’t care. I remember several episodes where one indicates the money sign with his fingers, forgot what he said, but that says it all. If money is their only reason for working, I pity the customers. Also, I saw a void under the concrete after the framing was removed, that shouldn’t have happened. That patch looks terrible.
Please set up a tour of a city water tower. Your viewers will love it. Think of the roof gutters as your city water tower...way up higher than the surrounding ground. If your gutters drop directly from the gutters into a sealed PVC...you will have no problem putting the rain water into a sealed pvc pipe and by the force of gravity...making the water go up hill to dispose said rain water. You roof height is acting like a water pump under pressure thereby forcing the water to flow uphill by gravity's force.
Does it not get freeze there or hot in the summer? You can't even do a small slab here without 1/4" or bigger rebar. It wouldn't last a season without bubbling and cracking. If those people paid thousands of dollars for a complete drive and walk with no rebar, I feel bad for them.
Oh you can always try covering the finished concrete with plastic for week to keep moisture in..and fiberglass helps prevent cracks.. You are the # 1 drainage guy on RUclips by far .
Thank you Kelly!
The home owner has done a beautiful job on his garden. It's a shame that you had issues with the concrete, but the more concrete work you do the more you learn, fixing it was the right thing to do. I always enjoy your videos, so thank you for the content
Thank you for watching Felton! Shawn
Concrete is hard to control. The crew and You fixed the mistake. I wish more business owners were like you! I give you an A+ in customer service.
When you fix the swamp around the foundation you can make a pretty garden. Nice job
Good on you for standing by your concrete work; wish more contractors took that much pride in their customer satisfaction. I'd hire you in a second. Great video.
Thank you! This was a great customer to work with. Great guy.
A very good Wednesday afternoon to you all in the USA from Wellington Somerset in the UK
If I were the customer I would be relay disappointed whit the repair. you should replace the hole corner.
He was good with it. 👍👍
Three or four concrete guys and none of them foresaw the access issue, if they had cut the saw joints to the house with a diamond wheel it would have had a chance to separate in the saw joints. If I can figure out how to buy you some coffees I will do it, I think you need it. Thanks for showing us the project and great camera work, thanks.
I know Mike. I felt like an idiot for not bring a barrow to a CONCRETE POUR! Hindsight is always 50/50. Haha I carry a barrow now for sure! The link is is the description for the coffee site. 👍
That is an awesome job!! Homeowner really has good taste. Beautiful driveway and nice drainage.
BTW Shawn I really like the way you did the intro with the drone shot, and how throughout you used drone shots and cool music. Very good stuff!! Thanks alot! 🙂
Thank you Sheena! I've been trying to remember to do the initial drone shot as it really frames the video and gives a wide perspective on things. I take probably 5 times as many drone clips as I use because most of them don't work with the flow of the video. The music is extremely difficult to find, even though I pay for that content. I'm really glad you're enjoying my 'style' of video. - Shawn
In the UK our building regulations department instructs us to avoid channelling surface water to the road for flood prevention. Tidy job 💪🏼
I like that you don’t just insist on the use of pipes when there is another alternative. Your idea was great!
Lot's of people are mentioning how the concrete guys have been making mistakes lately; I'd suggest talking to Harvey if these easily avoidable mistakes keep occurring, especially since the repair costs are coming out of your pocket.
These are some old projects that I'm trying to get uploaded. Things have been pretty good lately (those jobs coming at some point!). 👍
It went through my mind, concrete guys with no barrow. Plus when I saw that owners barrow wheel sink, I thought that needs compacting. That concrete guy is learning on your time!
@@user-vg6df2hi8n agreed... but low tires dig in. Most concrete crews carry wheelbarrows (for sure) and 8-12 inch strips of plywood to wheel on, especially if the base is "loose" material. Pea gravel and dry sand are tough to wheel on no matter what. I couldn't tell exactly what material the base was in the video.
Omg that concrete patch would drive me crazy
Its great to see how you work around situations and problems.
“Man we wont make that mistake again”
those concrete guys keep costing you money Shawn...maybe theyre getting slightly sloppy.
There's a huge, ongoing story behind it, Amber. The concrete soap oprah.
@@GCFD ugh i know how thick drama can be, and i know you deserve to get the same kind of loyalty you give. Keep that in mind.
I'm sure the homeowner is loving seeing the dry lines at 30:20 on the side and 30:40 on the front. It all worked out in the end. Gratz on 40k subs!
I love elegant solutions like this.
Thanks Sean. Appreciate the effort that goes into filming this type of work even when some things are going sideways. I would have lived with the crack in the concrete.
Thank you Alistair! I would have also been fine with the crack, but I had no problem cutting it out.
I really admire your leadership.
Thank you Preston!
I can really see the passion you have for your work it is always encouraging to a contractor that really cares about the quality of the jobs he is completing
First crack in one of your jobs I’ve seen. Great service in replacement of crack.
You guys ever add fiber to the mix it's pretty cheap and helps hold it all together... May prevent alot of cracks...
Yes I like fiber!
Shawn look up a "mud mixer" for those small jobs. It would pay for itself for all these small jobs. It makes bag cement as fast as you can open them.
I have seen that! I just have a wheelbarrow style mixer (which is a huge labor saver), but mixing by hand would have stung even more for our mistake.
I need a new driveway and I wish you guys were up in Wisconsin LOL. This is now twice I have seen where you and the concrete crew had to go back and make a repair to a situation that did not turn out perfect and this only makes people want to trust you guys even more. Things go wrong. People are human. It's how we handle the mistakes and errors that defines who we are. Concrete work is an art. And you and your team are true masters of your craft. Not because you may or may not make mistakes - but because you make it right when things do go wrong, as they are bound to from time to time. Excellent work once again and my compliments to everyone!
Check out victory style concrete.. they're in your state. He has a RUclips channel.
Shawn, WTG and to all the guys and gals on the crew Great Job! 👍
Another very enjoyable video! The new driveway and path really compliment the house. A very cosy property! I would probably be looking out of the window at the water running down the driveway when it rains. 🙂
Looks good. Always the good business man by fixing everything when something goes wrong.
Like you said, plus fixing it to get a good final job. 👍
I have been procrastinating on buying a wheel barrel. Thanks for the motivation to get one, lol. Awesome job Shawn and guys !
Love the videos. I’m really surprised most of the concreting you show on your channel does not include any steel reinforcing, particularly for driveways. Not really a strength issue, but it really helps to prevent deep cracking and movement, even for garden paths/foot paths.
Keep the vids coming! 👍
Non structural concrete is not reinforced here with our climate and subsoil. Weird, huh?
I’ve been wondering about that too, I’m in the PNW and it’s would get chicken wire at the least for reinforcement. I’ve also noticed the guys never use expansion boards when they do crete
But I did notice there was quiet a bit of depth to the concrete however more hydrated lime may have prevented the crack in the first place.
@@GCFD As long as the substrate is good, 3 rebar approximately 40" going perpendicular to where that crack is, typically prevents that crack and is more aesthetically appealing. Flares at the end of a driveway are a toss up. Same situation, but receive more pressure... Rebar pieces (approximately 4' - 5') extending into the main driveway help, but no guarantees.
@@GCFD it will crack without mesh or rebar. It cracks with it too, but betters your odds
Nice job and the owner has done really well with the property.
Thanks Shawn.
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Now that's a homeowner who takes pride in being a homeowner. I've seen plenty of 400k+ houses look like complete garbage outside makes you wonder what of a mess it is inside!
This property is even nicer on the inside! He did a great job with everything.
Awesome job Shawn by you and your crew and the concrete crew. Loved the garbage truck footage in the beginning made me laugh. Love the content and showing the challenges. Garden will look awesome in the future, looks like he has great plans for that garden and will be building it up
There's been a few problems with concrete in recent videos...
👍 Yep
Great video the house really looks sharp 👍🏻
Beautiful house. U guys and the owner did a great job
Thank you Chris!
Always give the ground a quick water before placement of the concrete.
Use water reducers admixture over adding water.
Rookie mistake not cutting the corner.
Really appreciate you showing all the issues with the job.
Cheers from Oz
Thank you! Water reducer is standard with the plant I buy from. They will add water on the job if you want a lower slump.
@@GCFD Pre-soaking the ground prevents the moisture from the concrete being absorbed (sucked out) prematurely, and allows the chemical reaction to "more fully" occur.
Dry sand, full sun and a warm wind combined are pretty much the Bermuda Triangle for concrete. Bad, bad, bad. Adjusting to each situation is a tough art to master.
Wow...with your work and the home owner he has a awesome looking house.....
Thank you Bear!
If you look at the string against the side of the house and the added concrete, you can see how much fall you had which was perfect. Great videos and job, y’all!👍👍👍
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That property turned out amazing. What an impressive landlord.
Looks great as always. I did something similar at my old place in GA. It doesn't freeze much in the south but when it did the ice from the down spout was brutal. I had to keep sand and salt on hand in the winter months just in case.
Another thing I was in US graveyard in Luxembourg. I got around 400 GIs. Thousands more and found out later Patton was there. Among them.
Thank you America. You don't get enough of that. You should.
Looks like they didn't fully saw the joints up to the corner of the house there. That's why that crack appeared where it did.
I'm sure it slows you down pumping out videos to youtube, but I do like the follow up showing the completed install working.
Good work again.
These videos are really educational.. but Sean just use some rebar in ur concrete
Rebar is not used in our area because of the mild climate and stable subsoils
That house is cute. Envious of the deck. Looks like a nice hood as well. Super nice improvements.
Concrete with no mesh or wire…..unreal Shawn! Shame on you!
Good to see you back!
It’s been a while.
I Know Frank. I'm trying to get some videos made but am way behind.
Yes!! Finally a video, been waiting. Thanks Shawn. Just started watching it but I know it's going to be awesome.
Thank you! I hope you enjoyed it!
Hello from the Netherlands .
thanks for the video .
Sincerely, Hollandduck
3 things about concrete, it's heavy, it's gray unless it has color added and it cracks.
You guys did a nice job on the walk and driveway. The homeowner did a great job on the landscaping too.
I have to say, I can't help it, sorry, I would like to have seen the stairs from the deck removed, pour the concrete under them and new steps built. I know they were brand new, but as an old carpenter I like the risers to match exactly. It looks like the riser from the driveway to the bottom tread was less than the others. If I'm wrong tell me and I'll shut up. The other thing is they could have waited to build the steps until after the pour.
Having miss-matched risers creates a lot of liability.
I also warranty the concrete that I pour for fire and theft. 😅
Hey Sean. I sent you a couple of coffees. Didn’t get to leave a comment on BMC. I just wanted to say thanks. You’ve helped me out in the past via email. Love the channel. Have a great day. Formally Andy Rich
Hey Yes I did receive them. Thank you! I'm glad you have found my stuff useful. Keep watching!
Shawn that was a job well done, cheers to the home owner on the fence and finishing up, where the concrete buggy though? it would have made the pour go so much faster.
Yep! If I had been paying attention I would have brought the buggy. Opps!
Thanks for sharing!
I feel so bad for that concrete repair. I am currently building a home, and mistakes happen, but I’m paying a lot of money, and I want things right! You did right by doing the repair, but I hope your concrete contractor shared responsibility. Love your videos!
What a great transformation
Thank you! He did a great job on this property. 👍
Looks great!
Love the work but I think I’d be mad if the concrete didn’t match after paying that much
It sucked that the crack formed but those things happen. The homeowner was still happy with the results.
It will match after some years. As you get older you stop caring about minor things like this. It wouldn't have been reasonable to tear up the whole drive.
Shawn must be the only person who looks forward to the rain.
Great job as always! Unfortunate to have the concrete crack eating up some profit. Kudos to you for standing behind your work...
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We need more Videos LOL Thank you.. Looks so good, keep it up.
I know! It's difficult to make them during my off time, which is why I set up the patreon account. Hopefully I'll get some support to keep making videos.
Nice to see your workers running the excavator. My whole life I believe in training your replacement. I know they are your jobs but to free you up for an hour here or there by training up a new operator. Perfect timing for a new video.
I agree David. I have offered to let them operate the machines here at my shop too for more practice.
WOW that is really great, and this family just needs a few panels to isolate and Viola Karma !
You do good work, wish you were in my area, having bad experience with contractors so try to do everything myself. Used this easter holiday and your method of pvc underground rain pipe drainage, no more black pipe laying on top of the lawn 😊
Another project I have on my mind is a ~8x4 concrete slap. Noticed a few things I was wondering about -What is the purpose of a thin layer of gravel under the concrete? -Are there any concerns pouring concrete against a brick wall? (Looks like you guys don't add any foam or anything, no concern about difference in expansion between wall and slab?) -Also noticed no rebar, what is your consideration to use rebar or not?
Thank you much
Ooh yeah, one more thing, I can see how you make the outer edge of a concrete pour with 2x4 to level it, how do you level it against the wall? Is this just feel or do you mark the height the concrete needs to be against the wall?
why didn't the cement truck just straddle the wooden planks and drive farther into the back?
That would have worked but any other concrete crew would have had a wheel barrow for the pour Lol Straddling would have messed up the lawn on the other side too, which could be a concern. You better believe we carry a barrow all the time now. 👍
I really want to watch when you remove those plastic sheets from the building walls, does the plastic remain behind the concrete or it is totally removed from the walls?
We usually pull it away right after the concrete is down to get it out of the way.
the guy with the broom. doesnt know what he is doing. just kidding. incredible work, love your videos.
Hey looks really good. Things happen. You know what can you do. At least you follow up and you do the right thing. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦
Yep! I try to win more than I lose.
Good work!
Real nice, huge transformation, Congrats again on 40k subs.
Thank you! The number of subs is a yardstick on here so It's excited to see my base grow.
LOL at the wheel-barrow LOL
Whatever you pay Lynn make sure it's enough to keep her around
For sure! She's a friend of mine and we camp and mountain bike together.
You provide great solutions for water management, unfortunately the concrete crew doesn’t have enough knowledge to ensure that the concrete is done properly. I suggest you find a concrete subcontractor that can stand behind their work and do the job correctly the first time every time. You pay these people because they are supposed to have the expertise to anticipate what will be required for each job and have the necessary equipment available for the job. The lack of wheelbarrows on the site is on the “expert”; in this case, the concrete crew.
Thanks for the good content you provide us.
Sean, why is there no rebar/mesh in the driveway? It's going to crack regardless, but to the extent of the cracking., rebar helps with that.
It looks awesome 🙂
Great video !
Fiber in the should help that or using remesh would help as well. Im sure you already know that, just a suggestion.
I love these videos…very informative and I have learned a bunch. I am wondering why you would not put some kind of barrier against the brick when you build up the grade at the house?
Great job Shaun, shame the concrete truck never fitted but you and the guys got it sorted, can't expect everything to go right concrete cracked you and the guys repaired it jobs a good one👍
Thank you Taylor!
Why do you never use rebar for the cement? It would provide much more strength and prevent cracking.
He's addressed that in the past. Basically, it's not required by code there locally so they don't do that. Unless a customer specifically requested it (and was willing to pay the premium), I would imagine going with rebar when nobody else in the area is doing that would put you at a huge price disadvantage for getting jobs.
Like Gary said above...No one uses rebar around here. In fact, it really throws us off when we find it in a tear-out. That's only happened 2-3 times in the Seven years I've been working with these concrete guys. When I lived in Colorado, you can't put too much rebar in the concrete because of all the freeze thaw and bentonite out there.
Is the building code on the fence posts towards the neighbor? Our code is your fence the posts go on your side not the opposite.
nice way to end my work day with an upload! nice!
I'm glad you enjoyed it Brian!
Shawn, you are too good of a contractor to have these guys do your concrete work. I'm glad you got new concrete guys. These concrete guys are butchers.. dog leg joint them corners. They are brooming without floating it flat first. Also, dont get concrete stains on the sidewalk. .
Shearing the water away from the home is the priority but a shallow v in the surface to collect surface water and direct to the street ,as it is water running at boundary of lawn to drive which Will cause a boggy surface at best and may undermine concrete edge over time,might it have been proactive to put in rebar and a flexible joint on building corners as you a always get cracking without the concrete shrinks as it cures and the edges move but the building doesn't hence pressure builds and a crack is inevitable,a lot of money invested in that renovation.
Will this not make an ice rink in the winter or is north Carolina that much warmer than wv in the winter?
We don’t get much for freezing temps here. When they predict freezing temps everything closes down the night before.
Great work!
Thank you Michael!
No expansion joint strip is needed between the crawl space brick and driveway?
Did you end up going back to extend the gutter next to the repair? You didn’t show it in the video
I don't know if in your area, but were I live we have ready mix company's that have small ready mix trucks. They specialize in providing smaller quantities of ready mix concrete.
There are small delivery truck companies here but they are way more expensive. Luckily the concrete company was happy to send me a 1/2 yard load.
@@GCFD Okay.I have used them for a project that I helped with a niebor. It was easier to get them than a regular company. We had to pour the concrete in front yard that was on top of the huge hill. They were able to get the truck into the backyard so we could wheel it to the front of the house.
Sean, I'd rather see fewer videos but have the knowledge that you are doing your best planning.
The unforeseen need for a wheelbarrow, plus the lack of scoring are both avoidable hassles that I've seen that you've prepared for stuff like that on other videos.
Please don't let the pressures of posting to RUclips or too many customers' demands affect your level of quality, especially since you are subcontracting to the concrete guys. It seems you need to triple-check their projects.
Thank you Luke! These type of things can happen on any job. I think it's more about how you deal with the unexpected. I'm usually barrowed up for that though.
I notice you don't put rebar or wire mesh in your concrete pours. Is there a reason for that? Would it have prevented this crack?
Great Video ! !
Nice job 👍🏻
Thank you Rene!
What's that thing with wheels hanging off the back of the concrete truck?
What happens after the concrete separates from the house brick?
Water under the slab.
Freeze / thaw conditions? Maybe not.
I would want rain / thaw water piped away from the foundation and driveway as fast as possible underground.
Your concrete guy’s are not as good as you thought, they seem complacent and don’t care. I remember several episodes where one indicates the money sign with his fingers, forgot what he said, but that says it all. If money is their only reason for working, I pity the customers. Also, I saw a void under the concrete after the framing was removed, that shouldn’t have happened. That patch looks terrible.
Please set up a tour of a city water tower. Your viewers will love it. Think of the roof gutters as your city water tower...way up higher than the surrounding ground. If your gutters drop directly from the gutters into a sealed PVC...you will have no problem putting the rain water into a sealed pvc pipe and by the force of gravity...making the water go up hill to dispose said rain water. You roof height is acting like a water pump under pressure thereby forcing the water to flow uphill by gravity's force.
We didn't need that here Larry because we did have fall out to the road. 👍
Are there any other textures besides a brush texture that you can use to finish concrete?
Does it not get freeze there or hot in the summer? You can't even do a small slab here without 1/4" or bigger rebar. It wouldn't last a season without bubbling and cracking. If those people paid thousands of dollars for a complete drive and walk with no rebar, I feel bad for them.