How to pour a Concrete Driveway Addition For Beginners DIY
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- In this video we take you from start to finish on a Great beginner Concrete Driveway Addition we show you all the steps and processes we go through to get a beautiful finished driveway. We hope this helps you with your next project and if it does please give us a LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, or COMMENT if there are any questions we love helping others with this kind of work and talking about it thank you for watching!
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Thank you for not having some lame music instead of explaining what was going on. You get a automatic thumbs up for that 👍
ty
What are typically some prices for the materials of pouring your own drive way?
Lame music 😳 Brother that is Eric Clapton! 🎸
😂😂🤣
@@aarondixon9167 here's some average prices from Europe, USA and Canada plus UK. €10k,€9k,€8k,€7k,€6k,€5k,€4k,€3k,€2k,€1k,$10k,$9k,$8k,$7k,$6k,$5k,$4k,$3k,$2k,$1k, £10k,£9k,£8k,£7k,£6k,£5k,£4k,£3k,£2k,£1k
Nice work! Glad to see there’s still hard working people out there doing quality work and not taking short cuts! Very clean!
ty
nah,,
Good luck trying to take short cuts for a retired inspector!
Been browsing how to videos for some side work. I work as a trainee for a concrete company and I’m itching to learn all I can. This video was helpful and inspiring! Thanks, Odell!
YW
Very
Yes yes very
Man who takes pride in his work...
TY
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Can you say how much this cost to have done? I'm looking to have a parking pad done on an old gravel spot.
Spear Lord Burghardt did you find out I’m trying to have mine don’t too??
I had trouble sleeping then set the playback speed to .075x and you cured my insomnia. Thank you. Also, now I know how to do this! Thanks!
yw
Lol
I like your very thorough explanation and step by step. Having a car there would’ve been super annoying. I just poured a 12x15 slab for a shed using an electric mixer. I wish I had that magnesium float but it came out good.
Glad it helped!
I am not interested in concrete but there is something about the way you do your videos that make them enjoyable to watch during my morning coffee. Thanks for taking the time to do them. You are obviously an expert in your field. It's nice to see the business owner getting his hands dirty as well. Cheers!
TY
it makes a difference
I enjoy watching other people work as well! LOL
I know this is an old video now, but I want to say great job. I love the in depth explanations of your craft and the humble pride you have in your work. Instant subscribe here.
Great
Thank you
I'm a DIY guy I've poured almost 30 tons of cement at my house. I've watched your videos the whole time. Love your work.
that's great.
I'm glad it helped you
You need to make videos
*~7.5 cubic yards of concrete.
Unless u just dumped out bags of portland on the ground
Brave guys, working for a former inspector! lol No surprise he told you how to do your job. And hard working guys! Good job man.
TY
But if you're competent in your job it's no biggy.
AWESOME job !!! One can tell the pride you exhibit in your profession ....
Rare to find quality, these days !!!
OSS
TY
We have zero contractor's of any sort with your professionalism in our neck of the woods... Take pride in that as I know you do👌👍
TY
Small and simple job, but elegant and pristine. Mr. inspector must've been pleased.
yes he liked it. no complaints
This guy is awesome- A pro, and I suggest other DIY'r channels that promote thier concrete efforts watch this fellow FIRST.
Wow, thanks!
Very nice job. It always amazes me when you are there to do your best job. And the home owners aren't considerate enough to remove any obstacles. Like the frickin Cadillac.
The car is disabled
@@OdellCompleteConcrete at least push it out of the way or have it towed away.
@@cawa2576 lol it's no problem for a professional, the homeowner is paying enough already
Never seen a roll of reinforcing mesh before. Done a little concreting here in Australia and engineers have generally specified F72 (which is 7mm bar X 200mm grid spacing). They are always in a rigid sheet 2.4m X 6m (8ft X 20ft).
Interesting to see the difference over there.
Awesome
I've worked with both. The sheets are nice because you can lay them out by yourself, but the rolls are convenient when you are working on longer stretches.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete that mesh looks suspiciously like wire fencing I'd use in the garden!
No rebar dowels to connect to the existing slab? Why is that? Thanks, just trying to gather some info.
My father always used mesh when concreting . The cement he poured and did himself on the family estate is still looking amazing after 40 years.
Beautiful job! Love your work! As a concrete guy in WI myself I really appreciate the quality of work you guys do & how you explain it is always spot on bro! I’ve gained many tips from you as well!
Thanks for all you do here! Best concrete guys on YT for sure!
Thank you very much!
Check out victory outdoor services they are pretty good to they are in Wisconsin as well
Nice work David, I like how you showed all the finishing from screed to broom.
TY
The 132 dislikes are people who never did this kind of work. Are would be lost trying to do it. Sad 😐 Great Job Sir.👍 you guys are Good and care about your work.
Sounds like a guy that has got there hands dirty.
Right On David, your one of the few LEGIT Concrete Craftsmen here in the "Westcoast " area. I've referred you to customer I couldn't get to and you came thru for me. Thanks Man.😊
Thanks
"that's what it looks like when you done. MAGNIFICENT... " LOL Great video
TY
This was truly majestic. You clearly are a master of your trade.
TY
So you don't need any sort of base course / gravel?
I poured an addition to my driveway about a month ago. It has been a long time since I played in the concrete. I had 70 foot of foundation that I poured first with the inexperienced help from a 68 year old friend. my 3:30 concrete showed up at 4:40 and by the time I got the concrete poured out in my drive addition (6" with rebar) it was setting fast. I had a real tough time getting the aggregate down. I put some water on it and kept hitting with my bull float that hadn't been used 12 or 15 years. Your work looks great. Good job. I'm too old for this now. Well, almost too old.
Those late pours are tough.
I have had some days like that, but not in a long time.
That driveway turned out beautiful and more spacious. Good job boys.
OtakuMan hakdre55
TY
That looks absolutely stunning - superb work!
Many thanks!
everything about watching you guys work is just peaceful and relaxing. thanks for posting these videos. Wish I was in any kind of shape as I need to do a poor on the side of my house for a couple of narrow storage sheds.
The good news is you know what to look for now
Hey David, your videos are amazing, I learned a lot about trowels, I'm a bricklayer in Brazil and we do not have the habit of using them here.
Júnior Domingues
That's awesome.
Trowels definitely help with a nice finish.
Hey Mr. Odell I really like how you work with your employees. And hope all owner are like that. At least be around and show appreciation. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
That's the way I see it, if you cant do the work you shouldn't be telling someone else how to do it
I just had this done at my house last year.. mine was wide enough that 8ft made it suitable to park two cars side by side.. I've done many improvements to my property but this was by far the best !
great
You think he'd move his damm car
The car needed some mechanical work
Miss Smith he's retired, from everything.
Miss Smith Id move something....
Car's broken to the point of immobility, but first lemme spend thousands on my driveway addition.
Where’d you get your profile pick from?
Wow!!! That was AWESOME! Truly a work of art. I could and will watch that again. Thank you for the explanations along the way.
TY
Yes yes
Looks REALLY, really good. That was awesome that you beefed up the concrete mix for him 👏🏼
He liked it.
I had never thought about checking the ticket... Great lesson there. Your videos are like a master-class in learning what to require to get a top notch job. THANKS for your youtubes!
+Jennifer WhiteWolf
Yes the ticket can tel you alot.m
Another great video for us novices to watch. The commentary is not too overbearing and explains well what you are doing and NO UNNECESSARY LOUD MUSIC.....well done again.
TY
Was in my recommendations. I now know how to pour concrete....I'm okay with that
That was a good video to watch. Very. Interesting. Good narration.
Only complaint, makes old driveway look like crap xD
haha thats the next phase to this job
You're right it does. But, why didn't he put the lines in the same spot as the old driveway?
Even though, it's not tied together.
I just finished the video, and I realize why that was done now lol
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@@OdellCompleteConcrete Get the car running first! HaHaHa
Thanks for explaining everything- the wire mesh roll out. Etc. Each tool. We noticed the Jack Hammer with the shovel before you mentioned it- like WOW- we didnt know you could use a jack hammer for that!!! Very informative.
Yes it helps
a homeboy asked me if i'd be down to renew a part of his old driveway. at firstI was a bit sceptic but i thought that it could be a cool experience so here i am learning how to set a concrere driveway .
its gonna be a very amateur job, but made with love or sth
Beautiful work. Fiber or rebar highly recommended instead of wire mesh for slab on grade. The mesh sags with the weight of steel and is not in tension, thereby loosing it’s function. Also, changing from 3,250 psi to 4,500 psi is well intentioned but not a good idea. This because 4500 is a much stiffer concrete with more tendency to crack as the moisture evaporates. So you generally should not go overboard with a stiffer concrete if it is not required by the project. But, overall, an excellent job.
TY
Where the new slab connects to the old one, should be set up as an expansion joint or control joint? What about if you are pouring a new slab between 2 existing ones?
Thanks Odell, I've learned quite a bit in a short time from your vids. I notice the old guy almost get in the way at one point, man I hate that. Is it wrong to tell a customer; "Sir, we charge double to watch and be in the way, or triple if you want to help". Kidding aside, when you're competent and confident, astute customers like him or even picky ones, will never bother you, and as I can tell he didn't bother you. Actually, the old guy even inadvertently helped out the video with a good tip, as a customer, checking the truck's load ticket, very smart. Take care, Imc
mrbluebike
True. it's always nice to have a concrete inspector not find anything wrong, and be there the entire time.
mrbluebike you should encourage the client to watch. It’s your time to show your talents. Most of the time they will leave. But always include them in the process. They will have an investment in the job and take pride in it showing it off. That’s what you want.
It's so beautiful. Well done!!!
TY
I love the names - " bull-floated with the magnesium three and a half footer. Hit it with Big Blue and the Funny Trowel". Can't imagine anyone here in the UK using such terms :-). So great to see these skills and pride.
Ray Stroud
Not sure what they would say over there
Clear you guys really take pride in your work. Great job.
TY
That looks awesome
ty
my wife is so ocd those lines from the old driveway not matching the new would have drove her nuts lol
Time to replace the old driveway
I second that
littlefarm34 well like he said they have to do it evenly otherwise the concrete will start cracking
Fuck her
M1978 1978 hahahaha!!!
Great work as always
Construction Technology
TY
I know nothing about this kind of work, but I sure love watching the videos.
TY
Very good work. You certainly know what your doing.
ty
I am very happy when I see you video because every day learning new things from you Mr.Odell sorry lam ill to day l was late to see you video good luck
TY
You need to get better before the next release.
GL
Nice work! You and the crew did a awesome job!
TY
It's so satisfying to see finished job at the end :-) As always well done!
glad you enjoy it :)
Greg
TY
About time someone with real music
I hear that
I love "I beefed it to 45." You slayed the dude!
You really are a pro!..Love the videos!
TY!
Thanks for your very informative videos. I need to do a very similar job to this one. Is there any way to match the existing driveway with the new one? maybe apply concrete resurface mix on the old piece of driveway ? any ideas and tips would be appreciated from anyone. Thanks very much again.
+raytrayt2001
You can alway paint it.
There is overlay products.
But nothing as durable as new concrete
Thank you and keep uploading videos; I love them.
raytrayt2001
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raytrayt2001
TY
Very nice! Thank you for the upload
TY
YW
Thanks for not blasting background music or yelling into the mic 👏👏👏
YW
You are a True pro . I pour concrete for a living and you did a great job for this man really nice finish he should have let you dowl it but that's all on him .
lee jones
I concur
TY
How are the temperatures in your area? In Germany, we tend to build at least twice as deep with lots of gravel in the bottom in addition to the concrete. Otherwise the concrete would get cracks in the first winter
No freeze here
Alright that makes sense, seems like you can save lots of work and money and still get a high quality result with that technique
for sure
Because Germany builds things so they last forever❤❤❤
Excellent! Do something better than the inspector expected and they usually have other things that need their attention!
....13
For sure, above and beyond.
It is magnificent
+Scottish NS Rail Fan
I concur
What a fine job real professionals looked as operating a dance.Every one kept the pour clean and the detail of putting plastic on the car guess the owner couldn't park elsewhere but you made it look as if it wasn't an obstacle at all. Really great craftsmanship I would use you're crew any time but I'm in Rhode island.
TY Leon
Good days work for 3 guys.
Greetings from Southern California
The Masonry Company
TY
Wow, great explanations from the critical to know (cement mix psi ) to the dobi's. Don't really know that but great explanation man.
ty
+Jaime Perez
TY
Subbed. .... love your videos lots of good info thanks
Adam Del Campo
Great
TY
I liked your video. I have a question. What do you spray on the 2x4s?
My used motor oil 100 percent synthetic Mobil One
Thank you sir
Instant like for layla. Good choice my man.
Much appreciated!
I appreciate the video, I have a similar size project that I'm working on with my driveway. I'm no concrete guy. You really made this look easy😂
Wow nice work!
How many yards of Concrete was this? Maybe in the future, you guys can do a tutorial on how to go about calculating the amount of concrete to purchase? Both from a 60/90lb bag perspective as well as from the Concrete Truck side of things...Maybe some tips on how to deal with Concrete Vendors, etc? Keep it up guys!
Sounds like a good one.
TY
www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/howmuch/calculator.htm
6" (.5') thick x 8' wide x 20'(?) = 80cu. ft. ---- (27 cu. ft. Per yd.)
80÷27= ...3 yd.?
Yeah those rolls can hurt u bad when rolling them off, trick is to always roll them off curl down.. then it will never curl back 😁
Ian Barnard
True, but a lot harder to roll out.
Thanks for the tip!
Well I really enjoy your videos. You're a consummate professional. I've done everything concrete... Ready mix, mobile mix, line pumps, boom pumps, placing booms, telebelts, form, place etc. I like seeing how others do concrete and I do learn new things all the time.
Yes I learn something everyday or at least try to
Love the slow hand intro!
TY
joint lines didnt line up with the old driveway. my OCD would have kicked in
time to remove the old drive
old driveway only had one it wouldve been even more uneven.
it's more like your OCC lol
@@lostintime8651
or OSS
I am not a construction guy, but I don't get why do you need to cut concrete with some tool for driveways it is wider squares for walkways it is smaller squares. Is it just for aesthetic reasons or serve some other purpose?
Crack control
Why the expansion joint did not lined up with the existing pavement?
exactly, it hurts my eyes
Use diesel on the broom the concrete wont stick to it and the broom finish will come out beautiful trust me
Jessie Torres
I'll give it a try.
TY
+Odell Complete Concrete, how did that turn out?
His came out beautiful without the diesel.
Looks a lot better than the side walk I poured. It started a light rain and made my bad job worse. Good Job!
A easy way to get exposed aggregate or sand wash finish
Cadillac Allante....one of the nicest cars from Cadillac.
Id just do the rest of the yard lol
would have been nice
Odell Complete Concrete even when u doing concrete u need an inspector to come check it out !??
Those are some nice looking joints. I'm starting to make youtube videos. What speed do you bump your clips up to when you do fast forward?
all depends on where i want to slow a section of the videos down or speed threw them.
jason I'm your 11th sub....
You Just made my day. I thank you. I have a new vid exporting right now... Then uploading
let me know when its up!
keep an eye on your stats. you might see that people only watch 5 minutes of your 10 minutes video so you speed your video up a little bit and make it shorter next time. I have done time lapse videos of my work working on cars and went down to a 2-3 minute clips from 5-6 minutes because no one was watching the whole thing anyway
"DIY concrete driveway"
Uses equipment and cement truck that the average Joe would need to buy or rent.
Nice video, good looking slab, but this really isn't a DIY video..
rent
@Jason Poole Yeah I understand that the equipment etc can be rented/contracted. I wasn't trying to be negative, I was simply stating that the video didn't meet my expectations for a "DIY". I thought there might be some information on what the equipment being used is, where to rent it, the relative costs, how to use the equipment... but there's a lot of information not given or glossed over. If I wanted to put in my own slab, I'd need to ask a ton of questions and do a lot of research to learn the things this video didn't cover which means it's not very effective as an informative DIY video.
Again, not trying to be overly critical... I liked the video and the slab looks great.
@@bldrummer8287
I agree what I've learned is that you need a crew of experienced guys for anything other than making stepping stones. He puts diy to get views I think. That's how I found this channel. I still like watching though. Learning.
@@captmack007 I guess some people are just not naturally good at at things like this. I pick up things quickly and I'm good with my hands. A little personal sweat saves a LOT of money sometimes.
@@Claymore1977
Shut the f up
Think you guys would have a challenge at my mom's house. I think the people who did layout for the driveway were drunk. It has bad curve in it that while you can park car on it, its dangerously close to where sprinkler line is.
Thinking of doing this instead of brick paving since I have cement left over from another build. Thank you
GL
Good God...
Permits and inspectors to pour a fkkking slab for your driveway.
Thank God for Idaho...🇺🇸
Get it on
Odell Complete Concrete how much for something like this?
I have this urge to fly over to the U.S, wait until you finish a job and leave then sneak in and draw a big
hairy Willie in the cement. The look on your face when you came back next day would be priceless.
I hope your a good artist.
You’re a dipshit.
g2macs ....the look on your face when you learn that this is concrete...not cement!
cement is just a power ingredient used to make concrete .
You guys make it look too easy
Practice practice practice
Quality content, thanks for uploading.
Glad you enjoy it!
Very professional, and excellent move letting the customer spec his driveway. I know dad too many people who would try to “outsmart” the owner just to prove they have been in the business long enough. Not only did you respect the owners wishes, but you went above and beyond with the concrete choice.
Great work!
Thats the key to happiness
He should I move that car out of the way to pain in the ass to work around something that should have been moved😂😂😂
I concur
Ikr
Good video but title is misleading. Not for beginners diy
Some people would be willing to take this on as a DiY
It’s not hard to do, it’s better with rebar in my opinion more stronger
@@Metro_Plumbing Are you a multimedia/youtuber-contractor? In my opinion you got no clue at all and you should rebar your brain mate...thats a good start! Adios amigos!
Dimitris Kaloupis what’s your email I’ll send you a picture
@@Metro_Plumbing You dont need my mail mate...post a link public
Wire mesh sucks
I don't care for it.
The 6 gauge is pretty good though.
Odell Complete Concrete loved your video I've demo'd many old slabs and I never found mesh in the center of concrete, it's is mostly on bottom. Good crew you got their
rolls of wire are so bent up its impossible to center it.
TY
@Roger Loesch You da man! Bet you're sitting there in your armchair in your wife-beater vest and duds with a cannie in one hand and a slice of pizza in the other. Probably a jobbing builder, in and out of work, most evenings down the boozer propping up the bar trying to scrounge a beer and then to the bookies to throw away your last few dollars on the horses or a game of football.
project beautiful finished driveway . nice work
+IFYOUDONTIWILL
TY
Sweeeet!!! Did some cement work today at a friend's house. Kinda cured my itch I had to finish some concrete. Every time I see your vids on driveways and driveway additions. I want to pour mine so bad. Lol. Still saving up.
Get it on
GL
The liquid rock master never disappoints.
+Guywithcrazyideas
Sounds good.
Ty
Beautiful work!
Thanks for the video. Very nice work! How come you didn't need to put down a layer of base or subbase? Are you not concerned with cracking over time due to the weight of the vehicles?
Not at all
Great job!!
From the comments, people complain about everything...omg! I hate it here 😩
I hear you
Another Excellent and tremendous job Mr. Odell. And very hard working team. Well done guys. Always enjoy it. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
ty
Good stuff! Loved the video and commentary
Glad you enjoyed!