Beginner Concrete Side Walk Slab DIY
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- In this video we will be showing you how to pour a nice and easy beginner concrete sidewalk! If this video helped you pour a concrete slab make sure you show it by leaving us a LIKE,COMMENT,SHARE and dont forget to SUBSCRIBE!
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Not a beginner video😂
Step one buy a concrete pouring truck
DIY... Do it your self, with 5 other guys and a concrete truck...
Get it on
I got to start saving more trees. You're setting the bar pretty high Dave.
Saving trees is fun
And he’s contaminating the soil 🤷🏻♂️
@@QuIcK1423 how is Common materials used to manufacture cement that include limestone, shells, and chalk or marl combined with shale, clay, slate, blast furnace slag, silica sand, and iron ore. These ingredients, when heated at high temperatures form a rock-like substance that is ground into the fine powder that we commonly think of as cement contaminating the soil.
I watch both of y'alls channel cool to see u comment on his video
Mike Day and Dave Odell need a joint venture!!!!!
I'm not exactly sure why, but I your videos are so satisfying to watch. Maybe because I have seen so many concrete contractors do such a poor job that it is refreshing to see your attention to detail and awareness of how to prevent future problems by being so thorough. Thanks for putting these out!
Your welcome
Thank you
Same here
It really is so satisfying and sort of relaxing
😂
"So basically I'm saving a tree" lmao
I concur
@@OdellCompleteConcrete you’re a good man it’s not often you hear construction workers talk about the environment😂
Amazing how those beginner DIY guys can do such a great job. Seems like they been doing for years.
They are!
You guys are so professional. We need you in Mississippi. I had a slab poured, and it started cracking right away. It had low spots too. I love watching your videos.
Things can bad real quick.
It's a in the planning
God bless Mississippi 😀
Right chad white we need him in louisiana too
If they did it when it’s really hot they probably needed to keep the concrete wet for a proper cure. It can dry out too fast I. Warmer climates and not cure properly.
@@ebonycombs1677 I've poured large pads where it was over 100 degrees out and no humidity, without a single crack. And I'm not a great concrete guy, just a general contractor.
How long do you wait to strip forms ??
Hey what’s up Odell love the vids you should make a video when to finish and how to finish Edgers and Handfloat use!
Good idea
I’ve learned so much from watching your videos. Please keep making more. 😀
Sure
You can use chamfer strips to curve your edges. You take a 2×4 and mark 3/4 on the 3 1/2 side. Put your worm drive/ skilsaw at a 45 degree angle. Cut all the way down the board. You will nail that at your grade level. Pop a line all the way down your form and then nail your chamfer strip on that line. It will give you a nice curve on your side edges of your sidewalk.
Sounds like a 45 degree angled edge
@@OdellCompleteConcrete exactly what it is
@@anthonycarroll6546dont they have 45 degree angld strips now?
Wish there was a company as professional as you guys here in Ireland ☘️
Me too
O'Dell
start your own
Well he uses illegal Mexicans that's how he can run his business. They are desperate for a job
@@hippiechicksmomma2727 Have any proof to go with that charge?
What was the linear footage and what does something like that cost from someone like yourself? If you don’t mind me asking
Was also going to ask. Just a ball park
Out of curiasity Is there some reason that prebar on The ground?...
Hold concert together better
How is it DIY and how is it for beginners? There were like 10 workers.
The same process works with one or two people just takes much longer.
Piece of cake
Saving trees! Thats some forward thinking right there :) big fan
For sure
TY
You didn't put down a gravel base. I've seen other videos where they do put down a gravel base. Is it necessary for a basic foot traffic walkway?
Not in Southern CA.
Where it's beach weather everyday
why no gravel base for under the concrete ?
I feel like your concrete is really creamy which to me makes a better finish? What size aggregate do you normally use? Ours seems like it's to big to use some of the tools you use. We got a new jointer and it brought up to many big rocks and didn't go over so well....
This mix is 1/2" minus
How much you spend on concrete and sq ft?
3 guys?
500
Man, I love watching these videos. I learn something new every time
Glad you like them!
That guy that starts with the 2x4 with trowels on his back looks like some kind of concrete ninja.
Those trowels are as sharp as a ninja sword
Can you do a video on the drawing line and elevation?
What are doing when placing the string? What should be the degree of slope?
Yes good idea
@@OdellCompleteConcrete yes, that would help me a lot too. Since it’s been a year since this video was posted, have you made such a video yet?
Also, what do recommend to use as a form for doing a curving sidewalk?
Hello what do I need to make the cement mix? Cement only?
Doing similar small sidewalk and debating mixing 80lb bags in rented mixer vs. expensive short load delivery. Any concerns with doing it in sections over a few days - particularly the control joints as I guess it would be a cold joint? Working alone. 50 bags, 4000lbs. 1.11 cubic yards.
It should work.
If it saves money, go for it
I'm working on a small sidewalk at my house 8' x 5' x 4" thick approx ) and I'm wondering if I need to put crushed rock down before I pour concrete. I've noticed that you don't use crushed rock. When is crushed rock required?
Thanks in advance
When you're in freezing climates
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thank you.
I live in Alberta, Canada. We can get as low as -40 below zero in the winter. I'll definitely need some crushed rock
@@wrightbrent73 That you will!
I had 18 yrds of concrete poured by a guy I worked with.
He has a good business going, but a bad apple spoils the bunch ( business ) He has a bad, I know everything Apple.
His bad apple walked on the wet concrete and intimidated others that it’s ok because he can finish it.
When dry my pads are ok but after a rain or washing I’ve counted 14 foot steps. FOURTEEN.
Love these concrete pads, the brushed is cool, a little texture for grip, congregate is nice with the rough sand like finish, nice. Dr. T
I got to get a level also some strings posts and shape, you could make a fun design using the rocks around the pads. Thanks Odell
Thank you for so informative videos! Nice work! Would you please recommend what is the height of a sidewalk over the ground?
1"
I know he's your bro... its just hard to see someone not you, do the broom finish / 9:11 Saving a tree 🤣😃😂
I hear that, He snuck the broom from me before I could get to the other side.
I've not done this before. How long do you wait after you screed it before you float it? Also, how long do you wait after you float it before you apply the broom?
Hi. Just one question. When you were removing the 2 by 4's, was that done on the same day that you poured the concrete or the next day ? Thank you.
Hi. Thanks for your content. Why you didnt put a vibrated gravel and a nylon under it and why you didnt drill a metal rebars to the oldr slab
That looks great. You guys did a really good job. How much is the cost for that exact job? Thanks
If there's not much weight going through the concrete will the fiber mesh prevent it from cracking without adding rebar or any wire underneath?
The rebar just holds it together after it does crack.
Fiber mesh is just for shrinkage cracks.
What size stone did you use and what do you call it where your at? Also what sack mix is it? 5sack, 5 1/2 sack, or 6sack? Thank you.
This is 1/2" minus 3500 psi
About 7 sack
THIS VIDEO JUST GAVE ME EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO KNOW.
GL
So the soil was good enough to not warrant any base material? How do you make that decision?
Looking at exsiting concrete in the neighborhood that's 39 or 40 years old and the condition it's in.
Basically common sense
When you pour a new slab that bumps up to an existing slab is there anything special that needs to be done between the slabs?
Man these guys work really fast.
I lke the oiling part,very good advice .thank you Sir.
That pump mix is so wet, it's like soup. Even my pump mix is never that wet.
Whenever it rains, these batch plants don't have the sense to check moisture in the materials
Nice job, looks great. How much does something like this cost?
1200
Excellent video brother! Thank you.
Very welcome
thinking of doing something like this in the near future. I was actually going to do it 3ft too instead of the normal 4.
I don't know why u don't invite the idea to build it all the way to the wall. It keeps the walkway cleaner and they usually have to come back and do it later.
True
Beginners? There's like 10 people and a butt crack there 😂
How in the hell is this DIY. The homeowner paid you (the professional) to do their DYI project. You do excellent work though.
So nice to watch a sidewalk pour without picture framing. Never been a fan of that look. Great job on the pour and finish!
Thank you! Cheers!
The earth, ground, dirt, shifts.. if you don't create separate flags of concrete it will break apart and look bad, very quickly. I am a contractor and my father was a Mason for over 40 years for local union no. 1.
Bingo
Followed your videos and Professional wisdom, sure makes the home projects work out a lot easier and with better results.
Great to hear!
Skreed keep tho feet 1 behide the other damnnnn , im gonna go nuts, but nive the bull float , nice , but need to sprinkle edges a little - byself i can handle 18 yards byself form and finish by lunch.. a trowel shoukd never touch extier contrete unless youre losing it.. still wonder why not just use metal steak ? But im an old retire forman 50s year old what do i know , inportant job was done , and paid
Not in Southern California
awesome video.... How much time do you normally wait after brushing it with the brush and a spray down ? I'm assuming it might vary due to weather a bit
I can do the work I just need someone to double check my measurements. I'm horrible.
GREAT VIDEO WITH GOOD EXPLANITORY NARRATION. I USUALLY APPRECIATE "FAST FORWARDING" VIDEO'S; BUT, IN THIS CASE, I AM WATCHING TO "LEARN HOW TO USE THE HAND TOOLS TO GET A PROFESSIONAL JOB DONE AND CANNOT BECAUSE OF THE FAST FORWARDING OF CORRECT TOOL USAGE."
Thanks for the tips!
Can you pour a sidewalk in sections? Thinking of hand mixing a 40 foot sidewalk but obviously could not pour it in one day would be multiple days
Yes
You can do it
How do you know when you have dug deep enough?
When your 4"s below top of elevation
Which concrete mix did you use for this sidewalk?
1/2" minus 3500 psi
Awesome video. Is there a major difference between concrete from the truck and bags you'd get at homedepot or lowes?
Yes there is a big difference.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete if one had to use bags, what brand would you recommend for a small sidewalk?
It's cool but man your guys lines are crooked as a villain and there like alooot of discoloration. Good job tho you know but there's always room for improvement
It needs to cure out before the color is uniform
Why he using his hands to fill in the concrete after screening, when you can use his feet...
He likes using his hands more
Just had a slab laid for a basketball court. Around the slab there's a space between it and the grass where you can se the rebar. What do I do with that space, will it fill on over time?
As a homeowner attempting a sidewalk pour, is the reason you don’t have sand and or rock as a fade, is because you are pouring on undisturbed soil?
region, climate also come in to play
Your name should be ingraved in all your excellent work. Get a stencil stamp with your name.
Good idea
TY
wasting time digging that by hand...are you sure you work as efficiently as you could?
No
What kind of concrete brand and type are you using? I'm only making a 6 foot straight sidrwalk
Quickrete
Pause @5:54 ahh the old America! I miss it!
OSS
I saw a crack 😆
Me too
The space is big there...I would have preferred a wider walkway. Double this.
Not used very often
done.
Old guy without the phone worked circles around the young guy with it glued to his hand.
What is the point of pulling up the fiberglass rebar to be in the concrete when the guy screeding is stepping on it the whole way is that something to worry about?
gets concrete under it. when you step back yes you may bring it down, but then lifing it back up again afterwords to have it set in the right spot.
Side walk? Side of what, the road or street I can understand. It's called a footpath. Now doesn't that make sense?
Never thought about it, but yes that makes sense
I just pulled up my wood walkway and now I want concrete. Do you have to cut joints in a shorter walkway?
No
How many bags of concrete do I need for exact same sidewalk?
180
Good job, but this is a professional concrete company, the opposite of DIY.
No way
I really thought this was a vid to teach viewers who are beginners how to lay a concrete path!!🤣🤣
You can do it.
GL
Was this done in one day or 3 days?😊
If you were going to do a walk like this, but then lay field stone over it, how would you go about doing that? We have field stone bordering our flowerbeds and the wife wants a field stone sidewalk to match. I was thinking about pouring a quick sidewalk and then grouting field stones onto it..
Depends on the size of the stone
@@OdellCompleteConcrete They're about 1.5" thick and vary in size, width wise, but I'd say the average is 10"x15".
Awesome video, very informative! I really appreciated your detailed narration and especially that it was seamlessly congruent with your timelapse video footage, excellent video production skills dude 👏
TY
😂
Thanks for posting. Great work! Good tip on the wood forms 👍
TY
Why didnt you use concrete formwork oil? No criticism just curious! Im from germany and we use it all the time since its not allowed to use diesel or motoroil and such. Its also not so expensive. I think you pay like 1,50€ or exchanged 1,63 dollar per liter. Would love to know!
I probably ran out
@@OdellCompleteConcrete ahaha okay sorry my fault was just curious. But great tutorial 🙏
DIY maybe has a different meaning to these guys lol but nice work team
TY
Nice. You guys did a really good job. Looks clean.
Ty
Plumbers crack on one guy and another dude texting thru half his job.
Sounds normal
Not a great beginner video. You don't tell us the tools you're using or how to use them or why you need to use them.
Ok next time
beginner with a crew of 6 guys lol. show one guy mixing 80lb bags in a wheel barrel lol
That's OSS
I just got a walk walk done “professionally” but after watching my surveillance cameras I see they they didn’t put gravel down under the pour or any rebar (and my ground is mostly clay…I’m very upset. Any is there anything I can do after the fact to strength the cement to avoid cracks?
No
Why were no joint expansion barriers added? Would it be a future concern? When I do sidewalks over 8 feet I always add rubber expansion joints every 3 feet, Like you would see in modern highway construction. Am I over-doing it?
Sounds like overkill
What kind of concrete do you recommend in socal if I’m doing DIY
Quickrete
except that I want to lay pre purchased concrete slabs. Not pour cement.
Don't do it
Is there a reason why you guys didn’t put down a compacted gravel bed underneath? I’m curious because I’m about to do this and it seems from what I’ve reading, it’s a important step
Not in Southern CA
why is that though? Im in NW washington. Does that make a difference?
@@OdellCompleteConcrete
I'm having someone do a sidewalk that's sits next my house. Should i have them add fiber in the mixture? Or rebar would be enough? Thanks in advanced
Rebar is the most important part
Question. How many bags of concrete would a job like this sidewalk take???
65 bags
are fiberglass crossbars required for this job?
Why didn’t you use base ? and for sidewalks u have to use it right
No need in Southern California
Great video as always. But you make it look so easy! Greetings to you Sir from North Wales in the UK.
You to
TY
Quick question, would you use a felt landscaping liner if there was organic material to prevent it from breaking through the underside of the concrete? Or would that be unnecessary
Not necessary
It is not really, do it yourself; if you have six other people helping
It can be done though
Wouldn’t you do a Limestone/ Rock Base with compaction , because if you lay on dirt it will shift ? I’m new to this , any info would be appreciated
No need in Southern California