DIY Cement Driveway
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- Опубликовано: 5 апр 2019
- We are getting ready to pour a new cement driveway. it will be nice to no longer get out of our car on a rainy day and walk through mud to get inside. Check out the video to see how you can do a project like this!
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Four things:
1. Cement is an ingredient in concrete. Concrete is what this driveway is made of.
2. Concrete does not dry, it cures (a chemical reaction, not evaporation).
3. Because of #2 (above) adding water to surface only weakens the concrete on its top surface, it does not make it easier to trowel.
4. I love that you had the courage to give this a try!
I agree with all these except adding a lil water will help wake it up a bit and make it easier to trowel. But you need to work the moisture up with a mag float instead of spraying with hose and bull floating it.
Arent you supposed to always make sure your concrete stays wet while it is curing? I have heard and read multiple times that not enough water will actually make your concrete weaker
Kudos for the wife saving the day
Yeah she is pretty awesome!
A huge increase to your curb appeal with the concrete and fresh paint. Always fun watching your videos. Thanks!
Reading alot of the comments....figured I would chime in. This is a fantastic DIY job. At 10.5 yards with materials(3 years ago pricing) Id be shocked if this was over 2k for concrete, forms, and a couple beers for a friend.
Around here, for that coverage it would have been a 12-15k professional job.
Kudos on another good DIY video.
🙏 Thank you❣️
I agree and it would have been the same 15k for asphalt with a 15 year lifespan. My guess is this concrete will last way more than 15 years and he could have saved even more if he mixed it himself.......... old school.... but that is so much more work.
What Im getting at is he could have done this driveway 5 times over and still not been at the price of a contractor doing it. WORTH IT!!!!! even if its not perfect.
You are sure lucky having friends like you have to help.
Yes, they are pretty great 👍🏻 we try to trade off helping each other. Thanks!
Wife came through in the clutch! She did great work behind you guys. Bravo
Yes she did! Thanks :)
Really cool how pouting your driveway even made your house the same color! Didn’t even know that was a thing!
haha yeah, we did a lot that week. painting the house and pouring a new driveway.
It’s crazy to see how other countries concrete. I’m a concreter here in Australia and it really opens your eyes how different it can be. Love the work
I'd love to see how it's done over there. I'm sure there is much that can be learned by seeing the different techniques.
Thanks!
Please don't use this example as a representation of USA. While it was a good effort, remember this is a first time DIY attempt by an average homeowner, not a trained professional.
@@SimonSaysDIY How much it cost to rent a cement truck and where do u do?
@@jackthapa5052Normally you pay for the concrete and they deliver it to you in a cement truck. A while back I had a small job that required 4 yards. I called the cement company and the price they quoted was for delivered concrete.
Now you won't have a muddy driveway ever again,forget everything else great job!
Right on! Looks great. I’m going to do this.
wow you guys was so brave doing this on your own.
You made this a seem so easy! I feel like I could totally do this now
Thanks! It saves so much money to do it yourself! :)
Awesome job!
Hi simon thanks for the inspiration! I have been wanting to do this myself for a long time but didn’t know how.. after seeing your video I think I’m going to give it a go! Thanks and oh btw.. I subscribed love your videos they’re great!!
Hey thanks! I am so happy to hear it! 😁
Fennah Woodworking, I just checked out your channel. You’ve got some great stuff there. I just subscribed as well.
How did U go with driveway?
Cool. Looks great.
Thanks so much! :)
Nice work!!!
I like it, Good job
Props to your wife for helping but that looks like a Fresno trowel not a bull float...a Fresno is avoided for exterior concrete as it seals the surface which could cause surface deterioration in the future...spraying water on the surface while finishing also adds greatly to the potential for surface failure.
The thing about concrete is that there are preferred tools and methods for finishing but in most cases it will hold up just fine when you stray from those methods.
Overall I'd say you did a good job and I guarantee you saved yourself a lot of money.
Respect for even attempting that without any experience pouring concrete...:)
Thanks! This is helpful. I have been on lots of concrete jobs but it was a long time ago and I was just a grunt doing all the hard work and I didn’t pay as much attention to the finishing work. I’m planning on doing a few more concrete pours so I’ll try to improve the process for those. Thanks!
Great vid, thanks!
Glad you liked it! Thanks :)
Nice work.
Thanks!!
Nice job
Thanks!
Great video!! Very interested in doing ours as well but easy on the music in between, it's too loud. GREAT job guys!!
Very very nice job dude
Thanks, I appreciate it! It’s not professional quality but great for doing it yourself! :)
Heck ya I never knew pouring concrete would paint my house at the same time
Yeah, it’s a pretty good deal! Lol 😂
Awesome dude....
Thanks so much! :)
I thought there had to be so much more prep work done I like the way you did yours and am not as worried about how much needed to be done before the pour since it was hard ground any way
how much did the pour cost you?
Great DIY video. The background music is super!!
Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it!
How did you make the transition to the street? What is the street made of - kinda looks like macadam? So what did you do to bridge between the two?
What type of concrete is best for these driveways? Is there a specific one or can we just use any type? I live in an humid area that catches 6 months of rain out of the year. Thanks.
Looks good. Why no expansion joints though?
@Ashley Redenius
You're referring to control joints- one quarter to one third of the depth of the slab...squares should be 10ftx10ft max for 4 inch thick slab, 12.5ftx12.5ft max for 6 inch thick slab 15×15 max for 8 inch thick slab.
Lol, you can take them forms up. Its hard af
Great job! Now, my only question is…. does your wife have a sister? Any woman who works with concrete is a keeper.
Haha, yes she is a keeper :)
@@SimonSaysDIY Can all of us Ciewers take turns on her? We will leave her nice and wet dripping our fluids.
Plenty of women work with concrete. I poured a 10x30 slab myself with a lot more concrete jobs planned. It's called being a homeowner.
@@chandracox6814. Maybe in your country isn’t rare to see women working with concrete. But in my country (USA), it’s more likely to see a real unicorn than a woman mixing cement. I concede there might be a few exceptions, but the few women homeowners I know, got their homes as part of a divorce settlement. They’re not the hard working type.
Get a grip on yourself.
Good educational video. Music was way loud and your voice trailed off to almost nothing and it was hard to hear ya. Going forward make sure you level the audio in post-production. Great job!
Thanks!! My audio setup as gotten better in my more recent video. Thanks again!!!
Should have cut all your form stakes to the height of the form board....would have made screeding a ton easier for you folks
Thanks!!! I actually thought of that when we came to the first stake lol. I will make sure to cut them off on my future projects.
Hey, great video. Question, how is the driveway holding up? and is there any one thing you would do different today?
Its holding up really well! We're very happy with it. one thing I didn't show in the video, I cut expansion joints in the slab after it fully dried. this helps it not crack over time. And one thing I would change, I didn't use an edging trowel in the edges. I thought I purchased one but went to find it and could't. I didn't have time to get to the store before it dried. edging makes it look really nice and adds a great finishing touch.
Thanks! 😀
@@SimonSaysDIY Thanks for the reply the tips!
You said mesh and reinforcements? Whats the difference? Did you use stones to elevate your mesh?
I might have missed it, but finishing/rounding edges and making expansion joints were missed. You can always go back and cut them in with a diamond blade.
Thanks! I did go back and cut expansion joints shortly after it cured fully. As for the edging, I had an edger but i must have misplaced it because when it was time to edge I wasn't able to find it and the concrete was drying to fast to run to the store and get a new one so unfortunately I didn't edge this one. Now I lay out all of my tools to make sure its all there before I start. :)
Does cutting them in afterwards have any pros/cons over building them in when pouring? I didn't even know the former was an option!
Did you saw cut joints?
No expansion joint?
Can I ask how much it cost to have the concrete truck come and pour that for you?
Hey nice job how much was the concrete I’m looking to do my driveway myself?
I forget the exact price but I believe I used 10 yards and it ended up being around $1200-1300.
Call a concrete contractor
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Thanks!
Saw in joints!
So you just left the steel mesh on the ground? Wen i did concrete work we always tried to lift it halfway up so it really does what its supposed to, the steel just sitting on the ground dosent strengthen the driveway like it could be
Well as we were going along we lifted the wire mesh up. I should have mentioned that in the video. But yes your right if the rebar and mesh it at the bottom it does very little to strengthen the concrete. Thanks!
Hello, I have to take on this project😅 what was your diy price for the project overall?
Did you end up cutting relief joints in it? How’s it holding up?
I have not cut the relief joints yet however I still am planning to before the next winter as the frost may cause the slab to rise and settle. I haven’t had any cracking issues yet. The base we poured on may have contributed to the success, it was extremely solid as it had been a gravel driveway for many years. This gave us the perfect foundation for a cement slab. If the ground is much softer I would recommend cutting the relief lines as early as 5-7 days after pouring the concrete and before driving any heavy equipment or vehicles over it.
Thanks for your questions!
Best to cut joints asap as long as it doesnt chip/spall when cutting...we cut them the same day it was poured in the summer.
The first cracks to form are from the shrinkage of the slab...a good solid consistent subbase helps to minimize all cracking.
How much did it cost
what was the total cost for everything
Why is the rebar not necessary?
cool project ... I am about to do the same thing at my house. I gotta say though ... super annoying having to turn up the volume every time you speak to hear what you are saying, then quickly turn it back down because the music volume is twice what the voice volume is.
Thanks, and very true. I apologize for that, it slipped past me. I am intentionally trying to keep the audio more balanced on my current videos!
Kids and wife sleeping in the other room and I had to do the same lol
Would be curious to see how it is looking/holding up 2 years later. As a construction inspector that deals with concrete quite a bit, adding extra water during the finishing period is a huge no no. Compromises the strength and makes the top layer of the slab susceptible to flaking/honeycombing.
Sure, The slab overall has held up pretty well. I cut expansion cracks after fulling cured and have no cracking. The surface seems to be more porous than normal and stains fast with the red clay but the broomed texture doesn't help I'm sure. I have pressure washed it once a year to keep it looking nice and I haven't seen flaking yet.
Overall it's not the best but I learned a lot and will improve on my next concrete pour.
The surface seems more porous because you used a shop broom for your broom finish they make a broom specially for concrete when you fresno airentrained concrete that much push and pull your broom
baby on her back and still helping. Hell of a woman right there.
Don't you need expansion joints for cracking
Yes, I actually came back a week after this video and cut the expansion joints. I should have included that in this video😊
Did you put mesh in whole concrete area?
Yes I did. Also the weakest points tent to be the conners. With that in mind I doubled up on the mesh in those areas
Simon says, "Country Boys do all the work, I'll narrate"
The steel reinforcement doesn't stop it from cracking. Concrete is gonna crack.
It just holds it together when it cracks? Thanks!! :)
@@SimonSaysDIY I commend you for get out there and doing it. That much of concrete with that lil of help will scare most people. Props for getting out there and getting it done. Was not trying to be hard on you for saying I wouldn't have paid for that finish just being honest but you also never claimed to be a finisher but it looks better than a lot of jobs I have seen. Good job.
So you cut control joints in afterward I guess ?? I didn't see a single expansion joint but there was only one spot I think you may have needed it, good luck hope its doesn't crack too bad on ya
Yes. I should have showed it in the video but about a week or so later I came back and cut joints in the concrete and has help up great. Thanks! 😄
I have a 130 feet long and 27 feet wide, how much will it cost if I get some friends to help me do it. How much you spend on material and cement
Angel F in my unprofessional opinion, you would use your math and add depth to get the cubic footage. Next, price out your materials (cement, etc) for the cu. ft. For your laborers, I would personally get some high school kids for cheaper labor and pay them a little above minimum wage (maybe 10 bucks an hour).
While you’re waiting on a more professional opinion, I hope that helps.
Prices will vary depending on where you are located. once you calculate the square footage and how thick you want it to be you can call a cement company and ask for a quote.
I’m interested if it’s cracked since as you didn’t put any expansion joints in it. I’m in Australia and it gets pretty hot here and helped my neighbours with their driveway. Every 8m we put in a joint. Maybe give me a update.
He says in another comment that he didn't show it but he did put expansion joints once it fully cured.
@@MegaDman42 so he cut up the slab he poured seems a strange way to do it. I estimate that that would take at least 8 joints with a wet saw on your knees. Fun times he must love demo saws.
Whole driveway is one-piece, no crack control joints ?
A week or two after doing the driveway I rented a concrete saw and cut a few relief joints in the slab and it has held up great 👍🏻
How much?
is concrete driveway ok for northern Canada?
I'm not sure, but i would guess that the frost would impact how thick you will need to make the concrete slab and how much rebar you will need to reinforce it with. I would recommend finding out what the codes are for your area.
Thanks!
wouldn't have painted the brick on the house but good job on the driveway.
Haha yeah, Thanks! 😁
Your wife came out and help, you got one of them great wonderful useful wives huh!
Yes! She is pretty great and she works just as hard as I do! :)
Great job. How much did that end up costing you? I’m wanting to do my driveway some time but I’m not wealthy lol
good question, This project took 10-11 yards of concrete. the price really depend on local concrete prices. It's been awhile since I did this project but I believe the cost was near $1500. You can google "Concrete Calculator" and there are free calculators that you can input the size you want and it will tell you how many yards of concrete you will need.
Did the driveway end up dusty ,from spraying the water on top.
It wasn’t too bad. The brushed texture on it may have helped with that.
Did you later cut joints?
Yes, I got a concrete saw and cut joints a little over a week later.
What kind of cement did you use?
I ordered is from a cement company and I told them it was for a sidewalk and driveway and they recommended this type. I'm not sure what it was but if you contact a cement company they should be able to point you in the right direction.
Hope that helps. Thanks!
My driveway is going to be about that size. (400 sq ft) How much did it cost you???
If you do it yourself, probably between 1,500 -2,500 it really depends on the local concrete prices and how far they have to drive to deliver it. You can also call and get a quote for delivery and number of cubic yards from your local concrete company.
@@SimonSaysDIY That is not an answer. Just a general price, people understand that things cost different based on size and place. You are a bad person.
@@chrisfightsfun haha Thanks for your feedback!
@@SimonSaysDIY lol
What type of concrete did you use?
I ordered it from a cement company and i they asked what it was going to be used for and they recommended this type, I'm not sure what mixture but what ever place you order from should be able to advise you on what you need. I hope thats helpful!
Thank!
@@SimonSaysDIY ok thanks. I am doing a diy sidewalk and wanted to make sure my concretes matched in color. The builders pavement look almost greyish whitish.
What was the total cost for the job?
it was between 1,600-1,900 this really depends on the cost of the cement delivery. Prices will vary.
Can you tell the size and total cost ?
it was close to 10.5 cubic yards of concrete. This is almost a full load from the cement truck. The price will very depending on what company you use and how far they have to go to deliver it. If you need to see how much you need for a job you can google cement calculator and enter your dimensions and it will tell you how much you will need.
Hmmm, it looks like not only did you get a new driveway but you also got a new house.
Lol we also painted the house that week :)
Why no control joints?
I actually went back once it was dry and used a concrete saw to cut some for the sidewalks as well as the driveway. I plot the side walk into 3 pieces and then the driveway into 5
I've never seen a concrete truck like that 0_o
Yeah, the ones I was use to had the shoot in the back of the truck. This was the first time I used concrete from this place and I thought the same thing as it pulled up lol!
Front loaders are amazing . Huge time saver
how is it holding up?
Really great actually! :) shortly after the driveway hardened fully I rented a concrete saw and cut expansion joints or stress relief lines to prevent cracking. I didn’t mention that in the video but because of that there are no visible crack and it looks great :)
Thanks!
What was the cost of cement
You will have to call a concrete company and they can give you a price per yard of concrete. I believe I ordered 10 yards and it was around $1,300-1,500.
why there is no steel under the concrete?
I did install wire mesh and throughout and rebar around the edges.
Concrete driveway! Calling it cement is like calling bread flour. The cement is the powder that makes the chemical reaction happen, when it’s mixed with sand and aggregate it is called concrete.
No joints? Edger?
I cut relief joints after the concrete cured for a few weeks. I was going to use an edger but embarrassingly I miss placed my edger and couldn’t find it when that step came and I didn’t have time to run and get a new one at the store. The edging makes it look much nicer though. Thanks for the comment and watching!!
Do not follow this as a DIY. Huge difference between how contractors would handle and complete the job vs this. Never water down concrete after it’s hardening your decreasing the strength of the concrete. The wire does nothing for strength. All the wire does is keep the slab together after it cracks.
Watering the concrete allows for proper curing
@@hectorrgee AFTER you’re done screeding and floating it.
@@hectorrgee you don't cure concrete with water on a hot day. Or any day to be precise.
Where's the control joints??
I used a saw and cut control joints after the slab dried.
The finish of the driveway isn't quite professional but you do save a lot of money to offset that.
Yeah that’s very true.
Should be simon says make sure you have help gor your projects lol
Hahaha true! Thanks! 😄
How does this look now after 4 years?
Looks great! A little stained from the red clay here but a quick power washing and it looks as good as new!
Looks great and has held up really well. I pressure wash it once or twice a year and then it looks as good as new!
You didn't score the concrete?!
Yeah, I forgot to include that in the video but a week later I told a concrete saw and cut relief joints to prevent cracking.
I’m building a driveway myself soon. Is it even possible to do it without a cement truck?
it would be tough, but having a mixer and doing it in smaller sections at a time would help..
Why didn't you cut any joints in it? That's what prevents or it's the cracks? Not bad for a diy but I definitely would not have paid for this finish. Didnt even hit with mag floats or finish trowels.
I did come back a week or so later and cut joints. Thanks!
I want to see actually Holly you're removing the dirt yes I see a shovel and wheel barrels I want to see how you're actually getting the ground level
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Thanks for watching!
U forgot to put in expansion cracks in
I came back with a concrete saw and cut joints in the slab before it hardened fully.
@@SimonSaysDIY forgot about using a saw butt I would rather use the crack Float tool or what ever its called
Are there any cracks? I'm not trying to sound like a a-hole, honestly i just want to know if there are any stress fractures in the slab. Either way you go my guy!! Keep learning and keep growing!!!
Yeah no problem, it’s been 7 months since we poured the driveway and so far there are no cracks. Although winter puts a lot of stress on the concrete. I probably will cut a few lines in the slab to relieve any stress so it won’t crack.
Thanks for asking!
And you manage to paint the house while you were at it
it was a busy week lol :)
What did this cost you to do this DIY??
It really depends on local concrete costs and materials. A driveway around this size should cost $1,500-2,000 but that can change if wood and concrete prices are high.
Was going to watch this but as soon as I heard you say “Cement slab” i was done
Cement its only a part of the ingredients needed to make CONCRETE
Cement + sand + Gravel and Water create CONCRETE
Thanks! Sorry about that.
@@SimonSaysDIY Don't apologize... Anyone with half a brain knows what you meant... Everything was obviously not perfect and it may not be the best job around, but 99% of people will have no clue as long as it's not all cracked to hell
Should have just taken that tree down. Over time, the roots are going to push up against the slab and cause cracking. Maybe not in your lifetime but it’s not worth the risk after all of that hard work, nice work at that.
Yes, I debated taking it down but it does provide some spice shade that is nice in the hot summers here. But your right, if I see any damage I can easily cut it down before it becomes and issue.
Thanks for the tip!
Your actually pouring a concrete driveway. Cement is part of the concrete mix. Aggregate, sand, cement, and water.
Thanks! I will remember that for my next video :)
From UK - why do Americans use the word Cement when they mean Concrete - always a puzzle.
Haha, I have corrected that habit since making this video. 😂
Thanks!
It’s all wrong no mop? Edges weren’t done no joints wasn’t screed properly
Thanks! I did cut joints in the slab a few weeks after pouring.