DISASTER Narrowly Averted | 8 Foot Concrete ROOT CELLAR Wall Pour
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- We finish bracing our forms and pour our concrete root cellar walls.
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Love your videos, you are my favorite of all channels. Love your family and how everyone just does what they can do to help.
All you needed was whalers on the outside wall, then put kickers in from them to the rock. That would have locked it all in place. Feel better Natalie!
Natalie, hopefully you are feeling better. Great job with the camera. I am extremely proud of you all. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. Bill
Get well soon 🙏 and nice work.
yeppers... someone was truly watching and looking out for ya during that pour!
All that matters is it worked 👍.
Amazing!
Great job!
Great filming and job.
Thanks for sharing.
You both are fantastic for doing a good job of bracing the forms and only having one place that was weak. The 'cat walk' was a good idea as well as cutting a hole in the plastic bucket to guide the concrete into the forms. Keep up the great work and big blessings to all of you.
❤so glad that part’s done without any of the problems you listed as possibility’s. Great job done. Now for the next one😊🙏
Great job, I think the outside bracing should have been wedged against the 2x4 instead of screwed to the side of it, but alls well that ends well.
Wow you two make a terrific team. And Natalie is such a trooper for getting out there to film while being sick.
I'm excited to see this build move forward!
Kudos to the four outfielders for always pitching in when needed. 💗💗
yeah, you’re overdoing the bracing, but I think your Bombshelter would survive a direct hit
I apologize for saying anything about extra bracing for your concrete forms, looks like you were way ahead of me with the all thread rod and bracing. You are doing it right for sure. Bless your wife's heart she is fantastic and I mean that in a very respectful way. I know you are very proud of her. Hopefully, the bug she has will go away quickly.
On your next pour if you really want to make sure of no blow outs secure the walls with double 2x8 walers. Do a search and it will show you how it is done. That is a lot of pressure on the walls. Years back when working pouring concrete on bridges for highways, that is what we used.
In hind sight, Doubling up the studs at the OSB butt joints wouldn’t be overkill
It always amazes me how many short cuts you know ahead of a job to save yourself extra work. 👍❤️Natalie you are a strong woman, hope you get to feeling better soon.❤️
The thing that I may suggest is doubling up on the studs on the seam it’s what we used to do. Everything else look great just like woodworking. You can never have enough clamps so with concrete you can never over do with bracing.
Hi peeps.. Overall GREAT JOB. Hope and prayers for the wife to feel better soon. Glad that is all done.. We got about 8 to 10 inches of snow here in S. Oregon.. it's turned to rain now. Ps. GREAT\AWESOME editing skills.. watching all them quick cuts and the stack..
Better more overkill on the all thread vs underkill. A blowout ruins the job and makes a huge mess.
The only thing I would have done different is to run the all thread through your studs instead of between them. Very strong that way.
“Necessity is the mother of invention!”
It is so beautiful to see on all channels the creators and/or subs thinking up alternative solutions to get a job done! LOVE IT!!! 😻
🇺🇸MesquiteTX
Great episode! Loving your channel!
A man next time use stiff backs across studs and brace to the dirt wall with straight 2 by 4 and inside walls, at every 3 feet at least, and overlap strong backs at corners and tie them together.
If it was me, i'd take some tuba sixes and top of the Rebar just barely drill a hole. I have to wait through it set it on late on top of the Rebar tap it with a hammer, drill a hole where each one of those tap marks on our halfway through the board and then set it on top of there and then put your tarp Uber the tuba 6 and then you won't have that problem with. Returning it up as easy.
You did amazing job .Natalie I hope you are feeling better sending best wishesx
Hey good morning how you guys doing today hope you guys are having a wonderful day looks like it's snowing out there guys I'll catch you guys later have a good day
Great Job. Snap ties and stainless steel straps would have been easier with walers. Hard to explain. Some commercial systems are just crap as well.
Great job altogether! Hope Natalie is feeling better - good job on the camera work!
Your brace rods are leak points, they have snap rods so that you can backfill. they also sometimes leak
GREAT WORK…glad your forms worked !
Even with the problem areas, in the end you have good walls.
Thanx for the Great video work Natalie !
HOPE YOUR BETTER SOON !
A mandrel is, I believe what they are called.
Holds a hole saw.
Made alot of holes on US Navy ships in the 90s and 2000s!
Good job ship mates!
Sounds to me like “Somebody” had/has your back…before, during, & will continue to throughout this journey!! 🥰🙏🏻❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Awesome job on the forms. Natalie hope you are feeling better.
Next time create panels from each OSB. It's an extra 2x4 at the seams but the 2x4s can be screwed together creating a stronger joint. I hope I'm e explaining it so you understand.
Hope you feel better Natalie!! So much detail work for a pour, impressive, and congrats on inspection passing. So I'm sure you don't want to hear it but might want to search around and invest for used or new rebar caps. Probably use them a lot on the house/property and good safety measure for you and everyone ❤
You guy's are still working with all the snow.😊👍👍👍🫶🫶🫶🫶💯💢💥💫
If you have this issue with you rebar sticking up and think you might need to cover with a tarp, simply take a long 2 X 4 drill appropriate sized holes half way into the wood from the 4 inch wide face, so no deeper than 3/4" through the 1 1/2" thick material and put down on your rebar, then cover. You might need to take some duck tape and layer over the outside corners so it doesnt rip through the tarp.
Whew!
If you take a piece of pipe, just a little bit bigger than a hotel like a 1/2 inch pipe, whatever put in your vice and then you could slide that all thread in there and if you put it at 14 inches so you want or put it as thick as your from one side of your concrete form. To the other side, then put your nut in your washing on it and just cut it on each side or you're not worser. Then you'll know that fat particular one is already made up for that. Application, so when you're through, then you'll be able to use that 1 for 1. And then you do another one and another 1 and another 1 and another. And then eventually you will have it
❤❤❤natalie❤❤❤ awesome job both of you
I use allthread all the time, this process was painful for me to watch. If anyone else does this just simply cut to length, trying to keep your cuts strait as possible. Then start threading your nuts on. When you get to those that wont start to thread on, use a hacksaw blade and drag it between the first and second threads where the first thread starts and continue threading your nuts on...simple
I reaally liked your idea on using the mixing trough to funnel in you crete, im going to use it on my cinder block walls, ty.
Nice job you two. Good teaching all the kids.
Great job. DIY isn't easy and it it almost never perfect but it only happens when industrious people are willing to try,... CONGRATULATIONS.
I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that we would love to see more videos of your progress!
great video , how much do you think you saved milling your own 2x4s
About $400. Thanks 🙂
Double studs at seams
I’m so excited for y’all!! Prayers for Natalie to feel better!! Please do a mid week video!!! I love this channel ❤ God bless and keep you all!
Natalie❤❤❤ feel better soon❣️ Nice job on the walls!
I say the forms will not spread. Get well soon Natalie
Next time shore up the middle of the length, due to pressure from both ends being max in center!
We are all learning together!
By law you are to put rubber caps on your rebar for protection
Great job brilliant channel to follow
Great job guys. Why to go Natalie❤
Hope Natalie feels better soon
That is great you did it ❤️🔥🤗
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Fantastic job guys!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Great work!!!!! I don’t know anything about construction but the rebars make me nervous. Perhaps some caps?
How you explain a Blessing in being SHORT of portland cement so that you could shore up your walls... PRICELESS!
Would it have helped if you turned the 2 x 4's sideways (3.5) where there were seems? So instead of 1.5 inches of support you would have had 3.5 inches of support at the seams..
It might have. Or put 2 studs instead of one like some have suggested. Thanks 🙂
Great job! Get well Natalie, nice photography! Always a good deal from you guys! How long does the concrete have to sit in the forms?
Just 2 to 3 days. Thanks 🙂
GREAT JOB, GREAT VIDEO
Wind turbines in order! Just like on our property... I'll take all the power we can get! Prayers for Good Health all the way through!!
WOW oh, WOW !!!! So much work. I had no idea that building the frame for the concrete would be so intensive. I really look forward to the next video.
Great job, so glad it went well and you were able to get ahead of the problems. Natalie, you’re amazing for filming while you were sick. Hope you’re feeling better!!
Also, the concrete you want to use is Pee gravel mix not regular Stone mix but use P gravel, see your foam blocks much harder and way more accurate and easier to handle way harder you can get away with 6500 pound concrete it makes an R-value of R22 rate
Get well soon Natalie !❤
A Plus!
Jacob & Natalie, just back from a week holiday on Canada's west coast I must say all 4 of your kids are great very well behaved hard workers they are very special and a pleasure to watch, Natalie take care of yourself and thanks for the hearts you send me on my channel, take care and stay warm from Calgary Canada
FYI When estimating the amount of concrete to order it is recommended to divide your cubic footage by 25 to get the cubic yards and not 27. This will allow for shrinkage and waste. Example you said you ordered 7.18 yards multiply that by 27 which gives you 193.86 cubic feet. Now divide that by 25 and you have 7.75 cubic yards. This probably would have been a little over but you would not of been short. Also would have saved a trip. I am assuming that you used 27 as your denominator. It is also good to figure it this way when you are estimating the cost of a project so that you make sure you have the funds to finish.
Congratulations it’s there and practically ready to go, fantastic work you guys, what an achievement!!! Natalie, you are a real trooper!!!!
Can’t believe the amount of work that’s gone into this cellar already. When you create you sometimes run into problems (as everyone does) but you always make it right! Be well, Natalie. 😍🇨🇦
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I see your clever pop cans still didn't hold out, bummer. Wind is a challenge not to mention snow weight. You guys get the prep award. Best wishes Natalie!
Great job, be proud of your work.
Well done guys. It’s a goof thing you over build in many of your jobs. You will look back one day and remember with joy the building of your beautiful home.
A lot of hard work paid off in the end...looking forward to the forms being taken off so we can see the finished product! There is One who sticketh closer than a brother...He will look after you.
😅👍
Using the drill was a great tip - I’d still be sitting there 3 years from now hand-twisting!😍🇨🇦
Hope you are feeling better Natalie
Well done friends! Feel better soon Nathalie! Have a nice week!
Natalie gets all the Sherbert she wants, get well soon! Great job, HUGE milestone in the project schedule, critical path is on track. Bravo!
Hi Natalie I’m so happy for you that you’ve now got the root cellar
How are you going to get in/out of the cellar?
You'll have to wait on that one. Can't spill the beans yet 😅. Thanks
a masterpiece 👍👍👍👍👍
The white snow is so beautiful, it’s so nice when you let your kids involved with some work , the walls is looking great 👍
Feel better Natalie great job,
would putting a flex tape [that stops water] over the seams helped?
I don't think so. More screws and double studs should do the trick. Thanks 🙂
Great job.
How much are you being charged per cubic yard over there? I always have to ask and compare to Reno-Sparks, Nevada!
$187 a yard.
@@aboulderlifeoffgrid on average with us
Also if you have a next time, providing you have a supply of 3” ratchet straps to go around the outer perimeter. Top bottom and middle, would be very beneficial. But there is always the cost of the ratchet straps.
Nice learning experience and thank you for sharing. So much bracing and it all worked well. Enjoyed seeing the kids and hope Nat feels better soon. Lot of work on the pour and good to see how it went and the steps you took.... thanks for sharing
Quite an undertaking to be working by yourself.. 👍🏿
im building a earth covered house and the 3 retaining walls have to be concrete filled . have to do it in meter sections so as not to burst the blocks
Still looks professional to me what a go-getter, sweet woman you have!❤
You guys are so awesome! Natalie, sure hope you are feeling better after all the hard work and filming. My husband and I admire you both as well as your children for your work ethic. You are a blessing to watch. You are in my prayers.
hope you are feeling better, Natalie
Praying for you, Natalie!
Should have chosen a easier road. Don’t do these kind of construction at winter
The work has to get done. No time like the present. Thanks 🙂
Wow, SO glad it all worked out without any major disaster. First major hurdle accomplished and you're on your way...🏡🏜.
Totaly ingenious game of doing the all-thread with the kids. That looked like great fun 👍.
Good health to you all thru the rest of the winter. Take care. 🥰 ♥️