Simplest Way to Mix and Pour a Concrete Slab
2.1M views · Jun 10, 2023 · Howto & Style
Comments · 1.4K
@jamesf2697 · 3 years ago
I do this work all the time at work. We would drill holes into the side of the existing and put some thin rebar so after time the pad doesn't sink or rise from the existing.
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@cooperpopcr4 · 1 day ago
Man invented the wheel and wheel barrow 1000 years ago. Cmon man
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@martinvallejo1987 · 3 years ago
Hey Jeff , as Union cement mason out of California. I really admire the fact that you're out there just getting after it. Doing what you need to do Sir, yes a lot of the methods you implemented are indeed DIY, however it gets the job done. what I see in this video is genuine hard work ethic and humbleness with a great attitude!!! Keep it bud !!
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@thomasnash167 · 3 years ago
I ran the building materials department of Home Depot and one thing I did find out was, who came up with the idea of putting 60 lbs/80 lbs in a paper sack. Groceries don't work in a paper sack.
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@TheTravis9227 · 2 years ago
Jeff you live in a very nice trailer park.
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@TristanJCumpole · 3 years ago
I'm far from being an expert in concrete work, but there's a lot of criticism in this comment section! I'm sure that we need to remind ourselves that the purpose here is how to make a simple concrete walkway, not a weight-bearing slab that is going to be built on, driven over, etc. Something that you can achieve yourself armed with basic knowledge. Can it be better? Sure, but that requires expense, practice and a lot more effort. Can it be worse? Absolutely, by a long way. The basics are covered, and the video arms you with enough to get a job done that meets the requirement and doesn't blow your budget. It's all good.
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@acore3594 · 3 years ago
Tap con for your expansion joint to keep it in place
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@natej6671 · 3 years ago
Looks like HOA patrol keeps driving by in the golf cart. Be safe out there bro.
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@Kisgard · 2 years ago
Nice video good effort. A few things to note. 1. Don't use metal flashing, it will make a wavey curve, use 5/16 Masonite (home depot) bows really evenly down to a 18" radius and cheaper. 2. put wire mesh in, especially if your not in sandy soil like Florida. The sandy soil is stable so not a lot of movement. But other places, PVR (potential vertical rise) can be 4" Concrete WILL crack that is a guarantee all by itself no load. wire mesh or rebar will hold it together. Colder climates have moisture get into the cracks, freezes and breaks it apart. 3. Dowel into the pavement, so when the soil moves both slabs move together, prevents trip hazards. it is also why you don't want to go with 2" of concrete, #3 rebar is 3/8 leaving 3/4" concrete above and below. go with 3-1/2" or 4"
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@chidrole · 3 years ago
LOL! Look at the mess you did to your driveway and road! Your neighbours will be pissed!😂
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@JosVanWeesel · 3 years ago
Also another tip I learnt the hard way: always overestimate the material you need. If you think you need 10 bags, buy 15. If you end up needing 11 bags, would you rather pack up all your stuff and drive to the nearest store for 1 more bag, or after the job is finished return the 4 bags you didn't need?
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@rico1319 · 3 years ago
You are certainly one talented professional Remodeler. But I was kind of shocked how you made such a mess on the driveway when you could’ve been mixing on the yard? Also would’ve you needed some rebar drilled in to the existing concrete to secure it to the other slabs and maybe even a little bit of wire mesh to lay down?? Thanks for the video.
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