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Concrete Monolithic slab for beginners How to construct a DIY Monolithic from start to finish part 1 of 2 If you like Letsdig18 or Andrew Camarata check out my channel and leave me a comment on what you think! www.tcmalbany.com
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Concrete Monolithic slab for beginners how to diy step by step part 1 of 2 Dirt Boss
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@dalepremo3695 5 лет назад

Well, in a word: Standards. You are just so darned thorough. That rebar wrapped with the mesh will be a strong as anyone would ever want. Watching this is so enjoyable - but, of course, it makes me mad all over again at the half-wit who refused to put rebar OR mesh in mine so I have those huge cracks. Of course it didn't help that he never heard of the word "compact." BTW it's absolutely POURING here now.

@DIRT-BOSS 5 лет назад

Dale no more rain please!! Lol glad you enjoyed the vid.

@billbradleymusic 5 лет назад

In Alaska, we were told on a commercial building that we could not pour monolithic. Nice machine.

@DIRT-BOSS 5 лет назад

BBM yes you are correct! I haven't done any commercial slabs they call for 4' frost walls! Thanks

@iveneverdonethisbefore8390 2 года назад

This is a fantastic channel, glad I stumbled upon it. It's only a matter of time before you wind up with half a million subscribers.

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

Thanks I appreciate it it's definitely a struggle this RU-vid game

@louisianadirt2188 5 лет назад

Good looking job, great video. Stay safe Dwayne

@DIRT-BOSS 5 лет назад

Thanks Dwayne..you also!

@Al-ms6me Год назад

Great informative video man. Straight to the point and no additional bullshit. 🤘

@DIRT-BOSS Год назад

Thanks

@rumtum99 Год назад

This is a great in depth vid. Thanks for making this. Pros!!

@DIRT-BOSS Год назад

Welcome

@brandycarranza693 4 месяца назад

Very well explained Nice Video

@getintothewildwithjeffruma8777 2 года назад

Very nice, I can see how the crab cage as you call it would add strength.

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

Yes indeed Thanks for watching

@mrs.dirtboss 5 лет назад

Good job Honey!! Cant wait to See it Monday after the pour 👍😘

@DIRT-BOSS 4 года назад

Thank you Mrs Dirtboss!

@markg.2501 4 года назад

You are so supportive.....Love It!

@mrs.dirtboss 4 года назад

Mark G. Thanks!! I try ☺️

@cd1168 Год назад

Real nice job. You dot your i’s and cross your t’s confirming strictly to code Love the job

@danlafrance386 2 года назад

Great video. What’s holding the rebar up and what space between the two rows? Thanks

@literaryebooks 4 года назад

Excellent Alaskan Slab and their stone truck. Nothing on the below the rebar cage but stone. Great rock/stone out post. Thanks for sharing.

@DIRT-BOSS 4 года назад

Thanks 👍

@daveshark2172 2 года назад

Great job..you do good work!

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

Thanks

@jamescole3152 3 года назад

Very impressive I learned a lot.

@DIRT-BOSS 3 года назад

Thanks

@shockingshocking4828 4 года назад

Great video, I like how detailed you explained the process. I am planning on doing a monolithic slab for a two car garage and this video was very helpful. I’m thinking about getting a level like yours for the job. What brand of level do you use in the video?

@DIRT-BOSS 4 года назад

Spectra LL400 Thanks for the question!

@wayneedmonds2936 2 года назад

Good video. Thx...

@marksnakebit5395 11 месяцев назад

Whats the best way to measure how much concrete I will need. The frame is square but the Trenches are somewhat un-uniformed.

@jamescole3152 3 года назад

OK this is very professional.

@DIRT-BOSS 3 года назад

Thanks man

@rickmegandrapeau6950 7 месяцев назад

Garage Boss what is the going rate cost per sq ft turnkey cradle to grave for a monolithic slab in your area. No hidden surprises on flat ground and maybe a few inches outta level. Got an estimate today and eyes almost fell outta my head.

@movideos390 2 года назад

Great work.

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

Thanks

@henryg683 3 года назад

Very educational!!!

@DIRT-BOSS 3 года назад

Thanks bud

@franklinbittner4683 2 года назад

What a pro,bravo!

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

Thanks man

@davidbalicki3567 3 года назад

Additional thought - mostly good stuff in this video

@DIRT-BOSS 3 года назад

Thanks Dave I tried to do my best on get as much information for you guys as I can !

@hawkofthenorth4829 3 года назад

fasten the outside of the form with Stakes 4-5 foot out in the yard with boards and it wouldn't move at all

@DIRT-BOSS 3 года назад

I hear you I've done all the tricks but this works the fastest and easiest.. I don't care how many pins you put in there they still bow in between them

@ronaldjacintho4044 2 года назад

Nice video! How exactly do you get the whalers off when stripping being that you screw them on from the inside and the concrete is over it? Or are you stripping the whaler and the 2x as one piece and then taking the whalers off from there?

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

Most of the time you could get the screws out after you strip but if you don't I just snap them off with a hammer

@yenerm114 3 года назад

Hey boss you ever try n use the magnet laser on the skid steer bucket? Try setting it on a chunk of 2x10 or something in the grass for the base laser to sit on so it’s low enough, or clamp /weld a piece of L bracket to the bucket , Idno if I’ve ever seen anyone w it on the skid steer bucket 🤔 I know they have the grader attachment with that option , a bucket may be helpful ?? I’m not sure askin to see what u think 🤙🤙 another good video tho !

@DIRT-BOSS 3 года назад

ye ive put it on the skid seer and dozer

@scottmontgomery8411 3 года назад

Can a "partial" monolithic slab be done? I'm preparing to pour a slab that butts up against the front of my garage. it is level directly in front of the doors however on the one end farthest out from that edge it drops about one foot. I was thinking on that side I could dig down and with a single pour have a self supporting footer. Rather than pouring a separate footer and laying block on that side. Is that even possible? This is only a parking pad with no structure being built on it.

@DIRT-BOSS 3 года назад

Yes you could do that

@laurelherbert2879 4 года назад

You’ve done a pretty good job. Don’t forget Jesse Muller too he’s done a lot of work with Andrew and he also done a much larger Alaskan slab

@DIRT-BOSS 4 года назад

Laurel I'm friends with Jesse we only live 20 minutes apart.. not sure where you're going with that comment but thanks

@laurelherbert2879 4 года назад

Just commenting that Jesse had also done an Alaskan slab and that he is also a youtuber as well as yourself and and Andrew and was just giving him a shout out as you had for both Andrew and Chris from letsdig18 nothing untoward against your work you do good work too

@DIRT-BOSS 4 года назад

@@laurelherbert2879 thank you so much!

@MrSprintcat 2 года назад

Thanks for the video I subscribed to your Channel. How big of a slab can you make this way before it starts to crack? I'm thinking of doing a 40 by 60 up north in Vermont I want to put a couple of Automotive lifts inside of the garage. Thanks again for the video

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

You would have to talk to your local building inspector on what they allow but we have one that was a 100x36 but the hunch was thick.. here's a video of it but the link also there's a whole series on this project. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bRnjaGX64rk.html

@ghostedwaffle2151 4 месяца назад

Do you have something onboard the skid steer that tells you when you hit those 1,2 and 3” marks? Or do you just guess and then check after to see if you need to adjust?

@DIRT-BOSS 4 месяца назад

Yes I do it by eye

@cd1168 Год назад

It’s weird. Here in Texas we don’t slabs using rock/gravel rather sandy clay called select fill. When I mention how about compacted stone; I get laughed at

@JBMOTORSMORE 4 года назад

Hey just finishing up my fourm boards thanks for all your help really appricate it do you stake the 2x4 that is attached to the fourms if so how deep or just use the walers and the kicker board thanks!

@DIRT-BOSS 4 года назад

Whalers and kicker boards.. I do pin the below the whalers though every 4' and back fill it up a little bit if you if you have material. They like to push with all that weight.

@JBMOTORSMORE 4 года назад

Awsome thanks so helpful I'm on shale rock so I'm going to hammer drill down against the outside of fourm board and use rebar to stake it then small back fill like you said thanks again Happy Building! 👊👍

@JBMOTORSMORE 4 года назад

Got my pad inspected last friday poured and finished today looks great thanks for all the help and the great videos. Cheers!

@DIRT-BOSS 4 года назад

Awesome I'm glad I could help!

@tamerhamdy3308 2 года назад

wonderful

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

Thanks please subscribe!!

@acappellahymns 3 года назад

Best I can tell, y'all don't dig footers but instead just build up the sub base in the middle which sort of naturally creates footers? Thanks for any clarification you can provide!

@DIRT-BOSS 3 года назад

Yes you are exactly right I do have other videos on a couple of these slabs check them out You might get more clarification under concrete videos in the playlist thank you please subscribe

@acappellahymns 3 года назад

@@DIRT-BOSS I really appreciate your swift reply! We're planning a basement with a monolithic slab soon so we'll probably go this method and then put the drain on the outside of where the forms were. Thanks again!

@alexmozmtl 2 года назад

Nice vid. How about a drain in the garage (in case rain gets in, or car is wet when you bring it in)? Or it's not required?

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

That's up to the homeowner if that's what they want but yes it can be installed

@jamescole3152 3 года назад

Impressive grass removal.

@DIRT-BOSS 3 года назад

Thanks

@alexanderking9462 Месяц назад

Is it at all possible to put in a slab under a structure that is resting on blocks (without moving the structure)?

@DIRT-BOSS Месяц назад

Sure

@topsite1529 Год назад

you said at the beginning you had a 16" grade difference. Did you take the high side down 16" to make a level pad, and then build it all back up with crusher run? Or did you just build up the low side? How thick is the crusher run at the shallowest depth? Thanks!

@DIRT-BOSS Год назад

This was years ago! But yes I built it up

@danlafrance386 2 года назад

Great video. I bought a 25’x 25’ metal double garage and am wondering if I should make the concrete slab 3”/4” wider then the garage. Thoughts? Thanks.

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

You can make it wider but then that also gives a shelf for water to seep in

@danlafrance386 2 года назад

@@DIRT-BOSS thanks that makes sense.

@jasonsmith2301 Год назад

So, does a monolithic slab not need footers? I can't seem to find a definitive answer to this. It doesn't appear you dug footers but i thought they had to be below the frost/ freeze line depth?

@DIRT-BOSS Год назад

No the slab is ment to float with the Earth

@cmoreloon 4 года назад

What are you using for the side tilt on the skid steer and where did you get it?? Awesome video, thanks in advance

@DIRT-BOSS 4 года назад

Dan Thanks for your question! Here's the link its was around 3k...Tilt Attachment - Cleveland Equipment LLC cleveland-equipment.com/product-catalog/bucket-attachments/attachments/tilt-attachment/ Thanks

@hotrod9873 2 года назад

What material are you using?? you say stone all the time but dose that mean clear stone or A- ? A- would be 1" minus and clear stone would be just 1" stone Crusher dust is just that Dust , best video I've seen so far 👍

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

Thanks on this slab we used crusher run which is Crushed stone with the dust.. It depends on the site but I've used clean ones and two rock also

@BWPoker 8 месяцев назад

Dumb question, could you keep the laser in the cab with you to hear it beep when you are level to make it more efficient?

@DIRT-BOSS 8 месяцев назад

@ianmorado8865 4 года назад

So I'm guessing that given the 24x24 size is why frostline isn't an issue or code requirement? In Colorado I am building a 28x48 garage, and I'm going through hell with the inspector. We are now being told we have to go 30 inches below normal grade. Not fun. But I image I'll be happy in 20 + years.

@DIRT-BOSS 4 года назад

On a conventional footing and frost wall we have to be 48" in the ground around here. The Alaskan slab is designed to float. Thanks for watching

@drrydog Год назад

Impressive to see he uploaded something so far from code. you could barely get by with 12" deep. but it's 30" in most states. this slab is a joke and a half

@hawgdawg556 Год назад

Is there an inexpensive laser level a guy can buy for the same purpose ? Any recommendations? All due respect, but your employee is not working smart. He should have his work station set up off of the ground so he can minimize the amount of time he spends bent over and/or on his knees. Why no vapor barrier ?

@impactodelsurenterprise2440 2 года назад

What is a monolithic slab and what are the main uses for it?

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

The slab is meant to float in bad environment..Google it. Thanks for watching

@johnt2226 Год назад

Does this type of slab hold up in colder climates where there is frost?

@DIRT-BOSS Год назад

Yes

@bunnylewis6557 3 года назад

How is this footing below frost line in Alaska?

@DIRT-BOSS 3 года назад

It's not it's meant to float with the frost That's the whole meaning

@chriszbodula1894 2 года назад

Doesn’t the added drainage stone hold back the form from pushing out to be even with your string line? Also, was the rebar from the crab cage the rebar you previously showed being bent and laid down or did you use additional rebar. FYI - it’s really frustrating when these steps are left out to only guess how it was done.

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

Hahaha Good luck! You already got enough free advice

@richb7414 10 месяцев назад

FYI - It's really frustrating when people are unappreciative for what they are given!

@daz31970 2 года назад

Do you use an app to record videos so you can pause and then continue recording

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

No use a GoPro and then editing software A lot of work

@alfredburren5444 Год назад

Great video, thanks. Can you tell me the name of that power tool with the angle blades you used to finish?

@DIRT-BOSS Год назад

That is called a power trowel

@alfredburren5444 Год назад

@@DIRT-BOSS thank you. Whats that model? I got the kraft pizza plate sourced… also, merry Christmas !

@DIRT-BOSS Год назад

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@CJ-jd6qv 2 года назад

What size boards are you using for forms? I’d like to get my outside about 1’ thick of concrete. Thanks

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

2x12

@CJ-jd6qv 2 года назад

Sounds good, thanks for the reply. How much stone underneath? In middle and outside

@drrydog Год назад

You mean the footings? yea you need to get 18" deep below frost line. so Do not follow this video at all. unless you want the ground freeze, to lift your slab, and crack it in less than 5 years.

@shawnallbritton601 9 месяцев назад

How long did this prep take you? All one day? Thank you, great video.

@DIRT-BOSS 9 месяцев назад

I can't remember I imagine it was

@edardon16 2 года назад

Please make a video about how to operate that machine..

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

I have several you'll have to go to the playlist and look under concrete videos

@daz31970 2 года назад

What is your method to bend the wire mesh to make the crab cage?

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

Brute strength just bend it with your hands

@daz31970 2 года назад

@@DIRT-BOSS thank you

@JRS2248 3 года назад

40 diamerters; lenth of overlap for 1/2" rebar. 40 x .5=20. 20 inches is the overlap.UBC

@DIRT-BOSS 3 года назад

Thanks

@danp129 5 лет назад

Why does mesh sit on top of the gravel, wouldn't it work better if it was 3" higher so it was in the center of a 6" slab?

@DIRT-BOSS 5 лет назад

Dan you are absolutely correct we have chairs in there to hold it up and we also pull it up as we pour. Thanks for your interest! Mike

@danp129 5 лет назад

@@DIRT-BOSS thanks for answering because I've never done concrete work. I've seen pics of how rebar should be placed depending on where you expect the most load to be coming from, but often see mesh just laying on gravel in videos and was starting to think that was just how it was supposed to be, as if for some reason people expected the load to be a lot of weight in the center of the slab, although I couldn't figure out how the concrete was going to have a great bond with the mesh.

@DIRT-BOSS 5 лет назад

@@danp129 I'm glad I could answer your question, in most of my videos I try to give as much detail and pro tips as I can. Thanks for subscribing! Mike..#Dirtboss

@jjg1501 3 года назад

no, that is incorrect, for flatwork you want the rebar in the bottom 33% of the slab to be optimal. that is where the tension forces are. hope this is helpful

@drrydog Год назад

It would, and it should

@timb2294 4 дня назад

When should you put plastic under the slab?

@DIRT-BOSS 4 дня назад

@@timb2294 if it's recommended by code or heated living space this was cold storage homeowner did not want it

@MrMr-wh6nj 2 года назад

This must be in a warm climate, Alaska we have to insulate under and out from this type of slab.

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

NY We insulate also when necessary this is not living space it is cold storage garage

@drrydog Год назад

funny enough, It seems this video is from upstate newyork... yea, lol

@joshparker9128 4 года назад

Would this work for a 36x48 garage slab? Im from upstate ny also

@DIRT-BOSS 4 года назад

Josh you would have to ask your code enforcer.. different building codes for each town on slabs. Thanks

@joshparker9128 4 года назад

Ok thanks! Also my plan was trying to get the slab done before winter then start framing in the spring. Some people tell me they think the slab will crack without being covered. Is that anything you have experienced?

@DIRT-BOSS 4 года назад

@@joshparker9128 the slab should be fine as long as it is saw-cut... That's the purpose of an Alaskan slab... It floats.

@garysmith789 Год назад

Why aren’t the footing below frost line

@DIRT-BOSS Год назад

Google monolithic slab

@klmbuilders5385 2 года назад

No freeze line footing depth requirement?

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

No this is an monolithic slab it's meant to float..

@drrydog Год назад

Finally the correct comment for this video. thank you. This is like a slab poured by a dentist trying his first time.

@ralphalf5897 3 года назад

As a layman asking a pro, any reason you didn't use a vapor barrier? When to use or not use?

@DIRT-BOSS 3 года назад

Most engineers spec out vapor barrier only if building is going to be heated and living space

@ralphalf5897 3 года назад

@@DIRT-BOSS thanks

@Stahodad 2 года назад

I like having the vapor barrier to limit moisture coming up through the slab...I may not heat the building but the next guy might...

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

We do what the customer asks for and pays for always

@stevenpaoli5383 2 года назад

Does the slab slope toward the door?

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

@drrydog Год назад

It should.

@yoofaceee514 2 года назад

We call it floating slab with thicken edge

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

Sure sounds right to me

@jamesdyson63 Год назад

HI dirt boss, this is a fantastic video, I’m attempting my first garage with a monolithic slab this summer and I’ve watched all your videos. How much crusher run did you put down before you set forms on it?

@DIRT-BOSS Год назад

It all depends on the elevation you want.. typically put 6in down put your outside forms on and then another 6in inside

@jamesdyson63 Год назад

I’m doing 12” x 12” haunch with a 4” floor. So I’ll have 6” under the haunch and 14” under the slab. Thanks for replying to my comment!

@codybabb147 Год назад

Is the finish elevation gonna match the house or no?

@DIRT-BOSS Год назад

@codybabb147 Год назад

I always wondered does that matter? How would you figure that out or would it just be so it's above grade? Thanks Boss

@ktm3850 Год назад

Nice job. What climate zone .

@DIRT-BOSS Год назад

@ktm3850 Год назад

@DIRT-BOSS Pennsylvania here. My plan is same. Slab on grade with 2 foot knee wall. Hoping my CAD drawing and proposal gets approved by the town.

@yoofaceee514 2 года назад

Code is at least 24 inch overlapping on rebar

@DIRT-BOSS 2 года назад

Maybe in your parts

@drrydog Год назад

and 18" on center, and 5/8s bar. unless its just a parking slab for a few trucks... I guess

@markackerman9788 3 года назад

No plastic vapor barrier?

@DIRT-BOSS 3 года назад

Does not call for it on the print cold storage

@drrydog Год назад

cold storage what?? so this is just a building for your deep freezers? lol

@andrewrossnagel9433 Месяц назад

Why no footing?

@DIRT-BOSS Месяц назад

Monolithic slab

@embededfabrication4482 3 месяца назад

What about plumbing and conduit?

@DIRT-BOSS 3 месяца назад

They can be installed by design

@embededfabrication4482 3 месяца назад

@DIRT-BOSS they have to go in before the stone no?

@DIRT-BOSS 3 месяца назад

@@embededfabrication4482 yes if you want them inside

@drrydog Год назад

This thing called getting below frost line... It's a thing. unless you want the ground freeze, to lift your slab, and crack it in less than 5 years.

@DIRT-BOSS Год назад

That is why it's called a monolithic slab it floats with the frost! "Come on back"

@drrydog Год назад

@@DIRT-BOSS You literally are dead wrong. and it has to be below frost line to pass an inspection. I call bs

@DBrisky37 4 месяца назад

@@drrydogfake news. It is totally permissible. Take certified and stamped plans to your local building inspector and they will give you the green light

@user-CrowderA 4 месяца назад

I'm getting ready to do this project exactly. At the end before adding the stone for drainage and to brace the 2 x 12 during the pour, would this be a good time to add a French drain along the side??

@DIRT-BOSS 4 месяца назад

Yes

@oscarsandoval4670 3 года назад

Why don’t you just drive steel or wood stakes into the ground with kickers instead of using the whalers?

@DIRT-BOSS 3 года назад

Because everywhere you put a steak is a point of bow.. but I do them both ways I know what you're saying

@oscarsandoval4670 3 года назад

Dirt Boss Masonry & Excavating I hear what your saying, I just feel like prep for the style you do just seems for me that it takes too long. It comes out with the same result but since you already have a laser I feel like forming using steaks would be quickest! Great job on the videos and your finishing always looks amazing!

@DIRT-BOSS 3 года назад

@@oscarsandoval4670 Thanks buddy

@drrydog Год назад

Because first time try, and decided to video blog it and call it a "how to"