LIKE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR TO SEE PEOPLE DOING CONCRETE RIGHT! I DID 6 YEARS OF COMMERCIAL CONCRETE BEFORE I GOT INTO RESIDENTIAL AND SOME OF THESE PEOPLE OUT HERE MAKES THIS RESIDENTIAL POURING WAY TOUGHER THAN IT NEEDS TO BE. THAT SCREED BOARD WAS SOMETHING NEW TO ME HOWEVER.. I DO LIKE THAT, THOSE PEGS GIVE SO MUCH MORE LEVERAGE... FEEL LIKE PUTTING ALL THE NEW GUYS ON ONE TO SHOW THEM THE PROPER PITCH THAT YOU NEED WHEN SCREEDING! NICE WORK BOYS.
Funny how there isn't one video on youtube of anyone doing anything "correctly".... Well that is according to the "pros" that comment. Never seen anyone comment on a vid that it was done perfect. Always this or that. I think you did a pretty good job.
Brandon A. Deimel I appreciate the kind words. At the end of the day it’s backyard patio it’s not a approach of a commercial driveway and it’s not going to be very loadbearing at any time. We take a lot of pride in doing things the right way. Obviously there’s alwaysMore you can do. This customer got a good value and will have this porch for a long long time. Have a great day and thanks for the comment.
Damp Proof Course - standard requirement is minimum 150mm from floor level internal to have DPC to protect below that level. the pour appears to show new external concrete level same and internal floor level. Fine if it never rains but without any difference or barrier water can come in and moisture form concrete leech to property wall and potentially lead to interstitial condensation and damp issues / mould etc.
Awesome job guys!!! I guess the big deal here is when you don't have the concrete mixer, right? I make cakes and it's like smoothing the icing on the cake ;o)~ I'm amazed! Thanks for sharing this video.
When pouring against house like that, does there need to be a small gap between house and concrete? Or can you pour directly up to the brick/foundation? Great video! Very insightful
Kristian Figueroa you can make it look good with the camera check out some of my videos on my channel you will see different camera angles and how bad it can look but we always make it flat and good
If that was you there you would be sacked all day screeding I seen how yall do it in Australia rubbing and massaging the concrete slow ,and it doesn't help to leave it flat it's just yall can't pull the real long screeds
All are great workers in this video regardless of where they are from. Good professional job guys, very fast. Like the wooden screed, not seen one like that before, any particular timber used? Cheers
tips for next time. first tip. please mask the brick wall so you don't splatter concrete on it,,second tip. cut the wood stakes level with the form for easier screed,,,3rd tip. Get those guys some Boots,,they always make sure to wear fancy boots to the bar. why not buy boots for work,,,
Manuel Leyba thanks and great tips. We put dawn soap in the brick and it makes it very easy to spray and clean the brick. As far as boots. That is his comfort zone. He makes that choice. He sprays the boots off and moves on. He has probably been rolling that way for many many years. Thanks for your feedback! Good stuff. For some reason this video has got a lot of traction. It's been really fun to see all the feedback. At the end of the day all you're trying to do is make customer backyard dream come true.
Technically yes its called expanison joint. Say when the dirt settles if slab moves it wont. Catch side of house and buckle.also these happends when its cold enough to freeze and thaw.
Brian Acosta don't need expansion, concrete is not locked in ! Expansion would just rot out and water could get under the slab if it's in a cold weather state could have a problem down the road.the guy put rod two foot on center, good job hope he got paid for the rod ! Fiber mesh would be just fine!
I was just gonna ask that too....but I don't know what dpc means. Is it usual to put something between existing patio, wall and new concrete to allow for movement, expansion?
OKC Concrete Hola I have a question for you once it dried up the solution still is to cut making the lines needed ?? is it considered a professional thing to do ?? please reply THANK YOU..
@@erikasaldana4493 yeah you can come back and cut it. There is a more chance of it cracking in the wrong spot the longer you wait to cut it. That is why wet cuts are sometimes better
Dana Jones Once again the hands of a Mexican immigrant making America Great Again! In bet this guy doesn't call out sick every other Monday and is willing to work overtime when needed, even without gloves! Keep up the good work. ⚒
+Henry Ruiz I did it for 29 years, military, no calling in sick. I'm not sure what platform you put Mexicans on, but failing to wear protective gloves is not the one to shout about.
here we go, you have to make it a race thing. im sure there are white, black, chinese, japanese, iranian, people from madagascar that do just as good of a job
How come no control joints? That controls cracking. Concrete does 2 things gets hard and cracks. Should been 2 control joints. 1 of the corner were old slab meets the new vertically to outside of form then measure the ramaining distance divide by 2 that be your other control joint.99.9% chance that slab cracks on corner were new meets old.
He could wear anything he wants. That is common foot wear. He did this exactly as he chose and make great money on the project. He is a very talented man.
that's a tough size project for us to bid because it is so small. I would bet if you got 5 bids they would range from 1000 to 2200. Probably would need a pump truck so that could be 350 to 500 just for the pump.
Needs expansion joint. I pour 6 bag (4000 psi). Poured it a little wet. Really should hand float the walls as you pour to make the finishing easier. Tell the straight edge guy to quit leaving holes and put some rubbers on. Dude on the rake isn't as good as you say. He left it high the whole pour. Then he dipped the float at the end of the push. Edged it to wet. Let that shit tighten up, only have to edge it once then.
