EASY BEGINNER CONCRETE SHED SLAB! 

I was a salesman for a large ready mix supplier in Southern California who unlike many of my colleagues started my career in concrete as a laborer on a pool deck crew and eventually retired as a regional salesman for a integral color company. . I learned to set forms and finish which proved valuable when working with both large and small contractors. All that to say this...I would have loved to have you as a customer. In all my years in the "biz" I ran across few contractors with the depth of knowledge and hands on experience you exhibit. It's no wonder you're a huge success....It ain't mud, it's concrete!!

Just happened to stumble upon your channel. It is very therapeutic and you explain things so well! Your work is amazing.

From small jobs to the largest jobs it easy to see the pride you take on each job down to the last details

Real decent men doing real decent work. Every father should have his sons watch these videos! Greetings from Australia!

NEW ODELL JUST DROPPED LETS GOOOOOOOO - love to see the young Odells get after it!!!!

Tyler & Juan are quite a team. Beautiful job.

Man! I can't get enough of watching you guys.

Juan does not compromise on quality ever! Big or small job.

What a beautiful job!

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE - YOU GUYS DID A FANTASTIC JOB

Your finish work is impeccable!

Great details and explanations! Keep 'em coming!

That looks such a beautiful slab

Always appreciate the DIY videos. @Odell is such a good dude, he gives away work.

That notched funny trowel is a cool concept. It’s solid when you can try other people’s ideas and add them to your toolbox if you like the results.

Great job Tyler! Again amazing work.

ODELL RULES!!!

Ty mr odell always great work ,i have been learning alot with your vids over the years and im learning alot ,,my first pour will be my own driveway its not very big but will be a good starter for me since it will be my first, feel confident bc of you sharing all your knowledge thanks alot

The notched funny float tip is priceless. I have to give that a try.

Very skilled workers ,

DAVID ODELLLL!!! DAS THE BOSS MAN! TYLER ODELLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE FROM TDOT

loved to watch all your videos.

The world was built on the backs of tradesmen. Cool video. Thanks

Man, another Odell video, great

The kid workin hard!

Great job, I will soon be doing a shed slab myself, you've very good details, plus you are only person to mention "oiling" the forms and tge "fiber mesh", I've looked at a number of videos and no one else has mentioned that. Thanks again

Great job! I definitely enjoy these videos!

Wow what an excellent video from you guys working in a 90’s heat, you would not get guys in the UK even attempting to do this type of job in that type of heat.

2 jobs In one day! Bet you’re really proud of your boy. On the other hand these are truly inspiring videos for some reason, thanks for the great content.

Thee sons are looking as good as the dad 💯 nice job

vary nice job odells son and crew

superb job

Bellísimo trabajo 👊 💯💯

Great job to your son! Have a good evening!

Wow you are doing a Great job Absolutely!👍

Phenomenal work 👏 🙌 😎

Beautiful work!😲

You did a good job

Love this stuff

nice job yet again guys

Beginner? If you say so. Nice work

Nice work as usual

Sweet job

You make it look easy...

BTW I like your back ground music!

Professional.

Way to knock out two jobs in one day!

Nice and simple. So at what size slap would you recommend a “footer” boarder? You recently did another shed slab like this but it had a footer. Maybe based on the weight of the shed/building being built on the slab?

Sweet video 👍

Haven't come across any videos of concrete pouring that are as well done as this.. I would hire these guys to pour concrete for me great job.. Especially if they did 3.5 slump @ 90* 💯

Man,i sure hope the crew thats doin my new garage floor and new driveway pay that much attention to detail. Lucky owner there!

Chingones los felicito 🎉!

Nice work guys

Good job 👏

Good 👍 Job man. I like it 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Looks like hard work. Good for your son.

Amazing jobbbbbbb brother

Cool👍🏿

Nice!

Planning to do a concrete pad for shed, really cool techniques. In NZ, they use different terminology and building codes but principles still the same.

Nice 👍❤️🙏

Nice 👍

90 degrees and the pump guy has a black hoodie and jeans on!

I love these "beginner" style videos. Great Job on this project as always. Would you mind sharing your formula for estimating how many yards of concrete you need?

Awesome work! Approximately how much would this type of concrete pour work be?

Easy peasy

Nice work as always!!

Hi there Odell. Amazing work as always. I notice you mentioned the concrete was 3500 PSI but in the UK what would be the mix for a shed base using a mixer and concrete? Which type of sand etc. For brick laying over here it's typically a 4 part building sand with one part concrete as far as I'm aware but for a shed base what would be a good mix? Many thanks and apologies for disturbing you.

hey mr odell, I did a video on a sod cutter, it would have been perfect for this job. It makes easy work out of that grass. anyways good stuff and good video again. *HAVE U EVER USED A SOD CUTTER?*

He is so fast, moves like Clark Kent. He got more done in 3 minutes then I would in? He's definitely worth what your paying him.

If you really care about somebody, you set them up not to need you!! RESPECT! I WORK FOR MY STEPDAD FOR 10 YEARS AND ALL HE DOES IS KEEP ME DOWN.. Gotta hide the side work! But after you do some side work you learn your worth and it's a lot more than what he's paying

Your videos are very good. I've watched several. Noone talks about the time variances between the pour, bull float, mag trowell, getting on it, and finial finish. I'm doing a 18x20 pole barn with one guy & myself in a week. Any tips on timing?

I’ve seen many of your videos. The concrete looks good after the bull float. What would happen if you stopped there? What’s the purpose of the on the knees work?

My boy juan was no happy! Lol 😂 telling pump guy “ these people are pouring late why? Because they are crazy!” Lol 😂

When I hear guey, I know everything’s going to be okay

Awsome you guys!!!. Just started my RU-vid channel. Will definitely take some notes from you guys when I do my concrete pour. Cheers. From 🇨🇦

do ou need a construction joint between the house and the slab?

When you run stiff concrete like this is it harder to pull up the creme? Will it have a stronger surface finish since there’s less chance of incorporating the bleed water into the creme?

Question for ya: to save on cost, would a concrete company normally allow me to excavate, compact, put down base and form up the area and put down rebar, so all they have to do is pour and make it pretty? Trying to save cost as much as possible cause it's a 11x30 slab I need poured.

What type of reinforcement did you use ?

Great job! I wish your company was here in Georgia. Can you tell me what are the different types of concrete finishes? I know of the broom finish just didn’t know about the others.

Amazing work, but sorry to say: I fail to see how this is “EASY BEGINNER” (you all are pros at this and you making it look easy!)

Hello, I noticed you didn’t use any DPM for your slab. Is this because you don’t have a lot of wet weather?

Can I paint the concrete and then apply the sealer?

Curious, is it more difficult to get the cream to the top with a stiffer mix (slump).. ? I see they are working it pretty good, but I can't tell by watching.

Little tip brother, build ya timber square first lay it in position and spray around the outside, that gives you your dig out area, saves time with string line 🤙

What is the mixture you/he sprayed on the form boards?

I notice you didn't put an expansion joint at any of the walls. Is that common practice?

Hi team! I noticed there was no base before the concrete pour, like gravel or sand. How come? Im looking to do the same but sometimes I see concrete workers adding a base and other dont. If it helps, im in Texas. Maybe its based on region? Love the videos!

How long did it take to smooth out the concrete?

I’m surprised the pump didn’t get bound up with that thick a slump. Good thing it was a short run

Nice! How thick of a pad you recommend for a 12x16 shed?

I notice you don't use much expansion strips when you butt up against a building or existing concrete. Most of the contractors use them in my area in the Midwest. I enjoy watch and learning your tricks of the trade, sadly our craftsmanship is falling by the wayside. I just followed you on FB, and If you sell any polo shirts, I would like to purchase one. PS, good job Tyler.. Thanks again..JC

How long usually you'd start to take apart of formwork , to decorate the edges of slab ? Thank you before.

just curious, if you pour the slab but then realized you screwed up your forms and din't make it wide enough, can you add new forms extended out by about 4 or 5 inches, and pour some new concrete?

How do I build a small area under the door but at angle? I want to filled the gap under the door and then declined out?

Very nice , and a lot of troweling for that little piece…. I would put at least two 1/4 joint cross both ways , just to make look more nice ….

Difference between Fresno and funny trowel? I have a blue steel Fresno

A turf cutter or stand behind tiller ,would make things easier,u could of raised the slab height and ramp down to step ,u would have to box slab a bit larger than shed ,nice job.

wish you guys lived in fresno.