Foundation Excavation Ep.26

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More excavation and dirt work here • Concrete Slab Preparation
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@owenwiseman6112 5 лет назад

HEEEEEEEEEERE WE GO! Not sure I've ever been more excited for something I had literally nothing to do with. :)

@triples3139 5 лет назад

BBB H nothing like some classic Rally English to kick off a good day. I love watching those folks.

@jgren4048 5 лет назад

Owen Wiseman you, and also I do actually have something to do with this build. Our viewing encourages and uplifts the ones doing the work. We ask questions so that they can give us the benefit of their experience. This helps them to actually think of the why and where of how or why things are done a certain way. Many things they have studied out in the past but are constantly learning. This makes them better at what they do. So you and I have a very small part, but it is an important part of the build. Thanks Scott and crew.!

@robertleavitt2149 4 года назад

LOL I do this all day everyday... I build houses all year long in Northern California, and I literally just texted someone to tell them they are digging the footings. LOL! This is the best project ever!

@reecehector4012 3 года назад

I dont mean to be so off topic but does anyone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account? I stupidly forgot the account password. I love any help you can offer me.

@enzoalonzo8486 3 года назад

@Reece Hector instablaster :)

@Andrew-kk2ry 5 лет назад

How nice it is that you hold your contractors (and friends) in such high esteem. There are read-between-the-lines lessons to be had here. If a man can be measured by the company he keeps, well, keep up the good work.

@tomg2554 5 лет назад

A man is not measured by his wallet's thickness, though by his ability to work with those, hes grown accustomed to, in the real, dirty hands get it done world, these relationships are just as important as those with your money source.

@manictiger 4 года назад

@@tomg2554 As a rich guy, I have a saying: you can't buy loyalty.

@MindToMade 5 лет назад

It's so satisfying seeing gravel get rolled flat. Like looking at a freshly mowed lawn.

@rjtumble 5 лет назад

Shout out to Dexter! That man has serious skills and it was a thing of beauty watching him place those big stones so gracefully. I think that was my favorite part of the video.

@offgridnorthwest 5 лет назад

There is something beautiful and majestic in watching a skilled equipment operator level the grade like this. I had the wonderful experience of trying to do it myself a few years ago and it wasn't nearly as easy as this operator makes it look.

@ronp1018 4 года назад

OffGridBear I've never seen anybody Level the grade backwards

@austinpatrick2682 5 лет назад

I've worked in hundreds of crawlspaces. I have rarely had the pleasure of working in one that was even flat, only a handful of times I worked in one that didn't have a bunch of sharp rocks and debris under the vapor barrier, and NEVER worked in a crawlspace with perfectly flat crush and run laid smooth for the sake of the worker. Send me a plane ticket and I'll come work for free in that crawlspace. Great work guys. And thanks again for taking the advice given a year ago that I also supported of building a crawlspace rather than a slab. It's so much more relatable for us to learn from now and it's far more repair/remodel friendly for the life of the house.

@Backhoebb 5 лет назад

Thank you for these! I’m a 20 year old excavation contractor, and learn a lot from these!

@VanisleNSX 5 лет назад

The build is finally underway!

@charlescompton4495 5 лет назад

Bless your heart for making room for the "masons" to have material and man. Most of the time we only had room (almost) for our feet and had to bend down or reach up to get material. Wears you out before you get a good start! A true professional you are and this is going to be a great build, Greg.

@sonjacoclet573 Год назад

I've been a builder for many years and have seen quite a fair bit of sheds. The plans in ryan's package ru-vid.comUgkxB7IXYxLzb_Ichhe45zM3Im5xfEiSp9vB have some of the nicest looking sheds i've seen in a while.

@b5201 5 лет назад

I work for a hard hat/safety company and so far I think we're 3 for 4 on the hard hats for this job. It feels pretty satisfying to have even a somewhat tenuous connection to this project as I watch it unfold.

@gregparkslive 5 лет назад

As a contractor myself, you set the bar for me. Thanks.

@WAJSSJ 5 лет назад

Normally I skip through videos - not this one, and not intentionally either. The content and narration was engaging for me. Great work!

@Dragonited 5 лет назад

I rarely skip through videos. That can influence the algorithm and make you see less of those kinds of videos. I do however run most videos in 1.3-1.5x speed. :p Normal speed feels so slow now that I can hardly stay awake if I do :p

@carryclass6807 4 года назад

i skipped through and still got the gist of the video

@mattl4399 5 лет назад

That man on the main excavator is very good at cutting grade. Nice work!

@josephradack284 4 года назад

It is rare to see a person speak so highly of people that work for him. A testament to their abilities, but to you as well. You are always quick with a compliment.

@dylanmounsey7515 5 лет назад

I like how you packed the A gravel every 6 inches... seen so many cowboys try to pack multiple feet at a time ... on roads too... never works

@dyerstrayts1734 5 лет назад

I've been grading earth for 41 years. Seen lot's of water coming out of hillsides. Can't stop it, but you can direct where it shall and shall not travel. Looking forward to see you put in your drain. As always I appreciate your videos and respect your well rounded knowledge and commitment to quality.

@duanejackson6718 5 лет назад

dyerstrayts I suppose they would need to drain the lot to the road? it's basically a hillside in a rainforest, it's an interesting challenge.

@CrossFitMehedi 5 лет назад

Thank you for another quality video! Loving this series.

@joeydupre6153 5 лет назад

I doubt seriously that there is one contractor in 100 that would pay that much attention to detail around here, let alone to have the actual knowledge of those details. Kudos!

@frenchie1133 5 лет назад

Your seemingly sidebar "thinking aloud" points are always the highlight. Reflecting on relations with sub contractors and their employees is priceless, and not something a layman like myself would have necessarily considered. Thank you for these videos and your priceless insights.

@firearmsstudent 5 лет назад

It's nice to see such quality and attention to detail which is so rare today. Dexter is definitely dextrous with those rocks!

@braylinrussell 5 лет назад

Essential Craftsman, I've been watching your channel for over a year now and I love the detail your provide! I'm 21 years old and considering building a house of my own in the next 10 years. I have a lot of questions mainly about details everyone else seems to skip over. Things like how to frame floor and ceiling joists, how to determine load bearing to prevent flooring from sagging. How to frame doors and windows and affixing 2nd level framing to the 1st floor. Things that can be found by looking around, but would be better if done by one highly educated source like yourself! I look forward to all the videos to come and hope you share those little details and secrets with all of us! Keep up the great work!

@johnsholian4318 5 лет назад

It’s always a pleasure watching skilled operators work their magic. Top notch crew and thanks for another great video Scott & Nate. It’s exciting to see some progress!

@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb 5 лет назад

Nice to see proper compaction. Most so-called 'builders' don't have a clue and many so-called grading contractors aren't much better. Then when the driveway, sidewalks and foundation settles and cracks, they blame it on insufficient rebar, groundwater or whatever excuse will absolve them.

@ILikeWafflz 5 лет назад

It must be nice to find competent and professional contractors to work with... here in south Texas, nobody answers the phone, nobody shows up when they say they will, nobody does anything straight, square, level, plumb, true (forget relying on concrete to be flat), under half of them speak english, they often ask us to fix things that they should be prepared for, and we are _constantly_ having to make up for the shortcomings in everything they do. Except for our flooring guy; he does good work.

@JS-DeepStar 5 лет назад

What an extremely valuable resource these videos are to anyone who is building a home for the first time. Thank you Scott and all who are involved in producing these videos. Building a home these days is truly expensive. Even the modest budgets will be enhanced and value added simply by viewing these videos that include tons of details that can be overlooked and costing a first time home builder lots of cash they may not have. This kind of free exchange of information is what RU-vid should always be about, it's why I tune in and I was a broadcast producer for many years. Keep up the great work Scott and I look forward to your next contribution. Just look at all the great comments, I only wish I could have had this kind of content on broadcast television.

@blktlhunter 5 лет назад

I am in the Civil Engineering/Surveying field and love watching/listening to these videos. You do a great job of speaking the terms and explaining what you are talking about. Your knowledge and experience is very evident.

@CaptainKraft 5 лет назад

I want to say something that I have thought about ever since I came across your videos. I have almost zero interest in learning about building a house, and that goes for most of your other content as well. But, you seem like a fantastic human being, and an excellent teacher. I enjoy every minute of all of your videos. Thank you for doing what most people on RU-vid can never do. Keep up the good work, and as always, I look forward to your next video. P.S. I do really love learning about blacksmithing, so that's how you sucked me in :-)

@jesperj86 5 лет назад

Such a lovely video, I love the way you speak about the contractor and the other people.

@utubewatcher360 5 лет назад

As usual Scott - another excellent video produced by a SOLID CRAFTSMAN!!!!! thank you for teaching future contractors and DIY homebuilders how its done correctly. I have officially retired now after 35 years as a Masonry / General Contractor at least no more contracting. But I can still learn something everyday from you for any future projects I choose to take on. Good luck with the build.

@RichardWylie68 5 лет назад

"Keep up the good work" -- Great sign-off

@chrisshriver6569 5 лет назад

I’ve been in the industry fo over 45 year, never seen such attention to detail. Keep up the good work.

@TyphoonVstrom 5 лет назад

I've never seen pads levelled so smooth and flat so fast. Those guys are exceptional.

@Yozzer72 2 года назад

Always amazes me how delicate a good operator can be with an excavator

@z06doc86 5 лет назад

Your excavator is awesome. I truly enjoy watching a skilled tradesman at work, especially when he/she is as good as your man moving the dirt and rock on this project. I have really been looking forward to this project. Thank you for bringing it to us on RU-vid.

@mintslice2214 5 лет назад

SUCH A GREAT VIDEO!! Thanks so much Scott. Can't wait to see how this series unfolds. Much love from Melbourne, Australia

@casper7784 5 лет назад

You’ve acquired a mountain of valuable knowledge over the years , thanks for sharing!

@bliefnick 5 лет назад

Looks great Scott! Congrats on getting started on the house, I look forward to watching this entire series!

@motinbar5 5 лет назад

It's amazing so clear every detail is taken into consideration thoroughly. This is America's spirit when sophisticated aircraft builders or homes . That's what makes America the best . And it's a pleasure to see and learn. Thank you !

@chrisbabbitt4202 5 лет назад

So happy to see this project moving forward. Always informative.

@edkingofnarnia 4 года назад

When I first became an apprentice I got the pleasure of digging a footing by hand underneath a house so we could extend downwardly (inner city job on terrace house). I definitely learnt the importance of room on a building site! I carried out every bucket by hand with one other guy!

@komma_klar7012 5 лет назад

I really like that you put the rocks in the "garden" this early in place. Where I come from the construction guys wouldn't care much and leave it to the landscapers (me) when the house is finished. That makes an easy job so much more complicated

@twincamtim 5 лет назад

Eighteen and a half minutes of pure enjoyment. Thank you.

@SportsKid006-milbert 5 лет назад

I really enjoyed the no narration 'just work' montage in the 13th minute!! Thanks for the great videos

@josephduchow3599 5 лет назад

Super excited for you guys to get going on this build, it’s been really great to follow And inspiring. God bless.

@Aepek 5 лет назад

Yep.....always great to find a good “team”, from the contractor.....all the way down to the subs, & other crews they have coming in to build the “structure” for someone. Can always tell a good team, from a “great” team from watching the beginning steps of starting a project.....it sets the “stage” & can determine if the job is gonna go well, or rocky at times..... Never fun working on a job that nobody gets along with anyone else....makes for a long hard day, in my opinion. Thx for the updates & showing us this.

@marks9949 5 лет назад

@Essential Craftsman So excited for this.I'm already learning valuable information such as extra consideration when digging foundations out. I love the way you think about things ahead of time and plan for them. That already shows how great of a build this is going to be. I wish I could have worked under you and learned all of these know-hows. Perhaps a video that summarizes your entire thought process and extra considerations for each stage of the building would be cool. Thanks again!

@jchasew342 5 лет назад

He’s back! Great info Scott. Very excited for you.

@efox2001 5 лет назад

Looks like the start of a French drain system running along the garage footer. As a home owner; who had to hand-excavate for a French drain 40 years after the fact, I thank you for doing it right! It's so much faster and cheaper to take care of before a house and foundation are in the way!

@edwardkenny2356 5 лет назад

Excellent! Lots of interesting and valuable information. Looking forward to future videos. Thank you.

@RenJosLop 5 лет назад

Another great, educational video. Thank you Scott and Nate.

@listenact 5 лет назад

I could watch this all day. Rare insight into a process I know nothing about and cool to see experienced pros laying it down

@jimconrads9515 5 лет назад

I wish I could post the picture of the 150' stack block retaining wall that I've built behind our new home. It's primarily inspired by and confidence supported by your content. I've built a wall that would have been financially infeasible if I had to purchase the rock and paid to have it placed, in lieu of digging and placing all the rock myself with the assistance of one other paid laborer. Thank you again for the inspiration and guidance you and Nate are providing all of us!!! Can't wait to see how the house comes together!!!

@danseeferraedrtxhallock6485 5 лет назад

I've watched quite a few of your videos before. I never realized you were right down the road, I'm in eugene. I let my son watch a video with "diggers" before bed and this is now one of his favorites

@paulsautocm 5 лет назад

Thank you for mentioning about your neighbors, I was noticing the usage, it is a key part of doing what you're doing and it speaks volumes about who you are. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and how to treat others.

@arkansas1336 5 лет назад

Addressing the drainage issue now is a well thought out process, excellent progressive construction method!

@zschudrowitz155 5 лет назад

This is an amazing video and job. I’m just a homeowner and this has always interested me. Thank you so much for walking us through this step by step.

@americanheritagebuilders1809 5 лет назад

It is a thing of beauty to watch such a skilled excavator operator at work, it is like watching an artist create a masterpiece, keep being awesome!

@gracilism 5 лет назад

Hats off to the operator. His "floor" is pretty darn consistent.

@robsodomy 5 лет назад

Happy to see things coming together. Keep up the good work fellas!

@normjacques6853 5 лет назад

I've seen it done so many times in almost fifty years that I've lost count! I was almost always on site as an electrical sub, so I knew parts of it very well. Other parts, however, were just not that important to me. With your detailed narration/explanation, though, I learned more in twenty minutes than ever before about the finer points of excavation! Thanks, Scott! :-)

@paulkelly1702 5 лет назад

Glad to see things are moving forward once again. As always, I will stay glued to your channel and follow along with great anticipation.

@garyoates5193 5 лет назад

My uncle used to always pour a 3”-4” broom finish slab in the crawlspace when he built houses. He had a little stool on rubber casters that made plumbing and wiring a lot easier under the floor joists. Plus it gave the future owner a dry place for storage.

@BorisFett 5 лет назад

Great project and for taking the time to film and narrate it.

@jcajca2739 5 лет назад

Great job!! Keep it up. The videos are great. Glad to see the project moving full steam ahead!!

@jnoutdoors4570 4 года назад

I really enjoy watching your videos. You are a true craftsman. I have seen many contractors and have worked for a few. They think they are good but are hacks compared to you. I am using all of this valuable knowledge to build an addition on my house. The right and efficient way. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@kevinhartman1863 5 лет назад

I am so excited, as your staying one step ahead of me and my first house build.

@SeaMushroom98 5 лет назад

This is an amazing project. Event though I don't expect to ever make my own home, I am still excited to see your journey and apply what I've seen here to my own smaller projects.

@kduhamel 5 лет назад

So happy to see the build begin. I can’t wait to watch and learn.

@matt_in_maine 5 лет назад

I love this spec house series. Thank you Essential Craftsman!

@maxium4x4 5 лет назад

Nice and glad to see the home progressing. We started with LaserPlane out of Dayton Ohio in 1976 who were the first to rotate and auto level a laser. Spectra Physics acquired LaserPlane later and the name you recognize today.

@Apex180 5 лет назад

I could sit and watch time lapse of this build for hours; thank you.

@ericrichards5862 3 года назад

I am learning so much from these videos!! Thank you for your expertise.

@ATaylor369 5 лет назад

Dexter sure knows how to make dirt look pretty.

@banyantree8618 5 лет назад

Watched on my iPad with breakfast......will watch again this evening projected on 120” to catch all the detail........ really looking forwards to this series.

@Stefan-ts4kt 5 лет назад

Nice to see progress. Love your videos. Thank you so much

@cmm170526 5 лет назад

Thank you very much for your time and help

@Kaptain13Gonzo 5 лет назад

I seem to be most attracted to foundation work on projects like this. It's the roots and most important part [in my mind]. I'm looking forward to the following videos. thank you. PS: As noted below, you've managed to attract some very capable equipment operators. True artists.

@Debtfreehomesteaders 5 лет назад

Thank you Scott and Nate. -Will

@alexlotscher7816 5 лет назад

Excited to the project unfold! Thank you for sharing your story!

@kiwdwks 5 лет назад

So interesting. Really looking forward to seeing more! Thanks!

@oduckett 5 лет назад

Thanks for making these videos. I love watching and learning from the process.

@emdkent 5 лет назад

Great edit, Nate. Love the look and style.

@daviddeupree7707 5 лет назад

Thanks guys good to see ya back at it hope all is well can't wait to see the next one

@MandoFettOG 5 лет назад

This was so pleasant to watch. there was a new home being built up the street. My son and I watched them clear trees for an hour.

@jankokozuh4873 5 лет назад

You must be an awesome dad! I like the way you articulate and teach.

@Made2hack 5 лет назад

Fantastic skill running that large compacting roller.

@tomim7187 5 лет назад

My brother built his first house at the base of a small mountain. Water seepage was not a big problem for the house, but it did present some problems with the detach garage! Looks like you have things well in hand. Great video.

@pamelah6431 3 года назад

The first "Keep up the good work" sign-off.

@ElectricGears 5 лет назад

I'm so glad that you are making a decent floor on that crawlspace. My parents purchased an old house with a modern addition and a bunch of the floor insulation fell down and needed replacement. I discovered that the contractor had seen fit to not only leave any rocks but also use it a dumping ground. I calculated that I removed about 2 tons of 1" to 3" rocks/concrete via 5 gallon buckets. This was about a 12' x 30' area. I was about to track down the psychopath responsible and force feed him a couple of buckets worth and glue the rest to his driveway.

@Hoaxer51 5 лет назад

You broke ground! That excavation company did a nice job, everything cleaned up as they go. They’ve definitely been there before, I’ll bet it’s nice working with someone that you don’t have to tell what to do all the time. It’s going to be fun watching the build!

@robthewaywardwoodworker9956 5 лет назад

Very interesting information in this video. First, I find it interesting that the retaining walls are poured, reinforced concrete and yet the foundation walls are block. Secondly, when I do plan design I include a detailed site plan that has calculated depths for bottom of footing, rough grade, finished grade, drainage direction and estimated slope, etc. Isn't it counter intuitive to detail a foundation wall without considering the depth of back-fill? The height of your fill against a foundation wall is a major consideration when designing the wall and its connection(s) to the house. Our permitting authority would never allow the contractor to set the depth of footing. I suppose it is such a different environment where you are building that these are not nearly as critical. You obviously have more rainfall to deal with and decidedly less frost penetration! 🤣🤣 I do love to watch folks that adeptly run those excavating machines. Even the skid steer operator was great. And that guy placing the boulders, what can I say! Great fun watching your progress pal.

@doctorwork 5 лет назад

Yes, higher is generally better, as you said, but I think it's important to also mention that there might be height restrictions for the finished building, so you can't always go arbitrarily high. You might actually have to work downwards from that restriction sometimes.

@timfiggins7764 5 лет назад

Great video guys. What a great job you are doing. Love the attention to quality

@shanegillespie6014 5 лет назад

I am so enjoying this build. You guys do some several things different out there of course, but the ethics and wisdom are certainly the same.

@elsdp-4560 5 лет назад

THANK YOU...for sharing. Absolutely love this channel.

@0509kj 5 лет назад

Can't wait! Best of luck moving forward!

@torempilor 5 лет назад

Glad to see the house build underway again!!

@everythingexplained 5 лет назад

Love the spec house series! And for once I'm actually in the same state. Keep up the great videos and keep inspiring us :)

@chrissoto6424 5 лет назад

I've always been a good hand always been a good helper but I watch your show and I think I got to focus on just getting good at one thing but it seems like you're good at everything I really appreciate you putting out these videos it helps me feel Limitless in my endeavors thank you