Pouring 50 Yards of Concrete for my Dream Shop Floor!! 

whew that concrete really gives the shop a smooth look 🤩 12 months later and the progress is amazing, can't wait to see all the content you create in there!

"Just a concrete floor" may as well be paradise on earth after spending so many years working in the dirt, rock and mud. It looks absolutely amazing, and like the rest of us am just so incredibly stoked to see it all come together for you. Hats off to the crews who did an amazing job for ya.

That gutter forming machine is genius!

This was my life ... 25 years of Finishing ..... to be honest ... im glad im done ... at 58 .... but i still love it .... Kudos to the guys ... and the pump truck guys ..

That massive shop and surface make for what I call a genuine 'Man Castle'! I could sit and stare at it for hours and then walk on it bare-foot in the middle of winter, all with a big, stupid grin on my face. That is a nice return on all the time, effort, and planning you have put into everything you do, Matt. Hats off to you, sir. I am sure you will use it as it was intended.

30 years in concrete and public sector construction, I must say you're doing a great job, and so are the contractors. They did an amazing job on that floor. The slump was perfect, screed work, bull floating and finish work top notch. Congrats Matt!

That's a DY Concrete Pump! Awesome to see our machine getting the job done for you. We can't wait to see you restore one in 20 years! Congratulations on the new shop.

It’s not just a concrete floor this is a milestone for you Matt. You saved your hard earned money for 10+ years and you should be proud of yourself for doing this. This is a game changer for you no more working on dirt for the majority of your projects and content for your channel. Well done Matt and may you have a Blessed One Sir.

I haven't comment in a long time Matt, I want to thank you for what you do , so many people eat and take care of their families by going to work long and hard days, and for this day you have provided for them and that is the way it is supposed to be, dozens of people were employed on this pour that were never seen, yet seen or unseen each a valuable cog in a well tuned machine.

No question about it, a good, top notch concrete crew are worth their weight in gold! You could see it as they worked, one guy does his part, next guy right behind to do his, all working together, no bunches standing and staring. Those pumpers are awesome too! Sure beats stuck trucks, wheelbarrows and planks! Great video as always Matt, I think I'm almost as excited as you to see the shop coming together. Cant wait for the next video! Cheers buddy!

Seems that every company that has been out to work on the shop, first thing I noticed is all their equipment is clean and well maintained. And then to see the beautiful work they are all doing, too? Plus the work you have put in as well.... this channel is epic, I am so glad I found your channel back when you got the green Autocar. I think the first video was a few days old. It is nice to see how far things have come!

I've seen so many slabs where they walk down the rebar or mesh and pour right over it without pulling it up into the mud. Pedestals/ highchairs are a cheap investment to keep the steel up in the slab but I'm amazed how many crews don't use them. These guys did you right and you made damn sure by going out there and personally pulling the mesh up into the slab. Excellent channel.

There's nothing like a concrete slab to work on, unless it's a heated concrete slab in your shop. Congrats! You got it done in 11 months.

Mat, its one of those cases of only those who know, will really know what it means to finally have a dry flat hard heated surface after a long wait - how special a day it is. Great to see it happen.

Wow 110 Foot of reach for that concrete pump truck that is Cool never seen one that big Before Matt 😮 9:00 @Diesel Creek

Something cool about watching Concrete flow!

Nice to see you got some fine concrete guys to do your dream garage! They understand quality work and went the extra mile finishing the sea container ramp. It’s easy to write even a big check to folks like them, knowing they did the best job possible! We’re all happy for you! 😊

Amazing how those guys can keep an accurate level over such a large floor area.

Really awesome of the concrete guys to let you record the entire process of the poring to the cutting 😮 wow at how clean and flat that floor is Superb work these guys do Matt 😮 30:10 @Diesel Creek

Notice how the crew was joking and having fun and still did a great job must be a good company to work for

Your future shop is every guys dream. That is a fabulous job on the concrete! Slowly it is all coming together and you saved and worked to get it, congratulations!!

The concrete guys did awesome! Especially the trucks, that mix was absolutely perfect. I don't think I've ever seen it mixed so awesomely. Maybe it was a mixture of a cool day, or just the perfect set of conditions but man I'm impressed.

Im impressed that foam can take the weight of that concrete Very Cool 😮😎 15:57 @Diesel Creek

I worked 32 years for a company that did concrete research, and I can tell you, that looks like a good batch of "mud". Just the right slump. I saw a pumper just like that at a construction trade show in New Orleans years ago. Impressive machines. I'm only at the 14 min mark, but don't forget to put your initials and year in the concrete! (edit: you put logo on it...LOL) It's "green concrete" for the first 7 days.....no heavy compression or tension!

Nice job Matt- thanks for taking the time to bring us along for the ride 👍

Concrete guys are some hard working people always got my respect

Guttering - superb. Concrete - absolutely perfect !

Wow! The gutter guys were impressive and made the ladders work for them! However, then the prep you put in before they laid down the concrete, impressive! They sure knew what they were doing on the floor... can't wait to see how it all looks when totally finished. By the way, I always hit the thumbs up button... cause it's aways fun to watch. Thanks!

I've dreamed for more than 70 years to build a shop like yours . I'd be super proud as you are Matt . Man that's so NICE . Congratulations on getting this far . AWESOME VIDEO .

As a backyard mechanic that has laid on the dirt for 30 years I can totally understand how excited you are to have a flat floor to work on that is heated . For example something as simple as using a floor jack to put under a vehicle is a dream on cement. And yes I now have a garage that I can do my repairs in and I still have a smile on my face after years of using the cement floor every time I have a repair to do, it just doesn't get any better than that. Congratulations!

I'd recommend looking into floor epoxies. It'll last you longer than a wax or sealer and also look nice.

Matt, I always enjoy seeing your delight at your successes. Whether it's repairing something that someone else has given up on or completing jobs that are a pain in the butt. You have unmatched enthusiasm that I really admire. Congratulations on making your dream into a reality.

Matt - that was a great pour!!!!! Great concrete work is a tremendous amount of work and takes a great crew that knows what they're doing - you found a great one!! It looks fantastic, you will never be sorry to have that nice floor in the shop.

I never knew farming could be so lucrative.... Been watching this channel for a month or so now and just found the shop build... great content. Hope it helps pay for all the stuff you do.

been watching your dreams for a while now, I'm retired now, worked on my shop all my life, it never got that nice, enjoy it 24/7 365 My friend

I started singing that song just before Matt did. He sings better than I do. Matt keep singing.

Congrats, Matt. Pretty exciting day indeed! I remember the day we poured concrete in my pole barn like it was yesterday. It was raining cats and dogs that morning, but my concrete guys were working inside and paid no mind to the weather outside. The owner told me he had to keep a close eye on his finishing guy, because he'd keep going until he had a mirror finish if he didn't stop him. I wanted a little texture left because a bit of traction is a good thing when you come inside with snow on your boots or tires for that matter.

have had the same seamless gutter hanging here since 1986 and still perfect. Because it is coated aluminum, nothing will touch it, the right decision Matt.

INCREDIBLE ENGINEERING and materials that let the arm reach THAT FAR.

Been a construction inspector for 25 years. From this side of the computer screen, that crew did an awesome job on that slab. I can see why you are so giddy at the finished work. No matter how many times I see it, I am amazed at how that Z-fold pump can get in and under almost any location. Sure beats having to move around a hose line.

Those concrete pumps are so cool. And hats off to the concrete contractors. That’s some top notch work right there! Always satisfying to watch people who know what they’re doing. Congrats Matt.

Thank GOD you have a warm place to work. Frozen fingers got you to this stage.❤❤❤your shop and videos.

I worked in concrete (flat work - as we called it) for 1 summer back in my younger days. I learned enough to be able to set my own forms for pours I want to do. I've set up pours for several slabs, a 2 foot wide by 6 foot tall by 18' long retaining wall, and a $13,000 driveway. Saves a lot of money when you just have to have the crew come out rather than them spending days on prep. Smaller slabs, it would just be me and the finish guy. The driveway had about 8 guys. I stayed out of the way for that one. Your concrete guys were amazing. I love the stress cuts they made and how they angle cut the floor drains. Perfect!

Hey Matt, was waiting to see this being done. Great to get the floor in before the bad weather hits.

Got his priorities straight, shop first, then house. Way to go dude I’m in the 3 car garage class. This shop with crane going to be next level awesome. Has dirt perfect offered any shop advice on things he learned building his?

Bloody hell, that's a magnificent concrete floor. That crew are artisans.

I can appreciate a good looking concert floor. All the concrete I have and continue to work on it makes one hell of a difference when it's done right.

Pouring a concrete slab floor with a perfect polished finish ain't easy, this crew know what they're doing and work efficiently as a team, top job guys. Gonna need some hefty diesel heaters for that big ol space.

I can only imagine how excited you must be to see this project come together so well, Matt. Once you get the doors on it's going to be night and day compared to the old setup. Congratulations and I hope all of us with dream shop aspirations can see them come to fruition.

I'm very happy for you Matt your one of the lucky ones that get to live their dreams great video thanks

the willy wonka song had me rolling on the floor 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I know the feeling your experiencing in building your dream shop. I started mine about 4 years ago and it now complete. Your way ahead of me in completing yours and yours is so much larger, your really going to enjoy the large space. I’ve found I should have gone bigger! Great job! Looking forward to seeing more videos.

Probably one of the best videos, You've been really fortunate to have great work crews on site who deliver the quality you are paying for. I reckon you should get some vehicles and equipment setup inside and have some smoke machines and lighting and record an exclusive Semi Supervillians video to baptise the new shop. With all that roof surface area I'd set up a rain water harvesting system and collect that free sky juice which would be ideal for vehicle and equipment wash down and possibly a backup fire fighting system

It's great to see you complete a project with almost no compromises - I look forward to seeing a machine project with no compromises from start to finish - good job

You did a good job on making exspanding and contracting lines. Now just a shop vac. and wow. thank you.

Howdyyawl from the land down under.Pouring concrete is always a magestic kind of exercise undertaking. Hats off to those that can put it down & make it look fantastic. Its all coming together. Patience is a virtue. Helps one to reflect on what we do & do it right😊

I share your enthusiasm for fresh concrete. We had our driveway replaced a few years back and it has made a real difference in our daily lives! We had a good crew on our site too. It makes all the difference.

What a great cement job! Once it is closed in you will begin a new journey into Diesel Creek equipment and repairs. We can't wait.

Space to put one's tools and equipment is not overrated it's the best to be organized ✌✌

you got some very good finishers there matt- and it will look awesome when done. that floor is FLAT - you and they done good - very good. no honeycomb on the edges - excellent work.

Ok, not gunna lie, seeing those rain gutters being made out the back of the van was pretty cool.

Manufacturing rain gutters in the back of the van, that ia pretty cool 😎 👍

That huge cavern with that shiny new floor just BBBB EEEEE GGGGG SSSSSS for some kind of celebration - a winter picnic or something. It just begs for it!!!

People that work in concrete do not get paid enough. Kudos to those guys

Love the content Matt! The Concrete guys were amazing! The gutter guys were great, and you are genuinely enthusiastic about your build as you should be!

Definitely a good idea to fill in those cracks, not only to keep fluids out but also that one and only cotter pin you have left that falls in! The manufacturing plant I retired from didn't and we were constantly losing stuff in those cracks. The shop is looking great!

Can’t wait to see that over head crane in action

Good looking Cement Floor! You are well on your way to an Awesome looking shop! Well done, Matt!

Perfect! I knew the OSHA jingle was due! I cringed as he teetered on that step ladder - as I November 21 came off of a small 2 steps ladder and broke my ankle. Ugh! Matt, super proud of you. You’ve come a long way. Content is awesome, you are a natural presenter and your videos are awesome. Production is superb. I think the mixture of time lengths, topics etc make it worth watching even more. I suspect once you have heat in there the bride will make a few cameos in the near future. How’s the dogs?? All the best for the holidays and for 23!

Wow they did a phenomenal job.. You've worked your butt off to get to this point Matt and I'm super happy for you.. Thanks for the great content!!

molding the gutter on site is incredible those guys are the real deal

hard to find old schoolconcrete pros like rhem anymore top shelf crew

Awesome!!! My husband and I have been looking forward to the "floor" day! 😍

Matt!!! Your floor is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I can't express how happy I am for you that your dream is so close to being a reality. For years, I have watched you working out in the cold and snow and feeling so bad for you. It was my hope that your dream would turn out even better than you thought! I know there's still some work to do, but very soon now, you'll be working on your toys inside a nice warm shop, on a nice smooth cement floor instead of rocks. I'm sure that I'm not alone when I say this, but if there is anyone who deserves a shop like this, it's YOU!!! Your gutters are so nice, too. It's amazing how they do that. I watched them "make" our new gutters several years ago. It was fascinating. Congratulations on coming so far with your dream. It's almost there!!! YIPPEE!!!!

They ROCKED that floor!!! I'd have been doing happy dances over that pour...WOWW!

Really nice job! Tip for the caulking of the cuts, is tape down both sides of line and scrape with a putty knife. Congratulations on a great shop!

Totally getting the excitement about the concrete pour. That was me with every pour back at the farm. Felt so special to walk on a new concrete floor once it had hardened enough :) Can't wait for the whole place to be buttoned up so that it can be nice and cozy in there for the projects.

Seeing the way that crew works together you pretty much know they're going to do a great job! I would work for them any day of the week!

Awesome floor and awesome building. That radiant heat is going to be amazing - congratulations!

Love the shop Matt! The amount of prep you put in shows in the beautiful shop you produced. On the negative…I am not certain who your target demographic model is, but your music really wrecks it for this old man. I mentioned it before and you told me to turn my sound down. Ok, but I miss your commentary which is what we listen for. Take a poll and see what percentage of viewers like loud “power chords” played repeatedly. Thanks for listening.

Damn I can't imagine the cost, but I guess this looks bettery than making batches yourself and doing it in parts! Looking awesome, can't wait to see the finished shop and what Matt'll do in it!

I must admit, I’ve never sat and waited so patiently to see concrete poured in my life and I’ve poured or pumped a lot of concrete back in the day.

FLOOR ENVY! They did such a good job!

Please do a in-depth video on your boiler system once you get it hooked up. Looks great! Keep the shop build videos coming.

Looks awesome Matt , that was a hell of a long day with the pour and leveling/polishing. I had no idea that it took that long. I am really happy for you and excited for you. Can't wait until you are in your shop full time! 👍💯

It just reminds me that no matter what tech you use, no matter how good the crew is (and that looked like a great crew) pouring crete is back-breaking work and takes some skilled spotters, skimmers and pourers. Kudos to the crew, they were awesome.

That pump truck did all the hard work for ya. Yes set up is work in it self, that is what I call Pea Gravel concrete, easy work ahead for them.

To prevent erosion at downspout outlets I suggest that you dig holes and place cobbles or river rocks in the holes. You sound like a kid on Christmas morning, Matt.

DC the floor is beautiful. So happy for you. Can only imagine where you will go from here. Best wishes.

New shop floor and gutters looks awesome Matt , you deserve it !!

One concrete guy to the next, those fellas know how to layer down.

I all glad you have your building and floor. I am looking forward to the videos of erecting the crane. Congratulations

Matt you did an amazing amount of prep work to get this floor ready for concrete. Between the in floor heating, wire mesh and overhead crane footings it was very impressive. You must feel so satisfied to see this pour get done, and just in time for winter. Looks great!

Hey Matt, that has been a long time coming. I remember when you dragged those 2 shipping containers onto the property and put a roof up between them. This is such a huge improvement over that. The diagonal stress-relief cuts are a nice touch too. Looking forward to the rest of the build and whatever comes after. Thanks for the video!

There's only one word for that floor: Smoooth! Also; I've never seen an 80ft gutter coming outta an 12ft trailer before 😆 That shop is going to be awesome!

That floor came out really great. Was really interesting watching the gentleman forming the gutters too.

That gutter forming machine is so cool. I love that kind of Rube Goldberg contraption :)

They look like a wonderful crew that has fun doing their job. And when you have fun doing your job, the job gets done well! I love that OEM sock on the cutting machine. LOL! I guess that is where all the missing socks go to!

Awesome shop! Concrete is definitely a gamechanger!

Floor looks amazing! Porch will just be icing on this cake.