Andrew, you doing really good videos and I want thank you for shering it with us. I am a disabled man after a work accident and since this time I have often mental health issues and other body problems. Your videos helps me often in the hardest hours of pain. Seeing your work in forests and repairing stuff from your business let me think back to my good old times. I am 46 years old and life in germany. God bless you and your family! Regards Chris
Hi Christian. Not sure what your condition is, but hopefully you can find a good road back to some quality of life. I believe that in life one door needs to close for another to open ( if you can understand what i mean ) All the best. Regards Peter ( Melbourne, Australia)
#1 Andrew, I'm glad to hear you read through the comments. #2 I'm glad you make the comments you make about the comments. Like, when you say "To all those people that were questioning blah blah blah" "Here it is and it's what the guy wanted and it's still fine." I remember those original comments on the other video. The concrete guys were talking like watching the video gave them colon cancer. Keep up the great work especially the camera work and drone shots. Just keep doing what you'e doing and please never lose sleep over the negative comments.
a little late to the comment party here, but just to jump on your comment, I will add this: if you want to see toxic comments on RU-vid, view any tradecraft video. Those guys come out of the woodwork to slam any job that they didn't do themselves.
There.s always some guy who can do it cheaper/better/ differently, who cares, I like this guys videos, they are honest no bullcrap slices of this mans life, if you don't like it then go watch something else FFS
@@ben94cobra So true...and every you tuber has these nasty commenting people ,they truly do...their pure jealous of successful people on you tube...those nasty people create their own mess that's hard to get out of once they start it...in other words their digging a hole for themselves to crawl out of...
any job will look good a year later, like to see it in 5 years. i know what half ass jobs look like 5 years later, i have had to rip many out that were done by wana bee's
I never doubted Andrews work, even if and when there are problems I have no doubt Andrew would make it right. I'm so glad you posted this but I don't think it will matter to the jealous you tube nazi's
There will always be Monday morning quarterbacking. I came from the farm and when we finished concrete we used scoop shovels. The old saying, Good Enough For Who It’s For.
Andrew cares and does good work; especially for such a young man. Look at him after 20 years more experience and learning! He's busy working hard and sounds a little tired. Don't take all those anonymous "experts" negative comments too seriously, most of us readers don't. An active living contracting: receiving the customer's first inquiry, driving out/inspection/assessment/estimate, ordering the supplies, coordinating with people, equipment to the site, planning ahead, doing it properly step by step safely, checking progress and quality, setting up the tripod camera, finishing up, flying the drone camera, getting paid, back to base, equipment maintenance, accounts, editing and posting these great videos (thanks Andrew), buying new equipment, dealing with RU-vid? Keep up the good work. Tally ho!
E H.... I think you pretty well covered all the bases. He's all that and more. I was just like that when I was a young buck. Tackle anything. I screwed up some jobs because of inexperience, but kept going and learning every day. Carpenters union, wharf building and finally contracting until I started feeling it in my joints. Retired now and gives me great pleasure watching a new guy with the energy that Andrew shows working and enjoying his day. He's learning every day and not afraid to admit when he makes a mistake. That's important in the long run. Be responsible for your work and be proud like Andrew. "Go get that money kid!!!"
@@gregorychumley7262 I'm sure Andrew takes care of his own mistakes. He has pride and the personality that wouldn't let him walk away from his responsibilities. That's all part of being a good contractor and one you can count on when you sign a contract. He is basically an honest man and wants to be the best he can be. I think it's quite obvious what he would do.
@@HurricaneCoolbreeze being a contractor u gonna have bad jobs etc. nopaying clients getting sued insurance alotta things are against u at times not downing andrew at all
@@gregorychumley7262 I understand well what you mean. I was a contractor for many years and did many concrete jobs. Built them monuments all around California. It was tough in the beginning. Much like Andrew. Takes years and lots of sweat and tears. Being a licensed contractor insures the clients that you will make good on your work. I think pride is what motivates guys like us and guys like Andrew. I enjoy watching his videos. It takes me back to the days when I could bust my ass all day and do it again the next day too. Not so much any more.
I didn't know New York state could be so beautiful. So many amazing parks and little pieces of paradise hidden away in the sticks. It would be a dream to have a creek running through my FRONT yard and a bridge going over it.
Totally awesome you got to come back and do a follow up vid, on a job that had so many haters. I remember so many people complaining about, -“No expansion joint against the garage slab” and “No control joints” and “Blah blah blah”. You don’t need any of that for a garage apron like this! If naturally occurring cracks DO show up, they will actually read lower on a flatness meter than saw cut control joints bcz naturally occurring cracks almost never tend to heave on one side or the other of the crack. Another job well done Andrew! And most importantly, a callback from a satisfied customer.
Man Im glad you came back to this spot, there were alot of haters during the first intial pouring video. I myself even questioned the rough finish of the concrete, glad you could clear that up for us. Great work!
Loving the updates man. I have to admit I didn't comment but I had my doubts about that slab holding together in one piece, I should've known better lol, you know your stuff. Great job all round.
That home owner looked like he was interested in they drone as well. At first I was worried about privacy but times have changed and we must adapt to the new ways or sink in sorrow for ourselves. Loved the broom finish, I got a similar effect by using the garden hose with a sprayer and it left dimples so that you don't fall but it also cleans itself. I see the puppy being trained by Lievi... he is getting up in years so when you lose him, don't be afraid to cry. I still get a mist in my eyes thinking about my two dogs of twelve and a half years and they were large dogs... well people dogs. I always had time for them and as the time came close my heart filled with dread.. enough on that. I have to say with all honesty, you are one of the very best at what you do. When I give opinions there ment with kindness and concern for you only. Your a big boy and make your own decisions. I might add, quite successfully but you know that too
I miss seeing updates on your shipping container mansion. What’s next? A private suspension bridge? Building a suspension bridge is on my list of things to do, and I’m sure a video of that would get a lot of views!!
At one time you talked about pouring concrete on top of your "third floor" container and laying block to keep the castle theme. Since that video you've done the tower but not the other container. Is that something you'd still like to do?
Andrew I can't tell if you're serious all the time or if you're the most sarcastic person I've ever seen. Either way you crack me up and I enjoy the hell out of your videos. Keep on keepin on, sir.
Yep, LOL, you have to love all the wannabe expert trolls out their questioning your work. You did a fine job and this follow-up is just perfect, thanks man looking forward to more work of yours.
You are the best. So much learning from You. I am just a retired steamingener. But have have a farm for 20 years so I know what You doing. Thank You ! I live in Sweden and now I vill tell another in my country.
Another good job with compassion for the customer, very uncommon in the world today! Have you had any luck in getting your track loader back in service? I hope it was not an expensive repair.
Ther are rare videos about revisiting their previous work. Thumbs up!!! About the slab. Here in central europe metal rebar is imperative and about 0.3 meter base of grawel because of winter. But as i said it all depends of climate conditions.
The slab does look great, i think you did a good job, it would of been good to see you dip the broom in water before you took the next swipe, because you did such a good job and then you broom clumps into your top finish. Had you dipped your broom in water it would of made for a job well done. Never the less you out did most contractor's by taking this task of laying a large pad by yourself. well done.
Jackson Bennett yah I was one of them, my shoes in my mouth. I’m a concrete expert for 31 years and Anthony throws the concrete standards out the window. You win and lose with concrete, I’m glad it held.
@@deputyreitz3607 eh, I wouldn't say they were all wrong. It's only been 15 mo at the timebbn of the video. I think he does great work, but the concrete still wasn't done right. Held up at least 15 mo, but not right
Exactly what my wife and I have been saying, he's a good role model for the younger generation....work and don't expect everyone to do it for you....he's a good "kid."
Found your site yesterday Sept12 2018 & had a great time watching you work. Your lic.plates have me stymied. I'd say Oregon or perish the thought NY. You've got great equipment and are skilled w/it. I did similar work at my old job then I retired. At least I can live vicariously thru your vids. They mellow me right out. Thanks!
Nice work Andrew. We did have a long brutal winter topped off by an extremely hot and rainy summer. So kudos to you for another job well done. Peace out
Watched your previous video about this job, some people can't understand that the customer ultimately get what they want and what they are willing to pay for .......peace out. Ps. Love your style.!
Andrew, you’re are true renaissance man. never knew someone with such a diverse skill set. Andrew I was thinking of trying a small subdivision road on 40 acres on my own. Any videos on how to do this with drainage culverts. The soil is clay-like.
I hear about all the haters on RU-vid. My mother had a saying those how do, Do! Those who can’t teach. You are doing great, successful and it shows. Your doing you, it works! Thank you for the videos and all you do.
Andrew, your videos are a pleasure to watch. You are indeed a hard working and knowledgable individual. You have a wide range of talents and are willing to take on projects that others would pass. Please continue to post videos. I wish you the best that life has to offer.
Put a “ditch” similar to that across the drive to divert water. Heavy rain washed it worse so reshaped it and poured some concrete in it. SOLVED the issue and has held up great for over a year now.
Here is a link to one of Andrew's classic videos where he uses his homemade autopilot feature on his excavator. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ujDxa3ToMDE.html
Andrew, keep doing what you do and keep being yourself! Your customers all seem to really like your service and very importantly like you as a person. Just keep giving them what they pay for and sometimes a little more and word of mouth will be the only advertisement you ever need. You are an honest hard working and talented young man. Keep up with your positive can do attitude and don't let the world make you jaded! God bless you my friend. Oh forgot to mention i just picked up my first piece of heavy equipment. Ford 4500 TLB. Shout out to you from your neighbor in VT!!
The end justifies the means and Andrew does a fabulous job - getting it done, but being practical with time and budget. That slab is only facing very light domestic use so it didn't need to be too involved to put down. If it was heavy commercial /structural concrete then that would be a different story - but this isn't that. Good Job Andrew!
Trim the lower branches off and wrap the trunk to protect the tree while it is growing it's bark back. I know it was just a quick save, but use a strap next time and protect the bark.
From reading the comments on the original slab video, the fact its a rough broom finish is not the issue with the finish. Its the fact your finish has what looks like 1/4-1/2 inch ridges where your broom strokes overlapped. To be more specific, your mix was still too wet for the style of broom you used. It is possible to get a rough boomed finish, where it so consistent you cant tell where the broom overlaps are except if the slab has a curved edge. If you havn't already, I would suggest buying a proper concrete broom for future pours, the are usually 36 or 48 inches wide and only an inch or so deep row of 2-3 inch long bristles. All that said your more recent concrete videos have been better quality then this one was, which if the customer doesn't want to pay for the concrete required for a proper slab then I guess long term they get what they pay for. They apparently didn't learn that the first time from that 1-2 inch thick asphalt driveway....
Proof is in the pudding, you have shown multiple slabs you have poured and finished with no cracks, your way works!!! all of the concrete experts watching, hope you learned something....there is more than just your way to work concrete, great job Andrew 😎☮
Just about any slab will withstand a single season. The key is what it looks like over time, say 5 years. Why? Because spalling takes time. The problem is that micro-cracks become larger. They in turn allow more and more water under the surface which in turn freezes. This is a process, not an event. Troweling (bringing up the butter) seals the surface against spalling. The broom finish is added after finish-troweling not instead of. I should add that spalling is when the surface flakes off. The danger in laying down only 2 inches of concrete, as it appeared in your previous video, and not using rebar, is that it will not withstand heavy vehicles. Plus it can't withstand multiple seasons of heavy frost heaves. Any surface will crack but rebar holds it together and minimizes vertical displacement. Some concrete masons say 24"on center. Others say 12" depending on the application. My old concrete book says 12. The hog wire does much the same thing for horizontal displacement. If you can find one, The Concrete Finisher's Guide, 2006, published by the Portland Cement Association is a good resource. There are others too. I am not picking you Andy. My family and I, (me not as much) have been in the house building and residential and commercial development business for over 50 years going back to the early 1960's. So when I tell about this, it comes from experience and training. You seem like an industrious guy and that gives us old guys encouragement about the new generation of people in the business. I like your videos.
I too agree with the comments stated. Nothing against Andrew and his work ethic. Concrete masonry is a very detailed process and a lot of variables determine the final outcome. After years of experience in the field I still learn everyday and am always open to learning new possibilities so that I don’t have to deal with defects. 👍
12 inch on center is overkill for a residential apron. My family has been in the trades longer than yours so there! Just kidding by the way but for your education and training: laying out your control joints on your formwork then installing the rebar so it functions with the controls joints is catagorically superior to installing the steel in a simple on center pattern. Have a good one friend :)
Jack Fuller. I didn't see the original video, but if he used the 3000 psi concrete like they use in AL, it will last for years. In North AL, there us about 2 weeks when the temps drops into the low teens, sometimes single digets. That doesn't compare to NY, but it is a testament to the strength of a thin sheet.
Andy nice job. Did well on the slab. Am surprised to shit. It didn't not crack. Like the finish on the cement your right. Won't be like a small ski slope with a little bit of snow or ICE ON THE SLAB. Has for you spread the stone dust. On the driveway. You my already know this but. When your finishing. To grade. Always have a full bucket of material. It keeps the bucket. From moving up and down. For getting a better job grading Any area your working on. Plus that machine it's a pedal skidsteer. That's a bitch by its self. Am a hand lever guy. Had S-130 bobcat. Great machine. It pedals. Couldn't. Do shit with it. Also at same time had 773 highflow hands machine. Was great. Well take care keep up the good work. JUNKMANDO
There’s two kinds of concrete, concrete that is cracked and concrete that is going to crack. My understanding is the expansion joints allow for a “controlled” crack rather than having a crack run diagonally through the slab
greetings andrew .. I am a follower not only of your videos, I also admire your way of working .. I am from venezuela .. you are a serious man and responsible work .. that's why I follow your videos .. I wish you much success in your life , peace and prosperity for you and your family .. are my best wishes to you .....
Another triumph of a video. Would an edging tool on your driveway slabs help with that rough edge (next to the gravel)? It looks a little "choppy" right where you started videoing the slab. But I'm still always amazed at your knowledge and talent in ... everything.
Wwould have built at grade drain at garage and slight grade for drainage. Level gravel 20' from concrete then drainage swale Next to driveway to pretension pond . you need to look at 24 hour rainfall My area 4" rain in 8 hours. Total 140" per year. A catch basin and culvert is second option to pretension pond for 72 hours drainage that will filter motor oil.
I enjoyed your video. As a sidewalk supervisor, RU-vid has really expanded my expertise. Also, you have a well trained dog. I liked how he washed his muddy feet before getting back on your “like new” front seat.
Nice! I don't know if you remember me a few months ago. I got all the excavating done, except the paths. Building up, insulated, concrete, 200ft of 200A electric service and natural gas. Still a lot more to do!
Slab looked great, I knew it would be fine too. It'll be fine for years to come. I've done similar pours just like that... No big deal at all. Nice work man, glad you're keeping busy!
The slab looks great. Great video Andrew. Wish the customer would pay for you to remove all those stumps to the side of the road. Looked like headstones in a cemetery with so many stumps.
