23 сағат бұрын
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@pedrobisono747 16 сағат бұрын
excellent video, i was doing a slab on my patio and did everything well except finishing, now I got a mess of sanding it trying to get right just creating more work for me its driving me crazy lol
@growlith6969 16 сағат бұрын
What "is" the foam form? Is it to retain the radiant heat? Does it compress any after you put weight on it?
@gregsidel3557 17 сағат бұрын
Mike I really do like the way you pick the 6-6.5mix so it's not so hard to work with I haven't done a whole lot of concrete but I know what hard is thank you Mark for the great video
@gregsidel3557 17 сағат бұрын
Sorry I said Mike and then it comes out and puts down mark, as Gilda Radner would say never mind.
@gregsidel3557 17 сағат бұрын
Mark I see you're still pouring a great slab of concrete I haven't seen any of your videos for a little while I was hoping you were still in the game I really do like the way you explain so people can understand exactly what's going on, thank you so much for the video.
@bayareaartist999 17 сағат бұрын
They put barium carbonate in concrete for saltwater. Why don't you guys put it in the high traffic and salt usage areas?
@bayareaartist999 17 сағат бұрын
In pottery we use sodium silicate as a water reducer. What do you use for concrete?
@MBoyer-ng6ok 18 сағат бұрын
4000 psi, wire mesh, micro-fiber in the mix, water reducer, 5-6'' thick, air-entrained, with overcast/cool moist curing weather : this patio will last forever. Like sealer idea (and wonder if the crew comes back to do this). Might be good follow up .
@markstipulkoski1389 19 сағат бұрын
So it sounds like you do a lot of repeat business with this customer. If he wasn't a repeat customer, and not likely to be one, like someone building their own home, would you bother to bid the job? I hear that it can be a problem with self builds. They don't have the time for you or they will significantly overcharge you to make it worth their time. And by the homeowner doing all the formwork, would that make it worse or better? I'm just trying to get an idea of what real world challenges I may face doing a self build with regards to trades in general. Hope you are having a Merry Christmas!✌️
@patedwards932 19 сағат бұрын
Iowa here. Just enjoy watching good work. Not a concrete guy but encouraged by watching you guys have done my garage slab 24x36 and a porch deck 18x40. Thanks for all the great videos.
@Mudman290 19 сағат бұрын
Nice Job Mike, I like the water reducer idea and I’m with you on the rear dump truck is were it’s at. I’ve been in the trade 40 years and I love it when I see a crew who knows how to put some mud down without having to scrub your ass off. It shows your experience. I have a few different techniques but for the most part you are spot on the way I have always done things and have evolved to over time, trial and error. And yes the water on the truck is for you to use I have always figured. There are few drivers out there that will get possessive of it when they start to get low and then it’s just a compromise of who needs it worse. I’ve done my work mostly in Washington.
@mikejohnson9118 20 сағат бұрын
Mikey, pouring an 8" slab...does that preclude any footers?
@workinghands1805 21 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the video! My wife and I are contractors out of Austin Arkansas we restore homes and remodel all the time but no concrete work. We are going to be pouring our own 24x30 slab for a two garage shop I’ll be using your video for reference
@MrLibertyHugger 21 сағат бұрын
What about the footing? Was that poured before? Great video btw 👍
@dave_from_mo 21 сағат бұрын
Mike you have a fantastic crew, everyone's working no one just standing around goofing off. Your lucky to have them working for you. Merry Christmas!!!
@transmitterguy478 21 сағат бұрын
I love Mikes's videos, I always learn something new.
@gordoh7634 21 сағат бұрын
Hey Mike, I'm a subscriber and I'll be taking your course at some point next year. Did you cut or trowel any expansion joints?
@petem6291 21 сағат бұрын
Merry Christmas Mike, paying you to do a job would be worth every penny, I can see the pride your guys take in there work . That slab looks as flat as a pool table .
@Ano-Nymous 21 сағат бұрын
Makes you wonder why the viewer isn't allowed to see them going. 🤔😂
@CybekCusal 22 сағат бұрын
Slab on grade in Maine ☠️
@I-sed-no 22 сағат бұрын
Finally a video explaining the timing
@fredk67 22 сағат бұрын
Merry Christmas! Great video. Observation, for this pouring I didn't see concrete vibrating, any reason why? I appreciate your comments.
@mikewest712 22 сағат бұрын
I have notice when tradesmen build there own homes they seem to be built a little better.
@michaellautermilch9185 21 сағат бұрын
Their
@MrSprintcat 22 сағат бұрын
Merry Christmas, getting ready to a 40x60 . In an existing pole barn i bought. The barn is 130x60. Im going to do all the work except the excavation. That is all taking care of . What would i expect to pay for the concrete work ? Northern Vermont. Thx
@dickhertz5620 22 сағат бұрын
When is doweling the walls/footer/foundation before pouring appropriate?
@mars6433 22 сағат бұрын
Who are your subscribers ? I'm a 60 yr. old retired musician, guitar player. I run a channel called "Guitar Talk Universe", where I do live jams with other players from around the world. Not sure why I like channels like yours, but, I do. I couldn't do work like this, hurts my lower back just WATCHING your videos. Anyway, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!
@MikeDayConcrete 22 сағат бұрын
Merry Christmas. Contractors, construction workers, Diy'rs, homeowners just to name a few.
@JoeDavis82 23 сағат бұрын
Great work as usual Mike, Merry Christmas
@MikeDayConcrete 23 сағат бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@shahajibhosale3675 23 сағат бұрын
Good job👌
@MrClinton111 23 сағат бұрын
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
@MikeDayConcrete 23 сағат бұрын
Merry Christmas to you too!
@MichaelDillin 23 сағат бұрын
Like 8” and radiant heating. Looks like a great crew of MEN!
@MikeDayConcrete 23 сағат бұрын
Yes, thanks
@pauleohl Күн бұрын
I am a surprised that a large home in Maine is being built without a basement.
@MikeDayConcrete 23 сағат бұрын
A lot of homes are built on slabs like this.
@jabonet Күн бұрын
I would like to know what is the error in flatness of the slab when finished. Assuming a perfect graded form what is the maximum deviation of the slab. I have done small slabs with an error of less than a 1/4" working at night and using a laser to flatten the high spots.
@MikeDayConcrete 23 сағат бұрын
It's usually an 1/8 inch up and down.
@psidvicious 22 сағат бұрын
With the water reducer they use, I bet they’re getting some pretty high “F” numbers for flatness and level. Not quite at superflat tolerances but this isn’t that kind of work.
@notanybody8075 Күн бұрын
Ottawa,. I have 35yrs. construction. That is old school and your pros dude. And very fast I might add.
@mxguy2438 Күн бұрын
I was going to ask what the deal with the wire mesh being directly on the foam was. Good info as usual. Thanks Mike.
@MikeDayConcrete 23 сағат бұрын
It's to hold the pex tubing in place.
@mxguy2438 18 сағат бұрын
@@MikeDayConcrete I got that from the video, sorry for the confusion.
@MadisonCoCustomConcreteMasonry Күн бұрын
Where is the footing? This is in Maine? Don’t go below frost line? I’m a fan
@MikeDayConcrete 23 сағат бұрын
The slab is heated, no need to go below the frost. It'll never freeze under the slab.
@Bassmastr-ly5vf Күн бұрын
10” slump…nice
@MikeDayConcrete 23 сағат бұрын
As usual another one that doesn't know about using water reducer in the mix
@greenwolf401 Күн бұрын
I have always wondered what the concrete companies do with the extra concrete when someone orders too much? I understand what you guys are doing by pouring your little piles, but what about when they have an extra yard or 2?
@Readymixer-eo5pj 23 сағат бұрын
They have a couple options. Most of the time they'll pour large blocks with waste concrete. If the block molds are full then they'll either dump it in a large pit or the ground to be smashed up later and used for gravel.
@MikeDayConcrete 22 сағат бұрын
Exactly what @Readymixer-eo5pj said.
@psidvicious 22 сағат бұрын
Whenever we have big blobs of concrete left over on a job, we always stick a rebar stirrup in it while it’s wet, so it can be picked up easily with a forklift or crane and thrown in the dumpster.
@miketanner1920 Күн бұрын
Merry Christmas brother 🥳❄👍🏻😁🇨🇦❤
@MikeDayConcrete 22 сағат бұрын
Same to you!
@kookiethebear Күн бұрын
@Mike Day Concrete Another awesome job, Mike (and crew). I wish more crews used the efficient practices you guys do.
@MikeDayConcrete 22 сағат бұрын
Thank you!
@benhellerman3864 Күн бұрын
Merry Xmas to you the family and the crew
@MikeDayConcrete 22 сағат бұрын
To you as well!
@joshalbertson5955 Күн бұрын
What size board you using on the battery screed 12 or 14?
@MikeDayConcrete 22 сағат бұрын
This one is a 12
@christopherhaak9824 Күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Mike. What is the water to cement ratio on that mix?
@MikeDayConcrete 22 сағат бұрын
This has water reducer in the mix, without it the slump would be around a 3 so a very low WC ratio.
@bjkjoseph Күн бұрын
It’s rewarding for a homeowner to be able to do this, but this guy is not saving any money having a licensed plumber do concrete work when he could be out there getting top dollar for doing plumbing and heating.
@tradermunky1998 Күн бұрын
I was thinking the same. Maybe he hired out generic help and directed them. Maybe he was just so sick of plumbing and wanted a change of work for a bit 😂
@MikeDayConcrete 22 сағат бұрын
His crew is out there still working on jobs.
@MarkOstrowski-p9o Күн бұрын
I have a question why do you time-lapse it
@MikeDayConcrete 22 сағат бұрын
Just to speed things up a bit.
@MarkOstrowski-p9o Күн бұрын
Why don't the homeowners do not do the concrete work
@aarongrabowski3775 Күн бұрын
They usually don’t know how to.
@MarkOstrowski-p9o Күн бұрын
@aarongrabowski3775 it is so easy to do that
@kellyinfanger9192 Күн бұрын
These guys make some incredibly hard work look easy. This home owner is an experienced contractor, and his experience has taught him to use experts. It is like an orchestra conductor. She might know every detail about how to make a violin, flute, or piano sound right, but without the thousands of hours practicing on each instrument that the performers have done, it would not come out right. He might feel he can place all his forms and rebar correctly, and if it takes him longer to get it right than Mike could do it; that is fine, but once that concrete starts coming out of the truck, everything has to be done precisely, quickly, in the right sequence, with good decisions (like water reducer and correct calculations on volume of concrete), all while under a lot of pressure to hurry up. If the concrete starts to cure faster than they get it placed, it becomes a $20,000 disaster instead of $10,000 savings.
@snacking5908 Күн бұрын
You’ll still need a crew
@MarkOstrowski-p9o Күн бұрын
@snacking5908 if you decide to do it on your own the concrete job
@visionisscaryYTg Күн бұрын
Merry Christmas 🎄
@MarkOstrowski-p9o Күн бұрын
@@visionisscaryYTg same to you Merry Christmas
@MarkOstrowski-p9o Күн бұрын
Merry Christmas Mike to your family
@MikeDayConcrete 22 сағат бұрын
Thanks, to you as well!
@owbeer Күн бұрын
nice christmas present
@Agsgutters1 Күн бұрын
What kinda camera do you use.
@alfredgaitan1201 Күн бұрын
You have 4" of the float not touching the concrete, that means your edge dips down uno. The whole float shoukd be making contact, fact!