3 Men Pouring A 36' X 24" Garage Slab

[@2wheel93]

I pour concrete in Colorado and this is how we do it we will either set a wet pad with laser or we will set grade stakes (piece of rebar) and smash it down once screeding

[@davidvera8552]

I can read your hand signals, even I’ve been doing this for 15 years I still like to watch others perform so I can learn more from more experienced guys, thanks for your videos Mike.

[@FixitChuck]

I'm planning a garage build and I will do all the concrete work myself. Your videos are allowing me to be successful.

[@codybrooks2696]

Poured a 14'x32' patio slab last fall. My first pour, DIY. Watched your videos for months before the big day. It turned out fantastic. I have to thank you for the quality of your teaching.

[@Dboyquicks10]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have a 16x16 slab to pour. I've never poured concrete before but feel a little more comfortable with it after seeing this video. Thanks again

[@mickeyclipboard9343]

You Are Spot On 4 of us are pouring a 32' x 30' floor Just got the footers in with curb walls Massive 12" thick x 8'' high left wall Last shoot extension on truck so worn out it snapped in half on pour...

[@verticle2612]

I’m pouring a 30x60’ slab in the next few weeks for my sawmill shop. Initially, I was going to pay someone to do everything, but after watching your videos for the last few months and doing a few small pads on my own I have the confidence now to do the 30x60. All I’m paying for now is the concrete and materials. Oh, I also purchased the Topcon Laser because it’s cool and I’m always doing something around the farm. Thank you. Lou @ Summer Breeze Sawmill.

[@jasonpapetti7981]

Thanks for your videos! I poured my last three jobs like you do with wet pads, will never set overheads or screed boards again. I love learning different/easier ways to do things! Thanks!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

That's awesome to hear Jason!

[@marcomendoza7502]

This definitely helping, doing my first slab this year. 14x40 for a big shed

[@hoot1516]

Good morning Mike, I run a large Recycling company out west. The owner won’t pay to have are dirt yard concreted, so me and my guys watch your videos and have successfully poured about 155 yards so far and will pour another 155 this summer. You can always tell with my guys who have done there homework and watched your videos. Thank you so much for all your information and expertise.

[@guatf1]

Doing my First pour next week, watching all your videos to learn

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Good luck!

[@axxro-5121]

I like the way you guys do it . We have a bigger crew but I’m branching off doing private work and only have one or two guys to help so I like seeing different ways people work 💪🏼

[@mattgee8064]

I finished the concrete underground course, I’ve got a shed pad 12x12 a good size stamped rear patio and a stamped driveway I’m banging out for myself this year. Then my wife mentioned this to a friend. Now I have a couple jobs, I used to do concrete so I’m not going in blind but the course on stamped concrete was a big help. Thanks Mike

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Matt, that's great to hear. Let me know if there's ever anything I can do to help!

[@mattgee8064]

@@MikeDayConcrete thanks really appreciate that.

[@stephenmatoska9503]

I’ve got the same size pad to pour. I’ve done a little bit of concrete work but this would be my first time doing it with folks who have not done this before. It definitely helps to hear all the informaton and see how things work. You have to have a good eye to keep the concrete at the correct level before screening or it’s a lot of muscle. I think that’s going to be the hardest part.

[@charlesviner1565]

Good morning everyone! Greetings from Davenport Iowa. Guy in our area is about to celebrate 60 years driving a mixer truck !

[@aarongrabowski3775]

Good for him. I bet everyone in the area love to see him show up. Nothing beats a good seasoned driver. Especially a front end discharge mixer. A good seasoned driver can make your day so much easier.

[@jwd888]

big day tomorrow, after watching mikes channel quite alot i'm now attempting me first slab (23x7ft) me and me barrow is ready, people like mike have the knack of making learning something new a pleasure,,, cheers m8.

[@jaredhull1996]

I've been doing flat work since I was a kid I really enjoy these videos and learning different ways to pour thanks.

[@johnnygonzales3211]

Hi there this is Johnny Gonzales I'm in Deming New Mexico I'm building a shop 40x40x16 and it will be made with steel pipes and covered with corrugated sheet metal this is the best video I've seen very good work both doing the concrete work and the video recording thanks.

[@cm.4828]

I am pouring hopefully within the next month. We maybe doing it ourselves. Just watching you over and over again. Your very helpful with the videos. I bout a come along, I want a power screed or screed board. I’m just watching you.

[@default_user_id]

My 1st set of footers/stems and slab, I start grading tomorrow, super green helpers

[@anotherdayinthegarage]

im a mechanic and im here because im building a 26x36 garage and want to do it all myself..this is a very informative video..im looking to build a 6 inch curb the whole way around it for my walls to sit on but seems easy enough im going to try it lol if you have any tips im all ears

[@Smokey420Greenleaf]

just wanted to say thanks for the videos. i've been doing masonry work for 20 years but always avoided concrete unless absolutely necessary, mainly sticking to brick, block, stone, etc. after picking up a few of your tips, i feel way more confident taking on jobs i'd normally turn down.

[@angelicamichelle5568]

I enjoy watching your videos. One day I will try myself

[@rickygriffitts2323]

I have a 20 x 48. I plan do pour this year and your videos have helped

[@brandonsamson6278]

I’ll be pouring a slab for a pole barn in about 6 months. I’ll be doing it myself and these videos are a ton of help. I’ll be spending this time studying more of your videos to compile the best info. Great tip on front and rear dump on these trucks. I’ve been in asphalt most of my life so I have a basic understanding especially when it comes to figuring materials.

[@peters6850]

How did it go? Did it turn out better or worse than you expected?

[@Edsoutdoors]

I will be pouring a 30’ x 36’ slab this Friday average 5 inch deck three of us have somewhat done it before the other three not so much a little nervous although I think will survive total of 18 yards

[@yan.broccoli]

I plan on pouring a 30x36 pad for my shop this summer and also the ICF for my house. I'm not great at it, but your videos have made it easier. Thank you!

[@patricktack165]

Brother you helped me a ton, you helped me realize that this is best left to the pros and not the DIYs

[@DerekTJ]

This is great. I'm in Ireland and I'll be doing a garage in the next few months - this helps me see how difficult and easy it could be. Mine will be about 30m², at the end of the back garden with side-lane access.

[@marshallsirota9501]

Excellent teamwork. It's evident these guys know their next 8 steps. I love watching PROFESSIONALS !!! Thanks for filming !!!!

[@timbiggam2626]

Mike i got 2. Slabs to do. With one man. U make it look so easy. But i think i can do do it. The bowl float. I love ur videos.

[@kevineich5029]

Your videos are the best out there and are extremely helpful. If I need to pour some concrete, I would try it after obtaining the balance of the required tools and two helpers.

[@aarongrabowski3775]

I like how you added the two helpers. Too many people think they can do bigger jobs by themselves, they only find out when it is too late they are falling behind.

[@paulgagnon8396]

@@aarongrabowski3775 You can have 10 helpers out there but if none of you has ever placed and finished concrete before you will screw it up . Concrete is not something you learn overnight by watching a vidio

[@aarongrabowski3775]

@@paulgagnon8396 i’ve been a concrete finisher for 26 years . You don’t have to try to teach me anything. Thanks chief

[@justinnewman6604]

Hi Mike I love your work, have you ever set small wood stakes for grade? It's something a few of us do in northern Michigan

[@RedNeckWelding]

I’m planning a garage here in Maine this summer and although it’s not my first concrete pour your videos are very helpful.

[@mikeknoll1130]

Smooth, a well oiled crew..thanks.

[@jofasable]

Great professional lads, just like the Perkin builder brothers.

[@dereksmolek3708]

20 plus years in the buisness here. In NW Indiana that is how nearly all residential work is screeded. Commercial work will get into different methods. Do this long enough without good help and you will pay with your body. If the comealong guys are good the screeding is easy.

[@seanmchristen]

I have a 36x30 ft post frame I’m building this summer and I plan to place and finish the concrete slab myself.. your videos will be awesome for me to learn the process

[@74stevedc]

I'd say 7start, looked still pretty easy at the end at no time did it look like you'd loose it. At the end it raked easy leaving foot prints that almost filled in themselves. Maybe a 6 at the end. If you're fighting to lay it out and it doesn't want to come down the chute and you keep adding water you know your in for a tuff one!

[@GTL77]

I’ve poured a lot of concrete in my day an I screed the floor the same way but we had handles on are screed so one guy can do the screeding an the other guys rack

[@torstenjoergensen]

Hi Mike! I'm planning a 10x40 pad for a sawmill shed - will pour it myself (with help from a friend). Found your videos extremely helpful! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@nathanpickens5377]

Hoping to pour a 34'x48' slab this late spring/early summer in the mountains of Idaho. DIY'er that is very appreciative of your channel!

[@mountainman4969]

What part of Idaho? If you need a bid in the northern area hit me up

[@johndingjk2899]

Your helpful and yes I wouldn’t mind trying my own pour some times soon

[@blueyes0152]

You guys make it look easy! I'd be interested to see how you deal with rain, especially a hard unexpected downpour.

[@kilipoheikekanilehua4049]

I have a 16x26 slab to pour in Hawaii. DIY, w help from one professional. How close do you guys get to the amount of concrete needed? What do you do with extra? Great video, guys who know what they're doing always make it look easy.

[@dc-wp8oc]

Mike...why wasn't there extra concrete around the perimeter?

[@DecoCreteTV]

Good morning Mike! Hope you got some rest this holiday weekend

[@sirthecraftsman1998]

Love your videos Mike. I've learned alot. Going to do the first big garage in a week on the house I'm Building for my client. Thanks for all the help and guidance

[@besearchingforwisdom6267]

You really are doing a great job with the instructions in the video (though the loud music could be toned down a bit). I'm not sure if I would want to do it myself but learning how it's done is the first step. Keep going and I'll be looking at your list. Thanks from California

[@budmanzoom4441]

Big help - thank you!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Glad it helped!

[@TerminusHostilia]

I have a separate crew for set up and tear down. And I don't make my finishers pull anything other than a screed board. That said, if I could find guys as versatile as those two, it'd probably be different. Does my heart good to see work that don't look like hammered dog crap.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thank you, yes these guys will do anything. No worries with them.

[@philipguarnieri2822]

Hi Mike I’ve been watching your videos I like the way you woke very knowledgeable I’m going to do a garage 18 wide by 20 feet long it’s going to have a center drain can you please give me some information or show me a video that has a center drain that needs to be pitch to the center drain.

[@carlosmarcos2106]

Youre the only concrete guy i like watching on youtube because youre oldschool and pour and form very similiar to us. Only thing i noticed is you use a laser instead of pins to screed

[@MikeDayConcrete]

You're right, we mostly use a laser for our pads. We do use pins sometimes though.

[@Cretehead]

Pins would have saved dragging that Crete up in there before screedig!, also put in a couple "pins" Grade points. ALL forms solid AT grade! Pour the thing out real quick! BOTH trucks!, You're not novice! Then knock it off with the screed method of choice for the day! Bull float once. Go have coffee and a box of doughnuts before the work day really even begins. Cheers!

[@mountainman4969]

We use a wood steak and laser to get the grade and then put a nail in the steak and mag to the nail.It’s easier to pour to grade when you have the steak there

[@benwhatmore3107]

What’s in the bag the driver puts in the mixer? fibres?

[@mainelyworthwhile5793]

Thanks so much for the vids. Pouring a 30x50 slab for a Lester pole barn this week. On a tight budget so can't hire it out. Your stuff has been super helpful.

[@leecheever903]

Mike was planing on buying a power screed how did you like your marshaltown ?

[@strong4865]

Very nice perfect as it gets - except the last skreed pulled wrong way dont be afraid a 2x4 fiinsh up

[@darinhunter6126]

Love to see Profesionals that love what they do! Great job.

[@DM-fs9zg]

Just curious as to why no footings, is it not necessary?

[@nathanielcohn8055]

I'm planning on a 9 metre X 6 metre poor at my house ...video is helpful

[@mitchellviront1632]

I have a 50x 50 area if you want to practice on another slab and make another video? ! Great job.

[@larrywilkens7428]

Love they videos. Im doing a 28x30 pad but im doing a grid pattern pouring 7x7 individual squares. im by myself. any hints. Ive worked construction for 20 year, never concrete.

[@larrywilkens1789]

No will be doing ready mix route

[@brockwagner939]

The short charges for such small loads are gonna add up. I recommend begging, borrowing, or stealing some help to just get it all done at once. You'll end up with a better end product than 16 individual pours.

[@mdjl1978]

Never done a slab, only walls in forms, I have to do a slab eventually for a backyard patio 45x12, a little scared to finish myself.

[@mountainman4969]

It’s best to make sure that you use a six slump to make it easy to screed by yourself.

[@johnfahey7215]

Front dumps are good when doing a lot of curb, AND the driver's good. But I cut my teeth on rear dumps, never worked a front dump until 8-10 years before I retired. As always, it's a pleasure watchin pros at work! Careful runnin up down those chutes! lol

[@user-xo5zl2wq8c]

When Front end drivers are good and like pouring for you it's magic. I once poured 22 yds of 5' wide by 4" thick county walk by myself. It was like 2:00 and I turned other 2 guys on my crew loose to pour a driveway across town. Walk needed hand tool joints at 5', expansion every 50' w 4 handicap stamps. 6" slump max. When 1st truck starts dumpin I pick up my come along and driver nails his horn and shakes his head no. He laid down 10 ' and I started striking and he kept puttin down 5 to 10' in front of me. 2nd driver did the same. Poured both out w only stop for bull float. Bad ass Drivers from Grand Rapids Michigan. Moved to Florida and rear end drivers bitch about 3 guys on a 2 yd patio pour with 2 wheel barrels. Some drivers say challenge accepted and some whine.

[@TANKERMONKEY]

I am looking into doing a 24x36 slab for a shop in back yard I live in north dakota just got a bid of 12,500 crazy so now looking at doing it myself

[@dbdouglas]

Same here, in MN.

[@dennisprice8798]

Just curious...maybe I missed it but why no steel or wire? Thanks.

[@mountainman4969]

Sometimes fiber mesh is used and it comes mixed in the load. It has the strength and works as well as the bar or wire does

[@chadatkins9053]

I work for Rick Groomer one of the best crews in my town for sure. This will b my 4th year with them so I hope to learn a lot more this year

[@chadatkins9053]

You do great work for sure, my season is about to start my crew does concrete and asphalt so I'm sure this year is gonna b a busy year

[@jimanderson2518]

Pouring a walkway 64x5 with slat pattern Concrete up here is 220.00 cu/meter fingers crossed ....

[@RHEC1776]

How come you didn't pour all the way to the top. Is there a reason for the 1" under lip

[@johnborton4522]

That's just about the very first thing he explains in the video

[@chrissellers5296]

I have a question we are going to add a section on I have a mobile home the concert is all ready there it's 4 to 6" thick the guy that's going to drew our new addition he's telling me that I have to take all the concert up put a footing down then repore the concert is that true I wanted to use a core of blocks what do you think I'm here in fl

[@KingsWeldingandAutomotive]

Mike I need a slab poored too and a driveway extended going to the slab. Do you guys do work in the Baltimore Maryland area ? Or do you have any companies to recommend?

[@geralddeitz9169]

Great Video I need to pour my extension onto my shop floor which is 32x50. I poured my main shop as 1 piece slab but used alot of reinforcement in the concrete and 35 years later still on cracks! Any tips on doing my 32x50 myself? Thanks, Jerry

[@adubbelde1]

I would like to pour a 32x32 slab for a post frame building. If I get to do it, I'll do some frost protected forming and put in insulation and radiant heat. But I won't do the actual pouring and finishing. Those days are behind me. I"m 70 and haven't done a big pour in over 30 years.

[@RIPPED7399]

You guys do great work but the concrete company I work for will not allow that many chute extensions on our trucks ... ever have any issues with that ?

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

Pouring conrete is good stuff to watch, thanks.

[@chrishigdon1070]

Im doing a 24x30 slab for my carport, had to bring in a bunch of rock for the base, 5 inch thick with fiber strand, you talked about a 5 6 slump is that the wet factor? this is my first

[@lornes7526]

Yes. You need a slump cone which is 12 inches high, 8 wide at the bottom and 4 at the top. . You fill it with cement, rod the air out and lift the cone off. The slump is the amount the pile collapses from its 12" height. A 5" slump would leave you with a 7" pile. We don't do normally do more than 4" slump without reducer.

[@matthewtruitt2577]

Building a house 32x56 and garage 40x56 this year. Was a carpenter for 10 years but didn't do alot of concrete. What tips you got for me. I'm in Northern MN which would be similar climates as you in Maine

[@dnaumowicz]

40x64 full radiant with floor drains coming soon

[@johnjacobjingle7177]

2'of gravel compacted subgrade? Man Thats a lot and very expensive to buy and compact...Is that normal?

[@cinforammi8543]

Depending on where you’re located you want a footer or something below the frost line to prevent foundation issues

[@euanreid6682]

No anchor bolts?

[@matttietsort861]

I have 4 driveways and a 40x64 pole barn to pour this year, as well as little approaches, patios, and stairs. Another guy called this morning to have me look at a big driveway job. Always enjoy watching your videos as a refresh before we pour. Have you ever used the trucks that mix on site? Wondering what your opinion is on them.

[@quebec801]

Hey there, i got a 4x7 slab damaged on top and corners. Can i repair it by adding 6 inch of concrete on sides and 2 inch on top of old slab?

[@dzl6848]

No mesh or rebar?

[@WildBillFlysRC]

If I could get my buddy Gregory from Yarmouth to come help I have a 20x40 slab to pour in the door yard 😉. But I’m way out here Arizona. And he hates me for it😆. I do learn stuff from watching your videos Mike Day. Thanks

[@graveyardlifts]

Hey Mike, how much would a 50’x100’ cost for a steel building?

[@joeybejarano9255]

What make it crack after its all done

[@mountainman4969]

It gets cut with a concrete saw every 10 to 12 feet in width both directions

[@amezcua239]

That’s pretty good for not using carsetti hangers

[@rickystucker6812]

I done 3 man 30 yarders in the arizona summer

[@larrygonzales8635]

Just had a poured a 20×16 patio and I want to stain it ,because it's just poured do I still need to Chemically clean the Slab or can I just use Downey with water like I seen in some your video

[@daltoncranford9965]

I'll be pouring my 20x25 next monday morning

[@maxpenrose3032]

Do you plane the 2 by 4 every single time you use it I mean they tend too get or be warped specially when there's a lot of moisture mabie it doesn't matter idk it's pretty hard to find a straight piece of wood you know they make aluminum ones that are perfectly flat for that purpose

[@adubbelde1]

I saw a neighbors house poured last week. They pumped the house, 1200SF and the garage, 1000SF. The crew was 2 guys and a young, not very big woman. Pumped because they are pole barn construction

[@chadatkins9053]

I've learned a lot but there are a few things that I definitely need to learn I'm ready for a nice raise lol

[@jimnicholson6902]

What Concrete Stretcher brand do you recommend in the case you're short on concrete?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

The Marshalltown brand! haha

[@jasonhill2180]

Great video! I'm in Missouri and looking to build a 36x50. I've had 3 man crews quote it but thought they were light on manpower to do it well. Looks like it's possible. Seems difficult to find crews I trust, such as yours.

[@mountainman4969]

Sometimes you can get a hold of your local concrete companies and they will refer the right guys because they been working with them for years

[@patriotcanuck6485]

I want to do a concrete patio but I am afraid I'll mess up somehow. Never done it before but I've always been interested in concrete and forming. You guys make it look easy, though.😂👍

[@garyjones5406]

Jim , good tradesmen make it look easy....dont be fooled, it's bloody hard work. As a carpenter who has been on site for 40 years , I can sincerely suggest you pay a concreter to lend you a hand....concrete is forever and you only get one shot at it. Good luck mate.

[@patriotcanuck6485]

@@garyjones5406 lol I'm thinking the same thing. I appreciate the advice. 🙂👍

[@garyjones5406]

Yes Jim , I've done quite a bit of concreteing and there's a knack to it that only comes from experience...lots of experience.... therefore my efforts are VERY ordinary 😄😄 . It's good to do your own work at home , quite the feeling of accomplishment after a hard days grafting....who knows you might even get lucky 😉👍👍

[@patriotcanuck6485]

@@garyjones5406 😂👍

[@mountainman4969]

I can see that you guys know what you’re doing but why didn’t you leave the form out so you can back the truck in instead of using that extended Shute? I would rather take a minute setting the form up then to muck all of that mud.I am going on my 30th year of doing this trade and it’s always good to watch the other pros get it done.

[@nickrobertson7009]

I assume old school means you don't like a vibrastrike ?

[@publishsalvation]

Me.... il be pouring a 24x31 pad with a drain never poured anything that big. It is a little intimidating thinking about it