An Uphill Battle

[@keithburch5506]

Boy, that was a litteral uphill job. It looked so smooth after it was broomed. You mentioned a little bump you'd feel driving over deck drain, I could not fight back the bad thoughts I had for decades. That fruitloop crew that poured the concrete where I worked for 35 years, poured it too loose I think, and it rolled after they left and it made waves, so many waves that one had to drive the forklift very slowly going up and down that ramp, or the material in the forks would bounce off the forks! I heard you say in other videos that the mix has to be thicker on a hill, so that's where I got the idea that my ramp was poured to loose. That was such a pain, every day for decades! I didn't think this pour was boring at all. Wonderfully and beautifully done, guys. You mentioned your back working the broom, I think of everyone's back and knees on all y'alls pours. I wouldn't want to get into a fistfight w any one of you guys! You gotta be tough as nails to do that every day! Again, I have to say I just love the birders and joints y'all do. It adds such a great look, a long way from plain, yessir. Going to school for grandson's career day, huh? That's just cool as heck. Wow. Do you have any fresh cut lumber drying out yet, Tom? Awesome video today, I enjoyed it. Thanks.👍❤️🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@joshuaweiler4566]

Thanks for letting the camera roll, my favorite part is hearing the crew and the job site talk

[@GGQ-h9k]

Concrete with the Hauses is my guilty pleasure the one time of day I get a wee bit of downtime, who knew how relaxing it is to watch bull floating and brooming concrete, but it definitely is!! Thank you, 🩶 Big Job beautifully executed 👏🏻

[@timbroome212]

Really enjoy watching your videos! I'm going on 78 years old, so I won't be pouring any concrete in the future, but I have done some work in the past around our new house. I've learned so much just watching your crew and I'm sure young guys appreciate the educational format and tips and hints concerning the processes that you do. Excellent work, Tom!

[@davidbishop4015]

Tom, you and the crew are a well oiled machine. The preparation, the angles and the completed look are amazing. The customer will be very happy. Keep up the great content. Enjoy career day. Stay safe.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you very much!

[@daveyshmavey]

Tom, I love your videos and admire your workmanship. What would a project like this cost? Doesn’t have to be exact, just a ballpark. Not the slope though…

[@tim_g3478]

Physics, geometry, chemistry and artistry plus hard work!! It’s enjoyable to watch concrete dry when you guys do it!

[@moomae1]

Whoa those are some large driveways. I do like the broom finish and didn't find it boring. Great camera work to show the curve of the boards for shedding water.

[@jeanniealford4234]

Terrific. Hard work. Homeowners will love it.

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

Coming together nicely - like it ALWAYS does! As for your question about the joints: In the early 70's the neighborhood we lived in Georgia was still being built. All the driveways and sidewalks had the broom finish with the smooth lines next to the joints like yours. I don't see that very often. Everyone else just brooms the whole thing - which is fine. The first time I saw one of your videos I noticed the joints right away. We rode bikes all over the neighborhood and we used to watch the concrete going in every chance we got. Your channel lets me relive those good memories.

[@samvoyles2096]

Hi Tom and team, if a fella could put together the "Dream Team" for constructing his home the two most valuable players would be Concrete with the Hauses and Risinger Homes. Seriously the quality of your craftsmanship is 2nd to none. It's never boring watching you guys do your thing. Thanks for creating this great content.

[@paulprigge1209]

This is not a boring video.! When you understand all the skill that is needed to Not only make this work but amount of money involved is wow!

[@deborahsimmons2414]

Yours are the straightest by far! I watch some of those channels too. I am off victory, can no longer stand the cartoonishness. I recently joined your channel, you always have something new and exciting.

[@marcconner8382]

Oh boy...this is going to be fun with the joint challenge ! Good job on a real challenge with the water issue.

[@ronwig7665]

Another great video Tom and crew,I am glad mike hooked u up on u tube,it’s been a enjoyable ride with you

[@mikeknoll1130]

Looked like a big mud day, the crew is great, special crew for sure.

[@ATJ7436]

Beautiful work. Personally, I feel as if you & your crew are ideal & top notch. Know what y’all are doing & always have a game plan & easy going. Victory is definitely entertaining but their concrete work is OK at best. His guys rely way too much on him, that’s why he gets stressed out too easily. Coming from a concrete contractor. Yall do an excellent job!

[@jimputnam2044]

At 15:30 had me laughing. Too busy to stop and take the rock out of the boot. I WANT 2 DAYS ONCE....LOL.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Nice thanks

[@stevev3962]

nice work, with the various planes and slopes. I do hope its enough for one of those summer T storms that dump an inch in a few minutes. Winter is going to be fun! Ice and Snow removal will be important, and so difficult on that site.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@joshuaweiler4566]

I watch everyone you just mentioned and watched ya'll since the beginning of your channels none of them do like you guys. Your whole crew is high skilled workers. In my opinion that's why you're the best on you tube. Not saying victory style isn't good, it's just in a different degree. If your subscriber count ,matched your skill you would have a million subscribers! 💪🦅🔨🙏✌

[@oakrunacres2564]

Man-O-Man...That is a challenging subdivision. You guys make it look easy and it's obvious why everyone (who is lucky) is getting TSH Concrete to do the job! Dave

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks Dave

[@terresiagregg9326]

Good morning Tom n crew doing an awesome job

[@joeyfromfuquay5634]

Tom, did you just call out Ryan Tomich with Victory Outdoor Services?😂😂 You both have very straight joints. 9:39

[@whisk5724]

Nice lookin home there. Nice work Dr. Haus

[@Lakanen263]

Your cuts look great to me and I like how you the boss is on site all the time with your guys. My boss sends us out and we never see him.

[@reggienance]

Great job! At the beginning I was wondering how you were going to handle all the drainage. The drain is a good addition but the way you guys pitched the concrete at the bottom is top notch.

[@timl3605]

Another great job guys! That's lots of difficult pours in a day. I've been missing a few weeks of video's , so I need to binge watch to catch up.🙂 An idea for you... Maybe show what goes into measuring & ordering conc./ talking to the order desk, etc. as it just doesn't magically appear as the Hause's need it! 😅 Pretty sure a lot of your viewers don't know what goes into this other part of the business. Thanks Tom & crew!

[@ronallen6578]

Well good morning Tom, That is a BIG driveway. I liked your comment about "Even broomed concrete likes to look good" or something close to it. That's true and you and your guys do just that. As far as your joints go, I watched a couple of other channels do a pour or 2 and wasn't impressed. I've been watching you guys for years now and enjoy it. As far as doing anything different with the way you do your joints, I wouldn't change. Your work is top notch. Why risk changing what works. Just remember that people contact you because of your REPUTATION of quality work. I'm guessing you're on the upper end of cost to the customer only because you DO IT RIGHT!! A reputation takes a LIFETIME to build and it can be destroyed with a couple of crap jobs. Is it that important to do it faster and not be satisfied in the end?? Customer quality comes 1st. That's why you are you--QUALITY 1st. A personal comment here. Why would you build a million dollar home in a bowl?? And then color it dark?? The next house sets on top of a hill and looked white. Go figure! I like your longer videos and the content. Good luck at at school with your grandson. Ron

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Wow thank you very much Ron

[@ronallen6578]

@@Concretewiththehauses Just writing the truth, that's all!

[@torchup]

Why anyone would want faux-looking stamped concrete when a broom finish with picture framed polished joints and edges looks absolutely gorgeous and the Hauz Team masters that so well. Just so beautiful and timeless.😇

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@jacklachman5304]

GOOOOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!!…this time from Newport RI….WOW 😮 YINZERS poured some yards of concrete in this video. Looks fantastic!!! Such enjoyment watching & learning. Thanks again for sharing Have a day

[@garyvella7602]

Super work per usual...

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you very much

[@me9506]

Looks SUPER Tom!!! You have a great crew.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

They are!

[@vincenttulli2776]

Love watching professionals work great job as always

[@debbievogt9881]

Wow, I'm glad it's you doing this job. This was like pouring multiple driveways sideways

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

TOM, do yinz guys EVER have a short day?!! Sheesh!! Definitely a young man's game! (Not sayin yer old Tom, Jim, just dedicated!) Good stuff, nice finish! "On to the next one!"

[@bg365]

I also watch some of the channels you mentioned. Although they do good work and I generally enjoy them, you guys are on another level. Really impressive work. 👍

[@MikeZMonroe]

Absolutely - this team finishes concrete with the same skill of plasterers finishing interior walls. No imperfections - so smooth

[@robsterenborg]

looking great ! Would love to see the finished product when all is done

[@garylatture8948]

Great looking job the landscaping will really set it off. I also liked the floor of the garage.

[@patrickjordan7670]

A brilliant job asusual but as you said it should be heated I wouldn't like to be comming down that drive in winter snow and ice how would you stop you'd finish up in the lounge.brilliant work I never seen you guys doing bad work and as for straight lines I don't know anyone to beat them lines (victory) you have a great team when you see in time laps they're all doing their bit

[@billchervenak9349]

Good Morning Jack. Have a great day. No better way to start than a visit form Tom and crew!

[@archiescott-nu6ez]

That is a lot of concrete, very nice job!

[@debbievogt9881]

Tom, this is going to be the best driveway on the street!

[@skyview13]

love the picture frame edging. They are playing catch up to you !!!

[@jaimelago8941]

Tom another home run very nice job I like to see your videos just to see your excelent jobs 🇵🇷

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks 👍

[@Bespokelasers]

Give Ryan a call at Victory, he prides himself on how straight he lays his joints.

[@tonylinardi3089]

Always impressive work!! Looks great men!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Much appreciated!

[@williamfenner9915]

As always great job 👏. I think that Ryan has his jointer made from a special type. He probably will respond with your question.

[@gregwitkamp5583]

Beautiful Job Tom

[@Z-Bart]

Tom, you are not doing anything wrong. Your work meets your standards.

[@michaelhuffer9966]

Good job on the show keep it up😊😊😊😊

[@charlessessions7293]

Nice work y'all 👍👏 !! Hats 🤠🎩 off to the Whole Crew 😁💪💪

[@williamcarothers8385]

You guys do top notch work looks great keep doing what you do on the joints.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks! Will do!

[@sarno85]

I watch all those guys too!! I lo e that you challe them on the joints. I cant my center cuts straight even when i use a straight edge.

[@MikeZMonroe]

My gosh that’s a beautiful home and property. That stone/ bolder retaining wall is spectacular.

[@jefferyholland]

All day with a rock in your boot? I don't know how you do that Tom, It would drive me crazy..

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

I drove a mixer driver for 30 years. He could do my driveway. Well done. You know it’s gonna be a crappy day when the driver shows up with a 7 for that hill.

[@FireFly64]

Tom, invite Ryan, the owner/operator of @Victory Outdoor Services (or go there in Wisconsin), to see how great he is with the joiner on a stick/pole.

[@charliemurphy2523]

Nice work as always. Was wondering what people do with these kind of driveways in the winter to melt ice and snow.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Plow and cinders

[@fintan3563]

They sure are building beautiful homes in Pennsylvania! (With driveways to match).

[@jerrythompson7744]

Nice looking driveway you and your crew pour

[@johnwilliams9936]

Great job enjoy your day tomorrow with your grandson grandkids are the best

[@liviuvisan]

Very nice work!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks a lot!

[@paulmollise1856]

Beautiful driveway and house!! I would have put extra drainage in, my driveway has 4 inch trough drain and it uses all of it in a hard rain, that’s a lot of concrete to have running downhill right at the house, curious to see how it works with there is a torrential downpour ??

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I will try and show that when I am in the house plan

[@paulmollise1856]

@@Concretewiththehauses throughly enjoy the videos, 👍

[@gregpaterson330]

Have fun at career day this is how life long memories are made

[@debbievogt9881]

Trust me O'Dell concrete wouldn't allow cuts that aren't straight. He is a perfectionist like you

[@Concretewiththehauses]

He seems top-notch

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Awesome job!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks!

[@jakeschisler7525]

How many yards of concrete total on this job? Looks very nice!

[@jeffsinnaeve3817]

Wow, great work. I wish you were available for us in Wisconsin; we have a future house and garage slab that would benefit from your expertise.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Maybe one day!

[@joemurray9131]

Any Drains in front of door?

[@davidmessersmith786]

The amount of rain runoff on that massive area of concrete and front yard all sloped to the garage would make me nervous without a relief drain. Hope it doesn’t come back to bite the homeowner.

[@daveklein2826]

It is not sloped to the garage he explained all of the different slopes

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Four weeks they have not called yet

[@chrissmith3509]

Great video.

[@sdrammm696969]

Good job! Only in california this is to wet to broom.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@bbengoss]

You ar the best !!!!

[@littlehuey5679]

I don’t remember pouring concrete that easy up hill ! Did you ever think about moccasins for when your on fresh concrete? It would save your sock budgets and be more comfortable. Any how another great job !

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Costco variety pack

[@littlehuey5679]

@@Concretewiththehauses 😂😂😂

[@marknelson2905]

What about the compaction where the truck ruts were?

[@bobcatsmith246]

Hello, Here in Southwest Michigan, I have never done a driveway that was picture framed. We would edge, joint, and broom. I've done basement walls, floors,driveways,sidewalks, steps, and curb and gutters.

[@hddoug72]

I appreciate your old school approach. IMHO your jointing can't be straighter than your method. I do be believe a pole jointer has its place, if not in a intersections are in a focal point and if you can follow up with knee boards on the intersections. Your approach to slump and site preparation is admired.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks for the tips!

[@NSResponder]

Did you ever put color on broomed concrete? I'm curious how that would look.

[@edwardsanders6002]

Very nice work

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks a lot

[@davidrussell9078]

I watched a post in Idaho where they used powder to color and stamp a entry patio,what a mess.I like your work.thanks for the education.

[@viankalobosvalenzuela7456]

Buenos días amigos excelente y muy hermoso trabajo felicidades saludos y bendiciones para todos uds 👌🙏

[@wladimirmakarow1074]

Hello! Could you please tell me what is the thickness of the plate? And what is the draft of the concrete cone?

[@ryancox2799]

I’m just a professional homeowner who’s a DIY’er…so can you explain why you put expansion joint between each truck where others only do against foundations and garage floors? Are you using fiber board or the new rubber stuff? I see most use foam, and IMO it’ll break down and doesn’t look as clean at times. Thank you.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I feel the expansion joint allows the concrete to move ever so slightly and fewer cracks

[@ryancox2799]

@@Concretewiththehauses Tom, thank you for your reply. I honestly appreciate the fact you teach in your videos. I watch these videos not only for the entertainment purposes but also for the knowledge that I can then gain for my own use. If only I lived closer I’d love to work a week with you and your guys to learn more about the business! Thank you.

[@naybreed]

During a pour do you sometimes look at the crete driver an motion a drink of water

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Yes, I’m referring to the concrete

[@mib20000]

Concretes ORDERED!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gaylecharpentier8097]

Gayle Charpentier New Iberia ,Louisiana You sure do good work .By the way i use to do concrete work ,Worked for my Farther in law .GREAT WORK . Like watching you work.

[@lhfloors]

Nice job guys

[@MrWondi]

THE HAUS has the best picture frame =D

[@evankibbe590]

That was a busy day 😊👍

[@edwardbonner9365]

Out of curiosity,how much would the properties cost in your area.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

These houses go for 1,000,000+ not my area I live down the street thanks

[@edwardbonner9365]

@@Concretewiththehauses stunning properties,and beautiful surroundings.

[@pyronixe]

Gonna be icy in winter trying to get that slope.

[@danaostrom8631]

As a mixer driver, it's amazing to have a crew that speaks English..

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Would you be interested in doing a 24x24 garage floor with an apron for another fellow KZbinr, 45 min north of you?

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

DOUG, hope you get him! Good to put a request in now.

[@gregpavone8485]

Live in Bradford, Pa, that driveway would scare me with snow or ice, how do you get out, dang.

[@chris-h6980]

Mike is pretty good from victory outdoors. His cuts actually look pretty straight but we'll see what he does for the challenge. The job looks good

[@FireFly64]

His name is Ryan, from Victory Outdoor Services.

[@jasongentle6446]

Ryan from victory 👍👍

[@timidater4803]

Nice work!, I dont know how these homeowners deal with ice storms on a slope like that

[@froter1]

Nice runoff 👍

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks 👍

[@michaelbrausch8874]

Tom I know you’re a concrete guy but could that job been done in asphalt? What is that texture in the garage called?

[@michaelmullins1290]

Id say those folks will wish it was heated as well. I love your cut wirk and angles. The curved saw cut is gonna look great.

[@dodgeman658]

Tom I'm surprised that the customer didn't want any drain grate by the door with that steep slope coming down the driveway? Looks good!

[@wizardmaster6639]

Hey, nice job - if your joint lines are not going straight, maybe you are cockeyed? if they are not, try it - it works for some people.