Building a House Start to Finish: Concrete Pour Prep (Footings)

[@marciabrumfield1400]

Man, you guys are terrific. It plain old wears me out to watch you. I am sure, when this wonderful home is finished, you will enjoy it for years with pride, and sit back and say 'remember this', remember that'. What wonderful memories you will have together.

[@RobToemik]

Most impressive, to me, is your ability to keep your sense of humor or at least an even temperament. Thank you for taking the time to record all of your accomplishments AND your disasters. It makes this so VERY educational on MULTIPLE LEVELS! GREAT JOB!

[@yujishinohara1uponatime]

Pour baby pour.. Helped my brother extend his driveway during the summer, got blisters on my hand and sun burned, you guys are awesome..

[@jameswhite3843]

So proud of you two, working in the heat and debilitating cold, you have done wonderfully, however, Alyssa is working circles around you.

[@bmorrison0070]

I'm amazed at all the sideline quarterbacks making such negative comments on your work. I commend your journey and love watching your videos. Good luck. I love watching your videos. Cheers!

[@rachelselby5469]

That aerial view at the end looks very very impressive.

[@froshproductions]

As time goes on I'm enjoying your videos more. I like that you're showing more time lapse of the work. Keep up the good work and ignore the KZbin "experts"! It's beyond me why anyone would think a KZbin creator would take advice from an angry subscriber.

[@allaboutalma1100]

So happy a new video is out just right in time before i have to go to bed :) greetings from germany

[@kathypost7172]

You both have been working soooo hard! I hope you are able to take a "fun" day after the concrete pour.

[@christined9131]

We have always found it handy when ordering concrete to have a small area for a shed or pump to be formed up as well for any leftover concrete. That way there is no wastage. Love you guys. I am exhausted just watching your videos each day. Love from us in Australia.

[@wesleypipelayer7627]

The end of the measuring tape IS precise. That tiny bit of slop on the metal clip, is to allow for the thickness of the clip. If you're pulling on it, it will be the same distance as if you're pushing on it.

[@anderstud2]

You both work really well together, and I enjoy your videos. I would love to see a quick update on your makita driver now that you had it about 2 years and look like you've really put it through its paces

[@josephkrug8579]

And I like how you painted the handle orange of your wire helper so it did not blend in with the dirt so much. Good job to both of you :)

[@dougcoleman9126]

I like watching the progress of ur new house it reminds me of 2 yrs ago of my own

[@denaetak1147]

Wow! Congrats you guys! You are so much fun to watch this all the way through. Thanks for sharing!

[@michaelalan1546]

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your lives! I really enjoy watching and seeing how you tackle each day. Very inspiring and helpful to watch.

[@billschofield4802]

When it's all done. You have the satisfaction of having done it right good job

[@carloseduardoadriao2891]

So impressed how you guys are determined. Good luck!!

[@raymondmills9377]

The drone shot helped put in perspective! Thx

[@rustybaughman471]

You have gotten soo good with your filming and editing, good job.

[@servant74]

You guys are Awesome. Thanks for letting us come along for the ride!

[@RelentlessHomesteading]

Perhaps this will be a little late but good to have an "excess concrete" pour form. We used to quickly nail up 2x4 or 2x6 into a ladder looking stepping stone form. You paid for it be sure you can use all that you buy. And step stones/ blocks can always be used on a homestead.

[@KonamiKonami]

That's a really good idea.

[@74deeds]

Even if they are free form patties, great idea for the excess

[@Rainy_bow645]

Top Tip.

[@paulrivera4018]

Hello my wife and I are very new to this channel , like a month.( trying to catch up) I have one question, but first It is refreshing to see two very likable people doing admirable, very tough work together creatively , while teaching others A, how not to be afraid of hard work.B, read do your homework, volunteer to go to construction sites learn. I've seen people try this and it's so easy for them to just put down shovels and say ok the excavating and foundation o hell we can afford to have it done in three days ( professionally) then we'll jump back in for the framing and it becomes a pattern then they are in there house in 90-120 days. And they tell everyone, "yeah it was tough" but we conquered it. So my hats off. Everyday my wife and I lie down, turn on KZbin and just hope you guys have posted something new. Ok question time, we live in Georgia where footings have to be inspected before the pour which I assume they do there as well! I think your in Utah, or Washington like I said we are really new. So after you leveled out the area for the foot print of your home, you went bought nice lumber framed out your footings and piers lined with rebar. Nice nice work. I know every state has different rules for every part of construction. When we built our home 62'6" x 38'0" our lot had to be excavated, but when it was pretty much level, and we were about to start framing the footings the inspector said great job on the excavation now it's time to dig !!! Dumbfounded we said dig? He said yes now you dig your footings down 16" wide X 18" deep along with the rebar plan our architect/engineer had planned out. So I was just curious how living in a climate that gets feet, and feet of snow how they let you pour concrete on top of you excavation surrounded by 2x10's which will be coming off instead of digging down just where the footings will be surrounded by natural packed earth which will always be there. We love what your doing we root for you guys I hope this didn't sound mean. It really was a " just wondering " question. Sorry for the long comment, it will not happen again, only great jobs from now on!!! Great Job...!!!

[@danieldowning4583]

You got yourself a good woman there Jesse. You guys are amazing. Love this project.

[@amarieshearer7613]

I'm not in construction but I am a diy I love your get up and go, keep up the great work!

[@brianjennings3172]

Simply amazing! Most of your other projects haven't looked as labor & mentally intensive as this one, maybe I'm mistaken, but WOW. You guys are amazing, keep up the great videos!

[@grskinjr61]

my a jack of all trades master of none can't wait to see the video for the concrete being poured

[@timsharp8233]

Just a word to say that i have been following your project from the UK - really inspirational and I really think the final build will be a great home tim

[@billfromelma]

We've been sweating along with you two from the beginning. Now it's really starting to get exciting. Keep up the great work!

[@lynhanna917]

If you can survive this you can do anything - you two are awesome.

[@northdakotapink370]

I am so EXCITED for you!! Never knew what goes into building your own home it is so interesting and I am going to be watching till I see your beautiful home. God bless.

[@vkarr154]

I wish I could do what you two are working so hard for. You are inspirational!

[@kathyanne3587]

Love the aerial shot at the end... puts everything in perspective........that will be a big house...

[@calmperson101]

Man this build is coming along soo quickly!!! Great job!

[@joemaracic8636]

I still can not believe you have not had the steel layout inspected. Oh, yeah the "concrete guy" said it's good. Good luck, again.

[@proffd972]

OMG show us the pour!!!! Its like Christmas and we cant open the gifts! This is what we've been waiting for...

[@SirRoland867]

Really loving this video series. I just can't get enough!

[@TheRealXesc]

Wow, you guys are doing awesome, I can't wait to see the concrete being poured! I love the aerial shot at 16:50 - more of those, please!

[@rso1411]

Funny, I bet this project goes together fine, regardless of all the "expert" comments. Love the videos, keep up the good work.

[@moonlitphillips]

You guys are doing GREAT! Keep up the good work and you will be so proud when it is all finished.

[@Paradigm2012Shift]

you guys are amazing for even just trying all of this.

[@johngordon9889]

Nice video you two! Great progress and looking forward to seeing how the pour went last Tuesday. Thank you for sharing!

[@douggoens5279]

I'm dying here! I want to see the pour.

[@paulcopeland9035]

Go to their instagram page for the current info.

[@justtalking1]

Good luck to both of u on ur pouring tomorrow. I'll be watching. Go get them guys.

[@markssquared]

Love the series and all that you show each detail/explain things!

[@offgridsweden]

This is looking great. Cant wait for the the concrete to be pored. This is exiting.

[@montani5790]

You two are doing GREAT! Enjoy LIFE!

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

Thanks for the aerial shot at the end, nice overview.

[@alienphysics8592]

I hope everything turns out well for you kids, may the pour be smooth with little issues. I can tell you kids are pushing your selves hard, hopefully after the pour you can breath a nice sigh of relief and it will be ( more or less ) all down hill from now ! snuggle next to the AC unit .

[@chipbhi]

Very exciting stuff! Keep up the good work!

[@josephkrug8579]

I have had great luck with one of those Diablo blades for my circular saw so if you ever find your blade is not cutting well, I highly recommend using those. Every time I have been able to use it, it cut the wood like hot knife in butter.

[@kane100574]

I'm excited for you guys!!

[@dennisalanvids]

You guys are inspiring me to build! Luckily I am in the process of building my homestead so THANKS!

[@McAVITYourWay.]

I don't know how anyone ever built a house properly before KZbin professionals existed ,shiz!!

[@ovadiadan]

Can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@swimspud]

awesome drone shot at the end! keep up the hard work guys, and way to catch those final touches during your "pre-pour" check :)

[@gwendolyng9473]

Its starting to look like the beginning of a house! :)

[@Dave-oe5nj]

I'm not one for really commenting on the video but I do have to give you a thumbs up very informational can't wait to see the in product excited for more to come

[@dejayrezme8617]

Good luck! Nice to see you finally starting on the house haha.

[@cmssniper]

Loving the Videos, keep up the good work! Learning a lot. Also loving the drone shot at the end!

[@MrJacquesvheerden]

Geatings from ZA. Love the birds eye view at the end!

[@grantoyamaha]

Great couple , bloody hard workers too . Love your vids.

[@morrow.m]

Coming along. Really great to see the progress!

[@annettesmith6241]

So excited for you, can't wait to see the pour day video!

[@bradleywaller7890]

I take my hat off to you guys building your own house well done i hope all goes well 👍

[@patriciavyce1993]

Almost there !"👍fantastic !" 👍You two are absolutely amazing !"👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@saha6818]

I'm glad your back's feeling better! Imagine the pain...

[@JCAJCA3]

Great job guys! GOD bless you two. JC

[@RecklessSavage]

I love how people on here are concrete experts I set up to pour and finish I do it all and let me tell ya

[@juliescott9020]

Wow, nice work. thanks for sharing your journey!

[@theoldwizard998]

Big anticipation for the pour video !

[@johnm2227]

Nice. You guys (& bugaboo) rock!

[@dragonflygrandma]

I am excited and scared for ya'll. Good luck! Can't wait to see the out come of the foundation walls.

[@paulcopeland9035]

Go look on their Instagram page!

[@TheWaterman1000]

You guys are doing great. As I watch I remind myself that paying a little more to add fiber to the mix cutting out the rebar. As others mentioned I hope your forms don't bulge without kickers..

[@symgardiner]

Awesome. So looking forward to the pour!

[@Millsy.g]

I think this form work is the most professional looking bit of work you've done so far. You are really taking to heart the lessons you've been learning from others.

[@iRoyalCoconut]

It's just getting better and BETTER :D

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Good luck and happy pouring!

[@sproteau]

so much memories. great job.

[@nicholasfleming6656]

Keep up the good work, You guys are awesome!

[@CJLeTeff]

Exited for you guys! Awesome job with the forms

[@butangviber]

Ughhhh, i hate cliff hangers! LOL Keep up the great work and keep cool you guys!

[@manknownasmichaelrudolphso5388]

Nice video...its great watching you guys learn.

[@Oregu7]

I'm so excited for you guys!

[@BacktoSchoolBus]

Very excited for you guys! Kick butt : )

[@ALZ2526]

Another good day good job

[@HyperJoe]

Something else I think I should mention, now is a good time to lay out any Plumbing and Electrical that might be under Floor, places like where there might be a Pipe that needs to be taken from the Center of the House to outside the Footer such as Sewer Drains, You can run PVC sleeves easier now than drill Concrete later, also I mentioned Electrical, If there are any Sub-Panels or Branch Circuits like Runs for Laundry Room and such, You can lay those out and if required, add some sleeves, in some cases under the Footer now, better than trying to dig them out later, just a few things for You too think about, like You don't have enough already, right? I'll leave You with those thoughts..Thanks again for the Great Videos! :D

[@eBikercoyote]

Looks great!! I have a suggestion for you though, when ever you have a truck bringing concrete always order extra.. Then i always have somewhere near the spot the trucks will wash out. And on the ground form up some 2 x 2 or 3 x 3 or 4 x 4 squares to be used as walkway stones at a later date . That way you never run short, and never waist the extra..

[@imanoleonardo6902]

Don't you have to spray your form before you put rebar in so the concrete will adhere to the rebar?

[@dawiebotha6065]

I can not wait for the pour of concrete👍

[@kslinthesand]

Great work guys, Awesome videos.. Keep up the good work ..

[@Thee_Magic_Man]

No wonder they don't read comments on here. Everyone this they are a professional and know best. If you can do it so much better, go build one and film it yourself. They live and learn.

[@kerriegrant6293]

Oh your home is going to be blessed, with the amount of love and hard work you are both doing, your stamina is fantastic, and from a womans point of view, i have to give praise to our little Lady, she has done so well, i'm sure you really appreciate the LOVE OF YOUR LIFE she is wonderful--- and so are you, god bless

[@smokindauberdoo4204]

love your effort but rebar should be suspended / tied to braces across the forms and will keep forms from spreading

[@edbenson98]

I was waiting for someone to notice that and the guy who is pouring the concrete never said a word?!?

[@ricklake489]

Great job keep up the hard work and it will pay off in the long run

[@chamilton9182]

YAY!!!! Im so excited for y'all. I was hoping there would be a vid tonight. So glad there was. I can't wait to see the next one. Hope all is well for y'all. God Bless!! Just curious.... shouldn't the plumbing be roughed in before the pour? Maybe it's different for y'all with your water system.?.?.?

[@captgringo]

I'm not a concrete person, I have seen some contractors use hog ring pliers and large hog rings to secure the rebar together. Easy to use and fast. much faster than wiring.

[@jerrybates5791]

Good luck on the pour. I've never seen beams without basket to keep rebar from moving. Fingers Crossed.

[@devenlooney]

Just a heads up for anybody that watches these videos, they poured concrete on Aug. 1st however this video was uploaded on Aug. 12th meaning the pour has already happened and a lot of progress has been made. If you head over to their Facebook page you’ll see just how far behind these videos are from the actual progress.

[@jordanh9520]

I've been really confused until just now... So the footing will have the 4 foot frost wall atop it, then backfilled inside and out and the slab poured after the infill?