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[@morrow.m]

That boy Eric looks to be worth his weight in gold. So much knowledge and skill happy he and Terri both were able to be such a massive help to y’all. What a blessing!

[@scottklein9760]

You should name your first boy Eric. His contributions is priceless.

[@tylerjames3313]

Count your blessings! Having friends to support you with the final steps before concrete slab pouring is PRICELESS!

[@brendamargaret4489]

That floor was one massive effort and the people who contributed to help you should be mentioned forever by name rather than "concrete friends"..... they, Terry & Eric and everyone else, are forever part of your story too! Not criticizing, just honoring the angels!! The two of you are doing great work on the house as well as the story telling in your videos! Love Buggaboo especially!! (Btw, the dog bisquits were moisture absorbers ). I'm enjoying your story. 🔨📐✂🔧🔩💡🔌📊🍦

[@pamyoder6163]

Eric is such a blessing with his vast knowledge

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Big shout out to Eric and Terri for the amazing help they are providing, if I needed concrete work done and Eric as in the area I'd hire him in a minute.!

[@sparecrow]

I love this video guys! Eric and Teri are a Godsend, amazing foresight and experience on his part. I'm in Public Works and in my job I've stuck my fingers in just about every part of your project from start to here and I'm totally impressed with how you've progressed from day 1 chronologically to where you are now. You're both naturally adept at figuring out your troubles and Macguyvering your way through difficulties. You are both charismatic and kind to your friends and acquaintances and it's served you well. A very unspoken skill in your thrive and survive thus far is good ol' plain and simple, "being nice"! Keep it up guys. I'm vicariously building my homestead through you...until I actually get to do the same someday! More....

[@National757]

Despite what all the nay sayers are posting, you are doing an incredible job! I don't plan on doing a project like this myself, but I am glued to every video! I just love seeing the process, your progress, and your success along the way!

[@76Richie19]

I guess Eric & terry have a free vacation spot at your house forever now. Awesome work and really good to see that progress before winter.

[@blastshieldaddiction]

I've either gotten old, or my interests have changed. I would rather watch you guys build a house than watch movies or television. I guess my decision is fairly easy to make since I do not have cable or over the air tv. God bless, good luck. Thank you for sharing, and your hard work producing content.

[@rowlandcrew]

Eric and Teri saved you guys about 4 days of thinking. outstanding support.

[@JeremyHouser123]

These videos are what I look forward to every day!

[@patjackmanesq]

Jeremy Houser Same as!

[@josephmulherin6127]

Jesse, you and Alyssa should really be proud of yourselves and your friends of all the individual working of building your foundation. Congratuations...

[@robertallen7106]

Looking absolutely great thank God for friends Terry and Eric

[@sadiesadiemarriedlady7900]

Eric and Teri are wonderful!!! God bless them!

[@RonaldLAbbey]

I know you guys, are aware just how lucky you are that Eric(?) & Terry(?) came to help you!!! They deserve a BIG SHOUT OUT!!! So on behalf of the fellow subscribers here's to Eric & Terry, YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!

[@burns375]

Eric is godsend. They need more Erics

[@BobBorakovitz]

You better be buying them a really nice Christmas present this year - they look like a huuuge help!

[@josephg2553]

That's a hard working Missouri man

[@jefferyyoung6836]

I'm in the trades as we say. "Y'all are doing a real nice job of it" (said with a Texas drawl). Seriously, I found you a few days ago and went back to watch a lot of your past work. I think you do a good job of showing the experience.. Well done!

[@mectechman1]

Well done to you all, especially to Eric and Terry. Their impact on the progression of the preparations on the site for the coming pour has been clearly visible. It must be a good feeling to some extra experienced hands to help out.

[@chriscampbell2327]

You guys are doing fantastic! I went into withdrawls when there was not a video last night.

[@clayguy1]

Man, I am so excited to see this chapter finished.. You are inspiring..

[@MichaelKilby]

Sue and I drove past the Shelter Institute in Maine today on our way home from Canada and we thought of you. Thanks for all the videos!

[@tonylombardi2298]

Go Eric And Terri you guys are the bomb

[@Cpt1nsano]

Make sure you have sufficient concrete cover top and bottom on your approach slab extension. Note: I would not have recommended attaching that approach slab as it being outside it may be subject to frost heave.

[@susansharphaynes555]

Eric and Terry Rock! Y'all got a lot done together!!

[@Werdna12345]

Alyssa, thanks for all the hard work editing the daily videos! If I had one request, the Bosh level can get really loud (I’m sure it’s a lot louder and annoying to work next to it), but still incredible and enjoyable videos! :)

[@MrCoalcracker79]

Terri has an infectious laugh, I love it. 😍

[@TheReal-HeeHaw]

BUILT MY FIRST HOME WHEN I WAS 25. WAS A GOOD EXPERIENCE. 1992

[@tedcharlton366]

You are gaining lots of experience using professional friends to help you along. Great stuff. Best wishes from Yorkshire, England

[@smallfootprint2961]

Love seeing all this progress. Great work from you all but have to say that Eric and Terri are worth whatever you're paying them. Eric is really talented.

[@bruceboyles1895]

With the pitch of your plumbing waste lines: I have a 24'' level w/ a 1/4 '' nut taped to it for 1/8" fall or a 1/2" nut for 1/4" fall taped to the very end of the level. The one you had w/ 1/8" & 1/4" fall was good as well. Love your channel & have followed it from the beginning. I like the way you take the time to do it right, no short cuts. Bruce

[@MRAROCKERDUDE]

This is by far the best building series I've seen on any platform. Forget just KZbin, I mean literally in media in general

[@retiree1033]

I hope he's going to cut an expansion joint along the length of that apron and use some sort of thermal break in the cut, otherwise, come the winter it's going to act as a giant heat sink for the radiant heating.

[@arcaniprea735]

Woot! The pour is about to happen! Eric and Terry helping you out was a God send.

[@user-MRG1130]

Hope your pour went well, and look forward to seeing the video. BTW I truly appreciate all the extra time and work that goes into being able to show us your build. I’ve watched the entire build, and your doing just as you said and showing us everything, no matter if it’s good or bad. This is what people should see whenever you watch something that claims to be a reality show or channel. It’s unfortunate, but it’s rare to find one that isn’t staged ,scripted or edited to hide any mistakes. Thanks

[@roneschenbach9154]

With the re bar and slab going from the inside (heated) floor to the outside without a heat break you have just made a very good heat sink outside and the same goes for the slab touching the concrete all along the walls , they will wick heat away from the heated floor , the way this system is made it will take a enormous amount of energy to heat

[@stevenhardy2898]

It will also have a huge amount of thermal lag. Slab heating systems are useless if you want to do thermal setbacks ... there was a time with steam heat that they used cast iron radiators. There is a reason they became obsolete.

[@jpvain]

Was just about to say the same, it should be insulated from outdoor space with a heat break, to avoid cold bridges to form especially in cold climates

[@garyalderman5163]

there is some really good help there. I am sure y'all will miss them when they have to leave, great job on the prep work.

[@airbubba]

A compressible joint filler added where the exterior apron abuts the garage slab would be desirable because of the temperature differential between exterior and interior concrete slabs can cause "creep" influence on the garage structure and possible concrete cracking.

[@TheReal-HeeHaw]

David Blackwell . Good piont

[@whorhaydelfuego7190]

It not being insulated will also limit the effectiveness of all that in slab heating.

[@airbubba]

Yes, perimeter thermal insulation in that climate is very effective.

[@airbubba]

Normally, yes, but I didn't observe the joint filler being placed during the prep before placing concrete. Hopefully, it was done in the process, as you say.

[@mademoisellekaya1438]

Eric: "It's like wearing heels" Eric, please tell me more? Haha 😊 No just kidding I know what you talking about. And I bet that the plastic tube also got really soft in that heat in the corner, you all are working your butt off! Respect guys! Keep it up!

[@andrewspawn1985]

For easy tensioning and zip tie ripping (clean breaks the zip tie so its not sharp) I use a Panduit GTS-E (also called zip tie gun). Great for cable tying anything... Great job! New follower and pretty amazing how far you both have come!

[@tylerjames3313]

WOW! I'm so proud of your accomplishments in moving forward to 'live your dreams'. I have watched all your videos, and admire and respect your learning journey. And through it all... you still have smiles on your faces, and love each other... supporting your goals to make your dreams come true. I've enjoyed your video journey. Thanks for sharing.

[@angel3ye5]

So many know it alls and negative comments below - Go build your own ! Jess/Melissa and Co - you are doing an absolute Ace job on this build, it really is a pleasure to watch it all forming together 10/10 for all you do - Luv it an cant wait for the next vid !

[@hp9mm]

Alissa, idiot

[@NCLUSA]

You must be their biggest Fan Girl, you voted for Hope and Change didn't you?.

[@matts490]

Just a tip you could lay the zip ties flat so you don't have to cut the tails and have any chance of them poking through the slab Too late now but you'll know for next time 👍🏼

[@c.p.1738]

Eric is a Superhero.

[@toddtefft8827]

Love seeing the progress on the home. Can't wait to see wall go up. Little tip. Cover your wood to help with twisting

[@cherylclough1804]

Do your enormously helpful aides have their own you tube channel? They should. Link please.

[@gikar1948]

Great Video, you found some wonderful friends in Eric and Teri.

[@tirbomax]

i will miss terri's laugh and cute smile!

[@09jgdoss]

At 8min where he had the pins, we've used tapcons and set the head of the screw to the right height. Same principle just seems to be easier with the screws for us

[@granpasgamings]

Hi peeps,as im doin it all myself to i must say i admire your courage here.Both of you are awesome and hard workers,makin a dream come true,this is realy great.

[@tylerjames3313]

Jesse & Alyssa: I have a greater appreciation for your past video comments about feedback from your subscribers. Some of the feedback has not been very positive or productive in completing your project. AND... some feedback has been very positive and helpful. Please accept all forms of feedback... and then, make a choice on how to move foward in achieving your long term goals. Never Give Up!

[@thatfuncanadianguy6881]

I am really proud of you two. Keep up the good work.

[@adamlohrey]

Hello from Australia 🇦🇺

[@cdgardner1]

Great work guys! It has been a pleasure to watch your adventure, and I'm looking forward (as I'm sure you are) to the next phases.

[@colleenrodamer6230]

Can't wait to see the pour done

[@user-hb8ip3te1z]

you need take measurements for the wood walls before pour concrete if you going to drill for the anchors for the walls ,hope not drill the pex line

[@YBWhooby]

Been waiting for this all day!

[@randycook4364]

Who loves BUGABOO? I do....way cool cat ! ! !

[@jefflawsonqwest]

You have good friends.

[@HillbillyHoosier]

I'm a relative new subscriber/viewer and I have to say that watching this progress and (at least) the (appearance of) professionalism in all of your steps and preparations is impressive. You guys have obviously done your homework and it shows. Nicely done !

[@sambradley7831]

Wow as always everything looks great, it's been a great time watching the video's and seeing where it goes from here. Keep up the great work. 🖒

[@NZErehwon]

A very nice finish to the Prep work

[@Comicsluvr]

It's amazing how fast stuff happens when it actually starts. You arrived two years ago and had...dirt and trees. Built your winter barn and a hottub. This year was ALL about the water system and site prep. Suddenly you're about to have a basement!

[@NCLUSA]

Yes!!, and they are paying for it as they go, they will be debt free when it's done, sure, well have to go now, have to go feed my Unicorn.

[@stevenhardy2898]

WoW you call that fast ?

[@perryingto]

Getting better every day, thanks

[@terimack2810]

you guys are amazing! and you know, every philosophy I've ever read about says building on a good foundation is key. both literally, and figurativel

[@judithtaylor716]

You were so fortunate to have help. Do Eric and Teri have a you tube channel?

[@oswaldjh]

Those two guys Trial and Error really get around. They were just at my place to school me on drywall installation.

[@imtired8004]

Is that a joke on eric and terry?

[@Enoch5939]

@No Name .. did you watch the video? If you were paying attention you would know what he was talking about ... so, no it was not about Eric and Terry ...

[@oswaldjh]

At 2:33 when the inspector ask him who taught him to do plumbing he said trial and error. I guess you didn't catch the play on words there.

[@chesterlockwood5963]

Eric is a concrete Rock Star !!

[@InconsistentManner]

I thank you for using an adjustable wrench or the right job on those chrome plated brass fittings. Please do not use adjustable pliers on brass fittings. and then 9:20 you went back to no don't do that.

[@Harani66]

3:45 always wind PTFE tape counter clockwise to the pipe thread or it will bunch up and come undone as you screw the fitting in (edit: that's why it leaked. I just got to that bit)

[@caribouroadfarm]

Good thing they hired help, things are look way better now and go faster as well. Even for hard working people like you, building house is a huge job and help is good thing.

[@clintonflowers877]

I really hope I'm wrong but every time I have seen an attached apron like that they lift in winter and bust concrete floor

[@yippie21]

" internet water".... sooooo YT comments are read ... at least a bit. Heh.

[@georgel5308]

U guys are doing a great job. It's nice to have professional help thou too.

[@georgel5308]

I wasn't insulting. Just complimenting ur helpers.

[@rudddude5294]

i see you got some heating lines going right next to you toilet riser/closet collar. make sure when you finally install your toilet that you use a rubber ring, not a wax one since it will melt from the heated floor.

[@philliplopez8745]

Never tighten fitting without using two wrenches .

[@bion247]

"Like wearing high heels" Excuse me sir, how do you know that? >.>

[@xysix2548]

YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME! Your site and Mr. Chickadee's site are my favorites on KZbin.

[@ericfenton7983]

You guys are my #1 favorite vloggers

[@donnykrane5827]

Great job guys... The hard work will pay off! When we build houses with in floor heat. We take it 2 to 3 feet outside of the garage door to keep the snow out of the garage and or house! I know its to late in your case but thought i would share! Keep up the hard work!

[@Baddad36]

Donny Krane Or save yourself the effort and don't install insulation! That works just as well. Oh wait, the heating bill will be horrific though.

[@donnykrane5827]

Baddad36 read my comment again bud! I didnt say anything about insulation! And when it comes to heating a whole house, whats a few for feet to heat...

[@chrishelms1967]

This couple saved you a world of aggravation.........

[@stev7mgte]

Great job guys! Your videos are great and your positive attitudes are contagious. Time to start a project!

[@akbychoice]

So it's a floating slab that's will be tied to the apron and also to the opening rebar that was sticking up now bent down? Guess it's not really a floating slab then.

[@MrMrbowhunter001]

Hi i have over 35 years in the concrete flat work business and had to point out the big mistake made in my opinion ,is that the apron should have been poured total separate from the inside slab because of frost heave out side will lift yr slab up , if i were you i would def cut the apron completely through rite at the out side edge of yr wall so if the frost heave yr apron it wont damage yr inside floor . hope this helps

[@sa56282]

I agree 100%. Not to mention air content of interior and exterior concrete should be different.

[@sa56282]

I dont understand why they would tie interior and exterior slabs together with rebar either. It should be a clean construction joint there. Maybe even expansion joint separating them due to the thermal difference between inside and outside

[@sa56282]

lostchild2003 I dont mean to be negative. Just giving my opinion based on my knowledge and what I know from experience.

[@BenKempa]

He said they decided last minute to add the apron...

[@bokoloaranyfa3824]

What about thermal insulation between the heated inside and outside plates?

[@rhodie33]

Compaction of the back fill soils is extremely important. Glad to see you wet the soils as you tamp. Nice work.

[@robertkerr3059]

tic toc, snowing in montana already

[@karensteward1986]

Looks great! I'm addicted to your videos, like some people are addicted to Game of Thrones. Keep em coming, and best of luck. :)

[@RedefineLiving]

Make sure you protect your pex stub up from the sun. It will damage it per manufacturer instructions.

[@kenknutson1598]

Would heat not be conducted into the apron? It would help with snow removal,but add to heating costs.

[@olysteve65]

Ken Knutson, this kind of heating is so efficient that I doubt they would notice any difference. Actually it wouldn't ba a bad ides to add a circuit for just that apron

[@shaynegadsden]

since the heating is being done with wood the only cost is a little extra labour so probably not even worth worrying about

[@NeilFlake]

Great help you have from our awesome state of Missouri :)

[@SJKLR99]

Love people who talk just as well with a cigy going

[@yeah4me1]

Steak, medium rare...salad with blue cheese dressing...baked potatoes with sour cream--oops! Thinking out loud!

[@2414ah]

Internet water! Lol! I love seeing all the progress! Keep it going gang!

[@metaladder1018]

The dog food is a very cheap way of moisture absorption.

[@Topatron87]

Hey I’m disliking this video only if those 2 footings in the centre are for future support columns. If so why did you run the radiant heating tubes across them so they can be punctures by the future columns?

[@r.blakehole932]

+Dubious The concept of floor radiant heating is old, Roman old, and, it is a great heating system if you have the money to pay for it. I have heard of a lot of people installing it, and then turning it off because of the cost to use it. They shall see!

[@easymac79]

I'm caught up, now the waiting :'(. Great job guys, looks fantastic.

[@cycletivity3584]

Ok getting ready to pour the slab and bam they pull an ace out of their sleeve. Having Eric and Terry there made all the difference. I was a little worried for you folks but now I imagine it's gonna be about perfect!

[@FISSEHATIMKAT]

I like Terry laugh.

[@gsyguy1]

as a plumber i would have wet tested that ,not air test and with manifolds one need to fill one end and let water come out the other end , so fill with water then add air for pressure or totally pressure it with water if you can get a few bars in :)

[@gsyguy1]

they are only doing the pipes i done a central heating at my bro's house on Monday and we filled it with water no leaks so carried on with full heat test from boiler .. and ive done tanks too, always best to do a test with a liquid as the air ones can be false.. been there got t shirt on those :)

[@bokoloaranyfa3824]

Usually air is used instead of water to avoid soaking the polystyrene insulation in case of any leaks. Wet polystyrene is bad insulator and it takes ages to become dry again once built in. (By the way, they are missing a foil on top of the insulation, to avoid water of the concrete entering the insulation.)

[@gsyguy1]

its going to get wet when the concrete goes on thats the most stooopid thing ive read like derrrr

[@bokoloaranyfa3824]

Believe or not, in my 2nd world country this building quality you can see on this video is unacceptable. There is always a thin foil on top of the insulation below floor heating. Its only purpose is to keep the insulation dry. EPS (expanded polystyrene) can absorb water. Once the concrete sets and is covered with ceramic tiles it has little chance of loosing that water as it is also closed from the bottom by the vapor barrier. cdn.blog.hu/gr/grussgott/image/Futes/Padlofutes03.jpg You can also put there a reflective foil, then it will have double purpose. By the way, they made several other mistakes, it is really hard to watch, because many of them would be easy to avoid.

[@jedidiah5131]

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