Building Forms for Elevated Concrete Porches

[@joannak4640]

I subscribed to your channel about 6 months ago and I keep up with your build but yesterday I decided to go back and watch almost every single video of yours 😂 I'm not kidding, I watched your channel for more than 10 hours!! It really helped me to see where you all are coming from and what you went through to get there. AMAZING!! I look so forward to all you have to show us coming up. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Wow! That’s a lot of video! ❤️👍🏻😳

[@rustybell2722]

Joanna, I've been watching them for a long time. They feel like family now. I'm so proud of them. I miss them when they have to take a hiatus. And include them in my prayers. Welcome to the family, Sister.

[@joannak4640]

@@rustybell2722 thanks. I'm more than likely gonna go through and see what I may have missed 😂 I don't watch TV I only watch KZbin. Actually, I have a huge LG television that was gifted to me from my son when he moved and I'm not tech savvy enough to stream from it 😂

[@Peachy08]

@@joannak4640 Go to walmart and buy a chrome. Cost about 40.00. Hook it up to the back of your tv then put the google home app on your phone. Super easy. I watch all my you tube from my tv now.

[@joannak4640]

@@Peachy08 thank you 😁

[@Penny-bt4gc]

Your house is going to be beautiful when it’s done. I’m impressed with how much thought you’ve put into every aspect of building this house Jeremy. You’re next career can be a building consultant.

[@kimberlykelly7280]

You are getting there. Waiting is painful sometimes but you have made so much progress. Just look back at your videos!!! Spring is around the corner, YAY!!

[@rootsrocksfeathers1975]

Spring is just around the corner, guys! Progress should be much easier soon, I think.

[@1acrehomesteader43]

Can't wait to see that porch finished. I bet it will be awesome!

[@TheRealTonyCastillo]

That panning is used a lot in I beam commercial construction for pouring the floors. Seen it used many of times good product for this application!!

[@molly56clark]

Looking good. I remember way back when you showed an architectural rendering of the outside of the house with the porch and it looked awesome. Can’t wait to see your progress over the next few months. Great job. Thanks for sharing your build.

[@melaniemcintosh162]

Doing an awesome job!!!! Can't wait to see what it looks like when its all done.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Beautiful! Another step closer to getting it done!

[@peterdement]

Consider dropping the middle 2x form about a 1/4" to create a mechanical "weep" strip on the under side of the concrete edge.

[@l0gic23]

Can you expand on this a little? Thanks.

[@peterdement]

You create a thickened edge by dropping the form 1/4". In a section view the outside edge of the slab would be 5 1/4". Under the slab this thickened edge would be the width of the 2x form material (1 1/2" net) then reduced to the 5" standard slab thickness. This creates a 1/4" vertical face under the slab preventing water from "weeping" uphill.

[@PaullaWells]

Lookin' really good. I'm glad you had the opportunity to see the snow and water shed in action prior to the concrete. At least now you know it will do the job. Do y'all have plans to finish off the underside of the deck with siding or other?

[@DonTXPgr]

As being an architect myself. Yes I have seen many office blogs or skyscrapers using the decking system to pour concrete on it. It is so common. U use wood as form work which is fine. Some use steel angles as form work welded to open hoist system. I love your videos and can’t wait to see it finished

[@gary5172]

Don't forget the Reinforced Tornado Shelter in the lower level.

[@poopingandroid]

The whole house is basically a reinforced concrete tornado shelter.

[@corinneexum9853]

Feel bad for your luck. Praying for you guys. Can’t wait until the house is done for you guys. Stay safe 😎😎😎

[@jakes.1199]

I am so impressed with the quality of the build. Jeremy seemed very apprehensive to start this house and as it turns out he is going to be a great general contractor. The porch and The view are amazing. I don't know what it costs you to build that porch but it will be worth every penny. Great job guys, keep it up.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thanks for hanging and watching this circus. 😊

[@jakes.1199]

It's obvious whatever you lack and experience, you make up for with intelligence and determination. I'm glad you have not compromised on what you want or location due to the difficulty. There's a lot of people that would have just drug a double wide in there and called it a day. Not saying there's anything wrong with that. But you're going to have a house to really be proud of.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

250 tons of concrete in this build. So far. This is not normal. 🧐

[@deniseackermann7116]

WOW ... I can see myself sitting out there with my iced tea... Do ya'll do Road trips.. ???

[@teresagillaspie2807]

If you haven't already thought about it under that deck would be a great place to put a root cellar for cold storage.

[@jerrellkull5347]

Amazing build!

[@torashwells4378]

My husbands company has been installing composite profile decking for many many years here in the UK. Usually used in multi story buildings.

[@freddien7]

Good to see another video, lots of guys in Usa cant do work becauses of the weather, Maybe could have put 3/4 ply sheets down, cover with Decking weather would have no effect on doing the job,!! too late now though. thanks for the video from UK.

[@trwsandford]

I'm lovin that deck! Like many, I've never seen anything like it. I eagerly await the next video!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Coming soon!

[@cherishtoday1549]

I think it is amazing that you are able to overcome so many challenges of such a complex build.

[@carlinkay1151]

I’m from Australia and I love listening to your concrete guys, love their accent . House is coming along, looks great! Clip on microphone for outside ? 🤔

[@kleineroteHex]

I just love your fast work LOL- looks like less work and more fun when you turn up the speed.

[@adelacoburn1396]

Alright..alright..alright another video. Thank you Jeremy for answering those questions. Wow, you guys are getting closer, with one step at a time.

[@sarahstaggs4439]

Wow that is what I call a concrete porch! You two Out Southern the South with this Veranda❤️

[@dormandavis2767]

Where have you guys been I like watching your videos?

[@redlanternhomesteadcathym105]

So exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rock and roll you two!

[@WendyK656]

Jeremy your doing an Awesome job! Love the years I have been following y'all It sure has been learning of new things for us. Awesome channel.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thank you for hanging out with us all this time!

[@waynejh]

FYI: Desk Pan has been the standard for commercial high rise buildings for many years. This is a nice residential application here.

[@GrandsonofKong]

I remember seeing them go at one of my first employers on the second floor of a new building. Additional point is electric, phone, etc can be run through the "ribs" and brought up with not having to drill through too much concrete. Prefect for "cubicle land" and no vertical drops.

[@knightscotty1982]

Looking good! Can't wait for the pour. I was wondering what type of flashing you had between the house and where the concrete will be?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Metal and liquid waterproofing

[@clipsfromcherie]

Getting closer. Come on spring sunshine.

[@sovereigns1grace]

Was expecting to see the pour! Hurry up & edit that footage will ya!? LOL. Sorry ... I'm just so excited to see all the build stuff. Lovely forming job. 💕

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Working on it!

[@Beecozz7]

Awesome!!! Y'all are getting there!!! Thanks for sharing the build!

[@jenniferkrook7091]

This build is so informative...but mostly we are just excited for y'all!! Once the concrete is done, what, if any, kind of treatment do you need to use on the concrete?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Nothing really. We may add a stain to it later just for looks though.

[@mommabears993]

ooooh good question! I wonder if sealing it somehow would help with the freeze/thaw cycle they'll have there? I've seen stained concrete that looks really neat as well. Bet Jaime could have a creative field day with that!!

[@jenniferkrook7091]

@@mommabears993 yes, I was asking because I stained my concrete, but not in a good way! Lol Drooped oil on it and it never fully came out. Looking forward to the pour!

[@Sn0wZer0]

2:45 Ah, the well-known cement mason's plane. Now I know who not to lend my speed square to :-)

[@katia2064]

This is a fabulous porch! What a job!

[@onahu88]

how much did it go just into the metal decking, asking because I got 33 feet by 8 feet worth of decking plus some 34 fee angle iron, and the medal decking was really up there in price. Also, is the wire mesh a requirement for the slab if I am doing 4' slab ?

[@elizabeththequeen943]

It will last forever but won't it be really hot to walk on in the summertime?

[@tonygrimes13]

Front & Back will be covered.

[@diannt9583]

Enjoying the videos!! Looking great, and I love that view!

[@ScottOakley-t5h]

Hi, I think I heard you say you were pouring a 5" slab and you have 1/4" slope over the entire span. Is that correct? Was your metal pan flat and the framing sloped? In other words, 5-1/4" thick at the house and 5" thick at the edge? I'm doing a similar porch project based on your design and using 2"-20GA metal decking. One of my porches is 12' and with 4" slab. I'm doing 1/8" slope per foot I have 1.5" total over 12'. I'm thinking of sloping the framing to have 5.5" thickness at the house and 4" at the edge.

[@katherineyanagihara2909]

Aloha, good job! As you always do! Please stay safe, Aloha to you and yours!

[@shawnoreilly3159]

Just a question, but are you going to bury the railing posts or are you going to bolt to concrete?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Bolt

[@beachlife1411]

Nice work

[@jcadult101]

15:32 Is that light I'm seeing or the light colored spray foam? Obviously light would mean gaps that concrete could seep through. Excellent FAQs review, have you discussed why concrete over wood decks? Thinking past the slabs, what are you doing for porch roof pillars and railings? That back deck is quite a ways up. Might be a good time for a sit down discussion on what's coming up/future. My last thought, while the concrete/concrete guys are there, think about footers for the steps off the porches. Can't wait to see the next steps!!

[@nellspop1]

Great video. Why no wire mesh?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

It’s in there. Next video.

[@michaelzimmerman9221]

I’m going to miss Jonas, he passed here just recently! God broke the mold when he made him! Hardest working man I knew and know!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Aw man I’m sorry I hadn’t heard that. He was one of a kind man. 😔

[@michaelzimmerman9221]

@@Guildbrookfarm yes, he was!

[@chelemichele1524]

May I ask why no fiber? Thought fiber is to strengthen? Have a good day ❄❄❄

[@Guildbrookfarm]

It can be rough on bare feet, and we don't need it here.

[@karenmacgyver2314]

What will u do for the undersudexof the porch metal ti protect it from the elements??? &what about gutters n catchment so there is no erosion

[@richardbutch1617]

For my house I want to do the same thing but will be using concrete block with fill and pouring a concrete slab all around the house. I do not have to worry about windows or doors under the deck. I will also install an under house de-humidifier to keep the crawlspace dry. Will not have to worry about critters getting into the crawlspace. I will also extend the roof line so the concrete will be covered, so basically I will have a surround concrete porch.

[@JOSEREYES-dl8ip]

Don't allow ground become too dry. It must maintain some grade of humidity in crawling space otherwise it will cracks ground and structure be under stress.

[@pmongold8093]

Did you add ice slicers to your roof so big chunks won't slide down onto the lower deck roof?

[@neckofthewoods24]

After pouring what I’ve poured im a strong believer now in no wire mesh. I think concrete is to porous and the steel will get wet or stay wet, expand and contract and If you cut in relief cuts or cracking joints, that only gets the water and air that much closer to the steel wire mesh. I’ve never not seen a driveway or sidewalk that didn’t have a crack that wasn’t in the joint where it was supposed to crack! My garage got 4.5 pounds of fiber mesh per yard and my basement got 1.5 pounds per yard. No cracks and no relief cut to force cracks. Edit: I heard him say no fiber mesh and being barefoot and he’s right, but a propane tank and a blow torch takes them out in 2 seconds unless you wait 1-2 years of shoveling snow and they’ll be gone.

[@littlehousewoodworking5292]

Been a very fun project to follow! Thanks for all the updates. ... I heard you talking to the guy about a finish. So are you just doing a brush finish our doing a wood concrete stamp or stamped stone pattern? I would think a broom finish may be a bit rough and hard on the bare feet. I'm sure you both likely have some tough feet, but thinking of future grandkids. A smooth finish would be too slick obviously, but a stamp pattern would look very nice.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Light broom finish is perfect. Not rough like a sidewalk and not smooth and slippery. Much more affordable than stamping also.

[@mikedelta5718]

I may have missed it in earlier videos, but why did you decide to go concrete on the porch?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

I’ll never have to sand it, stain it, replace boards, deal with rot, carpenter bees, termites, nail pops etc.

[@mikedelta5718]

@@Guildbrookfarm Makes sense. I'm dealing with all that. haha. Pay the extra upfront to not buy 2-3-4 times.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Exactly

[@frankfelix1056]

Question! Is it going to be a covered porch?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Front and back, yes. Deck will be open.

[@frankfelix1056]

Beautiful house. You done so much hard work. All the best to you

[@valeried4504]

Awesome!

[@MyHMMWVaddiction]

No "NELSON STUDS"? I like the Q deck for the porches. I'm a tradesman in the heavy construction industry. I've always dreamed of building my home of poured in place concrete, roof floors and all. I like the progress.

[@drewthomasarnal5378]

What is underneath the deck pans? Plywood?

[@louiszeiger4612]

Have you ever considered putting central vacuum in the walls before closing them? Its tremendously convenient in a house your size. You don't have to drag a vacuum around & up and down the stairs. You have outlets in the walls , you carry a hose &plug it in.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

We use a battery powered Dyson. Much easier.

[@Duhqz]

Actualy, the steel deck is meant to work as a lower rebar, absorving the traction as the concrete absorves the compression of it. Also the "ribs" create a resistance to shearing forces on the face of both elements that come with the flection of the slab. So, teoricaly, you shouldn't take the deck off, cause the concrete slab isn't dimensioned to work by itself.

[@MarkFunderburk]

yup it is an intrinsic part of the system.

[@karenriggle5435]

Basically like pouring a concrete counter top

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Yes

[@debraisku5703]

That deck ain't going anywhere for years to come. 🤠👏👍

[@Guildbrookfarm]

100,000 lbs it’s not goin anywhere. 😏

[@colinstace1758]

I see patches of light coming through the spray foam when you showed the under deck pictures, they are probably not big enough to let the concrete flow under but you may want to check them 👍😊

[@Guildbrookfarm]

They were filled solid before the pour

[@colinstace1758]

@@Guildbrookfarm I figured you would 👍😊

[@phillipgilbert9667]

would put a 1 1/2 " cove molding on the bottom edge and bull nose the top after the pour.

[@djaspurh]

I’d recommend snow guards for your metal roof so snow and ice doesn’t fall on you.

[@dondwyer3679]

With the metal form supporting and forming the concrete, what is the purpose of rebar? Isn't that overkill?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

To help keep the slab from cracking as it expands and contracts.

[@JAYWAY1982]

I would really like to see some more interesting projects to your home like a grow solarium or something self reliance.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

You should try watching some of our older videos

[@lifestyleluxury9922]

Jest moc 💪 moim skromnym zdaniem wystarczająca 👊🏻

[@selador11]

That kid is wearing a belt, but he keeps pulling his pants up. Do you think he just doesn't understand how a belt actually works? LOL Or maybe it didn't have enough notches?

[@colinstace1758]

He works so hard he just keeps losing weight is all :-)

[@terminalvelocity6398]

Great progress despite Mother Nature!

[@lesleyharris525]

Hi,the house is looking great, we got snow but if you overslept you missed it 😂

[@RandomTuber782]

yo do those windows transition?

[@Ashroyer86]

What is the depth of the decking?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

3-1/2”

[@rickthompson6684]

I think you are going to want a concrete lip to go over the edge to conceal the edge of the pan. It should also be rounded i would think.

[@mgh439]

The dirt question. Q. do you workers have a web site or KZbin channel. Thank you

[@bosskie1]

How about a 2 year recap?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Coming soon

[@franktuccillo6097]

You could have used plywood to for me to

[@Guildbrookfarm]

True but it was $60+ a sheet when I built this.

[@nugus333]

These are some thick blocks you have here...

[@Guildbrookfarm]

A 50 ton slab is heavy.

[@nugus333]

@@Guildbrookfarm - I figure, I don’t see these kinda CMU blocks at my local Home Depot down here in Florida...

[@cannon440]

Only 21 days till the first day of spring. I am real tired of seeing white, just about forgot what green looks like. You might want to reinforce/brace that long form.

[@colinstace1758]

Even if you had four inches of fall on that porch the water is still going to sit there it's not going to run off, but I guess all you need for it is to not run back towards the house.

[@MsCaterific]

❤️

[@davidjones1393]

WOW BUNKER

[@ohske]

👍👍👍👌❤

[@geyser3445]

Looks like a very expensive decking.

[@troychambliss784]

Looks very costly

[@osmmanipadmehum]

came here for concrete porsches..

[@ScottyDMcom]

Acceleration will be terrible because of the excess weight. Have to use unleaded gasoline to compensate.