Building the Most Insane Pool Ever | House Build #17

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[@Johnbobon]

Imagine managing this project all while building custom, exotic airplanes in your "spare time." Mike is one exceptional human being.

[@matswallsten1628]

Word! This man can build anything, have never seen anyone be able to do as much on such a high level as this man

[@racer7141]

I'm pretty sure he still has a full-time job and both the house & airplanes fall into "spare time" category

[@J_Gurn32]

He's certainly an idol type of human being, for sure.

[@wesvasher]

Mike is not human. No way.

[@Screwdriver-]

lol and these things aren’t his day job!

[@waynebrough8330]

First time in years of following you that I've seen you look tired. Look after yourself Mike. Your wife and sons still need/want you around!

[@Watchingfromfaraway]

I didn’t want to say that. But I think he’s going Heisenberg for the family.

[@kylemcweeny878]

​@@Watchingfromfaraway😂 what vivid picture u just painted in my mind

[@jimsiggy]

Mike when you say "I'm going a bit overkill.", I believe that's "A bit of an understatement". Just say'n.

[@jaycooper2812]

I thought that I had my dream house designed until you started building yours. I have now redesigned mine to add a huge pool as well. The sad part of it is that because I am disabled I will never be able to see it built. If I were to build it I would lose my medical assistance which would be catastrophic to my health. In addition to the injuries, (6 broken vertebrae in my back), I have heart issues, asthma, diabetes, and am a cancer survivor. My medicines cost in excess of $5,000 monthly. I really hate that i have had to give up on my dreams because I can no longer work for a living. It is great to see all of the wonderful things that Mike is doing with the house. I can only imagine how much he is spending on this build. My dream home has a price tag of around 1.1 million and contains a theater, pool, custom kitchen, all on one level with wheelchair access. There is even a ramp going down into the pool.

[@stronkde]

me: spills drink on mike's pool deck. mike: ANOTHER LAYER OF CONCRETE

[@inmyopinion6836]

I think our friend has gone off the deep end! There IS a fine line between genius and insanity. 🤔🤥😥

[@kadmow]

@@inmyopinion6836 : but it is just really stong dirt at this Mike - structure underpins function, membranes, breaks, drainage planes - guarantees a perfect bunker - for the generations.)

[@1519Spring]

I love to see what engineering-trained high-end builders create for themselves and their friends and families. Binging this whole build.

[@jkbeaudoin]

I'm glad you said that this will be your last house. You're doing so much work that no one else would ever appreciate all of your efforts. I've been following this as well as your aviation projects. I love to see your ideas come to reality.

[@acurarl9929]

The Egyptians would be proud of you. Going to outlast the pyramids for sure

[@carlfriedrich5316]

The Egyptians didn’t make the pyramids… Mike’s ancestors did about 1,000 years before the Egyptians were around.

[@kylemcweeny878]

​@@carlfriedrich5316I loved your joke! However it sparked me to say that it is possible the Egyptians didn't build the larger pyramids. Only repurposed them later as a burial chamber. They could have been ways of harnessing energy that the planet already naturally emits. By finely tuned frequency vibration.

[@jimaperkins]

I've watched a lot of Mike Patey videos. This is the first one where I thought he sounded tired.

[@blingdawg14]

The key frame transition at 5:31 was nice

[@confusedgingers]

All those extra precautions will be worthless If one of you have an accident and fall to the bottom of the deep pool. Please take care and let the awesomeness continue. Love these vids

[@josemorenoporras7506]

I told him the same,0 safety fencing around the pool,a bad step and you could have a very bad day. Overkill build but an inspector would not think the same about safety. Even going up or down that ladder is anything but safe.

[@yuGtahT]

Listening to Mike explain his over engineering is like OCD heaven.

[@tuck6464]

Remarkable project. I know 4 people that have had pools built that have been in them 3 times and never again.

[@davidyoung518]

Good 'Ol - Mike "Overkill" Patey at it again!!...."Get back to work"!!!!!!

[@czthor1]

Mike you are the man,,,,,, to be a fly on the wall during your designing stages would be great!

[@HighMXHubby]

Castle Patey. Built to entertain, live comfortably and survive any kind of apocalypse.

[@kylemcweeny878]

This guy is a serious engineer

[@chrissandles4833]

Team Sika baby. Used many of their products for years in the waterpark industry and water treatment industry. Best product out there. They have a pretreatment for those notched cracks before applying the product. Whether it helps is unknown.

[@daviddelaney4106]

I'm in the process of building a 40x20 pool right now. Might take a bit over a month and cost me about $90k. Watching this video and seeing the other end of the spectrum makes me feel a bit better.

[@andrewmacomber1638]

Mike Patey, aka Mr. Redundancy… I Love it! Incredible work!

[@fastroddy5223]

Mike you should put up temporary railings for safety during construction. That would be a nasty fall into the dive pool.

[@scampydog2318]

Project blows my mind can't wait to see finished. PS Please put a safety barrier at the edge of the deep pool part, makes me nervous!

[@microbuilder]

I can honestly say I've never gotten excited over seeing a pool being built...definitely never been _this_ excited...amazing...

[@mikefairbanks]

It actually made me laugh out loud when Mike said "I'm going a bit overkill"... hahaha, we wouldn't have it any other way Mike!

[@christopherhart1805]

I wonder what a future archeologists are going to speculate this was used for 1000 years from now when its the only thing left in the area

[@2strokecarbtuningportingin187]

I was thinking same thing

[@rain690]

Probably another one of these lion cage / gladiador ring 😅

[@dennismorgan474]

1000 years from now, I think engineers will know who Mike Patey is.

[@WarblesOnALot]

G'day, They will say the same vaccuous bullshit which Archaeologists ALWAYS say when they have no Clue. "This appears to have been used for Religious Ritual Purposes..." Watch and wait. You will see. ;-p Ciao !

[@cj09beira]

@@dennismorgan474 all it takes is a EMP from our energy provider the Sun, and all our fancy information storing tech is done for

[@michaelzonis9953]

Hey Mike, there are many absolutely beautiful homes in the world whose value reaches many millions of dollars. But I would bet none of them have been engineered the way you have have yours. It's amazing how you have been able to put together an engineering project building your home. I know it's not proper to ask an owner what his house costs but there are many of us that would love to know what it costs to build a home such as yours. If you don't answer this I understand totally. You have spared no cost in making this the greatest house ever built!!

[@jackimo22]

You should’ve laminated glass to your poly windows to prevent them from scratching up when you inevitably have to clean them. It surprised me just how little it takes to scratch polycarbonate

[@ernie5229]

Imagine the looks on the faces of the crew that has to tear this all down 50 years from now!

[@cnknguyen]

anytime i feel like im getting too smart, I just have to watch mike explain things such as this....amazing levels of engineering.

[@kylemcweeny878]

😂 it does humble me knowing this guy is on this kinda level

[@mysterioanonymous3206]

But not amazing levels of work safety. That's an extremely hazardous work environment - in fact it's an accident AND legal issue just waiting to happen. Falls are one of the major causes of death in construction. He really needs a railing or entry checks for safety harnesses (ropes).

[@stevekaluf2708]

2000 years from now, this pool will still be standing!

[@ilovelamp61]

Mike is the, “But wait, there’s more” version of an engineer. 😂. Just when you thought it was already built stronger and more securely than anything ever, there are two redundant fail safes to make it even more impressive!

[@steveegbert7429]

I sense a recurring theme here; Mike "Overkill" Patey! Mike, if you were a fighter pilot, that would have to be your call sign!

[@DroEskimo]

You need to make one long 1hr video combining all the videos. Crazy house build

[@janmartens7954]

Spectaculair pool mikey! Just watch out for injury’s, those ledges are not scaffolded. In the Netherlands this wouldn’t be possible based on safety regulations.

[@azwrenchmaster5334]

"A bit overkill". You don't say, Mr. Mike?!! Impressive amount of work, Thanks for the vids...but wish they were longer!

[@albatross8361]

I am still a bit disappointed that this will not be a Thunderbird 3 style launch silo, but it is interesting to see it take shape while marveling at Mr Patey's energy, enthusiasm and general ability to Get Stuff Done.

[@my31and37]

I'd love to watch a building code inspector drive up to that job site, realize the over-engineering is way over his head and mutter.."looks good, carry on" This place is amazing, and its a good think Mike has done most of the engineering and a lot of the labor, because the cost to pay an outside firm to design and build this would be STAGGERING!

[@pete3pete]

Wow! By the time Mike is done reinforcing his pool it is going to only hold 10 gallons!

[@Kevin---kx3jy]

This pool is going to be the size of a bathtub after he completes all the concrete and waterproof layers.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@ryansheppard1227]

Can we really be surprised knowing Mike?? 😊

[@kadmow]

- just right for Mike and immediate family and friends, who needs a pool for the whole world, lol...

[@kylemcweeny878]

Lmao did he say 18 more inches!? Holy freaking moly

[@rharbin1]

I would like to know the total yards and tons of concrete this entire project cost.

[@patrickreid2767]

You don’t fool me!! I know there are at least eleven Mike Patey clones working in unison. And those eleven clones past out from exhaustion trying to keep up with the Origional Mike Patey!

[@rc2552]

You are changing the center of gravity of the planet!

[@KevinSmithAviation]

Absolutely incredible Mike. If I were ever building something and money wasn't an issue, I would want you to design an engineer it for me. Your attention to detail and design to last a lifetime is awesome. You a a true inspiration. I am one solo cross country flight and checkride prep away from my PPL. You are one of the few people who truly inspired me to strive to make my dream a reality. Thank you!! Keep up the amazing work. Safe skies and building my friend. 🇺🇸🛩️

[@matswallsten1628]

Again.. what a workhorse you are, and so smart and knowledgeable. Super impressed by how you handle all the millions of decisions that needs to be taken in a project on this magnitude

[@DreadnautVS]

"I'm going a bit overkill..." - If that isn't the most understated comment of the millennium, I don't know what is! Well done buddy =)

[@cptairwolf]

The knowledge you possess about a multitude of engineering types if just astounding. I hope you kids realize how fortunate they are to have such an amazing role model!

[@antoniog9814]

10:31 A bit overkill? Mike, everything you do is overkill. That's what we love about you, brother! We love your well-thought out, highly organized, triple-engineered way of doing things, lol

[@deckerbob]

Custom-made, stainless steel steps would look beautiful in that water with light reflection, etc.

[@michaelmiller6878]

Future Archeologists are going to be debating this concrete structure's purpose in the middle of the Utah desert where nothing else is standing. A temple for the regional King? A burial chamber for local Royalty? A water storage tank for the indigenous people? You better bury a thumb drive (in a water proof chamber) showing your process, to provide clarity to future historians.

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

LMFAO...🤣🤣😁😎

[@2strokecarbtuningportingin187]

Was thinking the same thing

[@fredbugden6935]

Can you imagine some poor guy stuck with the demolition of this thIng in a 100 years ? Explosives aren't going to do it.

[@kadmow]

@@fredbugden6935 - lol, you underestimate the power of a few tonnes of HE mix, but the sentiment stands.. (jk)

[@patheddles4004]

@@kadmow Take your point that enough HE will destroy pretty much anything, but jeez it'd be a lot different from a normal demolition job.

[@davidrobins4025]

Mike, I was trying to pay attention to a specific part of the work you were doing on the pool when I noticed the outside Fireplace in the background. What a fantastic setting for a pool party. You always take us "beyond" what we expected. Thanks - it's really fun.

[@Nigel2Zoom]

I am in awe at Mike's ability to think of every single detail of this project fifteen steps ahead so that the execution is seamless and ordered perfectly. Also has there been any smoking gun found in the examination of the failed engine?

[@tomcoryell]

I’ve been wondering the same. Is Covington doing a post Morten on it?

[@tahoeguyz71]

Watching this video just wore me out!! lol Back to work!!

[@eddieforce2341]

Mike you are Amazing. I’m look forward to seeing you dive into this pool.

[@The.Consultant.]

Not sure why I am so fascinated with your over engineering of … EVERYTHING lol. Imagine if everything were built to these standards??? Homes and businesses would last for generations like the very old days. Can’t wait to see the finished product - good luck and thanks for bringing us into this build !

[@Cheerleader12318]

Makes me nervous looking at the edge of the 24ft drop with no barricades! 1 wrong step back admiring your work and your down!

[@glencrouch442]

What an engineering marvel, I would argue the best built pool structure ever!

[@JT-uf4pg]

hey mike, insane pool is not the word f or what you have done. 😄😄it is a masterpiece. say hi to the family.

[@Mower117]

Mike, I love architecture and engineering, and your house, hanger and planes. The peace-of-mind developed through tons of extra work is amazing. You create excitement and joy for me with every video, so please keep dropping them. Well done team!

[@HomesickforAlaska]

I have seen and done "Overkill" a lot in my 61 years, I think there needs to be a whole new word for Mike's level of Overkill. I am thinking "Patey Level Overkill"

[@robertirwin135]

OMG! The overkill! Impressive.

[@bryancrawford1435]

I was really excited this morning to see another video!

[@derilangevin2457]

I’m speechless ! WOW

[@timmikep1978]

Pebble tech is a nice surface in the pool!

[@guitarinjustin]

This house is going to last hundreds of years

[@7digger3]

EPIC! Thank you for your efforts.

[@nicka9202]

Hands down will be the worlds most well built home. I would assume this is going to be a record for deepest residential pool. I’m sure it will be on multiple shows and articles for years to come. You are an amazing person, Mike.

[@BealyGood]

This is badass. I thought I was insane but you take it to another level! Bravo!

[@ClassyTurtleProductions]

2,000 years ago the romans built the colosseum and most of it still stands today. in another 2,000 years this house will be standing perfectly as you see it now.

[@bennetbr761]

I love it. Add a safety factor of two or three on top of the safety factor already engineered. You should engineer a cover that will allow the pool (after drinking all the water) to double as an emergency shelter when the apocalypse comes. Keep up the good work, love watching the updates. Awesome.

[@shawndinterman2219]

I absolutely love that this man is building his forever home and not just slapping up junk with the hopes it last the 5 yrs he needs until it's time to move again

[@michael_swardh]

Insane pool, I love it, amazing work.

[@Live.Vibe.Lasers]

Damn..now I know how this guy affords planes. I kinda wanna know what the homeowner does 😮. Earned a sub with a cool project, super attention to detail, and knowing Mike Patey **works** for what he has.

[@kadmow]

- he is the homeowner, this is his private project (one of many).

[@leviduff2740]

I think Mike started in construction in high school. I don't think he does it anymore, at least not for others.

[@mckenziekeith7434]

I think Mike has at least one super successful business. And he only sleeps a few hours per day. So he has time for projects. His passion and work ethic are off the charts. Six sigma from the mean.

[@alanbloodworth2653]

He solves large problems for a living - in a nutshell.

[@sterlingmadsen8900]

Thanks again Michael, for another update on the pool/house, And as with every other thing I've seen you build, THIS is SPECTACULAR ! And as I've been following this I've been wondering IF YOU actually get cracks in YOUR concrete, or if you've some how figured out how to eliminate even that? Concrete IS VERY tricky stuff i think, and i have only built a relatively small foundation (40 feet long) for a ten foot high block wall on it, and about 20 feet (the SLC city engineers told me) had to be 2 feet deep and 4 feet wide, since that part ran over one of the Creeks that run thru town. (And in the short time that it was exposed above ground, I didn't see any cracks in that.) but it probably eventually did crack.. Something that has always puzzled me is how the people that build the huge industrial warehouses that are made out of concrete walls (poured into flat forms on the buildings floor and then craned into a standing position.) I've never seen cracks in those walls... And I've been in a lot of 'em. So how are they doing that ...??? I know that they put a LOT of rebar into them walls. Do they put something special into the concrete mixture??? If you have any idea about this i hope you'll talk a little about it next time. Thanks again, and we ALL ❤️🥰❤️ ya, "Brother" ! ! !

[@conradtona1882]

Great details thank you Always learning watching your channel

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

The man, the myth, the legend!

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

I'm Actually Starting To Think He's Like A Mad Frankenstein Scientist... 🤣🤣😁😎

[@barrywood5357]

The determination on your face to finish this is admirably the best bit. you know what your doing and enjoying it crack on and back to work

[@mjethier]

imagine landing this project as ANY contractor. You are literally set to be creative in just about anything in your future and it will take your company to a new level.

[@larssolvang1970]

Overkill!! you said it ourself, perfect when you go up in the air but expensive when you make a pool 🙂.

[@DebOxy]

Love your aviation stuff, was not sure about watching a house n deep dive pond, so wrong it’s been fascinating. I work in aviation as well, Historic Aircraft over in Australia.

[@shanerobinson1133]

I'd literally work alongside you for nothing. Just to learn. You have defo made it. Keep going and stamp your mark.

[@traumayeti6648]

“I maybe going a bit overkill” that was funny! Don’t know how u get it all done and take the time to video! Carry on.

[@stevenflattum156]

Blows my simple mind!

[@Jordanllam]

I run by this all the time :)

[@glencrandall7051]

It will be magnificent. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe. Also thank you for promoting general aviation. 🙂🙂

[@SmittySmithsonite]

This is the kind of OVER-engineering that built this Great Nation. Wish all manufacturing today had your mindset! It would sure make all of our lives so much easier (Cheaper in the long run, too!). This is brilliance in action! Thanks for sharing, as always, Mike!

[@donbeary6394]

Outside the box thinking, with excellent engineering, and execution ... In Every Single Thing You Do Mike

[@phooesnax]

Holy mackerel! Back to work.

[@ChrisB257]

Great to see another update Mike - this work in the pool is amazing. So many layers... 'overkill' is good! The elevator is awesome. Almost everything about this project is just innovation every where you look. I am still in awe as to how you seem to squeeze at least 36 hours into every 24 hour day. :) Here's a rude question Mike - how much over 1 Million Bucks will this whole project have cost!? :)

[@chief8388]

Okay, this pool will be a "Wild pool" that is over engineered... But, what about the rest of the house? What is in store for it? A mega theater, a bowling alley, a fine dining restaurant kitchen with walk-in coolers and freezers? A flight simulator? A wind tunnel or inside skydiving tunnel? A master bedroom with sunken water bed and led, star lit sky that rotates with the earth?! And has walk-in closets with padded benches and wall to wall mirrors with rotating shoe racks? I can't imagine what you have designed for the rest.... It'll be awesome whatever you choose. I am so excited for you and your family! You always do everything the right way. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@bryanciacco4181]

Moral of the story is this guy absolutely hates leaks!

[@crashfocusfilms]

coolest house ever.

[@investmentkid6709]

Second to none… legendary content

[@toastedcactussss]

Thanks mike for these videos, you are an awesome man and I love seeing you over come all the obstacles you face! this is the engineering I love to see! keep it up!

[@rodneywroten2994]

beautiful work

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Hello from Minnesota! Great episode!

[@PhilT31]

You're Nuts I LOVE IT! I hope you have a raffle or something to let some of us followers have the chance to come over and swim in your pool.

[@taylorgawthrop6534]

Sweet, been waiting for another video

[@1mmickk]

Just stumbled across this and I will never look at another pool again. What an exceptional pool. Thanks for telling us how its done and done right!

[@kolesiikahihifo5441]

Good job with the rebar caps

[@andrewledger3641]

Getting close!

[@AlexLyas]

Like i said before cant wait to see it done !!!