CAN WE SAVE THIS CONCRETE?

Working on an awesome pool surround and it rains our fresh concrete. What did we do? Is this concrete completely ruined?

[@StanleyRusso-eg7dr]

As an old concrete guy, you and your crew do very nice work.

[@bondobuilt386]

Thank you sir.

[@davidevans474]

New guy here what I like about your channel you take on pretty much any work not the easy slabs but fix other people work and take the difficult jobs . That tells me alot about your business and career .😊

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks David I like the challenge and also this is a good way to teach people how to fix there own problems around there house.

[@wf7183]

Ron always quality craftsmanship. You caught Goffer doing his business at the 40:40 mark !!! ....... Bill from Oneida Lake

[@bondobuilt386]

LMAO That will teach him Never know when I am rolling the camera Bill . LOL

[@RJM1011]

Looks GREAT well done. 😊👍

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks

[@xaap8408]

Popping a cold beer and watching the Bondo crew! excellent start of my weekend here in Holland, cheers guys have a good one!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks for watching and commenting buddy

[@barbararichards6066]

You have a hell of a crew, it's refreshing to see young guys in this day and age who aren't afraid to do some hard work. Most of the guys their age out there are living in their Mom and Dad's basement playing video games all day. This country needs more workers like your guys, their work ethic they have is inspiring, they must be leading by your example. Keep up the excellent work and stay safe. Ten thumbs up!!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thank you and I am glad some of you notice these things it makes it all worth it in the end.

[@jimanderson4495]

ALWAYS hit the “like” button. What a transformation! Good job Ronny. More Rotor please.

[@bondobuilt386]

Ok uncle Jim. 😀 Thanks for always commenting from the start and supporting me buddy.

[@nickp3173]

Great stuff brother. Been following a while. Need more subscribers over here. WAKE UP PEOPLES!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks buddy

[@jmarino715]

Great job rescuing that pour from the rain! Looks like y'all do a pretty job overall from my perspective. Only thing I'm not really a fan of is the brush work. I would prefer to have all the brush marks going in the same direction but I'm pretty sure that it's just me being a perfectionist and the reason you guys do it that way is to reduce risk and to save time.

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks and the broom lines sometimes hard to do if there are obstacles in the way.

[@Woodman_Custom_Sawing]

Good call on doing the whole sidewalk. Really ties it all together.

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks Wade

[@Joeschmo63]

Your crew does amazing work and I can see that you always go above and beyond for your customers. 👍👍

[@thadaylsworth6648]

Great work!! From an old concrete worker. 😊

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks Thad

[@toddwheeler1526]

Nice work gentlemen. Great crew! Refreshing to see old school detail oriented work. Be well and stay safe.

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks Todd

[@bryandano]

Love your channell , I miss doing concrete , I started right out of H.S. and retired about 2 years ago , its like an addiction , keep up the good work

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks for watching and yes it is an addiction. LOL

[@garybarkley2286]

Nice job as always great group of guys ya have

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks Gary

[@Musclecar1972]

Time for a grapple claw for the skid steer, and a breaker head! Good long term investment. 👍👌That last few minutes of the video reminded me of why I don’t miss it all the time, just the nice days.

[@bondobuilt386]

Yup I need that Ya its not all good days with this work. Just have to push past those problems.

[@Musclecar1972]

@@bondobuilt386 My friend, when you get my age after doing the same work you do, every day is a new challenge! LOL Give it time, you’ll see. 😉😳 Those two pieces of equipment might just give you a reprieve, smarter, not harder, I learned a little to late. 🤦‍♂️

[@bondobuilt386]

Ya I buy new toys/tools every year to make the work easier 😀@@Musclecar1972

[@Musclecar1972]

@@bondobuilt386 You’ve got some nice equipment, I was old school, and I’m paying the price, you’re still young enough to save your joints, arthritis is no joke, and the joint damage that job does it’s pretty intense, you don’t realize it, because the work makes you so damned strong, but the strength is just masking the damage being done. I did power lifting in my youth, that didn’t help either.

[@Dozz70]

Sweet job Ron.....Look forward to every video buddy!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks

[@sherry4tNOT]

We watch all your videos!! Great work ethic!! Great concrete work!! Keep up the good job 😊

[@thomascoyne157]

Well done for achieving your customer goals spot on 👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧Manchester England 🇬🇧👌

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks 😀

[@yips_way]

Lovely long video & a fantastic job. I'd be over the moon with that transformation, no wonder the owner was happy. Well done guys, must be realy satisfying 👍

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks it sure is satisfying to get a big job done like that.

[@fredrickugarner8278]

Great job even with all the rain problems with the cement I know you are fronting for them but they have to get their act together you guys keep saving them. Are they company around you? They’re lucky to have you saving their ass and your customers are very lucky to have you doing their work I can tell by what I see the other contractors work you have to go in behind.Happy New Year

[@johndenissweeney6753]

Awesome job Guys 👍, real pros ….clean looking work from ‘ da Mud crew

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks John 😀

[@BSTRONG-bx1vn]

As always you and crew do amazing work.

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks

[@alanpringle397]

Should use a splash guard/cover on your buggy like the Hauses have. Saves a lot of work.

[@bondobuilt386]

Yes I need to make one.

[@cryptykilla8712]

cheers again for putting out another video ron

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks for watching 😀

[@ringstinga]

Nice work guys !

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks 😀

[@joer4595]

Awesome job boys !!!!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks

[@ryanphillips1388]

Nice job!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks 😀

[@cpdevon]

Very nice work!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thank you.

[@joe-l6c4j]

Good job guys 👍

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks. 😀

[@josephrottina1901]

Awesome looking job brother. 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@bobm2331]

Nice demo work. I would have thought some type of expansion joint next to existing concrete. Maybe I just couldn't see it. Well done video.

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks

[@D.Fie.]

................ Wow, @ 2:47 Big Biscuit needs more of a grip on the concrete saw. Otherwise, he might be known as Half Biscuit in the future.

[@bondobuilt386]

Yes not safe like that.

[@vinceromano8245]

Another informative video. How did you get into the concrete business, how long ago and how did you acquire all of your knowledge and expertise? Lots of research and reading, OJT, . . . ????

[@mariowickel456]

Dustin , can not only dig dirt, push a wheelbarrow, and can edge too wow man of many talents

[@yips_way]

He's doing a bit of horticulture too. I see him watering the plants around 40:40🤣

[@bondobuilt386]

LOL Yup he was. @@yips_way

[@bondobuilt386]

He is learning fast. 😀😀

[@russellgilson4072]

Bondo on the broom, a artist displaying his skill set!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks 😀

[@Dmenbiker]

You have a great crew....

[@ProjectsWithPaul]

You should make a splatter shield for your buggy like Tom did from Concrete with the Hauses. Great video!

[@bondobuilt386]

I need to make one.

[@fhuber7507]

The concrete crew for my house project cut a ditch out from the foundation so it would drain in case of rain before the pour. It worked because we had a 3 inch rain the day after plastic was put in and it all drained out. Lifted the edges of the plastic and the soil underneath was dry. Poured the day after rain... then it rained day after the pour. Zero cracks 1.5 years later. (still in construction. Moving at the speed of cash I can put into it.)

[@bondobuilt386]

Awesome we do that also on foundations. You will be glad when you are done with no mortgage. I did the same thing.

[@tedwilliams8766]

weather like that is gone for us for the year. for the past week its been high of 50's with lows of high 30's low 40's and im already missing warm days. where im at, we wont have nice 75-80 degree weather until next year. we're getting ready for winter where we get 100+ inches with temps of -40 to 20 degrees. last year in one day we got 26 inches in 24hrs. that was a season ender. job looks great !! when we use our buggy and have to keep the splashing down, we hang a tarp off the end so when the mud comes out, it hits the tarp. you have to experiment with how far to hang it down for your need but it does work good for us.

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks for the tarp tip. Where are you located bud?

[@tedwilliams8766]

the frozen prairies of North Dakota. unfortunately, not so frozen yet this year but it will come.....it always comes.@@bondobuilt386

[@troyholder1]

Damn fine job Bondo, its rare to find quality concrete guys anymore. The only thing I was scratching my head about is why those customers didn't opt to go ahead and replace those deck posts. Tell "Big Biscuit" its nice to see that Gadsden sticker on his truck. Nice to know not everybody is against freedom and 2A in your state.

[@bondobuilt386]

thanks I will tell bib Biscuit. 😀

[@scotthultin7769]

29 👍's up BB thank you for sharing 🤔

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks Scott 😀

[@chipmiller9074]

What a transformation great job guys! You earned them beers😅

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks

[@buck9739]

You do great work

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks

[@79palamino]

I have a concern; why don't you put an expansion joint between the house and the slab? I also didn't see any rebar anchors between the house foundation and the pad ; can you explain why this step was avoided?

[@bondobuilt386]

I find when pouring up against a house like this that the concrete will shrink away about 1/8 of an inch. Then a nice thin bead of silicone caulk seals it up if water is an issue. This has a real good pitch away from house. The expansion leaves a big spot that ants like to crawl into and the tar based fiber board expansion that you see at the box stores will deteriorate in time. However if this was a split face block wall on the house I would use a foam expansion joint and apply it to the broken face block with a spray adhesive. So if the house is rough like splits or stone or brick use it but a smooth block I don't also DO NOT bar into your foundation if you live where it freezes and thaws during winter. The outside concrete needs to be able to rise when it freezes and it will tear the block walll apart. Hope this helps.

[@beardownsy]

perfect as usual

[@bondobuilt386]

Thank you😀

[@VOTEREPUBLICANS594]

Great job

[@mariowickel456]

Ronnie, there's a guy in PA also has a concrete channel , made splash guards for his buggies. Piece of angle iron and a 3' x 5' floor mat. His channel is concrete with the Hauses

[@bondobuilt386]

Yes I need to do that also. Thanks

[@aday1637]

We used to pour 2 block long decks and would occasionally get rain damage. We ground it smooth.

[@bondobuilt386]

The rain sucks when pouring a slab.

[@sylvalvalsyl3904]

Good good job. Guy from Québec 3 thumbs up

[@JamesWall-m3e]

Couple of concerns from an old Jack of all Trades, Master of Two! Underpinning into the existing concrete around the pool, so the new concrete doesn’t settle in next to the original concrete and leave a trip point next to the pool. You drill a hole into the side of existing slab and epoxy a #3 rebar pin into existing slab and leave 6” of rebar sticking out for the new concrete to cover. I also didn’t see adobes holding up your rebar and your guys just pulled it up to embed it into the concrete which is ok until the guy doing the screed and finishing walked on it and pushed it back down!!! Also I didn’t see anyone using the concrete vibrator to mix and remove air from the pour, which can cause weak spots in the slab!!!

[@marcconner8382]

Nice work...have you seen the splash guards Tom Hauss makes and puts on his buggys. His podcast is "concrete with the Hausses". Ive come to really like your footer builds.

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks and yes I need to make them up for my buggy

[@bigpaddy8363]

It’s all about the crew and the concrete company, either one can make or break you 👍

[@bondobuilt386]

For sure bud.

[@fredrobinson6990]

Looks great. But why did you extend the sidewalk height past the patio?

[@bondobuilt386]

The grade was higher over there so it blends to the existing lawn.

[@briankemp2362]

Great video of the whole process. The Governor

[@PelicanIslandLabs]

I really enjoy watching your vids BUT could you please lower the volume on the 'music'. Thanks!

[@bondobuilt386]

I will keep that in mind. Thanks.

[@thomastimothy777]

Mr Bodno got it done again. 🎉❤. So proud as always. (Marry me!)

[@scottwidrick1835]

Nice job on a not so easy job. I t really blended in well with the original pool deck.

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks Scott

[@D.Fie.]

................. Soooo, what's your guy doing @ 40:40 mark over by the trailer. Break time caught on video?

[@bondobuilt386]

Not sure LOL😀

[@davidmaroneysr.7568]

Nice job

[@RDJim]

Seeing you guys move those huge chunks of crete reminds me of when you replaced my garage floor. Don't think you had the forklift back then.

[@bondobuilt386]

I did not have the skid steer back then Jim. That is a game changer.

[@n.b.p.davenport7066]

I work for Pool Service Company yes definitely move the equipment up the higher it is off the ground the better

[@toddavis8603]

Skilled laborers make concrete work look easy☆☆☆☆TY Upstate boys---!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks Todd

[@terencemerritt]

Those spots where the water pooled on top that you wiped off will water pond on it again after it cures from now on? 55:24

[@bondobuilt386]

No Thats water that came off the plastic as we pulled it off. There is a nice drainage swale that carries the water off the slab.

[@MikeRev-w3h]

What happens with the extra yard you ordered? Does it go back on the truck? I assume you still have pay for it?

[@bondobuilt386]

Yes you pay for it and yes they take it away in the truck. The plant makes big blocks with extra concrete.

[@n.b.p.davenport7066]

Where is the pool located ? Look so familiar I work mostly in New Jersey

[@jenkins2162]

It seems like connecting the new concrete to the good pool concrete would cause expansion and contraction problems. Am i wrong?

[@Kevin-bp9wj]

Looks great Guys.

[@samramirez2160]

Tell Dustin people in Cali are watching, don't get nervous.

[@blower1]

That is some nice concrete.

[@davidparker9676]

How many yards did it end up taking?

[@csehszlovakze]

was that old concrete done by amateurs? because we have a section of concrete sidewalk that looks just like this. :D (it's also about 2 decades old and was poured by amateurs, as no family members do concrete work)

[@bondobuilt386]

I heard from the home owner that it got away from the last guys that poured it. Some of being a pro is knowing how much to pour in the conditions you have to work with and help you have available. 👍

[@ericfraser7543]

2:10 Couldn't you have made a higher proper step out the door and the rest flat or with a small pitch away from the house down to the pool with no step?

[@bondobuilt386]

The grade was pretty high up by that door so it blended well with the yard.

[@thomasbordi8726]

You should have been singing sealer sealer.!😊

[@greggcoulter6008]

I know this is old but I just saw it and was wondering why no gravel base tamped down before concrete?

[@RLBS61]

The old deck sticks out like a sore thumb.He should tear it down and pour over there while building up the area where the play set is.Would be nice if all that was the same height as the pool instead a of a slope coming off the pool concrete.

[@caseyscollection]

6:06 Paycheck Earned 👍

[@Tacompton425]

🤣

[@bryandano]

We used to say it never rains on an honest contractor , lol

[@bondobuilt386]

LOL good one. 😀

[@2-bar-one]

I don't know if you could use this Vevor tools has an electric rebar cutter 5/8"-3/4" . As always have a great day

[@kevinhenry7273]

New name for Big Biscuit - Counterweight

[@bondobuilt386]

LOL Good one😀

[@itas0r]

What's the smaller stone you ordered in this concrete called? I ordered with #1 limestone last time and it was much larger than expected (sort of like your last video that had larger stone in the concrete).

[@bondobuilt386]

Ask for a pea stone mix.

[@itas0r]

@@bondobuilt386 thanks!

[@bondobuilt386]

No problem@@itas0r

[@Jayday707]

Concrete not my trade ive helped pour a few times. I got a question when you guys drill those dowls have you ever seen a crack right there?

[@bondobuilt386]

No we do not see cracks at the dowels.

[@josephohara7407]

How much strength does snot add to the concrete? Dude with Blue shirt and beard was blowing his nose into the mix.

[@rongreene1788]

May help to do a quick 15 or so second video of how to subscribe. I'm guessing a lot of those who have not subscribed do not know how. Great video as always.

[@jakeschisler7525]

Check out the concrete with the Hausas and see what he does to his buggies to help stop concrete splatter.

[@bondobuilt386]

Yes I like that just need to build it. LOL

[@n.b.p.davenport7066]

Oh man that sucks😢

[@Woodman_Custom_Sawing]

Live video when you reach 40k subs?

[@bondobuilt386]

Good idea Wade

[@johnparkhurst825]

Real pros

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks 😀

[@BuildItFixItDIY]

40:35 looks like someone needed to adjust their belt…or…..something? 🙂

[@gsfzdroljkngbfoijpsan]

Isn’t illegal to bury the concrete like that?. Just a question as I don’t know the laws in America

[@larrybryan8913]

Biscuit should do a calendar he awful sexy without a shirt on 😅😅😅

[@chuck2306]

If you do not like the weather in New York just wait 5 minutes

[@zachlafond2652]

Pools are stupid, but i like the concrete.

[@mariowickel456]

In the future homeowner gonna wish he'd had you haul the old crete out

[@PelicanIslandLabs]

I cringed when I saw that. Someone is gonna be pissed for sure when they find that buried 'treasure'.

[@bondobuilt386]

Yup it saved some money thats why.

[@bondobuilt386]

Cant disagree with that. LOL@@PelicanIslandLabs

[@JamesWall-m3e]

Sorry, I saw some underpinning!!!

[@stephenaustin5525]

Doing the concrete boot hole bogie........

[@bondobuilt386]

LOL yup.

[@thomasbordi8726]

Black Betty better. Lift that wire😮😅😊

[@warrenbailey5469]

please pick some better music than a 15 second clip on loop

[@davidmattson5750]

40:35 caught one of his guys peein on video lol😂

[@OuryLN]

You one crazy MF!??🤪