Concrete for a Carport.

[@tylerbarrett6652]

Nice to see you training new guys... bringing more people into the industry who will eventually know their stuff. We need more of them. Thanks for sharing... I hope you share the build of the carport too eventually.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

We agree!

[@lucescuemanuel]

You did great even with a help of a rookie. It is quite difficult to pour concrete with one and a half person. I'm in France and you inspired me with your videos, because here they don't do finished concrete, they usually just poor and cover with stone or tiles, so I have made some jobs with finished concrete, and they were very impressed of the final product. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

boy u had your hands full for a min, i respect the hard work

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

i loke saw cutting better too!!!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes it was a little worrisome at first

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sawcutting is cleaner look long term

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

@OdellCompleteConcrete it is especially if u use a walk behind, strait as an arrow. im not a fan of using a chop saw to cut joint though. much support odell. u did a good job, nice save.

[@d_m_27]

Great video David. This is the content I love. Thank you for hearing me out about the previous video.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@edstuff1198]

A consummate concrete craftsman. From a simple slab to complex work, you do it all well and your years of experience show.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@I.AM.Issachar.]

I know squat about pouring concrete I once helped a dude pour a small room pulling the concrete with those rake things it's hard 😂😂😂 I love watching your videos because you guys make it look so easy(even with a rookie😂😂😂😂) and the way you explain things is enjoyable too you're the kind of boss I would like to have I can tell you're not a slave driver treating your guys right goes a long way I really enjoy your videos Mr David I hope GOD keeps blessing you and your guys with more work because you do a mighty fine job God bless you all Mr Odell 👍🏽💪🏽

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY YT

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

Friday vids are the best. Kick ass as always! Great work!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@PrecisionAirsoft]

I ended up buying a Medusaw because of your videos. I love it. But after cutting about 2k of joints it ended up having to be rebuilt. However, it’s one of the best purchases I’ve made.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

A good tool have in bag

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

gota use the sledge for the back up, i use screws now indefinitely. i used to be a nail guys though and u show goodnpoints

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I've tried screws, but it seems like more work.

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

@OdellCompleteConcrete i really cant believe i switched to hex screws tbh, but i def did. nails r cool tool, i can form just as quick w nails. ppl just do t use a back up and it pisses me off. so i switched

[@fckurvtc]

Another great video. Glad to see you’re still at it.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Getting it on OSS

[@terrancecrocker4717]

You are a very good teacher

[@JonnyDIY]

Thats what I said out loud watching this one, he's a natural 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you think so!

[@maver92]

I appreciate Construction OG’s like yourself sir ! Awesome, awesome informative videos from you. Thanks

[@WMAC_Master]

we need contractors and workers like on your team here. It's hard to find good work. well done

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks 👍

[@chichitex1252]

You always do such beautiful work! Great video!❤

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jamesmoore8156]

I was a concrete finisher back in mid 90's...i did it for 3 years...i went to drywall because of the weather...wish i would have stayed in it sometimes...it has made so much progress from then til now...inwas good at it too...lol...I've done small pours for some friends...lean-toos and such

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

GL

[@JEK]

This was a satisfying watch, David. I'm jealous you have escaped CA.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I still work three States.

[@roberta4989]

Great episode. Your property is look'n real sweet!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you like it!

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

nice job with the compactor, we always use road base and compact it. u doing good?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I use base when necessary. It's not a automatic

[@JonnyDIY]

Great job David and The Chef 👍 Boy that was some thick oatmeal slump at the beginning. Bummer about the Power trowel, hope you got it fixed again. I like the 🐎🧹 It seems like its smoother and easier to use than nylon too 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@adambradley8645]

Hello David, I don't concrete work all the time being a general contractor, I'm a stone mason by trade. But when I do, on your recommendation I got a medium nylon brush, and if you're careful it leaves a nice anti slip finish without being to course. At the moment I'm doing a farm yard area with stone cobbles to get my slopes to the drains for my concrete to fall to, and also it makes nice manageable areas for me to deal with on my own, it's also the look my customer came up with for me to work with. My slabs are around 7 inches thick with 1/4 inch rebar sheets set up on dobies. There will be heavy trucks every now and again on it. I'm lucky because I can always get the truck up to the areas I'm going to pour that day which is good. In England the concrete strength I use is a C 35. It's a nice mix that seams to do well with without any problems. Atb David 👍🙂

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sounds solid GL

[@warrenzebon3849]

Nice pad. That was some precision driving with the excavator in close to the building. I'm going to try a 3x3 stepping stone with the glow rocks like in your last video.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

They do glow in the dark.

[@timjones147]

KZbin just deleted my comment because I suggested maybe you go to their competitor. Starts with an R. I’d watch your videos there. Cool video I wish there was more tradesmen out there. It’s cool to see the young guys getting involved in the trades. Thanks.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Never heard of it

[@timjones147]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Rumble

[@zarachyah9965]

Hello Odell, I will be pouring about 7 yards next Sunday and I just bought a new Bull Float and I wanted to ask if I should grind the 4 corners and outer edges a bit? Or any other mods that I should do to the float? Thanks for all the info you have posted, I’ve learned a lot from you and may God bless you and your family!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I like to break everything in naturally, that way it last longer.

[@sheilabundren2037]

Looks great. Thanks for sharing.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks for watching!

[@Djm9393]

Full sending never lifting 😏 🤙 mobbin deep 🙌 idk if it's the song or just the video is awesome, but the video is therapeutic 😌 ty bro for video have a good weekend 🙌

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Coming soon!

[@mulliganman33]

Nice work. The slab looks great. I have two questions: 1). Why didn't you pour the slab at the same time that you poured the garage? 2). I'm curious why you didn't install dowels into the garage slab to help prevent the two slabs from separating over time. Thanks.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It's better this way for more ways then I can explain

[@josephrottina1901]

Nice work my brother.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Right on

[@1sttigertiger426]

David, why did you position the house and garage close to the perimeter? Centering it would provide more isolation from your (future) neighbors.

[@JonnyDIY]

May have had to do with utilities

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Utilities and for future structures

[@mtsflorida]

To answer about broom horse hair. Also put a bevel on front edge. I slight curve slope will help over the years with chipping. Fir any connecting turns like side walk I put in expansion brace or curve the 90 degree turn. Thanks for sharing.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks for the tips!

[@saljablo2767]

David looks like a dude that’s packing at least 7. Packing a monster and is good with his hands. Man, what a life.

[@khadijahtomas8518]

Awesome work !!! How much a job like this would cost

[@bryanleverett2830]

I just made a lot of mistakes pouring a 18x15 slab using 3 different mixing methods over 3 weekends. Nearly 3 pallets of 80lbs bags. But I wish I’d watched all your videos first, def a lot I could have applied. I’m ready to start another slab now ! Lol

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Live and learn. GL

[@billybike57]

Excellent job!

[@royb2251]

Great job man 👍🏻

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks for the visit

[@cmleoj]

After you pour the concrete out, and run the bull float, can you just stop there? It seems flat to me, but I wonder. Then all you would need to do is put the cuts in it the new day.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It would work but not as nice

[@cmleoj]

@ Good to know. Thank you.

[@BloodSweatTearsConcrete]

Great video Brother, nice work!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Much appreciated

[@mtsflorida]

Very nicely done. I would have first put a termite protective layer below the slab and used 4500 per stone. At the entrance put a double 5/8 rear and 8x8 footer 12x12 inches being overkill. Wish you had a back up buffer or power wash for trowel. Like to see the boards removed.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No wood. No problem

[@UNRELATIVE]

I enjoyed the video. But the music was kind of loud all the way through...

[@arty1799]

I agree. The music should be in the background, not front and center. Maybe knock it down by 50%. The actual content of the video, the techniques, insights and observations are why I subscribed and watch nearly every video. Aside from that single point, these videos are very good. My hat's off to Mr. Odell.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes The music was to loud

[@theone4042]

Another awesome job!!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@MikeHarris1984]

I dont like any broom finish.. even outdoors... but horsehair all the way if you must... The nylon digs deep scars and if you're out there with a jack and under a car working, its just painful. Horse hair gives you a lighter texture that isnt painful and still some slip resistance... But I like it burnt black.... SMOOOOOTTTHHHHHH But I am down in Phx, where we average 5-7" of rain a year... so very RARE to get rain and its in big bursts... So no one is outside anyways... lol. But my garage in my new build house with a post tension slab, they burned it black troweling it out so good.... I LOVE IT!!! I just hate the wet joints in the center, so a giant PLUS in the middle. Working on cars and jack over that giant wet joint sucks bad. When I get out there to clean out the garage, I want to fill the joints in and make them smooth and flat and then do an epoxy coating over the entire floor.... Got a HUGE garge, had it extended and widened since I am out there all the time.

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

yeah if u love where there is no snow!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur on everything

[@gilc7626]

I think horse brush gives it a cleaner look. Don’t do to much concrete myself but we use nylon. What do you think.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Maybe it depends on the concrete

[@michaelburton5760]

I seen it pop on my screen i always watch concrete odell and crew you know its right and code

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Bingo TY

[@DOCWHOK9]

You mentioned an Awning is to follow. Will you put post stirrups into the concret slab or outside the slab. I'm asking because you could have added post supports into the slab.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes, I'm thinking within the slab but not sure of the lay out yet

[@skitzochik]

i sure hope that "rookie" knows how lucky he is to be working along side David O.

[@triplebeamdreaminful]

Truly a master of his craft.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Me too TY

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@WildBillFlysRC]

Man, I have to ask this question, because it happens to me, Does your pressure washer hose leave black marks in the new concrete? I recently bought a new gray hose, no marks now. wish you did work in my area. I would hire you.

[@jeremyl8637]

if you let the hose vibrate on the concrete it will leave marks. black hoses are the worst

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It can happen if your not careful

[@rusosure7]

At 20:47 putting the Chef on the heavy end. That's the trick man. HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

The Chef can lift some loads

[@rusosure7]

I don't know what y'all out there are spending on therapy, but it's a LOT more expensive than an Odell video, and probably not as good. The least you can do is subscribe. 🙂

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@davida6383]

Try to keep a cheap aftermarket carb for the power trowel your truck/shop… I’ve had good luck using the aftermarket carbs on the smaller Honda engines. Then you could disassemble/clean the original carb to have as your spare

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thats a good idea TY

[@josephiantorno3391]

Great job again

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@phillb6672]

Have you ditched using fiberglass reinforcement? How does the price of fiberglass compare with mesh?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Price is comparable but hard to find

[@rodneyhammon1793]

David, does it matter how long you wait, til you make the saw cuts?…Also, I just had a new driveway put in, on my new construction home. When they got down to the end of the driveway, they dug it down deeper, didn’t even tamper anything down!…And finished the pour. I was sick when I seen that. Any idea why they would do something like that. They never put any steel of any sort when they poured either!…Thanks for all your help. Love your channel.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Building stuff has many options

[@peteJoseph-x3h]

What mixture ratio do you like to use for these parking slabs? 6 sack maybe?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

this is a 3000 psi

[@icarojapan]

How is the mesh kept off the ground?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Pull it up

[@rogerweaver7686]

I bet the drivers enjoy it when you tell them how to maneuver their trucks.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes they love it

[@met9009]

I know its slipper when wet but I prefer a smooth slab. As for broom finishes both are good, maybe horse hair over nylon.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good points TY

[@Nick33779]

We use a half nylon half horse hair. Looks really nice best of both worlds imo.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sounds great!

[@karenspindor2484]

Some concretes has lines in it like sidewalks do. What os the purpose of those? Draining water away?

[@GWrench9]

Not to drain water but to relieve cracks in the concrete.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Crack contr

[@mikeklein318]

Since this was a carport did u seal it and if u did how do u go about

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I will be sealing eventually.

[@debbievogt9881]

Is the carport on the north side or the west?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

West

[@donth2957]

What’s the cost for something like this

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

2500

[@ocmountainbiking9497]

When do u use base on your driveways David?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

When the dirt doesn't feel right

[@ocmountainbiking9497]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete sweet thank you

[@AraCarrano]

Seafoam has saved me a few times from ethanol, but nothing like a having a couple of $20 Amazon carbs on the shelf.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I think I need some back up carbs

[@eddogg805]

I use horse hair on my side jobs... But commercial we use nylon cause usually requires rougher finish

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good to know!

[@franciscoharo5492]

Next time you know your not gonna use your power screed for a while drain the fuel turn it on till it uses it all up and drain the oil afterwards.. we got a relic of powertrowel and it turns on first pull every time

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes That's the trick

[@Onceuponatime34]

Would be nice to see with carport /canopy on it.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes I concur

[@jeremyl8637]

why haven't you invested in concrete rakes?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Comealongs. To onesided

[@JesusFriend]

Great content.

[@leecheever903]

Nice job Dave in mich we just mag it and broom it .

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sounds easier

[@BloodSweatTearsConcrete]

I like the Magnolia Brush company broom we have. Pretty sure it’s nylon

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It is!

[@TurtleShellConcrete]

Concrete rakes???

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Multipurpose tools

[@mrod7575]

Don't leave ethanol gasoline to sit in your equipment it can gum it up keep it ethanol free it will start every time

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I hear that

[@Yorkie285]

There are large chips on the front corner slab.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I don't think so

[@kred3208]

So David, are you here full time now

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Not really, I'm in Cali as we speak

[@size-matters]

Horse hair for me. Ordering a Madusaw right now.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good idea GL

[@jamesrichard6458]

Another good video 👍 I hope you and all your Family are doing well. God Bless Romans 15:13

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

You too TY

[@steveramirez1654]

👍

[@davidlopata7532]

Leave the mesh on the ground. This way it's easier to tear out

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good point

[@albundy3929]

Did I hear 4"? I thought you need 6" for driveway?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Not really

[@albundy3929]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete is it because you're using it for atv, boats and other toys?

[@drumtwo4seven]

SWEET 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks again!

[@debbievogt9881]

First time I've seen a nylon one, so that says what's preferred

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I hear that

[@natej6671]

This is looking like more than a vacation house. Looks like you're getting ready to exit California.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It's the real deal

[@mijyadoc5374]

HorseHair or 50/50

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

50/50 is the key

[@ghiadventure1424]

its ok to use 1x4 wood

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sure and save money

[@Minamina-hr2xs]

I just don't see trail outside concrete. It seems like you guys are doing a lot of extra work. Chicago we don't do that. It looks nice But you need to save your backs.

[@JonnyDIY]

Yeah I'd just float and broom it by Odell loves to trowel it. Comes out nicer for sure, and fun to watch

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes we do

[@Joseph90958]

Remember folks Job corps has pre apprentice Mason classes for free

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Great

[@beachboardfan9544]

20:50 😆

[@ColeVanWeezy1991]

Horse hair 🐎💯

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Same here

[@bomonte]

Mine is ok.

[@aarongrabowski3775]

I like the green nylon myself. I like using the black nylon when the concrete is snapping.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I'll try the green

[@trader4239]

Is Eric your son?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

no

[@thailandretromods]

Step 1.... Get a dingo digger.... *Looks at shovel*... Today's gonna be a long day!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good luck

[@torchup]

I'd be so cautious of any awning type fixture after your property went through that hurricane-like windstorm that blew out the steel shed and fencing. But we just can't live our lives as big scaredy-cats. 😿

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes, I concur I'll give it try again and build stronger

[@Jere616]

First!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@xXBuckOFiveXx]

That driver only had one speed.. wide open

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Could be a low slump barrel.

[@mikebartz6754]

Is this Dave’s retirement home?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sure

[@ovidiuciuparu6421]

So just fir my understanding… you worked your entire life and now you are retiring in … arizona in the desert? That is just sad!

[@clifford4200]

Turn down the Music

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's what I thought

[@tradermunky1998]

Nylon is just trying to imitate horsehair.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good point

[@theimprovementsguy8871]

That things a honda. It must really hate you

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It's was setting a while

[@mijyadoc5374]

Too much music:) well a little too loud in speaking spots

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur

[@MillCityJam]

Great stuff!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MillCityJam]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete - Do you ever get down to Fallbrook?