Concrete Patio for Pergolas with Concrete Pavers DIY

[@harperhellems3648]

You're expert at this. Really F'n good. Not just the concrete, I mean how you do the video. The fast speed conveys all the work without wasting time. The voice over narration is unbelievable. You are a global treasure. Show this comment to your wife.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good idea TY

[@MostRussianTim]

"they'll never crack cause they've got that freedom of movement" there is Truth to this statement far beyond just concrete.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes I believe there is

[@darkpassenger65]

Back in 1977 I took a year to just work and save money before college. This is exactly what I used to do. Hardest and most satisfying work I've ever done. Only problem was the owner was a total tyrant. He was verbally abusive, always angry and stressed. I saw him grab some guys by the neck a few times. He only seemed to do that to the Mexican workers, the illegals. These were the very guys I strived to keep up with pushing cement filled wheelbarrows through forms and grading. They taught me the art of the shovel and pick. And yes, it's a science and an art. They were the hardest working guys I've ever met. This was back then wheelbarrows only had one wheel, today they have two which helps a lot from tipping. I was doing some light grading in my back yard yesterday prepping to build a fence and I was using those same skills taught to me back then. You are the kind guy that would make it a pleasure to come to work for everyday. If I were working for you back then I might have never wanted to leave for college.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sounds familiar. TY

[@19993gt]

I think you and I worked for the same guy…. Hahaha

[@darkpassenger65]

@@19993gt I guess you could call it a right of passage because I was never the same afterward. Lol.

[@conqueringlion420]

The Mexican is the hardest working individual I’ve ever witnessed, freezing cold early am or blazing hot 100 plus degrees helping eachother joking around smiling happy no complaining.

[@ivanwill]

As always, you and your team make it look so easy...

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@JEK]

and professional

[@jimsjacob]

I’ve said it before, but you guys make it look so easy. True testament to your skills.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks 👍

[@VictoryOutdoorServices]

You guys do nice work, nothing but respect for you.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@AW-yv9sq]

That crew took so much care about the finished product. Impressive. It’s the details and extra effort that shows in the end.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@dancarpenter419]

I really like the square stepping stones and now my wife wants me to do that in our backyard ;)

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good idea TY GL

[@dancarpenter419]

Thanks for the videos as I find them very helpful.

[@dancarpenter419]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete do you have a recent video on how to prepare the ground for installing concrete or stepping stones ?

[@coopyduck6901]

Love watching your videos. You explain what you and your team are doing so well. Not that I understand a whole lot. And the finished product always looks great.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@chichitex1252]

That was a beautiful patio and stepping stones for that yard. Y’all always do perfect work! ❤❤❤

[@williamwang1849]

another great job, thank you for sharing this with us.

[@MegaGsizzle]

Now this is a nice design

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur

[@jasonbruns1976]

Never knew so much detail and outright custom work went into doing concrete. Great video

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@samsunggalaxy459]

I absolutely love watching your videos. Learned so much throughout the years. It's my wind down time after getting home from work. Really wish I could work for you. Without pay of course. The knowledge and experience is worth more. Unfortunately I'm on the East Coast in Boston. Someday hopefully. Keep up the great work and videos. 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sure will TY

[@T.E.P.]

Strong work always ... you are a very kind boss extending compliments to your workers like you do. cheers man

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks

[@Lilfabo124]

One of the best concrete slab vids I watch Great finish and good job again 👍🏾

[@viankalobosvalenzuela7456]

Que hermoso el trabajo que realizaron en el patio saludos desde Chile 💯💯💯💪💪🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Chile TY

[@jorgiep09]

Good job again 👏 👍 ,I feel like a concrete pro watching 👀 this videos 📹 thanks to O'Dell I have been learning a lot, thanks alot for teaching us this good

[@burimduka1705]

Good job love your videos! Also, I like how the smooth concrete looked before you broom finish it.

[@stelviodelbrava6218]

I have always learnt from your channel. Brilliant lessons, great quality!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@JasonSmith-we5ls]

Damn, some of you guys’ best work yet in my opinion.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY STUD

[@gregthorne4292]

Having this done locally (Oklahoma). Have a couple questions: - In this video, you did 3x3. I'm doing a 4x4 step, what kind of base would you recommend? I saw you use both gravel and sand here. - For a 4x4 step, would you use any reinforcement? - I've heard of people running rod from one step to the other if you want to keep them aligned when they move. Would you recommend this?

[@davidd8435]

Great project, great crew, great content.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@maitiu6802]

Really nice work 👍 That’s what a concrete professional finish looks like 👌

[@wendelmsall2716]

Very nice. You guys are concrete artists!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@veredm1298]

you have such a calming voice. can you tell me a bedtime story. LOL. love your videos.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I wish

[@Stevenowski]

With the cost of lumber going up the way it is, you almost have to double the cost of your project!🤯 Great job, as usual!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

True

[@freepress8451]

Good to see a start to finish video, great work

[@Sylvan_dB]

That's beautiful. Tremendous upgrade, expertly done.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@BrokenAbyss]

This is my next project and I also have to build a small retaining wall. Wish me luck man and thanks for all the information.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY GL

[@timjones8210]

That turned out great.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@lisaaustin3625]

Beautiful work guys. I want one

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sure TY

[@herrlip72]

Master at work

[@shirleyealy5486]

Gorgeous work

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MikeHarris1984]

Awesome Job as usual!!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@anthony350149]

Wish a pro like you with honesty and quality work can be found on Long Island NY..... bunch of questionable characters out here!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thats a bummer TY

[@markjimenez2040]

Team work always make the dream work...

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Bingo

[@r.c.7466]

That really looks nice! Great job Odell.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@stephengonzales3276]

Thank you for sharing.

[@MCMXI1]

My hope and anticipation got the best of me and at 8:43 for a split second thought it was Big Blue layin it down sweetly.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

A nice tool for sure

[@guymross]

These videos are so well done thank you

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@josephiantorno3391]

Very cool design! I was hoping these were gonna get stamped.

[@joelm1246]

That was satisfying to watch.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@grenebulax]

Looks really cool. The customer should of had you put in post supports. Would be a great spot for a pergola.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Drill expansion bolts

[@drumtwo4seven]

A little late but glad I made it Next time first Inspiring as usual. 👍

[@jorgeescobedo9303]

Definitely will be hitting you guys up first for an estimate for my patio/driveway soon!!

[@upsideways]

Sweet. Looks so perfect. Thanks for the videos

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@Richardcardiel-xs2yl]

Great job Dave

[@mike718nyc]

Wow that was amazing job well done 👏

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@db4652]

Asen un trabajo excellent 👌 👏 👍 good video. Question when u make 10x12x6 u need put joints in the middle

[@aarongrabowski3775]

Nice job as always guys.

[@washboardjim]

Great Work

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@pamelaempath8980]

Wow

[@bvsproductions]

Man I wish you guys did work in my area, Philadelphia!! You do amazing work

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Me too TY

[@aaronlee7325]

Awesome finish!

[@garydevine4556]

Great job lads nice finish 🇮🇪👌

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rchavez5056]

Another perfect job. 👍🏽

[@fernandogonzalez4834]

I been watching you videos in you do a great job.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@raymondjr.1080]

Great video, just getting into concrete and your videos are a great way for me to learn. Not for business but I want to do my backyard 10*12 pad. Just wondering what the final pass on the knee boards do? Will the Fresno and the wooden boat float be enough??

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It will work, but you want it smoother

[@squeakykleanservices3374]

Love your videos. Makes me want to try some concrete

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Give it a shot GL

[@Angelus11280]

Love watching your video's bro. Excellent Job. Keep up the good work. :)

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks a ton!

[@rom14141]

That backyard has a lot of bark but not a lot bite. (I waited for you to drop that joke the whole video but no dice.) 😄

[@rce2553]

Nice work! Please do a video talking about coloring concrete. Both pre mixing color into the entire mix and compare with color thats just applied to the top surface. Costs, pros and cons. Whats the best way for a DIYer to color a small concrete patio? Thanks in Advance

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sounds like a good video

[@julietphillips1991]

It looks really nice as always. I think they should have done the entire yard and just left maybe a border area for plants.

[@rebeccaz789]

Beautiful

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@JeanRoi]

yep looks beautiful

[@danathomas3479]

You amaze me

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@sergeysidnov5752]

Good job. Mirror.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes TY

[@owbeer]

looks great!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@MikeHarris1984]

Do you prefer fiberglass over traditional rebar? any easier to work with? Do they say the strength is the same? Cool technology, just wondering if it is as strong as steal.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Depends on the type of fiberglass. Every fiberglass rods can be designed differently. Also the spacing can change everything. I prefer working with the fiberglass. Lighter easier to transport. Once you use fiberglass you'll never want steel again.

[@chucklambooy8457]

Awesome work!!

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[@tomroe2861]

Nice work

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[@robertmalis4493]

Hey David another great video I know you put out a video of how to make concrete from scratch and I’m having trouble finding out is there anyway you could link that

[@jujujubee]

No fiberglass for the step stones? How big does the slab need to be for you to need to use rebar?

[@muchadrewaboutnothin]

That bark would be the biggest litterbox in my neighborhood

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

If you mix it with coconut bark cats don't like it

[@Jack.333]

Looks Great

[@kenactofkindness4017]

PRIME number 3 5 7 work well with the eyes, broom opposite direction one north south other east west might be kool look?

[@Reddylion]

Nice

[@AdrienBCaldwell]

Beautiful! Question. I've seen another video of yours where you used 2" deep wooden forms for smaller pavers you made with blue glass. When do you recommend going from 1"x2" lumber forms to 2"x4" lumber forms? At what size paver should you go from 2" thick to 4" thick?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thicker concrete when you get over a 18" square

[@jeremyhuggins8796]

Hey David. What does fly ash do for the concrete?

David why is the trowel called Fresno? Was it invented in Fresno California? Fresno in Spanish means Ash tree in English. Another interesting post, thanks for sharing!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

My guess is yes in Frenso

[@donnytucker]

Nice!

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TY

[@operationhotshotinc.6887]

That’s beautiful

[@Ignaz366]

Do the concrete steppers have a tendency to move in climates that freeze and create step hazards?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No if set in the right material

[@JLT2342]

So beautiful work! Why don't you use the rebar on those concrete steps?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

To small, no need

[@darienlyons7200]

This was two days ago. Wow.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes

[@darienlyons7200]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete yup

[@hombredeacero3131]

To use a word from my youth COOL

[@chupapi1283]

Great job,How much the cost thesame proyect in 2022?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

2800

[@EspressoSh0t]

Excessive mulch please grow grass or use rocks

[@DV_Production]

hi guys. I poured a concrete slab and I used a mix of cement, I worked alone and the concrete dried quickly, I did not have time to grind it and now when the concrete is dry it needs to be polished because it is dusty, can you tell me what to do in this case, polishing is required? And how to polish in this case?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Acid wash

[@DV_Production]

Are you able to tell me how to do the acid wash and what supplies I need to have? Thank you in advance

[@DEEDEEGARRETT1]

Love it !

[@HaloGTMaster94]

Badass

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@JIMMYJREVIEWS_thaiM-A-F-I-A]

AWESOME craftsmanship bro 😎 what type of concrete is that ? Self leveling ?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I wish

[@wakko454]

The sprayer is probably fine, but the nozzle needs cleaning. Used oil contains solid particles.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes I believe your right

[@RichardKinch]

Pouring concrete is like your first marriage. You only get one try, and one chance to get it right.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I try or tear it out

[@mikemack6013]

that's very cool

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@blenz88498]

2 questions, 1 is there a specific reason to spray forms with oil day of or does it not matter? #2 What was the deal with the auger drill bits in the bottom of the stepping stone form, customer haveing a bit (lol) of fun? :)

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Drilling out wood post from a concrete slab. The oil seem to work best on same day. If you spray in advance the nails could back out.

[@user-ue7ks3xi4i]

good........

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[@joeblack6766]

Would had looked more cohesive if stamp and color matched existing slab. Very clean work tho.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It will once cured out

[@joeblack6766]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete ? complete different finishes. Broom finish and stamp.

[@Caseyh25able]

Is that mix similar to a concrete mix you can buy at Home Depot or is it really just cement … what’s the difference ?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes Home Depot has a similar concrete mix