Concrete slab for a pole barn in cold weather

This is monolithic pour (aka alaskan slab) for a post frame construction barn. 6" slab with fiber mesh, 5" slump, 4000 psi small stone mix. I use insulated blankets to keep this from freezing

[@jerryglen986]

If I was the home owner, I would definitely use you. A very high quality cement pour. The attention to detail, shows up with a great foundation. You will always get work given the honesty & quality you put in to your business..

[@jmuller86]

thank you, I appreciate the good feedback, this customer has been using me for like 8 years or so, every year there is always work to do there

[@ibsn87]

Interesting you don’t use reo chairs to lift the reo up into the middle of the slab. Also. A slab that size with no expansion gaps/pre cuts? I feel like this would be crack city right now? It’s great people share videos that others can learn from, I’m only asking because every slab I’ve been involved in, we use chairs to raise the reo and pre concrete saw it afterward to ensure that when it does crack (because it will), it does so neatly.

[@somethingelseoutdoors1831]

It is not attention to detail it is just doing it right

[@486kyle]

@@ibsn87 cuts are mentioned in the video

[@santoshidevi5330]

@@jmuller86 . ,मृ,9ज्प्क़ #3;2,_€;र62

[@Z-Bart]

I like the tip about not going all the way through the foam with the table saw. NICE! 👍

[@rustyford73]

That was a great tip 👍

[@kellysprayberry8163]

Smart idea using the drain pipe for an extension. Enjoyed the video.

[@alanparadise3139]

He explains what he's doing and make's sure it suits the building. That's going to be build on the slab. This is what I like about this guy.He even put's insulated blankets so the concrete to cure the first 500 psi so there's no cracking before its fully cure in about 28 days.Who else dose that accept me... Great job Jesse. Keep these great video's coming. GOD BLESS.

[@jmuller86]

you do this kind of work too? thanks

[@alanparadise3139]

@@jmuller86 Yes. I done it for 35 years but semi retired from this kind of work. I'm a Computer/Electronics/ Electrical and Mechanical Engineer this is what I do now.

[@user-MRG1130]

Great to see you bringing your son on the job. It’s funny how those little moments, can become the vivid memories that stick with us for the rest of our lives. BOL

[@mismas81]

That skidstier is definitely purchase of the year. Very useful piece of equipment.

[@jmuller86]

yea I could have used the loader but this skidsteer is quicker to turn or turn around

[@nvlvdave]

Every video of yours I see, I am more and more impressed with the work you do.

[@jordanspalding6446]

Perfect example of behind the scenes. When shit just never goes as intended. Thanks for adding this into the video

[@zman92630]

Wow, you guys do such great work, especially for a pour this big. This is so satisfying to watch! Thanks for being a part of my day.

[@stevedahl3689]

Best concrete pour I have ever seen and I have been around for 68 years! Prep work and planning ahead is everything!!!!!! Great job!

[@Melicoy]

AWESOME. Another awesome Video Jesse. Well done on the slab too. Great tips and fun to watch. I see that foundation lasting longer than the building and never need to worry about anything !!!! WOW

[@chrisseebz44]

Jesse, you've done an awesome job on the videography here. It's impressive to see how your videos have changed over time. Great job!

[@jmac88022]

Nice job on the prep the slab and overcoming obsticles. 🇺🇸

[@jmuller86]

thanks

[@jmac88022]

@@jmuller86 thanks for the cool videos

[@laneburgess1643]

Great job, I love the quality of your work.

[@loveistheanswer8137]

Almost 40 years as a contractor. Good to see people who care about the quality of their work. Many other KZbinrs on here take a lot of shortcuts.

[@sonnyblazer5504]

Thank you! Very informative, PRICELESS, and more informative! The PRICESLESS came midway of this video with your 'son' working with you - absolutely PRICELESS! Informative because you gave a ton of information of what & why you were doing something, so KUDOS on all that. WOW, really looks like a stick built home. Who would of thunk it! Nice work, hard word, snow sucks and keep the videos coming & big thanks. Sonny (CT)

[@phillipjones3342]

Learning a lot from your videos one hell of a builder amongst other skills

[@brianrice8974]

I grew up in Chenango county and now live in Steuben county. Great videos, keep up the good work.

[@1013redoak]

Great video! I love the Drone shots mixed in showing the project and the beautiful land and Fall colors! Very well produced and edited as well! If I ever needed a slab poured you would definitely be the man! Your attention to detail is amazing!

[@jmuller86]

thanks

[@canvids1]

A great video Jesse you sure have learned a lot and taught yourself so much. You know your stuff and it shows in your quality of how you do things.

[@jmuller86]

thank you

[@Proud_White_Conservative1980]

Awesome content Jesse. I really enjoy your longer video's

[@dalepremo3695]

That was fabulous, Jesse. We really enjoyed the 360 clip you inserted as well as those beautiful drone landscape views. That foam around the perimeter looks like a very good idea, and those tips about overlapping the rebar are very good as well. Looking forward to the rest of the build. Thanks for taking all the time to post this.

[@jmuller86]

thanks Dale

[@maraudermitchelli]

Jesse you got this great job! Great narration! Thank you! 😊

[@1995jug]

Jesse you are a hell of a tradesman really do great work.

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Beautiful views. Aerial shots so fascinating So much planning and care

[@johnnymelendez4836]

Super job,well done. Thanks for the great narration as always. ⛄Happy Holidays 🎄and GOD BLESS YOU ALL😇

[@jmuller86]

thank you, happy holidays to you as well

[@10p6]

Yay. I have seen so many pole barn video's where they do the concrete slab after the building is up. At least this is a nice pad and done the right way :-)

[@Deutschehordenelite]

this was epic - also interesting on the story of the original mobile home

[@jmuller86]

thank you, I will most likely be building that pole barn too, most likely with the boom lift I am getting from Andrew

[@redbudestate865]

@@jmuller86 Don't tip it over.... :)

[@CaptKirk1701]

Nice attention to detail, excellent job!

[@bobcatsmith246]

I use old garden hose to protect my hoses on my Bobcat. Some can be a real pain to get to. Love the video's, keep up the good work.

[@arnoldromppai5395]

many hoses on a skid steer are to big for a garden hose, i use a nylon woven sock, comes in many sizes in 50 or 100 foot rolls, cheap, just put a good tie wrap on at each end

[@Crewsy]

Bobcat Smith That leak was not from any abrasion that could be protected by wrapping with any sort of protective layer. It was right next to a fitting which means it is caused by being flexed thousands of times as hydraulic functions are started and stopped.

[@heathworsley8347]

great video thank you for sharing it is quite obvious why this homeowner keeps bringing you back to do work your attention to detail and looking out for their best interest is awesome

[@jmuller86]

thanks, yea I did alot of work here and the immediate neighbors around too

[@janethouck9763]

Great to see on the job training for your son .

[@darelmowry3134]

always impressed with your work

[@pthomson9736]

Such a gorgeous view. Reminds me of Algonquin park in my back yard. ROCKS, TREES and WATER. Sigh.

[@markbonham3477]

Very interesting Jesse! I see your a student of construction and always learning. I have worked with many know-it-alls in my 50 years of construction and have seen them stupidly repeat moronic behaviors because that is what some other moron taught them. Keep up the great work!

[@biggestd1161]

Thank God I don't do concrete anymore 30 years of flat working stamping walls and forms but I do like criticize other people's work😁 great job guys👍

[@jmuller86]

I used to bust my butt doing flatwork but now I use the power screed its not so bad

[@dajones1128]

Never seen a level laser use in the top of a pour. Very nice touch. Thus set you apart from the others who do a pour as the PRO.

[@jmuller86]

there really is many ways to do it, I have tried a bunch of different screed guides and it works good too, I dont know why I like this method the best, just seems fastest

[@brentking-gmailking2570]

Great video Jesse, I appreciate you sharing. Have a great day.

[@jmuller86]

thanks for watching

[@Melicoy]

Also your editing is getting awesome too!!!!

[@SoupyOatmeal]

Jesse , you and the crew do good work and make good videos. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@jmuller86]

thanks joe

[@blkstang83]

You are very talented. Nice jog, thanks for sharing.

[@bobjoncas2814]

..good info on concrete pouring.. great vid...

[@Alanschmalzried]

Quite a collection of antique chainsaws! Nice work on the slab too.

[@jmuller86]

those were some cool chainsaws, that place is pretty good

[@marshasmith6320]

Awesome video. Really enjoyed it.

[@jimmyfavereau]

Awesome! Great roof work too, inspirational! Thanks

[@mikehors7351]

Looking great. Keep up the cool vid's.

[@aleldon9085]

Thank you Jesse. I loved it. 1 hour passed as 15 minutes.)))) Love your new camera feature - it proves earth is not flat. LOL))))))

[@jmuller86]

lol thanks

[@neildonohoe106]

Hi Jesse, Neil here for England. Great job, look forward to the build. Merry Christmas.

[@jmuller86]

thanks

[@Mytyweav]

This was an Excellent video to watch this morning. Very interesting and Educational! Thanks for providing explanations both during the video and in the comments below. Jesse: I totally appreciate all the thought that went into this pour prior to weighing all the options. There is a reason this guy keeps you coming back year after year. Outstanding results! Happy New Year! ...... Weav New Sub....

[@shellez101]

Awesome job mate ,well done.

[@jordanspalding6446]

Love the in depth the long length of video. Most channels only do like 10-20 min video and u really don’t get much valuable info from them. So cudos to that. But personally I would rather here a voice over instead of the background music. Just my opinion

[@jimwest986]

i watch you helping andrew

[@jmuller86]

@@abdillin yes

[@mmanut]

Beautiful Job‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸

[@billbly1691]

Great video look forward to seeing your videos

[@russellheaton4930]

Nice thought process and execution of what was a difficult foundation and ground work, it turned out well Jesse, I wish you and your Family Merry Christmas and a great 2020 Russ, Germany.

[@jmuller86]

thank you. and you as well

[@daveknowshow]

nice job Jesse, looks real good!

[@toddincabo]

THUMBS UP EVERYONE ! Good job dude, on the house work as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@dudeduderinoduderino9689]

Nice work. especially teaching your son to do or help his father.

[@danconlan8735]

Nice job and beautiful spot! DC

[@Aqufrank]

Way better than anything Andrew has poured. Nice job

[@DAS-Videos]

Andrew makes very nice slabs.

[@Aqufrank]

@@DAS-Videos No, he doesn't. Doesn't even use a float or an edger

[@DAS-Videos]

@@Aqufrank He used Jesse's float. Jesse was helping him.

[@billwalter3216]

Great pour .

[@patbarrett9263]

Someone is going to have a damn nice building when you are all done, I wish I had that kind of space!!

[@tbirdsteve1]

I know this is about building, but your dog is fantastic. So cute.

[@donaldtrabeaux1305]

Awesome job, take care my friend god bless and Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

[@possecomitatus77]

Cool video man. nice work.

[@cooldog60]

Nice job! Lot of concrete!

[@dajones1128]

Main feed pressure hose is a common break down . suggest you stock an extra one. It allow flexs under the pressure causing addition wear that leads to a leakage. It is continuing being shocked by the pump with high pressure.

[@Joe.M]

Nice work! 👍👍

[@frankortolano5886]

Wow that hose replacement was crazy

[@HandymanMark]

Nice work Jesse

[@joesmo6962]

Looks Great!

[@mkonwin1045]

Very cool!!! Nice video💪👍

[@jmuller86]

thanks

[@robertsimmons3556]

Morning Jesse. Another good video showcasing your trade and skill. I have followed you for a while now and must say I've seen a significant advancement in the quality and thought you've taken to present your videos in a true professional manor. Kudos! I just finished watched you and Andrew on his roof project.....Not sure you guys discussed this, but I'm sure you did...you could have used a couple of extra sets of hands! The last spancrete panel...looked a bit dicey to me but again Kudos for getting it done. Look forward to your next one.

[@jmuller86]

lol me and Andrew will probably do most of the work ourselves, its just kind of how we roll, I had help on this slab but I went many years with no help. thanks

[@robertsimmons3556]

@@jmuller86 I figured that was the way you guys worked. Been there done that..LOL Question, I didn't see any expansion joints or will you saw cut the slab later. Out here on the west coast we do both..dependent on the situation.

[@jmuller86]

@@robertsimmons3556 I will probably saw cut it when the guys are there helping me build it, I do both too, alot of slabs dont get the cuts around here but they hold up good with no cracks if the prep work is done right

[@christophergerryakaunclech4675]

Thanks for that frost heave info@ 8:11

[@inekelassooij840]

Een geweldige oplossing TOP,!!!!👍 Groetjes uit Holland. 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@reeze7564]

great video

[@125sm3]

Great video

[@Vlad_Mihaescu]

Great video!

[@jdxtube68]

Great job! Thx for the videos!

[@jmuller86]

thanks

[@robertgilmour1903]

Great video, interesting.

[@jeremiahgirdan1593]

That skid steer is turning out to be a work horse!

[@bruceblais7958]

Man you guys do great work, thanks for the video, have you finished with Andrew yet, Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends.

[@jeffreyevans2947]

When the hose broke on my Yanmar VIO50 I borrowed Crows Foot wrenches. That was the best way to get into the mess of hoses to loosen and tighten the fittings. I have since bought both metric and standard as the space limitations sometimes require a wrench that is slightly loose to get on and off the nut.

[@twofeathers6540]

hay great job thanks for the video have fun

[@jaytomson7052]

Okay, I'm subscribing. Any friend of Andrew Camarata is a friend of mine.

[@frederickmoller]

Me too, Jay! Between Jesse and Andrew these guys 'show' what I enjoy to watch and learn too.

[@Buckswoodshop]

Great work!

[@jmuller86]

thanks

[@douglasthompson2740]

Pretty good. I would have liked to see 'dobes or chairs and #4 or better #5 on a tight schedule since this is going to be a 'floating' slab. If it moves you really want it to move as a single unit made more difficult by the point load on the bedrock. Makes keeping it in an even plane when it cracks more challenging.

[@mikestronach4762]

Nice vid. You need better compaction and more of it. Good luck we need more youth like you.

[@georgegrichardson4086]

I watch kens carpentry when he pours slabs with the insulation he puts down plastic vapor barrier over the insulation to take care of the seams then his rebar

[@andreasbertram2761]

Nice design by Deer, quite easy to change.

[@arjones57]

Jesse, thanks for explaining the mono slab - bedrock vs free floating. Makes perfect sense now.

[@jmuller86]

thanks, they are pretty common around here for garage, barns and mobile homes

[@arjones57]

Jesse Muller I’m originally from CT, now a permanent resident of Cape Coral FL. Everything down here are on slabs and it was new to me. I’m from a place we’re we had basements. Awesome job, keep up the great work. Thanks again.

[@jmuller86]

@@arjones57 yea I prefer basements for sure, not much slab on grade around here unless someone is trying to scrimp and save for some reason. basement allows for future upgrades/adjustments/add on's

[@markg.2501]

Very Nice Job Jesse.....Perfect content for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Thanks for your considerable effort in producing this video. BTW....did I see you giving Andrew a hand with his Roof addition?

[@jmuller86]

thanks and yes that was me, I will have a video about it soon, maybe tomorrow

[@Nautikuus]

Thanks for the video @Jesse Muller

[@Honda-wing5811]

Wow that’s crazy not bringing at least 10 feet on the backside of the building grade up to the building I would think the back side would just start eroding and washing away. Undermining the building. Good video.

[@jmuller86]

I did actually go back and add like 50 tons on those sides

[@maraudermitchelli]

You can pin the foundation directly to bedrock, we do this all the time. Bedrock does not freeze and heave.

[@jmuller86]

not a floating slab, I explained why in the video. in a normal foundation yes, but this is not frost free so its meant to move when the frost heaves it, if you pin it to bedrock then the whole thing needs to stay on bedrock or 4' down. this is only 12" down so it needs to not touch bedrock so it can move

[@maraudermitchelli]

Jesse Muller okay you do a great job, You explained after I commented. If rock is shallow why not pin the entire perimeter, rather than float? Thank you for replying.

[@jmuller86]

@@maraudermitchelli the left side had deep bedrock, like 4 or 5 ft deep, thats how it always works when I hit bedrock, its always sloped so I can never do that without a big deal. rock is bad around here

[@Mytyweav]

@@jmuller86 Thanks for the explanation. For the life of me, I didn't understand why not really bonding to the Bedrock. Now I have honestly learned something first thing this morning!! Awesome video and EXCELLENT work! Happy New Year!!

[@buddyrye9190]

It’s better to pour the slab after the posts are set unless you don’t want the slab to aid in constraining your piers, which seems like a waste of material. As a structural engineer, I strongly do not recommend using gravel piers.

[@CerebralAilment]

Crazy to think a year has almost gone by already! Damn quarantining made 2020 fly by.

[@ericmaskell3278]

Great job

[@jmuller86]

Thanks Eric

[@dajones1128]

I like your chute extension system ... sure beat a wheel barrow. Save the expense of a cement pump

[@jmuller86]

yea and when I got done I unscrewed the boards and they were like new again. thanks

[@SamCyanide]

Never seen polystyrene under a slab before... neat idea