At Best, I Give It a C-

[@flowerstone]

I to like the swirl pattern. First I’ve seen that done. Concrete art. 😊

[@Dozz70]

Tom....You guys do Outstanding Concrete Work. Detailed, Detailed, Detailed! Amazing!! I wish you were in my area

[@Irishguy075]

Another great video, I’ve never seen a driveway with that finish but you made it look great. Shows skill that the guys had all those swirls exactly the same, no other channel on KZbin would ever try that style or if they did they were to embarrassed to show it.

[@sidqcampbell6892]

your exit was EPIC! makes us older guys jealous and Proud

[@ringstinga]

Love the pattern on the first drive ! Never saw that Finish before !

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Glad you liked it!

[@jeffhennings6579]

don’t be hard on yourself you guys are top notch that pattern is cool I’ve seen it before I like it

[@mikev2029]

In my early years of age, we would do the swirl finish on a lot of driveways. But that was over 40 years ago when I was out of college in western PA and could not find a job!! Did construction for a few years. Carter era!!

[@mudbunny6388]

The swirl finish was popular in Utah. Over 75% of our jobs were swirl with a border. Usually only used a broom on city sidewalks. The finish broom would last a long time, mostly stayed in the truck.

[@stevebussell5568]

Another excellent job(s) by Tom, Steve and crew. Keep up the great work. Wish I could find a great crew like yours in NH.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Wait until you see what we did two or three days ago

[@boebowen]

Not that needy don't need you to answer every comment enjoy the videos enjoy the work that you do quality and I'm a neighbor of yours just a little bit to the north thank you for doing all that you do five stars

[@lyleharkness-rv5vf]

I like the swirl pattern 👍 Don't see that much around where I live. Good video 😊

[@keithburch5506]

Definitely not like you guys to miss anything. It's bound to happen though, just almost never w TSH. The swirl? Y'all made it look good, but that pattern looks better on a plaster ceiling. The broomed, picture frame is a fantastic look and function. I choose the latter. Matt's cousin, 17 years apart. My first cousin shared weekends w me most of our childhood days. After we moved out of state in the 9th grade era, that was it. I moved back here 6 years later, but now we live just 15 miles away from each other, but only see one another at Christmas or a funeral. Go figure. Comments. I've been amazed since my first video, how you find the time to read, let alone reply, to your comments. Anyone who knows you at all knows how incredibly busy you stay. I certainly am very touched and honored by even a heart reply, but please know, a reply isn't expected. That won't affect my love for this channel one bit. I've spoken to you, your wife and daughter over the phone, on a surprise call one Sunday morning! And you gave me a TSH t-shirt!! I call that over and beyond all expectations!! Im a true, dedicated fan of this channel, and a friend to the Hauses. No replying necessary or needed. Comments, though, help a KZbin channel, so comments are necessary. I comment to let you know im still alive and still a fan, and to help keep my favorite channel operating. Not so you will reply. All i want is for you to keep the camera rolling!! As always, thank you for sharing!! 👍❤️🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I always look forward to your comments and I will try and keep the camera rolling

[@richardmain8059]

Your Crew and you put in a Total Days work and then you get home and I would bet it’s not over until your head hits the pillow, then it starts up a gain the next day, amazing dedication, planing and endurance. 😀👍👍👍

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Sounds like you know what you’re talking about

[@PatLong-v3g]

Hi Tom, keep on keeping on with the emphasis of your videos on your methods and quality of work. Granted other KZbinrs show more of the drama of their daily operations but your calmness is your niche. Maybe you could show more interactions with the property owners, concrete truck drivers and supply yard employees to make your videos a little more interesting which may drive up your subscribers. P.S. what type of aggregate do you use that you usually don’t need to compact.

[@alfredomarotta6604]

Very nice job on the "swirls "/rosettes were very popular if not the only way that was done in earlier years, another lost art. Broom finishing came later. Great job Tom and crew as always. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@JohnWilson-ql8ks]

no Tom that's for all you do. I am so happy that you got it, was worried that it wouldn't make it in the mail.. 😁

[@michaelmaker8169]

I couldn't imagine trying to read and comment on all the comments. I can't even read most in a timely manner. Not enough time in a day. 🤯 Thank you Tom and team for all the hard work you do. 👍 Those post setters work great, forget the hammer and smashed hands. 🤣

[@kingkong7617]

I would give you a A on the first job, you found the mistake and fixed it in time and it turned out really well and the other pours are lined up and done.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Yeah, I just prefer to go nice and smooth

[@roberthanna4464]

I give your crew and videos an A+

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Cool thanks

[@ronwig7665]

Good video Tom and crew

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks 👍

[@ronallen6578]

Morning Tom, A C- might be a tad tough. Hey we all miss things at times and seriously that is rare for you and your crew. B maybe. Maybe don't feed 'em today 😂😂. Just how far do your talents extend?? Last video you showed us your silent movie skills and in this video we see your prowess as a potential US gymnast. It's never ending with you 🤭🤭. Got to admit the "swirl" finish won't make my top 10. To each their own it's said. I believe you found a t-post driving machine there in the new guy. Chris--isn't it?? It's always nice to get a reply from you, but it's not expected. Part of the problem with growing in your fan base. Mike replies to very few these days other than a ❤ or a word or 2. Most fans shoot you a quick comment where idiots like me write a letter sometimes. I'm just chatty I guess. Good video as normal. Closing in on 60k. OH, I hear those battery operated STIHL mowers are flying off the shelf since Mike debuted it. Only $25,000 or so it was reported by a couple of fans. Tell whoever was asking about a new mower 😅😅😅

[@robertcoppola7654]

looks amazing tom as always!!best on you tube

[@MichaelTrofa]

Philadelphia mate -. I believe you should have a block party with with the music group you pick entertainment for all the concrete contractors and their families

[@shopart1488]

I put a second button at the actual door no need to run from the button. I fell once thats all it took to make me change the hook up

[@williamfenner9915]

It's good that you are able to see 👀 any mistakes in your projects. The only thing that I see about the blocking was that. When it's dark nothing has anything with reflective tape on it. Plus into the street you might have some traffic control cones along the curb area. It will take some of the liability for any damage that may damage if God forbid running into the hole .

[@jamescole1786]

6/7/24..Howdy from New Orleans area🎉 so Tom I do like all your on site videos & yur shop (wood & maintenance) work. Gotta say am not keen on all your 'stamp'...& today 'swirl' (exact lay out 😶) due to dirt accumulation over (few months) time. Thus all your hard work & beautiful finish, will quickly be in need of psi washing to restore the beautiful appearance. I have asked you about this before in response to an earlier video of 'stamping' & dirt build-up. You were kind enough to respond saying you would show how stamped surface looks after few months, implying no need for frequent psi washing. So Tom waaay down here we have lots of rain & wind carried pollen & other 'tree dust'/debris which all too often turns our Smoothe surface cc into a blotchy, ugly, nasty looking area. This requires psi washing to return cc areas back to A+ looking. So Tom, how about a return trip video to one of yur older.. 6 month old...jobs for a look? Yes I expect some dirt staining in the little groves but I believe...more (stamped-in) gruves/etchings =more & faster dirt build-up requiring more frequent psi washing to restore all your work & great looking appearance. Know I am a 78 healthy youngster & do lots of handy man jobs & enjoy psi washing jobs...all that water splash🌊 keeps me cool in our warm climate💪😊. So Tom, grab yur camera & show us a few of your 6 month old stamped jobs. Maybe a comment from t owner (relayed by you) on appearance, satisfaction of 'stamp job' after a few months...or years. Thx Tom! Always watch & enjoy your making yur videos...& showing grand kids 'supervising' your projects!👍😇✅️👨‍🔧🍺😊

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

TOM, watching yinz fill the buggy with gravel, was just wondering if when you pulled up to the tailgate, turning the hopper 90°, would you able to get a fuller load? Looks like it would fit under the tailgate but, what do I know, I ain't there.

[@johnhollandsworth7463]

Project 1, THE SWIRL. Who suggested that pattern? You or the customer? We need more explanation. Most importantly you have an excellent channel. Keep up the good work. Oh, it would be nice to see the SWIRL after it cured. THANKS!

[@scottfrazier131]

Ever do a salt finish? You don’t see that done much anymore. Makes for a really neat looking finish. I think its done by finishing the concrete then covering it with rock salt then washing it off??

[@DFord-rv3nz]

Nice job on the finish

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@DFord-rv3nz]

@@Concretewiththehauses Honesty is the only policy

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Awesome work on both driveways!

[@robertcoppola7654]

funny tom I was wondering how you were going to edge the concrete where you stopped the plastic!!! we do the float swirl finish a lot here in New York

[@DFord-rv3nz]

Rosett mag finish. I've done that a lot in my career.

[@7.3powerstroke6]

Tom,love all your equipment and trucks, what year Fords were you running before you had these new ones?

[@fintan3563]

“Younger faster guys …”. That ain’t me! 😝😝😝

[@petermcdevitt8232]

I wasn't a fan at first but boy does that look nice! Great job!

[@littlehuey5679]

Used to do a lot of the swril pattern back in the day but we used a brush , was not as smart as you with just the mag. . Great good on today’s videos!

[@tnolan3176]

Swirl pattern is nice when the swirls are even !! You might want to stick to a broom finish !!

[@Steven-yf7zp]

Tom, first hello from North Carolina. Then, question...are you familiar with chairs to lift WWF and reinforcing bars from the coarse aggregate? These do help with tensile strength but not when lying on the coarse aggregate. Of course, no chairs are going to support the weight of a concrete truck.

[@joyfilters]

I really like that swirl pattern. I'd call that 45 angle a gusset. We use to add those in roll cages, back in the day. Was that a Challenge Coin?

[@flowerstone]

I hear you mention the threat of getting sued. That really needs to change. If someone crosses a barrier like that and hurts themselves it shouldn’t be on you. I never think that I could sue for anything if it was my fault and it’s happened many times. I pay for it. 😊

[@Concretewiththehauses]

That be nice if that’s how it worked

[@UNKA757]

@20:11 that wasp was getting pretty close to Tom.

[@reelgaming3519]

I am having my new inground pool patio poured next week with the slate finish. What would I put down for sealer. As I don’t believe the concrete guys are doing anything to seal it.

[@johnval8777]

Really like the look of that finish

[@richardlefrancois7886]

California it's a rotary finish. Parking garages are where this is most commonly used. Keeping them straight and similarly shaped was impossible. We were soft cutting that night and we thought the structure was out of square. Duh finishers are free wheeling the finish after 40000 sq ft yeah we did double check our columns we would have been screwed

[@averywatson547]

Do you ever do exposed limestone?

[@Wby203]

Moneys in the detail!!

[@macdawg6403]

Nice Vid!

[@OhioBuckeye]

Like the swirl pattern!

[@ToddyRackz]

Can someone time stamp or explain what the issue or problem was. I feel like i watched the whole video and saw no mention of any issue

[@johnelliott6738]

Anyone can make a mistake. It’s what you do to make it right that counts!

[@EllisonRepair1]

Wheel Horse became Toro in the mid 80s

[@scottarnold8311]

I give you and your guys a B+ great job as always

[@kingtut5923]

Hi guys , just wondering how come you never use the electric vibrators?

[@robertwazniak9495]

Vibrators are used in structural concrete for consolidating large masses of concrete or getting concrete between dense rebar cages. Sometimes it’s used to densify the faces of the form for appearance reasons too. These guys do “vibrate” the faces of porches by tapping the forms with hammers or floats. Their primary exposed surfaces are the top, the thicknesses are minimal (and, mostly buried) and they pour pretty wet as well… like 6” slump. I use to pour highways and we used vibration on the paving machines but we also poured with less than a 2” slump and 6-10” thick. Too much vibration makes all the stones settle to the bottom and weakens the surface.

[@jacklachman5304]

GOOOOOD MAAAAAAAAWNIN EVERYONE & HAPPY TGIF!!!…Tom don’t feel you must comment on every post. I believe it’s beneficial to your channel the more comments you get? If not, I’ll shut my pie hole 😂 & just watch Yinz guyz work your magic…Tom your so awesome & real. Very cool to introduce the long lost cousin & give him a push for his music. Keep up the great work. Have a day 😊

[@jamesp6122]

Have you ever been sued?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Yes, one time I will talk about that upcoming video. That is a great question.

[@sparky178]

I can’t imagine why you can’t respond to every comment after working 12+ hour days! Totally understandable. I’ve done the garage door high jump may a time. They should make that an Olympic Sport 😆

[@jacobbuckley8232]

Is all that work in the same neiborhood? If so u got that neiborhood on lockdown.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Actually, a couple different neighborhoods around me

[@dennislamers986]

Tom did you mean Wheel Horse. They were great machines as well as Bolens and others. Back when machines were built like a brick outhouse. More fine looking concrete.

[@ronallen6578]

Do they even make Wheel Horse anymore??

[@jerryboutelle4468]

Wheel Horse made Work Horse tractors until Toro bought them out!

[@joesixpack8305]

I liked the interview with Eddie. I wish you could get interviews with the rest of the boys but I can see they're too camera shy.

[@moonman19]

NEVER SEEN SWİRL PATTERN

[@michaelmullins1290]

I'd rather had that driveway extension and trash can pad square all the way. If they don't drive a trash can we'll. The wheels will run off into the shrubs!

[@legend7ify]

[@MichaelTrofa]

Philadelphia Mike. -- Question for you -- do you ever watch other concrete KZbinrs to get some pointers?

[@patrickkoran1352]

Ur comments don't work

[@ronallen6578]

Care to extrapolate a little??

[@eddyarundale1566]

👋🏼