Tying Up Loose Ends! Concrete Sidewalk Pour, Majestic Ashler Slate Patio, and Sealing!

[@louislabbate7412]

I've been watching your videos for about three or four months and I am amazed by the quality of your work !...OUTSTANDING

[@firstsgtpete8614]

Since I found your site, this is the first thing I watch each day. I poured a lot of concrete in my day but never this decorative or all the attention to detail that you and your crew do. Too old now to do my own pours but love to watch you guys at work.

[@Paul_n_Texas]

You really improved on your music choices, volume and where you play it. It really makes a difference just like those joints in the approach at the end of the driveway.

[@SmurfnPurple]

Another great video on a nice, large, and unique project. Great job from the whole crew.

[@davidbishop4015]

Great job Tom. Front and back. Don't listen to the naysayers. Your keeping it real for people who really enjoy watching.

[@Jupiter-wj6sn]

Another fantastic job done. Ya'll do great work

[@tracymankey9314]

You take pride in your work not many contractors left like you very nice

[@spumante3]

Started watching you a few weeks ago. I think your team is awesome and seriously your work is hands down the best I have ever seen. I must admit you really do talk too much but I know you want to explain the process which you are very thorough. I admit I notice you are very involved which I commend your. You appear to be the type to have to have the last word as I notice you are constantly making reminders to your staff. I mean no harm at all but with just retiring from banking and many many meetings, deadlines, putting out fires and the list goes on but please do not loose site your workers are dedicated, they know what they are doing but you really need to at times to take a back seat. They do not need to be baby set. Remember you like all are aging and I'm sure your sons will take over the business. Just breath because at the end of the day it is going to be ok and your business is already well established and your reputation goes without saying. STOP BEING SO OVER BEARING. North Carolina.

[@davidmerkel1874]

Lucky your rain held off, another interesting pour, great crew and boss

[@robertkribs9513]

Love to see Steve's reaction to dad's slow explanation of mixing the sealer! Now Steve, you need to realize that a big part of the "middle aged man" syndrome is to explain and teach! I agree with some of the other commenters that the editing / production is getting better and better. Your daughter is handling that part, right? A few more kudos there wouldn't hurt!

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

After 30 years of “hurry up Steve” “less talking, more working Steve” “Concrete sets the pace Steve”, it’s a nice feeling to be able to joke around with my dad now haha thanks for watching!

[@garybruno4360]

It’s really sad that all the people that view this channel don’t subscribe, you do a great job.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I am patient hopefully they will come around

[@jmconcretecoloradosprings]

Exceptional pour. The joint layout was perfect. And as always a great job and awesome video!

[@BloodSweatTearsConcrete]

Love the color of that patio

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

nice joint layout, looks sharp

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

I like how you explain what you do. With having completely no concrete experience it's great to learn tips and tricks incase I try it one day. Thanks.

[@classicadirondack]

Nothing better than a small business owner who actually works with his crew as opposed to those who stand back and simply barks orders.

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

My first job I worked for a guy who owned 5 Am/Pm gas stations and when we needed help he would empty the outside garbage cans and pickup the trash around the parking lot. Last I heard 7 years ago he owned 20+ gas stations. To your point, you don't have to be a dick to be successful.

[@lowmanagain]

Wait a minute i been flipping houses since i was 17. I was carrying golf clubs at 15. I bought and sold over 400 houses and worked on them all. At 45 dont you think i should relax now and supervise the guys using my bobcats and excavators and lifts etc.

[@kevinjustice5102]

I’m 33 have 4 year old small business doing concrete paving excavating demolition. The old days of barking orders have been over. turn over rate is crazy anymore ppl will quit for any reason or try and get fired so they can collect unemployment. 3/10 ppl work out for what I’m tryin to build a strong unit where everyone comes take pride in there work and build you up so you could be your own boss if you wanted to but pay them enough so they don’t. Cause I want to be able to groom a crew to work and let them go do work and work on next crew but mostly 35 and under age group are ether late everyday and do bare minimal. But I want to be able to be 50 and be able to take it easy and enjoy things much more.

[@lowmanagain]

@@kevinjustice5102 see the difference between me and you, is that im a licensed builder. I still make my money off giving orders, because i can just sub most things out. Im a real estate investor so luckly i kept some very nice properties along the way. Im stopping when im collecting 20k a month from rent. Im almost there. I have about 2 or 3 more commercial propeeries to build that im keeping, and im just going to stick to new construction, and do contracting work and keep giving orders.

[@classicadirondack]

@@lowmanagain A house every 2 weeks for 18 years is a frantic pace--my admiration. hope you live long enough to retire in good health

[@healingangels4853]

What you have done cutting a triangle near the line cut in the front door is besides professional, an awesome decision, as always you do. Congratulations, amazing work!

[@davidglaum2538]

Every time I watch your videos I am impressed with the work you and your men are doing. I doubt that most people in your type of work can’t hold a candle to what you are doing.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you for saying that

[@jefffahner6787]

I am a regular. I am amazed at how much concrete you lay in one day.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

We have a great team

[@NathanVogt]

Great work. I am going to steal that v idea for not ending a cut dead into another new slab.

[@kingkong7617]

Another job well done by a professional crew.

[@chucksmith155]

Tom what you mean the driveway came out real nice ? nothing you do is nice it’s well beyond nice it’s always masterpieces of work you and crew do I enjoy seeing a new Vimeo every day

[@freshpaint100]

I enjoy your videos. Your work is "Top O the Line". Admire your work ethic. You have to be very proud of your boys. Thank You.

[@jeanniealford4234]

It is important to your crew that you complement: "thank you, Steve" or "thanks Jim". You all seem to work well together. If something needs done, someone jumps in and does it.

[@lonnien.clifton1113]

YALL IT LOOKS LIKE REAL STONE GOOD WORK AND GOD BLESS

[@earlhollar1906]

When you have it in fast forward with the music, your crew reminds me of the German acrobats Turners. Working in unison to produce a beautiful outcome. The Tuurnvereine gymnastics clubs were the reason gymnastics is one of the major events in the Olympics!

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

I like the wire method, I will have to try it! can you do it w steps as well or just plates

[@andybawn1]

Great idea drill the rebar right into the foundations of the house so the water can leak down between the path and house, rust the rebar and blow out your foundations

[@grumpyleavemealoneoldman]

i dont leave comments on many sites i am on, but your site and watching you guys work, its an art, its really beautiful. have you ever thought about making up a small stamp with your name on it to leave on every job?

[@jakeschisler7525]

Tom, how about introducing the group of men doing this work?

[@viankalobosvalenzuela7456]

Hermoso trabajo 👌 quedó muy hermoso el estampado del concreto 👌😍 saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱👌

[@davidbehnke4417]

Why would they put a meter base on the front porch? Excellent video!

[@Thanosisnotreal]

Poor planning

[@Artist21st]

You do fantastic work!

[@charlessessions7293]

Nice all round work guys !! I just Subscribed !! I can never stop watching 👀 what yall do is interesting ! Good video 📹 !!!

[@donangst9120]

Another great job explaining

[@antonettebroomfield8550]

Looks really good!!

[@kangaroo505]

Great work. Really enjoying you video's. Kangaroo Island South Australia

[@johnelliott6738]

As great as all your projects look, I'll bet they're even better looking in person?!

[@elroysuggen9821]

Question about the front door step, it does not look deep enough. Somebody with a size 12 boot it looks like part of boot would hang over the step. Why is this step not deep?

[@geraldblackwell1387]

It is a door sill, not a "step"

[@Concretewiththehauses]

It is just a sill. to be stepped over

[@casycasy5199]

love the back patio, shocked they didn't do it for the front, but i like the broom look also.how do you seal the edge of a pool .do you use a sponge on the edge

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Those are tough we usually just use a paint roller and go really slow

[@chrisclausen6587]

Question about the way you formed the step. When you finish the face of the step do you just cut the wire flush? Will the wire rust and show on the step later?

[@gsettlemyre]

Look close at the 15:56 mark as (Mr. Tom himself, not Mr. Jim, I stand corrected) is addressing the issue, he cuts in about an inch or more and repacks the hole before final finish, was wondering the same!

[@chrisclausen6587]

@@gsettlemyre Sorry I did notice that after I sent the question. Thanks for the response! I am curious to see if you use non-tinted concrete and the wire is ~ 1" deep if the steel eventually bleeds through. I really like his method of attachment.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Good question we try and cut a deep into the concrete

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks good answer

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

@@gsettlemyre that was my dad, not Jim hahaha

[@ammanstocks2869]

Hi Tom, Can you please explain a little more about Majestic Ashler Slate and Sealing processes ? I would like to install Ashler Slate stamping for our sidewalks which is about 200*4, 800 sqft. Do you pre-mix color with concrete and apply stamps ? Can you please let me know what material needed and the process to achieve the look you have ? Much appreciated.

[@davidwhiren817]

A good man see's a job & does that job !!!

[@samhouston3524]

You are top notch in the work you do. Can a 2 inch layer of concrete be put on an existing sidewalk to raise the height. My sidewalk settled 2 inches causing a 9 inch step up to the landing.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

If possible there are companies out there that can pump that up into place see if you can go that route first I don’t like the 2 inches probably would not last thanks for watching

[@vwpassat2507]

hello what liquid is that. I want to do that at my house. looks perfect and very good. your work is also very professional

[@joeynoname7023]

Short question for a Concrete with the Hauses. do you do concrete outside in the winter time? All of the cold and the blowing snow. Love the video great job. 👍👍

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Yes we do only when we have to do it it’s a pain you really have to protect the concrete

[@garysmallwood1]

Simply Beautiful! Gary from Ga.

[@jimshoe6828]

Tom, you have an incredible crew!👍👍 Hate to be that guy, but you know they make shoe covers🤔. You could have a couple of pairs in your pocket and slip them over your shoes when spraying the coatings on the new concrete. I think it's the voice of my Mom in my head hollering don't be walking outside in your socks!!

[@DarrellWellsDifferentStuff]

Nice job Tom.

[@ovidiuciuparu6421]

Great job but i still have a question. What is the purpose of the finish edge because I don’t this is looking good on these jobs?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

A lot of people in this area do like that look everybody has their opinion thanks for watching

[@lynnwitte5655]

Love your videos...you make it look so easy.but I know how hard it is because I've helped my husband do a couple of small jobs..Yikes...heavy work..trying to get him to stamp some sidewalks around our house but he says those stamps cost a lot....do you know where you can get them for a good price??? Thanks for showing us how??? You do beautiful work!!!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Most places that sell them do rent them as well thanks for watching

[@SirAnthony25]

What does your guys do in off season? How do you keep them for the next year?

[@john0119]

Nice Job, you guys add alot of Value to a Home. Have you ever had a Dump Buddy Tip Over ? And how about a Introduction to the Guys 👍

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Y’all know Steve the rest are comfortable behind the scenes thanks for watching

[@guyfuller1369]

Everything you guys do is so impressive. Like to see an exposed aggregate job.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

We do have one coming up

[@jimputnam2044]

i LIKE YOUR ATTENTION TO DETAIL. Most people don't seem to give a sh*t anymore. I see a lot of shoddy work being done.

[@rorybellamy2533]

i see the corners cracked on many driveways , did you think about bringing some rubber slippers for your feet instead of walking around in socks?

[@everydayheroes436]

Developers had to replace the driveways in our entire neighborhood because of breaking up with small corner sections

[@paultant6741]

Have watched most of your videos and you do great work. Just a question. Never seen you tap the timber or formwork to get rid of air bubbles or vibrate to close the concrete.?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

We always tap and vibrate steps and selves thanks for watching sounds like you’ve poured some concrete

[@douglasmorton6121]

Nice work Men!

[@RHEC1776]

How do you keep that wire from leaving rust marks once done

[@richc9890]

I wish you were closer to South Central NY State. I'd love to hire you and the crew.

[@everydayheroes436]

With all due respect, all the angle driveway joints will NOT hold up at all, in our neighborhood and another close by, the developer had to come in and replace every single one of them. Although they were done by various contractors, the driveway corners started breaking up because of the small angles not holding up after a couple of years, especially when the homeowners had large pickup trucks. The city has now banned them completely. They simply fail after time.

[@enginestore7092]

I came to say the exact same thing, it happened here. The cosmetics didn't hold up and started breaking up because the sections were way too small just like in this video

[@amazingrandom]

Yes! Same thing happened to our neighborhood! The developers thought it would look good but the small section corners started failing within a year!

[@thclvlshi]

With all due respect, i doubt they care about your opinion, im sure theyve been doing the same for 30 years , bet it they still do it , probably works . Sorry your neighborhood had bad contractors

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

I guess someone forgot to tell that to the driveways we did 30 years ago because that’s when we started doing them and they still look great.

[@usdivesupply1023]

@@GunpowderandFreedom highly doubt that if they're small angle joints. That's why cities are banning them. Unless its sheer dumb luck

[@jimkemp308]

Do you use clear stone for you base or 1 inch crusher run? It looks like clear to me my specs always called for crusher run. Canada.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

2-B lime stone no dust I like how it locks together and still get good drainage thanks for watching

[@steveniemyer9288]

The concrete work is awesome. I know this has nothing to do with the concrete or your work but that meter location on the front porch looks awful. My eye is drawn right to it. A big,, expensive and beautiful home like that and the meter is on the front of the house, makes no sense to me.

[@jeffweber8244]

Yep. Same.

[@barbatosthewatcher6028]

I also wonder is this common in this area cause I’d be very upset after spending hundreds of thousands on all of the work an the meter is on my front porch

[@lexxstarr9700]

Agree, it's an eye sore! My eyes caught that as well.

[@Anto5351]

Hello from Ireland.. 👍

[@kernelfactory7839]

Great job on the concrete, but what type of builder installs the electrical meter on the front porch? That is hideous looking.

[@davidowens3069]

I agree, great concrete work but what the heck were the electricians thinking!

[@fintan3563]

Good morning. I’m the first comment. I enjoy watching! 👍👍👍

[@michaelbrausch8874]

I never thought that watching concrete dry would be entertaining! What are they going to do about that steep grade by the rear patio?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

We are in the plan quite often I’ll get some pictures as it moves forward

[@ithacacomments4811]

I am not a fan of concrete....but, you guys make it into art.

[@davidwhiren817]

Heavy is the head that wears the crown !!!

[@conormegan2824]

You sure get that concrete in

[@brianagnew7634]

Does the wire tie bleed rust out the of the face of the step after time?

[@haroldledbetter2867]

Was wondering about that myself. How deep in do you cut the wires? Looks like they were just skimmed over.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

It does not we cut it about a half inch deep in the concrete and it’s such a small piece of wire I have never had an issue with that thanks for watching

[@parismountainliving3976]

Great job

[@whocares6698]

Not sure if its the angle or not but that little step at the door looks awfully small and not level. Is it just a bad camera angle or is there a reason for that?

[@mikepedersen1061]

There are several things I would like to comment about…. The overall aspect is good and the final results are good…. My first stamp job and colored concrete was at a Chevrolet Dealership I built as a general contractor and stamping colors in concrete was new in 1988… since then I’ve learned allot with different ways and techniques of doing things accomplishing the same results and long lasting performance…. I’ve built allot in Pittsburgh, West Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia and now Primarily in Florida…. I can give you a number of tips but I don’t want any navigate negative results but all in all you do good

[@brutebetter9188]

Too bad the electric meter is on the front porch. Very important to pack the ground. 😊

[@kadirbakrinchannel]

Very nice

[@liveonthefarm9415]

I love you both. I hope to be like you

[@eddieleon39]

Reason why you don't use epoxy when installing rebar to existing concrete for better strength over the years... instead of dry fitting the rebar?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

We have done that in the past on different applications on these projects we just drill a hole and put the rebar in especially when we hit two different walls it would have a hard time pulling out out Thanks for watching

[@olnamgrunt9857]

Like I said before you give concrete character.

[@randomsecrets]

You can't do driveway corners like that anywhere around here now. 10 sq ft. Is the MINIMUM for any section that makes contact with the street in almost every city around here. The reason is that if the sub grade fails, Even with rebar, and a tire runs over the joint, there's not enough surface area to prevent the corner from raising up potentially causing damage and endangering pedestrians. They simply won't allow any diagonals that small at all. I understand the reason why you do it, but you put a lot of faith in the dirt work not failing

[@loo9904]

Hello from Russia. Great job. We would certainly have a cat running over your concrete - while it is still not frozen. joke.

[@mikeelwood8626]

This channel and the filming gives you as the boss a good opportunity for more supervision and oversight, doesn’t it?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

It actually does it is nice to step back and watch the guys do their thing that they’re so good at

[@joshuaweiler4566]

I can't believe the concrete splatter on the wall usually you guys are really clean, not to bust your balls or anything! Stuff happens like that 😁👊✌

[@jimcurrin7043]

Awesome

[@wallaceloper637]

The doors on the patio the blue marks what is it. How often are they reseal(👻) just asking

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Good question a new patio like that first year and second year and then you can start skipping every other or every two years Thanks for watching

[@benzboston]

all that talk about not screwing or tapconing into the finished stone and then he screws that bracing piece to the finished door casing.great job haha

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

He didn’t screw into the door casing?

[@sergioaleman8911]

You said you were gonna saw cut off corner of step yesterday

[@Concretewiththehauses]

That was the plan. but I decided to go off center of the door instead it made a more even balance in the pads I like that you were paying attention thanks

[@usdivesupply1023]

A LOT of towns have banned any joints that small on driveways especially where they meet the streets. We had to have ours replaced because they started failing and the house is only 2 years old.

[@rrdble78]

What size stone is in your concrete mix.. and what mix are you using

[@Concretewiththehauses]

For our plain concrete it is 2- B lime stone for our Stamp mix it is 1B gravel thanks for watching

[@jasonmaroszek7022]

What is the name of the material you use for curved forms and does it come in different lengths and thicknesses

[@ArnieD17]

Believe he said PVC trim board.

[@dougsweldingfabrication953]

It seems like with that being the front door, you'd want a platform outside the doors to walk out on/ in from, so you don't immediately have to step up or down. Looks like a nice house, and should have been better planned out.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Most houses we do have a step at the front door

[@dougsweldingfabrication953]

@@Concretewiththehauses interesting… I wonder if it’s something that varies around the country.

[@boborzech3367]

what ya gettin a sq ft for new construction? 1$ sq ft?

[@concreter6832]

Why is the front step so small.

[@dansundberg2526]

Who decided the electric service location ?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I don’t know

[@enginestore7092]

The small concrete sections will fail and start breaking up if the owner has f250 and larger trucks. Happened here

[@jimmieusaf-pol5818]

Pretty much exactly what the contractor clown told one of my sisters and brother-in-law, when theirs started failing, that my brother-in-laws pick up was to big...what? What the contractor failed to mention was, they didn't use near enough compacted stone, zero rebar in those areas, and no expansion joint material against the street, all of which they found out from the much better professional contractor that fixed it. It's been over five years now with no problems. Oh, and the original concrete clown company is no longer in business!!

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

TOM, likin the 'star design' cuts off the front porch! (It's too bad the electric meter was placed in the front alcove, takes away from the look of curb appeal. BUT...your work doesn't!!!) Good stuff

[@casycasy5199]

what do you mix the permateck with

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Just water When it evaporates it’s ready for sealer thanks for watching

[@doucetrr2007]

Shaken vs. Stirred is always better. 007.

[@bearsnavy6805]

Tom how many socks do you go through in a year ?....lol

[@jeradclark]

@15:32 Steve is jamming the end of the trowel in the relief cut. Is he angry? :)

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

I was opening the tool cut up to force the crack to follow the tool cut. Cracks always happen off hard corners like that so this helps to insure the crack will follow the tool cut. Thanks for watching!

[@jeradclark]

@@GunpowderandFreedom I knew the answer would be something reasonable, but I kinda like the idea of taking out some frustrations on the cement and stabbing it. Lol.

[@GunpowderandFreedom]

@@jeradclark hahaha I’d be lying if I said I’ve never stabbed it out of frustration haha