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This video documents the challenges faced by a construction crew during a concrete pour for a large footing in the mountains. Initially, the plan went smoothly, but heavy rain and thunderstorms caused unexpected complications. The concrete truck had difficulty navigating the slippery terrain, and the site was flooded with water, threatening to undermine the rebar. The crew worked quickly to divert the water, clean the rebar, and use the remaining concrete efficiently. Despite the unexpected obstacles, they were able to complete the pour, demonstrating their expertise and problem-solving skills in the face of adverse weather conditions. The video highlights the unpredictable nature of construction work and the importance of adaptability on the job site.
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[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

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[@FJB2020]

Tried it and all I got was chinese junk that looked like it came from the dollar store...

[@solbergsindre]

I'm just imagining Arlo watching this video, with a nice cup of coffee in a warm, comfy chair

[@Witcherq]

Oh Arlo is chillin'!

[@user-gk2ut8mc5e]

#missArlo

[@Can_non69]

Cheers Arlo! Glad you're not in that muck

[@thomastimothy777]

Mr Arlington hasn’t got time for any of that in retirement

[@ShellymanStudios]

😂😂

[@deathfrombeloved]

My god this was hands down the most dramatic and stressful episode I've ever seen of PBB. That concrete truck full send was absolutely crazy, glad everyone made it out okay!

[@adrianterencehand]

Stressful is right, I did not expect to tune in for some high pressure jeopardy tonight!

[@williambenner5531]

Gonna weigh in here…. As you guys close in on ONE MILLION subscribers…I cannot imagine a more intense and remarkable episode telling the story of who you are and how well you do what you do. PBB is my always “check first”channel for new content. I hope each of you is feeling you are😅 an important part of a successful enterprise, because I believe you are. Erik…an amazing job of pulling off filming and editing an extreme circumstance episode. I’ve been watching since way before Jamie’s accident and this one is a “never forget”. Jason, Ray, Johnno …and “the” Jamie…you guys are the best…. I helped a bit with Arlo’s retirement…but still I’m blown away with the gratitude your community wished him the best in retirement. To each of you…Thank You…bb

[@mojotarvin5370]

Holy crap! That guy driving the death star concrete truck! 😱 He was not going to get stuck on that mountain! 😂

[@TheSurvivor1963]

The driver did exactly right, don't brake when the tires loose track. If the wheels are blocked you loose the ability to steer the vehicle, it will act like a sled. Let the wheels roll and you'll be able keep the vehicle on course.

[@michaelleinen1949]

I can’t for the next 100 episodes of this build

[@curiouscat3384]

Y'all win the award for "Everything is Figure-out-able". Wow perseverance and resourcefulness, my favorite qualities in a work crew.

[@scottsweeney1527]

wow, that was a hell of a day for all you guys! Love how everyone stayed positive and got the job done! very impressive

[@saluttttt5]

100%

[@danielspano3406]

Holy Hell. I can’t believe you guys stayed in such a good mood. Was Jono passing out gummy’s?

[@kennystwo7873]

“I’ve had a Chevy before” classic love the videos guys

[@Jake_Bear]

"Shoveling sucks." Truer words have never been spoken.

[@AlwaysSearching..]

It’s very subjective! Could also be enjoyable compared to other jobs on site that day 😂

[@troyqueen9503]

Ask my wife.😂😂

[@tabletopchef]

Concrete day is always the most stressful day on the site. Weather, truck timing, boom lengths, form work failing, crappy mixes, grumpy drivers, traffic. Keeping a good North Carolina happy attitude throughout the day…props boys.

[@BillKarwin]

My wife's father was a builder and a miner all his life. He was also a Seabee in WWII, building airstrips on Pacific islands. He's been gone since the 90's, so she loves your videos because they remind her of her father's stories. This episode was super dramatic, but even when the challenges are smaller scale, it's so reassuring to see people doing good quality work, supporting each other, and persevering when things don't go as planned. We've watched almost all your videos, at least one per day over lunch. Thank you!

[@user-xk3my8zr6z]

Great teaching moment to show people the challenges of building and how Mother Nature can impact what you do. Great teamwork!!!

[@moxielouise]

Love the energy Max is bringing to the crew. If you can just convince him to get rid of the dip he'll thank you down the line. Lost a friend in his 40s because of the stuff. I think everyone else has covered the the chaos of your day but for one thing..when you did your spiderman stretch across the rebar were you able to stand back up yourself or did you need help? Lol it looked precarious. From the overhead shot the concrete flow looked like the Pac Man in his maze

[@joshuacole1017]

That was a movie. A nice and easy start, drama and intrigue in the middle, and a satisfying resolution.

[@dspears666]

That’s what she said

[@seekersofrhythm]

So impressed. Great work under pressure. I would have loved to work with your team on my past builds as designer/project manager. There are some amazing contractors here in the UK but it always seems to be an uphill struggle getting them to work together when something beyond anyone's control happens like flooding. I am a big fan of your channel and the team you have. Look forward to seeing the next part of the new build. I'm getting all nostalgic having to retire earlier than I had hoped due to side effects of aggressive Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy to treat neck and throat cancer. (cancer all gone) anywho, I am rambling on so I shall say best wishes anr stay safe J.

[@theresateegarden9147]

Sending prayers for you. We have a wonderful God!

[@onabudget444]

Yeah okay cool project manager

[@michaelsparks6084]

Wishing you the best in your recovery brother, hang tough!

[@PaulMikna]

"Zero to stupid like so fast..." I don't know how you guys stay so positive! Keep up the great work!

[@albertorozco5981]

Those are some dang good cement truck drivers. Hands down. That company has the best drivers. 👌

[@adjuaayoluwa892]

First time mom and these videos helped me pass time putting together my daughters changing table and crib !! thanks guy... that rains is crazy tho!!!

[@janettedarlington4152]

This is my 5 year old dream. Watering day is mud heaven and she was super jealous watching with me. For serious this giant mud pile just blew her mind

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Haha!! Awesome

[@scottfrazier131]

Pro tip guys. When pouring footings paint a mark on the dirt everywhere you have a grade pin. That way when your pouring and floating it out you can look for the paint mark and know where your grade pin is.

[@Niekwood]

I’m glad to see that we are not the only ones having this type of weather during foundation construction.. days like these gives you appreciation for the sunny days. greets from the Netherlands

[@jermiester7772]

My wife and I have been watching your channel for two years now. Thoroughly enjoy the attention to detail, and to give the customer the best product as they would expect. This, of course is done with a great team and we enjoy all your coworkers and miss Arlo of course. We seen the good days and we have also seen the bad days. About 50% of our TV watching is KZbin. We do have a premium membership, and we have been following KZbin for the last 10 years, or more. We only have 14 KZbinrs we subscribed to, at least four of them are homebuilders like yourselves. We even subscribed to Jay’s channel and he started his own. In today’s world with many construction companies having a tough time finding reliable, hard-working individuals it looks like you got the right team. Thanks for making hard work. Look fun.

[@greybear3090]

I think you guys get the award for "best underwater contractors!"

[@scottm2828]

That was the craziest, most entertaining Perkins video ever. Well done boys!

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

Thanks Scott!! Was definitely in the top 10 of most challenging workdays of our career

[@jimmymcclelland3727]

Concrete whiskey stick look them up. I pour concrete for a living that’s what we use for footers. To level them and smooth them off

[@Macgyxer]

What are your thoughts on the wet concrete footings being flooded with muddy water? I’ve never heard anyone say concrete setting under inches of water is “no big deal”. Doesn’t water dilute the mix and mess up the slump? I’m not a concrete guy so go easy on me.

[@jimmymcclelland3727]

@@Macgyxer As long as the water doesn’t get mixed in it’s fine. They were okay cause it just sat on top. Cylinders that the company I work for has to make to see breaking strength. Actually sit in water for like a month.

[@YGHF]

That was insane. Thanks for the documentary! Holy crap

[@gingerjackson1142]

I just found you guys . My father-in-law was a cabinet maker. My second Husband was a builder. I sure enjoy watching you all build homes from ground up and I sure enjoy watching it all come together. I live in lower Alabama 35 minutes from Gulf Shore.

[@lisapochecalhoun]

These are a bunch of good, level-headed, personable men. I usually learn a thing, sometimes two, from each of Erik's videos. Today it was more like ten or twelve new things!

[@elbertakibler]

Wish I was in the mountains in the summer helping with the build. Elberta is hot from now till November.

[@troyqueen9503]

Hey Ginger I’m with you on the comment. Watching from Vancouver Island 🏝️🇨🇦

[@RageDaug]

I got a whole new level of appreciation for you guys today. The way you kept your spirits up throughout the downpour and cleaning out the water was amazing to see. Would have been so easy just to piss and moan at the bad luck.

[@michaelfarmer537]

Damn good job boys!You guys all did amazing! And the shot of the concrete pushing the water out deserves some kind of an award! No wasn’t an option today! ❤🇺🇸

[@MrJonnyb1234]

Fun fact, I'm a local 310 Cleveland building trades laborer. Those front loader mixer cant deliver concrete in downtown because it's a union laborers job to place the concrete and those trucks take away a laborers job. Mumbo jumbo that been a thing since the 80s. When we work on the outskirts of town we get them. They are usually extremely good operators and frees up a hand for that truck. PS that hollow grade pin is a good idea. I'll definitely try that on our next footer.

[@claire.mrs.t]

With the scale and drama of this build, Jono’s gentle comedy, Jay’s shirtless dadbod and Jamie’s wet T-shirt winning entry. This is shaping up to be the best series so far. It may even surpass the airbnb build?? Really looking forward to the framing part, it’s going to be epic!

[@EmilioBuilds]

That seems like it was a nightmare, you guys did a good job at handling it!

[@user-vz3sh9un6s]

Берегите себя, парни, вы крутые! Не понаслышке знаю какой это тяжелый труд. Удачи и хорошей погоды!

[@renderwood]

Woah, PBB starts to get some Ice Road Truckers level intensity! U guys rock!

[@steve9207]

Loved the drone video of the concrete truck!

[@Bishopaaronbeachy]

I’m in central Indiana, we’ve had the front loader concrete trucks all my life. I’ve heard the south generally has the rear unloaders. I’m loving the videos guys! Looking forward to watching you build this one!

[@lethargicmotorsport2025]

Front loaders is about all I see in middle Tennessee and north west Florida.

[@Bishopaaronbeachy]

They are spreading 😉

[@andrewhobbs4416]

Kentucky guy here...Front load is all we have here also. Every time I see a video with those rear ones I just laugh. They look so strange.

[@bpmunroe]

Watching the concrete pushing the water out of the form was pretty cool.

[@MikeHarris1984]

You guys would like to pour out here in Phoenix. Only rains a few days a year and sunny and hot like 350 days a year. Only have to pour at 2am in summer because thats rhe coolest time to pour when its only 102 out

[@rochelle1117]

Y'all really had to roll with the punches to get your concrete poured in this mess. Really impressive perseverance.

[@MikeHarris1984]

That cement truck Looks like the Canon that you'd fire a clown out of

[@PerkinsBuilderBrothers]

That’s exactly exactly what Jono thought as well

[@LilYeshua]

Front discharge concrete trucks. They're Oshkosh and they were $200,000 each a few years ago. The amount of air entrainment makes a big difference on concrete workability. Delvo encapsulates each cement particle keeping the concrete from interacting and depending on the dosage and temp of the concrete can put it to sleep for a while. Back when my concrete employer was experimenting with delvo we sold a load of delvo treated concrete to one of our good footing customers for half price. The concrete had too much delvo in it and the footing finally set up two weeks later. I took a load of leftover concrete home with me for a footing and it took a day and a half to set up.

[@jcdrake01]

I have tremendous stress just watching this. Wow, glad you all made it with your zen intact.

[@anobody5708]

Love that you guys kept a positive attitude throughout the entire process and just worked around it and figured it out. True professionals.

[@thebl4ckd0g]

Ahh good 'ole NC summers. Those wonderful pop-up storms or occasional fronts coming thru. Next purchase by the Perkins Builder Brothers: a water removal pump! :)

[@ToughCanadian]

I appreciate seeing what happens when unexpected crazy amounts of rain come. That was great, thanks for sharing.

[@thepagan5432]

Building in the rain, a typical British Summer pastime. The times when we've built a wood/plastic sheet shelter, too numerous to count. The sane concrete guy was cool, the other concrete guy was possessed by the spirit of Evel Knievel. The gang sure earned their money. Jono's trick with Jaime's window, I recall doing it on an old Ford Anglia in 1972, time flies by. Take care and be safe 👍

[@yodaiam1000]

Aluminum reacts with concrete to produce hydrogen gas. It causes a bunch of bubbles in the concrete. Aluminum components that are embedded in concrete usually need a coating on them.

[@KevinMorse]

This... hopefully the brothers see this comment and don't try the hollow aluminum trick in the future.

[@nicholasgunter2141]

That was the most intense/stressful episode I've seen to date. Good job guys!

[@rickdeschenes1598]

I did concrete foundations more than 20 years ago, I stopped at 30 and am 59. We had front loaders back then. Great video, I watch homesteading sites, I have tried to explain how to temporary tie strings with the twist and pull. Your video showed it on day 1!

[@vonnyrotten]

talk about chaos! That was nuts. Maybe you should consider some sort of onsite pump to have handy, even a few garden hoses could've really helped using the submerged siphon method! Maybe your guys at Vevor can hook you up if they make a pump. Obviously that was a lot of water, and it would've taken a while without a heavy duty version but I do think it could've made a big difference and could definitely help in many other circumstances.

[@zacharybyrne9723]

I’m a young structural engineer and I love getting to see the on site side of how all this gets done. I’ve done a few custom homes in y’all’s area so it’s cool to see some of the struggles and triumphs and imagine how my own projects are going!

[@Echobox999]

On the next video "This video is brought to you by Vevor and they have kindly provided us with this amazing water pump!" Great work dudes and way to stay calm, I would have been freaking out seeing those footings flooded!!

[@Catherineann413]

Great work! Had me going holy s…..when the cement truck started slipping on that hill😵👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻🤗 Glad it all worked out 🥰

[@eighty1977]

Appreciate every single video and time you take to make them happen. Hope to see many more years of content my friend. God bless ❤️

[@gregorypmullins]

Calm heads under pressure, Perkins Builder Brothers style!

[@doumor99]

They tried using those type of cement trucks in Arizona and all they did was scoop hot air into the drum and set the concrete before it got to the site it is so hot here they make the concrete in the truck with ice to give them travel time too.

[@hectorhugomendez5507]

your right on how to figure ow many yards i also pumped concrete for Leon Crouse drilling, shoring, and pumping, my pump was bad ass, it took longer sometimes to switch trucks than it took to empty one, good times, let me tell you as a pumper it can get really tough on some jobs, I had blowout pumping big rock I know what concrete taste like, and why you all should wear safety glasses got it directly into my eye no chance to even blink I couldn't see for like almost a week but took like a week and half before i could see clearly again, any way love the footing nice and clean.

[@user-gk2ut8mc5e]

Y'ALL are fantastic!!!

[@SeanBrittnyShyanna]

THAT'S WHAT I JUST SAID !.... Definitely brothers... That get along well.

[@shaunwootton798]

Well done!! You guys turned a crappy hand into a positive productive day! &, Max, you'd be welcome on my team any day! You're not scared to muck in & get dirty on the worst jobs & still come out smiling! Good job all round, guys!! This one's going to be epic!

[@michaell.maloney4026]

Pouring concrete Ftgs and/or SOGs are absolutely the MOT stressful part of every project. Non barred! Great job guys!

[@danielfluty1373]

Anyone here seen Stud Pack’s foundation nightmares last year? They would have PTSD if they say this! Great job guys. Tough work.

[@Scareface79]

The calculated concrete volume must be multiplied by 1.2, which is the compaction factor for concrete. Sorry for my English. A mason from Hungary.

[@dbstelly]

Well I have a new favorite episode! I’ve had some bad pours in Louisiana but nothing like the side of a mountain! Great recovery guys!👍

[@hunterjudkins8565]

Pretty interesting, I’m a builder in Utah and all we’ve ever had onsite were the front chute mixer trucks. Looks great!

[@marymigliore3396]

That beats anything I've ever seen !! OMG ! You got it done , though !!! I hope You don't get sick. I LOVE YOU ALL @ P.B.B. !!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@StudPack]

Dang guys... this one was tough to watch! This video gave us severe flashbacks 🤣

[@GraingerProductions]

Wow. That was awesome. We had a similar storm here a few weeks ago that was a total pop up. Lasted about 15 minutes, 2-3 inches of rain, and baseball sized hail. Never seen anything like it. Seems like you all got a wash out too at nightmare timing. Awesome that you made the best of it.

[@w2ttsy670]

That downpour gave me flashbacks to 2022 where we had continuous rain like that for 9 months. We paused the start of our build when the weather turned, but a lot didn’t and many ended up with unexpected pools forming in their foundations instead. Glad you battled through and got it done!

[@davebattle74]

Great stuff. Also I appreciate that y'all are family friendly my kids enjoy watching the process as well.

[@Iwan.Spillebeen]

You can hear the stress in Eric's voice in this episode, his accent started getting thicker and thicker. That is the first time in years that I truly heard the worry in his voice so much. But what a testament to the entire crew and the concrete drivers to pull it through nonetheless. Mad respect earned above and beyond what you already had. Love the channel, been following for years and looking forward to every single episode!

[@marcmulder1640]

Wow, that was a hectic day! Loved how you solved the problems! That truck driver is indeed crazy!

[@justabry13]

Your craziest episode yet. Can’t believe you kept your cool. Amazing to watch. Just an incredible episode, truly.

[@GatewayCustomContracting]

Wow, my heart sank for you guys when the rain rolled in! Great work sticking it out and making the best of the situation!

[@TSchwimm]

this series is one of my favourite things on the entire internet!

[@rubenreyes2000]

Amazing how you dealt with the rain. Can I ask some questions? Would you be willing to answer them in your next video? - Is it worth adding wood panels on the sides to make sure the footings are of a consistent width? - With such lengthy footings, do you expect it to crack in some spots? Is that an issue? - how do you test the ground before laying the footings to make sure it doesn’t settle with the weight? Thank you!

[@bridgettemckinney5143]

Dude, the most intense PBB episode ever😳😬 all I can say is you ALL rocked it out that day! That was definitely “teamwork”. Great job as usual Perkins Bros and crew. Excited for the rest of the build.

[@joeatkins4470]

just wow! what an un believable team! top draw stuff

[@jasonbrennan9186]

Wow that was stressful just watching! Way to go keeping this day from being completely in the ditch (no pun intended!).

[@carolewarner101]

Oh my god!!! Wow...I can't believe you guys salvaged that pour. Can't wait to see the next video to see how that turned out!

[@WanjiruWaithaka]

Watching this was downright stressful. Can't imagine going through it. Bravo you guys. 👏👏👏 Love seeing you work. Can't wait for the rest of this build.

[@merilynp-j294]

Incredible day of a construction company! Can't believe what you had to deal with and yet still managed to get the job done!

[@robertcameron8563]

Great to watch how to overcome a bump in the project and push forward if there is a option.Textbook attitude how to react to a situation........and very good leadership.

[@Tob83]

Holy moly. The new homeowner needs a very good drainage for these kind of rains.

[@DrMJJr]

Jaime in a wet t-shirt = 😍😍😜😜 ALSO, how cool is it to watch that concrete being poured into the footer seeing it push the water out of the trench!!! Crazy!!

[@barrybidell1249]

Great work in the face of adversity! You mentioned in the first or second episode that you could have used wood forms for the footing. That's what we do in Canada, and the nice thing with them is that they're easy to level, and don't fill with water. Keep up the good work!

[@firemanj35]

Jamie, you don't have a concrete calculator? Always always always have a trash pump on pour days. Visqueen and trash pump. Two must haves for pour days. 😂😂😂 front mout trucks are the best way anymore. I'm going to send you one.

[@c.a.g.1977]

Can't imagine how Jaime and Erik and the crew felt during this concrete pour, but on the outside you guys seemed to have kept your cool! Great job, Perkins Crew!

[@lisamcgrath987]

WOW guys! That was a bit of a challenging pour for you all. What a crappy day it turned out to be. Good work! Australia is watching.

[@FrazzledDadsMinis]

What a great testament to persistence and adaptability!

[@martyhanks5977]

What an Insane pour! glad to learn about a new concrete product for future pours!! The hollow tube stake idea is great. I'll be hitting up my elec contractor for his scrap galv 1/2 & 3/4" conduit tubes! even new those are super cheap, better than rebar. Congrats! yall need a cold beer & warm soup.

[@flapwheat]

I don't want to see y'all having a bad time, but this video really displays the plight and determination of hard working tradesman. Much respect!

[@Mizzelphug]

That was nuts. I had torrential downpours daily while renovating my house in 2020 and I was screaming and giving the sky the finger the entire time. You guys handled that situation better than I ever could.

[@1woodberry]

If Max the intern is a tobacco chewer, I hope you can talk him out of that habit. One of my co workers was chew guy, and he lost much of his jaw before he died of cancer. It's a nasty habit.

[@CalebHensinger]

Yes to this!!

[@philipbrown1433]

Not to mention the horror of LIVING with no lower jaw, teeth, and disfigurement. Added bonus is that his partner (girlfriend, wife, whatever) will want to vomit whenever he kisses them. Ugh!

[@lisapochecalhoun]

Agreed! A friend of mine's grandfather had his entire jaw removed in an effort to save him from the oral cancer he got from chewing tobacco. It extended his life a few months at best, not that he had a decent quality of life after that.

[@loragunning5394]

I'm glad someone mentioned this, and others also commented, I was afraid if I was the only one to comment I'd get flamed, hahaha.

[@arresthillary9502]

and millions of other people chew tobacco and smoke and never have any health problems. seed oils, sugar, flouride and alcohol destroy your internal organs, so maybe you should focus on that oh and the alcohol in mouthwash destroys the bacteria in your mouth that feeds the gut flora stop judging people

[@markdoumert]

Props to the pumper as well. I do concrete as well and understand how crappy of a day that was. A good pumper that will stick it out with you makes all the difference

[@rickyborden3287]

Wow, that was stressful. I'm building my first house now and concrete day is stressful enough without a monsoon flooding your footings. Those front dumpers are amazing. When we poured our footings it was the first time I'd ever seen one, I couldn't believe what he was able to do with that truck.

[@judeefitch5751]

My husband (truck driver for the mountains of Colorado) would be that driver. But hey he did the oil fields. So he did things crazier.

[@rgarlinyc]

Oh you poor guys,, what an awful state of affairs. I hate wet and mud and incessant, unwelcome rain. I know you guys will recover, just can't wait to see it happen.

[@albertorozco5981]

Eric, jamie, Jason and Ray , jono and the new guy got down and dirty on this job. Most contractors would left the area at first sprinkle. Awesome men.