Pouring 50 Yards of Concrete for my Dream Shop Floor!!

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[@YouTube]

whew that concrete really gives the shop a smooth look 🤩 12 months later and the progress is amazing, can't wait to see all the content you create in there!

[@whyshouldipickaname]

man even youtube commenting over here. this shopfloor is really nice!

[@DieselCreek]

I can’t wait either!!

[@richardthomas1743]

Hey @KZbin , how come there is nothing that seems to being done about the telegram scams that are posted by the thousands? It is difficult to keep up with removing them when they get posted hundreds at a time , anytime of the day and night. Seems like with all of these algorithms, that there has to be a way to stop this from happening?

[@richardthomas1743]

@@DieselCreek Congratulations Matt! I have never seen youtube make a comment on any videos. From what I understand you are "trending" !! 👍💯 Freaking AWESOME! I know that your subscriber count has been on a steady increase for months. You have earned it Matt , everything is coming together for you including your dream shop! 🎉🎊🎉🎊

[@TSSVillains]

When KZbin comments on a video you know its worth checking out!

[@paulEG6]

That gutter forming machine is genius!

[@bruwin]

Seriously, I was expecting to see a flatbed loaded down with preformed gutters. That machine probably saves them a ton of money on fuel and storage costs.

[@thJune]

Same! Impressed the pants off my ass. Honestly didn’t think those things existed. I’m only used to prefab gutters

[@jonathancotterill168]

Impressive forming machine what a clever Idea to make to length on site and a roll off flat aluminium takes up such little space.

[@jaquigreenlees]

@@thJune The mobile forming has been around since the 1980s, I remember seeing ads for a local company for the service at that time. My paternal Grandmother had her old wooden gutters replaced with them around 1985.

[@BajaBill7]

I had seamless aluminium gutters like this put on my house a few months ago. Absolutely brilliant, so much better than sectional plastic crap!

[@dyconcretepumps]

That's a DY Concrete Pump! Awesome to see our machine getting the job done for you. We can't wait to see you restore one in 20 years! Congratulations on the new shop.

[@Carstuff111]

Seems that every company that has been out to work on the shop, first thing I noticed is all their equipment is clean and well maintained. And then to see the beautiful work they are all doing, too? Plus the work you have put in as well.... this channel is epic, I am so glad I found your channel back when you got the green Autocar. I think the first video was a few days old. It is nice to see how far things have come!

[@JThelen1031]

"Just a concrete floor" may as well be paradise on earth after spending so many years working in the dirt, rock and mud. It looks absolutely amazing, and like the rest of us am just so incredibly stoked to see it all come together for you. Hats off to the crews who did an amazing job for ya.

[@eatsinabeat]

Cracking shop, be amazing when it's finished, but I don't think it will ever be finished, Matt will always find something to add to it, cracking guy & great vids.

[@Vaino_Hotti]

It's EVEN HEATED! And a roof on top! Oh that would be heaven for me, first started wrenching on grass and gravel, now I've upgraded to a paved stone driveway. Still no smooth surface or roof above my head, but it's still nicer than on sharp gravel.

[@dfross87]

Tell me about it! I remember helping to split a tractor in the paddock to change the clutch, because we would have been crawling around in the dirt back home anyway, so why bother dragging it all that way when it didn't gain us better facilities. Different now. Now we have a roof, and a concrete floor, and an overhead crane. SOOOO much nicer.

[@tsant6591]

30 years in concrete and public sector construction, I must say you're doing a great job, and so are the contractors. They did an amazing job on that floor. The slump was perfect, screed work, bull floating and finish work top notch. Congrats Matt!

[@scottsmith1569]

Sir, I had to enter the comments, just to get my faith in humanity restored. If you're on any other construction and concrete KZbin pages, OMG the comments from the peanut gallery are just horrific. HUNDREDS, THOUSANDS of experts telling them they are doing it all wrong! I watched this video very close, I'm no expert just laid many yards is concrete in my time. This contractor seemed flawless. His/her crew was very skilled, a be very professional job. I'm very pleased to see I've yet to see the peanut KZbin gallery attempt to cut down this awesome job. Even more pleased someone with your background also agrees it's a very good job. Thank you! 👍👍

[@chuxmix65]

Industry veteran's comments help me learn too. Thanks.

[@AutoCrete]

I swear, you took the words (and experience) right out of my mouth! If the concrete mix is correct you ought to have a great slab for many years.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

How long does a slab like this needs to cure before a piece of heavy equipment can be parked on top?

[@pinwizz69]

@@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur. Roughly, a month or more according to mix psi, weather and other factors.

[@eddiepatterson5025]

It’s not just a concrete floor this is a milestone for you Matt. You saved your hard earned money for 10+ years and you should be proud of yourself for doing this. This is a game changer for you no more working on dirt for the majority of your projects and content for your channel. Well done Matt and may you have a Blessed One Sir.

[@thinkcasting3182]

That radiant heat is nice too. I'd like to see a wood stove w/ internal boiler and circulatory pump to heat the liquid as a backup and a geo-thermal underground loop to cool the liquid for those hot summer days when you just want to lay on your nice cold (shiny) concrete slab to cool off...

[@davidnichols2125]

Amen 🙏 great job

[@randyadams4664]

I've seen so many slabs where they walk down the rebar or mesh and pour right over it without pulling it up into the mud. Pedestals/ highchairs are a cheap investment to keep the steel up in the slab but I'm amazed how many crews don't use them. These guys did you right and you made damn sure by going out there and personally pulling the mesh up into the slab. Excellent channel.

[@jemijona]

I'm with you on the reo chairs. Surely a couple of bucks that's worth doing.

[@ClassXIRoads]

I haven't comment in a long time Matt, I want to thank you for what you do , so many people eat and take care of their families by going to work long and hard days, and for this day you have provided for them and that is the way it is supposed to be, dozens of people were employed on this pour that were never seen, yet seen or unseen each a valuable cog in a well tuned machine.

[@johnwudarcki9315]

That’s why when they did the lockdown Shitt everything went to hell. You can’t take out part of the machine and expect it to work the same. It will take a long time before we get back to normal, as long as Joebama ByeDone doesn’t screw the pooch to badly

[@ramonclements9879]

That massive shop and surface make for what I call a genuine 'Man Castle'! I could sit and stare at it for hours and then walk on it bare-foot in the middle of winter, all with a big, stupid grin on my face. That is a nice return on all the time, effort, and planning you have put into everything you do, Matt. Hats off to you, sir. I am sure you will use it as it was intended.

[@jackanderson1418]

Great seing your shop coming together I've watched the whole project from ground prep to concrete the guys did a great job with the concrete and gutters thanks for bring us along looking forward to seeing you use it.

[@Snufl]

I'd recommend looking into floor epoxies. It'll last you longer than a wax or sealer and also look nice.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wow 110 Foot of reach for that concrete pump truck that is Cool never seen one that big Before Matt 😮 9:00 @Diesel Creek

[@pauldiesel4582]

Nice to see you got some fine concrete guys to do your dream garage! They understand quality work and went the extra mile finishing the sea container ramp. It’s easy to write even a big check to folks like them, knowing they did the best job possible! We’re all happy for you! 😊

[@berniemods]

Mat, its one of those cases of only those who know, will really know what it means to finally have a dry flat hard heated surface after a long wait - how special a day it is. Great to see it happen.

[@FirstLastOne]

After years working on a cold concrete floors through winter, you will probably fall asleep turning wrench one day on that heated floor and think, why didn't I do this sooner. Only drawback is it's so toasty compared to before that you can nod off on a long day. I've been caught a few times. 😉

[@drunkdunc8738]

Having to drag small wheeled welders, trolleys etc over uneven rocky ground is a thing of the past, from now on it’s gliding effortlessly 👍🍻

[@notajp]

Been working on a dirt floor in my shop for over 10 years……

[@gunrunner4747]

Love the shop Matt! The amount of prep you put in shows in the beautiful shop you produced. On the negative…I am not certain who your target demographic model is, but your music really wrecks it for this old man. I mentioned it before and you told me to turn my sound down. Ok, but I miss your commentary which is what we listen for. Take a poll and see what percentage of viewers like loud “power chords” played repeatedly. Thanks for listening.

[@stevenhogan8476]

I know the feeling your experiencing in building your dream shop. I started mine about 4 years ago and it now complete. Your way ahead of me in completing yours and yours is so much larger, your really going to enjoy the large space. I’ve found I should have gone bigger! Great job! Looking forward to seeing more videos.

[@1pcfred]

Whatever size shop you think you need quadruple that and you might be OK.

[@Northernstar9370]

No question about it, a good, top notch concrete crew are worth their weight in gold! You could see it as they worked, one guy does his part, next guy right behind to do his, all working together, no bunches standing and staring. Those pumpers are awesome too! Sure beats stuck trucks, wheelbarrows and planks! Great video as always Matt, I think I'm almost as excited as you to see the shop coming together. Cant wait for the next video! Cheers buddy!

[@djhaloeight]

Yeah them guys were a well oiled team. Great work.

[@1pcfred]

They didn't look Italian to me. Guinnies are hands down the best masons on the planet. I've worked with them right out of the old country. They came over on a boat sleeping on the stones they set. There's certain kinds of marble that's the only way you're going to get it.

[@markmitchell457]

There's nothing like a concrete slab to work on, unless it's a heated concrete slab in your shop. Congrats! You got it done in 11 months.

[@1pcfred]

I don't know. I worked in a shop once that had tiled floors. Them asphalt tiles? It's a lot easier on the back.

[@emettjones7934]

Please do a in-depth video on your boiler system once you get it hooked up. Looks great! Keep the shop build videos coming.

[@TheTwoticket]

As a backyard mechanic that has laid on the dirt for 30 years I can totally understand how excited you are to have a flat floor to work on that is heated . For example something as simple as using a floor jack to put under a vehicle is a dream on cement. And yes I now have a garage that I can do my repairs in and I still have a smile on my face after years of using the cement floor every time I have a repair to do, it just doesn't get any better than that. Congratulations!

[@thisolesignguy2733]

The concrete guys did awesome! Especially the trucks, that mix was absolutely perfect. I don't think I've ever seen it mixed so awesomely. Maybe it was a mixture of a cool day, or just the perfect set of conditions but man I'm impressed.

[@hectorpascal]

Amazing how those guys can keep an accurate level over such a large floor area.

[@labrd41]

In case you don't know, it's done with laser technology. Back in my day it was done by sighting through an engineer's level.

[@TerryLawrence001]

Proof the the Earth is flat! :-))))))

[@grimreaper6112]

@@TerryLawrence001 yeah thats why rivers flow toward the sea.

[@seanworkman431]

@@grimreaper6112 the creeks flow into the rivers, therefore the sea is mostly diesel.

[@mrnuthatch7004]

@@seanworkman431 lol

[@feron450]

They did an awesome job. Congratulations Matt. You’ve earned it many many times over.

[@jaykellett2327]

I worked 32 years for a company that did concrete research, and I can tell you, that looks like a good batch of "mud". Just the right slump. I saw a pumper just like that at a construction trade show in New Orleans years ago. Impressive machines. I'm only at the 14 min mark, but don't forget to put your initials and year in the concrete! (edit: you put logo on it...LOL) It's "green concrete" for the first 7 days.....no heavy compression or tension!

[@azlobo7]

Your future shop is every guys dream. That is a fabulous job on the concrete! Slowly it is all coming together and you saved and worked to get it, congratulations!!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Im impressed that foam can take the weight of that concrete Very Cool 😮😎 15:57 @Diesel Creek

[@CITYNEWSSUPPORT]

Something cool about watching Concrete flow!

[@surplushunter]

Matt - that was a great pour!!!!! Great concrete work is a tremendous amount of work and takes a great crew that knows what they're doing - you found a great one!! It looks fantastic, you will never be sorry to have that nice floor in the shop.

[@marksaddler]

Nice job Matt- thanks for taking the time to bring us along for the ride 👍

[@brentwelin3612]

Notice how the crew was joking and having fun and still did a great job must be a good company to work for

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Really awesome of the concrete guys to let you record the entire process of the poring to the cutting 😮 wow at how clean and flat that floor is Superb work these guys do Matt 😮 30:10 @Diesel Creek

[@michaelbuettner6560]

Wow! The gutter guys were impressive and made the ladders work for them! However, then the prep you put in before they laid down the concrete, impressive! They sure knew what they were doing on the floor... can't wait to see how it all looks when totally finished. By the way, I always hit the thumbs up button... cause it's aways fun to watch. Thanks!

[@TreeChangeFarmer]

Hey Matt, was waiting to see this being done. Great to get the floor in before the bad weather hits.

[@richardcline1337]

There used to be an old saying when I was growing up decades ago that if somebody was really happy they weren't worth killin'! I think Matt qualifies here! That silly grin on his face says it all!

[@131dyana]

You did a good job on making exspanding and contracting lines. Now just a shop vac. and wow. thank you.

[@jamesdearman814]

you got some very good finishers there matt- and it will look awesome when done. that floor is FLAT - you and they done good - very good. no honeycomb on the edges - excellent work.

[@sydneyevans2637]

Matt, I always enjoy seeing your delight at your successes. Whether it's repairing something that someone else has given up on or completing jobs that are a pain in the butt. You have unmatched enthusiasm that I really admire. Congratulations on making your dream into a reality.

[@doriswlongAgoandfarAway]

I started singing that song just before Matt did. He sings better than I do. Matt keep singing.

[@bitsnpieces11]

INCREDIBLE ENGINEERING and materials that let the arm reach THAT FAR.

[@scottfraser-lp9ss]

been watching your dreams for a while now, I'm retired now, worked on my shop all my life, it never got that nice, enjoy it 24/7 365 My friend

[@johnlowther4068]

Got his priorities straight, shop first, then house. Way to go dude I’m in the 3 car garage class. This shop with crane going to be next level awesome. Has dirt perfect offered any shop advice on things he learned building his?

[@warrenmichael918]

I think DPs only advice would be to go bigger than you think you need, Matt looks like he did that!!

[@jacobkoppel4820]

I bought a 3 car that came with a house! It also has an I beam in the middle. I want to put a trolley and chain fall on it even though I only have 9ft ceilings.

[@juztyn00]

You can live in a shop in a pinch but it's hard to park a dozer in a house.

[@deephorizon1365]

@@juztyn00 good thinking 😂😂

[@jacobkoppel4820]

@@juztyn00 especially now that I have heat

[@25vrd48]

I've dreamed for more than 70 years to build a shop like yours . I'd be super proud as you are Matt . Man that's so NICE . Congratulations on getting this far . AWESOME VIDEO .

[@philipwilliams6270]

Can’t wait to see that over head crane in action

[@artk6177]

I worked in concrete (flat work - as we called it) for 1 summer back in my younger days. I learned enough to be able to set my own forms for pours I want to do. I've set up pours for several slabs, a 2 foot wide by 6 foot tall by 18' long retaining wall, and a $13,000 driveway. Saves a lot of money when you just have to have the crew come out rather than them spending days on prep. Smaller slabs, it would just be me and the finish guy. The driveway had about 8 guys. I stayed out of the way for that one. Your concrete guys were amazing. I love the stress cuts they made and how they angle cut the floor drains. Perfect!

[@TheToolmanTim]

Congrats, Matt. Pretty exciting day indeed! I remember the day we poured concrete in my pole barn like it was yesterday. It was raining cats and dogs that morning, but my concrete guys were working inside and paid no mind to the weather outside. The owner told me he had to keep a close eye on his finishing guy, because he'd keep going until he had a mirror finish if he didn't stop him. I wanted a little texture left because a bit of traction is a good thing when you come inside with snow on your boots or tires for that matter.

[@kenore4003]

Too smooth of a finish can float too much cement to the surface. That cement has little strength and can spall off.

[@garymessina1609]

I'm very happy for you Matt your one of the lucky ones that get to live their dreams great video thanks

[@scottsmith1569]

It's not luck. Hard work pays off. He busts his butt and has EARNED that. Very happy for him.

[@user-ft8wr6le8d]

Howdyyawl from the land down under.Pouring concrete is always a magestic kind of exercise undertaking. Hats off to those that can put it down & make it look fantastic. Its all coming together. Patience is a virtue. Helps one to reflect on what we do & do it right😊

[@I_must_get_a_van]

Hi Matt, this is absolutely amazing. I know that the temperature where you are can get low when the snow falls (I live in Melbourne Australia where no snow falls) and I know that for many years you have suffered so much in the cold working on projects in terrible weather conditions, so I feel so much for you over those years. I cannot wait to see the ends of the shop enclosed and the floor heating finished so you can work in the shop in conditions that are sooooo much better than you have had before. You have worked so hard for this to happen. Well done. I really feel that this is a major step forward for future projects. Thanks for all your videos. Cheers Steve

[@ungovernable1431]

Pouring a concrete slab floor with a perfect polished finish ain't easy, this crew know what they're doing and work efficiently as a team, top job guys. Gonna need some hefty diesel heaters for that big ol space.

[@1pcfred]

I've poured a lot of concrete and I wasn't so impressed. With that boom I suppose they didn't really need to pour in any pattern. The machine was doing the work for them. But if they did it the regular way with pipe and flex hose they'd have had to been more methodical about their moves then. Every piece of flex weighs 300 pounds when it is full. And you're dragging it. You have to be real careful when you drag it too otherwise it'll split open. Then you have to dig the clamp out of the concrete, wash it off and reattach the hoses. Which is less fun than it sounds to do. You have to stick your hand in the hose and dig the concrete out of the hose. It sucks!

[@apachepaul]

I share your enthusiasm for fresh concrete. We had our driveway replaced a few years back and it has made a real difference in our daily lives! We had a good crew on our site too. It makes all the difference.

[@anthonyblacker8471]

Wow they did a phenomenal job.. You've worked your butt off to get to this point Matt and I'm super happy for you.. Thanks for the great content!!

[@DocNo27]

Awesome floor and awesome building. That radiant heat is going to be amazing - congratulations!

[@dhollanderpeter2474]

have had the same seamless gutter hanging here since 1986 and still perfect. Because it is coated aluminum, nothing will touch it, the right decision Matt.

[@ErikSkov-um2jv]

It's great to see you complete a project with almost no compromises - I look forward to seeing a machine project with no compromises from start to finish - good job

[@captainover-tighten6729]

Perfect! I knew the OSHA jingle was due! I cringed as he teetered on that step ladder - as I November 21 came off of a small 2 steps ladder and broke my ankle. Ugh! Matt, super proud of you. You’ve come a long way. Content is awesome, you are a natural presenter and your videos are awesome. Production is superb. I think the mixture of time lengths, topics etc make it worth watching even more. I suspect once you have heat in there the bride will make a few cameos in the near future. How’s the dogs?? All the best for the holidays and for 23!

[@xkblxcripple]

I knew it was coming and I still giggled and then sang along. I work in the mining industry and I sing it every time I see someone doing something beyond questionable.

[@captainover-tighten6729]

@@xkblxcripple Yes, exactly. We are civil contractors, water and sewer. I do the same thing. Lol. I should make it my ring tone. I think I will. All the best

[@johnking8679]

Very nicely said. I totally agree with all you said. Onwards and Upwards !!

[@jesperwall839]

Here in Sweden they have banned ladders at construction sites. A majority of all work incidents was due to ladders being used, so now only scissor lifts or sky lifts are approved. Probably a good thing watching those gutter guys 😂

[@fernandoqueirozpopovic7024]

Dose anybody have a link to the video he was singing this jingle for the first time? I know it's when he was setting up his container shop but I for the life of me can not find it.

[@bd4358]

Really nice job! Tip for the caulking of the cuts, is tape down both sides of line and scrape with a putty knife. Congratulations on a great shop!

[@petersauer9496]

That pump truck did all the hard work for ya. Yes set up is work in it self, that is what I call Pea Gravel concrete, easy work ahead for them.

[@drew9739]

Love the content Matt! The Concrete guys were amazing! The gutter guys were great, and you are genuinely enthusiastic about your build as you should be!

[@_P0tat07_]

Those concrete pumps are so cool. And hats off to the concrete contractors. That’s some top notch work right there! Always satisfying to watch people who know what they’re doing. Congrats Matt.

[@1pcfred]

They didn't look like they knew what they were doing. I was in the union commercial building trades in the New York metro area so I worked with crews that knew what they were doing. The smallest pour I've ever been on was 3 times the size of this one. The largest over 10 times as much. I've seen old guinnies bull floating that were older than that whole crew put together. And they'd been doing it their whole lives. They'd be out there with a white wash brush blessing the concrete with some water. Probably was holy water they were using. You have to bring up the fat.

[@167curly]

To prevent erosion at downspout outlets I suggest that you dig holes and place cobbles or river rocks in the holes. You sound like a kid on Christmas morning, Matt.

[@somethingelsehere8089]

50 years from now Diesel Creek's grandchild will be buying that concrete pumper.

[@paulravitsky2898]

Definitely a good idea to fill in those cracks, not only to keep fluids out but also that one and only cotter pin you have left that falls in! The manufacturing plant I retired from didn't and we were constantly losing stuff in those cracks. The shop is looking great!

[@richardthomas1743]

Looks awesome Matt , that was a hell of a long day with the pour and leveling/polishing. I had no idea that it took that long. I am really happy for you and excited for you. Can't wait until you are in your shop full time! 👍💯

[@AutoCrete]

That pour went pretty quick. You ought to see an arena get poured and finished.

[@davidmunro1469]

Thank GOD you have a warm place to work. Frozen fingers got you to this stage.❤❤❤your shop and videos.

[@jaegar67]

hard to find old schoolconcrete pros like rhem anymore top shelf crew

[@BH-rx3ue]

Ok, not gunna lie, seeing those rain gutters being made out the back of the van was pretty cool.

[@spda242]

Manufacturing rain gutters in the back of the van, that ia pretty cool 😎 👍

[@dubstrippin]

One concrete guy to the next, those fellas know how to layer down.

[@thinkcasting3182]

Here in Florida even the cream would be set by noon.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

They look like the old Chain gangs Digging Ditches While there dancing in Rythm without the chains and ditches 😂 😮They are doing an amazing Job super efficient work Floor Looks Amazing 19:32 @Diesel Creek

[@AW-Services]

Probably one of the best videos, You've been really fortunate to have great work crews on site who deliver the quality you are paying for. I reckon you should get some vehicles and equipment setup inside and have some smoke machines and lighting and record an exclusive Semi Supervillians video to baptise the new shop. With all that roof surface area I'd set up a rain water harvesting system and collect that free sky juice which would be ideal for vehicle and equipment wash down and possibly a backup fire fighting system

[@scottsmith1569]

AWESOME IDEA!! A few of the favs in there too. 👍👍👍

[@alskjflaksjdflakjdf]

Seeing the way that crew works together you pretty much know they're going to do a great job! I would work for them any day of the week!

[@timooten5333]

I thoroughly enjoy watching all your videos, but the ones where something is being built or assembled are my favorite. The detail you include is very good, and I am a huge fan. I'm sporting my long sleeve red DC t-shirt today. The first part of the video with the gutters was fantastic. Each time I observe some activity that would be considered somewhat unsafe I literally laugh out loud as I think of your "OSHA Violations" tune. DC and Andrew Camarata are by far the best two YT channels. Thank you so much for bringing us (I mean me) along.

[@timooten5333]

@DieselCreek1 I don't know what telegram is, and I'm not on any social media.

[@richardthomas1743]

@@timooten5333 Hey bud , those telegram comments are from scammers. It is not from Matt.

[@timooten5333]

@@richardthomas1743 Thought might be the case. I just recently learned how to watch these videos, so this on-line tech stuff is definitely not my thing. I thoroughly enjoy watching all the videos from Matt, so that's enough for me.

[@richardthomas1743]

@@timooten5333 I am glad that you found Matt's Channel , welcome! I am just a moderator here. I try to keep check of the comments when I can and try to help remove the scammers and any really bad comments. Thank you!

[@adamstinshack]

I can appreciate a good looking concert floor. All the concrete I have and continue to work on it makes one hell of a difference when it's done right.

[@Netherlands031]

Damn I can't imagine the cost, but I guess this looks bettery than making batches yourself and doing it in parts! Looking awesome, can't wait to see the finished shop and what Matt'll do in it!

[@MayaPosch]

Totally getting the excitement about the concrete pour. That was me with every pour back at the farm. Felt so special to walk on a new concrete floor once it had hardened enough :) Can't wait for the whole place to be buttoned up so that it can be nice and cozy in there for the projects.

[@TackOnenone]

I almost spit my drink out when you sang the Wonka Osha song.....🤣

[@markpeterson5479]

That huge cavern with that shiny new floor just BBBB EEEEE GGGGG SSSSSS for some kind of celebration - a winter picnic or something. It just begs for it!!!

[@seanhorton3811]

Been a construction inspector for 25 years. From this side of the computer screen, that crew did an awesome job on that slab. I can see why you are so giddy at the finished work. No matter how many times I see it, I am amazed at how that Z-fold pump can get in and under almost any location. Sure beats having to move around a hose line.

[@oneplanetonespecies]

Why no control joints

[@richardcline1337]

The bank must really love Matt. That's going to be an awesome shop by the time he's finished but then comes the payments....ouch! But worth every penny from the way he has it laid out. Many years ahead of being able to work in a comfortable environment year round.

[@andymccabe6712]

@@oneplanetonespecies which video did you watch.......!?!?

[@goptools]

Hey Matt, that has been a long time coming. I remember when you dragged those 2 shipping containers onto the property and put a roof up between them. This is such a huge improvement over that. The diagonal stress-relief cuts are a nice touch too. Looking forward to the rest of the build and whatever comes after. Thanks for the video!

[@krwd]

Space to put one's tools and equipment is not overrated it's the best to be organized ✌✌

[@troytippins3676]

I all glad you have your building and floor. I am looking forward to the videos of erecting the crane. Congratulations

[@cordcd7]

I can only imagine how excited you must be to see this project come together so well, Matt. Once you get the doors on it's going to be night and day compared to the old setup. Congratulations and I hope all of us with dream shop aspirations can see them come to fruition.

[@markgoodman6249]

Matt you did an amazing amount of prep work to get this floor ready for concrete. Between the in floor heating, wire mesh and overhead crane footings it was very impressive. You must feel so satisfied to see this pour get done, and just in time for winter. Looks great!

[@ernestg.hilliker4179]

Matt, I have a suggestion you should do, the down spouts for you workshop empty on the ground just feet away from you building footers, after a while the ground is going to get very very soft and your footers will tend to sink deeper, and deeper, you will start to see your building getting misshapen and twisting, so do as I had to do to my home, bury drainage pipes to the bank I see, so the water will drain down hill away from you footers, I had to do it to my home I inherited so much water over the years had softened the dirt under my carport, and the wall in my basement had been pushed in 2 inches of the cinder block, some time I'm going to have to have the car port floor jack hammered out and removed and the dirt pulled out and refill it with small stone down below grade, the drainage pipes now keep all the water away from the foundation! at least 20 feet away from the foundation, in another spot the ground got too soft and the fireplace bricks had separated one full seam that is about 10 feet of separation! Matt, that you must do or in the long run you'll pay dearly for not listening to my advice!!

[@Jwar86]

Done plenty of big pours, that Hudson sprayer with the air compressor is 100 times better than anything I've seen for blasting slabs with product 👌

[@mechanicmike2858]

2 years ago we built my shop, it was a bit smaller 30x40 but i know exactly how you feel about the concrete !!!! after many years of working on a dirt or gravel floor outside in all kinds of weather now i have a heated 3 bay shop that i absolutely love !!!!

[@jmonsted]

That gutter forming machine is so cool. I love that kind of Rube Goldberg contraption :)

[@Bill-xc8le]

Those machines aren't anything new, they've been around forever.

[@dewd1]

There's only one word for that floor: Smoooth! Also; I've never seen an 80ft gutter coming outta an 12ft trailer before 😆 That shop is going to be awesome!

[@lilredcummins]

Amazing concrete crew. They brought more than enough people which is unusual these days. When they started finishing, I was worried you didn't plan the notch for the doors, but I see it in the finished product. The continuous laser check is the only way to keep it level. Congratulations on the top notch building.

[@kenmiller8094]

And with NO cat or dog tracks !!

[@FarrellMcGovern]

They look like a wonderful crew that has fun doing their job. And when you have fun doing your job, the job gets done well! I love that OEM sock on the cutting machine. LOL! I guess that is where all the missing socks go to!

[@DaveR-lo6hq]

Watching the concrete crew, I was really impressed and I have worked with some of the best union concrete finishers. Look at the time and care to lay out control joints (soft cut) correctly! Truly a professional team!, was it a 4000 pound mix? If it was government you would not drive on it for 28 days.

[@DieselCreek]

4500 mix I believe. Fiber reinforcement and yep, I can’t put anything heavy on till Christmas but that’s a present I’m excited for

[@richardnott9587]

I was watching and remembering back in the day. We was doing a pretty big slab for a farmer and started early as usually and we was going to be there all day. Got done pouring a jar magged it and we was all sitting on buckets at the end of it and a big old female deer came running down the inside of it and did a power slide when we all stood up and did a hell of a mess getting out. We had told the farmer to lock up his dogs and cats because of that. He was seeing with us and we all looked at him and he said that's not my deer. We all ran like crazy into it with our hands mags and went like crazy. We got done and it actually turned out really good. Farmer invited us all to go deer hunting that fall no strings attached.

[@kthwkr]

I like the idea of no gutters. Determine where the water falls. Pour a concrete trough in that spot to stop it from digging out the dirt. The advantage is you don't ever have to clean out the gutters. I have those leaf stopping shields over my gutters. And my gutters are full of pine straw and can't be cleaned out unless I remove those shields which means tearing them out and repairing the resulting damage to the roof. I highly recommend against those leaf stoppers.

[@blown96ranger]

its always a pleasure to watch experts in their field do there thing the gutters blew my mind doing such long runs in one go. the concrete team pulled out the stops and knocked it out of the park your reactions to everything speaks volumes as you seem to have seen a lot from good to bad

[@MAGLtd-hh3ct]

I was so looking forward to this video Matt,those concrete placers/finishers are top notch! What a beautiful job, I was just as excited as you were watching them.there is just something about seeing the floor come together ,and having that feeling of a big step completed, done a self build, and know where you are come at. Been a mixer driver/pump operator for 26 years ,and it was coolTo see that DY concrete pump, their dealership started out here in Calgary Alberta, but since moved assembly in Texas, I’m gonna take a guess ,and say it took between 60 -65 yards of concrete? Well super happy for ya Matt ! The rest is gonna fall into place .👍🇨🇦

[@MAGLtd-hh3ct]

F$ck I’m an idiot , I was so excited when the video came out, I didn’t see the title , guess it’s 50 yards of concrete!🤣

[@kaydog2008]

You know DP Mike is absolutely jealous. Matt will you be using a ((Clean Fire Outdoor Wood Furnaces)) to heat the shop and floor? ❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓🤔🤔Gonna need a big industrial water heater for sure and probably a good idea to add anti freeze to keep it from freezing when your not going to be there for an extended period of time. Like hanging out with Mike or on a Vaca with the Misses.

[@bradfeatherstone1775]

Looking Good! I tell 'ya, it would be cheaper to put an engineered fabric down on your roads before you re-gravel. You would not have any more mud pumping trashing the drives & you need less gravel on top. Makes a road that can carry more load and requires less maintenance. Build a roll dispenser to make it easier & then sell it when you are done to get some money back.

[@richardthomas1743]

YAY! Getting closer to moving in and being warm this winter!!

[@suzylarry1]

nice to see a floor before snow flies . You are going to have a great shop here ! As for the work crew , if you have a good group of folks working together (as it appears ) this can go so fast that everyone thinks they can do it , NOT ! this just makes your belly twitch ! Great job !

[@aga5897]

Guttering - superb. Concrete - absolutely perfect !

[@markbehr88]

Matt, when I saw the guy balancing on the ladder, I thought “I hope he plays his little violation jingle”. Sure enough you didn’t disappoint. I had to laugh. Love the “shed”.