ICF basement start to finish stacking, pouring and clean up

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The crew and I stack, pour and clean up a icf basement pour. Lot of good how to tricks and tip to make to go well
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[@Koorisin]

Glad you broke down the reason for rebar on the inside edge only at the end. Made much more sense there. Thanks!

[@DirtPerfect]

👍

[@stangoodrich5721]

I saw a guy working in a T-shirt once, seems like forever ago. In my neighborhood this time of year we have hard water, like you can stack it up and kids hide behind it and call it a fort... I really like ICF builds. There are just so many things that can't be matched with other conventional systems. I have used another brand of ICF and I have been happy with them. They are all very similar from what I have seen. I pretty much went with the most accessible product in my area. I heard about another system that is vertical blocks. Haven't seen it. Seems like it might be harder to keep walls straight. I like the 8 inch pattern in NUDURA since the studs come out right for typical framing however the 6 inch pattern puts more studs in the wall and ladies know what that means....more pictures and whatever else to hang on the wall!!!!

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol 😂

[@leecooper7374]

Glad you explained how pumper truck worked. I’ve always wondered how it kept a steady flow. Now I know.

[@DirtPerfect]

👍😁

[@wallpello_1534]

Yeah that was great

[@jacobotts8443]

I appreciate you teaching as you go. Knew it was going to be a solid job as soon as you explained rebar needs to go on the tension side of the wall.

[@lennelonge2626]

You have a good crew there! These walls seam to be getting better with every one you put up! I always love hearing your explanation of how and why you do thing's. Thanks for sharing this great video with us!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and yes I do

[@treewisps4085]

@@DirtPerfect do you need the Nudura plastic wrap on the outside?

[@DJ2CM]

Hi Mike I always enjoy seeing you do this iCF totally new to me. I appreciate all the explanations ! Dirt perfect really does it all 👍😀 thanks for sharing Buddy .stay safe . 🇨🇦 Craig

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Craig appreciate the feedback and kind words

[@greggb3079]

Mike, I watch all you videos, and especially look forward to an ICF pour. This particular video I liked the walk around, step by step explanation of each step. I can see that you pretty much have a well oiled machine (crew), and that shows in that (and I apologize, I can't remember the gentleman's name) you have coverage for you to be away over the weekend. There is always a back story to work like you do, and I like the insight into those stories. I love the comic relief regarding you being gone and "the real crew" covering for you over the weekend. Thank you, sir keep the great videos coming...

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Greg and will try to cover more if that

[@greggb3079]

Dirt Perfect yeah, I guess I am a "geek" on that kinda stuff...

[@zacharybeauchamp-drouin8624]

Foundations are also important in tension strength when we have heavy winds that cause uplift. That is why we install anchor bolts, good video👍

[@TexasBestBarndominium]

Checking things with the eyes 👀 is definitely an important step. Looks good fellas.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes it is and thanks

[@briangardiner1015]

Good explanation of the rebar location in the form.

[@levicoblentz9032]

I agree

[@trex2092]

Great pour day, what with the wind and rain and all, what a challenge, the pump truck operator was spot on with the placement of the hose. I wish the owners would have continued the wall all the wall up to the roofline for maximum thermal efficiency. My little 2000 sq. ft. home only used $172 for the year (2019) for total HVAC energy cost, at least that what it says on the wall thermostat thinggy. I also spray foamed the attic with 2# density on the backside of the roof deck. I have kept a chocolate Easter Bunny for the past few years in the attic for laughs. I like the way you guys do the slab pour last, with my house project it was slab first then we set the block up 10' and added a bathroom / ICF safe room complete with steel door and then poured concrete and No blow-outs. Was it just me or was that "SlingBlade" who was running the catch-up shift on that Saturday. Great Job, you guys look like you have fun working together, good team.

[@mathtime4578]

Great job. Very good explanation on rebar. I agree, placement is probably the most important part. Like to see guys do quality jobs. Cheers🍻.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@lakesideranch]

Nice job Mike and great explanation of your procedure. 5 stars buddy! Work safe, stay warm, see ya on the next 1 Doug@ the "ranch"

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@randycook4364]

I really like the rack for the form work bracing. Simple fast and keeps all the pieces in one spot.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes built that a few years ago works great

[@bjleau76]

17:30 - I forgot my vibrator.... had a good laugh, never had that problem. Thanks for the great video..

[@markymarc37]

I worked construction 30 plus years. I enjoyed the whole video, but especially, "THE MAN BEHIND THE SCENES " 😂😂😂

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@hpda44]

Great video! Thanks for taking me along and giving me some insight as to how those walls go together.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks for watching

[@OregonBob1955]

It’s nice to see that even in this video from three years ago, good ol MBTS was the straw that stirs the drink. Good job guys!

[@petervanderzwet9442]

Great video. I am 2 to 3 years from my 1st icf foundation thanks for the help

[@DC-1]

That was a great cameo by Aaron......he needs to more “whats REALLY going on” at the job site 😂😂

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol don’t worry more of him to come

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Don't lie you didn't forget your vibrator. You just ran the battery out last night. Lol God bless

[@dunep6465]

Will be building ICF soon (Fox Blocks). Built a few stick frame houses in my day, and want to make maybe my last the best. Not an expert but all of the comments you made regarding the vibration issues make a lot of sense to me. Some of the information on concrete I've gained through research leads me to think the plant can add plasticizers to the mix to make the concrete flow better and consolidate without much vibration. If you have specific information on the particular mix you commonly use, that may be helpful to all of us out here who are learning. One brief subject to keep you thinkin' would be "Why not add a waterproofing admixture to the footings, basement walls, and slab"? I know it's a little more expense, but wouldn't that solve a lot of water issues wicking through the concrete? Great job, by the way. Your crew are good men and have fun while working. That sure makes the day go by a lot faster when you enjoy what you do for a living.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes ans don’t know what’s in it but our plant does have a mix just for that reason and Icf only

[@Ofishu]

Awesome video . A very informative demonstration of the capabilities of this product. Thank you

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@clydeacor1911]

Nicely done and very well explained Mike! And look all thumbs up!!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@unknownuser2737]

I work concrete for 18 years then I built my own house and I built my basement out of Styrofoam it was called conform they look a lot like the ones you guys are using I did it myself we used clear tape and glue to put the walls together. The mix we used to fill the walls was called grout we would poor 8 in at a time and then start all over again so that we would not have any blowouts. The problem with that is you have to watch out for cold joints. The company told me to use ice and snow Roofing to put on the walls it just sticks write on the walls it looks good but doesn't work worth a crap. While the ground was settling around the outside of the foundation it pulled the snow and ice Roofing down with it. Which lets water get between the roofing roll and the styrofoam. Do not use it! Use a Basement foundation tar that is styrofoam friendly. Also make sure you put in a lower and upper tile drain all around the foundation. My basement walls are so tight now I have to use a dehumidifier in the basement in the summertime. When it was all said and done counting concrete styrofoam OSB and drywall my basement walls ended up being 14 and 1/2 in thick. And then I frame the house in on top of it all in 2x6. I called my local electric company to see if they want to do a story on energy-saving basements by using styrofoam they didn't want nothing to do with it. Would I do it again yes

[@cookiesservices4552]

Mike who ever the homeowner got to dig that basement they did a nice job you should have them did you’re next one. 👍🏻Thanks for sharing

[@TheDavidarlen]

Thanks really helpful gives me a little confidence to look into ICF construction for a remodel

[@DirtPerfect]

Awesome

[@levicoblentz9032]

I like using the 2x4's on top like that too. It helps and is a cheap insurance. We never did with reward walls. We also have started to use fiberglass rods to vs. steel.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes and we can’t get them in are area

[@louroberts5567]

Okay, Brother. Ya set the hook and reeled me in. I subscribed. I enjoy the heck out of your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and welcome to the channel

[@billporemba8368]

Wish more Contractors were as meticulous and take as much pride in your job as you did on this job!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@TheEmersonClauss]

Good job showing "how to" on this product. We are ready to do our first (We have system built many before) but this is helpful.

[@noproblem2big337]

Great video, and thanks for the steel rio positioning it does make sense when the wall is holding back dirt👍

[@joshandamyturner9917]

That "22 minutes over" part almost killed me. I'm in tears here in NC.

[@andrel.veaseysr.8686]

Awesome video. You guys make ICF crews look good 👍 keep up the good work.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@alsouthern7190]

That looks so easy, beats laying 12" block basements like i had to! lol Great job

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes it does

[@raanasathish882]

Am from india Can i utilize this tecqnology? How?

[@tombogaert1015]

@@raanasathish882 search for an ICF builder in India

[@rotaryperfection]

@@DirtPerfect Can I ask what a job like that cost with this new tech? This type of concrete wall construction doesn't exist here in west texas.

[@jjh713]

excellent video, you guys are a relatable crew! looks like yas have a good time.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@dannysmith9217]

Great job, great video. That's the guy and crew I want doing my ICF Foundation. SAHWEET

[@mikekomisarek2999]

Thank you Mike for the info on wall lean. My walls will be 7 courses of nudura or 10-1/2 foot .

[@f250ford2004]

sure is easier than the old Simplex forms, unload set red & green set up putting in the ties , pour, take down load back on truck.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

So that's how you end your day. Then we notice when you come back the work is done. Thanks for revealing the truth Aron. Lol God bless

[@kathiebauer5165]

Best built house ever. Love ours❤️

[@buckzillakiller]

Try using spray adhesive to glue headliner back up on truck can liner

[@johannschuster9730]

EXCELLENT video! We hope to build a cottage in TN in the very near future - and this video is EXACTLY what I needed to see to decide if we can have a basement. Thank you so much! PS - Is there a follow up video to see how the inside walls were done? We think 2x4 framing would be good for the inside. Thanks.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and no unfortunately not on this job is one on a another job later

[@joeschlotthauer840]

At 9:00, as Paul Harvey would say; "And now we know the rest of the story"

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol very true

[@olgrizz_____5373]

Lol that's great!!!

[@waynestrickland4589]

Would love to see the customers building plans. Would be cool to see what they have in mind to build

[@bbrvautos8462]

Had you lined your mushroom cap form with V stripping in the outside corners top and bottom and vertically. you could have achieved a nicer edge with less chance of the edge chipping off. Just a thought. I have watched a few of your videos and enjoy each one. Thanks

[@Buckswoodshop]

Awesome work! Cool to see the whole process.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@morgansword]

I haven't been on many pours like this, one is too many if your doing the old school block. I seen them take those cut offs, in a small pour like this, and lose them in the wall here and there and no short pieces of rebar left laying on the ground when done. A young boy doing his own first house build showed me this setup and I fell in love like quick with all the good features. He went to classes to do the whole thing from start to finish without support from family at all but when it was done, checks signed, they were remise. I built my house from this and that boy come over and I put him in charge the moment he got there! While we were pouring, he filled one of my boots with mud, at the end and then I got him back with a trowel full in a butt crack... but we were laughing so hard that there was no hard feelings!! I built his engines for his equipment and one day he told me he was headed for the dump with a "old" pontiac and I should look at it before he dumped it but when I went outside to see it on a trailer I thought, it was parked beside my shop, a 66 S&W car, only ten made and this one, was nice nice.The firebird body with muncie m22 rock crusher four speed, posi and factory roll bars with a interior. Done so nice that you didn't notice them. It sold at a barrett and jackson auction for three million and it hurt to see it there as it had been past on from me to a friend to a friend and then lost track of till it was there. Funny thing on the interior was no key in dash or steering wheel but on the console with gear drive tac was the toggle and push button to start. It came with the 400 but I put a 455 in instead and the original parts all stayed with and that was how it still was when it sold. That was the second car they got that I had owned, the other a 53 vet with serial no, 13! complete!

[@cruzzindodge]

Im from northern indiana and wish yall were closer... seems like you do good work

[@calebchadbourne8540]

Awesome work! this is one of the better ICF videos. I’m up in Maine doing a fire station right now out of ICF. The company I work for has never done a building out of this product, also I’m the youngest superintendent in the company. Sounds like a recipe for disaster I know lol but it’s been great to work with so far. It’s a 20’ tall building (All ICF for the walls) with wood trusses for the roof. We did our first “big pour” Tuesday (6 rows of block). And now we’re working on the next 6 rows. Any advice would be great!

[@DirtPerfect]

It’s a awesome product

[@kittty2005]

A friend of mine in Kentucky owns a concrete pumping service and had to build a cage of 3/4 ,1 , 1 1/2 inch rebar for a 150 foot tall free standing antenna,16 feet cubed 151 cubic yards of concrete .There were 3 mounting studs at 3 inches thick welded as one piece with the cage,it was called the bird cage affectionately.

[@danyarbrough7847]

I’m a recent viewer and had no idea you guys did concrete work. Very impressive. Are there no limits to your skills! 😂 I have no choice but to keep watching? 👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@charleswelch249]

Looks awesome Matt. Question is what made you give up home construction for what you do today. Seems like you were very good at pouring concrete as well as doing the grading. You definitely do a great job with both. But with the hustle of dealing with everything building a house today I can understand why you quit.

[@bartramdilks26]

Love your videos, can't believe you only have 25k subs!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks appreciate that

[@normfergus8472]

Informative and entertaining as always

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@billmccance7762]

rebar overlaps should be 40 x diameter of bar

[@mikegrant8031]

Appreciate the video, this is gonna save me a lot of framing.

[@DirtPerfect]

Awesome thanks

[@BuckMasterNorm]

You guys are good. Thanks

[@Drwild75]

The job is clean, but did you notice the pile of cuts and waste blocks. The reason for the straight joints in the wall, the scab 2x4s to hold the wall together, and the waste material is because they think they are saving labor with eight-foot-long ICFs. They cause more cuts and extra labor to do the cutting..

[@MuddyfeetConcretePumping]

Great pour, pump operator looked solid.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup he has a good one thanks buddy

[@thebaldman72]

Such a clean build.. Clean work space. I like the forms that you used.. I'm going to be building my own this time next year.. I'm learning a lot from you guys..

[@thebaldman72]

I think this is the best icf video that I've seen so far..

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and awesome we love icf

[@leesteele9290]

I'm never gonna pour a basement wall but I sure know a,lot more about it than I did just a little bit ago ,you do a good job explaining things that us laymen find interesting !!! The thing I think that makes your channel interesting and your bussiness successful is the people that you surround yourself with , it makes work a lot more fun and in turn makes good quality outcomes !! Kleeman ,Aaron , Wade , is it in the water around there ??? Whatever don't change a thing , and thanks for the video !!

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol lee not for sure just lucky to know some great people

[@abdeladridi]

Wish we have someone like you in San Francisco Bay Area. ICF isn’t known out here.

[@Doophenschmirtz]

Basement aren’t common in high earthquake areas. Just a thought.

[@RichAndrews-o8e]

thanks you the great video.

[@FarmallFanatic]

He better eat his wheaties! Interesting video!

[@DirtPerfect]

lol thanks buddy

[@charlesviner1565]

New subscriber from Davenport Iowa 👍🖐

[@DirtPerfect]

Awesome welcome

[@SuperCarlcrazy]

Rebar should be overlapped 40 times the diameter of the bar

[@johnsilvernale6472]

He's a guy that knows his $hit 😉

[@ishockeyfrilla]

I think it's up to the engineer.

[@chrisskelhorn5727]

Nice job there Mike! :-)

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Chris

[@xzytqweo3538]

Crew and the wall are looking good! Wish you guys were around my area.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@mrbakerskatz]

Thanks Mike

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks for watching

[@CaptKirk1701]

Another Perfect pour, great job!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@CaptKirk1701]

Dirt Perfect I sent you a message on Facebook messenger when you get time.

[@DirtPerfect]

Ok will check

[@darrengreen7906]

In bad weather we always used hessian sheets to cover the concrete.

[@DirtPerfect]

👍

[@awy1977]

Would like to see full house done with ICF/nudura, basement on up. Would that change anything for y'all when you pour the basement?

[@DirtPerfect]

Look back any some of my old videos there is one

[@levicoblentz9032]

It does , you don't top off the top of the walls and you put in your anchors for the floor system, etc.

[@greghurrell9694]

great work mike and the team

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Greg

[@CMDSR]

And Man Behind the Scene gets his name. 👍

[@mountainviews5025]

Well well well I new lol ahhhh that my friend was great I'm laughing my beehive off that's awesome very talented video thumbs up Dirty and thanks for finally telling the truth lol

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

Looks about like lego’s with rebar

[@DirtPerfect]

About right

[@pereisiperekina8595]

Hi there, thanks for your video, and I have some questions to ask. 1) what spacing are your starter bars? 2) Also, is that the same system if it's a two story house on steel work? Vertical and horizontal? Thanks in advance.

[@DirtPerfect]

Depends on code in your area and yes

[@9856CB]

Great video with explanations 👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@michaelschneider-]

+1. .. Gotta luv the ICF build technology. .. Have ya viewed the "bag system" footer foundation/ICE wall composition?

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes and yes

[@omoriwhiting7319]

Nice I like the forms for the wall what's a estimate cost? I'm interested in getting one built with a similar concept. Is it possible to have you build it or get your expertise on the build?

[@chrismccartan3446]

A Fine Project

[@kareemsheha3737]

Could you please tell me how long it took with how many man power? I am trying to do a 900SF wall, 3 guys in total i just want an approximation to go off so i know some labour costs please

[@DirtPerfect]

2 days 4 guys

[@kareemsheha3737]

@@DirtPerfect thank you! 900sf walls?

[@tophauler8626]

i was wondering how the mud was going to get around the rebar so close to the foam but ur apparently using 789 stone instead of a standard mix.pumps are the easiest way of unloading for a driver behind a tele belt

[@justinmills8084]

Great information thanks.

[@jimmytjomsland6132]

As You being a PROFESSIONAL Concrete man, Not sure the raindeer cover is appropriate??? But I like it!! Happy Holidays to You and All Your Family. God Bless!! Enjoy yer show and all the edumication!! Jimmyt

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks jimmy and that’s just who I am 😁

[@maricelavaldez4089]

Good video , you are professionals

[@VideosByAl]

I would not sweat the mushroom top wall. You can dress it up with a poly stucko , and it will look Perfect.

[@garywinkel1831]

Great video Sir!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@thomasjonesjr9704]

Another great video! Thank you....

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Thomas

[@486kyle]

on that drill vibrator thing with wood forms I'll just push the flat face of the chuck of my little cordless hammer drill against the forms

[@peterxyz3541]

Educational. Thanks. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@Modeling0216]

I love this !!!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@donaldlewis9734]

Nice video. Thanks

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@RJM1011]

GREAT video of all the work done thank you and subbed.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks appreciate that

[@RJM1011]

@@DirtPerfect Thank you your videos are helping I am looking at using ICF blocks in the future for a shooting range building and also a basement under a log home. Funny I also know of Mr Logger Wade small world sometimes !

[@frankphillips7951]

Nice job

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@paulr5875]

Looks good Mike!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@defrainer05]

Thanks for the videos, do you know of any current companies that make an external vibrator similar to yours? Holdfast technologies no longer carries them

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Great video buddy! Nice explanation! I’m talking to a builder about pouring an ICF basement you may have another in Joplin 😁

[@DirtPerfect]

Awesome

[@matthewbigham7817]

Great video first time I’ve seen the foam wall. I only did one basement when I worked for my dad’s construction company, similar method but we used sheets of plywood. I am curious how this compares to a block wall in both durability and cost. Thinking about doing this to a future house I’m going to build