Elevated Concrete Porch Slab Construction: Finishing the Steel Beams and Installing Fascia Boards

The weather has been fair for a couple of weeks so we were able to finish setting the steel I-beams and moved some deck pan into place to get a feel for what we'll be dealing with. We decided to just install the pressure treated fascia boards now, that will eventually be coated with stucco and hide the I-beams. These boards also serve as the anchor for building up a pour stop form for the elevated concrete porch slab pour.
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Established in 2015 and now nestled in the foothills of North Carolina, Guildbrook Farm is a modern mountain homestead in pursuit of developing a more self sustainable way of life. From planting, growing, canning and preserving our own food to managing our forests and land resources, our life long journey demonstrates preparedness, DIY projects, strategies and ideas that you can practice to help increase your own self sufficiency and balance with the land. Follow along as we continue to develop a little homestead in the mountains of Appalachia.

[@overland.viking]

I must say I really enjoy watching how precise and thorough you are. You should be damned proud of your work.

[@tessadevocht3734]

Seeing those boards fit perfectly into the space you carved out was incredibly satisfying. Great job!

[@cayjadoobirsingh2519]

You guys are awesome!! Thanks for letting us come along on the journey with you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@davidj.mackinney6568]

The porch looks like it is going to be fantastic.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

🤞🏻

[@rustybell2722]

I can't say it enough. I have total respect and admiration for the level of quality work that you do! Too many people now-a-days just do things "good enough". Then bemoan how things that are made today aren't as good as they were in the good old days. I love watching you work and look forward for that "Sweet!", which always makes me laugh.

[@angelacross2216]

So satisfying each time you unclamped a section.

[@bfree247365]

Could you at least give us one shot where you look at the level and go "Oh Sh*t!"? It would really make me feel better. LOL. Really enjoy seeing the work you do.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

😂 I’m just hoping that doesn’t have to happen. 😳

[@mfrederickson1]

You do realize you're making that look a lot easier then it probably is. I look forward to your videos and am really looking forward to the one where the two of you are standing on the porch, coffee in hand, watching the sun rise (because coffee after 2 probably keeps you up all night - well, for me anyway). Thanks as always for taking the time out of your work to share - appreciate it.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Yes that was many days of work in one video. We appreciate you watching and definitely look forward to that coffee. 👍🏻

[@judd_s5643]

You don’t see the huge production crew behind the cameras! 😉

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Yeah that would be nice!

[@kmaynor16]

Thanks for the video! When you first started this build, I thought that there were tens of thousands of steps to build this. Then my estimate went up to hundreds of thousands of steps. Now I think you have to go through millions of steps!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

You’re right. It’s insane. 😳

[@starlakelsey2782]

Fit like a glove. Good thing...no do-overs. It is looking so wonderful!

[@mamabear9389]

This is the most thought out build I have ever seen. We are currently building a house on our homestead. We tried our best to think things through but likely fell short in many areas. Unfortunately in the rural area we are building we have limited skilled workers and we ourselves are not too skilled. This limited some of our options but we are still happy with how things have turned out, although our house will probably not be there 200 years from now unlike yours. However, I will probably only be here 20 more years!

[@michaellynch7800]

Awesome work, that deck will give you guys many years of enjoyment. Your dedication to detail is well noted. Thanks for sharing your journey and looking forward to what’s next. Mike

[@Guildbrookfarm]

You bet!

[@billprice2409]

Sweet. Lots of work. Anxious, like you, to see the concrete finished.

[@janetpaulsen195]

I’m amazed how much of the building you do your self.

[@rodneyross5282]

I was thinking that is a lot of concrete then you say it. WOW this house will be there for several hundred years. You sure are building it to last.

[@rz4128]

How cool to watch the shadows move!

[@WendyK656]

Wow how awesome Jeremy and Jaime with the deck's going on and your facia boards up on the deck! it sure is looking nice

[@cute_canadian_redhead6747]

looking fantastic!!! that is a lot of storage under that porch!!!

[@cheeseburger9232]

Hello beautiful redhead

[@JeremiahsLot]

I just want you to know how much I look forward to seeing your success in completing your home! I’m so happy with every step forward you make! I love how you all have taken charge of the build and how hard you are all working! Go Guildbrook Farm! 🥳

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thank you so much!

[@pamelahooper7851]

This is amazing to follow. Looking more than good.

[@annetteandhercrafts]

Those views are so breathtaking!

[@Beecozz7]

I wish I could give you a hundred thumbs up, y'all are a real joy to watch and y'all work so hard!!! Thank you for sharing your build, I love it!!!

[@adelacoburn1396]

Hi guys, wow another step done =)...yay! Holy sheet!!! what a difference in the lights. Look forward to the next video, stay warm, be safe.

[@AtypicalVagabond]

Great progress. I can’t wait to see how things look after the pour.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

You and me both!

[@ericfox9648]

Nice work Jeremy. Years of enjoyment will come from your hard work

[@armidaperez5360]

What a difference in those lights great choice👍the build is really looking nice.

[@Penny-bt4gc]

Love watching the progress.

[@ssfoste]

You never cease to amaze me with you intuitiveness.

[@robertrockwell7581]

nice work.

[@badroolshaw2638]

U are amazing love how u are precise God bless u and your family

[@bettyrickert3358]

It all looks so great it is going to be beautiful 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼hi to all of you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻Granny B.

[@KackleHillHomestead]

Amazing, looking great, keep up the good work!

[@dellazoe]

This is the most fascinating part of your build. I love the idea of concrete porches but felt overwhelmed for you in regards to creating them. Thank you for sharing this build. Has been an amazing and informative build and your hard work is admirable!! Going to be such an amazing home when you all are done. I too live in the foothills of NC and the winds have been some kind of wicked in the last few days. A fan - Lucy

[@joeyhardin1288]

"Like a glove!" Make it a pair of gloves. Thanks for the video. God Bless. Stay safe.

[@lavernebufmack5091]

Job well done!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Man does this bring back memories of building by myself.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Ya it’s... tedious lol

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

@@Guildbrookfarm It's all looking really good.

[@sovereigns1grace]

Wow ... Nice job! Looking forward to the pour! 💕

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Me too!!

[@SWITCH7425]

Was looking forward to a notification from your channel.....and it came...🇿🇲🇿🇲.....

[@duanevanwinkle3488]

I marvel at the way you are able to think through the whole process and the implications that could arise. Enjoy the Journey!!!!!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

It drives me nuts 😂

[@justindaxter5962]

Great video 😊

[@Zerostar369]

For every episode that passes I like this family and project even more. Keep it up Guildbrook Farm!

[@KatInTheNorth]

You've all come so far! Your home is coming along beautifully and your view is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your progression.

[@clydecox2108]

Brilliant.

[@andyteohockguan7243]

Awesome 👏 😀👍

[@PaullaWells]

I am so happy to see y'all are moving forward. I am a little perplexed by who is jealous of y'all with that thumbs down. I never get to be here early enough to see that. I'll leave ya a second comment when finished watching.

[@PaullaWells]

@@picard2069 - I suppose so. Little do they know those thumbs down count the same as a thumbs up. 🤣

[@fergusfarm3793]

Incredible work you guys. You will look back on this time with much pride. We did this on a smaller scale 10 years ago and looking back it was really such a special time. Enjoy it even though it hurts in the morning :)

[@alberteinstein9045]

You've come a long way since the days of living in a residential area and your neighbors complaining about your animals..... congrats

[@Guildbrookfarm]

For sure. ;-)

[@ledzepgirl299]

Wow, impressive how perfect those boards fit!! Great job.

[@fureveryoungfarm3752]

Just my thoughts. I miss seeing your daily life videos also. Cooking, taking care of the animals, your daughters, life lived in the trailer ect. Would love to see more of that content if you have time.

[@chrisklemm3116]

Your sense of calmness amazes me. I have to learn to be more like you. It seems everything falls into place. That or you edit out all the stress moments lol. Love the videos. Sad I can’t binge watch anymore now that I have caught up to you. Keep going. You are an inspiration

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Don’t be fooled. There is PLENTY of stress to go around with this project.

[@corinneexum9853]

So excited for you guys. 2021 will be an awesome year!!!!! God bless you guys!!!!!!

[@sewingbarbie6136]

Those wood slabs in laid into the cement on the walls! Well I’ll be! Such perfection!

[@ardemus]

I like watching these. I'll be curious to see the drainage detail between the concrete and the flashing.

[@SM-rz9du]

What a beautiful view! So nice location!

[@bonnieodoon2980]

Love to watch your progress. Question: How do you know what to do, when you have never done it before? You are the Project Manager/General Contractor for your home - very high tech one at that - yet you have never built a house before. Amazing brain and organization skills. Also you have had high quality subs at each stage. That house is becoming a part of the mountain.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Just a whole lot of research and talking to other people that have done it. It takes longer for sure.

[@mamabear9389]

We are building in a rural area where finding good skilled workers is very difficult. Something to consider when building a homestead! Took 3 months to find a drywall guy who did not make us cringe.

[@RXRSawdustStation]

Excellent work, you two! This went in a completely different direction than I thought it would. But, I have to say, your vision looks much better than mine did! :-) Thanks for another great video!

[@Jonzuber]

If the deck finish is going to be concrete, make sure that it slopes 1/4” in 12” minimum away from the house otherwise the water won’t drain properly.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Correct

[@PaullaWells]

Oh wow! I can really see the deck now. Will y'all have a railing on the front door side as well? Or just part of it? By this time next year y'all are going to be looking at some awesome views with your morning coffee. Great job!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Railing all the way around

[@jamest5149]

I would not put stucco over the wood facia, the wood will expand and contract with the seasons and crack the stucco. Stucco around the facia and make a feature out of it or put a cement board over the facia which leaves a small expansion gap then stucco over the top if you want to blend it in?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

We will be essentially wrapping around and beneath and back up behind the steel beam, creating a large solid stucco beam.

[@bobmariano3731]

Love your videos & attention to detail . God speed 👍🙏⚾️🎣

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thanks 👍

[@gwenmoody8323]

Hugs from Oklahoma

[@Quake81270]

I used those Halogen bulb lights everyday for 8 months about 12 hours a day. I would buy the replacement Halogen bulbs by the case (24) which ran me just about $100.00 I bought the LED ones 24 months ago and haven't had to do anything to them. Still using 12 hours a day. I realize the LED are like $100 or so for a set of 2 but the upfront cost is all you will have.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Exactly right

[@MichaelPNW1982]

14:28 - “That’s what he said.” - Sorry, I can’t resist a good opportunity. 🤣

[@rachelparmater892]

From NC living in Indiana, sure miss that red dirt.

[@KatyInNH]

What a view!

[@liorajimenez3085]

HA! I hope your old neighbors who caused the move see this. WTG!

[@melvindenny8962]

Impressive,meticulous.

[@PlanetMojo]

Haven't been here in awhile as my own project has been consuming a great deal of time -- the place is coming along great! I'm putting up brown siding a bit darker than your trim. Problem is -- I ordered dark gray! It's too late to return because it's nearly winter and it would take a month to replace -- if they replaced it at all, and we are paying a premium on our insurance for every month without siding. Also, foam deteriorates pretty rapidly in UV rays and cannot be exposed to the weather very long (same with many other building materials). Keep an eye on that foam and the window roll flashing, both are pretty UV sensitive. Your project is a lot like mine but with a much higher budget. It's the only way to get a premium house for an 'affordable' price -- do it yourself! 😊 Keep up the good work!

[@debraisku5703]

Deck looking good!😊👍

[@sonyagregory5711]

I don't know what your field of expertise is. It seems as if you know how to do everything. You are exact and clearly in control on everything you attempt. I think to myself... Hmmm! Is he an engineer, a physicist, I don't know, maybe Einstein! Whatever you are and where you learned to do all that you can do impresses me. Please, men, take note, we need more like this!!!😊❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Guildbrookfarm]

My dad. Taught me how to learn for myself. 😉

[@sonyagregory5711]

@@Guildbrookfarm Well I know that your father was a great and wise man. You were greatly blessed by God to have a father such as he was. Thank you for sharing all of your great knowledge, inspiring and teaching us wonderful things. Jaime girl, you know how to pick them! All of your family are a great blessing to watch and learn from. God sure has blessed you with great abilities and you all do good things with that knowledge. You share and give so much of yourselves! Blessings & Wishes for a Beautiful Christmas! Looks like God is getting ready to pour out great blessings to all his people here in the next coming weeks and months. I'm ready! The Best Is Yet To Come! It's going to be a very merry Christmas!!!❤😊🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🌲🌲🌲

[@inadollard6672]

Thanks for the video

[@jderekwilliams]

I love my job in network operations, but I do miss working in construction at times. I was definitely in better shape back then. Working in front of a computer all day has made me soft LOL.

[@johnroos5807]

Progress is being made!:) Semper Fidelis

[@derekmorse8171]

looking good!

[@SourBogBubble]

Thanks fam.😎🤙🦅🌱❤

[@kevinhornbuckle]

You have a lot of options as to how you will finish over those fascia. You could screw tile backer to it and tile on a rock treatment that compliments the finish on the pillars. Also, instead of stucco over those return ends, you could hand form copper. And then caulk to keep water out. Even with the wood being PT, if you stucco, there is risk of trapping moisture in. Allowing the wood to breathe and dry is better.

[@colinstace1758]

You don't need blocking to pull the facia straight, you can screw through the decking into the facia. Not sure why you were so fussy leveling the steel beams, as long as they sit flat on the block work and better without shims, the formwork and concrete will be flat and level on top after the pour, the underside won't matter and it is hidden by the facia. I've used that decking to form a concrete staircase, made the whole thing way easier and super strong 👍😊, keep up the great work

[@curiouscat3384]

As a beginner renovator myself, I learned the hard way that if I didn't go OCD at each step, there would be hell to pay on the next step, lol. Besides, I think Jeremy must have some engineer in him - he has to think thru the details before commiting. Admirable.

[@flyingjeff1984]

Jeremy will always know whether or not he half-assed it. My plumber insists on all the print on pvc pipe be aligned. Attention to detail is a lost art. Unnecessary until it's necessary---then it may be too late. e.g., When we built our house, the seasoned veteran mason got sloppy on one basement wall. He had to take it down and start over.

[@colinstace1758]

@@flyingjeff1984 I think your plumber has OCD, that's just crazy 🤣

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

I always have a chuckle when I hear about people’s problems with wind you can’t work in - around here 90mph gusts are wind you can’t work in! 30mph, for is, is a “sharp breeze”!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Well I’m not doing it from a walk board up in the air. You do you though.

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

@@Guildbrookfarm I didn’t mean to offend you; I’m sorry if I did.

[@Bex-rg8pj]

Progress 👍

[@selador11]

Just a personal thing here. I like your ladder scaffold! But being ocd about my own safety, I think that in your place, I would have run a ratchet strap around those pillars, and through the ladders! LOL

[@kevinhornbuckle]

selador11 Ratchet straps are great for securing ladders.

[@micmike]

nice fit

[@michelecox5241]

Damn cool!

[@billdx11]

it doesnt hurt the masonry bit to drill wood just takes longer... but lookin great

[@backachershomestead]

If that's aluminum for the brick ledge flashing it will corrode in no time. Aluminum and lime don't mix well. Just like aluminum against steel. Same with treated wood and aluminum. They do make a coated aluminum for use with treated lumber. And vinyl flashing for concrete.

[@jkellyid]

#1 I respect over built things. #2 I want to understand the design intent here... are you going to polish the concrete, cover it with a tile or stone element? Is there a intended use that justifies the over building.? Love what you have going, love pushing the envelope with this design and construction, very inspiring.

[@davidjones1393]

nice

[@christinedahlmann4295]

How much longer before you all get to move into your new home. Enjoy watching all your family videos. Have been watching your channel since before you moved to this place.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Not sure. Seems like so much is left to do!

[@skm9420]

Sika flex, oooooo

[@HectorPerez-tb8hn]

so couple more years left before new canning videos series are back ? by the way the place is looking better and better !!

[@OurSerenityHomestead]

Great job, Jeremy. Do you think you will be in the house before Spring? Are y'all moving stuff in there yet? I love the precision of all the work you are doing. Merry Christmas.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

We probably have another 9 months

[@holleyhillfarm]

@@Guildbrookfarm why so long? Is it material availability, sub-contractor scheduling or just you guys doing it yourselves? I only ask because we're about to be doing our own house and it's been a bitch and a half to get people to even give us a bid for the stuff we KNOW is over our heads. I'm looking for that little glimmer of hope that we'll be able to get done by late spring, and we haven't even broke ground yet.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

All of that. However much time and money you think it will take, go ahead and double it.

[@ssfoste]

So how are you Jeremy and Jennifer feeling mentally about this overall. It has been a massive time consuming, demanding project.Just curious how you two are doing?

[@jcardwell3rd]

Is porch floor sloped to shed water?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Yes

[@sewingbarbie6136]

He thinks of everything!

[@duckman12569]

9:00 Nice view

[@ateamofone]

At this point with your deck, i bet its extremely loud when it rains. lol

[@jonathanmilton9753]

H you want a slight slopes away from the house so water doesn't run back into the house.

[@mbueno8595]

Keep the mustache..are you siding the exterior walls after the deck?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Porch roofs, then Siding.

[@nsynergy2313]

Luke 12: 35-37 Maranatha!

[@lanihaufarm-ahawaiianhomes6484]

Have you thought of moving your holster to the small of your back and using a left hand reach?

[@craigs5212]

Nice job going to look really nice when done. What a view! Will you need to use rebar above the deck pan?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Rebar or WWF

[@skm9420]

Pretty standard affair leveling stuff