Garage Slab Pour on our DIY GARAGE

This is the garage slab pour for our DIY garage. We are building a garage with an apartment above it on our off-grid homestead. Today, we finally get to pour the slab. It is about 4 inches thick and reinforced with wire mesh and rebar. There is a vapor barrier under the slab to help keep the moisture out.
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[@bobbailey4954]

Good job on the concrete pour. FYI not that it really matters concrete never really cures if gets gradually harder with time. It is said that the Hoover dam is still curing and will be forever I believe it’s a little thicker than your pour 6 to 9 feet thick on average. I enjoy your enthusiasm with your build project no hatters here.

[@deanbarr5740]

Awesome job. I like it being sloped with the lower side towards the front. Thats how i did mine 20 years ago. Seems much better than a drain in the middle. Ive seen them fail, and not drain. I've also seen outside ground water back up and drain inside the garage. Thats not good, I think this was the best way to go. Good job, and great team work.

[@NSaw1]

COOL! We just got our slab pored a few weeks ago for our little house!

[@annamaybeekman5152]

Congrats on your cement slab. Great job

[@andyteohockguan7243]

Awesome video and stay safe

[@chrisseats]

Not too many kids in your son's generation who are willing to help out and have such a good attitude like he does. You're blessed indeed!

[@tomstack6871]

l love me some Boston terriers!!

[@mawacal]

the 3 friends a person needs in there life. A friend with a tractor, a friend with a Pool and a friend that works with concrete! just saying. lol

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

The floor is beautiful and lots of Angels were there helping all of you especially your father-in-law what a smart, kind and obviously experienced man. It turned out perfect. Gods blessings to you all...HUGE accomplishment!!!

[@wallaceloper637]

How are you going to seal it so it won,t stain? Just wanding

[@carlwilcox9595]

Just observed that there seems to not be anything installed to allow for service’s. Should not there be stub outs for electrical water septic?

[@cicihusainah999]

Mr. Martin's creations is very benefits for long time, very educating for all peoples in this earth, I called u the biggest hero, mister... They love your families 😂😇👋👐🙏🤗

[@HaroldReece]

What a nice group of friends you have, a wonderful looking slab, thank you for sharing this with us.

[@JCZ2601NL]

🇳🇱NL.Worked very well, I hope that the rest will also go to full satisfaction, success with the further construction greetings from the Netherlands Hans.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🍀❤️

[@mikeoconnell4229]

Great job! I know I have been tough at times on you guys ,but you're doing great!.the family effort is priceless

[@kenactofkindness4017]

2 foot by 2 foot number 3 3/8 rebar same as 6 by 6 inch wire mesh, only different u can pick the rebar much beter that what we engineers call wire mesh ground cover ahahha ............foam or expansion joint would be great , plant insulate in future 2 inches ridged foam under slap and sides

[@kenactofkindness4017]

comalong has pick one side pullup rebar, also notch a square shovel with grinder like a hook pull up messh wire mesh

[@kenactofkindness4017]

glad ur hsppy it drain all whats wrong u will never notice , could just pooured it no mesh no rebas with fiber mesh aded steel replacement.........happy to see u excited perfect in ur experience, cridge by pros

[@kenactofkindness4017]

best part all working togehter all happy great team effort, high 5

[@MrjamalSelamat]

Hi father Sarah, 😊a permissive father. I wish I could be more like you👍👍👍👏❤️

[@cicihusainah999]

That's Mr. Martin, Sarah's father, not Father Sarah names.... Hehe success always, friends 😂

[@billwheawill6544]

You could seal the floor make it stronger and resist staining from oil etc.

[@SirAnthony25]

No dangerous activity? Awesome father in-law!

[@jma5177]

Did you hurt your finger?

[@michiganengineer8621]

Martin, do yourself a _HUGE_ favor and put an epoxy coating on that floor BEFORE you park a vehicle on it. Take a look at the recent videos with Texas Barndominiums & Demolition Ranch on the HQ building.

[@freddien7]

As every thing is Solar, could have put under floor heating in keep cars warm in winter!!, there is a tool, with a long handle you could have hired to put in relief cuts when the concrete is still wet, save all that dust, love Jules description That Meshy stuff!!, good to have friends come to help. Thanks for video, looking good, Thanks from UK.

[@camelscanswim9414]

At 10:30 I love that machine ...I'm guessing it's polishing the concrete?

[@augustreil]

Kinda, it's called a power trowel. It helps to smooth, flatten and makes a denser/stronger top surface. Google ''Power Trowel'' Hope this helps ?

[@shopart1488]

Much nicer when the music is turned down it seems all KZbinrs ten to use to much volume. LESS IS MORE in this case.

[@idadho]

1/8 inch slope. I bet you can't pour flat enough to not have puddles. I had plenty of thin puddles. A broom or squeegee will do the job. The melt will have sand and mud in it anyway. Do you have humidity in your part of Idaho? We had no humidity ever in New Meadows.

[@g2macs]

well done for putting in relief cuts, a lot of folks don't and wonder why their slab is cracking up.

[@gordonshearston7590]

The hook lifting the mesh does not work use reo chairs they are cheap and do a very good job have been supervising concrete pours for over 40 years in Australia some large 500 to 600 meters pours in commercial/industrial buildings mesh needs to be at the right level as per engineers drawings

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

Don’t you think it is a little late for that advice?

[@theBhegner]

@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving lol

[@augustreil]

It works. Once pulled up and the stone is beneath the wire, where can it go ? That's right, nowhere.

[@PaullaWells]

Great job, everyone! It was very kind of Julie's parents and your friends to come and lend a hand. Now, the opening at the back of the garage, I can't remember if you already said, but are you putting in a large plate glass style window there?

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

There will be a large window.

[@ModernMountainLiving]

Have the locals ever explained why they pour the slab after the walls are up and access is more difficult? Truck has a tough time and rodding has a wall in the way, then the bull float can't be done from the sides where there is less extensions needed. But I don't know why they still put vents in the crawlspace either. Be Blessed

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

For us it was timing. Couldn’t wait and not build the walls.

[@ModernMountainLiving]

@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving Good choice, the garage is looking nice.

[@gagukyudiarinto4599]

Hi Pak Martin.. What a significant progress in your project. Keep smiling Pak.. Keep smiling Bu Julie

[@darkfactory8082]

Hey, man, the mancave is closer every day.. =) You really work well together... Excelent work, keep going.

[@twosongs7396]

Idaho’s terrain is pretty high, isn’t it? What type of terrain are you on? Rock? What’s your elevation? What do you do for water?

[@MR-gp9ys]

Interesting way to pour concrete. I can pour that garage by myself and 1 guy. Wow.. And don't get me started on the cutting.

[@petert24turner71]

Standoffs are a small metal or plastic support for reo to hold it at the optimum level whilst pouring concrete. Sorry i'm commenting after the pour.

[@tatansilitonga24]

LIKE :)

[@petert24turner71]

Why dont you use standoffs to hold the reo at the correct level whilst pouring your concrete instead of lifting the reo. Standoffs give a much more accurate level for the reo.

[@thomasricky8880]

12:35 wait... Using a hook? Why didn't you use bar chairs?

[@Mr_Manifesto]

ACI certified concrete inspector here, this is an acceptable industry practice.

[@triroo107]

Grandpa’s live to teach…. It makes our hearts happy….

[@rsy427]

Just wondering if you were required to epoxy the rebar that you drove into the wall

[@augustreil]

Didn't look like it and it's unnecessary for a small garage floor.

[@johnisley4578]

Huge job, and you seemed so calm and relaxed during the pour ! Excellent work.........

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

The magic of editing 😜

[@johnisley4578]

@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving LOL silly of me, I should of realised !

[@gregggriffith4386]

Looks like he had a good crew that worked well together. That takes a lot of stress out of the job. Nice job. I realized how spoiled I am with a tool for everything concrete related. 😁

[@BreakingFreeOffGrid]

Sooooo exciting! Julie....it was good to see you in Walmart the other day. Sorry I wasn’t very talkative, was frustrated with finding what I wanted 😢

[@juliejohnson9531]

no problem! I hope you found what you were looking for and that your granddaughter loved her present from you. 😃

[@redhughdl]

why do you use fresh lumber each time you pour concrete ? do you not reuse the old lumber from previous concrete pours for the next pour ? or have you since used that lumber elsewhere ?

[@patricksnair779]

i see that safety Sally was on the job today dust mask

[@Kingsleykrewvlogs]

So great guys !!! It looks fantastic. Ps.. I miss Sarah being at home. 💜

[@LukeSW121]

you should put spacers between plastic sheets and wire mesh (steel net) to prevent rust on the steel

[@danovi8500]

Wow rookie placing job. But job looks prety good!

[@micht2641]

Tux's very happy playing with friend 😃😃😃

[@at347est]

Good to see Mike helping you .

[@xclsky____06]

Semangat 💪💪 Spirit 💪💪

[@stanleykeith6969]

I would have put a drain and line in before the concrete went in.

[@1pcfred]

Drains are not a good idea these days. Garages that had them had to fill them in. That's due to environmental regulations. You can squeegee it out the door but God forbid it goes down a drain! Happened to a buddy of mine that owned a gas station. It made no sense to him either. Can't argue with the EPA though. I guess you can, but it won't get you anywhere.

[@Ed_5280]

How are those guide beams in the middle of the garage floor attached to the rebar?

[@lebrunch]

you guys are doing a great job, keep up the good work👍

[@kingtut5923]

Nice work , how come you never put in a heated floor?

[@sylhunt8230]

nice job

[@dennislower4742]

Once again, awesome job and amazing family.

[@lebrunch]

you guys make things look so easy😉

[@eldiampaso6543]

Good job for your son 👍 and to the whole family ❤️

[@chadstrutzenberg9171]

So nice to see that you had a lot of help!

[@jimcub22]

Paint the floor to make it easier to keep clean

[@richiesipalloma2108]

Kasih sub indonesia dong pak martin

[@ronbinkc4625]

Hard work. Great job. KC, MO

[@iskhakulkarim7711]

Pak.martin.semangat...

[@b.p.7794]

Hi. I've been a cement finisher for 50 years. you did well. I'd hire you to do my floors. It looks great.

[@1pcfred]

I was a laborer for 11 years and poured a lot of floors. They're where they belong. In a backyard.

[@boreed8094]

Paul. Can you show us your own house that you had a hand in building every single part of it? From foundation to roof? Just curious.

[@derrickgonsalves5026]

Absolutely excellent video! Sweet song with beautiful voice! Thank you Brother! God bless!!!

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

Didn't see the links for laid back limited or shepherd... something.

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

Sorry just search laid back living and shepherd outfitters.

[@tucker476]

I think Crocker was there....

[@blackbirdcycles]

The concrete pump saves some work

[@1pcfred]

Not really. They could have shot it out of a chute.

[@peterd8525]

Upppps....someone's good shoes!.....Pchew.

[@mr.redneck2715]

All you needed is chalk lines on the wall and some grade stakes!!! What was your reasoning for the pins in the wall. Why would you pump the concrete? I’m going bankrupt just watching this.

[@caksariprip496]

Good job...Pak Martin..

[@wilingtonemai5009]

Excellent job done

[@greensnapper1602]

The Floor came out Nice !! The only thing we do here that's different is that we put rebar in the ground then, wire up the sheets of wire to them, the stakes/rebar help stay where you want it, what your wife was doing... lol hope that made sense So at so many feet put a Rebar/stake in the ground Then wire the Sheets to the stakes to Help Hold / Stay up where you want/ need it to be.. Should be in the Middle of the Slab... What Julie was doing with her Hook.. Now hope that was better lol Thank you for your Time.. Hope Bible Class Go ?

[@bloodcap1779]

If I were in California, I would help you for free. I like professions in building homes .

[@자유인-n3f]

응원합니다

[@fotomoments5311]

🙋 JOHNSON Y FAMILIA 👏👏💪🇺🇾👍👍🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@markadelman8028]

did you remember the ufer ground? and the wire mesh doesnt do any good sitting on the bottom. at 9:31 its completely flat. I saw the pumper was trying to lift it and kink it. but thats not enough. dobie blocks works really well keeping the mesh up.. Watch out for cracks if you didnt get a high PSI concrete.

[@hpw59]

great job on the slab

[@robertlaird6746]

I'm wondering if you would have done hydronic heat loops attached to the metal mesh before your poured your concrete slab and ran it off of your solar if your solar system would have been able to handle it?

[@jamansidstar1568]

Sy perhatikan isteri anda selalu tertawa gembira mendampingi anda dalam bekerja, tentu hal ini akan memberi semangat kepada anda ya...

[@jayrichards3672]

Man, Mark is a Boss. Julie was so fortunate to have him as a dad. Martin is a fortunate husband who doesn't do a bad job. Stay Blessed

[@mchaelmontaudouin484]

Super travail bravo👏👍

[@reynaldobatiduan5514]

great nice job

[@drjcwardjr]

Huge floor space! A few lines and you could have an inside Pickle ball court in winter?LOL 😎👍

[@yankey4]

Love it guys. Thanks for taking the time to share with us. God Bless..

[@mountainviews5025]

The new blades for your mitre saw for cutting metal works so awesome you would love it you can cut all your metal in 2 minutes looking great ya'll im extremely Proud of everyone of you and your son wow ya know where that comes from comes from amazing parents and thanks for that we love amazing parents thumbs up my friends

[@leroywarner7354]

I found a power hacksaw really saves a lot of time when it comes to cutting metal I do most my fabricating with that saw that grinder Porten tools

[@mom2breanna]

Hi guys looks wonderful great job. Wishing you a blessed day. 🙂👍🏻

[@marksmith-ew7ir]

It nice to build a house and garage to store, materials for both buildings keep under lock and key

[@marthalangi9161]

Pak Marthen besar sekali rumahnya salam ya sama ibu Yuli senangliat ibu Yuli selalu tersenyum

[@stuartrinker]

Haha! Nice job. The pump company is one of our neighbors. Nice people.

[@jeppemajlandgravesen6306]

Looks nice, but too bad you did not put any insulation in first, that would prevent any moist.

[@jamesboris1233]

Good job

[@gods_servant7524]

Question! Do you have any solar generators your not using and panels? If so could you help a lady out?

[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

No sorry.

[@gods_servant7524]

@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving Well it doesn't hurt to ask. Well GOD BLESS!

[@SteveeCee]

Thanks Martin & Co. Great job and a good video (as promised 😉)

[@LaidBackLiving]

Looks good!

[@joewilliams7161]

I wish I can see your new home in real life I live in Edmonds Washington

[@kirchnerfarm]

Loved watching Martin great stuff

[@khaledrjoub]

What happened to the 2x4's that used to level the concrete ???

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[@TerraFirmaX]

Came out awesome. Great job