ICF Mountain Homestead: Basement Floor Slab Pour & Finish

[@ledzepgirl299]

I,for one, never question what you do because I know you have researched everything to the hilt. No doubts ever in my mind about the quality of this build! You're rocking it!

[@PaullaWells]

I'm clapping my hands in pure glee for y'all!! Things will really start flying now. I'm not sure I have been happier for a stranger before. LOL But, I am stinking happy for all four of y'all! You've stuck it out and toughed it out. Now is your time and y'all deserve every ounce of it too! Yay!!

[@peterdement]

No rigid insulation below slab? No in slab radiant tubing? No floor drains? No rebar or welded wire mesh?

[@jazfarm5726]

Amazing that you couldn’t get contractors up there to do the build but all these folks are willing to bring the pieces. Nuts.

[@72hourbob61]

I would have put floor drains in.

[@pikehunter23750]

Looks like that concrete outfit does top notch work!

[@bigunone]

Now you need a disco ball, sound system, and you will have your own roller rink

[@user-rq8lo2bd2s]

Appears one of the smartest things you've done is make basement door big enough for equipment to go in & out!! Really excited for you and steps closer to finishing your dream home.

[@gratituderanch9406]

So exciting!!!! Can’t wait till you guys get to SLEEP in your own hone in your own beds in the house you built with that fantastic view.

[@lesleyharris3198]

The basement looks great, can't wait to see the next phase of the building project.

[@sovereigns1grace]

Oh lawdy! A floor a ceiling and another floor ... With walls, too! Civilization is marching in! Looks amazing guys. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride! Next winter will be warm & snuggly :D

[@Penny-bt4gc]

It’s been so exciting watching your progress. So happy things are falling into place for you guys.

[@Fidg234]

Glad we've had such good weather for you to be able to get this much accomplished.

[@shythornfallen9174]

Those workers did an amazing job! Good find :-)

[@gary1164]

Thanks very much for sharing the journey of your house build with us and it’s great to see the progress each week. Really informative and i bet you can’t wait to move in :)

[@sandyjacobs6202]

Man when they dumped out the sand if i had been there im telling you i would have had to run and jumped in it yes at 64 that little girl wants to come out and still play every now and then they did an awesom job on the floor at the end of this long long day im sure you all had to feel a great sense of pride and afull day of well done

[@kmaynor16]

It's starting to look like a house! Very nice slab and I'm certainly glad you decided to seal it. Looking forward to watching the first-floor wall pours and then the interior wall development.

[@bobo-wf1jv]

holy moly .. that's some nice sand .. i'm only one minute into the video and "I want that sand" ... now, on to the rest of the video .. Cheers!

[@therealmccoy8310]

Your a very smart man who has a wonderful family, you are blessed. Love to watch the vlog!

[@1rdgrnnr]

coming right along, looks great !!!!

[@merryannebrown]

i love how they haven't even got it smoothed out yet and it's already able to walk on. Cool

[@Siamko]

So excited for your family To see your home coming together

[@annabodhi38]

This made me so happy. They did such a good job on that floor. Thank you for taking us along, appreciate the video, and your dedication to your viewers.

[@justme-uw6bz]

The house will be complete before you know it, then you'll be relaxing with your hot cuppa in hand enjoying your gorgeous view.

[@jeffreyadams8435]

COOL, BEEN WATCHING YOUR CHANNEL FOR QUITE AWHILE, REALLY COMING TOGETHER THANKS FOR TAKING US ALONG

[@cheriluvsgrr]

Awesome. Y’all have come a long way. I know there’s still a lot to do but wow

[@AutoCrete]

Having quite a few miles of 'one wheel dump truck' behind me that power buggy sure looked nice. Looks like it all went well and putting in the control cuts the next day was wise as well.

[@p.l.larose3851]

All kinds of cool tools . . huge, big and small. Great pour .. . beautiful floor.

[@AlanaShuster]

I get excited like a kid when I see you have posted a video !

[@jennifercarducci619]

I am truly excited with the “concrete” progress you guys have made. I can see, in my mind, the new life you will live in your new abode. You guys have thoughtfully progressed through all this, I will be so happy when you are sleeping in your new home. You have accomplished so much!

[@honeybadgers1996]

Holy cow.... These concrete finishers are awesome! That's a lot of work. Great work to all of you👍

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Your place is coming along nicely. No for that darn weather to go away!

[@ogsavage1928]

Coming along nicely! Happy to see things finally coming together for you all! You deserve it!

[@secondgradeeight5978]

WOW! Beautiful view of the hills!

[@lindacummings6921]

Impressive job by this cememt crew. I'm so happy you now have a wonderful useable space to work out of, for the rest of your house build. Keep your spirits up.

[@gardenlady1293]

Its wonderful to see this all finally happening!! great job kids!

[@coletteware5052]

So very happy for you guys!!! Love watching you guys. Thanks for sharing your journey!!!

[@Bamaman14k]

Looks fantastic, it's coming right along. Before you know it you'll be sitting on the front porch whittling wood. Well maybe not that, but certainly enjoying the view. Thanks for taking us along, Jimmy

[@stephanienuce7711]

I am so happy for you all! This is really wonderful, I know y’all have put so much thought, time, money and effort into every step! It’s going to be a really wonderful place for your family!!!

[@phillully4472]

Jeremy & Jamie.. your basement floor looks awesome and it's very roomy down there. The house is taking shape for sure. Keep knocking it out.

[@erockmuzic5070]

been with ya'll since the beginning looks awesome! the concrete finish is badass!

[@JW-es5un]

So HAPPY that things are really coming together for your HOME. You have worked so hard for this. When it is all said & done Your first 24 HOURS THERE WILL BE A DREAM COME TRUE. GOD'S BLESSINGS 🙏😇💖🇺🇸

[@LazyAHoleRanch]

We are so happy for you! It’s got to feel amazing to be making progress!

[@linnsoltwedel]

I just found this video and after this video I am hooked! I love to see "Stories" like this! Exiting to se the house "grow!" :)

[@WendyK656]

How wonderful! things are looking great; and it sure is coming along. Good job guys! looking forward to more video's on the bulid.

[@cherlpotter2248]

Your house is coming along nicely. Happy for you you deserve it.

[@patrickschiedel2141]

Why didn't you put rebar in or wire mesh and why did you not put insulation underneath to help keep the basement warmer?

[@marklownox]

The project is coming along real well. I am happy and excited for your family!

[@remushaynes2693]

i am always excited to see another video come in from yall. i glory in your drive to get things done and am cheering yall on from here.....g

[@SillyMe2718]

Wow, great job on the slab...great company your dealing with. Build I know is difficult but great job! 👍👍👍👍☔️☔️☔️☔️💕💕💕

[@dianehall5345]

Good morning. Looking really great! Your basement is similar to ours, except the cement was poured in with a long arm. We did not have a cap, as our modular home unit WAS the sub flooring. Its going to go fast now. you must be over the moon! Our newly poured foundations walls and floor still contained a lot of natural moisture when we moved in November 2016. But we had a large airtight wood stove in the center of the basement to help it cure. You view is amazing. We are deep in the woods. A sump pump might be cheap insurance.

[@MrRbrgrn]

Enjoying your build and look forward to each update!

[@lisagerlach2960]

I love watching the progress

[@sandyallen1488]

You are doing a great job. Congratulations...so happy for your progress.

[@angelacross2216]

Very impressive workers, very impressive design. It’s going to be so great.

[@Will7981]

It's coming right along. Quite nicely.👍🏻

[@nancysadewater964]

Thank you for sharing this building process. It would appear as if you are a very good general contractor, Jeremy.

[@marshacannon1021]

Fascinating! So happy to see it coming together for you!

[@mmanut]

Beautiful Job. Smart investment having them seal it. LOOKS FANTASTIC‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸

[@BugFarmerBees]

Great project. I love stopping by to see the progress.

[@zaneymay]

Wow! We had to spray the ground before the plastic and had to have concrete wire (looks like a fence) then inspection then we could pour. You two are moving right along. You could have your big house done before we get our little house done.

[@jimsgardensandrabbitry]

Great job. I bet you are all excited to have that important step behind you. Love and blessings to your family.

[@kimberlyreeseshipe7384]

Wow the floor looks great! Love seeing the progress ⭐️

[@angelskyler3377]

Was so excited when your video came up...pressed play and instantly felt "aahh" love love you guys Love from Sydney Australia :) P.s. sorry i find you working so hard fun and relaxing to watch...i am living vicariously through u :)

[@georgevangordonjr8963]

I’m curious what about water lines, sewage pipes, no rebar in the floor? Or even wire mats. I know they have that fiber concrete now but still I would think some kind of metal would be a good idea. Even if you use composting toilets I know you have a well please tell about your plan for addressing those things.

[@chelemichele1524]

Looks really nice.... Have a good evening ☃️☃️☃️

[@xedasxedas]

Great job

[@mday1416]

Great series...........can't wait for the next video! Hey from Indiana!

[@Beecozz7]

I'm so happy for y'all, the house is coming along fantastic! TY

[@evapereira3093]

So cool watching your home come together. you guys must be so excited. Thanks for sharing! xx

[@seriouslyreally5413]

So exciting to see the progress of your housebuild!🏠⛈ 🌞🌈

[@elishevaquick6650]

WOW, PROGRESS!! YOU PEOPLE ROCK AND I LOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS XXX GREETINGS - AUNT ELI

[@ggarden8432]

looks good, looking forward to the next part.

[@blackwater4707]

Great looking quality. I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

[@marksilver9291]

Hiddenite is world famous for Emeralds. Any luck on your property? My friend, back in the 1970's, went down there and came back with a 125 pound Smokey Quartz Crystal. He overstayed his vacation, the land owner dug a foot more down in the trench and hit a HUGE Emerald strike. You guys are great! Thank You

[@carlinkay1151]

It’s looking great 👍 can’t wait to see the next video!

[@utube11899]

Hi everyone. I follow you religiously. I have learned a lot from all of your videos; from canning, solar, appliances, chickens, construction, all have been informative. I plan on building my own house and follow in your prepper footsteps, but something I see that is a concern is no insulation under the slab. I know you are planning on doing a food storage area here besides the small pantry upstairs. Is this why you went with this option? For a colder basement temperature for food preservation or a root cellar? Again love your channel and keep sharing. A friend from way down south in the heart of Dixie!

[@robertrockwell7581]

seems far away but closer with each part done . nice job.

[@juliabecker2356]

This is very exciting. Coming along so well. Best wishes and home blessings.

[@tagawa]

Yeah, they did really beautiful work!

[@BrianBriCurInTheOC]

Do they not have concrete pump rigs in your area? And what about re-bar or wire mess in the slab?

[@mommabears993]

someone asked too- he said there's fiber mesh in the concrete mix

[@brandytrevino]

Man! I'm so freakin' excited for y'all.💛

[@Guildbrookfarm]

❤️😊

[@blacksheepacres-homestead3596]

Looks great another step closer. Hang in there.

[@janinehenderson854]

Hey. Look at you guys. Coming along nicely!

[@jutewood2275]

You guys are amazing, so excited for you!

[@Momma4Freedom]

Great series! The house is coming along great!

[@adubbelde1]

every area has it's own unique way of doing things. Where we live, sand has to be trucked quite a distance so it's expensive. Crushed rock is abundant and that's what typically is used under slabs here. I put 2" of foam under my basement slab and installed radiant tubing. It's incredibly comfortable paired with the ICF foundation.

[@neckofthewoods24]

What type of crushed rock? I’m worried 57 lime stone will poke through the vapor barrier. I’m thinking 57 round river rock but that won’t pack well. I’ve seen other use 57 limestone, then sand, then vapor, then foam.

[@adubbelde1]

@@neckofthewoods24 It's 3/4 minus crushed limestone. Where we live, I've not seen anyone use a vapor barrier under their slab. the soil here is well drained. Basically I'm sitting on solid rock.

[@teekay1785]

@@neckofthewoods24 If you use foam you put it on top of the foam otherwise think you would need to put some sand on top of the gravel to keep from tearing the plastic and I would have used at least 10 mil plastic no matter what code is.

[@neckofthewoods24]

tee kay I’ve never see anyone put the plastic on top of the foam as foam can absorb moisture over time. Also I know they make thicker plastic but I’ve only ever seen people use 6mil. If 10mil isn’t crazy more I’m not opposed to it.

[@nonyabuisness]

Nice floor.. If you spray some xylene on the sealer where it turned white from the rain it will turn clear again.

[@katemetho72]

Don't forget to put all your initials and the date somewhere i the cement... For prosperity.

[@Logiwonk]

Wow, money well spent they did a great job.

[@craigsymington5401]

I think "simple" has been left a while ago, possibly when the super deep and expensive well was drilled. still, a great story to follow.

[@tr255788]

Hey you guys it’s looking great. Hubby and I were watching and thinking.... The way you can and garden you might want to use any excess sand or cement for a greenhouse close to the house. Whatever your decisions are we love watching your progress it was just a thought.

[@wallpello_1534]

Not taping the seams almost defeats the purpose of the plastic, clean rock that drains easier would be a better choice for under the slab. Also if you had a thermal break under your walkout door it would keep the basement slab warmer. But you did it the way slabs have been done for years so I can't blame you.

[@dlweaver4329]

Now that,is a beautiful sight:-) Donna

[@TheLapierre]

This is great! Love these videos :) Best regards from Sweden

[@Kevinwbaker100]

No rough in plumbing in the slab?

[@catladylc05]

I'm so excited for you guys! It won't be long now. :D

[@terrihulm873]

So happy for you guys...

[@vitalyyazamir606]

rain is the best way for strength the concrete and prevent future cracks.

[@sunshinemay8930]

wow your place is coming together !