Building my ICF house part 7b - suspended concrete deck and ICF floor

[@BillyLapTop]

Great progress. Thoroughly enjoyed how you used the rebar. No shortcuts. A home that will last 500 years.

[@-_James_-]

Modern concrete will last about 100 years if properly cared for. (It's basically cheap shit compared to the stuff the Romans used.) That said, I don't know how well concrete encased in ICFs will last. It should, in theory, be more resilient to weathering, but that might not be true for ICFs underground because the external insulation will be susceptible to insect damage - which in turn will lead to the normal decay from temperature variations and water intrusion.

[@mikeunum]

Also for the children of the GranChildrens and they ancisters

[@janramonmartin]

@@-_James_- citation needed on 100 years

[@-_James_-]

​@@janramonmartin This channel has disabled posting links. :/

[@2491kridge]

I know people are always iffy to talk about financials, but once this house is finished I would love to hear a price breakdown of what this all cost you vs actually buying a house, and the man hours you put into it. Has been super interesting watching you do this build so far and can’t wait for what else you have to do.

[@robertn2813]

That back deck slope is about 5/16" in 4 ' . that's more than enough . The whole project is looking great J . I've been doing this 40 years and have no suggestions or criticisms . Top notch work overall ! You will be forever proud . I love the way you treat your family with your expertise , 'coz let's face it , it's for them that you do what you do . You always sign off your videos leaving me waiting for the next one . I appreciate your sacrifices , thank you .

[@jmuller86]

thanks

[@robertn2813]

@@jmuller86 you are welcome , and thank you for great content .

[@designstudio8013]

no. Slope should be 1-2" per 10 feet.

[@cameronmcarthur9951]

Loved all your videos. This job is a work in progress, you alter your plans to suit your ideas, which change as they always do. I am retired so know nothing about IFCs, this is a joyride for me. I don't offer hardly any comments because, what do I know? You provide me with knowledge, entertainment and a great joy in seeing you provide for your family and friends. Andrew Camerata, Don Wheeler and Mrs W to name a few I follow eagerly. Your skills have exploded and I hope your wealth does also. You have a great team and you come across as a great Boss, time ,age wise is on your side Jesse and I wish you and yours, nothing but the very best in the future. You are the epitomy of what the American Dream means to us in the UK.

[@jmuller86]

Thank you for your kind feedback. This project will start to get real interesting once I start on the actual roof.

[@TBPollock]

GORGEOUS!! Might seem like a strange choice of words, but if a foundation was ever gorgeous, this is it.

[@rickbell3402]

I love the precision and attention to detail that you bring to every task, Jesse! Well done!

[@tomdale1313]

you have alot of skills and more get-up and git her done, the job sites are always clear of debris around you where you're working and your work looks plumb/level/square...txs for sharing

[@davidcornell9167]

So much more work than conventional construction, but well done and I applaud your determination and detail.

[@jun1977i]

I remember back in the 50s 60s in Puerto Rico houses were make out if concrete, was no ICF back then but is the same principal rebar, concrete and 8-in x 8-in x 16-in Standard Cored Concrete Block, even the roof was made out of concrete, I know houses that still standing today from 60 or more years, now is done with concrete forms. this house is going to be really strong as long as you seal the espouse concrete for the whether, love the videos.

[@rubenbraekman4515]

Come to europe where you see houses well over 100 years old everywhere 😅

[@AngelLuisTrinidad]

I was thinking the same thing, this is the way we build houses here in Puerto Rico, all out of concrete.

[@josephdriscoll8527]

Great house build thanks for bringing us along and showing us the skilled work your investing in your families future home that your great great grand children can enjoy

[@mauricekeithjohnson2598]

Plastic ties are quicker and easier, but an engineer would tell you that wire ties with a pull/spiral twister tool offer more rigidity and strength. I live and build on a Hurricane Island (BERMUDA) where 12' 10 and 8" concrete walls are concrete re-inforced filled. I've worked on a few ICF builds here. Very interesting build you are doing ! Congrats on the progress ! I'm VERy impressed by your planning of detail !

[@anndivine9989]

Hi Jesse, I had to smile the way the concrete truck ran away 100 feet every time you lifted a bucket of concrete. Great job by the way.

[@hallenw]

Very clever PVC hole saw!!

[@TheAAAAZ999]

Always enjoy watching You .. your Dad .. and Andrew Camarata's posts Jess .. I know you'll do a great job on your house .. love watching your progress on your builds

[@TokyoCraftsman]

I like the rebar bender you made on the benchtop, very well done!

[@chrispowless321]

It must feel good to complete this phase and your goal for the year. Thanks for being informative as to what you are doing and why!!! Can’t wait to see what comes next year

[@randazzle1388]

Very smart idea to explore the concept of geothermal for snow control with us. It's an intriguing geothermal use, especially for all of us up north. Looking forward to Jesse's Laboratory 2022.

[@douglasmorton6121]

Great progress! Your explanation on what you are intending to do spelled it out for those of us that were trying to guess what your finish build would look like. Nice work team! Can't wait for the next video!

[@boobybabs72]

You are so very skilled Jesse your family must be so proud and your kids will be like what Dad did all this.Truly blessed my friend.HNY to you and you family.You should be proud ♥️👍🏻

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Amazes me all you have to plan for. Now and later. Really liked it

[@genegoodman5233]

Well so far I have been able to keep up on what and why your doing different things. The pipe on the deck, yell good idea to melt the snow/ice. I never thought about closing it in later, good idea. Heated roof and driveway, yell you got me on that one, why not now instead of thinking about it later and wishing you had. I love watching guys like you that can think outside the box and thinking ahead. People could learn a lot of stuff like you have if they just get out and work and don’t be scared to make a mistake, that’s the way you learn sometimes. I’ve worked my butt off to have and do stuff cause I couldn’t pay others all the time. Jesse I love your house and the way your building it. It probably will not be the last cement house you build unless you don’t want to build anymore for others. I’ve seen some nice bunkers for storm shelters that’s not half as big nor as nice as this basement will be when finished. A lot of them may cost as much as your house. I hope your family had a great Christmas and wishing you a Happy New Year, Stay Safe

[@DelButch]

Looking again at this video I now cant wait to see this framing and support timbers come down and see this structure freestanding especially the jog outs again great work and explanations

[@paulbadger6336]

The 3 most important things in any building project, drainage, drainage, drainage. Well done 👍

[@renatorosete8554]

Jesse, I must say you have fingertip knowledge of a lot of things. You do great things snd hope you continue to do do and be a model to many, but esp to your growng kids.

[@kamaleakamaoleaka197]

I totally agree with MYSTERIOUSLY 53 yourself and Andrew Camarata are some of the only KZbinrs having 30 or more minutes longer videos now adays.thnx for videos.

[@markbrown6236]

"I love to see a plan come together". Your going to love that deck in the nice weather.

[@vanman5593]

THANKS JESSE FOR DOING LONG VIDEOS AS THERE IS A LOT OTHER PEOPLE CUTTING THERE'S TO 15 MIN AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU YOUR DOING A GREAT JOB X

[@benjaminziegler7437]

YES I AGREE

[@AW-Services]

Jesse just makes realistic honest video highlighting incredible skillsets and trade. Very enjoyable and intelligent

[@ovadyarachman7243]

WHY ARE WE SHOUTING

[@LeArtisan]

I look forward to 2022 progress, going along nicely.

[@paulhammond7489]

The thought processes go deep in this sort of build, been great to watch it evolve from the beginning and turn to reality. Really nice to see the concrete bucket finally being used, I'm sure we'll be seeing it a lot more as the walls etc are poured unless you go with the more expensive but probably quicker pump. The snow removal system sounds like a must have for that part of the world...

[@mikeknoll2865]

That’s very nice drone footage, thanks for doing it. Glad you got to use AC,s old crane after putting all the work into getting it going.

[@pjurkovi]

Grettings. I'am from Croatia (small country next to Italy) and we traditionally build houses and buildings with bricks, concrete and iron bars. And I was totally shocked when I saw how you build your house. Maybe the reason for that is because my country is in earthquake zone but I respect your way.

[@joeymendez7993]

Great video Jesse, you're one of the few youtubers that always get a comment section full of positive comments. Keep up the good work, I love your videos.

[@BWIL2515]

Another great build video Jessie. That's a bunker of a build

[@ThomsSimpleLife]

That's quite a project, your planning is impeccable Jessie. Great job by all the guys.

[@dloglesby57]

I continue to be amazed as how far you have already come with you new build on your new home, and Look forward to more videos , as you share your life, family and jobs with all of us. Wishing you and your family a very Happy and blessed New year, and that this coming new year holds more for you. Thank you for sharing with all of us. here's to a better New year🙂BTW, like with Andrew, I Love your work music..

[@Xilv7]

I can barely build something out of wood, let alone concrete so this type of project is awe inspiring. Watching your thoroughness and attention to detail is incredible.

[@christineingram55]

This is going to look amazing when it’s finished.It’s very spacious too.My Grandson was fascinated watching you pour the concrete..I was always a kid who asked questions and spent a lot of time while we lived on the site where our home was being built.They we’re running late and we had to move so we were placed in a show home for a while.So it was fun watching the men working .Kids don’t have questions anymore .Such a shame.I love what you have done so far.It’s going to be a wonderful place to live 🥰

[@jimsblack]

Two thumbs-up. You are doing a wonderful job in preparing and executing your plan. I enjoy watching your videos. They are informative and yet concise. I like that you don't cut corners. Keep up the good work.

[@TheADRIANOVALENTINO]

Thats Andrew Camarata and his crane!! 👍👍👍 Love Andrew Camarata videos and Jesse Muller videos they are both Awesome

[@gayle4804]

New to your channel I am a new subscriber rather I'm I'm enjoying watching you build build and lay out to rebar and everything love listening to you explain what you're doing

[@bruceblais7958]

A lot of work to it but thank you for taking us along it's going to be a strong and warm house hope you and your family have a happy New Year to your dad also and hope Mrs W has more nice songs for next year

[@mikeunum]

Holy MOly, you have a good job until now. Don't mess it up in the future.

[@razbuznik]

Jesse you are tireless - really looking forward to your ongoing progress in 2022!

[@freddieslaughter1107]

You will have a really nice home, you guys are doing a great job.

[@Helloverlord]

This is one of the best and maybe the best floor support substructure I've seen used in styro insulated floors. Thanks for info on side insulation! All the best to you and yours in 2022.!

[@bigbird2100]

Great video 👍Jessie love the camera work and building info eg 1/2 inch for every 10 foot etc and enjoy the keeping warm in the workshop bending the rebars.

[@patrickrooney5130]

It's coming on very well jessy. Keep up the good work.

[@tomlee7966]

looking great Jesse no one needs to be satisfied but you and your family buddy!! roll on

[@mhenhawke5093]

Jesse: You and your brother make a good team. Your both smart, hard working and have that family value quality that others dont have when working together. Thats why your videos are enjoyable and interesting too watch and you explain things as you go along. Thanks for sharing, stay safe and to you and your family ,Happy New Year and all the best in your future endeavors. M.

[@lalebumverkauf]

Hi Jesse, very smart and thanks for sharing your "think through" process. Best greetings from Germany.

[@philippebaril2293]

happy ‘22 to you & family. this new building is gorgeous. Great thermal fondation and rainwater running !!

[@jamesnm21]

Crane: it's been a wild ride. I've built a lot of commercial stuff, but the story really starts after this guy Andrew bought me. That was a trip. We built a castle and I ended up crashing at the bottom of a hill. Then this guy rescued me and things have kinda smoothed out a bit.

[@erikowren7894]

Are he and Andrew friends or did he just buy the Crain from him?

[@danwheeler5130]

@@erikowren7894 friends

[@nickmastroianni5557]

@@erikowren7894 I suspect Andrew gave him the crane for his help in righting the crane after the crash. Remember, the crane needed repair after the crash and besides, was not able to reach to the top of Andrew's upper level. Andrew bought another crane later.

[@henkoosterhof5947]

@@erikowren7894 andrew says the crane went to a buddy of mine who wants to use it for some kind of project. During recovery and reparing it it looks like a saw jesse.

[@DelButch]

Excited to see this framing as it’s a skill all it’s own , nice job Jessie

[@jimwest986]

you are the man, is there anything you can't do, it's just going to the movies but with out the popcorn! keep them coming

[@roadlizardcu8664]

Have enjoyed your video's this year and am looking forward to next year. Happy New Year to you and family as well as all those that view these video's!

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

Those slabs look so great. The higher you go the better it looks.

[@linmal2242]

This is like my elevated office pour that I did on our old factory extension. Very similar pour. Well done !

[@moya034]

Jesse, all I can say is, that is a bad-ass building you are constructing! I think I know what I want for my next house :)

[@martyreiber8945]

Jesse you are going to have a very beautiful forever home. You have thought of everything you can do now and in the future. Can't wait to see how you are going to do the roof in concrete. Good Luck in your future endeavors will be watching.

[@frankmillett7603]

Nice work Jesse, great job at that concrete work. I see that Pettebone you salvaged from Andrew C came in handy .

[@shabadoo24]

Be safe, watch your fingers and toes. Happy New Year from Atlantic Canada..

[@RustyNail5856]

I am loving these videos.can't wait for the next one.

[@jestempies]

Really a great series, I'm thinking of building something similiar too. Great idea with de-frosting things, I've never even considered it.

[@markreetz1001]

Great progress! Very interesting explanations on how and what you planned. Impressive.

[@KPOPIVESTEVE]

Great looking house. This is houses should be built, that last

[@hk.a.4818]

first time seeing this kinda construction, in my country we use concrete but different set-up. ICF is new to us.

[@markalexander5124]

Hi Jesse, greetings from Cape Town down south... Love your work ethic, can do attitude.

[@douglasthompson2740]

Might I suggest at the next pour have a 3x3x12 form somewhere out of the way where in future you can bolt your rebar bender, tubing benders and other assorted tools that need anchorage. Tire changers that kind of thing. You can drill and put a variety of threaded inserts for many different tools. A short bolt in each anchor keeps the dirt out until needed as well as water and ice. Bury it in the ground to the top.

[@jmuller86]

Yea I do want to start finding uses for all the extra concrete. That sounds like a good idea

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

I was trying to think of something to keep the bender from moving around. Great idea!

[@dokmanian]

very smart way of building for present and future between you and your mom and dad you guys are great worker and love the explanations at the end Happy New Year

[@andythorne1261]

hi Jesse and crew great intelligent forward planning, making the most of the hard work you've already done, the new year is already here better weather coming that will accelerate the hole process, looking great, prosperous new year to you all,

[@sydneymcconnaughhay5947]

I love watching your channel, you seem to be more real than others. Thank you,Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family.

[@richardstepusin2922]

Great job, way to think outside the box. That's the way you do Eng. you think of possible arrangements that you might want to do and you install now.

[@DingleyDell]

Awesome work and great job on meeting your objective. Best wishes for 2022 and look forward to seeing it progress. For now, take a well earned rest.

[@johnandshelly82]

28.00 that was a cool shot, really enjoying this build series.

[@jnichols2839]

Crazy to think how much living and memories will be done on that slab. I think it would be cool to have the second deck only come out half and far as the one below it letting light and air hit the one below

[@markg.2501]

Great Content, Beautifully Edited and Well Presented. Thanks Jesse ⭐⭐🏆⭐⭐

[@jimanderson4495]

Well planned and well executed. Thanks for the journey.

[@marcelw223]

Love the build! I worked in a rebar shop years ago, cutting & bending using the proper equipment. Bending that much rebar by hand is a lot of manual labour. No need for a gym membership for you guys lol. Keep up the great work and looking forward to the next part. Happy new year to you all! Alberta, Canada. 👍😎

[@eloleddie]

Do we know each other from Barrhead area around 1980 - 2000?

[@marcelw223]

@@eloleddie Hi, no I'm in Edmonton. I did some skydiving at Parasport skydive near Barrhead in mid 80's. Good to see another Alberta spotter here.

[@scottraven1721]

That is just beautifull, a masterpiece so far ! Really enjoying this channel Excellent story telling Go strong, go well, go far

[@chasemcmurray3737]

I love the part A and B. This build is awesome.

[@goobers8277]

Very inspiring, overhangs are suck a great idea. Happy New Years.

[@tarbeau8561]

I was for sure that you were going to have to install more support under the concrete floor. But, you used the styrofoam and I wasn’t sure how that would effect the weight of the concrete. Excellent job with it all !!! Looking forward to seeing how you finish it. Keep up the great work

[@mykalmcb]

I find building this concrete home fascinating.

[@wiredcomps]

You're making great progress! I've enjoyed watching, it's very inspiring, keep them coming!

[@CerebralAilment]

Cool seeing the Pettibone in action

[@benjamingirard339]

I also used zip ties on rebar when I installed pex heated floor. I was worried about sharp end of the wire penetrating the pex if it got stepped on just right during the pour. No issues and that was 3 years ago.

[@kenhart6330]

You're progressing nicely Jesse. Your pitches on gutters is steep over here in the UK 🇬🇧 they are at 1" over 50 feet. That is steep compared to the Romans who built canals and aqua ducts down hills with a pitch of 1/2" over 50 feet. They can still be found around Europe.

[@kevinhornbuckle]

Use copper for your drip edge. It is expensive, but you have a beautiful house going and you definitely do not want to cheap out on something so visible. Have the kids hand hammer a strip with a rubber or rawhide mallet. Hem both edges and fold just greater than 90 degrees. Slip it into that saw cut you described. It'll be beautiful for many decades and the kids will always be able to take pride in the help they provided.

[@royordway9157]

Won't the concrete react to the copper in a bad way? That's why we always sleave concrete for copper pipes and tubing going through or resting on concrete. I'm thinking about fuel oil tubing from a tank to the heating appliance. Lead isn't real pretty, but it enjoys co-habiting with concrete.

[@kevinhornbuckle]

@@royordway9157 Wrap the hemmed edge with bituminous membrane before pushing into the saw kerf. So the copper is not in contact with the concrete.

[@royordway9157]

@@kevinhornbuckle That would work. I'd use urethane caulk to seal it up. I use urethane on masonry or anytime 2 dissimilar materials meet. What do you use?

[@kevinhornbuckle]

@@royordway9157 Urethane caulk is probably best. I have used asphalt caulk (aka black jack) to join copper to masonry; typically chimney flashing.

[@royordway9157]

@@kevinhornbuckle I've been in the building industry, carpenter, up here in Maine for almost 47 years. We have always used lead flashing on masonry, and it was always mortared in weather it was new or a re-flashing/pointing job. We have used a lot of copper for roof flashing both commercial and residential. When we'd put a rubber roof on a "flat" commercial roof we'd either use a term bar caulked in with urethane or use steel coil stock. I really like the PL product line.

[@jipeleroy659]

hi Jesse and family a friendly greeting from the south of France (Marseille - french riviera) and my congratulations on this magnificent construction. Good luck to you and since it's a good day my best wishes for this new year 2022. cordially JiPé

[@davidmathay7117]

One thing that was getting me was the concrete bucket use. It was meant to lay down to fill, so the driver could see to fill it. Then it stands upright when you lift it with the crane. Just something to think about for the next time you use it.

[@jmuller86]

I didnt realize that, I saw a few people say they just leave it up so thats what I did. I figure a regular gar bro just sits up like that

[@davidmathay7117]

Just look at the design of it. Those curved bars are so it lays down and stands up more easily. Plus you can tell by just watching your video. It wants to lay down when its empty. And for what its worth, you did just fine running it the way you did. I'm a little OCD about some stuff, and was just nitpicking to nitpick. LOL!! Have a safe and Happy New Year! :-)

[@patrickrigaud4626]

Great job Jess waiting for next video hope not too far away!

[@Cj-uq3kv]

Has Andrew come over to your place to check this out? He has to be very interested in your project here. I hope you are great friends and not competitor’s. You both are wonderfully talented. I wish you and your family the highest successes in this world and your life! You deserve all the good you can imagine.

[@petervogwill6499]

Quite invoved...slabs , interlocking and monolithic, floor with heat... good progress despite weather, and set aside --plans for further developements while making a useful space during build......

[@eformance]

Every time I see one of those concrete vibrators it makes me think of when I went to a building supply and the salesman said some guy came in on Valentine's day and bought the smaller Makita with the 3ft wand on the end.

[@jmuller86]

lol

[@USM247]

Moving along very well. I liked your various ideas and explanations. Thanks Happy New Year to you and your family and friends.

[@chrisdawson6380]

Nice Video and great content.Always looking forward to your next episode. The more you do the bigger the house is looking. Happy & Prosperous New year to you and your's.🥂

[@the2060ish]

Looking good Jess

[@pmiller7886]

Very happy for you and your family Jesse, God Bless and a happy new year!

[@trader4239]

Great Jesse thanks for the cool video's, very interesting

[@danieljameschamberlin1726]

Hello my Good Sir, Best wishes for the New Year to you, your family and all of your employees. You are an inspiration for trying to quite literally build for your self a slice of the American Dream. I pray you have equitable and profitable opportunities without end this coming year.