Making a concrete slab for a Shed // from start to finish - DIY Creators

[@jayvee1707]

I just love this man's ability to break things down and give tips as he goes. Great channel.

[@BriteLake]

I much prefer watching these DIY channels to learn new things rather than network TV or films of entitled, over-paid actors. You DIY guys rock. Good job on pouring that slab.

[@Reason-Logic]

When adding a slab to an existing building it's a good idea to drill holes into the foundation and insert rebar extending into the slab. if you fail to do this the slab will float away from the building and weeds/grass will grow in that drift...the rebar locks the slab to the wall and won't separate leaving grass and weeds to cut for the rest of your life.

[@DIYCreators]

I agree! Ive done that before, and now I have to remove that same slab lol. Kinda of wish I didn't have the rebar. I do wish I had mention that.

[@Reason-Logic]

@@DIYCreators I only posted this because I live in Puerto Rico and have a concrete home. I wanted to add a one-foot concrete slab along the side of the house to make mowing and weed-whacking easier. it's on a slight grade so I did it in steps down the grade, just as I finished my brother-in-law came by and asked if I locked it in with rebar and I was nope...I've been using chemical or weed whacker for over twenty-five years now so I thought I might save someone my troubles.

[@rockshot100]

@@DIYCreators That slab will never slide down he hill. bad idea to attach it to the house. Sounds like trouble, could crack your wall. If you get weeds, just cover with a strip of trim.

[@javelin13]

Some foundations like mine have tensioners in them and it is not recommended to drill into slab when adding concrete. There is a stamp in my garage advising against it as it can cause injury and sever damage to your foundation.

[@rockshot100]

@@javelin13 That just makes sense. I still don't get the sense in tying into the house. How is that slab going to float away? Must be a Northern thing. People telling him to put gravel down, SMH.

[@jakecampbell7452]

A few tips from a professional concreter. •use hex head screws for your form they are easier to remove if concrete covers them • if building up a slab with dirt like this you should add a small thickening beam around the edge off the slab it will stop the dirt from washing out from under the slab and the slab sinking •add steel Dow bars into the house foundation and an expansion foam (we call it Abelflex in Australia)strip to the wall to allow for expansion and contraction • a magnesium float helps bring the fines to the surface while it’s wet using a steel trowel to early brings up too much bleed water and makes unnecessary mess and hinders the finish • the mud mixer seems like a good tool but I couldn’t justify paying for it when it’s only a slightly more convenient option to a cement mixer but each to there own •concrete is a committed decision so don’t skip the small stuff because rectifying it later on means demolishing it and starting again Love your videos dude you do some great work and thanks for sharing your methods hope my advice can help you on your next pour

[@DIYCreators]

Tips are always welcome!, helps me be better. Thank you very much. Will save these.

[@AllenSullivan-me7ir]

Totally agree this slab is guaranteed to eventually tilt without a beam around the foundation at the bottom. Instead of adding so much soil to level the from in my opinion the front soil should’ve been left undisturbed and simply shave down the already compacted soil up against the house to level form birds. After forms we’re in place simply dig a grade beam around the perimeter to allow concrete to settle below the ground surface to avoid future rain water soil wash out. As for the forming, mixing and pouring techniques he did well though just cautious about his slab possibly tilting due to soil erosion from future rainwater.

[@clutterreductionjunkremoval]

I Haul away stuff, not build it. So these kind of DIY videos are the best! I love the process showing of "well, that's not perfect so lets fix it" vs the perfectly edited video that doesn't show what's likely to happen and then me running into that same problem and getting frustrated... In the end I wind up do winging the whole thing lol. So much appreciated!

[@andyh8092]

Thank you Glen!!! I found a place to rent this conrete mixer for $248/week to do my driveway apron, sidewalk and a few smaller flat pours. It will save me over hiring it out or having a truck bring it in. This way i can work my own speed with a few buddies to help out. So excited!!

[@bunnyman6321]

How did your project turn out?

[@DRHIPWHIP]

❤Welcome back young man. I'm super glad to see you're back on your A-Game & doing what you truly love!

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks! Aside from the sun, I actually enjoyed doing this.

[@DRHIPWHIP]

@@DIYCreators You're more than welcome sweetie!

[@truthknowledge7915]

I was taught by many contractors to always have a slight grade downward from the house. You would think that if your adding a concrete pad right up against the home, you would make sure that the concrete pad also barely tilts away from the home and not be completely level to prevent sitting water or having water flow toward the home foundation

[@heatherpierce1141]

That's the first thing I thought, too.

[@rockshot100]

Good point, 1/4" per foot. Since most is covered, he won't get much water standing there. That is really the way to do it, but here, I don't think he will have any trouble. I built stairs and don't know how my forms slipped, but one stair or tread is sloping inward toward the rise. Luckily there is a carport covering it, so it is never a problem. I am in Tampa and Glen is 2 hours south of me, there is no such thing as a freeze here. The dirt here is about 100% sand so this method is NOT for the NORTH. People give him hell for not laying gravel, then screenings, a sand leveling course, the works. Pretty stupid to do that over sand. 3 1/2" is plenty thick, he really did not need the mesh,. that is for the winter heave which we do not have. He did a beautiful patio, you should check it out. He used LED strips between the pads, then filled that space will small rocks. It is a lot brighter than I thought but he has it on a dimmer.

[@truthknowledge7915]

@@rockshot100 I saw the paver patio.... It did look good. The best option for led's in this high energy market is to have them solar which I think he might have done.

[@rockshot100]

@@truthknowledge7915 I thought it was creative, just enough light to see where you are going. I am trying to think of some stuff to hold the rocks and lights in place, but still be cheap enough to rip up to service if need be. Something harder than wax and not as hard as epoxy. I know there is something. Yes solar might cost a lot more in the end for as little as he will have this on. LED, is almost nothing to run.

[@timc2745]

Sorry dude I would have done a footer to help avoid the foundation from being undercut and washed out. In building up an area to pour on a flat slab, should be at least 2feet larger the the area of the pad. I pray you don't have issues, thanks for the content keep it up.

[@Locutus_lives]

This has given me the confidence to try my first pour.

[@rockshot100]

You won't have any trouble. double check your forms, the rest is easy.

[@hazza2247]

if u get your forms perfect make sure the mix is a good consistency it’s really not that hard especially for flat slab that isn’t wider than your screed

[@n118nw]

My wife and I bought a mud mixer for some of our projects.. it makes mixing cement so much easier! When we poured our 10x14 slab for a shed I think we used about 180 bags of cement and it didn't take long at all. It's a big up front investment but IMHO if you have a lot of concrete projects it's well worth the cost, plus when you're done you can just sell it.

[@boots7859]

True, even if you buy it for one large project just knock $500 off and someone will scoop it up. Around here those trucks give you 20 min, and start charging after, and running wheel barrels of crete around will stress test your heart easily since the pump truck is extra and never reaches where you really need it.

[@lawrenberghanson4401]

I can definitely appreciate this process. I volunteered with a community garden to help them build a greenhouse and was part of the foundation team. I did the concrete spreading, leveling, and texturing. It was my first time doing it, and it turned out awesome!

[@onecrazywheel]

Glen installed 4 sheds like this on our property here in Central Florida. For us I used 16 of the 20 inch by 20 inch paver stones. I Tapconed them down with fender washers and we have been just fine. Great video as always! God bless 🙏

[@Vonda618]

I love it. Thank you for being so so thorough!

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks, I figured it would helpful to show almost everything.

[@virginiap5375]

Came across your video today, and I just had to send it to my husband since we've been planning to do a slab just like yours. Great job! God bless you always!!

[@RPGElite]

Wow. I don't need to pour concrete for my shed since I already have my concrete base for the old garage I had demoed, but this video was extremely informative if I have any future projects for such a thing.

[@vigigamehacker123]

hes back

[@FelixZolko]

you posted this at the right time as i try to figure out how to do this on a carport...man, that mud mixer is awesome!!!!

[@toddsaffell9695]

I always enjoy your videos. I need to build a slab for a storage unit too. It's like you've read my mind. Thanks! Keep up the good work.

[@snoopy6867]

Thanks. I’ve been waiting for this topic from a KZbinr that I trust. ✊🏾

[@juancamacho6115]

Awesome explanation on the step by step. Like others have commented, it gives confidence for the DIY seeking information. Thanks.

[@avrilcox4442]

Absolutely love your videos. You explain things so thoroughly and make it seem achievable to everyone! Happy to have you back on YT 😊

[@bw8594]

Awesome video. I came across yours while trying to look for videos on how to pour and create a slab for a shed. I'm about to pour and do my first slab and found that your video was pretty well informed and showed mistakes that you could run into which most other videos do not. For someone that does this on his own and to improve their home it got me excited to do this project. thank you very much for posting it and I look forward to watching other videos of yours. The end result looked amazing, not to mention the shed had gone through a couple hurricanes. Pretty well built I would say. Thank you again.

[@kevinstuckenschneider7688]

I clapped in real life when you finished. Your videos are amazing! You are a wonderful craftsman and video producer! Keep up the wonderful work!

[@AbusharifVideos]

This is the first time I’ve seen your videos. You’re a very good teacher. I have subscribed. I’ll be watching more.

[@thomasagzigian5932]

ditto!

[@phathiker6145]

Looking forward to that HVAC condenser leveling project. I have the same project to do.

[@j.m.7056]

You are always so concise and clear with your instructions. Thanks for all you do!

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you!

[@bchluvrxyz816]

Nice job. Your patience and deliberate execution of all the details make for a great finished product.

[@rohmichael2894]

Very detailed explanation on this video. Done ✅ with a lot of knowledge and without compromising on the required tools. Great work ethic with the clean as you go mind set. Cheers 🍻 and good luck to you in all endeavours.

[@michaellee1688]

I love the end when you say. As soon as you check something off the top of your do list something else comes up.

[@RageQuitSon]

This channel really motivates me to do projects around the house! I just finished repairing some water damage and really didn't want to do anything more but I'll have to find some more stuff to do! I could use this video to help level a garden box I've been meaning to make

[@DIYCreators]

thank you!

[@Kingfield2.0]

Maaaan Glen, you make things look so easy. I'm always impressed with your methodology of doing things. Kudos! Keep on making these videos, they do help me out with alot of questions and guess work.

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Thanks Glen, always enjoy your channel and experience. 👍

[@BourneAccident]

Very good clear explanation and really a perfect how to video. Thanks for making it. I need to do this next spring at my house so glad to have found your channel.

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Glen, miss your creations. Prayers for you and your family. 🙏

[@SunofYork]

Looks good ! On to the next job... there is always one !

[@fuyu5979]

Awesome results creating the slab. It's obvious frm watching u work with the concrete u have prior experience n skill frm computing slope; installing form; troweling etc. Kudos learned much watching ur vid. New subscriber because of this vid. Anticipating ur next one. Peace

[@cecillec2331]

It is therapeutic and informative watching you. Thank you!

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, Glen! It turned out great! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@DIYCreators]

Hey bud! thanks

[@realyouth5273]

Great video brother, wish you all the best and hope we get more video's this year.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you!

[@realyouth5273]

Your welcome bro

[@zennoodle]

Thank you so much for the video. Seems like you were reading my mind as we're about to embark on a very similar project for a smaller half height shed compared to your's. Concrete slab will be the same though. Agreed with what you said about when one project starts another will appear. Our garage door and air conditioning went out within a day of each other and then I got a big crack on my windshield. They say things come in threes. I hope this is our three items! Glad you're back! Love these videos!

[@ryancook6015]

Would love to see a full backyard makeover on the grass and maybe adding some low maintenance plants.

[@JediHagrid]

I've watched a bunch of your videos. Finally decided to make a backyard patio. I'm using rocks instead of concrete but I'm still excited. Keep making cool videos!

[@bpacheco6]

Well done Glen, as always. This video was also very relaxing to watch, Thanks from Canada

[@lc400matt]

Thank you Glen. Been following you from the beginning and this just gave me the confidence to start a foundation for my tiny house/shed in my backyard.

[@stephmcginley4935]

Well done, nice mud mixer doing the graft, well most of the sore back labour, nice job my friend, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Elderos5]

Great little project. It's good to see you back at it. I hope we get to see some more wonderful projects this summer!

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you that's the goal.

[@marcosathens8140]

NIce job & thank you for the free lesson.

[@northsongs]

Thanks for the video. I like your way of explaining and demonstrating these types of projects.

[@sytian808]

This was a very relaxing and informative video

[@joegutierrez4197]

Jack of ALL trades! Great job brother!! Blessings!!!

[@DIYCreators]

Haha, I try!

[@Movieland33012]

Glad to see you back

[@tj_enju]

I was thinking that we've already seen the cementpour project but that machine may actually be a game changer

[@kennyshepherd8311]

Glenn, you have great work ethic and ideas!

[@Jill-K]

This is great, I'm putting in a french drain and driveway next month. This is great.

[@DIYCreators]

Nice! Well, good luck

[@TheDranny]

Tidy stuff Glenn. Glad you're back.

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you

[@chintasrvvegankitchen7761]

That turned out fantastic! You make it look so easy. Thank you! I subscribed!

[@thornbottle]

thanks for this, I have a shed on a broken concrete section behind my house, i plan to remove it and make a new concrete slab, will save this video for reference when i come to do it when it stops raining in UK :D

[@KatherineChalmers]

Wow! That mixer is super cool. Sunbelt Rentals carries these in our area - you might reach out to them about offering a sponsor link four your fans who don’t have enough concrete projects to warrant purchasing one. So nice to see a new video.

[@MarshallLoveday]

This will help me when I have to pour a landing area for some steps up to our deck I have to build. And neat intro!

[@gordon8858]

Thanks for the video, good job.

[@theinfernalcraftsman]

Happy to see you back at making videos lately. Didn't realize I wasn't subbed from my channel so I fixed that. I have a couple slabs I want to do but can't justify the mud mixer at the moment and renting one is easily half the price of buying one... I have done many in the past the hard way but getting old and a bad back etc it really helps having tools to save your body. Getting old isn't fun.

[@DIYCreators]

Haha Thanks the sub! Yes thats for sure getting old is not fun. The Mudmixer it not the only way as we know. I have a lot of hard labor planned for the future and I have to try and make my life easy.

[@reallife0728]

AWESOME JOB BROTHER!!!!

[@WisconsinWanderer]

I’ve learned quite a bit from your videos i thank you good man😊

[@DIYCreators]

Thats awesome!

[@gerryblodgett871]

Great video and very useful. I was just starting to plan a concrete project, and your video was a great help in the plan.

[@piperofsimms]

Glen, You do fine work. Fun to watch this. Thx ! Tucson, AZ.

[@reynaldomustell4683]

This. This is the video I was looking for IOT learn to level the ground. Thanks.

[@72_a_]

Hi. I was wondering how to pour a thick concrete slab under the woodshed. And you gave me the answer. Good job. Simple technology and accessible explanations. An interesting device for concrete. Unfortunately, I'll stick with my concrete mixer :) Great material. Greetings from Poland!

[@boots7859]

The mud mixer is a neat tool, however unless you're a pro using it every day an old mixer is a real time saver as it is.

[@garymiller5937]

You did a nice looking job on your slab, Glen! It's obvious you've worked with concrete before. Your finish and edges look fabulous. You sure get a thumbs up from me! 👍😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you, yes I have worked concrete prior. This was my first time putting a round over on the edge. It was quite satisfying.

[@garymiller5937]

@@DIYCreators You're welcome, Glen. 🙂🙂🙂👍

[@RodneyBeazley]

2 things you need to consider. Put clean gravel down for the base and wet the concrete 2 times a day for 5 days. Otherwise, you did a great job pointing out the process. SO GLAD PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE TAKING PRIDE IN THEIR HOME AND KEEPING IT LOOKING SO NICE :-} THANKS!

[@brinhaerycammel3467]

Nice work mate!👍

[@jamesbackwards415]

Great job my brutha! Great job explaining the process you have a teacher nature

[@denbarris783]

You did a very nice job. I have similar shed and I think you inspired me to do something very similar. Thanks !

[@thefrub]

Really clean pour! I always love the way you present things. That dirt slope on the front is too steep, it's going to wash out. That's probably what happened to the AC condenser. You could jam some cinderblocks under there as a little retaining wall

[@singhivan]

Hey Glen. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦. You are improving phenomenally with your concrete pours 👍. You now have the tools to prove it 😂. Great job, slab turned out fantastic. Keep the videos coming. Cheers from a cold winter in SA

[@ronaldbradshaw8560]

😊 Thank-you great Job keep doing the good work 👍

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

Nice job on the video. Included just what was needed, no more, no less.

[@cromanxx1]

Good job ! I like the new mixer. 👍

[@CMC440]

thank You Glen, I will use some ideas from this video to build my garage!!!

[@JoyceMarie-mp4cn]

Excellent. Even a senior lady can do it.

[@NervusEnergy]

You are the man! Love your style and your videos, keep it up!!

[@MrManAmong]

Make sure to make a video next year showing all this concrete cracking due to improper installation! Can't wait!

[@DIYCreators]

Lol ok bud.

[@7StreamsofIncome247]

Lmao he just a hater bro! I been needing more diversity in this area on my scroll.

[@TheHairykoala]

Really came out nicely. Well done!

[@constructi668]

What you share is truly amazing

[@pinkyg6508]

Nice work, thanks for sharing 😊

[@Rgarcia713]

3.2 mil subs, Man Congrats!!!!! Been a long time follower, Great vid as always

[@sabaranks]

Awesome work! Looks great.

[@diegobonaventura8501]

Great video! Looking to building something like that for a dogs playpen. This gave me motivation thank you

[@Patricia-zr9vx]

Nice job it’s perfect because you made it sir I applaud you keep up the good work u definitely give me hope to do this type of work around my home THANK YOU ❤

[@andrea.rivers]

I'm honestly just jealous of how easy it was to remove the grass and get a spot and driving that metal stake looked so easy. I have clay and boulders. 😒

[@kamakrazi]

Looks good, and I did learn a few things as well. Thank you for all the info, and that concrete mixer looks pretty sweet! This is my opinion, and not necessarily a criticism, but I would not have built up the edges, but rather made the pour deeper around the edges. I learned from my grandpa you can keep the slap from floating or tilting by digging the outside edge 8-12 inches depending on what you you want to spend and taking it below the soil line. Then the inside you can keep built up and add your reinforcement normally. This ensures that any washout or movement of the dirt around your slab will not matter, as your concrete line will be below the soil line. however, your pour would allow you to more easily move the concrete in the future should you choose to relocate it.

[@davidmontalvo6560]

Thank you. Very informative and detailed.

[@jim9520]

Great job. Thank you for all the information.

[@ChazR25]

Nice job man! You always make projects look easy.

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you!

[@tractorworkandmore411]

Great little project brother!

[@bascodelagamma]

👍 Great project! Look forward to more concrete.

[@crabkilla]

Nice work my man! Great video

[@maxfulmer3193]

Very nice job. And what a great video. Thanks for this.

[@JCinMA257]

I just want to point out how you can keep us entertained literally watching concrete dry!

[@DIYCreators]

🤣🤣

[@adamcarr8738]

Great Video! Can't wait to see how you tackle the AC Condenser, I've got the same issue..

[@whyknotbuildit]

Love the channel. Great to see you back! I was subscribed the whole time waiting for you to come back. Looking forward to seeing an update on that back patio !

[@DIYCreators]

Awesome! Thank you!