This Is How To Pour Concrete With Only 2 People!

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Today, Darin and I are pouring this concrete floor because Luke has an early appointment he couldn't postpone.
No problem, Darin and I have poured many concrete floors together, just the two of us.
We use the same methods as when there are 3 or 4 of us, we just work with a little more sense of urgency.
Pouring concrete successfully is really about having a plan and knowing how the concrete will act. It's about knowing how much time you have before it starts to set up.
That's what I hope to show you in this video.
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[@larrylovingjr548]

I've been pouring concrete for 25 years. There are certain tricks and trades that you learn That allowed me to pour 25 and 30 yd basements by myself

[@OnGrade]

@larrylovingjr : IDK Larry... 30 yds solo seems like a stretch to me. But I ain't looking to start an argument so I'll just leave it at that. We're a 2-man team here and 30 yds just the 2 of us is our absolute max; I'm 60 BTW. But more than that in a single pour we use a "phone a friend" and have a couple buddies come over.

[@keithgeorge2541]

There is just something so satisfying about watching you two pros!

[@cleanpowerelectric]

If there is anything you have taught me Mike after watching your channel for three years is that I am in love with water reducer! Instead of dreading my next DIY project, I am looking forward to it. Thanks for all the other lessons as well.

[@jlrjlr8949]

The best crew I have ever seen to date. Love the machinery being used. It makes the work faster, stronger eliminating air bubbles underneath the cement, looks smoother. Very professional. Great job!

[@charlesviner1565]

Thanks for the video 👍🔨

[@mountaintownfarm]

thinking it has to do with working furthest from truck to closest, so u arent pouring over the top of what has already been floated..

[@blawknox]

These guys and Victory are the best contractors on youtube

[@johnfahey7215]

I was worried that you might not find your mag float! Love watchin the mag!

[@nsgrossman]

What foam are you guys using underneath?

[@tedspens]

Now let's see a one man pour. You can do it, Mike! 👍 Just curious, why didn't you start at the wall and work your way out? I know there's a good reason, just trying to fill in my ignorance. Nice job, as always.

[@GTL77]

The old concrete company I use to work for, I made them a few sets steel ladder that hooked around the anchor bolts they worked really good!

[@jlrjlr8949]

You may have a great idea with the anchor bolt ladder. You might want to bring your idea to companies that produce ladders.

[@CybekCusal]

If I do a small foundation wall addition on my own house with 5000 psi can I skip the waterproofing?

[@janilintusalo7949]

Hi i want know how straight floors usually is in this metod? What is your tolerances? In here its +-4mm per 2meters.

[@mattluken573]

What water reducer do you use? 10 1/2 yards in one truck or two. And you added 10+ gallons of water? There is a slick window egress ladder with hooks and it telescopes for storage that works great to get out of basements. Better than building one. I like to watch how other people work. Always a dozen different ways. Thanks

[@dougtooo]

You must have a reason for pouring into the corner, instead of towards the walkout level. Curious as to your thought process.

[@joepfeiler5911]

I haul concrete and I can see the part of pouring the furthest away part first so you do not have to work under the chute but I would have figured some way to screed the corner before the final pass out.

[@jamesmlavelle5891]

Looks like Darrin lost some weight.That's great!

[@lqqkgoob]

I’ve been watching your videos and I’m going to be pouring the self leveling in my kitchen. Question- is there a way for me to do the pour without moving the fridge and stove? Thanks!❤

[@MikeDayConcrete]

It would be better to move them.

[@alanhiggins2928]

Hi Mike, I have a three part question for you if you don't mind answering it for me! What if the concrete plant didn't give you the mix you ordered, like the right slump, the right amount of water reducer ect ect, how would you tell without experience and what could you do about it?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

As far as the slump goes, if it's too wet when it arrives you could send it back an reject it. It should arrive about a 4 slump unless told otherwise. The mix design and water reducer should be on the drivers slip/receipt he has in the truck. All the information is on that slip. It's best to check it before you pour, that way if it's not right you don't accept it.

[@Joe-jv5mm]

If Your Not sweating, The Boss Not making 💲💲💲, Good going for 2 lad's, you'd think 🤔 the Driver would have dropped you 2 can's of Red 🐂 😉, Your vid reminded me of my First Summer job ( worked for a flooring guy) i painted my self into a corner, 😭 hr's for floor to dry 🤣😂🤣

[@stevewayne3676]

Maybe you could help me i had a pad poured for a building and the top is pitting in places, What happened you think?

[@onjofilms]

You probably overworked it and brought too much water to the top.

[@wdwilson397]

No wire or rebar? I'm not a pro but curious why

[@travishanson166]

The foam insulation serves as reinforcement.

[@stevewayne3676]

Easy money 😂😂😂

[@lukascoote]

Went to work in the woods?? What does that mean?? Haha

[@nsgrossman]

I was wondering the whole time how you guys were gonna get out of there. 😅 Why not work from the back out?

[@rtboat7172]

Was wondering the exact same thing! Like painting yourself into a corner. How about it Mike, any reason for pouring it in reverse? I'm sure you had a good reason, and we'd like to know . . .

[@highstandardsconcrete]

I'll second that question..

[@ccsmith3336]

This is a cake walk job. It's a foundation that is a chute pour with no forms, or anything. That's why you only need two people. There's a reason why Mike Day has no equipment because he's nothing more than a glorified laborer who was ambitious.