MUST WATCH! Concrete slab for our metal building. What you need to know Before you build.

[@WTLowery82]

I spent 2 years driving a mixer. I can tell you the slump/wetness of the concrete is a major factor in finish. Contractors want it wet because its easier to work, but the wetter the weaker. Thanks for the video!!!

[@CarrotDugTooDeep]

Thank you for detailing the problems that you experienced. We are in the planning stages of having a building built and I'm really not looking forward to build process. I just dread running into issues for something that is costing a lot of money. It is sad that you have to stay on top of people to make sure they do what they are being paid to do. It is amazing how contractors will cut corners or just flat not do their job when the customer is not watching. Wish us luck! Very nice channel by the way.

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

Glad it was helpful! Best of luck on your build!

[@andrewrandolph9559]

@@YorkRiverCannabis HEY BUD CHEERS I WISH U THE BEST

[@ronalves9118]

I would have them back with a diamond grinder to clean up all the foot prints and leaf makes and rain spots. For me a finished floor needs to be polished to make sweep up easy.

[@howardmoody9379]

or pay for epoxy finish

[@knguyen3348]

Thank you very good point if concrete contractor

[@UncleSarkis]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm not one to complain or be unsatisfied, but after you showed us what happened, I would have been upset.

[@briangadsby6653]

We manufacture and erect steel frame buildings in the UK , Having looked at quite a few videos of these builds in the states I would say our methods and standards are way ahead and the building would always be erected on separate foundations with the floor slab being installed in the completed building so no weather issues

[@jonstalnaker21]

What was the final resolution with the contractor? I'd be pissed with those boot marks.

[@Blozoozozoz]

Maybe someone has mentioned this already but no rebar? Concrete wants to crack and it needs something to bind it together.

[@billslusher1935]

The concrete chronicles!

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

😂😂 indeed it is

[@bananabro5614]

Happy to see you guys moving forward God bless!

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

Thanks!

[@keithwiebe1787]

I'd be worried about the concrete cracking and separating where the "footer" meets the floor without any rebar.

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

It has the new fiber in it but I agree it’s definitely a long term concern

[@keithhendrick4918]

Looks like there will water leaks because the steel butts up to the concrete but does does not fit below and outside the concrete. Pad should have been the exact size of the building so the steel panels fit below the pad allowing the rain to run to the ground not in to the building. Yes my building has leaks like that.

[@chiefoutdoors]

thats from them pouring it at a 7

[@LucaPlaysVideoGames]

You know how it is I have no idea 🤷‍♂️

[@fifty9forty3]

Most of my experience with contractors of all trades: plumber, electrician, carpenter, mason, ceiling installation, land scaping has been bad. They line up more work than they can handle, can't make an estimate causing them to rob Peter to pay Paul, and when they fall behind on the job, they rush and half ass it. My property needs windows, and I'd like to install a metal one or two car garage but I'm talking myself out of it. These people are the worst to deal with, and they can only blame themselves for the lousy reputation the trade business has. Sorry to vent, but I watched the video, and I understand how these so called professionals can make you feel cheated and regret you called those jerks in the first place. They got paid and you did not get the finished product you paid for.

[@JunkyardTavern]

No rebar?

[@bigticket9302]

Did I overlook the thickened portion for the lift? It all looked the same thickness after the vapor barrier was installed.

[@randychappell2531]

Next time your concrete truck gets stuck get a couple of bags of lime put it around the tires and lay a strip of lime where you want to go.

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

Thanks for the tip! Hopefully never happens again lol

[@WoodnessGoodness]

I was trying to figure out how much the slab work cost? Great video.

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

About half the building cost. This was pre inflation world so my cost will not be close to todays prices

[@juliusbrodowsky5563]

36x30x10

[@johnlangley860]

Where is the rebar also the concrete was so what if somebody fell over and they would drown I’m glad that’s not my slab

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

It was a SH*T show

[@gregraven9266]

did the concrete workers add the bolts to concrete to bolt the metal building down? or does the concrete get drilled into when the building is being put up?

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

They drill into the concrete

[@terrell07981]

Thanks for sharing this information. I'm starting the process of getting a building built and need as much info as possible. I'm in the construction field but don't know much about concrete

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

Glad this helps. Always do your homework. I honestly would ask to see there past work too. Something I left out of the video.

[@carl6405]

I am also in Virginia, around northern neck and and in the "research" stage at the moment in deciding on a building but definitely want a cement slab. The metal building company is telling me that the slab doesnt need to be down first.. but seems to me it should be. Problem i am having is finding a company that can do the slab.

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

The slab should 100% be down first. I thing a wood pole barn would be the exception to that rule. Companies are hard to find. I am in the middle peninsula so not much help on contractors that side of the Rapp.

[@NicksRestorations]

I was told I need to have a monolithic slab. Is that true ?

[@richardcarine8929]

The boot prints should have been taken care of with cement when they did the finishing, now you can use a portland and sand mix with a bonding agent or "thin set" to go over them and you will not see them expect the color difference or when you paint the floor. Looks like a lack of experience with the finishers. Good luck with you endeavor.

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

Yes very poor job on there end. unfortunately the job had to keep moving, definitely one of my biggest regrets is not putting up a bigger issue with the whole thing.

[@joseramos7476]

They should really compete you. Still a great metal Building

[@peterallen4605]

No rebar for the slab?

[@mbtaggett]

Good helpful video. From some limited experience I think fiber in the slab is going to be fine. Of course it'll take 10 years to find out :-) how many yards was that pour? Thanks again for a good video

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

Glad you enjoyed the video! I don’t remember the yards of concrete just 3 1/2 trucks. Yeah they say the fiber is fine…. We will see lol

[@LeahsSoccerJourney]

No rebar in the slab?

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

No they used fiber concrete. I worried about that myself

[@rastagrastag7784]

Had same issues with a concrete contractor from Virginia 🤦‍♂️

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

Yup it sucks

[@rickycantu519]

what concrete contractor did i you use?

[@edwardcrone2465]

Crusher run.

[@danriceman7533]

Did you use crush and run or just stone underneath the slab? Also did they use a compactor on it?

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

They used crush and run and compacted it.

[@danriceman7533]

@@YorkRiverCannabis thanks. I'm supposed to have my foundation guy showing up next week. Hope I don't run into the same concrete problems. I've been told it's been in short supply around here in GA

[@sailingchloe2330]

Didn't see any Rebar?!?!

[@1wide9111]

Next time, get a gallon of diesel, some rags, and right before you pour wipe all the forms down.

[@rickycantu519]

what metal building company did you use?also like to know what concrete contractor if you can?im in lousia,virginia.thanks

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

Carolina carports. I won't disclose the concrete company publicly.

[@fifty9forty3]

He'd be a good one to stay away from, unless you know foundation and cement work and are able to hover over the job.

[@brianization3874]

I'm curious, is that because you settled with them in some way and they made you agree to not disclose their name?@@YorkRiverCannabis

[@jackies35]

I am so sorry this happened. Maybe i would hire a separate GC to oversee everything and have video cameras around. What's up with your mustache? I know this is a stressful process but take care of yourself. Get some rest.

[@jaws8817]

At least we’ve perfected dentistry…

[@PennYankeeWoodworks]

Why you should never pay upfront, pay 30% upfront and remaining upon completion of the job.

[@redsnapper250]

Seth Rogan

[@onegoodturngetsmostofthebl7499]

Dude… very shitty concrete pour period. I won’t have paid them a cent for the lack of workmanship and quality control amply demonstrated here.

[@YorkRiverCannabis]

100%agree

[@YUHJKT]

No rebar. No vibrating. No screed rods. Concrete scheduling was f*cked. Dude. Where were these guys trained, in a third world country? Hopefully it holds together for you. You're going to be driving on it. The ground prep appeared to be done sufficiently. Tip for the future. Don't even concern yourself with the lowest bid when it comes to concrete. You might end up with a crew of illegals. Because when it's done, it's cast in stone, as they say. Hopefully it has held up for you.