EASY BEGINNER CONCRETE SLAB!

In this video we show you how to setup and pour an easy little concrete slab from start to finish. We also announce the giveaway winners in this video. Enjoy and don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT! Thank you all for your support!
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[@quantumofconscience6538]

"Easy Beginner Concrete Slap" done with a 10 ton concrete truck, by professionals with tools no one at home has and techniques that take months to learn! Yea, this is the beginner video I was looking for!

[@samueljacobson470]

Buy tools, rent truck?

[@jurjenyoutub]

Hardest to get in my region is the helping mexicans

[@neamtialin]

Mexicans deserve a lot of respect for the hard work they do.

[@IRBry]

because mexicans are the only people who work hard….. 👍

[@Fred_Durst1]

thanks David. enjoy watching pros do their thing expertly.

[@keithprinn720]

big team for quality work you certainly do a thorough finish with edges and floats broom and what is necessary, preparation and experience and gut feeling is priceless

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur Ty

[@chandracox6814]

Nice beginner slab! Love it. Turned out beautifully, as always.

[@caliboicantonio5105]

😂😂😂😂 feeding the chickens, love watchin your videos man, I’ve been learning a lot in the last couple years

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@jamescole1786]

9/22/22. Yes David , 2day saw another mighty fine video of your attention to detail on this smallish (12 ft w x 20 ft (?) long) cc slab for storage. Inside corner cold joint to existing house. 3 car Garage floor next/another video... Great video showing form set up/fiberglass 3/8" re-enforcement rods on 24" centers using broken brick as 'dobies' to elevate rods to mid-slab position for strength. Stress crack cut was 'off-center' for reasons joining future slab re: pouring new garage floor & driveway. Much enjoy watching as you perform these informative videos. Appreciate the enormous hard work you & team do to bring us these videos. 💪👍👍👍👍😊

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That about sums it up. Great attention to detail. TY

[@Rosakru]

Like all good tradesmen, you and your crew always make your jobs look so easy.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks 👍

[@kettlekorn471]

Woot! Can't believe I won the 184 piece DeWalt mechanics tool set! Thanks David! I'll email you. 😀

[@dmitriy6834]

Сongrats! 😀

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks for driving over and picking it up.

[@mrwvong]

Odell teaches, the tool that made his west coast concrete whatever made his channel to brag about himself. Keep it up Odell!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Get it on TY

[@RHEC1776]

Another beautiful job. Definitely the best in the west

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@mr.zeitmaschine6878]

What do you guys put under concrete after you clean up the area. I’m talking about between the ground or soil there and concrete?

[@joesalle2964]

what is the difference between a mag float or a fresno when sealing up and floating a slab

[@iMiik]

started a binge watch, beginning with your very first post 6 years ago!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Nice Enjoy

[@viankalobosvalenzuela7456]

Excelente trabajo 👊 Excelentes profesionales saludos 💪👏👌🏻

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@anton00867]

I’m a newb and just did my first footer this morning on our bedroom addition. What kind of mix did you you use for this? We are getting ready to redo our front porch slab on a 1940’s house and this looks a lot different than what we got today.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

3500 psi

[@fondupot]

Man wanna come to South Carolina and do my driveway extension and retaining wall? Love your work.

[@michaelburton5760]

congratts on the winner vary nice job odell

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@constructionsecrets]

Awesome work

[@johnkim1656]

Do you you put expansion joints next to the foundation walls?

[@chickography9206]

Hi Mr.Odell! Love your video's. I have a question, we placed forms to build a driveway and it's that time of year that oak tree's drop seedlings and many of them dropped in the place to be poured here in 2 weeks. Will these seedlings needs to be picked up or do you think these seedlings have no chance of propagating and destroying the concrete in the near future? Thanks!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Maybe use a blower and blow them out

[@concreteninja]

Awesome work mate

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tommyjustus4917]

Why did you start finishing with wood bull floats & wood trowels versus mag or aluminum? Was the edger & last trowels you used both steel? Does the tools material really make a noticeable difference and/or what are the worst tool choice mistakes to avoid? Thanks, Tommy

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

The tools aren't that crucial but the guy using them is.

[@bcole6502]

great craftsmanship sir!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@roberta4989]

Great result from proper preparation and experience. Looks so good!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you very much

[@luismigliore8775]

3:20 min, you are right! I have never seen (in my country) anybody working the way you do in this type of pouring. Great job !

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I hear that. TY

[@alexanderkupke920]

You are right. Just because in other parts of the world you rarely do concrete patios for a number of reasons, from technical aspects to traditions or simply cost (Not being allowed to seal the area for drainage reasons, just because it is uncommon and traditionally you would more likely find pavers, because concrete is only used as a substrate to lay tiles or whatever... I bet there are still numerous other reasosn why things are done different.), why don´t make it look nice where it is a common material. Here where I live in Germany concrete is mainly a structural material. You rarely see it afterwards. Sometimes they use it for roads with high truck traffic. But looking in other places like switzerland around Zurich, they do a lot of visible concrete. (Anyone familiar with Le Corbusier?) Personaly, no matter how "nicely done" I don´t like concrete that much, I would prefer some nice pavers or a wooden deck, but hey, thats personal preference and anyone is free to disagree with me on that one.

[@scottraven1721]

Very neat and tidy ! Thanks for taking the effort in explaining your craftsmanship Cheers

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@emanuelmurray5732]

Love your all videos

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@intelin123]

Thank you.for sharing this

[@hanksnowden5288]

How come you don't wet set the expansion joints vs coming back to saw cut? Just curious as I know they both do the same thing. (I'm guessing you can get straighter lines saw cutting)

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Straighter lines and less people

[@A.C.71]

Would it be possible to do a 20x24 slab for a carport by oneself? if so how would you go about that? what would it cost to have a cement truck whow up and pour the slab..you can use your area..im in missouri myself.

[@spyderyates4587]

20 x 24 by yourself would be hard work.. I would make it 2 pours or if you haven't done this before do 3 or 4 pours. The thing about concrete is its not going to wait for. Once it's on the ground. The clock is ticking. When I do concrete by myself I limit the pour to 200 sq ft

[@ALI-fj1xf]

Nice work bro 👍 Same as my team except you do perfect surface finish ! Ali from Mesopotamia 🇮🇶

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@joewells3992]

These guys are awsome !!!!!!!!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@Garcia19960]

Well done! Just curious though why trowel on the sliders twice if you bull floated , Fresno + trowel on a pole?? And what did u spray on the slab with the tomahawk sprayer when finished?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

The more the merrier

[@robertallen3133]

Fantastic Channel and video. Thank you.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@tsoogii]

Looks so smooth i could eat off of this patio

[@Mr-Crazy]

Amazing job man. Love it. What mixed ratio of sand and cement did you use in this pour? Thanks as always 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

1 cement 2 sand and 3 rock

[@Mr-Crazy]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete thanks so much man 👍

[@ignacioxxi]

Trabajo de calidad !!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

oss

[@tomroe2861]

Another great video

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@bxp1696]

I know nothing about concrete except what I've learned from your channel, but I would come work for you.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I appreciate that

[@anthonyhalderman9624]

Great work! Keep the details coming.

[@arkansas1336]

You make it look easy.....and it really is. Nice work!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@chandracox6814]

Definitely easy. Just time consuming and takes the right tools.

[@cristianneve2222]

Nice work mate you have to work the concrete its the only way love it mate.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@therealdojj]

once again, the wet look makes it look like polished marble, fantastic

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jerryriggins123]

Dave i'm the bay area theres a lot of rain right now and its supposed rain for 2 more weeks how long should i wait for the soil to dry out before i do any concrete work my soil has clay in it and do you know of any good concrete guys out here in nor cal

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

As soon as you can stand on it without sinking or sticking

[@drewdougan]

Hey brother. So I have never run a Bull Float, or a Fresno. But I have a 15' × 30' Backyard Patio Slab that I want to pour in April 2023. I can form and rebar myself. But I'm scared to pour and finish. What do you suggest? I'm extremely handy, with a background in Carpentry.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Hire concrete finishers

[@krynking9973]

Hello. I was wondering if you had any tips, or could make a video showing how to make a concrete base for a fence. Now to clarify, I'm not taking about for each post. I'm taking about making a trench or something inbetween each post that would be maybe 6 inches wide, and maybe 2 foot deep(or below the frost point in the ground). The purpose would be to deter dogs from digging under the fence. Or even an alternative using cinder blocks instead if that might end up an effective but cheaper method. Having them running the entire length of the fence.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I have a video on that subject

[@lupitaoliva5097]

How big was this space and how much cement bags did it take?

[@timjones147]

Cool video, thanks

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you liked it!

[@ICarr08]

Is that joint center? Hard to tell. If not, is it off-center because you plan to use it to continue the joint when the rest of the concrete is poured?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes off-center to fit the big slab

[@kaycox5555]

Beautiful

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@paulchime9397]

I’m confused. Do you not need to put a gravel base down first?

[@user-is7up5uv2l]

probably dumb question - but why cant you leave as is after the bull float - why do you need to get back on the concete and mag float it.

[@cooldude2245]

Excellent

[@davidvuchetich3045]

I want colored concrete on my patio, garage ,driveway and front steps. I know the ready mix company will mix the bags into the truck delivery. Does this need to be sealed or finished after the standard pour and leveling?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes Thanks

[@johndavid3474]

My only question is why isn’t there an expansion joint up against the wall of the house? My understanding is that concrete expands and contracts am I wrong?

[@grassabrutta]

David, I assume that the concrete is air-entrained since it was pumped. Now, I read in a few places that if the concrete is air-entrained then a wood float would no be the right thing. But, clearly, the wood float (+ wood trowels) followed by the fresno works a treat ... have I misunderstood something ?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I think the main thing with air entrained is to not overwork it

[@benjaminkowallis7152]

Ok I’m doing a 10’x20’ 4” slab as well as a footing 12”x12” for a cinder block grouted retaining wall. I noticed you don’t put down any gravel before you pour concrete. Everything that I research on line says to put gravel down before you pour. But after watching a few of your videos I’m hoping I don’t need to do that. I definitely trust you know what you’re doing so I would like your opinion.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It really depends what area you live in

[@laurammm1128]

Great video. Can you please list the names of the equipments you’re using for us and where to buy them? I am trying to do my drive way watching to video.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

rental yards

[@DoubleDoubleWithOnions]

Amazing how you make stupid concrete look so dang good.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@Designer_TopG]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete How do I paint concrete . Cause the surface looks bad. Some special paint ? Which type. Any ideas . Thank you. Great video.

[@tomassberzins9342]

How long time did it take from pouring start to texture adding?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

1.5 hours

[@jsjizzaone3590]

Beautiful Job !!! Thanks again.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Np

[@bdizzle123001]

Hi! How do you mix in the fiber mesh? What kind do you use? Lastly what's your ratio between fiber mesh to concrete?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

1lb per yd. Mixed in the truck

[@bdizzle123001]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete thank you!!!!

[@juanpablonaranjo753]

Amazing!!!! Do you have any recommendations or connections with a concrete company in the San Antonio TX area?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Not that I know of

[@craigrschulz]

Thank you for another excellent project video! God bless you and yours!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

yt ty

[@hombredeacero3131]

Great video

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@CC-te5zf]

How does the guy holding the pump hose control the flow of concrete? Thanks.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Adjustment at the pump

[@jameshihihin1320]

I don't know if you will reply but I figure no better person to ask than you, love the content btw. If I'm pouring a small 4x4 slab are 1x4's adequate for forms instead of the usual 2x4?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes

[@jameshihihin1320]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thank you sir

[@JYoung-fx8eu]

is there a reason you didn't use gravel for the sub base?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sand is better in this area

[@jaxexteriorcleaning4102]

You always used rebar?

[@Dabenport]

congrats to the winner!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@KimbaBoyGolden]

I just poured a pad and used a corner tool to round edges but the edges are uneven with holes and aggregate showing. Pad is dry. How do I smoothen the edge to get smooth edge corner? Thanks

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

maybe a grinder

[@KimbaBoyGolden]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thanks for reply. Would localized application of pre-mixed Cement Patcher work? Will it adhere to pad?

[@MoneyManHolmes]

PC concrete epoxy, but it’s expensive. It goes on smooth and shiny though. Would look nice.

[@josephiantorno3391]

Another masterpiece by Odell Complete Concrete

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@matthewbentley3122]

Does Odell have a video on how to mix create lime mortar?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

no

[@markzimmermmann4179]

You guys rock. Do you come to Ventura County? I have a 2.5 yard pour I need done, I have no idea who to give me a quote locally!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I wish

[@drumtwo4seven]

Sweet 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks for the visit

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Great job as always!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks again!

[@Djm9393]

full send bro never lift mobbin deep appreciate yeah

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Always

[@SeeonX]

Been watching your videos for a long time love them! I'm still confused about concrete against the house. Like a stucco finish I would imagine it would suck up some of the moisture causing it to bond but the house will move regardless on it's own thus down the line thus I would imagine that would impact the slab. I know I'm wrong because I see this done all the time in other videos as well but I feel like separating it from the house with some type of foam or felt divider would be best long term. Why am I wrong though?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It doesn't bond

[@arobyte]

Excellent work as usual, but always wondered, how come you don't use a power trowel on your larger jobs?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I do when they get big and I'm short handed

[@themasonrycompany.]

At 3:15 I'm based out of The Inland Empire and have noticed that Victoria Concrete and Day finish with mag floats. I guess it's cause of the freezing. Much easier to just mag float it

[@themasonrycompany.]

The Masonry Company

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Aerated concrete, if overworked removes the air holes

[@thunderstorm6616]

I'm glad you think it is easy for beginners nothing in the building trade is easy

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur

[@shidderboy]

Just curious, why did you make a saw cut in the concrete? Is there a certain size of slab that needs one?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

8x8

[@shidderboy]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete why do you need to cut it?

[@magno5157]

4:54 "you know it takes a lot of practice" Title: "EASY BEGINNER CONCRETE SLAB"

[@samfisherskiller]

What's the going rate for that amount of concrete delivered?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

680

[@therealdoctory-roblox3844]

What are expansion joints and why doesn't this slab need them ?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Its not bound in

[@user-jh8no1zb9e]

HOW DEEP DO YOU MAKE THE CUT ?

[@fabiantorres9294]

What a beautiful job guys😳

[@CaptainMurphy1977]

sweet :)

[@cuerdastutoria]

What is the average cost to put a slab like that ? I'm debating whether I should do it myself or hire someone

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

1500

[@cuerdastutoria]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete oh I see maybe is best if I have someone do it

[@guyG359]

Yessir First

[@arod1726]

Newb here fellow teachers of the trade?? Why wasnt 2-4" of 3/8crushed stone under this slab was the ground stable enough or not going to see stress of cars and heavy weight? Not sure thought that was always the case for slabs. Please enlighten me.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No need in this climate and soil conditions

[@chupapi1283]

Nice, do I need rebars in a sidewalk?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No need

[@Antonio-ti2he]

Why did you cut the slab?

[@cisko8512]

Is that your stand on vermeer or rent it?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Mine

[@davykins]

👌

[@masonmotley6166]

Where do you buy your fiber from?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

3M

[@martyguy8185]

Nice job. You guys need to come to the eastcoast and work with some #9 rebar :) hell of a difference in prep and layout. My company does your type of work....but I do precast walls and walls on site.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Intense

[@californiacritic9779]

Odell and crew TCB.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@l.c.6321]

whats the average cost per square feet?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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