How to Make a Concrete Curb for a Fence

[@halfdohm]

When the gate was open and I saw the neighbors downspout pointing directly to the fence I knew what the issue was. Very nice job, once again!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Observant TY

[@slewmayhew9515]

Yes, I noticed that downspout, too. Having that problem with a neighbor who doesn't know when they bought their house, their addition is on my property line and he recently put a new downspout draining down under my wood fence. Now they did the driveway and took part of my land. Can't wait for the surveyors. If you don't jump on it as soon as you see encroachment, title companies can be problematic when trying to sell.

[@dylantrinder1571]

The finished look with fence and shrubs was awesome David.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@mrtopcat2]

I'm watching the channel for long time and I really like that you take all kind and size of jobs. That to me shows good character and a hard-working attitude. Also, I can't thank you enough for these videos.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Your welcome TY

[@ivanwill]

Always rather impressive work. Even more so because you often solve problems the home owner was not even aware of. Nicely done.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks

[@Busman5555]

N ni

[@rumirum6274]

Just what I needed to see as I'm preparing to do the same thing. Thank you.

[@rom14141]

Pumping in the concrete is the way to go, saves time and labor. Another informative video, thank you.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@robertawiese]

Your work really shows the skill level… from someone who knows nothing about concrete I can say its absolutely beautiful!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY For noticing

[@oldtechnewmemories6050]

i love watching this channel. makes me want to go make some concrete and mess up my garden

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Go for it GL TY

[@amberbustamante4433]

I’m in awe of how beautiful cement work is! Great job!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you so much!

[@drumtwo4seven]

Looked awesome as usual. Only one hour into it and concrete was already poured I was thinking omg thats fast! Pro job gets done on time. Impressive to say the least!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY Drummer

[@TheAAQIB99]

Me as a Civil engineer working in Dubai find your videos very useful and informative. Keep up the good work👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad to hear that. TY

[@sammyvukovic4998]

Great work that finish is priceless

[@pqworks9019]

Another great job done by Odell Complete Concrete! That concrete pad looks great and it will last a very long time!

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TY

[@stephanieray6587]

Can't BELIEVE how fast that concrete set up!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Boom

[@donnytucker]

The after is great. New fence and trees are really nice. Have a great weekend.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

You to

[@adambeal7192]

The dirt in all these construction videos I watch always look like such nice dirt. No rocks, and comes up so easy. My dirt has countless rocks and roots and compacted clay. I’d love to experience what it’s like to sink a shovel into the ground and not be stopped 2 inches deep by a massive boulder.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes this soil is nice here

[@tricksfixx8303]

Nice job Dave,its good when.neighbors work together

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur

[@Ajstyle48]

final finishing with trees was beautiful.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur

[@slewmayhew9515]

Good fences makes good neighbors!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

For sure

[@rbrazz]

Awesome to see the recent photos at the end! I'm sure its extra work waiting or going back to add them. It is a really powerful addition.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Actually the Owner sent them to me

[@kimberly1567]

Final product looks great. Very professional job.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you like it!

[@rickokemp1244]

Great looking pour guys! You make it look too easy. No sweat involved with that line pump!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Correct

[@andyav9165]

Thumbs up from the U.K. that’s a neat job you’ve done there. Good commentary gives me ideas thanks! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Awesome, thank you!

[@michaelmims3763]

Good work man. Reminds me when i use to pour mow srips for V track for rolling gates for them rich residential customers!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes Awesome

[@Ojja78]

Jeez, I wish the dirt where I live was this easy to dig up. Holy cow.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yea this dirt was especially easy to dig. Not all places around here are easy as that

[@specterd03]

holy crap! that is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!!!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad I could help!

[@monkyspnk777]

Well done video! No crazy weirdo music or irrelevant details.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@cherylpummings9258]

I wish you were a contractor in my City. I have a drainage problem, a neighbor build up their property about 6" higher than mine and all their surface water collects on my property and the wooden fence is leaning to my side. It looks like this could be a solution to my problem. If I could find a contractor like you I would be less anxious in the Spring when the Alberta snow begin to thaw. Thanks for another informative video.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes this will do the trick. TY

[@iBleedStarsAndBars]

Hell of a job, looks magnificent.

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TY

[@theonlybuzz1969]

Looks very good, I like it that it’s not run of the mill like everyone else has, a very nice overall finish and job, thanks for sharing this with us and igniting a spark that people who are thinking of doing something similar, all the very best wishes for 2021.....Phil

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks Phil, It is a good system for a fence

[@michellewilson8211]

Curb looks great and fencing and landscaping do too!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@zerostarfree]

Man has it all work ethic and skill

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY We try and keep it real

[@davidgrijalva567]

water drainage problem is officially back to the neighbor

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Bingo

[@nakedtommy40]

Looks to me like this was done in spite of the neighbor. You could have easily added a drain pipe for him in the new dam wall. Sad.

[@gergemall]

Have a similar problem.thanks

[@debbievogt9881]

​@nakedtommy40 actually it is against the law to deliberately force water to drain onto an adjacent property so the neighbors could have had a much bigger problem. A legal one.

[@John-ou4rm]

​@@nakedtommy40 You shouldn't deal with other people's problems on your land.

[@3125Dissent]

Odell, looks like you got the first gen Master Halco posts. I just set up a horizontal cedar fence with the second gen posts, and my front yard has a curb embedded like yours. I am not a pro, so I set the posts in holes with a partial fill and then came back and put up forms and poured the curb. All told, the curb was roughly 1 yard of white portland in a 4 parts 3/4, 3 parts sand, 1.5 part white portland mix, all mixed by hand in a 4 cuft mixer. It is probably a bit stronger than is needed for the use, but it was cold so the extra portland help us get some strength in it early. Definitely don't have your finishing skills, not sure how you make it look so easy. Thanks for posting all this great content.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sounds like you got it done nicely. TY

[@FateOfAll]

That was awesome... Would've been cool to colab with the fence folks to get that time lapse footage as well...

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

True

[@BrazyBean]

You killed that curb. Awesome video you dah man

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY We try

[@Ojja78]

God, I love these videos.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@fishfishfish9837]

Great Video. Very descriptive for DIYers. 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@bangarang74]

I build a lot of fence, I always tap on the post with my pliers as I'm leveling, that also prevents the post from moving after you walk away. Nice work.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I'll try that. TY

[@bangarang74]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Basically a mini vibrator. :)

[@dodo13500]

LOVE watching your videos. Your work is top notch, once again props to you, sir!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@danielantonio3572]

How do you know when you can strip the forms when pouring regular 4000 3/4? Is there a test I can give the concrete prior to striping forms early?

[@franciscovega7325]

Fantabulous finish Sir ..

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@michiganjack1337]

All about getting the most out of your lumber, especially these days! Great idea with the oil/diesel mix spray. 🖖

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes I think it makes sense

[@ScottishNSRailFan]

Never laid concrete with that level of strength. Great to watch the operation

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It's different and challenging

[@borntwice4724]

Like how you’re not afraid to pick up a shovel as opposed to letting one of your employees do it.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I like to get it on

[@bonprez9981]

Leaders vs. slackers.

[@josheppley2767]

Glad for some finished pictures! 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks to the Home Owner

[@plaguedmind392]

Another awesome job from the Odell boys

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TY

[@joanalee3487]

Im so impressed with everything...learning alot..

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Great

[@danpozzobon125]

Very nice result Sir!

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TY

[@rocktory5238]

Looks great and very satisfying outcome since the neighbor built their fence with the ugly side facing your customer's property.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

A nice upgrade

[@kaptaan_original]

Enjoyed the video. Could you help with some details please. You didn't explain removing the back form, how you use the metal fence post to put up the pickets, or how you got the rounded edge on the curb. Can you share info on that please. Thank you.

[@grassabrutta]

David, did the owner set purlins in place from post to post ? ... I can't see a nail line anywhere

[@NimrodTargaryen]

Thanks and congratulations 🎈🎉🎊

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@grassabrutta]

once again, new, interesting and excellent work from David and the team

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@stefanmeier6763]

Great Job! It's a pleasure watching the real pros. :-)

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@jacktar6877]

My mate did exactly the same as this job and when he had finished the neighbour took his fence down thus gaining about 8 inches down the full length of my mates garden. Some years later my mate built a double garage between his house and the fence but due to the lost 8 inches he could not use standard doors and had to buy specially made ones.

[@lekitupou916]

Man this is what you called experience work💯💯

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@freepress8451]

Boundaries always cause problems and the finished fence + trees looked so much nicer

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur

[@danielwilkerson3212]

Great video and awesome work! 💪🏽😎🤙🏽

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@CoronadoBruin]

Why I love pouring concrete in Orange County: No freeze/thaw cycles. How I love working in Southern California (except the commutes); we're spoiled. Forty-five years as a carpenter/GC/CM/superintendent, 99% in SoCal.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

The covid has really cut down on traffic

[@donzon353]

Nice job. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@jsjizzaone3590]

You do great work. Wish you were on the East Coast !!! Thank you Very Professional!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Me too TY

[@Joshwongphotography]

No wire mesh or rebar? is it not needed? how to prevent cracking?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It has fiberglass rods in it.

[@edwinleach7401]

Very nice work.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@ccsmith2937]

Very cool, nice work. 👍🙏👍

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TY

[@jafinch78]

Great to see the fiberglass rebar. Wondering about other polymers also since is neat to see how materials like hemp, cordura at a range of denier, kevlar and other materials can be "wetted" with resin or whatever polymer. Why not the same with cement as the "wetting" agent? There's even blow up huts where you basically water the burlap cement impregnated material that has like a bouncy tent blower thats high power to keep inflated until set. Anyhow... tangent from the carbon fiber or other materials potential as rebar and mesh. Union job security, reinforced concrete integrity, cost or what? Thanks for sharing!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That blow up tent with resin sounds good, Maybe they can use that on Mars

[@jujujubee]

Thank you for your videos. I've been learning so much from you. Why is it that no control joints are added to this wall? Does it not need it if wall is not attached to patio? Thank you

[@lennyadamowicz7642]

Great job! Thanks for the tips again!👍🏻

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@NightSky777]

Wow, nice work! 18" depth?! That must've been a lit of digging. Owner put up a Beautiful fence too.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

The dirt was very soft. Nice fence.

[@lizzapaolia959]

Great job😁 I bet it's safe to say there's a neighbor problem 😁. That was a lot of fun off water. Excellent job, looks amazing 😁

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes it was, TY

[@shawnwood9875]

Would it have been better if you placed the post in the enter of the curb, to prevent cracking one 1/3 of the curb? Just checking because this exactly what I want to do.

[@mercedesrodriguez4904]

Hola me acabo de SUSCRIBIR este es el segundo video que veo y me encanta a pesar de la dificultad del idioma PEROOOO mirando bien se aprende. Gracias por compartir.👍👍👍🤗🤗💯💯💯

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Gracias

[@duranconstruction1086]

Like the logo, looks great

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@MaximKachurovskiy]

You guys rock. Top quality build.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@f-bodylove.5308]

That looked beautiful.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@markmatto5356]

Excellent work! How do you know when to strip the forms without in caving in on itself?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Practice

[@texast4076]

Where do you source fiberglass reinforcement rod for applications near water? I'm not sure I'm looking for the right name of the product.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Pink bar

[@texast4076]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete thanks, found it!

[@AdamCarter-m7e]

Such an informative video and outstanding work! I’m looking to do the same thing but I’m concerned about it heaving with freeze/thaw. Did this customer just have a shallow frost line? Or is the depth unnecessary for a curb like this? Any info would be much much appreciated.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Southern CA.

[@davidfinley248]

Very nice - good work

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks for the visit

[@jkplumbing3663]

So now the neighbors house has to deal with the water... love it

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

This life

[@hyper2349]

Can I use this method with soft dirt or will the concrete wall tip over after time?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Go deeper

[@meibesmurfn3168]

Solid job guys, always great work 👏

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks again!

[@garster]

I love those postmaster posts.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

They worked very well

[@micmic9410]

Just beautiful and amazing!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@vector006]

Are you in an area with frost? Would it have been a good idea to run rebar through the curb so when it does eventually crack it stays together?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No frost in Southern California

[@RoundheadRecords]

David I would like to show you a couple of pictures. I have an area a little like this but need to get advice on a direction.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

sure

[@urhuckfinn]

looks sharp!!

[@ryantheentrepreneur4040]

Nice work like always guys!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@rachelbingham5914]

What post base should be used if there is an existing concrete curb and wood fence is to be installed on top of it?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Probably a saddle

[@rachelbingham5914]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete thank u

[@timsr.6706]

Thanks for another great video, really appreciate and enjoy them, Odell's rock !!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@gordondean1782]

those galvinized posts seem a little close to the one side of the curb. Do you have any concerns they will crack out?

[@TC-rk9vu]

Awesome job

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Giacobbo88]

Beautiful realization, art!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gpzjeffrey7974]

I've been a fan of all your work. I do have a comment though. Master Halco Postmaster fence posts are supposed to be embedded a minimum of 24 inches, and that's in the ground with a concrete footing and 6 inch gravel base below that. I've seen many, many times where mbedding a fence post only in an above ground concrete curb or wall results in the concrete cracking from the lateral stress on the posts from wind blowing on the fence. Might not be as big a deal when you don't have any frost heave in your soil, but I've always used 9 foot posts, 36 inches down in the ground. But where I live we do have frost heave and 50 mph winds... Bottom line is I would have used the longer Postmasters and a picket pounder to drive them deeper in below the concrete into the soil. It would have anchored your curb a little bit too.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Get it on

[@Dazzafourfifty]

Nice work David !

[@elicalvo3446]

Great content. Been looking into doing this for a front yard fence.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

You can do it!

[@wildwoodtop]

could you give a ballpark time of how long until you can take forms off the curbing to do the finish trowel work (1 to 4 hours later?) (standard concrete mix)

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

In this case it was about two hours

[@errollnunez2784]

What type of trees did you plant against the fence ?

[@mtaylor9055]

Very informative! Can you please tell me the brand of the fence posts?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Home depot

[@PKSINY]

Thank you David

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW