One Man Concrete Slab Pour (How To Pour A Concrete Slab By Yourself)

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@chucklaneChuckylane
@chucklaneChuckylane 3 жыл бұрын
I've been a finisher in Reno for 43 years & never saw that little trick with the chute turning it around like you did until now, pretty damn great idea when you don't have room to pull the truck ahead! Just goes to show that you can learn something new even if you are old as dirt! Thanks
@jovlia55
@jovlia55 3 жыл бұрын
I concur.
@523FILMS
@523FILMS 3 жыл бұрын
You’re only still a rookie if you don’t know that trick
@snoopdogie187
@snoopdogie187 3 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with 523FILMS, I saw this all the time growing up as a kid, living in a city, so I'm surprised someone in the trade didn't know it going into the trade. Still glad you are learning though.
@Stahodad
@Stahodad 3 жыл бұрын
4:17 ..shute...
@grahmgovernor4037
@grahmgovernor4037 2 жыл бұрын
Been a finisher for ten years now the chute flip trick was awesome
@amadojasso3709
@amadojasso3709 2 жыл бұрын
38+ concrete finishing X contractor now retired. I really enjoy watching you lay down that mud. It brings back many great memories of my lifetime working hard to make a living.
@jonsam360
@jonsam360 3 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say that I own my own sealcoat company in Washington state and I get a lot of calls for concrete work as well I've been watching your videos a lot the last few years and I just wanted to let you know that by watching you step by step that I was confident enough too pour a patio slab and it turned out wonderful, so thank you for giving me the confidence to learn another trade!
@stevehansen6792
@stevehansen6792 3 жыл бұрын
@@carlosespinoza4375 I live in WA. Get a business card with you local business lic and walk around passing it out. In a week you’ll be booked for weeks.
@michaelprosperity3420
@michaelprosperity3420 3 жыл бұрын
He should flop down in the middle and do a snow angel. 😇
@ericab936
@ericab936 3 жыл бұрын
Each one teach one.
@baseballevan8
@baseballevan8 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t pour if you don’t know what you are doing. If you fuck the slab up the next guys are going to have to demo that shit and re pour. I’ve done it to many times.
@erikrobles5727
@erikrobles5727 3 жыл бұрын
@@baseballevan8 stop being a bitch at one point we all have to be taught don’t be afraid of competition make your company/ work just a little better then the last guy and you won’t have anything to worry about
@jasonjohnson6216
@jasonjohnson6216 2 жыл бұрын
I poured 10 yards a day to make a 40x195 slab. It was for a mini storage building. Every day I completed about 18'-19' X 40'. I was finished after 11 days of pouring. I did it myself. I bought a 24' 4" square tube of aluminum, added 2 2x6 connected to it with 30" bars to act as a counter weight. I put 2 winches on each side of the aluminum tube. I poured a 6 slump with fiber. It was a good system and saved a lot of money. I thought it was kind of fun. The finish wasn't as good as yours but no customer has complained so far. I love your videos. Thanks for all your information
@dd-ow6pe
@dd-ow6pe 5 ай бұрын
did you form the Rain lip like 1 1/2 inch also? .. or just flat slab?
@cristianjguerra2921
@cristianjguerra2921 3 жыл бұрын
just poured my first slab ever. 6x9 all by myself (put in some good work) and thanks to all your knowledge and teachings . i also bought your course. thanks mike
@stevena3333
@stevena3333 3 жыл бұрын
That’s fantastic! Good job!
@ancientpersianempire
@ancientpersianempire 3 жыл бұрын
can't beat it when he just films himself, so peaceful. i could watch this all day. like watching nature in alaska
@Space.Ghost.
@Space.Ghost. 3 жыл бұрын
As if Mike was a majestic grizzly bear and the concrete was salmon type of Alaskan nature?
@JoseOrtiz-zx8sf
@JoseOrtiz-zx8sf 3 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing that you have never been to Alaska :).
@n531044
@n531044 3 жыл бұрын
I tried this myself on Friday May 21 2021 it took about an hour and a half. It was about 72-75 and sunny my concrete setup faster than i expected. I have a rougher finish than i wanted but i did it myself.
@kingssing
@kingssing 2 жыл бұрын
I like to pour it a bit on the wet side it rods and bull floats so much nicer and the bull float closes it up much easier and leave a lot nicer job
@jacobbonilla1247
@jacobbonilla1247 3 жыл бұрын
Dude.... that chute switch. Mind blown. Genius.
@robertoruiz6143
@robertoruiz6143 3 жыл бұрын
My Dad was Union finisher, me and my 5 brothers were his crew on weekends. I appreciate what you do by showing this knowledge on these videos. This type of makes a person appreciate good labor. My Dad used to say the Sun don't wait for nobody! Take care...
@MarkTBeasley
@MarkTBeasley 3 жыл бұрын
Been doing it for 35 years short hand and by myself, you gotta do what you gotta do, Getter Done 😎😂
@jim2mckenna220
@jim2mckenna220 3 жыл бұрын
Flip the chute.... Brillant!!
@rigoleyva3889
@rigoleyva3889 3 жыл бұрын
Never thought of that! SKILLS
@jim2mckenna220
@jim2mckenna220 3 жыл бұрын
@Ezaarkash We all come to knowledge at different times. That's why we're all here.
@siilkyjohnson5779
@siilkyjohnson5779 3 жыл бұрын
200 iq move. Never seen or thought to do that
@erniewhite1365
@erniewhite1365 3 жыл бұрын
That's a mud man trick you learn from the weathered and ragged men of this trade. But still as hard as the concrete we pour.
@jim2mckenna220
@jim2mckenna220 3 жыл бұрын
@@erniewhite1365 that’s why we’re here. You guy are made of stiff stuff!!! 😂
@gjunior2471
@gjunior2471 3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of my dad.He loves to work alone.Not sure if it was the money to feed his seven kids or just being alone and zoned in on the work.He's gonna be eighty this year.He would build three hundred foot walls all by him self.Would take a little over a week.Dig,tie.pour,lay,grout and cap.I on the other hand don't like to work alone.I'm impressed.
@mellamodiego8458
@mellamodiego8458 3 жыл бұрын
most people who like to work alone are often forced to....other people are unreliable you cant count on them.....plus you control the quality of work and arent dependent on other people
@gregoryeastwood9068
@gregoryeastwood9068 3 жыл бұрын
I’m almost positive I it was to save the money......I did concrete and carpentry for decades. Trust me, it is back breaking and heart thumping work.
@JRUNd
@JRUNd 3 жыл бұрын
You have an amazing father who can spend amount of time building and have the ability to complete the task by himself. He must be gifted of strong minded man to believe he is capable of doing things alone. Sometimes being alone, you can focus more on the job than being with a bunch nonsense people. Plus the quality of work will definitely reflect the way you think.
@samuelmason8370
@samuelmason8370 3 жыл бұрын
The fuck did he live? China?
@salustianosuay8381
@salustianosuay8381 3 жыл бұрын
@@mellamodiego8458 it is depends how big the work for small ok.but like pre mix conc.the truck mixer will stay for longer hours for the small qty.which is not good anymore.the owner will get annoyed otherwise you have to pay extra amount....
@Dads-acct
@Dads-acct 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see somebody doing it and not watering the concrete down to a soupy mess. The more water you add to it the less strength it has so this should be a good strong pad with the less likelihood of cracking
@davidjaggli6511
@davidjaggli6511 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a Pumper, I pump in and finish 10 yard driveways by myself with no standby, this pour is easy Tea Partys , PS, he's good and don't forget one guy gets all the pay at the end of the day
@divineknowledge4607
@divineknowledge4607 3 жыл бұрын
One man can do anything with determination. I built a 2 car garage by myself 20 years ago. The only help I had was the delivery of the materials. But help would be best because doing the work of 3 is putting the physical stress of 6 on your body and you will suffer down the road.
@TheHalusis
@TheHalusis 3 жыл бұрын
I can boast to have done a 10x10 alone in 100 degree temp BUT had to wheel barrel 20 loads 160ft round trip with heart palps. respect to all you hard workers
@lencho2436
@lencho2436 3 жыл бұрын
I can do this as well. But my jaw dropped when you flipped the shute. Give this man a round of applause.
@rozgon412
@rozgon412 3 жыл бұрын
I'll be doing that too. I had to rewind it. Very smart.
@TravisTheDriver
@TravisTheDriver 3 жыл бұрын
We did that when I drove mixer to poured caissons. That way we got everything to go strait down the hole.
@stephenbraden6239
@stephenbraden6239 3 жыл бұрын
That just made it easier on the driver in this case. He didn't have to pull up and jump in and out of the truck unless the driver didn't have room to pull up.
@kellyinfanger9192
@kellyinfanger9192 3 жыл бұрын
That's the lesson I learned. I may never be in a position to need that trick - but it's always nice have one more technique.
@philipgardiner2003
@philipgardiner2003 3 жыл бұрын
I worked with a guy in Fairfield County CT back in the mid '90s who was a master craftsman and concrete worker- no forms, just floors. After a job, he said go home and get a good night's sleep, we have big job tomorrow...little did I know. At the end of the next day, the two of us poured and finished the entire basement of a 12k ft home in Greenwich- 40 yards. Never worked that hard since.
@mcj928
@mcj928 3 жыл бұрын
About a 4-4.5" slump and a good mix in sweater weather, perfect! One thing i love here in Indiana, no matter where u go we have forward discharge trucks, no need for handling the chute. A seasoned driver lays it down solid enough where you dont even have to come along, just screed it down and get on a float
@CharleswoodSpudzyofficial
@CharleswoodSpudzyofficial 3 жыл бұрын
Finally a video true to the title. I must add watching you work was great. I noticed how efficient you and and you seem to jmdo get more done even though you moved very slowly. This is what experience looks like folks
@karldegroot3131
@karldegroot3131 Жыл бұрын
A lot of work...the hardest kind of work...the dirtiest. He was tired and then...someone had to finish it. Maybe the monster twins. Theses guys are great. Love watch'in all of you from up here in Canada while you create art in - i think -Maine? I've learned so much from all of you. Thank-you.
@DylanDyck
@DylanDyck 3 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I am planning on doing in a few weeks thanks!
@robbyreeves3666
@robbyreeves3666 3 жыл бұрын
I've been on jobs before where two or three guys couldn't have did that job. That young man knows what he's doing
@nieldcreek2098
@nieldcreek2098 3 жыл бұрын
Been there, done that. No where near as easy as it looks. Hard on the old back. Will have to say though, that any driver worth his pay would have jumped on the other side of that screed.
@stuartandrews4344
@stuartandrews4344 3 жыл бұрын
Done it many times over the 40 years, fitted a pair of long handles to my tamping bar,so easy on the old back.
@nieldcreek2098
@nieldcreek2098 3 жыл бұрын
@Charles Bovard oh, I didn’t catch that in the video. But, I guess in all fairness as well, if he wanted to film a solo pour than yeah I guess he would decline the help. The point a made still stands; a decent guy would offer to help, especially when you can see a one or two guy crew busting their butts to get it down. I poured a lot of concrete in the past with one or two guys and about 1/3 of the drivers would offer a hand. Not that it was always needed or expected, but offering to help is just what a decent person does.
@joshuagibbs2415
@joshuagibbs2415 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely a one man pour, I'd send my laborer to do it himself and he knows to vibrate concrete as well:) maybe get some proper screeds not just a heavy strate edge if you have back problems, make a hard job easy not a hard job harrder
@ktrump5882
@ktrump5882 3 жыл бұрын
@@joshuagibbs2415 Yeah I was wondering why he didn't have a vibrator to go over it before he began screeding it. I always thought that you had to do that to get out the air gaps. I'm not a concrete guy though.
@stevehansen6792
@stevehansen6792 3 жыл бұрын
I agree, when I worked alone I would request a driver I knew and trusted to pour the mud, and I always tipped the driver.
@GB-tz4jc
@GB-tz4jc 3 жыл бұрын
I am a 30 + year finisher and I can totally relate. I’ve been using a12’ and a 16’ rod board alone for years. It is a preferred way of rodding after a few years of labors not being dependable. The backwards chute was my trick 25 years ago but alway seems to impress. Good job 👍
@davidjaggli6511
@davidjaggli6511 3 жыл бұрын
I totally get what you're saying bro
@davidjaggli6511
@davidjaggli6511 3 жыл бұрын
Best of all at the end of the day one guy gets all the pay
@brookesedgedesigns9441
@brookesedgedesigns9441 Жыл бұрын
I did a 12’x 16’ slab with 60# bags and a HF mixer by myself. A man does what he needs to do to get the job done.
@maddierosemusic
@maddierosemusic Жыл бұрын
150 bags or so? Man, lotta work!
@stevetriantafillos6401
@stevetriantafillos6401 3 жыл бұрын
The man is good at what he does he looks like a hard worker not talking anything away from him,this little slab is a breeze, I poured three times bigger many times and more, and I'm talking in the heat in the tropical north in Australia .not trying to big note myself but this little slab is to easily done
@1Velez
@1Velez 3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully people like him will earn good money what they deserve. Great job
@ajsmith4717
@ajsmith4717 3 жыл бұрын
One man can do anything
@philzolth4710
@philzolth4710 2 жыл бұрын
I did this by myself today too it was hard work and i only had a piece of timber and an aluminium trowel so it isn’t perfectly smooth but not bad considering its the first time I’ve ever done it and did it all by myself now I’ve got a sore back
@drofxodigebricam1123
@drofxodigebricam1123 3 жыл бұрын
this man seems very patient and meticulous in doing his work.
@hughbunyea9906
@hughbunyea9906 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a skilled person doing it rather than low wagers. Remember you get what you pay for.
@beavisroadhog9629
@beavisroadhog9629 4 күн бұрын
Skill is not necessarily represented by how much a guy gets paid. Many employees are more talented than the boss, but get paid less because the boss runs the company.
@richardmiller4021
@richardmiller4021 3 жыл бұрын
I have done it many times various sizes of slabs by myself I have even drove the truck and also poured them with no help now I am 52 lots of nagging injuries but I still like to work by myself if I can
@tebame
@tebame 3 жыл бұрын
i used to pour along all the time. There were a few times i even brought the mixer. I could go on with stories. I have to say I loved pouring concrete, but now i'm 58, I have advanced arthritis, Need new knees, and bone spurs on my spine. No more finishing, but when a mixer shows up, i can still rake and bullfloat with the best of them.
@stevewilliams6354
@stevewilliams6354 3 жыл бұрын
He works smart didn’t even break a sweat Nice job
@cecilhunter8820
@cecilhunter8820 3 жыл бұрын
Looking good as always. I used to be able to pour like that in my 20s and early to mid 30s. Now I developed CHF, I can't even make it to the end of my driveway. I wish I could be out there still. Keep doing what you are doing brother.
@kenparr9666
@kenparr9666 3 жыл бұрын
Same here brother just found out I have CHF also done concrete work for 30 + years
@spencernoggle1748
@spencernoggle1748 3 жыл бұрын
I almost attempted this by myself once, 14’x40’. Never done it before so needless to say I’m glad I called it off and built a deck instead.
@agustinflores5511
@agustinflores5511 3 жыл бұрын
I’m retired! i did this all the time you just have to know how and not to panic.
@rickmcphee4206
@rickmcphee4206 3 жыл бұрын
And don't forget, work your ass off.
@SugeRealest
@SugeRealest 3 жыл бұрын
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@SugeRealest
@SugeRealest 3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to attempt this at some point, would you say the formwork has to be really strong with metal stakes all around
@ShermanT.Potter
@ShermanT.Potter 3 жыл бұрын
@@SugeRealest I've only poured a few slabs so I'm still a greenhorn, but yes, your forms have to be strong. The last thing you want if you're by yourself is your forms giving and you have to brace them better as the concrete is setting.
@mooseknuckle07
@mooseknuckle07 3 жыл бұрын
@@SugeRealest yes definitely, you don’t want your form to bend or split in half because of the pressure. Also make sure that your rebars inside the slab don’t make contact with your form. Cut them an inch shorter or so…… and finally spray some oil on the inside of the form so when the slab is dry the form comes off easily. Good luck
@philleach6271
@philleach6271 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike . Great to see a correctly placed reo mat
@mrjimmbo
@mrjimmbo 3 жыл бұрын
How can you tell?
@truthsyrup5764
@truthsyrup5764 3 жыл бұрын
@@mrjimmbo reo mat?
@anthonydias8403
@anthonydias8403 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve done a few almost this size in backyards . Pushing a wheelbarrow and finishing. Tough as shit. Mike your awesome to watch relaxing on a Sunday afternoon.
@geraldbresett6292
@geraldbresett6292 3 жыл бұрын
I am impressed with Mike. Has everything is order for the pour. Nice work !
@kdubnc1640
@kdubnc1640 3 жыл бұрын
I think the key to doing that by yourself is to have the 8 inch slump... self levels more and cuts down on having to fight it. I always want to pour drier and makes it so much harder. Years ago it was drilled into me that wetting it up weakens concrete, but I watch pros all the time using splashcrete to get jobs done and seems to turn out fine!! Just saw cut joints in it asap
@LucidMindtv
@LucidMindtv 2 жыл бұрын
Give my channel a check.
@sethdistler5332
@sethdistler5332 2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to do this next week. I think I'm going to have the yard add plasticiser in the mix so it stays strong and they can use less water for the very reason you said.
@LucidMindtv
@LucidMindtv 2 жыл бұрын
No you should not pour wet without spending money on water reducers and such. Having thier own downsides. Talking about special mixes. You can just throw down 8 inch slump of regular concrete and expect a good result. That is ridiculous. Experience, science and more say there is a correct ratio of water to cement. ok not just some made up figure. cmon man.
@LucidMindtv
@LucidMindtv 2 жыл бұрын
@@sethdistler5332 you can do with water reducer like you said. Or very special mix. Please do not mix up your concrete to 8 inch slump or worse. You will regret it.
@jonmoore4587
@jonmoore4587 Жыл бұрын
how much water was added after the truck arrived at site?
@nonyabuisness
@nonyabuisness 3 жыл бұрын
My max by myself was 11 yards of stamp with 2 steps and 16inch Boarders with color hardner on the Boarders. Back in 09 during the ression.
@2ndrunraidshadowlegends631
@2ndrunraidshadowlegends631 3 жыл бұрын
I do this on a daily. And I must say looks good but you should ideally tamp before screening to release air pockets and fetch the fat up for a better finish
@davidhinson5010
@davidhinson5010 3 жыл бұрын
I think big Mike made the driver say Dang! He’s good. Keep smiling from NC!
@Div303
@Div303 3 жыл бұрын
This man is a beast lots of knowledge! I’m so happy that I found this channel .
@fikihere
@fikihere 3 жыл бұрын
do you even know how to spell concrete
@Div303
@Div303 3 жыл бұрын
@@fikihere what is your problem ???
@tnolan3176
@tnolan3176 3 жыл бұрын
I did alot of pouring by myself on saturdays when the help would fail to show up !! It was hard but live and learn !!!
@smackflack5771
@smackflack5771 3 жыл бұрын
U were the help u bum
@MJADoingStuff
@MJADoingStuff 3 жыл бұрын
The pro's make it look easy! You can always tell if a finisher is not confident in their ability. Mike is a pro nice and calm.
@robertlibby3557
@robertlibby3557 3 жыл бұрын
Nice little job by your self I have a big one today to pour by my self one and a half yards in biddeford just right by my self but the best thing is it just a bull float finish nice job mike
@JAYSVENTURES
@JAYSVENTURES 2 жыл бұрын
Wtf. Never seen one guy doing concrete by himself. Then again you got them bigg balls hanging under you spreading mudd behind you. Huge props!
@markb.1259
@markb.1259 3 жыл бұрын
WoW... is that a parking pad for an Abrams Tank? haha Looked like a really thick pour. Great video Mike... Thanks!!!
@neilfloyd4812
@neilfloyd4812 19 күн бұрын
Another great video by Mike the "Concrete King"............😁
@williamwarren5269
@williamwarren5269 3 жыл бұрын
He has it down to a science, I really doubt anyone in the comments could do it with such peace. He never struggled once. Walking in concrete can get tiring.
@nickdottavio7374
@nickdottavio7374 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike,just watched your u tube video on tv.You are a hard working guy that really knows his business.Your concrete stamp job was beautiful.You make it look easy.My first job at 15 was a masons helper.I know from experience that concrete work is not easy.My best to you and your crew.
@jamesgate4906
@jamesgate4906 3 жыл бұрын
Hard honest work never hurt anyone
@Wilbarrow
@Wilbarrow Жыл бұрын
I have to say - Fantastic job Sir. This guy made it look easy. It's not. Driver was patient. Awesome.
@maddierosemusic
@maddierosemusic Жыл бұрын
You are paying for the driver to be on site - 1/2 hour or one hour. No rush, he's getting paid either way.
@beavisroadhog9629
@beavisroadhog9629 4 күн бұрын
​@maddierosemusic you pay by the yard. If the driver sticks around- that's on him. Tell me you know nothing about construction without telling me that you know nothing about construction.
@beavisroadhog9629
@beavisroadhog9629 4 күн бұрын
​@@maddierosemusic you pay by the yard. Period.
@paullauret4940
@paullauret4940 3 жыл бұрын
is this the actual time for concrete the base? So 20 minutes?
@bongdallion3435
@bongdallion3435 Жыл бұрын
Props for not pouring it super wet, I would be tempted to if doing it alone
@beavisroadhog9629
@beavisroadhog9629 4 күн бұрын
Looks pretty wet to me- about a 6 or 7
@dazzadazza5255
@dazzadazza5255 3 жыл бұрын
Mike you are the main man good effort to do it all alone not to many could pull it off to the standard that you did.
@keithgeorge2541
@keithgeorge2541 3 жыл бұрын
Question: How many guys does it take to pour a 16’x12’ slab? Answer: One, and 111,000 subscribers to watch! Thanks, Mike!
@juanandrade6695
@juanandrade6695 3 жыл бұрын
2
@shyennebryant2159
@shyennebryant2159 3 жыл бұрын
2 . One to pour and one to lay. But could have did both easily by himself
@reggiesmith5909
@reggiesmith5909 Жыл бұрын
Very inspiring for me. I plan on doing this for my retirement home
@loganconnally4361
@loganconnally4361 2 жыл бұрын
Like that chute flip technique, definitely trying that out when I get the chance
@bbsal4031
@bbsal4031 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, much respect to you. What are the best temperatures outside to pour concrete ?
@bbsal4031
@bbsal4031 2 жыл бұрын
@TJP 81 ok thank you 👍
@josephanthony1655
@josephanthony1655 3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. I want my own 16 × 12.
@wurkanimal
@wurkanimal 5 ай бұрын
Been there done that many times, great video.
@MikeDayConcrete
@MikeDayConcrete 5 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@chrismcculloch4887
@chrismcculloch4887 3 жыл бұрын
Been doing concrete for 30 years. Most I ever poured and finished by myself was a 37 yard basement about 20 years ago when I was a much younger man. Never again. Lol.
@tycarolecook8728
@tycarolecook8728 3 жыл бұрын
Don't think so!
@konotreal7126
@konotreal7126 3 жыл бұрын
I find that it easier and better to not to step in the cement once it poured, otherwise foot step will create air bubble and it might crack latter.
@Elev8minh
@Elev8minh 3 жыл бұрын
THIS IS WHAT LEGENDS ARE MADE OF 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@markive9907
@markive9907 3 жыл бұрын
I’m 60 know ,but have done 3 yards by my self with the 1 yard mixer ,wheelbarrowing it in ,go back to plant ,wait repeat wash out ,perfect joints ,finish ,this is a cakewalk !
@petechabot8948
@petechabot8948 Жыл бұрын
Nice to watch an expert in action
@Curtis86
@Curtis86 3 жыл бұрын
I foresee honeycombs around the sides! You gotta vibrate around the edges good. At the very least, tap it with a hammer to get the air pockets out.
@chozen1956
@chozen1956 3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous control. Great work.
@davesmith2150
@davesmith2150 3 жыл бұрын
Did a 22'X22' back when I was 30 I poured it later in the day and finished it at night just barely finishing before it went off.
@jamienangle9669
@jamienangle9669 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video Mike. I love watching your videos over here in Ireland and picking up your little hints and tricks. Very much appreciated it. Keep up the great work guys 👍
@Jonsboro58
@Jonsboro58 3 жыл бұрын
You make it look easy Mike!
@smackflack5771
@smackflack5771 3 жыл бұрын
It is easy
@stansmith-h2b
@stansmith-h2b 8 ай бұрын
I can't believe how the concrete truck hung around for so long. 🤣
@drrydog
@drrydog 5 ай бұрын
righhtt? like damn
@bobbyparisien7801
@bobbyparisien7801 3 жыл бұрын
As a mixer driver for many years, I would’ve given him hand if he was all by himself but, that’s just a small pad where I have seen many contractors doing small jobs like that all by themselves!.... it’s pretty wet so, he’ll have some time to babysit it and work it!
@christophercoccitti7594
@christophercoccitti7594 3 жыл бұрын
I see vibrators used to get out air pockets. Is this process unnecessary Mike? When is it a good idea to use a vibrator?
@57riverman1
@57riverman1 3 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me what slump you ordered the concrete ? Awesome job sir !!
@Survivor-ng4te
@Survivor-ng4te 3 жыл бұрын
That’s talent! Great work!
@kaliebgriffiths9800
@kaliebgriffiths9800 3 жыл бұрын
HELLO MIKE WHAT IS THE SLUMP ON THAT MIXTURE. I LOVE HOW IT FLOWS
@xapemanx
@xapemanx 3 жыл бұрын
140 😂
@chrismiskanis5585
@chrismiskanis5585 3 жыл бұрын
Easy 6
@steventhury8366
@steventhury8366 3 жыл бұрын
Something soothing about watching readymix being screeded and floated. Everybody likes to *watch* it happen.
@Lyricalmurder902
@Lyricalmurder902 3 жыл бұрын
People like to watch, but rarely do people like to do it.
@Space.Ghost.
@Space.Ghost. 3 жыл бұрын
@@Lyricalmurder902 a shame really. Unless you have to cart it around, it's pretty easy work. Hell, gravity does most of it!
@Lyricalmurder902
@Lyricalmurder902 3 жыл бұрын
@@Space.Ghost. pouring concrete I don’t mind. Concrete demolition not so much 😂 I’ve done both and I’m a carpenter now
@Space.Ghost.
@Space.Ghost. 3 жыл бұрын
@@Lyricalmurder902 hahahaha oh yeah.....demo.... yeah forgot about demo..... I'll stick to welding.
@sbguastella2771
@sbguastella2771 3 жыл бұрын
What a great job mike your the real deal ! I admire your work. Just wondering ? What are you parking on that slab trap rock 1/2 rods 6ich of Concrete. Thank you for sharing your a true Professional.
@ktrump5882
@ktrump5882 3 жыл бұрын
I'll be buying your Course Mike for sure. Thanks. 🇺🇸🤙🏽
@robleblanc1571
@robleblanc1571 3 жыл бұрын
I’m with ya mike been there done that solo is sometimes better
@russwilkerson2741
@russwilkerson2741 3 жыл бұрын
I poured and finished concrete for over 10 years and when I saw you flip the chute I was like goddamn. You can teach an old dog new tricks. Being cold was in your favor. Good job. Here in Florida in the summer you gotta hustle. I had a 15 yard patio blow up on me before I could even juke or bull float it. You could stand on it and I had help. 👍🇺🇸
@jcflyer6213
@jcflyer6213 3 жыл бұрын
That's why we use retarders and super plasticizer. Never pour a straight mix without those additives in the sun or on hot days.
@tegan71969
@tegan71969 3 жыл бұрын
@@jcflyer6213 How does that work? Add it after the mix or during mixing?
@jcflyer6213
@jcflyer6213 3 жыл бұрын
@@tegan71969 add it to the truck before the final mix... Or most ready mix suppliers offer it right from the batch plants.
@MichaelMiller-ru6qg
@MichaelMiller-ru6qg 3 жыл бұрын
That was a very slick move with the shoot putting it on backwards I've done concrete work for 18 years learn something new today
@tegan71969
@tegan71969 3 жыл бұрын
@@jcflyer6213 OK, thanks for the reply!
@ToolsWithAdrius
@ToolsWithAdrius 3 жыл бұрын
There's something so satisfying about watching that mag float pretty up the entire slab toward the end. Unreal.
@lendavidhart9710
@lendavidhart9710 3 жыл бұрын
I am no concrete guy, but where i live in southern NJ, that concrete truck would not wait for you to do that initial screening, they would be in a big rush, and try to do the last little bit from the cab of the front dispatch truck.. That was a fantastic placement of concrete, very beautiful job, i learned a ton watching this video, the only thing i would do different, is to run a brick trowel in between the fresh concrete and the froms, you know well that eliminates honeycomb, and even more than that, it works the stone "in" as it's done (the brick trowel sliding on the inside of the form), you see the mass of concrete move downward, like it's being vibrated) for smooth edging, that's just the way i like to do it, again excellent job, im impressed, thank you for letting me watch!!!!!!!!!!! Please don't take my comment wrong, thanks again for posting and sharing, my friend!
@Ashroyer86
@Ashroyer86 3 жыл бұрын
That's because ppl in nj don't care about anything. At all.
@lendavidhart9710
@lendavidhart9710 3 жыл бұрын
@@Ashroyer86 Ashroy, it's sad.
@nateg5915
@nateg5915 3 жыл бұрын
@@Ashroyer86 I live in NY and I conquer to that statement about ppl in NJ 😂
@EricWilliam-f9g
@EricWilliam-f9g Жыл бұрын
How do you deal with the rocks? When i try to smooth out the top, the small rocks ruin the finish evertime. Driving me crazy.. thanks and mad respect for what you do! Im so over it after filling in my slab leak repair in the backyard.. 15, 90lb bags of quikcrete hand mixed with a shovel.. im dead!
@ericojeda4458
@ericojeda4458 3 жыл бұрын
It’s all in how you lay down your concrete good job bud
@tpep1693
@tpep1693 Жыл бұрын
I'll tell you how to, a lot of hard work and determination.
@barryrohrmeier2399
@barryrohrmeier2399 3 жыл бұрын
Just another day at the office. Great Job !!!!!!
@fireflame6577
@fireflame6577 3 жыл бұрын
first i see some one using concrete blocks :) good job (y)
@robertmarino2158
@robertmarino2158 3 жыл бұрын
Time delivery from truck , do you pay extra for going over ?wow ! What talent , you make it look so easy ! Bob
@diehardfan173
@diehardfan173 3 жыл бұрын
Was nice of him to move your concrete mover thingy Towards the end of the video!
@cesarcrespo2196
@cesarcrespo2196 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike. Great job as always. My question is that do you guys use vibrators when pouring the concrete?
@mikegomez5796
@mikegomez5796 3 жыл бұрын
This guy got down with it. My respects
@Jakeaac
@Jakeaac 6 ай бұрын
😮good job brother keep doing it
@concreteninja
@concreteninja 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome work Mike
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