Pouring a Concrete Garage Floor! CRACKED AND RAISED!

Here in this video we will be fixing this old raised and cracked concrete garage floor. We take you step by step on the demo and pour of this concrete garage slab, so we hope you enjoy! Don't forget to LIKE,SHARE,SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT!
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[@timjones147]

I skip through most of the videos I watch for one reason or another. You narration really keeps me involved in your projects and videos. Looks good. Cool video, thanks

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Cool, thanks!

[@russellmartin2705]

David, your videos keep getting better and better. I like how you have the sound of the trowel and the music in the background.

[@thomasbarrett2812]

I have never built any foundations or curbing. I have been watching these videos for a month now. I am going to build some garden trim and pavers because I think this looks like good hard work. Thanks for the education and entertainment. Thomas

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

You can do it! GL

[@AK-47ISTHEWAY]

This is definitely my favorite concrete channel 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

appreciate that!

[@flipflop4364]

Another job well done. Keep up that great work!!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@T.E.P..]

so satisfying .... it's been an absolute delight subbing to the channel. Hope the week is going as planned for u gents and the days are great for everyone

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Welcome aboard!

[@technolucas3720]

Great videos, a real treasure. Thanks!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@8swerve]

Wow they have a really good eye estimating depth beautifully

[@kylekyle8071]

great vid as always

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Appreciate that

[@ahhdavy]

Nothing like ending the perfect day and watch your videos

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Awesome TY

[@mimilong3817]

Awesome job! Thank you!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Our pleasure!

[@donnytucker]

Great finished product.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JEK]

so satisfying watching a sh*tty old driveway/garage ripped out and turned brand new again.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

OSS

[@joha7484]

welcome back Tim !!! :)

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@onebridge7231]

I get so much knowledge from these videos that I am 💯 sure that I’ll hirer someone for a large concrete project if I ever have one. My confidence far out ways my ability! 🥴

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

great GL

[@viankalobosvalenzuela7456]

Excelente trabajo 👏 👊 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@seephor]

There's a conspiracy between home builders and concrete folks for not compacting around foundation walls in garages so they sink, crack and you have to have new floor poured. In all seriousness if they spent a coupld of hours compacting the soil properly before pouring the garage floor, there wouldn't be so many cracked garage floors.

[@Iceehotair]

Nice work

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jlacson74]

What dictates when using fiberglass versus steel rebars? Customer preference, costs?

I always get a kick when you say Fresno. Reminds me of my former hometown. Go Fresno State! My Alma Mater! Good post David!

[@timjones147]

🤢 lol

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Fresno is amazing

@@OdellCompleteConcrete yes of course. Birthplace to many famous athletes: Hall of Famer pitcher, Tom Seaver...Daryle Lamonica Raiders QB...Indy 500 champion Billy Vukovich...actors, Sam Peckinpaugh, Mike Connors, Chipmunk creator and actor Ross Bagdasarian....!

[@beanieweenie9543]

Can you use old chain link fence in place of the rebar in a small shed add on. I am just doing a 4 or 5 ft wraparound ad on my shed doesn’t need to be super strong.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes and it's much stronger

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

Your videos are so high quality! Great job

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@Erik-pr2rf]

one thing i havent seen you guys do yet is white colored cement with Brick stamped ( side to side ) patios sidewalks or driveways ....

[@william81tell]

So are those edges just saw cuts?

[@00Gizmo]

7:37 You hitting the desk scared the hell out of me. I have my headphones on, and I flinched SO hard.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sorry I was trying get the headphones on

[@00Gizmo]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete it's all good, just wasn't expecting the jump-scare lol. Love the videos though, I have watched every one since I found your channel a few weeks ago.

[@rp1645]

Thank you for explaining this to home owner who doesn't know what is required. With rebar and mess. I had that done one my driveway. But me being a sidewalk repair guy. I wanted expansion joints. The cement guy said I did not need that with all the rebar and mess he put in. It has started to crack. I think it was the cement company shorted us on the mix. Anyway. With my rebar and mess plus expansion joints. Just asking will my cracks get large like it was before it did the replacement. Small cracks across.?????

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

reinforcement usually will hold those cracks together

[@rp1645]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete thank you for comments on that for me.

[@JordanBeagle]

6:50 Love the close ups

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Awesome

[@JordanBeagle]

4:05 I like the Owens Corning Pink Bar because it doesn't rust

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes

[@danielclark1606]

No water proof membrane needed? Here in NZ we would need local council to sign off before pouring

[@pegasus8987]

No one wants to live in NZ ………

[@czarrevs3616]

Great video! question; Which would you use, fiber or rebar on a concrete driveway in cold snowy climate? thanks

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Pink bar

[@Ceen328]

Repeat after me: rebar and relief cuts. So many people don't use them and wonder, why their floors crack the next winter.

[@34ofaninchofbrain80]

Did you use a concrete cutter to cut around the edges next to the walls or jackhammer up to the edges. Thanks I you do have clay under the do you dig it out and put sand in befor the concrete ?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

we got lucky and were able to chip it out along the edges. We added reinforcement instead

[@tomacquilano1304]

First timer. I'll be pouring my garage floor today at noon. 6 yards with fiber. Wish me luck.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

GL

[@tomacquilano1304]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete The pour went well. Unfortunately I waited a little too long to do the finish work with a hand float. It not a job I’m proud of but at least it’s done. And it’s way better than the existing floor which was busted up asphalt with some concrete underneath. The house and garage were built in 1927. Thank you for providing your videos! As always the pros make it look easy!

[@craigjensen6853]

They should hire you to do the freeways and state highways.

[@rajeshfurniture1954]

Super

[@MrTooTechnical]

Fuking awesome

[@ThomasBlocker]

Hey David, do you recommend using a vapor barrier below the poured concrete slab? Looking to do this in my garage.

[@ridgwalkerg]

I'm considering the same thing, here in Canada, seems to be the standard. 6mil poly, layed over gravel. Helps the concrete cure better, they say

[@cesarmota6142]

How much for this ? I need repour in my 2 car garage

[@geobust8442]

Do you not put on a vapor barrier

[@mikeso5963]

When do you cut joints using the tools in this video?when do you cut joins using saw after the concrete is dry?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Within 24 hours

[@squirrelzar]

Was this a weekend job?

[@seandonohoo5358]

How much does a concrete job like this run? Just a ball park. Have a severely cracked and raised foundation for my garage. Debated tearing down the whole structure and starting over or just fixing the foundation. siding of it is solid wood so its holding up quite well.

[@notreally2247]

about 9 dollars a sq foot

[@spottswood4377]

About how much could I expect to pay today for a job similar to this, minus concrete removal? I have a detached one-car garage with a dirt floor and the building has a cinder block foundation.

[@shawn1869]

Hey boss, do you need to compact virgin soil before pouring or is it ok to just pour over dirt?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Depends on what was removed, and whether or not it got disturbed

[@JT-rc7vx]

I am curious as to why you didn't do a couple of things? No base, no vapor barrier, no chairs? Was that a customer budget thing or did you feel they weren't necessary for the job?

[@vivienoliphant7221]

Mine looks the same

[@TrailTrackers]

Hey Dave... I always sawcut garage floors so the people could roll a floor jack or whatever else around in there. Was this some sort of homeowner that told you to do it "on the cheap" or something? I always just included the sawcut in the bid so it was paid for automatically if I got the job.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Some people love the big dirt catching trip hazard joints.

[@TrailTrackers]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete : Yip. I figured the homeowner told you to do it that way.

[@billsmith9249]

I always enjoy your videos! I do have a question on this one: How come nobody dug up the ground a little in the middle to see if it was a root or something that caused the previous slab to raise?

[@natej6671]

Yep, I have the same question.

[@concreter6832]

@@natej6671 I think when u pull out the old concrete,u would see a root under it If 1 was there.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

There's no trees near by

[@natej6671]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete If there were no trees or roots nearby, then what could be the cause? If it's expansive clay, I think replacing the top layer with gravel will give a little insurance against future heaving .... even though it is not always in the budget.

[@t.wells3212]

Wish you were in Denver

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

me too

[@BrickScholar]

Did yall need to dowel into the perimeter stem walls or just lay the rebar next to it?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No dowels

[@billugill7551]

I have experienc in making concrete floors

[@JavaMava]

Would you guys do consulting at all? A paid service where I send you my layout and needs and you provide recommendations I can use to help pick and guide a contractor? I'm in canada, been watching your channel a few years and you guys are real pros!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes please!

[@JEK]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete could be a future video...

[@JavaMava]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete i will send an email to you tomorrow am to work out the details. thanks!

[@FredD63]

Why no gravel or stone base ? This mix looked a lil wet this time around 👊🏼

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Depends on where the mix is coming from

[@FredD63]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Yes I understand that

[@sunandmoon9177]

Hi question please: Why we need to cut the ground? Thank you

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

to make it nice

[@sunandmoon9177]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete So it is not for making the ground more stronger

[@steveramirez1654]

👍

[@VenturiLife]

Certainly a lot of bad old garage concrete jobs to fix. The lack of re-bar seems to be a common theme with them.

[@JordanBeagle]

Noticed you had you're old intro at the start

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes

[@concreter6832]

I love watching your videos, but have u watched concrete ninja screed , what is your opinion on Aussie screeding?not as fast as your way , I think more accurate.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

looks to me they are doing a lot of eyeballing it. I like solid elevation guides to run off of

[@pamelam6276]

Where are you located? Great job 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Southern CA

[@PILGRIMM72]

What does something like this cost to do?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

5500

[@drumtwo4seven]

1st 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Back in the saddle/ TY

[@silversurferguy6319]

What’s the cost to have this done

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

5000

[@Socialmediasucks1111]

I’m just thinking all that dust that is getting in the house since the door is open…lol

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Could be

[@ELEVOPR]

Wouldn't 8 squares be better than 4? As they are easier to replace should one be damaged? I've notice that the larger the squares are the more easier they crack and the smaller square are less susceptible to cracking they are?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

You could always cut it up later for repairs

[@ELEVOPR]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete No. Because you will be cutting up a big portion of the bigger slab. Best to cut it up before then wait for a crack that goes from one end to another, so instead of doing one of 4 squares your doing 1 of 8 squares. That's what I was trying to get at. Not sure if it's making sense?

[@natej6671]

What Dave did is satisfactory to the concrete code. Testing have been done to determine the size and shape a slab should be cut to mitigate cracking. The ACI recommends 36 times the slab thickness (in inches) so if you have a 4" slab, the maximum length it should be is 12' before you place another joint. Adding more joints than needed can be costly with no real value.

[@ELEVOPR]

@@natej6671 I get the code part. That's cool. But you can go above and beyond code if you choose to and make less larger slabs that are more prone to cracking. Smaller slabs break less than one large one in most cases?

[@MyConcreteGuy]

6 squares would of been best. The final cut size would of been closer to square versus the current rectangular panels. Too bad the rebar never got 'lifted'.

[@supanami2241]

I know it's a pain in the butt to wear a mask when taken out old concrete but it helps... I know people who worked doing concrete work and all have lung problems from concrete dust.... great work btw !!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes it a good idea. TY

[@MistaRat]

Hey David. Do you happen to have a recipe for long lasting fire bricks? Or any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Keep up the good work. Always a pleasure to watch you work.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Add clay to the mortar

[@MistaRat]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thank you! You're a true inspiration to me and it's awesome that you reply. Thanks for all the advise and knowledge you share.

[@xterra88]

how much would a project like this cost?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

2500

[@mteske1]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete that’s it?!?! Work in MD at all?

[@RyJones]

Why steel instead of owens Corning rods?

[@BillyLapTop]

I'm guessing the slab is inside a protective space, not subject to rainfall. The control joints seem to be the best medicine for this small job IMO.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Homeowner preference

[@cubbe8]

Why would the homeowner want steel?

[@Sean-be8lg]

When are getting back out to Mojave for more videos?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Not sure but it will be getting up to 120 degrees in about a month

[@Sean-be8lg]

Yes It will!!! Love all your videos. Thank you

[@mib20000]

my 1 car garage floor is similar to that. its somewhat flat from center to the left wall and the right half goes down to a 6" drop to the wall. Anyone wanna donate me a new floor

[@jimbob4456]

That makes my back hurt

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

OSS

[@AmraphelofShinar]

I sure wish the folks who built my house knew how to pour a nice garage floor. Mine is full of little cracks and has no control joints in it. Don't even get me started on my driveway or patio. 10 years old and they look like the Appalachians...

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Wow very natural look

[@KenanTurkiye]

What's happening to me? I actually like old concrete been broken apart and new one set in place and enjoy watching it dry !!! Must be the testosterone and growth hormone I naturally get while lifting weights. The way it's going soon i'll be riding wild horses in the steppes and wrestlings bear in the mountains. :))

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Awesome sounds like fun

[@KenanTurkiye]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete lol

[@gavinriley]

Why do they call it a funny float Mr. Odell?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Because it's on a pole

[@gavinriley]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete so is a bull float though

[@williepelzer384]

Needs vapor barrier??? 10foot by 10' max on expansion joints or it will crack. How is dead tree root going to lift a floor 😂

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

They may have been alive at one time

[@williepelzer384]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete in the garage? If they rotted away it would be low. More than likely the first guy screaded that way.

[@joeychgo]

Is it me or - did I not see them pulling up the rebar? Looked like it just was laying on the ground

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Nope it was pulled up I had one guy dedicated to just pulling rebar

[@charlesviner1565]

👍

[@edwardkim9757]

👍