Pouring A Thick Concrete Driveway

Pouring a concrete driveway and finishing with a broom. Sounds simple right? There is a LOT going on, most of it behind the scenes. More concrete finishing here: • Concrete Finishing Don...
Pouring concrete can be extremely stressful and even disastrous if you are unprepared or have some bad luck. To have a successful outcome you control and monitor as many of the variables as you can - you have a reliable team, and then you roll up your sleeves.
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[@thesickhorseranch]

I almost didn't watch this because I knew it would get my anxiety all fired up, and although it did exactly that I am glad I watched it. I love this channel and look forward to most of your videos. That poor guy hand troweling at the fog line has my sympathies with all that traffic going by.

[@juanRodriguez-ie3yi]

Being in the concrete field for 51 years I can tell you I would hire this guys in a New York minute!

[@cheshstyles]

For the record an order of magnitude increase is a ten fold increase.

[@tonyn3123]

yes, concrete can definitely produce anxiety. It's non-forgiving with it's set time. I have been exposed to hundreds and hundreds (probably thousands) of CY of pours during my career, and it's well worth the advance planning and meeting with the concrete craftsmen to make sure everyone is on the same page before the pour.

[@tonyn3123]

In addition, I agree with you regarding jitterbugs. I don't prefer them. Concrete vibrators are preferred, but have someone make sure they are used properly. Too much vibration segregates the mix.

[@bradledford]

My father-in-law poured a driveway in front of our first home, a job for his daughter and newly married son-in-law. We had every conceivable issue happen that culminated in a flurry of black walnut leaves and branches falling on the finished product. At some point, I just went outside as the crew was desperately plucking leaves from the surface and rain started to fall and just said something like "well, we'll have a nice pattern of mother nature in the finish". I believe I recall the extremely stressed finisher looking up at me as if to say "thank you, I think I will be able to sleep tonight." Fifteen years later I go back to that home every month or so, which I still own and rent, and the impressions of the walnut leaves remind me of the hard work put forth that day and how something as trivial as a gust of wind can break the spirits of good men. Be kind, y'all.

[@billbradleymusic]

Nice story. But, real men don't have broken spirits. 😁

[@jamesbizs]

“Exposed aggregate” lol

[@jamesbizs]

@@billbradleymusica real man that wants to do his best work for a client, does.

[@doak4886]

Seems like the guys playing the fiddle, banjo, and guitar could have helped.

[@ericlyons6251]

Best comment.

[@cr-ew8od]

Underrated comment

[@alexandergusho8342]

OSHA standards require a string band on site playing the duration of the pour

[@squashhead1374]

Good one.

[@willwyatt7023]

What happens to the pour if any one of the musicians doesn't show?? MAJOR disaster!!!!!!

[@JohnDoe-ny1wp]

50 years in construction and still learning. Well said, well presented, and well done.. No one appreciates the man that gets the job done. Thank you sir for letting others know what we do.

[@barburous]

"concrete waits for no man" a quote from my first foreman.

[@mattproffitt3914]

Tis true

[@OhWhatFun]

we say "treat concrete like a broken d##k, dont f##k with it."

[@Moco925]

The concrete is always the boss

[@iowamatt2519]

as i sit here in my work trailer in Iowa, it's minus 57 wind chill. I'm jealous of these guys, love pouring in the dark. Gets me jacked up, cuz u know it's a fight against mother nature. 30 years in the concrete business and i still love pouring a bunch of mud. Great video.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Mad respect for concrete guys, I've helped out on a few driveways etc and it's made me want to be a better carpenter, so I don't have to do concrete LOL Really mad respect. Cheers from Tokyo!

[@stevehansen5389]

In the old days concrete placement and finishing was part of the carpenter trade.

[@williamcastleberry7338]

@@stevehansen5389 It still is in a lot of places, 40 years in construction and doing it all without enough help has put me where I'm at now.

[@robsdeviceunknown]

Awesome from Tokyo? I would love to see some videos of how you guys do things over there. Is there a huge difference?

[@m.s.l.7746]

@@williamcastleberry7338 do you say "where I'm at now" with sentiment or regret?

[@TokyoCraftsman]

We do a lot of the same stuff somewhat differently, different culture and we DO have a LOT of earthquakes. I do mainly office renovations, some cabinet work and home repairs. In fact you can see a short V-log I just put up on my channel about some work I'm doing for a company that is having a "Pop-Up Store" for six weeks. Inspired by people like Scott and Nate I'm trying to post more content on my channel, but it sure is a lot of more work filming everything, my hat is off to Scott and Nate. Cheers

[@hdcrook1]

One of my favorite KZbin videos of all time. Workmen and not ashamed.

[@1ChrisGates]

I poured concrete in the summers while in college and know how hard of work it is. I love how you make these videos a tribute to the trades. Your videos show a dignity and respect for the folks and the trade themselves. Good work. I appreciate you.

[@IppiopaidFEEDBACK]

He’s an excellent narrator! In addition he is full of wisdom from his years of experience. “Knowing your tolerance, is the key to productivity” Is the best thing I ever heard him say!

[@johna1160]

Forever grateful to my brother-in-law who was a concrete contractor. When I was young, I knew I wanted to be my own boss, and work outdoors. He hired me as a know-nothing kid to join his crew. Took me just three days to realize the stress level associated with the trade wasn't for me. Ended up as a deck and fence contractor here in redwood country. Retired after thirty-eight years, having built acres of decks and miles of fences, with gazebos, pergolas, arbors, etc. thrown in to keep things interesting. I KNOW I wouldn't have lived this long had I stuck with the wicked mud.

[@genericx2347]

Fences are fun

[@michaeldougfir9807]

A couple of days ago I drove by an old house of mine. I noticed the neighbor had put in a double wide driveway about 30' deep. Then I found this video. It gives me a real appreciation for concrete work. I come from a family of plumbers and carpenters. So I learnt a lot here. Thank you!

[@chevellechris1]

It's fascinating to me that you can walk on the concrete with the power trowel, and that tool can affect the surface of the concrete but the boots of the worker don't really seem to dent it. I am hoping to build a pole barn here at my home in Michigan in a year or two around 30x50 with a heated floor and I wanted to try to find contractors that would let me help and watch so I could learn. Pretty sure when it comes to the slab I'm going to limit my helping to filling coffee's getting donuts. I really do like that you are getting the human element behind all of these jobs EC, your showing your viewers the value of these trades and the men and women that work them. One day some young kid watching now is going to be making a lot of money in an office somewhere, hiring crews to do work on his home and they are going to really respect and value that work because they saw one of these videos. Great job, sir.

[@jaredbingham229]

Your stepping on the firm gravel behind the trowel and the trowel keeps working up the mud. You can have it slick as glass but a leaf can land upon it and mark it up lol!

[@kengamble8595]

Oh man you sure did make my back hurt watching this! I have had five back surgerys and I still believe that at least two of them were from working concrete !😂 Worked with a cousin that done concrete and there were no such thing as someone just watching, they either got to work or left ! Looking forward to the get together there and meeting you guys ! Thanks for sharing and take care . 👍

[@zaledalen9931]

Ah, this takes me back. Memories of forms blowing out. Panic. Scrambles to deal with approaching disaster. Most of all, memories of good friends showing up for the pour and working their butts off for no money to get the concrete in place and release that truck before it starts charging time. Our last foundation pour, we ended up short of concrete from the redimix truck. That was part of the plan because we didn't want anything left over and planned on finishing with hand mixes from a small cement mixer. So we were ready to dismiss our crew, but our friends said no. We'll stick around and help you mix to get this job finished. Those are friends, eh. The last driveway pour we did, it started to hail just as the concrete was about to kick. I freaked out, expecting it to ruin the job. But the hail didn't last long, and when the balls of ice had melted we found we had the most perfect concrete texture. Just a smooth dimpled surface, much better than the brooming we were planning to use. BTW I always enjoy your music. Nice to hear Angelina Baker on your track. So many videos I watch are smearing on computer generated glurge that gets so annoying I end up turning off the sound. Not you. You treat music properly, so it adds feeling and mood to your videos. That along with your smooth narration makes watching your videos a treat I really look forward to. Thanks for this one.

[@matthewhall5571]

Zale Dalen you dodged a bullet with your secret new finishing technique.

[@christopherfitch7705]

Agree. This guy sounds good and the soundtrack to these episodes is sweet

[@mattproffitt3914]

Nothing worse than a blow out....and the pumper didn't notice he ran half a yard into the basement. LoL

[@bmo5082]

I did block wall and concrete work for about 3 years. It was some of the hardest, yet more rewarding work I have done. I moved on from it though, as the pay isnt very good for some reason.

[@Wieprzow]

I really enjoy commentary videos of yours. They're like kids stories but for adults. Very relaxing and informative.

[@derpus78]

As a concrete ready mix driver for 20 years, i can tell you that this is the best informational video I have watched on youtube. The pointers you give are the best (you are giving away the secrets!) Thanks for sharing this video with the world to see. Your narration is 1st class and the best!

[@waverleyrocker]

Essential craftsman and a concrete video. Ahhh. Relax.

[@Deerhunterjs]

I have been in concrete for coming up on 10 years, this is the first exterior broomed finish I saw a troweling machine on.

[@billqqq]

My brother-in-law and his boys run a concrete contracting business in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The weather they have to deal with creates some huge challenges on nearly a daily basis, and they rarely are able to complete all the projects they have ahead of them for the season, as 6 months out of the year are too cold to pour. It's a tough business, but those guys do great work, and they do work their tails off.

[@jcdecarlo7369]

Im a professional concrete finisher. From Southern California I've been doing it for about almost 10 years and it's a loooong learning process. It's a great trade to learn. I'm looking into welding and blacksmithing that's what brought me to this wonderful channel. Love you videos keep up the great work.

[@jeffsarros5777]

Truer words about this profession were never spoken . I've been working with concrete 40 plus years! Anxiety plus for sure! Thanks for the fun videos!

[@63256325N]

The proverbial "load off" moment, yes? A job well done, time for a Bud or two....Thanks for the video.

[@mugshotmarley]

Only now I realized that your storage place is for contractors. What a brilliant idea.

[@imsorry8236]

Fella in the plaid top is the cleanest concrete finisher I’ve ever seen. Hats off to him!

[@jochenfrank8915]

I’ve commented about his before and this by no means is it complaint. The voiceovers are phenomenal. If you guys could find a way to have a podcast or a long form of interview, much like you did with Cy, I would love it. I’m sure a lot of us feel this way. We all learn so much from your tales and your experiences. Please keep up the content and phenomenal work! Thanks you guys. I love the videos and explanations. It is such a good formula for your channel. I guess I’m just being greedy here

[@scruffy6151]

HE spaeks lol. Concrete is a animal unto it's self time and timing are always on your mind until all done. Thank you EC.

[@towtruckmafia]

You can speed it up or slow it down with admixtures.

[@scruffy6151]

@@towtruckmafia This is true but, some days you can get caught with you pants down because weather changes when it was not supposed to, that is when the real stress starts. It is all part of playing with concrete.

[@ericdavidson5945]

Concrete doesnt work on your time, you work on its time. And if its kicking, you better haul ass!

[@Lopezwresteler8o5]

Essential Craftsman after a long hard day of work is Great

[@afleming7282]

You have no idea how much I truly enjoyed watching this video. Simply a beautiful narration of the trade.

[@creativecrambo]

Yeah you definitely picked up on some very good points, man power in numbers and experience, shout out to those guys good job 👍👍.

[@Chuffin_ell]

Sheeez....just reminded me of the only time I scheduled a concrete truck. A neighbor drove by and saw I needed a bigger float, and went and got one. My two helpers were running wide open with a wheel barrow as the truck could not drive into the yard. That sidewalk and turnaround I poured that day was perfect for a brief moment, then without warning the sky opened and all at once it felt like the bottom of a sky full of water dumped on us and washed the skim coat right off the top. Thankfully it was a short shower.....

[@adamgipson6151]

I know nearly nothing about concrete work or how it cures. Y'all did an awesome job from my past experience with pouring concrete.

[@ConcreteLand]

I’ve seen many videos of people pouring concrete and claiming to be professionals. It’s embarrassing really. This was a nice change. These men know their trade. I’ve just retired due to injury after 30 years of concrete. Your chute man is top notch. He can kill a job if he sucks at his. They screeded correctly. Good raking. Your trowel man actually knows what pattern to be using! Such a rare thing. So many people just wander around with the machine thinking it does all the work. Well done all of you. Glad to see there are professionals in other parts of the world. We often use a large rough wood float before the aluminum instead of the jitter bug. Has a similar effect but saves some time and it’s hard to work up to much cream that way.

[@candace3676]

Just shared this with our grandson, almost 20, who has been offered a job working with a concrete contractor. He's been working as a gopher for a housing contractor, learning but pay is low, too low to get ahead. We wanted him to know he will be moving to a higher stress job with more physical labor! Appreciate how real your videos are of the trades. Thanks, Scott and Nate. Nate's statements at the end tell it all.

[@mallahi713]

All the talking was so true that I felt you were speaking out of my mind Because I believe on how much simple things can be complicated. I loved your video. Keep up the good work.

[@billbradleymusic]

I love pouring as well as watching pours happen. You just can't beat a good flatwork crew. Well, unless you're a wall guy I suppose. Here's to the concrete guys! 💪

[@christianscustoms6429]

I've only been involved in a few pours but that's all it took to have a huge resect for the guys that do this every day. Concrete is hard work and certainly not for everyone. I'm thankful for the people who do this day in and day out

[@okcantbelieveit294]

Concrete waiteth for no man.😬

[@janetstone236]

Ess. Craft. - your narration was so enjoyable. On several occasions I wanted to skip to the more finished task, but your educational, candid narration was so helpful. You were awesome! I also learned a lot watching all the earth movers on the prep video and this pour and smooth! (ha ha Obsessive, compulsive & professional family driveway! ha ha aka pain in the neck!)

[@cementmason822]

To understand how physically demanding this trade is can’t be explained. Had my first back surgery at 30. You have to love it I watch guys come and go it’s almost a revolving door. Thanks for the video.

[@joshyingling]

My dad did concrete for 40 years so I grew up helping him do side work, sipping that coffee from a thermos at 4am waiting on that truck and not stopping till we were steel troweling the slab. Being 6ft7 makes it tough lol but you learn alot. That jitterbug was always fun for me for some reason, that and the bull float.

[@austincope8433]

I love how you romanticize pouring concrete. You've got me looking forward to the few pours I'm planning on doing this spring.

[@davidswanson9606]

I’m in the tech industry where I literally sit on my butt at a computer all day. Lately my evening hobbies have found me building a wood and metal shop in my garage and I’m seriously thinking I should trade in my mouse and keyboard for a hammer and a shovel. The money I make now from working on a computer pales in comparison to what it feels like to make something with my hands. These videos are like the call of the wild: helping men get back to meaningful conquests with nature.

[@kiwibird8441]

Trust me the money you'd make for the output on your body does not compare. You have the best of both worlds right now

[@iii-ei5cv]

Don't be dumb man. These guys put their body through hell, and it's not pretty when they get older. No one's saying you can't pour concrete on a weekend if you're so inclined

[@essentialcraftsman]

Stick with the brain work and do your construction for the joy of it on the weekends. Your retirement will thank you! And your body will also.

[@redwood6737]

Go for it. We need people in the trades. Nothing better than looking at what you have built that may last for a hundred years or more. Buy your own rental property and work on that.

[@buk6708]

Dude.... stay inside. Work it as a hobby.

[@victorcastle1840]

Thanks and as always, very good ! My back was hurting , just watching the big tall guy with no hat, on the leveling out board ? He had to bend so far.

[@mattproffitt3914]

"hey super tall guy, instead of 5 foot Mexican... Level this shit out"....lol

[@matthewpotter1933]

A long time ago, in a lifetime far, far away, I drove mixers to jobs like this. It was easy to tell the good crews from the bad, and the bad ones were bad, "More water!" was the first signal those guys were not really worried about the long-term effects of their decisions. The worst were the homeowners who would be standing in the backyard with a wife, a brother-in-law, and a high school kid, all armed with spades and leaf rakes, then wanting to move six yards of mud in 5 gallon buckets. Truth. A call to the batch plant: "I'm going to be a while." Your job here was a dream for a driver. Those days are long gone. I sit at a desk now, but I sure have fond memories of driving up to the job site and then unloading that mud. 30 years later I can still drive around town and point to the places I had a hand in building.

[@alaspooryorick9946]

I'm sure I've said this before, but beautiful work as always. Scott and Nate for the presentation, documentation and love that you guys put into this stuff, but the contractors on this job too. The two most stressful and satisfying gigs I've ever done have both been concrete pours, both with my dad, racing the clock and everyone on site flogging ourselves to get it done. Had a low few days this week, quiet on the work front, not doing too much, and this has just lifted me right up and inspired me to get excited to get back to work and the love of life. I love you two so much, please know that you make a big difference in people's lives. All the best on the project Nate, and all the best for everything coming up in your lives and the lives of all your loved ones. Cam

[@57Dalv]

Primary trade is masonry including concrete and we often said - "Two things you never have enough of pouring concrete..Help & Water!" Thanks for understanding the time constraints of concrete.

[@davidconaway2830]

What a truly satisfying video. From the "barn raising" music, to the well choreographed teamwork, to the detailed explanation of the process an potential pitfalls. Thank you for bringing us along on this journey and Congratulations Nate on another milestone in your project.

[@robertalexander9931]

That was a painful reminder of when I did concrete back in high school while on summer vacation. It was HARD and long work. I was a young kid and remember trying to keep up with the "old guys". Those guys worked hard and earned every dollar.

[@natewalker7064]

The electrician is exposed when the house burns down

[@johnbecich9540]

The electrician is exposed to personal injury litigation if there is electrocution. The code book is about, uh... eight inches thick. Well, maybe only four inches thick, at least in California.

[@scythelord]

I remember a story from an electrician where he was doing some wiring in a mansion for some woman many years ago. Can't really remember what he was doing to start with but while working, the woman asked him if he would install power outlets in her bathroom drawers so that she could leave her hair dryer and other things plugged in and ready to use at any time. He tried to explain to her how dangerous that idea was and the likelyhood that such a thing could cause a fire. She wouldn't leave him alone though and eventually he relented and did as she asked (or rather demanded) and afterwards he changed careers to heating and air to get away from people like that.

[@fouroakfarm]

I like that you said WHEN the house burns down, not IF lol

[@MrHarvywallbanger]

Try actual switchgear. You know, blowing up the service, transformers, ect. People will notice that...

[@Comiefornia]

Some electric circuits keep people alive(hospitals). Also allow people to survive a mass exodus in a building during an emergency (life safety) I would say these said items can be subject to scrutiny more so then how concrete looks...

[@beniamincolta709]

Seeing concrete work done by professionals it’s beautiful! Great video 🙌

[@grampacross7386]

Thank you both for your efforts. Sure reminds me of when I was young. Spent about 10 years working for a concrete supplier in Tucson. Did most of the jobs there including loading and hauling materials, delivering the mud, batching and scheduling the trucks and a little management. Great experience, but I'm sure glad I didn't have to do for ever. Happy to be retired and considering a move back to Arizona.

[@zunedog31]

This looks like the most backbreaking and dirty, yet satisfying and relaxing construction jobs. I could watch people smooth out concrete all day.

[@badlandskid]

Like the time our concrete subcontractor was pouring a slab on one of our houses. It was in the country about 30 miles from the batch plant. The slab started setting up way too fast. The forman got on his phone and called in their other flat work crew. I don't know how fast that crew drove but I do know it that they rolled up in about half the time it normally took me to make that trip. They did save the slab. About a week later we learned that the batch plant had an "error" in their computer and was double batching the cement in the mix!

[@towtruckmafia]

So instead of 5 or 6 bag it was 10 or 12? We had that happen once. It took twice as much water to wash the truck out.

[@badlandskid]

Dwayne Mattson it was really eye opening how fast it started setting.

[@matthewhall5571]

Man I hope nobody built anything critical with the mismixed concrete that week.

[@Daemien21]

Props to your fellow workmen. When it's time to go, it is time to go!

[@ChiefStogie]

That's why you always keep a bag of sugar with you when doing a pour

[@JerkRice]

So glad there are pros who know how to do this type of work.

[@kiwdwks]

Thanks for the insight. I've always wondered what's involved. A whole new respect for this work!

[@garymoore8711]

That "5:30" in the dark reminded me of Vietnam. Concrete pours for runways and taxiways were done in the dark. Got too hot during the daytime. Would set up too fast. Like others, the music is spot on. Also, like others, my mind enjoys the videos, but my back doesn't miss it at all.

[@MistAtsiM]

As a pro myself in finish Carpentry and painting. I've gotta say that I not only have learned alot from you but have also found myself thinking how to become more productive every minute. Minimizing the steps, waste and trying to get better at scheduling. Even though it's an extremely daunting task for us. I'm trying hard to stay above it, but as you said Murphys law is no joke. Thanks for your time and I for one appreciate it as I'm sure others do as well.

[@nicholaschiappini5040]

love your vids. great to see an older guy teaching us young bucks and showing how productive you can be for so long

[@icandothis1238]

I can hear the pride in your craft and your passion. Thank you for your hard work and teaching new young people.

[@highjix]

I have done lots of manual labor when I was much younger, I have unloaded 53 foot trailers by hand when I worked for Roadway Package, I have done home remodeling where we have made a great room starting from a bare concrete slab, I have done heating and air conditioning crawling under houses and into attics, but looking at this video, I don't envy the work those guys do in the least, when you talk about hard work there it is right there.

[@CrazyCragg]

I work a desk job but I love watching these videos!

[@ajhproductions2347]

I freaking love this channel, it’s total entertainment for guys. it’s a form of eye candy for someone who enjoys working with their hands. You’ve done these men justice. They’d be proud that you’ve done them proud! Also, this gives a lot of people who wouldn’t normally ever see this, a chance to view and appreciate the amount of work that goes into this kind of thing. Love the content man, just love it. Keep it up, please!

[@PatrickWagz]

Concrete (like time) is a cruel mistress, that waits for nobody. Where did Nate put his initials??!! Looks great

[@jonanderson4474]

I was going to ask that too. I helped my foster dad pour a slab for his brother's garage. I thought just a couple boards and a broom. Man was I wrong. Glad I was just a gopher. Anyway I got to put my initials in the back corner under his work bench.

[@alexcordero6672]

can't believe I watched this entire video. I liked the banjo and the narration.

[@jeosua]

I worked two days in concrete. 1st day rebaring... No problem. Easy enough. But second day was pouring day... NEVER AGAIN! One of the hardest work I've done. My respects to concrete workers...

[@tdschisel]

I've worked both on concrete crew and steel crew. I agree with Scott's comments on both being a team and not calling in! Right on target as usual.

[@shawnb6037]

Awesome upload. Really enjoyed the commentary. Also enjoyed the comparisons of the pour to that of a "boxing match".

[@bharaths9008]

Excellent video and the narrator's voice was calming.

[@Ty_N_KC]

I miss doing concrete work. It's an honest days work.

[@heather091209]

It's a hell of a days work

[@Jesse__H]

Bluegrass band name: The Screed Boys Hit Single: Jitterbug That Cream 😂

[@bonanzatime]

Jesse H. LORD HAVE MERCY😅😅😅☺

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Jesse H. * jitterbug cream

[@willwyatt7023]

Flip Side of the hit single: The ReBar Blues

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Will Wyatt oh I know that tune- IW292

[@user-xq5jv4rs4b]

😂 I’m dying with these comments

[@wildblueberryproducersofno8557]

Thanks for another great video. Almost passed it by, thinking, “how interesting can that be? “ You’ve captured perfectly the work and anxiety of a concrete pour and given me a few subtle pointers for our next project.

[@spex357]

Excellent video team. I've been there, done that from the crack of dawn to daybreak and onward. Wallowing in it and scratching for it. It's mixing science with the weather, and a massive list of other things. As I fly in to my county Airport I marvel at how green it is, but that's due to the amount of rain. So the weather is number one priority for all our wet trades. If dark clouds come over that hill, you've got twenty minutes before it lashes down, Is such cheery news from a local bystander that by lunchtime, everyone's got neck ache.

[@mihamaker]

Great stuff! Thank you both, for great insight. Keep up, and God bless!

[@HappyMediumProject]

Congratulations on wrapping up, Nate! No better feeling than seeing a project you’ve put so much effort into panning out!

[@brianmcdowell8021]

Love seeing American workers!

[@sandseasun4158]

When I finished watching this video, I thought these guys were super heroes 😀

[@sonnyh9774]

Good video and commentary. After every job that's finished and well-done, the sense of relief and satisfaction is difficult to describe, and usually I can't help but just thank God ... it's done.

[@essentialcraftsman]

Amen!!!

[@Uncle_Buzz]

Amazing video... thanks for sharing! Cheers, Chris.

[@LitchKB]

I love short, insightful perspective pieces like this vid. Informative and entertaining.

[@pulporock]

That is a perfect summation of pouring concrete. From down under in Oz. Cheers Pulpo

[@billbonser3161]

You should show a video of having to finish the concrete by the light of pickup truck headlights, as we had to do at times. Great Video; from an old concrete contractor.

[@joopterwijn]

Neat job Nate!

[@arobyte]

Damn... you just narrated everything I try to tell my guys about concrete work ethic. This is going to be an instructional video for my crew!!!

[@bradleyturner9944]

Really enjoying all your videos, awesome to see so many hard working tradesmen with a real passion for what they do.

[@willy2192]

That’s one loooong day! Hard workers and awesome job. Nice vid.

[@johnhunter273]

I sure don't miss slinging mud. That's going to be a great entrance! Nice job!

[@johnbecich9540]

This video is my candidate for Best of the Year, 2019. THANK YOU. Has the Story of Concrete POURING and FINISHING ever won a Pulitzer Prize? This oughtta do it.

[@bryanlikescats]

From KS and was in Mesa this weekend so had to go check this project out while in town. Looks great!! Especially the gates! Great job.

[@ecrusch]

Good seeing you at the end Nate. And it did come out very nice. Time for a break.

[@vochaalloy33]

Great video. Anyone that make a living in construction working with concrete is a physical artist

[@mallahi713]

I forgot to tell you that I wish we have contractors like your’s at my country.

[@missionDan]

Mm Mh which country are you in?

[@scythelord]

There probably are somewhere. They're too busy working to get noticed.

[@PedroPeteyBorbone]

He speaks! Thanks for sharing the AZ videos. Another good one!

[@steeveaddkins3755]

Another great video! Thank you Scott.

[@handsandfeethomestead9116]

Outstanding! Congratulations on the huge benchmark, sir.

[@Yusuf-ep6yz]

Came for the concrete , was pleasantly surprised by the time-lapse (~16:30). Nice job!

[@cowboy4378]

My grandfather worked with a team of guys to lay acres and acres of concrete in an industrial shipyard in the ‘70s. He told me that it was one of the hardest jobs he had to do. He had to leave after a year before it was finished. Even a man who built his own house found laying concrete very humbling.

[@MikeBramm]

Congrats Nate. You've got a nice durable entrance that should last for a long long time.

[@ReedikTuuling]

Next time your kid is playing in the mud hand him a straightedge, he might have a future in laying concrete!

[@bryaningle6034]

I'm involved in mostly street and DOT highway work. The slumps you guys use are astonishing to me.