Building a House Start to Finish: Pouring Concrete Footings

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Guess what… it’s FINALLY POUR DAY! We’ve been waiting for this day for years, and we’re shocked at how quickly it came. While we were hoping to have poured a day sooner, we’re still amazed at how quickly we were able to excavate the homesite, do the form work and get the green light on the pour. After this we get to work on our draining, stacking our ICF walls, and before long we’ll be ready for our second pour of the build!
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[@_mrv_]

As a guy who did concrete work for 10 years I have to say you guys did great and I would definitely consider you an asset on a job site.

[@Drone1Media]

every video I watch I tell myself one day sell everything and do the same you guys look happier than 99% of people

[@TheUserid82]

Find some land with a spring higher then the house and it can be both drinking water and cooling.

[@julioburgos4979]

Drone1Media I feel the same way. It's the rat race that gets to you. They are truly free.

[@Matttchew5]

I have already started. Go Team!

[@TheUserid82]

James H Rings are one of the worst things to have on when you are working with equipment or plants as any injury or allergic reaction can cause the finger it is on to start swelling up. 9 times out of 10 they have to cut the ring to get it off. No reason to look for a ring on a smart person. If they wish to have a ring and not have it at risk they have it on a chain around the neck but that still is a risk of losing it if the chain breaks. On people that work with high voltage they often will not even wear a watch let alone a chunk of metal directly touching skin. Metal workers also are known to not wear them as the heat can transfer to skin faster with a big heat sink.

[@brad1231972]

Drone1Media i say the same but with a kid on way that's on hold for now

[@etacbro7031]

Some people talk about doing it , others do it..... Well done guys 😎

[@kevechevroletcoupee4621]

Just want to say how. Ugh I look forward to these vlogs, awesome job guys!!!!

[@kevechevroletcoupee4621]

Not UGH but HOW!!!

[@billexusaf1542]

I've watched quite a few of your videos, and it really made my day to hear you refer to Allyssa as a "Trooper" . I think one of the things I like best in your videos, is the fact that girl jumps right into anything you need done without hesitation. Even operating the heavy equipment.

[@TheOlRon]

Now I've seen everything. Thank you very much. I really appreciate this video. It was very considerate of you to post in a mode I can view. I'm trying to get a new computer, but at my age i'm at the bottom of the list. I found a picture of the solar house I built back in the late 70's. I'll try and post it. that's what gran kids are fore. Take care and God Bless.

[@ncm55449]

AWESOME GUYS!!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!! CHICK RUNNING EQUIPMENT AND FINISHING CONCRETE.... I'm about to loose my mind!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!!

[@glendasmith6151]

Ya'll are AMAZING! Thank you so much for letting me join you on your journey. Very much appreciated.

[@stevesyphax]

Watching you two has given my great joy. A friend of mine wanted to build a log cabin. I told him we could do it. It took us 2 1/2 years. I know what it's like to do each part and the joy you get from doing a job and knowing you did it right. The logs were in a kit, but that made it a lot easier. Keep up the good work!!!

[@leoq2]

Now that went smoothly! Before going to bed last night, writing this at 8 in the morning, I hoped that this video would be up for my breakfast. It was, and it was GREAT. You should be very proud of yourselves. My only regret is that living in Sweden I can't rush over and help you. You two have an amazing relationship that hopefully will help you completing this and many more challenges.

[@alijade]

Super excited for you guys! HUGE moment! I watch your videos all the time. I'm glad today was the first (and last) day I read the comments, too many uneducated and negative opinions. Keep up the great work, you guys make a great team!

[@marcmmclellan]

It's not like you will run out of rock! Great work Jessie and Jessie's girl!

[@hotdrippyglass]

You folks did a fantastic job of getting ahead of the night mare that this could have been. I am retired military and I am thoroughly impressed. Nicely done!

[@timhale501]

I am a retired engineer, contractor, journeyman carpenter. I built mostly in earthquake country, our rebar had to be inspected, No stabbing, and required a 12 in L bend tied to footing rebar.

[@cjandauntieyaya1446]

IKR? I feel sorry for these two who are being trained by incompetent contractors.

[@MsSomeonenew]

It's almost as if different regions have different requirements... but hey who could really know that.

[@klundgren]

I been waiting to see the waste pipe go in, and water lines. Now they have to digg under the fottings? At least in sweden we digg in the pipes/electrical first and then later pour the slabs. Great video! still its amazing what these 2 people are doing.

[@MichaelOnines]

Seismic Design Category A, B, and C for residential construction permits stabbing of verticals without 90° hooks. I picked a random spot in Idaho and the seismic design values were SDC B, so that's what they are probably using. For SoCal, Bay Area, and Sierra's (historically seismic zone 4), this is a no-go even for residential construction. For this application the connection is considered a shear-only connection so does not require the same development normally expected.

[@pmd1973]

The day has finally come. SO happy for you guys!

[@kevinh2743]

You two are amazing, doing all this work and still sacrificing yourselves to share this with us. You are working 12-16 hour days and then taking the time to edit and upload, ROCK STARS....

[@Aggie_Fehr]

We love watching, even my children enjoy your videos! Congrats on this huge milestone!!

[@jeffkerneen1210]

This day is a big milestone for you guys. Congratulations!

[@yarekim5932]

Y'all are going to be so proud of all the hard planning and hard work you put into this deal . I'm proud for you . Congratulations !

[@josemadrid.1112]

Dude you got one badass chick. Really enjoy the daily videos. You guys rock. Wish ya'll the best.

[@MrEdsster]

give each other a really big hug, you both deserve it

[@frederickoning191]

What an important day! Your enthusiasm and happiness radiates everywhere. This may be your best video! The dream is becoming a reality -----largely because you are such a well balanced team.

[@johnmyers8488]

Alyssa, you sure got the wrist action for raising batter. Nice job y'all Jesse, your a lucky man!!!

[@aplummer57037]

Really great video. You guys are doing what 99% of your critics secretly wish that they had the fortitude to accomplish.

[@andrewburke5815]

As someone who is a code guy, 1). you want to direct the water around your house not under your slab. 2). You don't need two Ufer grounds or check continuity. You only check continuity on manufactured homes and factory built houses that arrive in multiple pieces. So you check continuity in the electrical systems of the front various pieces. 3). If you're going to have conditioned space above your slab you really really really should have included a vapor barrier and capillary break. The dry air created by your air-conditioner will draw tons of water through your slab and destroy any flooring you put on it.

[@hendrikplumer6814]

Good to see it went smoothly. And why wouldn't it? You have invested so much time in preparation, your success is well deserved! Keep up the good work.

[@3uriah]

Jesse and Alyssa, really appreciated watching this. Thanks alot once again for taking us along on your journey!

[@PeterPutz82]

Oh and amazing job!!!! For a first effort you nailed that!

[@Irish71jb]

Never in my life would I have thought that I would be so excited/intrigued to see this concrete pour. Darn it I'm hooked! Looks great guys!

[@john4623]

You guys have accomplished so much as a couple, this concrete pouring is important to the longevity of a physical home, but you both have long since laid the most important foundation….Love and respect for each other. Good job!

[@w1d0wm4k3r420]

I have been in construction for about ten years so still new to it..but it just goes to show you half the ppl in the comments are just dumb because if you passed the inspection and they poured the concrete then your doing a great job... I hate getting on KZbin and watching you all work so hard then ppl put you down so bad they are just jealous I guess Idk. But you all are doing a great job there is many ways to do stuff in construction just because it's not like someone else does not mean it's not right or going to pass inspection

[@kevinrichter5879]

I don't know if they are doing it right or wrong, as for the inspection they are in an area that all that was needed was a plot plan of where the building is going. They have no inspectors or codes they have to follow, there are still places like that in rural parts

[@w1d0wm4k3r420]

whuzzzup whatttttt no way so they don't need an inspection for anything where they live like no septic inspection even?

[@RXRSawdustStation]

Big day, Pure Living for Life! Congratulations! It looks to have gone quite well. Good job!

[@greggmcclelland8430]

Cool video, congratulations on what looked like an easy day following all of your hard prep work.

[@clfarmer7086]

Nice job with the pour....Enjoy watching the both of you work together

[@davido9200]

In a way it has been entertaining to watch all the drama from all the unexpected events and inexperience. However, I want to say "Hooray and huzzah! Congratulations!" It was only possible because the two of you were willing to work so hard to get here. Yes there is a lot to do but I believe you two will do well. Congratulations again.

[@lisaboomsma7673]

I don't know about you, but I just breathed a BIG sigh of relief. Wow!!! This seems like such a monumental step in the process, and I am SO glad it went so smoothly for you! :D

[@scottmatthews5765]

Congrats on getting the footings in. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@PLAWorkshop]

the pump guys were really good, and patient with you indeed pouring concrete is very stressful, but you guys did good!! Well done

[@tomwebber9377]

I am so glad you posted this right away. I've been waiting all day. A meeting literally kept me from checking. It went GREAT! You two, and your friends and professional people are just a like a well oiled machine. So impressive. I'm with Drone1, I just keep marking the days until I can chuck it all and start my own adventure. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@AllenSimpsonDGR8]

Having that Little Trooper is what makes you a lucky man,

[@charlesloveday9208]

Awesome pour guys...everything looked great & neither of Ya'll looked to frazzled. Yeah, ready for a new day...& won't be long until Ur peeling logs. Crank up the sawmill & get to sawing. Can't wait...the fun has only begun.

[@chrisb508]

I've been watching a lot of your videos and I have to say that I was very excited to see that you started pouring concrete today. It seems like we've been waiting for this day to come for quite some time. I'm very happy for you guys.

[@billmoore2493]

Well, I must admit, I have been dreading pour day. I was afraid something would go wrong. Congratulations on your construction success. Also, congratulations on your videography for keeping us on the edge of our seats. Love KZbin!

[@mikewhalley111]

Congrats on your pour. A huge first step towards your new home.

[@daveswanson1028]

Job well done guys, I have been with you from day one. I'm so happy for you, you two are the hardest working people I have ever seen, my hat's off to you. Be safe.

[@markn2904]

A good home starts with a solid foundation. CONGRATS! You can do it!

[@newsfromthefrunk]

Congrats guys!! All the prep paid off handsomely. Kudos.

[@jamesaydlott4974]

Sweet! Great pour day. I was very excited to see how it worked out for you

[@zac6x9]

From this side of the pond (in the UK) I love watching Americans acting reasonably it reminds me they are human beings too.

[@pennyswings]

Well I am so happy for you guys, finally a giant step to the start of the house build. Not to negate the TREMENDOUS amount of work you both have put into all the thing you did to prepare for this day,like the water system and all the other things you have done. I have watched you both work side by side and stand in awe. You are both committed to the project and in spite of some of your frustrations setbacks and disappointments you have kept on keeping on. Big thumbs up and pats on your backs. Boo to all the naysayers, critics and armchair quarterbacks. Just do us all a favor, take some time off, a couple of days at least, while the footing dry and get some rest. Have a celebratory drink and have some fun. You both deserve it! Congratulations!👍🏻

[@billfromelma]

Wow, really getting exciting, this is a giant leap forward !

[@RelentlessHomesteading]

Yes Yes Yes !!!! You got it DONE! Great to have bashed your way through that. Gives me inspiration for my outbuilding pour next year. But we have actual inspections of everything here. HUGE CONGRATS!!!!

[@MadebyJester]

So happy to see the pour go off without issue. w00t! Congratulations!

[@Recovering_Californian]

You guys are awesome! Best revenge on the trolls is success and you guys are killing it.

[@cjandauntieyaya1446]

The release bond is just one of many issues. Where's the mechanical consolidation? Wet setting straight rebar instead of J's or at least L's? Not wetting the ground for a neat pour and pouring at over 100F is just asking for curing issues. Especially because I didn't see them wet anything down afterwards and lay over some visqueen to eliminate evaporation. I can keep going.

[@bill45a1]

I believe it was boiled linseed oil.

[@MichaelOnines]

90° or 180° hooks on the ends are only needed if the rebar needs to be fully developed at the transition between the footing and the wall. If the engineer designed the house to use the 1st floor as a diaphragm then the engineer only needs shear transfer at the footer/wall transition, and not moment capacity. If that is what the engineer specified, then they don't need L or J hooks.

[@cjandauntieyaya1446]

I noticed all the real trolls are just calling us engineers down because we are telling the truth about construction standards.

[@cjandauntieyaya1446]

If you work in construction you sadly might develop a potty mouth. Not a reflection on your maturity or education. It just happens because things go wrong all the time and it is hard work. Hot, frustrated peeps tend to get a little "colorful" in their vernacular. Those in nice air condition and working on the computer in an ergonomic chair have less intense physical stress and are thus more able to control their "emotional outbursts". Oh and dealing with rabid fans who call us engineers "trolls" can wear us down to the point that we will cuss. Don't expect perfect behavior from the victims of constant unwarranted attacks.

[@kortt]

That is a lot of work, much respect to you guys.

[@ProvidenceAlliance]

It is getting more and more exciting with every new video. Well done. Go on, Team Alyssa and Jesse.

[@michaelbradshaw2069]

love seeing your videos guys they are fun and real, keep it up !! also loved seeing Alyssa having fun in the backhoe at the end.

[@PAKoffee10]

Great to see permanent foundation work going in. I know as exciting as this is for us watching, you guys must be giddy as things are going from plans to REAL now.

[@thegunguymartin]

It makes my heart SMILE to see this ... Y'all knocked it out of the park !!! The hardest work will so pay off in the end !!! Way to go you two !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@domeshining5473]

Congrats, another milestone down, only a couple thousand to go.... keep up the good work, it will be so worth it in the end..

[@markduncan6690]

Great Work U2!! People will be beating down your door- to come and build their house!!

[@craigblums72]

hey guys! I have never posted comments on YT, yet i felt compelled. I have been waiting anxiously for your upload, WELL DONE! We are very excited for you both!! Craig & Barb from Canada

[@charliefoxtrotthe3rd335]

I love it! This video just crammed the words of all those trolls right back down their throats! All the armchair quarterbacks who were saying "...you forgot the cleats..." "...you screwed up the forms..." "....that rebar will never work..." and on and on....you guys rocked it. I am so happy for you, and hope those trolls will learn a thing or two. It won't happen, trolls are trolls for a reason. Too thick headed to have an open mind.

[@gwendolyng9473]

I am soooooooo excited for you guys! You have just built the foundation of your home and the amazing life you are building is shaping up. Good for you!

[@deanerichardson8930]

Congratulations on the successful pore, and to that fast learner Alisa, I was watching you float those forms and you were excellent.

[@SteveParks]

Great work. Thanks for letting us tag along!

[@TeamGrumpy.]

I get a sense of fullfilment when watching this video. You have done amazing work, can't wait for future videos

[@SamsLiberty]

Good to see some smiles.

[@altonwren7890]

good job guys I'm glad it went off without a hitch y'all deserve a lucky day keep up the good work

[@frankmuller5649]

YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME! Your home is taking shape in spite all the nay sayers, experts and jealous people... very well done! Some day, when the worst is finished, I wish you a minute of joy and love for every minute of your hard work... good neighbors and friends... and health, so you might enjoy your little patch of the world for a long long time! All the best... I can't hardly wait to see the start of the timber frame. ;) Thank you!

[@oilhaulin311]

I have been waiting for this video all day!!! I am so happy for u guys!!!

[@proslot11]

What I can see every thing looks very good before your pour . Well you guys a gal did one hell of a good job for your first time you two are hired in my book . Five thumps up .

[@petermorssink7532]

Congratulations guys, I have been following you for months and this must be such a great feeling. All the preparation and now the first step of your house.

[@kjp4jc]

Hey... Congrats on getting the footings done.. Awesome job guys. Onwards and upwards.

[@mrdiv8418]

It's a huge milestone just has been accomplished! Congratulations! You are awesome!

[@martendavies]

Cheering all the way from Texas!!!! Concrete is POURED!

[@MrJamesPottorff]

Congrats on the pour! I know you are glad that is over!

[@Fireballsocal]

Great video guys. The music tempo matched the pace of things as you went from the relaxed morning of preparation to the fast paced pour. For newbies, your finish turned out well.

[@canamrider7195]

Congratulations. Major milestone accomplished.

[@kellierebkowec5483]

Wow, another eventful day and what a huge move for you guys in building your home. So happy for you both!

[@GaryVerderamo]

It's nice to see you guys found a way to put all those rocks (from excavating) to good use. LOL LOL LOL *TWO THUMBS UP*

[@theoldwizard998]

With all the videos you have been knocking out lately, I assume you are working

[@dixfer203]

Congrats! You have come a long way and this is a HUGE step in your journey! My wife almost had a heart attack when I told her that Jesse & Alyssa just posted a 21 min. pour'n online. hehehe

[@paulcopeland9035]

Dixfer....Go to their Instagram page and you can see the completed foundation. These videos are a couple of weeks old.

[@paulwilliams1477]

GREAT JOB!!! All that planning and double checking paid off.

[@lucyandjumper7558]

Starting to look like a pro with that float Alyssa,great work! Nice job guys,wish I was there to help.

[@ovadiadan]

You guys are artisans! Well done! Thank you for sharing your experience with the rest of us!

[@jennicasalyards6277]

Wow, that was awesome! All that hard work, research and prep really paid off! It looks amazing!

[@dutchmetalmaniac]

fantastic man... the concrete is in. i'm having a beer on that. congrats...and keep up the energy and motivation. you're doing fantastic

[@frankp5786]

What a team! You guys are working so hard for a common goal. I held my breath during most of the pour!! Incredible job!!!!

[@pharaoh411]

I wish I could double thumbs-up this. Great job.

[@sdbigguy]

I have to admit that things are becoming more tangible and less ideas. Going from... "the house will sit over there" to concrete in the forms" has got to be an awesome feeling. Once the walls and stuff start to go up will put that light at the end of the tunnel just that much closer. Thank you for sharing!

[@acet7]

Congratulations on the pour!

[@LoCoS7]

Congratulations on the poor I'm so happy for you guys. Can't wait to see the finished house. Watching your videos as giving me a new inside on the what me and my wife want to do. Thanks so much and keep up the great videos.

[@brianduescher]

Great job guys!!! You will love the ICF Basement.

[@rainbowplacenco]

whoohooo!!! so happy that your pour was smooth! Looking good! :)

[@charleschidester6767]

Congratulations, pouring concrete has only been done easier when other people do it for you. Great job.

[@Speedie15]

I have done alot of concrete over the years. You guys are doing a great job.

[@tolkenmedia]

Wow! Been watching a lot your video's over the last couple of months and it all comes down to this day. Couldn't wait myself for this special day. So amazing. I take my hat of to you guys! Well done guys. Altus - South Africa.

[@markbrown3587]

CONGRADULATIONS! Your house is started!

[@annettesmith6241]

Yay! Congratulations, things are gonna start flying now!