Radiant heat, prep work and concrete pour for my new 40x60 garage

Using Creatherm radiant panels for my under slab insulation, run our pex for radiant heat and lay re-bar, then pour the slab.
Link to video that I use the concrete in • Building a small shed
The creatherm radiant panels www.creatherm.com/
Rebar chairs sandbaggy.com/products/heavy-...
0:00 - Ryan Farish : Northern lights
15:31 - Ryan Farish : Restoration

[@creatherm]

Looks Great! Glad you enjoyed ~ Walking in that PEX pipe!

[@jmuller86]

Those panels worked great. Kids loved playing with those big legos

[@CranialAccess]

I am 70 years old and I think This channel is my favorite! My love and I enjoy and look forward to every upload. If there ever an example of the American Dream Jesse’s channel is an example. A young man doing everything using every opportunity to provide for his family and building a future. Technology and knowledge has provided Jesse with the tools for success!

[@raeanker3078]

Spot on mate, from the beginning of his channel we can see Jesse has never had anything handed to him. He worked hard for everything he has, goes to show doesn’t matter where you come from, with hard work and a hard head you can achieve nearly anything you want. Cheers from down under.

[@douglasthompson2740]

I am impressed. Finally a guy doing concrete the right way. Chairs, rebar on good centers. That is a rare creature in today's slap it together world. My hat is off to you Jesse.

[@1975ShovelHead1]

Enjoyed watching the build. Seeing your boy helping you at such an early age reminds me of when I was that age helping my dad grow tobacco on our farm and working with him on construction sites. I’ve been in the trades now for 33 years, and at the age of 48 those are some of my best memories being able to work along side my father.

[@scrunion]

I really like how you're willing to try something new like the metal control joint, realise that it's not going to work for you and then explain why and move on. I've seen you do this several times and I think it's part of what makes your content so genuine. Nice one Jesse, all the best for 2024 👍

[@jmuller86]

I want other people to learn from my mistakes. Thats the joy of doing so many different things, I dont claim to be an expert and I can admit when methods or materials need to be changed

[@robbroyles2544]

Perfect amount of action speaking and Timelapse and craftsmanship!

[@DeirdreHickey-nx8nt]

Jesse, I just love your channel. I am a lady of a certain age who refuses to give up. I don’t have nor do I want a man to do things for me that I should be able to do. I have learned so much from you and you have given me the confidence to try and do more things for myself. I don’t have any of your machinery, just day to day trying to do things. You have taught me so much and give me ideas of how to try things. You are like another son to me and I thank you for that. I love your young boys and what you are teaching them. I’m learning so much along the way with them. Thank you darling so much. Good health and happiness to you and all your beautiful family In 2024. Keep up all your lessons, I need them. ❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@psterdactyl7253]

So heartening to see that there are in fact those in the younger generation who have a solid work ethic and ambition. Jesse, you are the Renaissance Man. Is there anything you cannot do? Your videos should be mandatory viewing in every high school in 'Merica. If only I were younger!

[@royalblood2405]

Younger generations are taught by their parents, so whose fault is it if they have bad work ethic?

[@psterdactyl7253]

That's not always true. @@royalblood2405

[@kurtwerner4258]

This old house and dean johnson were mandatory viewing in my school.

[@kenhart6330]

I am a Brit and my father taught me to dig gardens at around 7 years old from then until I started working at 15 years old I dug our house garden to grow all vegetables that would grow there. Also in school we were taught gardening and automobile servicing. I'm now almost 69 years old and I was never out of work because of the people who taught me to work hard.

[@tjhanlonjr]

I definitely would love to have jesse build my dream house. Such attention to detail and great design sense.

[@3cl1]

Looks like I'll have to wait until this evening to relax and watch. Great work on the pour.

[@Justin-C]

That rebar tie gun @ 44:00 is slick. I bet after tying rebar by hand on jobs like this, that must be the most satisfying thing on earth to use for the first time.

[@78jog89]

Captivated by another satisfying video. Very much appreciate the inherent professionalism you always demonstrate in your work. Thanks for posting.

[@garysparks2681]

Great fathering skills. Teaching. Say, show, backaway. Patience. Loved it.

[@RobertYoutsey]

Yes! I've been jonesing for this video ever since you told us about your shop plans a few videos back

[@FarmCraft101]

Excited to see your shop come together. I’m going to have shop envy though, fair warning. 😂

[@jmuller86]

maybe down the road a bit I can come down there and help you pour a new shop floor

[@tomg6214]

I love how you work with your children so that they learn useful skills. My Dad let me work with him which is how I learned Carpentry and Electric through experience and osmosis. Your kids will find it so easy to understand complex things because you let them help you when they are young and building those neuro-pathways! Awesome garage too!

[@samuelwotring633]

I wish you would have had this video available 40 plus years ago that's how I want to build my house in Apple Valley California now it's been set a fire I guess I have an opportunity to rebuild and do it that way but a great way to have heat in your house better than forced air heat what you've done and having your kids helping you

[@rhondasweeney7271]

What an awesome video! Seeing the little boys helping you in the beginning was great! You are teaching them great work ethics. Everyone was working so smoothly and accomplished a lot. Thank you for sharing! 👍 😊

[@frederickmoller]

Passing on his and his uncles knowledge, who may join the company in the future.

[@MySynthDungeon]

Here we go ..pour day!! pot of coffee on ,,,,I'm ready!! Jesse u rock! Cheers!;-)!!

[@youpattube1]

great content, as usual.

[@hpw59]

I 😂 when Jessie said Noah has clothes on and shoes on. Great seeing them helping ❤

[@sydneymcconnaughhay5947]

You have the best channel on you tube... if I was able and had a school 🚐 you couldn't stop from giving Noah a ride .your family is adorable...

[@jdgibs3446]

Absolutely entertaining and gratifying watch you perform your creative expertise exhibited via your professional abilities accompanied by your crew and your son's. It was well worth watching. Appreciate your sharing with us and explaining what you did and why. Looking forward to the continuation of this project. Blessings to you, your wife, your boys and hard working crew. Praying for everyone's safety, strength, health, wisdom, peace, harmony and success. Again thank you for sharing your thoughts, experience and way of life. ☝️🙏🙌💪🇺🇸❤️ Shouting out to you from Texas 🤠🎯☕. Have a great and prosperous and productive 2024 in Jesus' Mighty Name.☝️🙌

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Amen!

[@user-xc3du6ik6w]

Good job from the young man. He worked as hard as anybody else.

[@CEA1]

Finally, I was about to ask about it. Its 11pm I'll watch in the morning.

[@johnb.2936]

I will just add that my own stress level increases as I see you guys working the pour. I think it would be a tremendous relief to have this behind you, just as you mentioned. Now I look forward to the next video!!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Gosh that was the absolute most heart warming thing to watch Noah and the kids helping ❤️🥹, you are a wonderful father Jesse and I honestly strive to be a father like you

[@larrylittletonjr.5305]

Little man helping made my day

[@DarthVader1033]

It is so nice that your teaching your little one how to build it is like playing Legos building for him..

[@ElectroBotVideo]

Yeah, who says you can't play with giant Legos when you get older?

[@markbrown6236]

Your 2 guys and you make a great crew. Very nice teamwork, you should be proud.

[@jackjacke4654]

That Makita wire tie is awesome! I never seen anything like that. What a time saver. I'd love to see how that works.

[@Qlii256]

I have that machine. It's a time saver for sure. However, it's using an old patent that expired by another brand, which has a new patent for a better system. It ties the wire much tighter and you're not left with as much spill as the Makita. The Makita still works though, just don't expect it to be tight as you would do by hand. I sometimes use pliers to twist them a bit more.

[@kieranosullivan02]

​@@Qlii256what is the other brand one

[@donanything6816]

Another great video and job well done, Jesse. Excellent results for a three man crew. Yet another 70 year young one who loves your content.

[@jamescole1786]

1/6/24..Yes Jesse, another very well done video on yur 40x60 garage slab. Man-o-man that was a whole Lotta work! Loved the early video of your little boy manipulating the orange t/g 'knobby' insulated (Slutter?) pannels, prep for radiant heat tubes..very necessary in your northern climate. Great to see yur kids helping & improving their physical coordination skills, just super to see young kids working & growing with their dad! A+ Yea, that 2nd or 3rd 'run' cc delivery in cold climate is a difficult issue requiring lots of helpers who know how to move fast..& your guys did great! 2nd 1/2 slab, with 1st 'run' time frame, was much more easily managed & you made it look EZ. So thx for all great tips & info to others in your climate situation planning a cc job. Stay safe & carry on Jesse.💪👍🛠👍😊

[@timothyabraham2228]

Its so cool ur children were HELPING u with the shop !! Its a right of passage..... "Dad" ! U HELPED ur dad, and so on in the past !

[@onepup-pr3yl]

Another great job is done and out of the way, from now on it's only going up, and the satisfaction of seeing your progress every day. What a great weather window you had to get this stage done, your site prep and formwork were perfect, and no real dramas with the actual pour, looking forward as always for your next video.

[@petryjkcr]

I must have watched several hundred concrete flatwork videos before this, but this has been by far the most interesting and revealing. It would be good to know what slump you asked for on that first pour vs. what you expected or got. It seems obvious that you tried to decrease slump to match the timing of the pours - thank you for doing a great job capturing this whole experience and kudos for your helpers, without whom this would have been impossible! Great life experience for you and your team - thankx again!

[@Patriot1776]

I think at some point he stated that the very, very first truck load where the concrete was too soupy, was a '9 slump' and combined with the later in the day pour, it didn't have time to fully set-up before the sun went down. Then the third truck load of that first slab was too dry, he said he figured it was a '4 slump' and they had to tell the mixer driver to keep adding more and more water to it. He was wanting a '7 slump' for everything, but being '2nd run' of the day kinda messed him up. 2nd slab though he was able to consistently get '7 slump' like he asked since he was able to be '1st run' for the day.

[@williammccartney4833]

Don't tell that kid about pay until later get as much free as you can no slave driving but make them earn and pay for the experience before pay! Have a blessed 2024 Jessy and everybody!.

[@adanfranchi578]

Jesse, thank you for another awesome video. You and Andrew are my favorite you tuber. Your Dad and Mom videos are awesome as well. God bless, brother!

[@jazko]

17:04 - "Are you allowed to walk on this?. ... I'll take that as a yes." - that was so adorable.

[@rushd45]

Very nicely done with only 3 for a crew, even with the different mixes. I think the long videos are a good idea, shows the whole process. Congratulations on getting the slab done.

[@dixiemay1996]

As for that metal joint thingy, as my daddy would say.."Sometimes old & regular works better than new & improved." Glad it worked out for you.😊

[@Delekham]

I was thinking the same thing :) BUT, had he used a piece of wood to "Cushion" the blow instead of using a hammer on the "Stake"? Does it have to be Plumb? NO! Does it need to Straight? YES. I don't believe those Stakes could hold 6" of Concrete back. They look very flimsy in design. One way to make that system work? 1/2" or 3/4" metal stakes and use the appropriate conduit size fasteners and then use self tapping screws to tie the Keyway in. The problem with this is this. You are punching a hole in your vapor barrier, so why even use Vapor Barrier? Sometimes "Old and Trusted" is far superior to "New and Improved", but in this case? The Vapor Barrier needs to be resealed at the joint at every Stake to ensure "Integrity" of the Vapor Barrier.

[@freddieslaughter1107]

That was a really great video watching that little boy helping his dad.

[@spencerrobinson2719]

It looks good on Camera! For 3 guys, you did a great job. GUD!!

[@manmadeartists]

I really enjoy these drone flights so much! Your area looks so amazingly beautiful

[@jamesoncross7494]

Hard work and teamwork. So good to see. Cute watching the kids help too.

[@randazzle1388]

Finally broke out the Truwerk fleece lined work pant, good call. those are the best winter, around the house/work pant. - Dolgeville NY represent.

[@jmuller86]

Thats cool that you noticed that. They are sone good pants. Expensive but worth it

[@anthonywilson2346]

Just love watching your nipper grow into a productive unit😊😊😊🇬🇧😊

[@atVVV1]

Imagine how slick it'd be if you had that radiant system hooked up for the pour/initial cure 😮. Good work Jesse

[@45NUTS_PART_DEUX]

If Thier anything I would do different in my unheated shed build , is to add foam insulation under the concrete slab regardless installing radiant heating underfloor heating

[@AW-Services]

Brilliant job and great progress with the shop build. You were extremely lucky to have the weather on your side with the pour. I can see and appreciate the logic with American concrete bottle mixer trucks being front discharge and an actuated chute over our British rear discharge and driver manual chutes. Keep up the great work, Jesse

[@TinyTony555]

Great work Jesse!! Thanks for taking us along! That is an awesome pour!!

[@glenlongstreet7]

On somebody's channel I saw a device called a 'Mix Demon'??, a concrete pump that attaches to a skid steer. The workers really liked it and since the power comes from a skid steer, it is less machine to buy.

[@jmuller86]

yea I wanted to get one of those, they are over 20k to buy new and you cant find them used but someday I would like to try and maybe buy one

[@arealf-ckingenious]

The first truck was wet concrete...maybe the most I've ever seen in 35 years

[@Delekham]

When I first seen it? I figured it to be at least an 8" Slump. My thoughts were to dump most of the load into the trench to give it a better chance of setting up. Or he could have sent it back saying it was too wet. Yes, You can do that. Yet Jessie did say that it was Plasticized. In the Old days the Plasticised Additive for concrete was added at the job site. The Slump should have been verified by Jesse before he started pouring. In retro spec? It was prolly closer to a 10" Slump. I never liked going over a 6" Slump. If the concrete is too wet it loses some its PSI rating correct? I don't know what is going into the shop, but if he ordered say 3000 PSI concrete the PSI rating is going to be lowered due to the amount of water added to the Redi-Mix. For those that don't know? Think of it like a cup of coffee. By putting in 2 Scoops of Grounds of Coffee into a machine will taste fine with say 6 cups of water. Use the same amount of Grounds and use 12 Cups of water it will make a bad cup of coffee. Oh BTW, Sorry for the Essay. I tend to overthink.

[@jmuller86]

@@Delekham that was 4000 psi so it still has plenty of strength, and almost a month later there is not one crack in that entire slab, even on the control joint. and that is in freezing temps

[@Live.Vibe.Lasers]

Can someone in concrete finishing tell me why..on a relatively large slab like this..I always see low spots where water ponds? I know you're going to say bad concrete finishing but even slabs by pros I've seen this on. I don't see a mechanism to ensure flatness..yeah..the screed..but it has to be relative to something flat. Unless its laser leveled with a transit in a grid pattern..it'll never be flat. Could it have to do with shrinkage? I understand some of those arm based machine screeds do reference level to a laser transit. I assume they could also impart a 1/8" or so of slope per foot for channel drains? planning on maybe builiding an industrial zoned building and the floor needs good drainage. Thanks!

[@Delekham]

@@jmuller86 I still stand by my thought that most of that first load should have went into the "Footer" there is less of a chance of a problem at the structure point rather then within the slab. Plus for a "Structural Footing" you only need 2500 PSI, unless you are doing an OverHead Crane in conjunctural. I don't know what equipment is going to be stored/serviced there. MOST if not all of them will be fine in "that" area. But remember....if you had put most of that "Wet Concrete" in the Footers then your Slab would have setup far faster. Mistakes happen, the only thing you can do is learn from them.

[@Delekham]

@@Live.Vibe.Lasers I have worked very little with Industrial. I do know the slab must be thicker and the rebar size must be upsized to 3/4". You will also need a "Sump" of at least 16" squared (Depending the size of the building? That will vary) along with the Drain System. As for the "Levelness" of the concrete? using a Powered hand screte like Jesse did is is not optimal for an Industrial Job. This is where it gets expensive. As per Engineers Report. The concrete needs to be placed at this fictional Angle (For lack of a better word). It can be done by hand but leave it to those and their Machine that can include the "Angle" the Engineer wants! When it come to "Flatness"? Flat is FLAT water goes NO WHERE. In a perfect world you want 1/4" of slope for drainage. On a slab 40 FT wide divided by 2?? That is like 5". Even an 1/8" is 2 1/2" So unless you are "Trolling"? Your Engineer has already told you all of this.

[@markhaszoe-life6337]

This is fascinating to watch you guys I live on the West Coast and you guys do things different it's very interesting to watch the different ways of doing it I'm glad you filmed this and put it on KZbin keep up the good work man

[@schsch2390]

Hah, when you were rolling out the plastic and graveling the 'pond' area it brought back memories of a pour I did about 1990, dry summer ground like rock then it started raining and softened things up. By the time we were ready for the truck, when it pulled out onto 'firm' ground (firm for 2-3 ton tractor and PU) the front of the concrete truck sank to the axle. Had to wheelbarrow concrete in while waiting for a second truck to pull the first loose. Every thing worked out in the end.

[@oneteaminbristolbcfc]

Love your vids thanks sooo much for them ✌️❤️ from across the pond🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@rossnolan2883]

Respect to the kid helping 😊😊😊😊😊

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Great work Jesse, you always work very hard. Great finish

[@paulwatts3328]

Best of the Best,Something from nothing,thank you for sharing.Cheers,can't wait for the build !!!

[@razbuznik]

I noticed you had the pads/spots ready and extra deep for your future two-post lift! That is going to serve you for decades of repair work. I appreciate you sharing this journey with all of us.

[@jmuller86]

yes sir, I will also get one of those portable lifts for the left side bay

[@jamestomaszewski2034]

Nice job Jessie you always go the extra mile in everything you do

[@kevinquinn6242]

Probably the best channel for variety of content

[@brentking-gmailking2570]

Great video Jesse. Thank you for sharing. Have a great year.

[@stevehaken]

Good teamwork! Congrats on the pour.

[@robertbrewer2190]

Too bad you did not have enough area to used the coolest machine in concrete finishing: the ride-on power trowel. Just like a carnival ride! This is quite an accomplishment for three workers!

[@how_to_hallagon1]

Give it time and jesse will be buying a fixer upper. I've been a subscriber for a long time now

[@jmuller86]

@@how_to_hallagon1 I found a really good deal on two of those ride ons but it was like 2 days before the first pour so I wouldnt have time to fix them up. but I will keep my eye out for one

[@zvonibab]

That will be one mighty workshop. Well done to trio fantastic.

[@ranman121279]

The right slump is everything.. lol Great job guys!

[@kurtwerner4258]

That is a really nice system. Couldn't help but think how expensive it all is, and that was before concrete! It will be warm and last many, many decades though. Great work as usual. You and your guys.

[@glenlongstreet7]

I was just watching Bondo Builds, he lives near to you, as opposed to me who lives 3000 miles away. He put down 2 inches of closed cell spray foam right on the dirt. Never seen that before. I am absolutely sure it costs a whole lot more than pink foam. He stapled the pex to the foam and then poured concrete with fiber. He was building for a rich guy. but it seemed neat and effective. Oh yea, a workshop not in your basement:) nice.

[@jmuller86]

yea I saw that, but like you said crazy expensive

[@JamesSmith-kc9zo]

Always enjoy your videos great seeing your sons heiping

[@carloskawasaki656]

Thank you for sharing, always a pleasure watch your project, I learn a lot 👍👍👍👍

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

Wow , I see what you mean about saving time by not having to staple the pex down. And it’s cool how you can press it in with your foot and not have to bend over or crawl around. That’s huge

[@jmuller86]

yea it really is. plus those panels keep the pex protected from the rebar and anything that could damage them

[@juliussandor4355]

Great video Jesse, thank you for taking the time to explain what you were doing and what products you used.

[@harrytaylor6854]

Well done guy's looking forward to another video .Thank you for sharing again well done

[@ytrade469]

Jesse, that is great work, pouring the concrete and leveling it, come out really nice as I was waiting for for this stage. NICE!!! Watching from Calgary, Canada

[@chrisdoge6547]

Nice to watch a pro for a change thank you.

[@tigxxl]

It's going to be an awesome workshop 🤩🤩🤩😁👍👍👍

[@Ms.CyranoDebergerac]

I AM SO VERY PROUD OF YOU....AND TO YOU ATE ONE CLEAN DUDE. KEEP GOING...I TRULY LOVED EVERY MOMENT OF YOUR CRAFTSMAN WORK...WAY TO GO. LOVELY FAMILY TOO, LISA

[@LAKESIDEBOB1]

wonderful job, good workers, cutting the concrete volume ordered- pretty close there on the last load.

[@jmuller86]

I am surprised you picked up on that, we had a half of a bag of concrete left over from me taking some out for the doorway. that is cutting it REAL close lol

[@jonsm114]

Last pour looks real good.

[@TheAAAAZ999]

Always enjoy your vids Jess 👍

[@aeros4me]

Nice work, looking good! Great teamwork.

[@tuju-]

Jesse is talking in metric units. Real teaser for the rest of the world who finally understands.

[@Diver420420]

Awesome job. Loved the long video.

[@johnkranz4004]

Real nice job Jesse and guys Looks great

[@rogerborgeson8468]

You got a lot of great kids. Lucky man. ❤️

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Awesome work Jesse, that's going to be one amazing shop.

[@virgiliodieppa4765]

Jesse your really smart bro thata why i like watching your videos and your dads also 😊

[@artsmith1611]

Love watching Noa work

[@Bob_Adkins]

Little buddy didn't have his usual uniform on. We'll see the real Noah in March!

[@foreignflava9666]

at some point in time down the road those two jesse juniors is gonna carry on what you started man.. more than likely have the option to upgrade everything with futuristic materials too!! Well done exposing em bro..

[@rasolsat]

"Great work, sir. My wishes for your continuous success and prosperity."

[@andrewpowell6457]

Nice job Jesse & friends

[@kbaisley4947]

Digging the content, progress and sound track! Great work Jesse.

[@HamiltonServices530]

Nice work! You are really taking you time to do the foundation/floor right. So many people regret not adding under slab heat because of cost or they were in a hurry. Having gravel around you build site is also plus. The $2k I spent to surround my house with gravel was well worth the money not having the tractors and lifts sinking in the mud.

[@I_must_get_a_van]

It was a most informative video. It was a long one but very well explained. I also loved it….😁

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

That was some great work. Really enjoyed❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@arresthillary9502]

17:25 best Lego set EVER, dad!!!

[@HarryCane305]

The Muller Farm is looking great!

[@Mr.Innovator961]

Just a suggestion…(for next time) as far as finishing around your mass of radiant tubing section set one end of your pony screed on the outside form and other end of the screed on the 2x4 below the piping and run the pony for about 5-10 seconds it will vibrate the cement around those tubes quite nicely, or better yet have a cordless stinger sitting nearby that same area. I’ve done it both ways. Nicely done for nearly 60 yrds and only (3) guys

[@janparolek2728]

Great job, those concrete trucks are amazing, USA is great