How to pour and finish concrete like a PRO! - The Barndominium show E127

Erik describes the process and tools of pouring concrete professionally.
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[@tomsawyer5576]

It is refreshing to see a contractor that understands concrete. Eric you should be proud.

[@terryburgess6637]

Great job and explanation Eric. Enjoyed this video

[@everettira8914]

Sorry to be off topic but does anyone know a tool to get back into an instagram account?? I was stupid forgot the login password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me

[@jefferyira1917]

@Everett Ira instablaster =)

[@3in1m23]

perfectly described by a man that clearly knows concrete and has passion for doing it right. Now following!

[@MrDavidrex]

Generous video, that’s years of knowledge kindly shared clearly. Internet is truly a game changer, you just helped this old carpentor tremendously, thank you.

[@ormandhunter3546]

I'm a 42 year veteran Commercial Contractor. Nice to see someone who knows what they are doing. In addition, this mans integrity is reflected in his commitment to quality! Great job!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@ddaa7800]

You clearly know you're concrete, its refreshing to hear someone talk with so.much knowledge 👌👏

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@Psychotic0reo]

I would just like to say that watching you guys work is impressive I work for a small construction company and we are pouring a new slab in about an hour and I’m beyond excited to try the new power trowel from watching you guys work

[@jimcarmichael2395]

Your continual drive for perfection in your work, along with trying new tools and techniques proves to me you would be my only choice for any concrete work. Bravo for your success. #1 in my book.

[@coyotescactus1448]

I do this for a living, and I really think I learned a few things from you. Thank you sir.

[@mattleggett5609]

Well done!! I picked up some great tips while watching and every little bit helps💯👊🍻

[@27GX76R]

I do marketing and website work for a contractor with this kind of knowledge and ethic, I gotta say these types of folks are top grade people! Modern concrete is an incredible gift to the world that has been slowly and painfully crafted over thousands of years. The history of concrete is another incredible area to study. Thanks for this video, you guys are great.

[@davidrobins4025]

Very well done - the customer will be pleased with the job your team has done.

[@gregorysampson8759]

The only concrete guy on KZbin that actually knows what he's doing! I want him on my job!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you.

[@paulwhited117]

I really enjoyed hearing you state that you water it for giving it the best possible chance. I always like to tell my customers that we do certain things we do with whatever might be pertaining in that certain conversation because it gives it that best possible chance. Not to ever tell them that something is certain. Concrete is an imperfect material that your trying to make perfect and there’s a lot of variables to a final product. It was awesome to hear someone say and feel the same things. Awesome video with many informative points. Thanks Eric.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you. You are correct, concrete is a wild animal that we are trying to tame. 😁

[@angelbarbosa7835]

Great job it is good to see some one who take pride in thier work. Thank you.

[@triztimedrks7896]

Just subbed. Love the content, information and sense of humor

[@rafarafa9428]

Fantastic video, very informative, right on the point. I have been looking for one for a long time but could not find. I have already scheduled for tomorrow pouring a slab in my garage and fortunately for me I found that great video. I will be prepared tomorrow :)

[@SuperUncleRyan]

We use to do some big projects and I always got a kick out of watching the guys using the ride on concrete finishers.

[@markstanleywinemaking9071]

Thanks. A good summary of the finishing process.

[@stebarg]

Great job 👏🏽👍🏽😃 Very well thought through and executed. 😍

[@chrisbradford21]

Thanks for describing the preparation sequence prior to burnishing. The curing process is well described also. My wife has watched your video too.

[@DIMTips]

Really good and informative video. Will help me in my mini projects

[@hconstructionllc5114]

Awesome job! Great detail

[@AlMai222]

Great video. For years on my sidewalks I was using finishing trowel first. And although I made it work, I was never happy with the results. It worked and looked great but I was working double. Keep in mind I do drainage and usually the sidewalks we were doing were for free for the customer part of the job. Anyways I started only magging and finishing until the end recently and the results have been amazing so far

[@Pawelllo87]

Thanks a lot for this episode. A lot of trick & tips!

[@pnp9200]

Thank you for your educational video. Been watching you for a while but never really getting into it. Going to build my own home shortly need to get serious. Amazing to see your workers screed without guide just by experience and also 2 trucks poured. I can only do 1 truck because I only got 2 helpers plus myself.

[@MrJudge4321]

I’m an inspector in O&G industry. Here to get some knowledge with civil work. Thanks for some education man. Your videos are very informative.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@terrymcgillicuddy8056]

Nice finish. Turned out great 👍

[@joshuaodwyer1227]

just started concreting mate in Australia. your information is well explained thanks heaps for the easy understanding mate 👍🏼

[@Earthstein]

Thank you Eric. I learned so much.

[@barryjanis]

Put a sprinkler on a green , just finished slab and keep it wet for 7 full days. IT WILL NOT CRACK Most concrete finishers never tell you about this important step for a no-crack surface.

[@toddgoldberg7240]

That's called curing the concrete.

[@clifbrewster8822]

And yes it will still crack regardless wet curing or no curing at all yes will help with wet curing but concrete cracks no tensil strength to speak of but very good compression strength

[@matthewcrockett106]

Dang man that was a wealth of information right there. Really good video. Thanks

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@michaelz6870]

Right, didn't know about the delamination tidbit.

[@jasonrobinson5854]

Man that CVT clutch is smooth! Love the channel. Very professional!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Jason Robinson thank you.

[@rddowler211]

@@TexasBarndominiums I agree I do commercial grade concrete in Boston. We do everything from high rises to high schools. Im going to talk them into letting me convert a few to start. Thanks for the tip. Oh here's one for you. When you get a new straight edge take off the end cap take a can of expansion foam with a tight fitting hose and fill the straight edge. Wont bend anymore will always stay lite and strong you can run them over. I do it to all mine. Please try it.

[@checkoayala]

Thank you Señor for all the good info!

[@THExLAWxMAN]

I have learned new info, thanks for making and sharing the vids

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you for watching.

[@jordandouvartzidis1745]

Great job guys.

[@usonfire1016]

It takes a great Boss to run a good crew. I can see you guys put out excellent work man. Lovely to see how easy you make it look done right, and I bet you made it home for lunch too. Blessings from LI NY

[@clifbrewster8822]

Nice video also well explained finishing process

[@jasongreene89]

Great Video. As a ready mix supplier I talk to so many people who watch videos and think they can do it. Very few videos show the steps and time it takes to do it properly. Also mentioning Sack concrete mixes vs. Cementitious concrete mixes. Most folks don't know the difference and only care about price not quality. Moist curing concrete..... moist curing is the easiest and best thing to do. You may feel like a fool going to water your concrete but it is a great thing to do.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you.

[@celsorodriguez6552]

I also use a curing compound. City 600 works very well.

[@chuckmiller5763]

I am a structural concrete guy, heavy highway work mostly for Arizona DOT. They do not allow any water to be added to the mix after the truck leaves the yard. they get upset if you spray water to help finish. Cannot be more than a 5 inch slump, they prefer 4 inch. Slip forming is done on a 1 inch slump. As far as finishing concrete, you cannot watch a video and go out and do it, its a skill, it takes practice.

[@ericsmith1319]

@@chuckmiller5763 good advice, remember, slump can be modified with water reducers.

[@chuckmiller5763]

@@ericsmith1319 Used lots of plasticizers. Also used a off brand cement called Rapid Set, it hits 3000 PSI in less than an hour, 9000 PSi in a couple weeks.we used it to fix potholes in the Sky Harbor airport, they could land on it in a hour. Great stuff, it sets in about 5 minutes, set poles and work on them right away, no waiting till the next day.

[@jsalinas118]

Very informative. Don't know many guys that use bump cutter. That makes a nice flat floor.

[@diannsanford5188]

Thank you! Very informative.

[@teaomakoenterprisesltd9646]

I'm a newbie🙂 Thank you for the awesome pro info!! I do not want to get taken to the side and be bashed 🤣

[@toddgoldberg7240]

Great video Eric!!! You are so right, concrete is all about timing. You can work the concrete or you can let the concrete work you. The first option is always best, lol.

[@turbofarviknugnnick5540]

GREAT CONTENT as usual !!!!!!!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you.

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

Very good description in your vids, what is a tripod video head ?

[@manuelbayon9181]

"Little things like that" become gargantuan problems with clients, that's when you go give them all the leverage...I learned the hard way

[@colinblankenship2401]

GOOD INFORMATION. THANKS FOR SHARING

[@caseyjohnson6573]

Thanks for your videos really helpful !

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@ForensicCats]

Good job Erik

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thanks man!

[@edgargonzalez1161]

Daniel needs a BANG! Get it Daniel!

[@markroth9827]

Great video. Thank you.

[@alangordon9524]

Awesome vid.

[@juancamacho5167]

Munchas gracias mui buena educasion me dio. Muchas gracias

[@pnutmal]

I would like to add that the walk behind trowel machine only finishes when you're going to the left. Ive seen alot of ppl finish slabs that didnt know that . Just like you said a figure-8 pattern

[@gunfisher4661]

We used to get them garden soaker hoses and loop them over the slab and let them run ,works great as they don`t spray much water.

[@JuanGonzalez-jw3nn]

Eric you know what you doing you're very professional I'm a concrete man too from Southern California

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you.

[@ucantcme9071]

Eric, Do you ever build out of state/ AZ. Thinking about a Barndominium and your work is Outstanding Thanks John

[@mikemaben7485]

We had a 18" bump cutter stick. Like u have. A nice flat floor tool indeed. Nice job

[@jepps5]

Excellent step by step instructions. Your viewers will also appreciate the tidbits of tips you gave throughout the process. Also, viewers have confirmed that they deeply appreciate the absence of the disco ending music. The original ending music packs bigger “heuvos” and brings it hone!!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Lol Thank you.

[@bxb590]

Thank You, I learned a lot.

[@pauldevore2900]

Those are some good looking mud trucks

[@Cook-px8ne]

mirror finish with the poly blades is nicce. good job buggy

[@jaxongeesey7041]

2nd ever time running a machine was yesterday. (I’m 15) I burned off a garage and the end readily wasn’t too bad. Running the machines are super fun and I defiantly want to do it often!

[@njsantoro]

Good for you Jaxon. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 your gonna be a successful man. Keep it up

[@jaxongeesey7041]

@@njsantoro thank you sir, waiting on a garage and pads to set up right now 👌🏼👍🏼

[@njsantoro]

😎 your a very admirable young man. Can’t wait to see where u are in 10 years. Ur an Animal. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼. I’m in the concrete game. Stamped, floors, it’s not easy work,, and it takes big balls to take on these projects.

[@jaxongeesey7041]

@@njsantoro oh yeah it’s the Finnish blood in me we all work very hard and go after what we want. I still have a lot to learn but I am very eager to learn it all, commercial, finishing, laser screed, everything.

[@njsantoro]

@@jaxongeesey7041 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼😎.

[@jdelapaz14]

Just use the combo blades and a water sprayer on your last pass, it will become mirror black and uniform. You will see your full reflection while looking down into the slab. You guys are much better than most I've watched on youtube though.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you

[@terrymoline8260]

You are the most professional contractor that I have ever seen. My Good friend has a concrete business and I would hire you over Him in a new York minute . He might not want me to call hm a good friend after I hired YOU .

[@TexasBarndominiums]

😆 Thank you.

[@sudhanbhowmikvlogs8423]

Well done ❤❤❤

[@jamesshoemaker4851]

I learned to do concrete in the KC area we kicked and pulled when striking of the concrete . Not many do it but its the fastest and you have the most power pulling.

[@craigdeal1742]

Nice video great job..

[@EngineerPEretired]

Vibrascreeds require a very low slump, no greater than a 4; this makes it hard on the placers. I saw a comment on riding on forms, that is correct but keep in mind, the forms and the vibration in the forms will also consolidate the stone to the bottom. This means, the concrete design has changed and psi of mix will change to the weakest configuration... Not enough paste and sand around those stacked stones at the lower half of pad. Basically, you are left with a thick mortar bed for your wear surface... I enjoy your videos, thank you.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you! I think you are right. :)

[@jayphillips4058]

@Construction News & Engineering That's why we rarely see them around our area, that settling action creating a mortar top leaves exterior slabs especially vulnerable to the extreme freeze/thaw cycles we experience here 6 months a year. Same reason jitterbugs and rollerbugs disappeared years ago..nothing but a thin mortar paste on the surface, blows to pieces in a very short time. IMHO, if a guy is going to use a mechanical screed system, a roller screed works pretty well. Extra time for setup, moving parts, etc. but a nice flat surface that floats out well. If the rakers are on the ball, fairly easy going with stiffer mud and a nice consistent aggregate profile.

[@BillyLapTop]

Erik, this is a wonderful educational video and drives home how a professional gets great results. You have a great crew. BTW, where do you get those great shirts you wear in these videos? Real GQ.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Cinch shirts is what I usually wear. :)

[@BillyLapTop]

Thanks Erik. I found a nice selection on Amazon of Cinch shirts and will get a few regular cut ones. No local sources here in upstate NY.

[@oldguysrule-iv7sh]

That is really great info thanks

[@TexasBarndominiums]

You’re welcome.

[@rrssmooth6643]

Funny, my cameraman hasn't woken up. Love all your knowledge, and you explain it well. Were you going to place cuts through concrete? Do you place any sealer on that concrete slab?

[@pngnow3020]

i enjoy your videos.

[@fxeaglepips7109]

Great video, excellent Job! I soffcut all my slabs. I haven’t seen that or sawcutting control joints in the video. I believe it’s an important step also. Did or do you sawcut your slabs? Maybe it was just not in this video? Just to control any random cracking! Cheers!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

We cut the carport, not the main slab.

[@UnorthodoxFabrication]

Loved it

[@AC.Prince]

Making my concrete man watch this video in the morning. Great job 👍

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you.

[@barrycheshier4219]

I almost skipped this video, because, really, how interesting can new concrete be? My bad. I watched it to the end and learned a lot. At about the 2:40 point on the video, the film speed increased and honestly, the crew stepping backwards looks like they've invented a new South American dance, as in cha-cha KICK, cha-cha KICK! Thanks for the cool educational video, Erik. I've been wanting you to cover the advantages of a barndo over conventional construction ever since a friend of ours questioned our sanity for our interest. Friend said they won't hold up under a strong wind, etc. So your videos are showing your commitment to quality. Suggest you write them all down (solid doors, wind-rating of the curved roof, R-rating of foam insulation, etc.) and start marketing your high standards!

[@TexasBarndominiums]

😆 Thanks for watching.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

I will try and put together a video showing what we do better than the rest.

[@and1globetrot00]

My favorite reloader AND concrete guy?!

[@michelrea2403]

Attention to detail.That’s what it’s about. 👍

[@boogoo9439]

I just wanna say, every concreter i have met in australia will use finishing blades from first pass to final pass on their trowel machines. Seems to work fine but id really like to see how much different the finish is when done like the video says

[@armidaleconcrete]

they will use combination blades for the full job.

[@40551385]

Yeah we use combo Blake’s

[@DavidGonzalez-md9je]

Do you have a video of the plastering process or are you planning on one in the future. Otherwise this video is very informative. Awsome job. Thanks.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

I’ll make one soon.

[@fhuber7507]

You are giving masters classes in building.

[@BigInjun05]

Great video. You could just do one with light commentary sped up showing the entire process. Definitely makes me want to do my own slab.

[@anthonyhernandez2396]

I seen your friend boren the ones that make the trowel machines he was at the superior store ....says hes ready for the trowel machine competition

[@Thatconcreteguy]

Rollerbug works pretty good my dad likes using it on our garage slabs

[@benvarguzisier3181]

Great job brother... You really need to get a Rollerbug (roller tamper) it’s so convenient. Don’t kill your crew LOL

[@TexasBarndominiums]

I’ll get one to try.

[@desktorp]

What if you want a lot of exposed aggregate in the final result? Do you just add a higher amount of aggregate to the concrete mix, or do you just not vibrate the cream upward?

[@johnbones2593]

Big fan of "crossing the slab up" at least once with the pan, or hitting both ways, maybe even cross it a couple times with a pan depending on whether, and how heavy a walk behind, or even rider, again depending on the situation!!, There is A LOT of variables when finishing a floor!!

[@eduardososarubio3051]

You forgot to add the self leveling power on top of the concrete. you can came back hours later and it’s done. 👍👍 Great jobs on your channel it’s amazing content.

[@TexasBarndominiums]

Thank you. 😊

[@bethechange4934]

Right, and they covered up the grass with plastic sheets so they had to use rebar instead.

[@pappas1000]

I've been in construction for 20 years in Australia. I have never seen a jitter bug or a bump cutter. Also never seen 2 people screed like that! Very interesting video! Also didn't see any laser levels as they screed??

[@pappas1000]

Also our standard slump for concrete is 80mm slump about 3.25 inches.

[@marcamato433]

I wonder if it's because of that screeding technique all the extra work is required... we just use bullfloat after screeding and combo blades to finish, always flat never complaint

[@burimduka1705]

This guy is good real good

[@codywuethrich777]

Roller tamp is the way man!

[@TMracer73]

Interesting way of doing things. In central europe we do slabs 5x bigger with 3 workers. Its rare to have 4 workers for such job.

[@Supe063]

Save your screeters back with a vibra-strike. It will also do you wonders to get more cream to the surface. It will take a bit of practice but you won't regret the results.

[@leoads]

Great video explaining all the details, congratulations. I have learnt a lot with the video. But keep in mind that you have too much bleeding water in your mixture. It means that your concrete mix is lacking of fines. Bad concrete gives a lot o bleeding water, good admixture not. Excessive bleeding water also cause drying shrinkage.

[@skliros9235]

Excellent video my friend. Do you ever use power screeds?

[@TexasBarndominiums]

No

[@jeffbrummett4852]

I believe saw cuts in the concrete are more effective than the watering. In the hot summer time I’ve had builders water for 7 days and others not watered, not much difference at all. Saw cutting I can almost guarantee no shrinkage cracks.

[@Profonster]

Great

[@danknug922]

I'm just really curious and I'm sure a lot of other people are to, "and I'm glad iv found this channel now because I enjoy this type of stuff". how many subscribers do u believe you have gotten since appearing on mats channel or demolition ranch. Just curious.

[@kbrownfocus]

Another thing I would've added to this, is if you live in TX and have to have crete poured, make sure they know how to adjust the dry times to the heat... Have alot of houses up here in wichita falls that the conteacters didnt know what they were doing. Man might have yall come up here when I build my house........ Saw the AF vid.. Had me rolling the whole time😂😂😂

[@clifbrewster8822]

Hats off to the man running the 4footer with a pan