The Concrete Floor is Poured in the Pole Barn. 4 days and almost 4000 square feet.

[@stevemartinez6757]

Very nice. I would be interested to see what the final cost for the total build was. It may seem like a huge number, but look at it this way... it's an investment. The building just improved the overall value of your homestead.

[@CountryViewAcres]

The Concrete was originally around $14,500, but the backfill labor and equipment and thicker concrete, made the cost go up $2000. I had them give me a quote for concrete apron I front of building(48'x20'). It was $3800. I will definitely need the concrete apron in front. Still waiting on gutter prices. I priced 2" of spray foam for the walls $5700. I haven't made my mind up on that. I may just insulate it myself.

[@artemiasalina1860]

@@CountryViewAcres Lots of people swear by rockwool. Just saying.

[@larrydesormierjr6940]

@@CountryViewAcres request commercial gutters for that building size It works better and looks more proportional than the 5” But I’m not trying to spend your money! Looks beautiful!

[@CliffsideStables]

@@CountryViewAcres my plan is for 3” of closed cell spray foam for better insulation, better sound absorption and a more rigid structure.

[@emmittparker549]

I guess Im kinda off topic but does anybody know a good site to stream newly released movies online ?

[@ralphstrucking]

I would pour concrete in front of garage door least couple feet so maybe not much dirt and mud in garage.

[@ado5912]

Maybe when you put the gutters up, have them run into a collection tank. And that water can be used for the toilet , washing the dogs or even a hose for clean the floors after a dirty job. Looks great!

[@deanbarr5740]

These concrete contractors took pride in their job. You can tell by their finished work. They know what they're doing, thats for sure. Nice building Evan.

[@trwsandford]

Agreed. That is some excellent work. I love it when people take pride in what they do.

[@brucerushing2363]

Your transparency helps your viewers, good job !

[@TheBaken1]

Its great to see good people have their hard work paying off for them.

[@trentencaskey7641]

I know you're itching to use it, now that it's poured. But, take some of the advice here in the comments...let it cure as long as you can. Keep the vehicles and the tractors off of it for AT LEAST A MONTH. And when you get to the end of that month...put a coat of sealer on it. Wait a day, and put another coat on. If you thought $16,500 was a lot of money...these are small things to do to help ensure you get the best return on your investment. There's probably dozens of other projects (wiring, lighting, plumbing, insulation, etc.) that you can do in the mean time. No need to rush fill it up. Just my two cents.

[@belindagray3005]

He is right you defiantly need sealer to keep the cement from absorbing liquid stains like blood from your processing and oil from the mechanical side.

[@oxfletch]

Sealer really helps keep the dust coming off the concrete down too

[@davidsmith6445]

Theres an awesome product called Sealcrete. I have used it several times and wouldn’t use anything else. It goes on white and dries clear. You can get it in three or four finish levels. I spray it on with a pump up sprayer and then back room it in with a long handle paint roller. At least two coats but I usually apply three.

[@davidsmith6445]

Back roll

[@CliffsideStables]

Great advice. I’ve also read that floor sealer is not a good choice in areas where welding will occur.

[@DocBluegrass]

That concrete crew did some great work. Very nicely finished. Although I know it’s tough on the bank account, buying quality work one time pays off. You will really enjoy that space.

[@Tonetwisters]

When we built our house in 1987, after the concrete pour was hard, I took a level to it and found a couple rise spots which I marked and were subsequently flattened out. That, of course, was after the copper was laid out for the plumbing which was NOT the requested middle grade. If you ever have a house built, visit the site every day to catch the "irregularities," both accidental and purposeful. Because we DID, we caught the intentional effort to save money, and it ended up costing the contractor a lot more when he had to rip out the inferior and lay down the heavier. Evan, you could have considered opening this barn as a roller skating rink for a year, to get back some of those costs!:-)

[@terrycastor8299]

Coming right along, Evan. Nothing is cheap anymore. You're going to love this building. It will be a great asset to your farm.

[@hankfacer7098]

Really looks fantastic, biggest man cave I have ever seen.

[@angusmacduff3471]

I've noticed in many big stores that they seal the floors with something that is clear. I seems to make cleaning and upkeep a lot easier. The build looks great - REALLY GREAT.

[@timetable620]

You need a apron in front of the doors

[@bryanfunk4548]

The floor looks amazing , you must be very happy.

[@greybeard5774]

@Trenten Caskey - Wise words .. the concrete must be able to harden for quite some time .. and it should be also watered on a daily basis so as not to let it dry .. to keep it moist .. that's how the curing process takes place!

[@Jim-nq9cv]

Looks good very professional job looks like they take pride in their work they money is quickly forgotten but a bad job haunts you for ever well done enjoy

[@aaronhayden1780]

do a sealer, the best way to help light in a building is to have a shiny floor. makes life awesome at the bodyshop when the ceiling lights shine up the underside of the car your working on.

[@houndsmanone4563]

Man, this looks nice. You're gonna love it. The 16.5k is not bad at all compared to cost of major headaches and repairs had you not poured the floor. This is a great build. Enjoy it and have fun. Enjoyed a full-watch. 👍🏽🙂

[@alanthompson4741]

I agree Evan, $16,500 is a big number. You are going to have a nice building you will enjoy for years to come. Iowa Greetings

[@pawsnclawsOG]

Wow, small world. We used to live in Robinson! We’re now in Ky and are working on a pole barn on our new property in TN. Thanks for sharing costs so we can now get an idea on what we’re being quoted. We have a camper that will require more concrete towards the front. Great video!

[@joannak4640]

I am so happy for you and Rebekah!! Everything is looking outstanding 👍 It's also exciting for us viewers 😂 Have a great week

[@russorpcom]

I am sure more people than just me appreciate some idea of your costs to build such well thought out building. You post great videos, I always look forward to them. Thankyou!

[@JoeHartmanOFC]

Beautiful job!

[@leol1682]

Like your new Barn .

[@kentowens2179]

Concrete guys did a great job! That's a fine barn!

[@steveholton4130]

Lookeen Guude !

[@donanything6816]

What a bargain price on the concrete!!! Nice shop. Congrats.

[@robinhoff4598]

Outstanding. You should have a meet and greet for your viewers. I am in Southern California but have a RV. Will travel.

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Evan as expensive as $16,500 is... $4.12 per sq’ for finished concrete is a good price. Happy for you guys - that building is going to be a great addition to the homestead.

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

@Ron Mier when I lived in NY, I paid $7.50 for broom finished and it wasn’t as nice of a job.

[@4OaksFamilyHomestead]

Yes; it’s about $5.00/sq ft here just poured. Seemed like a pretty good price, especially as well finished as that is.

[@steve-xo5bc]

$ 8.00 sq ft in Reno NV

[@kriss7397]

Evan. You should be proud,it is a very nice bldg and you will love having it!! Well worth it ,lots of space and useful for a life time!! A little jealous I have to say!! You will love it!!

[@terrypomatto907]

Rebar outside is for being sure that the level of the pad will be correct.

[@artemiasalina1860]

Congratulations on passing that big milestone. It won't be long now.

[@dennisgallagher1686]

Super multi use building a great improvement on your property

[@sidelinerbeekeeper]

"Big number", lol you almost fainted. I'll take two of those buildings here in Canada for as cheap as you paid. I'm so jealous of you, thats a dream come true.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi...... Evan, thank you for sharing your video homestead 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🎥👍👍👍

[@josephbrown-ut9ty]

JudithB Wow! It looks great and will sure do all the jobs you want done!!!

[@larrydesormierjr6940]

Poly is a great vapor retarder It’s required by code In my state. I know from personal experience how slippery it would be from moisture coming up through the concrete!!! Looks great enjoy your new toy barn

[@rixtrix11]

Looks great! 16k for backfill, level and concrete two years ago for 4000 sq ft is a bargain! My 768 sq ft shop slab last November was $10500, but $1500 was for a pumper boom truck to get the concrete over our home into the backyard. 5" monolithic slab, 3500# mix with a 4'x14' 7" thick area for the 2 post auto lift- just under 21 yards.

[@davep5972]

Looks awesome! Evan

[@foreverturningpeterkipfer5468]

It looks like you had some real professionals to do your cement work and take pride in what they do. Barn is looking incredible

[@squirrellyacres]

The concrete job is looking pretty good.

[@EC4400]

So happy for all the progress. You guys have been patient and you deserve this. Many happy projects ahead.

[@case4006]

I love the look great design

[@IntelestateNetwork]

Hi Evan, This is Larry. You replied to me by email thank you.

[@lylesmith1949]

Wow! The new pole barn is lookin great! It's a big expense that is well worth it in the long run! You've got it going on, Evan! Major progress this year for the future!

[@ithacacomments4811]

My son built flower boxes around the backside of his garage build to hold the backfill in place. Does the job ! Looks nice too.

[@luckeychuckey70]

16:08 THAT GOOD!!

[@suenorton873]

Congratulations on the garage Evan! You been waiting along time, you got one hell of a little boys grin on your face. Have fun with your new shiny toy...

[@piledriver141]

Try to find some one to move dirt from your property. Dig alongside your pond. Buy only some top soil to cover the fill dirt.

[@marshallsuber3346]

Looking good! But let it cure as long as possible before putting any heavy equipment on the new floor, being especially mindful of the deepest pour as it will take longer. Am looking forward to seeing your new shop. Blessings from New Orleans

[@shaniaa9287]

That building will come in very handy and worth to have on the homestead. I'm happy it's near the 🏠. You're creating a wonderful planned out and happy place and I appreciate all your hard work on the informative videos.❣👍

[@georgedavidson7986]

Evan you need to pour a pad out front of the doors to keep all the mud outside

[@CountryViewAcres]

Yes, I plan too. I already had them give me a quote for the concrete apron. I just need to run my water and electric first.

[@kevincameron8437]

It’s looking good!! Nice saw cut joints and finishing along the sides. That attention to detail will pay off down the road.

[@jerrybudnik8698]

Good report on costs. Great looking building.👍

[@csnanny1882]

I am happy for you and Rebecca, the barn looks really good. Be safe, God bless.

[@Afer09]

Looks really good

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

It turned out so good. That building will last a lifetime.

[@waddeym]

At roughly 4$ per square ft, that would be a very good price where I am. The whole project looks well done. Now I'm jealous.

[@jacobkilgore4625]

Evan, everything is looking AWESOME. Small suggestion, slope the outside edges of the barn to where you can mow it with your riding mower. It'll take more dirt but will be time saving in the long run. Keep you the good work. God Bless you and your family.

[@littledude5311]

Massive, quality done project. That building should serve you well in YOUR lifetime and beyond. I echo the sentiment of others re a concrete sealer. Extra cost, but worthwhile.

[@kuman1987]

I really appreciate that you give a ballpark price of what things cost. A lot of people venture away from that subject! I know prices vary from place to place, but my wife and I are looking at putting up a building in SC Kansas and it’s nice to know what your cost were. Enjoy watching the progress of the build, has given me many ideas!

[@fernandobrown7386]

They did amazing job so happy for yall

[@Bernie5172]

GREAT SHED Lad

[@piledriver141]

Morning from Texas.

[@ericbarnes9303]

Looks nice

[@edsecorr7812]

Great job looking great very nice love your videos thank you

[@billclaussen5255]

Turned out real good. Them guys worked their butts off. Thanks...Peace!!! Bill

[@1LostDude]

Looks good Evan, your contractor knew what he was doing. Take the advice of others in the comments and don't use the floor for a month, it will make the concrete stronger. Protect it after that with a couple coats of a good sealer. As far as the back-fill goes, come off the outside of the building 5 feet and give the ground a gentle slope (+-2%) then taper the dirt out to match the original ground (6:1). You will be thankful you did when there is barely any erosion and you start mowing the grass.

[@livelife4471]

Good stuff, another accomplishment in the right direction.

[@AfterTheRains]

Looks fabulous and it’s clear you can’t wait to get all your boy toys in there.

[@sixosixo]

Looks great! I would suggest lots of external lights. With led technology, you can mount lights all around the building.

[@ronvera]

the visqueen under the concrete is mainly to hold the moisture in the concrete as it cures to allow it to reach it's max strength. with out it, the dry ground underneath will wick the water out quickly. Up here in the Texas, heat we even use water sprinklers on the slab to keep the concrete wet during curing.

[@mindym.1166]

Your barn concrete looks great! High quality work! Our garage has that same shape ledge under the doors, and I can tell you even though they face west and the prevailing wind comes straight at them, we have never had water driven under the overhead doors. You guys are really going to enjoy that barn!

[@shaniaa9287]

Looking great Evan😄

[@patriciabeyer7824]

👍 Good morning. That looks very nice. 👍 Be well.

[@marksimonar1550]

It's looking awsome. Buddy.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job Evan, glad you have that much done!! It’s looking good. Thanks for sharing with us, Fred.👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@lorenmeyer5290]

WOW WHAT AN AWESOME JOB! That is going to wonderful to store and work on your equipment! See you on the next one! ♡♡♡♡

[@garysuess7204]

I suggest you wait a month and put colored epoxy paint on the floor for the kitchen, makes it look nice and really nice for cleanup...

[@trwsandford]

lol, This morning I happen to be wearing my Corrilian YT-1300 t-shirt. Lets go blow up a Death Star!

[@steveseiler8782]

LOOKING GREAT

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

It looks really nice, very proud for you!

[@kingkong7617]

The barn is finished and they did a good job on the building and the concrete and now you can do your part to finish the inside wiring and plumbing, which I know you have done quite a bit of both already. The barn looks really good and I know you and Rebecca will get a lot of good use out of it and have a good day.

[@gregj2647]

Thanks for sharing the costs. I’m planning a pole barn this year and this gives me an idea of what to expect. My building is planned for 30x40, much smaller than what you built. Building looks great 👍

[@sunnypatchfarm]

16k is a good price, I am getting quotes right now in Northern Kentucky for my 60x75 slab 20-30k, 5.5 to 6 inches thick

[@frevele1656]

Looks great

[@garybarger3744]

They did a very good job with the concrete. When you do your backfilling around the low sections, it may be good to pound some pilings and cross beams into the substrate as you fill it to prevent future creeping of the backfill down the slope of the natural level.

[@kerlyn3582]

What I enjoy is that whatever you do - you always seems to do a really neat and quality job...such a lovely big barn

[@homeland2236]

Great looking building.

[@norbywilliamson6343]

Good job. Norby

[@margaretbedwell58]

The floor looks amazing. This is going to be a wonderful working space for so many different things. Cheaper in the long run than a bunch of individual buildings for each use and having to have tools in each one. Thanks for sharing, and have a Blessed day.

[@sunnypatchfarm]

Turned out really nice

[@pampilgrim2274]

Your barn is looking really good. You have thought this out thoroughly. It’s a huge multi purpose barn. I love it.

[@RicSeabergsUseful-Information]

Looking great!!!!

[@brianseawater6614]

Definitely a well done job by the concrete guys! You found some of the best!

[@richardwilkens4577]

Building is coming along nicely

[@RichBurris2]

Lot of progress so far.......lots to do. Looks Great.

[@Void9961]

Turned out very nice !

[@bevnelson3678]

Awesome Even lookin good. It’s good you can save money by doing electrical work yourself. Keep up the good work can’t wait for next video.

[@boathead22000]

Evan, i believe on those sloping areas i would buy a pallet of sod since grass will be hard to get started there. it can be staked to hold it till it takes root and then pull the stakes or drive them in