A Cheap Way To Demo Big Rocks And Concrete- Dexpan Expansive Grout!

[@mikegrok]

I showed a friend of mine your video and he used it on his property. He is building a house in Hawaii, and the guy with the excavator with the big hammer charges $1000 an hour, and estimated 3 to 5 weeks. My friend brought a $1500 battery station, a rock drill, and $600 of dexpan sent via freight. He used it on the rock wall drilling 3-5 hours a day, and every few days had heavy equipment haul away rock. He cleared the rock wall to spec to build his driveway in a bit under 3 weeks.

[@CharmaineSilva777]

OMG, I have a slab in the back yard I wanted out since we bought this place 5 years ago. I am going to do this! Thanks

[@d0eNer]

didn't work

[@jpcoutu1]

Ive used and continue to use this stuff on my property in colorado. Super large granite... One thing everyone using this needs to know is that its super important to buy the right dexpan - there are 3 different ones - each is for a different temperature/climate zone. If you use the warm temp stuff during a cold day, it'll not only be a waste of money, but youll also have to drill new holes or somehow get all of the "volcanic ash like stuff" it leaves behind out of each hole. Other than that, this stuff is legit, if you follow the directions!

[@conradcoolerfiend]

Wow, that is awesome, makes 1 man able to demo a lot of rock. Thanks!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Definitely

[@LarryB-inFL]

I truly NEVER would have expected it to work so well.

[@luctoulouse]

I have a rocky area so this product seems to be awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@josephppopp7493]

Like Wow!! That is a far cry from caulking! You’re a Good Man.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

I have a few skills😂

[@Ashdad99]

That actually pretty amazing. Didn't know that stuff existed.

[@regularguy9264]

VERY cool. This one goes into the back pocket for the future for sure.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

No doubt!

[@sineave6419]

Don't put any in your back pocket, Look what it did to the rocks!

[@regularguy9264]

@@sineave6419 Good point….that could crack my butt! (too late…)

[@sineave6419]

@@regularguy9264 😅

[@aserta]

It's useful for other stuff too. Like for example, a crumbling brick archway can be temporarily pushed upwards back into shape to install a metal structure for repairs. Of course, bracing the wall is required, but beats having to redo every brick. Because it moves slowly, it's perfect for stuff like this.

[@peterputnam3804]

We used bentonimite drilled holes put in the holes with some hot water and covered with a canvas had to do this at a college in town to allow for steam lines between buildings..

[@brandonha]

This probably solves my driveway problem

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Good luck!

[@RichardT2112]

Good stuff! A large mouth oil funnel would work well. I was hoping for a “rock and roll” pun … next time? How are you finding working in the heat ? This humidity has been horrid!

[@grandmajosephine383]

I'm going to try that expanding grout next time the toilet clogs.

[@RPmusic06]

Nevee knew about this, great tip bud and i loved the video!! Have a great sunday🍻🍻

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks buddy, hope all is well. How’s the business going?

[@RPmusic06]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter its going okay bud! Thanks for asking. Its hard to start because of the rules and stuff ans taxes and all that. Its a lot of work but im getting started did some small jobs and i really enjoy doing it. Im saving up for some standard equipment, we will get there eventually 😁🍻

[@lincolndickerson1293]

Quiet dynomite, how fun

[@KP230Grain]

When you think you've covered it all, there's this.

[@JackieJP]

🤣👍🏼

[@paulawade1446]

Maybe a extra large turkey baster would be easier than funnel.

[@dorhocyn3]

When you build in that area do you have radon issues?

[@J.Pelle87]

Is the material liquid enough that a fuel siphon would work?

[@MichaelKunz-mt2oo]

Lowe's now carries it in my area (Poconos, PA).

[@cayrick]

Wondering why you chose Dexpan as opposed to wedges and feathers? I have a property with lots of submerged (underground) boulders. Almost all are hard basalt and easily sucumb to wedge and feathers. After a few taps the rock splits cleanly. Howver, I encountered 1 (3' x 3') which seems to be a different material. I have cleaned an area around the rock to allow for expansion when I use the wedge and feathers. With this rock there is no clean rock it just seems to chip or flake locally around the wedge and feathers and fails to crack cleanly along the line if W&Feathers. The rock is hard and brittle. The only explanation I can come up with is the rock is porous and can accomodate the stress imposed by the W&F; kind of like a sponge. There is no point continuing with the wedge and feathers as it would take weeks to kill this rock and plus the wear and tear on the drill and bits etc. In your opinion would the Dexpan approach offer a chance at success? would appreciate anyone's opinion as there are no KZbin videos that addresses this unique problem. I use a Bosch SDS max rotary hammer drill and 5/8" wedge and feathers which I got from Amzn. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks!

[@ILruffian]

Good stuff, thanks for sharing. How many drill bits did you burn up in the course of drilling the 32 holes?

[@vaughanellis7866]

If you use this product or the other most common one EXpando, use a full face mask when you are mixing it as you DO NOT want to breath in the dust as it will react with the moisture in your airways causing chemical burns. or get it in your eyes as it has a PH of around 13 and will cause blindness instantly with unbelievable pain. But saying that beyond using hydraulic plugs and feathers this is one of the most efficient ways to break rock if you cannot use explosives.

[@1jbunceiii]

Wow, never heard of this before! Pretty awesome!!

[@robinrummel1359]

Interesting product, thanks for sharing! Now when you do the back foundation wall of the shop, will you integrate a retaining wall to hold back all the soil? If so, almost seems counter intuitive. Shame there wasn't some way to use the rock as the foundation. 🤔 Warn your father in law to beware of peeping 🦌! 🤣

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Yes the whole bottom shop area will be concrete walls.

[@perniciouspete4986]

I had no idea there was such stuff.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

It works quite well- I was surprised

[@zupmeoff]

Very cool.

[@t-dog8528]

Use the cheaper plastic bucket with the bird beak spout, they flex and narrow the flow

[@aserta]

3:26 use a flexy funnel and rent a bigger drill so you can go even deeper.

[@gregorymacneil2836]

It is sometimes referred to “Non-detonating Explosive”. It is amazing stuff! For unreinforced slabs feathers and irons work or wedges and irons work well.

[@NormEZ]

Though it would take longer did you know you can use wood wedges?.. jam them into gaps and whatnot.. dump water on them.. That DexPan is pretty cool.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Interesting

[@NormEZ]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter As you know, wood is under intense pressure... for example, when ripping down long sections of wood.. potential kick back.. I learned from a friend when he was teaching me in making an end grain cutting board.. .. he stated that wood is also utilized to split boulders..

[@FINfinFINfinFINfin]

Did you use a normal SDS concrete drill bit? Thanks

[@robertbolding4182]

nice view

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks mate

[@isaibrahim8888]

Hello sir is the chamical breake concrete building

[@cliffsauer9111]

How far apart are the holes

[@calvertgill3812]

Hi I need to get some of that product right now

[@ibarskiy]

Quick question. Why do you need a vacuum on an exterior project? Aaaand I should just watch the damn video for the answer, shouldn't I...

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

It’s just cleans the hole out, so that you can maximize all the hard work of drilling that sucker!

[@mynameIan]

Wowza

[@RandomsFandom]

You need a bigger breaker.

[@corneliuskipsangmeli1092]

Iam in kenya were i can bay daxpan and machine

[@geraldb8856]

So you're on the Frasier river. I hear that you pretty much can't go wrong if your panning for gold there. Nice!

[@buttholasaurus99]

Do you know Jeff Williams channel? He’s a gold miner, uses stuff like this

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

I haven’t seen it before. Apparently they used to mine for gold on this mountain but I haven’t seen an yet🙃

[@buttholasaurus99]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter well, buy a metal detector 👍🏼👊🏼🦖🍺

[@pty8s]

I recommend you build the house either smaller!???!! EY? Or move the house plans closer to the waterfront??!!!???? Us Canadians sure are smart eh?? Where’s the Frazier River eh??? Ok well we sure do like bigger houses 2 eh? Please don’t reply cus my blind granny did most of the writing stuff eh??!!?

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

In hindsight, probably should have just moved it over a bit😂

[@moramen2855]

wow!

[@shanew7361]

SHABOOM 🤪🤣

[@tahirquraishi7031]

Where I get this

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

I bought it off Amazon

[@ILruffian]

Home Depot.

[@davidcooke8005]

I just watched a 4 minute commercial.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

I mean if u have some rocks that need bustin, stuff works.

[@sunriseshell]

"Non-explosive" not "explosive" lol.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

dude, that stuff will absolutely explode if it gets hot out side.

[@sunriseshell]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter Woah! So much for non-explosive!!!

[@Meatball2022]

If you need to do more, if able, this would make an awesome time lapse, watching the rocks fall as they break away

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Next time! I do have a Timelapse of the whole build but it’s from a bit farther back.

[@Tharr-cx4uq]

Interesting. Thanks for the vid. Instead of using a funnel and a bucket try maybe a plastic watering can for watering potted plants. Should make it easier and wouldn't need a funnel.

[@dsgreat3]

If you’re using this stuff please please please take the warnings seriously it’s really alanine like a PH of 14. You need proper eye and lung protection!

[@Rxdavep]

Thank you good sir

[@ardendolas]

Really cool! That pop right at the top of the vid, was that some of the Dexpan starting to split a rock? Would have been wicked cool to have a gopro or something set up to capture the process

[@jimb8601]

I have zero need to ever do this but enjoyed the video anyway. What an impressive product.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

🍻thanks for watching

[@BruceBoschek]

Wow! This is just what we need for a huge chunk of concrete that is cracked and difficult to get to. It's even more expensive here in Germany, but it will be well worth it. Thanks very much for the heads up!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Best wishes!

[@walnutcontractors5661]

I've seen super expanding grout sold at Kerisdale rentals - not in a huge thing like that though and can't remember the brand. Did you use 16" sds max quad carbide cutting teeth drill bits / break any teeth in the drilling process? I had a boulder I tried to drill but I went through a bit a hole... did a few granite boulders after like they were butter though.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

I was using a 21” diablo bit from the HD. It worked great. I did eventually burn it out in some of the really tough rocks.

[@walnutcontractors5661]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter Was it one of the rebar demon ones? I hadn't seen that one before - looks like it could be good. Certainly sounds pretty great if you only went through one on that rock face !

[@darrinmc]

I used Dexpan last fall to break up a large boulder on my property. The hardest part was drilling the holes in the granite. It broke the rock apart into manageable pieces overnight. It's incredible stuff!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

The drilling is a b$&ch!!!

[@ILruffian]

Spot on. I melted a boatload of Bosch and DeWalt bits. Each is good for about 6 holes. Even tried drilling lubricated with water (another guy manning the hose and the drill plugged into a GFCI receptable). Ended up buying a Hilti full-size jackhammer instead.

[@dpodsful]

Very nice!

[@kenl5217]

Such satisfying results

[@RandomsFandom]

A festool vac??? You spare no expense

[@themeat5053]

Geez and here I thought you got back to work. I was going to congratulate you, but then you mentioned the father-in-law.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

The father in law is a great guy. Work isn’t nearly as fun as making videos🍻

[@kathym5337]

Very cool! Thanks!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks for watching Kathy:)

[@eyehear10]

Beautiful property

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thank you

[@dcr1978a]

I have a recessed entrance way with an elevated cement slab with several steps to ground level. Would like to move the recessed entry door outwards flush to the exterior wall (and later add an additional porch) Would this work for removing the slab and steps? Worried about the slab expanding sideways and damaging the foundation/footing of the existing entrance way. But manufacturer states CONTROLLED drill holes. Any ideas..

[@kenibnanak5554]

I like this concept more than blasting.

[@lurebenson7722]

I looked in Ebay for Dexpan to find it all kinds of bucket sizes and prices as low as $49 . This interested me because I am a fishing guide in the Pacific NW then a few of the river accesses are just rough 4x4 trails to the river making getting the boat to the water a chore and 2 spots I have a hate for the large sandstone rocks that snag the trailer axels so these rocks are getting the Dexpan treatment. I also know of rocks I hate on 4x4 trails where I hunt that are going to get the Dexpan treatment in revenge for the dents on my truck.

[@ILruffian]

Take it to them. Just realize that you will need a big generator for the drill. Drilling the rock is no joke.

[@lurebenson7722]

@@ILruffian I have a 8hp brings & Stratton gas powered generator that is powering the drill just fine. So I don't have any idea what you mean takes a BIG generator. I did some drilling the rock I want gone last week using another Gas generator I own that is a 10 hp one. . The rock I am drilling takes 10 minuets per 18 inch hole and NO it isn't that hard to do.

[@ILruffian]

@@lurebenson7722 First, I love the idea that you are taking it to problem rocks on various routes you drive. Everyone thinks about it, but few actually do something. Re the drilling effort, we must be in different regions. Because the rock I have here in the northeast eats bits like crazy. Even w/ a second guy lubricating the hole with water from a hose, I'm lucky to get ten holes out of a bit. And they take forever. To the point that I ended up buying a $4,000 Hilti jackhammer used on a steal of a deal for $1,200. Works way faster for me than drilling for Dexpan. But talk about a big generator.

[@lurebenson7722]

@@ILruffian The only reason I stopped drilling last week with the 10 hp gas generator was the Brigs & Staton carb got plugged up stopping the generator so the 8 hp generator is going to be used to finish the job and taken in the boat to drill more rocks that for years I hated to navigate around. I am waging a war on boulders and rocks in the river and dirt road rocks in the dirt accesses trails to the river where the boats are launched and recovered. I was really impressed how fast the drill made a 18 inch hole with a 1 1/8th drill. One of the rivers sits 3 Hugh boulders that you must roe the drift boat with all your strength to get to the right then pass then so one of them is getting destroyed this summer when the river is at summer water level I can get in there to drill and wreck the whole boulder with Dexpan. The one boulder that sinks and wrecks boats is my target !

[@CurrentElectrical]

Jesus, how bad is he sandpaper shortage out West that you have to make your own? Hello from Ontario. :D

[@guillaumegeuzebroek3710]

Is this fake?

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Stay tuned next week when I try this on the moon🥶

[@guillaumegeuzebroek3710]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter I will 😂😂😂

[@billyconnolly5344]

What. Distance between every hole is recommended

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks buddy

[@privateprivate5928]

Seems to be commercial