THIS WENT AS BAD AS IT COULD! STARTING OUR MOST IMPORTANT BUILD YET!

[@Alb1n0blkSh33p]

The video just kinda ended for me mid sentence? Love the cats :)

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

😆😅 apparently we uploaded and there was a glitch that we didn't catch lol it's the holiday season and we just missed it i guess #amateurhour. Just laid a bit more block is all u missed

[@brianphillips1691]

Thanks for letting us know gbu was wondering the same!

[@Alb1n0blkSh33p]

@@SailingGoodBadandUgly All good! Just thought you might wanna know. Can't wait for next weeks installment, and I feel ya on the holiday season, I'm itching for a break!

[@tedspeed3338]

@@SailingGoodBadandUgly How about another cooking episode like you had on the boat? You could use food from your property.

[@pokerbob2277]

Sucks about the hard cut off ending… like seeing Matt do the work I’m tired of doing these days.

[@alan71033]

Troubled about your concrete pad. I didn’t see a footer dug. I didn’t see any rebar not even wire mesh in the concrete. I wish you guys the best.

[@chrisswift8098]

Matt is a beast when it comes to work

[@peterlang5985]

how to pull off a film about laying bricks and pouring concrete....cool tune, Matt drops drill bit, black cat mewows, or, Matt's joke with a straight face, "This is the real deal, American steel" and your reaction Kirsten. This is why we love you guys!! Wonderful episode today😊

[@douglasrobbie9998]

If it really rains that much in your PR location, consider getting a 10'x10' popup tent to cover your work area and can be moved easily. Consider something larger (party tent) for house build. They are not that expensive, will allow working in rain and make for a cooler work area due to shading.

[@arottie4097]

W0W! With out tamping down the dirt & using rebar. That slab is going to look like a Texas road map in a year! Ha!

[@lilred1097]

I was wondering about the missing rebar. They are putting a lot of effort, time and money into their construction and I want to see them succeed. I don’t see how that slab will hold up.

[@aaronhobbs4592]

dont forget their in a high clay sedement area. remember thoughs videos of ppl digging homes right out of the dirt and it never colapses on them? thats their area... unlevel settling is way les of an issue, and his placement leads me to believe washout wont be to terrible either..;)

[@spaceace9680]

@@lilred1097 sadly it won't

[@TimTimTomTom]

He's no rocket surgeon.

[@kgreltdtunnelgroutingeduca1861]

Great Video like always! Two tips for concrete slabs. 1) Put some reinforcement in the slab, type net-reinforcement or at least using chain link fence. Preferably lifted off the ground so it becomes embedded in the concrete. It may not stop cracking 100% but will clearly help a lot and the cracks will be much smaller. Actually, even steel fibers can be used (added at the batching plant), but depends on availability. 2) To give you time for placement AND smoothening of the surface, the batching plant probably has admixture available that can give you a couple of hours extra (or more) of delayed setting. Especially if high temperatures or if you are strapped for manpower. May cost less than extra hands. Best of luck with the next slabs coming up!!

[@johannaroach4880]

Matt, your determination is an inspiration to everyone. You totally rock!

[@knis01]

You suppose to put mortar on one end of the block before you place it. Ties the blocks together end to end.

[@edwardrose4180]

Ya: buttering the contact points will tie the blocks together. Smoothing the joints also makes the wall look slick!

[@dabrte]

Yeah, i know very little about laying block but I did notice this omission 🤔

[@glennsepelak5113]

What a sweet cat.

[@jfs63310]

That Toyota really has done a yeomans job for you two. Hauling, towing, and just great transportation.

[@josephbuono2062]

@@jfs63310 I was a little scared for the Taco with all that weight on the tailgate but he proves time and time again Tacos are built different

[@John-lu2bp]

​@josephbuono2062 he's traveling 100 feet with it. A lawn mower would work.

[@geyrod1613]

I guess someone gave you the same recommendations but you should use wire mesh or iron bars as concrete strengthen..Also you should compact the soil before pouring the concrete..Other recommendation is to shower the concrete with a hose..That avoids fast dry and consequently crakings..

[@derekd1510]

A hose? Umm...did you miss the part where it rains ever 20 minutes?

[@haydonditchburn2194]

True, Mat if you had gently wetted the surface of the concrete as it was drying off, you could have floated it off to the mirror finish you wanted. Just something to remember when you pour for the house. And also, use some steel reinforcing in the concrete. It also need to be a lot deeper where the weight of the walls will sit.

[@eddiea3782]

Matt, maybe you could use a concrete resurfacer on the that rough pad. Just a thought. You're a very hard working man with lots of good ideas. You have my respect.

[@jasonharris3873]

You need a 10x10 pop tent to keep the rain off you and charge through. You are doing a great job despite the challenges. I admire your attitude to persevere despite the challenges.

[@philstritzinger172]

Slab looks functional. Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

[@mikemeazell5653]

Matt next time use rebar or at least some screen in your pour or have them add fiber to the mix. The rebar uprights are supposed to use epoxy in the holes to glue them in. Your a working machine bro. Glitter dun

[@MrSafetyForever]

The cat says whats this! Lets put my paw here and find out! Take Care

[@lisatanner3713]

lol I seen that also.

[@Djdj-kd8ue]

My Mom & Dad laid a full sized basement for a 4bedroom home,just the two of them they’re a real team

[@robertshaw3619]

Wow. The vast majority of ppl are saying the same thing about there being no aggregate or even rebar... I had the same thought myself when seeing the concrete dude pouring it straight onto the soil.. Soil that is wet all year round. This will significantly change the composition of the foundation that the slab sits on, which will affect the slab itself, which is the base for your building, especially since there is likely to be a lot of weight on it, as you mentioned. Experience tells me if you don't see sinkage, you will most definitely see cracks, especially around the edges. Hate to be that guy, guys, but i hope you don't have issues. Fingers crossed.

[@meditation131]

Nice ending mid conversation😆

[@braden8155]

I must admit, you guys really cheer me up. Matt, you my friend are an inspiration to so many people. You tackle anything and everything. More strength to you elbow from London, England. If you guys ever stop producing videos, I will haunt you both when I kick the bucket.

[@duffyreef]

First time I did concrete MR no gloves had no finger prints for months ! 70 now wish I didn't do that Live and learn!

[@svan9752]

Rubber Gloves a MUST !!!

[@marka.pearsonm.a9515]

I recommend you use the new fiberglass re-bar in the future. It does not rust and bust your concrete up from the inside. It was also (last time I used it) cheaper than steel.

[@wildlife3933]

I grew up in Puerto Rico we had tarps on ropes strung over any job site or else your stuck in the rain

[@stevenbutler2824]

Why wasn't the ground compounded with a compactor before the cement was poured, it doesn't look level, that's my observation, sorry

[@jeremypfau]

When I pour Crete I tell the drive to shoot the water to it. I want it self leveling. And like you said about getting help, I know you pride yourself on doing things yourself but a little help when it comes to Crete could be the difference between well you know now I toldgee

[@zacharyrivera566]

In Seattle the rain never stopped construction on the job site , your not alone .

[@lisatanner3713]

I just love watching your videos, the way work is amazing, I can not wait to see the results and also the way you two work on your property, you will have things the way you want sooner than you think♥🙏

[@millingwithmike8189]

Where’s the rebar?? Concrete crumbles without it. Crack central.

[@philipwoods6317]

Funny watching the cat in the last few seconds dipping his paws in the mortar in the wheel barrow.. Keep going guys

[@billyfrost2815]

Hey yall I just want to tell you what we have found out about electric vs.gas dryer! We started with an electric dryer and when we went total solar we found out electric gets eaten up fast with solar and if we have a cloudy day or rain, we'll forget about drying ! So we have switched out to a propane dryer dryer .My wife's mother used propane and it is quite inexpensive .So we haven't used this l9ng but should be able to know the cost per year later.but anyway just wanted you to have something to think about! Your doing a great job with your place! Don't listen to critics .

[@scottmarkham9466]

While you are making a "concrete" slab, you typically need to incorporate steel reinforcement, commonly called "rebar", within the concrete to significantly increase its tensile strength and prevent large cracks, especially in situations where the slab will experience heavy loads; essentially, the steel works with the concrete to create a stronger structure overall.

[@gnsmk357]

Keep on your grind brother cause when its all said and done real hard knows real hard. Great Video.

[@johnmorrison8942]

Thanks!

[@ramonperez-rl4ws]

Could set the block and bard on the concrete it will help a hole lot. You could always level with tiles. Like you did on your entry of the property

[@johnmiddleton6252]

Great episode, Matt you are one very driven guy, Kristen must be very proud of you. This has been quite the journey I have been on with you guy's.

[@kimwynnobel1830]

Kristin you seem to glowing lately 😉

[@richardgerend8273]

Just maybe 🤔

[@bobbie7355]

Maybe 🌻🐇

[@joemauma5035]

prego

[@tiktak4773]

She is pregnant 😊

[@stickman2627]

All looks great Matt. Keep it going. . Living off of a generator sucks pretty quick . Folks don't understand till they do it . .

[@JDSpartan2007]

You all are tough and keep building despite the chaos of life. I'm proud of yall and happy to see you push through the annoying things so well. Wishing you the best on the new build!

[@MrMichaelcurran]

MAT, you are definitely HARDCORE! When it's all done, hug your wife and then the cat, tis, a good way to end a day.

[@AllenBray-in5oz]

Matt love all your innuendos. Keep up with the great videos both of you.

[@jonathanvince8173]

You both are hard working wonderful people.

[@barbarakloise6790]

Matt is one hard working man of steel! He ain't affraid to do it all. You got a good man there but you know that!❤

[@drine6740]

Thought about getting a ez-up tent to put over parts of project to work

[@johnjames2716]

Matt, take a few gallons of water in a bucket and add a cup of muriatic acid to it. Ise that to rinse your hands and wash off your arms in followed by a clean rinse. The acid neutralizes the base of the concrete!!

[@jasonlightfoot4145]

I know you are able to Superman Larry Lamanoto, however, get a helper when Concrete Carl comes to visit!!

[@aaronhobbs4592]

lets gooooo.. havent seen u guys on my feed in over a yr and just randomly thought of you and sv delos.... i just finished benge watching the intire series of your new land adventure!!!!! hate to see you guys leave the sailing world but i really do love what your doing now!! love you guys!! sorry i missed so much!!

[@isomer13]

I hacked and sweat and such too when I was getting my place set up. You're doing just fine. Thanks, Guys.

[@inonothing09]

No rebar ? Youll really help yourself if you researched the make up of structural slab . The wall dowels should be tied into the floor slab or atleast 150mm chemfixed.

[@dianaraehikes694]

You guys are so funny n love the way y’all are learning n teaching some of us as well! ❤

[@kirkpocha8454]

I’ve done a lot of concrete work and there are a lot of variables when it comes to cracking concrete. Soil density thickness of slab and concrete chemical mix also. If you aren’t going to be running heavy machinery on it who cares also rebar won’t stop the concrete from cracking but it Will tie it together and limit it from having uneven levels of concrete over the years and with a block building like that it will help prevent the walls cracking with the floor.

[@dknouse]

I have always laid up the corners first. Then filled in.

[@josephbuono2062]

I enjoy having my Sunday breakfast watching your videos and I appreciate the high quality entertaining content. If you ever need free Construction consulting from a licensed residential general contractor in Florida, please let me know. You have the work ethic and the skills and I could help you cover all the bases. There were quite a few simple things you could have done to make this slab and block work go better and the building to be much more sound. Especially in your climate.

[@davidperham897]

Hey there Matt, what happened to the elec. mixer, I noticed the wheelbarrow Awesome work,I’m sure it will be great when done Gotta wait for next instalment as this ended real quick You Two hanging, Great 🇨🇦 Cdn. Dave 🇨🇦

[@mongobuilders]

Dont worry about concrete it is what it is good enough for a solar wash rm

[@francisvanderhoven9088]

why no rebar it is going to crack wet it while it cures that way you will increase the MPA of the concrete

[@aprilolichwier7829]

Matt. I think if you & Kirsten work together, you can accomplish much more, unless she is unable to help. It seems you want to do it all yourself, but sometimes you need help. Don’t be afraid to ask her to help you. I helped my husband by striking up the block & brick he laid on our house. I brushed on 2 layers of Therasil on our walk out basement, & followed it with a layer of tar. I swept out a lot of water off on the plywood floor when it rained. (We had a guy come to put down the real wood floor) I I loaded 30 solid brick in to a wheelbarrow at the back of our property & pushed it into our basement, so my husband would be able to build a brick fireplace in our basement. I did that 3 times. The only thing is I pulled ligaments in my back. The doctor told me my back wouldn’t heal unless I took off from work, which I did. What I’m trying to say is that I helped my husband all I could until I got hurt. I think the 2 of you would work great together! Then it wouldn’t be soo hard on you. We really like your videos, but this one was way too short. Have a nice Thanksgiving!

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

👋👋MATT I HOPE YOU SEE THIS COMMENT I SEEN YOU USING THE CUT OFF WHEEL . I HAVE A VERY CLOSE FRIEND COUPLE WEEKS USING SAME THING CUTTING REBAR WITH OUT THE SHIELD. IT JUMPED AND HIT HIS CHEST AND STOMACH 2 DAYS IN THE HOSPITAL AND 16 STAPLES HE ALMOST BLEED OUT. PLEASE PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL. YOU TWO KEEP UP WITH THE GREAT WORK.

[@bmck9097]

You guys are awesome. What a great team.

[@imdawolfman2698]

I've watched nearly since the beginning when Matt swam out to secure some careless idiots boat on his own dime during a hurricane with scarcely any thanks. MATT! YOU DO MATT! It's the one thing you do PERFECTLY! The rest of the stuff you do is pretty damn good too, just do Matt. Matt weathers the downpour of critical armchair sailors, builders and homesteaders more than he does the rain... with Kristen by his side... What a team, together you do GBU perfectly! HAPPINESS IS AN ATTITUDE, not an emotion.

[@bradicool]

"Real Deal American Steel" - merch alert!

[@jimbranch6115]

Just makes me feel good watching you do all the work and I don't have to do any

[@jimfisk4474]

Yo, Matt and Kristen, Kristen and Matt, super duper Matt and lovely Kristen. Always enjoy your episodes, you two are so handy, well take care and thanks for bringing us along and see you next Sunday. Love your cats and bats, wait a minute, no bets hehe, see you later alligator.❤❤

[@bobbq9290]

I Love this channel. Sending all my ❤from Guam.

[@mykgrauss9872]

You've got this! Love to you both! Regards, Myk

[@JohnJohn-cu7nk]

Concetes when set drinks water.Always put plastic(uk is called visqieen) underneath and up sides of concete as a water barrier.Before building walls use a damp course (roll of plastoc)

[@chuckchuck5596]

The music is MUCH better today!!! THANKS

[@DougVarble]

14:23 there is shade on your pad where the solar panels go??? Just waiting to cut down the trees 🎉

[@troothseeker7312]

Yep this is a learning curb. It’ll all be OK 👍 it is funny sometimes other people railroad your focus & probably because you are a decent person & you think they know what they are doing you step back & allow them full access & not step in. L👀KS OK & will function just fine🤗🇦🇺

[@callieniemann2280]

Hi Matt. That is a nice driver/ operator helping you float the poar. That will not happen over here in my hometown 😅

[@shannanbegley8189]

Glad they got the concrete truck down there, that was a huge help.

[@eddielane9569]

I'll give you at least two big mistakes you made with the concrete pour. Number one it doesn't appear you tamped the soil because it needs to be packed before you pour concrete on it otherwise the weight of the concrete will pack the soil causing the concrete to crack. You could slow the cracking of the concrete if you had installed wire or rebar throughout the floor of the concrete. The cheaper thing is to use fencing wire because it stops concrete from continually cracking. When a crack develops the fencing wire stops it from growing. I can guarantee you you're going to have that problem. I hope somehow you get lucky but I have my doubts.

[@charlesrovira5707]

I concur. That slab will crack, craze, and the surface will flake within a year or two.

[@TheOverproof151]

I believe you are mistaken... there isn't any point loading on a floating slab on grade. There is no heavy structural loads across the pad and the walls are small and rest on footings. Matt should be well within the acceptable limits. Also the "chicken wire" suggestion is in error.

[@KeithChegwin24]

@@charlesrovira5707 I believe you like to dress up as a woman and likely touch children.

[@2olfarts811]

Absolutely. Soil should have been tampered, then some crushed rock over old chicken wire or fencing wire. These are all expensive mistakes which leads to the budget and timeline overages discussed last week. At this rate, It will be another three to four years at best before they have a home. As much as I love you all, please sit down and adjust your plan and priorities. You seem to always be in a rush. Take a breath and all will settle in.

[@arottie4097]

It's going to look like a Texas Road Map!

[@DanielTiffany-o8i]

It only takes one bad 🍏 🍎 to spoil the whole barrel. My Saying of the week. 🤷🏻‍♀️ whole vs. 🕳️ hole lol. For what it’s worth. lol

[@davidnichols147]

Matt, call PosiGen for the latest Federal Subsidy with respect to the new Solar Shed. Looking real nice, your a true beast.

[@arizonaprofessionaldj]

Rebar is much needed on soft soil

[@richardfreeman5436]

YES Matt I do the same thing measure with you feet my foot is a foot/12inches with my boot on lol your doing great both

[@tedhaze1]

It will catch up quick after that but it'll give you time to get on it and do a little bit of flattening and finishing

[@CHRnorton]

Both of you should have used the leveling board back and forth about 6 inches slowly and got the concrete much smoother and flatter. The truck driver is not usually used to work the concrete. it is up to the masons. The driver is needed to move the chute to keep the proper amount going down and place it carefully. You need to get the cream up to the top so you can have a smooth finish without a lot of time doing it.

[@cb4874]

Matt, you are working machine!…. Very impressive!

[@Phantom-F4]

I guess the Huel check bounced 🤣💰💰 P.s. no rebar in the pad??? Can you say hurricane...

[@Gudi77]

Hey Mat, you first build up the corners and then work with a string; that way, it becomes evenly straight, and you're faster. 😃

[@BobSmithwandering451]

No stone base, rebar or steel mesh?

[@Shaz-on-Adventure]

Great video again. I feel your frustrations with the weather but your attitude is great. Rock on. A bit of an abrupt end.....😊

[@walterbandstra4900]

One way to give you more time to work with concrete is to put plastic sheeting under it. The moisture doesn't suck out as fast.

[@leilamorgan8008]

You are a hard working man 💫

[@Djdj-kd8ue]

I’ve always used a string to lay block,then you don’t have to keep getting the level on it

[@blueslexie]

Use a party tent.....and stay dry.

[@dogofdeath2007]

You can always have them add ICE to the concrete to slow the temp rise, and they have additives to slow the set

[@aniabrandt7]

U did well Matt !! I thought the guy was extremely slow. I seen many concrete poor but the thing is U never know who U get or even if U get good concrete mixture

[@mmoore102]

Your work ethic is something to model. Great video.

[@johncharest9282]

As always great job Matt. For solar signature solar has systems. If you plan for what you need and not what you think you need a smaller system will suit you ok. If you have an import fee such as in Hawaii go to Miami and out the system on the boat and sail home

[@Jayr2374]

I think you should have raised pad up a few inches ..

[@awlback1]

good job

[@tropicshade]

This video ended about as abruptly as Matt's blockwork in a rainstorm! 🤣

[@australiaandphilippineslif8739]

Matt the work horse....keep up the good work mate..watching from Down Under ...love your work mate....👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@garymucher4082]

Sure looks hard to work around the weather there daily. But you somehow manage to get things done anyway. Thumbs Up!

[@budm9982]

Getting it done no matter what.

[@Fletch001]

I think it's a great looking pad..!

[@andriuskalinas2693]

ending was like something was cut off

[@darrenmahabir6510]

Keep doing wht u do .love them kitties 😸 God Bless