HIGH TECH CONCRETE MACHINE!! - Farm Home Part 5

[@WelkerFarms]

Thank you all for the views and comments!

[@gutsngorrrr]

I love seeing the kids being kids and playing in the mud, brings back such fond memories :)

[@bdeditch]

No kidding, they were having a great time.

[@dryroasted5599]

I think he's raising earthworms. 😄

[@P4p4Smurf]

What is that blasphemy?! Why aren't they sitting inside with an IPhone 37 g max pro I staring at the screen all day 😮

[@ivisonr]

I miss those days.

[@SK_2019]

@@dryroasted5599 ..... kid's ♥️😊!!

[@fleminj2pa]

That’s exciting stuff for a young couple with a young family. I suspect that many generations of Welkers will enjoy that home in the years and decades to come. Congratulations, Nick!

[@larrydavidson3402]

The yard room on the house is an excellent idea and also being able to heat it is a real smart move.

[@Mikes_Repair]

Better get your joints cut before the cracks arrive............ They always do!!!!!

[@farrellmorgan4916]

Gotta love that your little girl was right in there in the mud with the boys……..and was the muddiest!!!!

[@Varrig]

Having the right tools makes all the difference in the world. Great to see the progress. You guys found some excellent crews to do these builds! Take care and God bless!

[@sallydunbar1683]

Great to see the littles playing in the mud! Nice to see your excitement & anticipation! WelkerWifeLife has to be just as excited! God bless

[@redeemedfarmer2670]

Why is there puddles on the perfectly level concrete? Great video

[@johndemeen5575]

I think you have worked all you life for this. Some thing well deserved! Enjoy every minute. Thanks again. St.Paul,Minnesota.

[@brian2359]

Nick, for that shed area, make sure you spray foam the ceiling to keep the gas fumes from coming up into the living space.

[@papaburf7275]

That's awesome Nick. You will indeed see cracks in that concrete - that is what concrete does - it cracks! No worries they will mostly be just temperature cracks with no structural consequence. We've used fiberglass rebar here in Texas on toll roads where the toll gantrys (where they collect the information about your vehicle passing over sensors) are located. That fiberglass doesnt screw up the detection equipment for electronic toll collection - some of which is in the pavement structure. The kids playing in the mud was epic! In no time both you and Scott will be mowing grass in the new yard. BEST WISHES!

[@rdyardie]

Your KZbin channel is a first to see a Laser Skid in action. It is impressive the way it lays down concrete. The powered trowel is something else. That equipment is expensive for sure. . . . what else would a person expect from Big Bud owners? 😊

[@gregcatlett1458]

Border View Farms had a mobile screed in his new storage building video SWEET TOOLS.

[@hibiki54]

This is not the first channel to showcase a laser skreed.

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Now that the concrete is down,it will move fast,once it's under roof,it will slow down again.. Looking good Nick.

[@ericsullivan3150]

Hopefully the laser screed didn’t break any of your water pipes for in floor heat. Yes they are pretty impressive. I worked around and on them for a couple years

[@scottwilhelme9880]

how is the rebar not stuck in the dirt? I poured slabs as a kid and was always pulling rebar or wire up to get in center of slab

[@dennislamers986]

Going up quick & looking good. Kids in the mud puddle is awesome.

[@Wouter_r1200]

I dont believe, but I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys to get some decent rains!!

[@thomaslyon2112]

Ha Nick, I’m real happy for you an your family. No more neighbors. New house is gona be wonderful. 👍🇺🇸🤪

[@WelkerFarms]

Can't wait!

[@cassiuspuckett8789]

House is looking nice so far. Love seeing kids playing in the mud hole. 😂 hope you'll like the new house when it is finished!!!!

[@jeffvandenberg8422]

It's all coming together. Memories for a lifetime for you and the kids. God bless from Sarnia Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@Chaplain_GM]

Good To See Your Forever Home Being Built Hollywood That is a Beautiful layout and a built in Work Shed is a Great Idea

[@allenhrubes8598]

Hey Nick, Greetings from Dawson County, Montana!! Thanks for the videos on the construction of your Forever Home. Good for you and your family! Back in the summer of 1988, I was pouring a cement floor for my new garage. Daytime temperatures of over 100° forced me to pour the pad in 4 separate sections in 4 mornings because I feared by pouring everything in one day, the cement would cure too fast in the HOT mid day sun and produce an inferior product. Of course, it didn't help that I poured the cement on my own and would take forever to mix an infinitely small batch using my old-fashioned cement mixer. I had to save $$$ and I figured it wasn't that difficult to do. Not difficult...but...very tiring herding the wheelbarrow to its intended position many times each morning. But you know what, Nick...I'll never forget that job. It was a very satisfying feeling at the end of a long day; having accomplished something very monumental. I had to give up farming 25+ years ago, but I will forever remember these accomplishments with great fondness and enthusiasm. Take care and be safe Nick.

[@gavinperry7237]

Hopefully driving over the rebar on top of the pex pipe doesn’t kink the piping !

[@stevebiddle8912]

I’m sure Mom wasn’t happy with all the mud on the kids!! Concrete and framing crew doing awesome work. How far did they have to haul the concrete? Can’t imagine what the delivery charge must have been!! Great video.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

4 miles delivery

[@mathiggins4264]

Looking good buddy be safe out there your buddy from Nebraska

[@gardencornrobber]

Just remember, all heat rises so keeping the basement warmer will always warm the top floor.

[@EdHaight]

That is pretty sweet!! I think they used one of those laser screed in Brian's Farming Videos new shop.

[@robbiebowie6505]

Love seeing the children in the mud puddle having a ball.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Looking AMAZING. Great progress. Love to see kids being kids and playing in the mud. :)

[@steveshoemaker6347]

WOW going up quick and looking 👀 good.....Thanks Nick and of course God Blessing to you and y'all 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏☝☝☝☝☝ 👍 Old Shoe🇺🇸

[@bkgaragerestorations]

Hahaha, kids and mud. After all the drought years you're probably ready to jump in there with them to enjoy it. Good to see you guys finally getting some rain too. We got around an inch over the last couple days here in west central SK. A little moisture sure makes a guy feel better.

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

It would make a great tornado shelter seeing that it's all concrete.

[@RonWillen-oq1pn]

Don't be surprised if some of your slab heating does not work or flow properly, especially after having that laser leveling run over your tubing !! Have had a bit of experience with these machines !!

[@bradolsen8629]

Nick, I enjoyed watching the progress on your new home but I got more enjoyment out of watching your kids playing in that mud that is a beautiful site kids being kids made me smile

[@deltonwatts9726]

That's making a quick job pouring a lot of concrete. Well done! Blessings...

[@texasproud3332]

The concrete contractor must normally do large jobs like shopping centers they got some of that large equipment

[@keithfrazier2558]

Now that they framed in the lift, it's gonna be interesting getting it out. Imagine the larger hole in the center, but probably gonna be tight. Have fun.

[@timring1344]

It's looking so good. Love watching it come together. Your views are just breath taking .

[@bryanmcclintock2062]

suggestion: put a small garage door on the yard tools room.

[@johnsimms6778]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing. Nick, may you and everyone involved, stay safe during the build.

[@Praterphil]

Sure happy for you and your family. These videos are going to be treasures for your grandkids.

[@WelkerFarms]

I hope so!

[@concreteiron]

If anyone needs a laser screed… I know a guy 😉

[@Toddo-ld5ml]

Love the content. I worked for a couple new home contractors. Nothing better than watching the home owners expressions on their new home. You are living it, can't wait to see the finished product. Oh ya the kids getting muddy!!! Is epic

[@WelkerFarms]

Couldn't agree more!

[@kingtrumpet123]

Awesomeness and congratulations to you Nick. thank for the vids.

[@WelkerFarms]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimkruszka3817]

thought you might have put concrete ceiling over small room for storm shelter

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for another great video. It was interesting and enjoyable. Great video of the kids playing in the mud. So cute. Kids are having a great time in the mud. Thanks for letting them do that. Fun on the farm. Your home is coming together nicely. Concrete floors are done and walls starting to go up. Looks more like a house. Yea!!!!! Appreciate your filming of the house building Nick. Nice to see it come together. It will be a great home for you and family. Good time to level your road after the rain. Trucks coming and going can help pack it down. Thanks for the filming Nick. Nice to see that house being built. You will have a nice home here. Thanks for everything Welkers. Take care and be safe. The Iowa Farm Boy. Steve. Forgot an item. Thanks for showing us that laser machine that levels the concrete. Really technology at work there. Neat machine but expensive being laser and all that. Thanks for showing it to us.

[@willyfindlay4398]

😊 Good luck with the house. Loved the Welker Mud Larks. A proper rural childhood. God bless you all and your new home.😊

[@janverholly8730]

The laser screed’s have been around for a few years, this one is one of the least expensive ones I’ve heard of have you been a builder for the last 40 years. Didn’t do that. Great a job as you can see the bird baths in the basement from last nights rain. Love your channel, glad you guys are getting a new home for you and family !

[@scottie1435]

Haha, floor drain in the garage I feel was pointed out for me. 😂 all looking good 👍

[@chief3378]

That's going to be nice sitting out there on that deck in the morning with a cup of coffee

[@BK-fy2xi]

That machine looks awesome and totally worth the cost for someone in that business but man my butt would be puckering seeing it drive over my pex like that. Big sigh of relief when it’s done and still holding pressure.

[@markreetz1001]

Great build Nick. It's looking really good.

[@vincentouwehand828]

I love that between you and Scott the house building content is so different and still so alike. Both of you were beyond happy to build your homes and each chose different things to show. Awesome to see. Good luck on the rest of the build !

[@jimpolk]

Love seeing those walls going up. Looking good. Even muddy😊

[@shelbydog1100]

I’m surprised you didn’t have a shower in the garage for those really bad days or for the little mud monsters.

[@chrisgossman6512]

I am sure that Nick will have a garden hose with a spray nozzle nearby, and if it is really bad, Nick has the pressure washer. 😳

[@WBOS72]

The house build looks amazing, I love the layout Nick.

[@jimmclean160]

I can't wait to see your house when it is all done Nick

[@wesadrian6981]

That yard tool room is brilliant 👍

[@Jason_Bacon]

Two questions: 1. What got stuck in the mud? 2. What is the room for, under the garage?

[@jwdickinson643]

as impressive as your house construction is, your cute munchkins stole the whole show!

[@michaelwood5327]

Nick the way to end your drought is to keep pouring concrete !!!

[@davidkimmel4216]

Will be another great home for your family. Memories are already starting 😊😅🎉

[@WelkerFarms]

I hope so!

[@randallolson7554]

Love the channel & the show. Love that you bring us along with your build. thanks

[@WelkerFarms]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@philipfleming3546]

I'm surprised they drive the machine over the heating tubing. An not crushing it.

[@jaybernieschoep3491]

how are the crops yielding Bob?

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

The yields were low. Did have an area near normal but rest poor.

[@watermanone7567]

Why do you keep calling concrete MUD.?

[@WelkerFarms]

Because that is a common term to describe liquid concrete

[@watermanone7567]

Not in this part of the country, plaster is referred to as mud here.@@WelkerFarms

[@jeffreyrozelle6941]

Man nick the house looks perfect! Really nice.

[@WelkerFarms]

Thanks!

[@brabblemaster401]

put control joints in the garage floor. No more than 8 feet apart and at an angle off the drain corners. Even with fiber mixed in itll crack. By putting control joints in you can better control where itll crack and hide it in the cuts. only 2 guarantees with concrete; itll get hard and itll crack.

[@colinratcliffe2454]

Screeding concrete using the old method works better for a flat floor. That laser screed left large depressions in the floor, see the big puddles of water after the rain.

[@douglaskuhn3781]

Learn to Love Kochia. Get a copy of ACRES USA for month of October. Good article on preserving moisture in soil.

[@jacobboxberger1983]

I know they're cheap, but as a firefighter those OSB I-beam floor joists pain me 😢

[@digger5858]

Looking good Nick, thanks for the update.

[@sickmannduane633]

Really some great progress being made … it’s good to see more in floor heat being utilized … back during my time as a HVAC tech it was technology that only well to do could afford but the prices for those particular materials are not sky high as during those times … Brought back memories … I remember playing in field furrow as a kid … it was great fun … I don’t remember a thing about cleaning up … wonder why that is … Best wish for you & your family hope your project turns out exactly as you planned … Great videos always … Thank You for bringing us along …

[@wranther]

Nick, one of the great benefits to having a young family is just how simply the youngsters are able to remind the adults of how to stop and smell the roses! So grab your wife, your youngsters, no shoes, no socks, have you first family Stomp In the Mud Cook Out!! -Bob...

[@Zogg1281]

I'm not sure if this is the correct advice due to the underfloor heating you guys have......... I've seen in several videos with people working with modern concrete slabs (mainly professional slab/concrete workers) that don't have expension/stress relief gaps, they use a concrete cutter to score some really shallow lines across the pad so that the concrete already has a slightly weaker spot for it to crack. This way, if your slab cracks, it will crack along that line so you don't end up with a random wavy line crossing a random part of your slab. Again, I only saw this on external slabs and I don't know if it's the correct thing to do with underfloor heating, so please talk to your builder first. I would love to know the answer to if this is something that can be done with underfloor heating. Thanks. Loving this build series 😊👍👍👍👍

[@rodesdara]

why there is such a rough break into insulation? Pretty pointless to have rest of the floor insulation. Ain't no way that is close to being efficient.. Looks like lazy craftsmanship... In Europe if we need a beam in slab, we insulate that beam also.. we even have premade insulation peaces..

[@dcoxtimberridge]

The fiberglass rebar is as strong as steel and will not rust and deterorate over time like steel

[@buggydude12]

I find it weird that the western states still have rear discharge cement trucks. We in Michigan haven’t had them in 15 + year’s. All front discharge. Love the videos!

[@verajamieson8020]

Nick,you have one days rain in three weeks,and we had one dry day in three weeks.great build.☘️🇮🇪🙏🏻

[@UndersheriffChapman]

God bless you welker family. Keep up the good work and enjoying the house build.

[@charlesmcdade9722]

Good show

[@shopshop144]

I wonder if the laser screed has the ability to do slight pitches, like for working basements and garages. Its good to see house #2 being built and moving along. When does house #3 for dear old Dad get moving?

[@snekkerenp8036]

I'm Glad to see you and Scott build new much needed houses and I wish I could come and help. But I don't understand your framers. They do things twice and then do it the most difficult way possible. I feel bad for you. I hope you use a vapor barrier on the inside of your walls and ceilings where you aren't using spray foam insulation. It can really help keep your house warmer in the winter.

[@Chrisd5341]

That screed running over all those pex lines and they're not pressurized during the pour? yikes.. hopefully no leaks

[@mowerjeff8990]

Kids that enjoy playing in the mud. A rare sight these days. I’m sure it is ok. But running that machine on the pex for the floor heat made me nervous.

[@MsRaidman]

awesome video and house build guys, keep up the good work...

[@jr5239]

A farm that grows houses. Has LegArm moved in his new house yet?

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Yes, been in 6 months

[@cranki6316]

I think your house is already built but I wouldn't mind geeking out on your gym. The sink in the garage is a good idea. My aunt and uncle lived on a hog farm They had a full bathroom with shower in their garage.

[@stephenbrown571]

Oh yes the good old days of playing in the mud. 😂😂😂

[@delbennett4534]

Nick builds a house and its rains, thars telling you something!! lol

[@rushd45]

I'm sure you said it somewhere, but I obvisouly missed it. Why is there no insulation in the center of the basement foundation?

[@MarkKoabel]

Did you say your floor drain in the garage when into the sink drain then into the basement. NOT good , if gas tank ever leaked into the drain won't meet code.

[@kluckfabrication5991]

Wait did you say the floor drain is tied into the septic. Is that a good idea? I usually see them just exit the building into the yard somewhere, then they don’t have to worry about salt, oils and other misc going into it.

[@SPUDHOME]

Is all the rebar pressed down tight to the radiant heating tubes, usually rebar is lifted to the center of the slab.

[@charlesowens9784]

Thanks for the video watching from Reno NV

[@jammeyreese2375]

How many of yards of concrete did it take to do your house ? I was in the concrete business for 37 years.

[@aaronsesula2033]

I disagree I miss the days when carpenters wheeled concrete and pulled a screed board these new things take away jobs and help people to not appreciate a hard days labour

[@chief3378]

So you said you're going to be gone for a week you going up to the lake house have safe travels and God bless

[@ssboot5663]

God Bless, Thanks for posting!

[@cedricbroussard8738]

It's coming together beautifully 😍