What Do You Think We Should Do?

Tom and the crew are pouring a driveway and we the builder makes a decision on the driveway. Tom isn't sure if this is the right way to finish it, what do you all think?
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[@philgreenway9649]

Another superb job done , very impressed , keep them coming .

[@debbievogt9881]

I'm with you Tom. Everything should be edged

[@Patmcc937]

Great work - Jim never stops

[@mikecorrado4971]

You are certainly blessed to have such a great crew of men working for you. And you also have a son to take over the business when you can no longer do it yourself. Thank you for providing these great videos.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

You’re welcome thank you

[@billchervenak9349]

I never get tired of watching these videos. Great work as always. Thank you

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you very much

[@alsup11]

I really like the work that you and your crew do. Y'all are very good at the working the concrete and finishing the concrete. Love the detail work y'all do and you explaining what you are doing on each job. Hope y'all have a blessed Thanksgiving.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you very much same to you happy Thanksgiving

[@davidbishop4015]

Alway's a pleasure to watch your videos. I like how you accomplish the fall of the concrete in the driveway. Very interesting. Good content. Stay safe.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you very much

[@jimkemp308]

Nice job it takes a lot of pressure off when you have a crew that knows what their doing keep up the good work. Apr 2023. Jim. Halifax N S.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@dannyvanover8413]

Always enjoy the videos. Perfect way to enjoy the morning coffee. I look around my new house and can tell my concrete was NOT done by "Concrete with the Hauses" because it looks bad. Nothing I want more to have you guys show people in KY how to finish concrete. As always it's an amazing job. Love the finished project!!!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you very much

[@guygfm4243]

Love the shots of finishing the edges here in the uk we never do them like that but I just love the finish you guys get grate work as always. Thanks for sharing

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Sounds good,you could be the first in UK send us a video

[@richardherring8220]

Tom,I always enjoy watching your videos ! A chain is no stronger than it's weakest link, and your crew chain doesn't appear to have any weak links ! I discovered abut 50 years ago the only easy part of concrete work was ordering it over the phone !! LOL GREAT JOB, as always !!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I am very fortunate to have this crew

[@keithpete6237]

Thankfully the builder came by before you started pouring, and thankfully you started on the side you did!! I personally wouldn’t want my driveway cut off like that!

[@joedefort8428]

Interesting seeing the thought process behind quoting the job and what it takes to complete it. Keep up the good work and you'll hit your 20k soon enough!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Sounds good thanks

[@jamesyoung4633]

Very nice job as always. Thanks for the video, I like to always learn how to do it right.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

We are hiring

[@aarongrabowski3775]

I myself like to put a reshine on the edges and in the grooves. You see it done like that everywhere in New England!!!

[@Marshall_Weber]

Awesome Video!!

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Awesome job as always!

[@fintan3563]

Always a great video. Good job! 🏆🏆🏆

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@mickbroadbent6750]

perfect work as always gents good luck hitting that 40k

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks getting close

[@mehmet284]

amazing work as always wow enjoy watching the video

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@charlessessions7293]

I love the broom finish of patio !! Either one is fine though 👌 🙂 Nice work as usual yall 👏

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@jefferyholland]

Looked like the perfect Friday job. Nothing much to clean up and everyone feels like they worked a half day.

[@ryanbrausa4325]

Customer is always right but the builder cheaped out on that one. Concrete in my area is about $300 a yard. He saw a way to save $1200 and jumped on it. Mistake on his part. The homeowner will want a full width pad to make easier garage access and so the kids have room to play basketball and ride their bikes.

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

TOM, lotta comments in this one, good and bad and many shoulda coulda's! One that STAYS constant ?..... "Yer crew and you do great work" ! So,.. " a little clean up, and on to the next one!"

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks see you on the next one

[@donlarsenjr2332]

That is a really good looking driveway. Nice job as usual and great video.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@davidmerkel1874]

As always, great job, crazy music, great video Tom

[@jeffmentzer9186]

That "crazy music" says " fuck and mothafucka" in it!!! Disgusting music not crazy!!!!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks I like the music not a Lotta good feedback on it

[@jerrythompson7744]

The driveway turn out great and the patio too , nice job

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@cws8313]

I live by two rules in life, never tell a man his business and how to spend his money. But since you're asking i like the finished edged look. I think it looks cleaner if that makes sense to you. Give a big shout out to the crew they're work is second to none!!!! 👍🇺🇸💪🇺🇸

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you very much

[@robertgriswell6066]

As always, Tom, you and your guys did a Great job !! I just wish that you could pack up the whole crew and come to Georgia, near Augusta, and tear out and redo all my slab work, which wasn't great to begin with, 22 years ago, and is terrible now !!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

That would be fun

[@ting2222]

That’s a professional work.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@mikewatson4644]

The small garage off to the side might by used for lawn mowers and garden tools. In which case, it didn't need to go to the street. Still gives an extra parking spot on the drive.

[@FINfinFINfinFINfin]

Great video! What sealer did you use for on this job? Thanks

[@johnmitchell2094]

Love the content, even the repeats! :))

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@davidp4350]

The fact that a preseason NFL game is on tonight kind of helps me think of a way to say how good you are. First off your name is Tom, I can think of a pretty good football player who's name is Tom. Just to let you know who the comparison is to , Tom Brady was pretty good !

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Wow, I will take it. Thank you.

[@LittleCabin]

For practicality, I agree with you. Aesthetically, I agree with the builder! I think a smaller entrance looks better than 3 wide. Just my humble opinion. Great work as always!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

That makes sense

[@alikinsergey]

What Do You Think We Should Do? 1. Use geotextile. 2. Ram gravel. 3. Do not throw rebar on the gravel. Install it on racks. So rebar will start to work in the concrete. 4. Lay waterproofing under the rebar. So concrete milk will not soak into the gravel and concrete hardness will not decrease. 5. Process poured concrete not only by hands, but also with "helicopter". You will make top level of concrete much more wearproof. 6. Cover poured concrete by polyethylene to avoid extra drying. In this case you will do really high quality work. Sorry about this criticism and have a nice day.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

That’s OK thanks for watching

[@alikinsergey]

@@Concretewiththehauses Thank you for adequate reaction, without hate. Respect.

[@miltonemsheimer9049]

Straight to the road and flare out would make for easier access. More room for chalk drawings too 😉. The day I let my kids walk on my new driveway it was covered with beautiful chalk artwork. On the back patio I would vote for picture framing. More work but so much prettier. Lot of concrete you laid down in 8 hours. Be proud of your crew.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you very much

[@debbievogt9881]

Steve better be working at the compound tomorrow. Haven't had a video this week

[@charlessixkiller3080]

Awesome awesome job as always great crew

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@DFord-qw8ci]

Brushing up on pole joiner's edgers pole finishing trowels.

[@jacklachman5304]

Good morning everyone… Well done as always Have a Day!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@EyesOnlyTeam86]

👍👏 Great video Tom......Awesome to start getting to know your teams personalities!! Great video! 23:25 reserve the right to roll laughing should one of the guys uncandidily be like, "Be Quiet Tom!!" 🤣🤣

[@Concretewiththehauses]

That’s about how it goes

[@EyesOnlyTeam86]

@@Concretewiththehauses I was gonna say "Shut up Tom" sarcastically.....but some think "shut" & "up" used together are naughty naughty words!! 🤣🤣🙃😇

[@tmactheplumber4966]

Good stuff !

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks!

[@johnmanthey2683]

I wish our concrete guys would take the time to edge, cut and broom they way you do. nice work.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@gregwitkamp5583]

I like the finished edge as well

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@bearsnavy6805]

I am with you Tom, I have a three-car garage and my driveway is short like this one and it drives me crazy, builder never gave me the option.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@robertnorris1808]

Another great job was done by Tom and his super great sons and crew. To those that subscribe you won't be disappointed with any of the videos that you'll see so subscribe and help this company out.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you very much

[@northernliving2387]

Thanks Tom

[@keithburch5506]

You've got me hooked on edging and borders. In my mind, TSH always beautifies their work w edging and borders. I guess plain Jane may fit ok behind the house. I really did like the music today, I've heard that song at one of my granddaughter's dance competitions. I can still hear it in my head as I type. I would bet when that house gets an owner, they'll want the rest of the drive poured. Poor Steve having to work 6 days, lol, he'll be working, doing something on Sunday too. He and Tommy work every day, when not w TSH on their own houses. During my 35 years at Corning Cable Systems, I worked 7 days a lot and didn't like being there but 7th day pay was double time, so I loved it on payday. I worked overtime every day, every week and had my contribution to my 401k upped to 5% my last 10 years. That gave me enough to retire at 62 and I did! I'm still hearing I'm invisible. Nice! Another great video Tom and crew, thanks!👍👌❤🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks I think a good 401 really does pay off and you proved it

[@subliminalart.1637]

Nice one, lovely job.🇬🇧🤣

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you

[@chrisbarr1359]

Even if they only use the last bay for yard machines, bikes, sports equipment; a full drive is nice for guest parking at holidays & parties.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

That’s how I see it

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Really nice job!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@jackalopasaurus]

I like a finished edge mark on everything. Three foot wide sidewalks get finished, why not small patios?

[@artsmith1611]

Always enjoyable

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@andrewpipitone1572]

Looks great. Good finish work is nice to see as a finisher. :- )

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you very much

[@littlefinkle7757]

As a builder I expect to see it, not seeing it has some strict consequences!

[@jkbrian2634]

i can see the photo on that Steel Bar Nail? how it can hold long wood Level

[@maryannd2975]

Must say I am liking the new music. Too cool, just like you and your crew! Rock on guys!

[@jeffmentzer9186]

That new music has the words "fuck and mothafucka" in it sung by the man!!! Disgusting music!!!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you very much

[@caniacstevehenderson7115]

Excellent 👌

[@user-xr5qr7um2p]

Hello Tom. For my wife and I, your work and video are like relaxation. We are currently in Ukraine but will soon arrive in Miami. I just dream of working with you and learning the craft. thank you

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Glad your safe

[@user-xr5qr7um2p]

@@Concretewiththehauses Thank you very much

[@kevinhenry7273]

I likethe border on a larger area. If you put a border on the smaller patios I think it makes them look small.

[@yandavidperalta9790]

Can you make a video where you show more closely how you pour against the spreder and how and when to remove the spreder?? That would be great thanks

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Absolutely thanks for watching

[@ronallen6578]

Tom, Just curious. Do you ever feel like your just going through the motions some days? What do you do to get away from day to day things? We all have those days. Another nice job by you and your guys. Keep up the quality work. Ron

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I am ready for winter

[@sergeyradchuk5885]

Hey Tom what’s the hand Grover you guys like using? Depth, radius, brand? Thank you. Love watching your videos.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@iowamatt2519]

I know I've asked this before, but why not pour the whole drive at one time? Everyone in our area pours it all at once down to right of way. Even if there isn't sidewalks on the street we have to separate with expansion a 5 foot walk between drive and approach, with it being 6 inches thick and 12 inches thick at the street.

[@iowamatt2519]

Should've poured it straight through, builder is just putting money in pocket

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I’m going to answer your question in the upcoming video thanks Matt

[@julianljackson]

YoYo my Bros todays music is legit!!!!

[@viankalobosvalenzuela7456]

Buenos días excelente y muy hermoso trabajo felicidades saludos y que dios los bendiga y acompañe siempre a 👍👊🙏👌🏻💪

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you very much

[@terresiagregg9326]

Awesome job I'm like you i would have rather had it come straight to street instead of the curve over

[@tacobell299]

Cuts are beautiful very little edge in Canada 3-4mill edge is considered tripping hazard lol

[@bsm2001yt]

The patio out back - are the post in the concrete? I'm surprised the post don't set on a spacer above the concrete to allow the base of the post to dry out after rainfall, etc.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

They go down to a footer

[@davidszakacs6888]

Very similar to the concrete for my home. How many yards?

[@ForensicCats]

You need more expansion from curb to house and rebar "bars" placement is critical in this 3.5" slab... I suggest you no longer use the bars... You can email me if you want a private answer... Buy a roller tamper, your jobs are large enough and make deeper aprons ... lastly, increase depth at entrances to Garages... I have been holding out but I will do a video on my other Chanel on reinforcement placement for driveways.

[@bullheadhomestead]

Jim, what that exterior sealer you use? Thanks great looking job as usual.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

SRT from chemaster

[@BobCaseyAerial]

Dam good crew..Keep those guys. lol

[@marcconner8382]

Was it the diff slopes in grade that made you lay out your forms the length of the drive ? Nice work as usual. Looks like you guys missed that snow. Bet their not pouring in Buffalo. WOW thats a lot of snow!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

That was a lot of snow we just got a dusting

[@Serj389]

Do you have any idea, why my concrete peeling, in the area where I parked my truck couple times, it is a new concrete 3 times sealed , 4500 psi and still pop-up. could be heat from the engine in cold temperature, or maybe guys used liquid release and concrete settled improperly.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

That’s a tough one either poured too wet and concrete is weak or bad air in concrete

[@whommee]

I'd love to watch all of this , but daamn that background "music!!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Sorry

[@miltonemsheimer9049]

I'm enjoying the music. Well not so much the later techno/computer stuff. But still enjoying the concrete fun

[@ajaygurung4777]

Love watching u

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@williamfenner9915]

It looks great. I think that I would have finished the driveway off.

[@mcchupka9718]

Nice work guys. Massive driveway had they had you finish it but I like how you crowned it.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@ronkolacek9645]

Did you drill into the garage floor slab and stub out #4 rebar to prevent deflection? I didn't see you do that.....not like you..... you do excellent work.....

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I am pretty sure we did maybe I just didn’t get a shot of it look when we are pouring that side door area I’m pretty sure you can see rebar tied in

[@jakeschisler7525]

A couple of years ago when we lived in Florida, there was an issue in a new neighborhood that would flood with heavy rains. The street department finally found the problem, when the construction was going on, the concrete outfits were having the driver's dump the excess concrete down the sewer drain and overtime plugged up the line. I know when we had concrete apron added to the front of our building and i told the driver to dump the extra along the fence line but he didn't listen to me and let it go where I would mow. So then i had to clean up his mess.

[@douglassmith7515]

Your team is top notch.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Simple instructions doesn’t that drive you crazy

[@user-xs5lg5bm8x]

nice!!!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@monaromanmax]

How about a 2" or 3" edgeing trowel on those smaller patios? Just a surgestion. Greetings from the UK

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I could go either way on that

[@herndondumptrucking]

Do you have a video showing how to remove the 2x4s?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Yes, actually our next driveway I believe I have a video on that coming in a few days

[@larrylong6794]

Tom why do some concrete companies use a piece of wood as an expansion joint at least they do in St Louis area? I hate it. The wood rots and now you have a big gap to clean out and refill. Is there a reason? Is saw cutting the alternative?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I don’t think using wood for pad. Separation is a good idea at all. There are many good expansion joint products out there.saw cutting is OK not my preferred choice.

[@moonman5811]

I have a similar driveway to pour. 3 car garage with a long approach to the street. Any ideas to share on breaking up the look with the cut lines?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I like nice even pads close to the same size When possible

[@moonman5811]

@@Concretewiththehauses I saw on a few of your videos where you incorporated diamond cuts and diagonals. BTW I found your channel from Outdoors with the Morgan’s.

[@danwalters4865]

Edge marks are so you can get away from it sooner. You can broom it sooner/wetter, get away from it sooner( the purpose of edge marks isn’t really to make it look better but to get away from it sooner/quicker…… I said some of that twice because not sure you’ll know what I’m saying, but you probably will understand.

[@jamesbelanger9077]

You guys didn't compact the gravel before you pour? Or did you just not show that part?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Sometimes we do sometimes we don’t depending on the situation’s this particular job is very solid

[@jasoncanmore5838]

Hey Jim, do you include fiber in the concrete with wire mesh?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Yes

[@robertm2070]

Won’t it crack on the back patio where the columns are?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Yes, that’s why we put tool cuts in

[@dong9163]

Just curious, about how many yards of concrete was that 8 hr job? Great work guys.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

About 35

[@CerretaniOutdoorsLLC]

Any accelerators in it? I been having to use a volumetric truck all season up in New Hampshire and they don’t have any accelerator, poured 7 yards this morning at 8am, concrete was down at 9(buggie had a long ride) and didn’t broom it till 5 🫠

[@mestrey18]

betonu neden ortadan çiziyorlar dayanıklılık veya gider için felan mı

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Sorry, not sure

[@NevyTV]

What’s the cure you put on while it’s still fresh? Thanks

[@Concretewiththehauses]

SRT

[@dennisryan7487]

Tom, hated the music in the time lapse!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Man you’re not the only one that said that catch you on the next one

[@dennisryan7487]

@@Concretewiththehauses Grew up in the late 60's. My brother was a rock and roller before it was fashionable! Love you guys work, and work ethic!....Const Insp since 1977, ...can't stop workin yet...

[@garybruno4360]

I agree, that little piece of driveway will be a nuisance for a long time, or till they pour it out to the street.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

That’s how I see it

[@timothychristian9140]

You keep showing up late like that Tom and they gonna start calling you blister lol.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Almost like it’s a plan

[@jamesjensen5000]

I actually agree with the builder about the driveway… it looked too wide at the start of the video… opportunity for some nice landscaping to be added.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Good point

[@jacobbuckley8232]

U leave those 2x4 boards in between the slabs??

[@Concretewiththehauses]

No we take them out as we pour

[@herndondumptrucking]

What happens with the center 2x4?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

We pull them as we go don’t always video that, but I have other driveways and I know I’ve captured it

[@oso9809]

In my experience they call back the next year to complete the wedge. The builders never want to sell that extra concrete because the extra cost. Lame-O

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I can definitely see that happening