Got a few nay sayers on here. They can’t stand that you are using an alternative to contractors or subs that charge a fortune. You have freed yourself from the social norms and given us DIYers some hope. Everyone who wants to give you advice hates that you don’t need professionals and can do it yourself. That’s the spirit of DIY. Great work my friend!
That is an incredibly dumb reply. He bought the bags. Mixing them with water would have added 40% strength. Maybe he didn't need that, so its ok but it has nothing to do with an alternative to concrete companies.
@@chuckgemme6733, a wet pour binds much better for strength. There are micro air gaps with dry pouring, so you lose strength that you may need. It depends on the use of the area, and the environment (freeze/thaw). None of this is immediately obvious, but it is very well known in the concrete industry. There are plenty of valid reasons for dry pour, but if you expect the very best, want longevity, have no environmental concerns, it *may* be okay. At the end of the day, wet pour vs dry takes pretty much the same amount of time to me. Material cost is pretty much the same as well.
I am going to try this method with my daughters. A contractor quoted me $6500 for my back 12 x 15 and $2500 for my front sidewalk. I am not looking for perfection, but simply to make my backyard space less grass (I am tired of muddy shoes), LOL. Thank you for this video and cuddos to your wife for seeing and helping with the vision. Oh, concrete workers get upset, because they see people doing their own work as losing dollars.
Excellent response and we love the fact that you say you and your daughter are gonna do this together,that’s magical words right here creating projects and creating memories together. follow the process and take your time,much respect good luck on your project.
6500 is crazy high for a 12x15. I poured 65 feet of sidewalk today (4 inches thick with a 4 inch stone base underneith, 65x3 = 195 square feet) for a customer and it wasn't anywhere near that cost. But then again I'm one of the ones who doesn't rip people off. You need about 2.5 yards of concrete for your 12x15 (1 yard fills approx 80 sq feet at 4 inches thick). That's about $450. Cost of stone maybe $100. Cost of lumber maybe $100. Rebar, Wire and Expansion maybe $100. I don't believe concrete workers get upset, we're here for a reason, experience, knowledge and skill to get things done correctly. You just have to find the right one. If you worked 50-60 hours a week, literally killing your body, cause lets face it, its extremely physical work, you might understand why they charge what they charge. If not, try running a 90lb jackhammer for 8 hours straight, you'll understand then. Factor in how large their team is, insurance, supplies, tools, trucks, travel, cost of concrete, stone, forms, wire, rebar, removal cost, experience etc. They might get upset because they know you'll be calling them back in a few years when your home project falls apart and you need it done right. Buy Once Cry Once 👍
That turned out really nice. I saw another dry pour video that turned out equally as great. One commenter said something that might be helpful to you and wifey. He said to cover your face with a mask to prevent inhaling that dust because it's going in your lungs and you cannot rid yourself of it. Also apply some really thick shea butter to protect your skin while wearing breathable long sleeves and pants because that dust will suck all of the moisture out of your skin as well. Just want you both to be safe so we can see more of your vids. Happy concreting!🙂
When before putting down the cement, mix did you place Sand down 1st before the cement. Then you add in some cement and then the metal bar and then cement?😊
If you watch enough videos on CZcams you can do this. Don't be afraid. You guys are great!!!! That's right, do it yourself and put your money in your own pocket instead of somebody else's pocket. Just like the wife said, if you put your mind to it, you can do it. Most people are afraid to tackle home projects. You guys did a great job.
As a DIYer I’ve had just about enough of contractors charging ridiculous prices just because it’s a contractor’s market right now. Most of them do shit work anyways! Way to take matters into ur own hands and pocketbooks! I encourage everyone to do the same! I’ve learned EVERYTHING on CZcams! Plumbing, Electrical, Structural and I do everything to make sure I’m code compliant.
Me too I’ve almost remolded my entire house. Painting, electrical, drywall, pluming included changing pipes, some HVAC, NOW IM trying to learn concrete work, that’s why O’m on these channels. I even learned landscaping. We have saved thousands of dollars on our fixer upper home who bought just over 3 years ago.
You have to remember that when you hire a contractor, you are paying for the luxury of not having to do it yourself. Also, keep in mind they are not just trying to feed their family, but also the families of their workers. It is up to you if that luxury is worth it or not.
@david2ljdavid2lj56 great point David that’s why I try to inspire others to learn a trade learn how to do these things themselves and do it with family and create memories together while saving money.
You Wife said : Anyone can do it!!!!! Nothing is impossible. Team work & Family most important. Construction peoples think you owe a house you have 💰 🤑 💸 💲 Thank you for share
Folks, its just a simple residental patio slab; its not a driveway or a foundation, you know. There's always more than one way to skin a cat. Great job!!! 👍🏽
Looks good, but man, you really should've used an edger to round over those edges so they don't chip so easily. You can still grind a bevel on them with a grinder now.
You definitely right on that because the edges did chip here and there, so now doing it the hard way by grinding it now…thanks a lot, you sound like a true professional
I think it looks great guys , great job !!! And look at all the money you saved and you got to spend quality time together and learn something. Thanks for sharing with us all. May God bless you and keep you.
This look great! You guys did an amazing job! Gave me the confidence to do my own 16x24 dry pour slab after getting ridiculous quotes from concrete companies. I was told by a few of the honest salesman that dry pours are totally fine for foot traffic areas that don’t have cars and trucks driving and parked on them daily. Mine will be for foot traffic only, so I will 100% be doing this with confidence and using your video as a guide.Thanks for taking the time to explain the process in great detail. You guys did an awesome job!
Cool and I am very impressed with you by saying you’re going to do your own work and save money and definitely not play the fool for these over price contractors. Much success to you.
Thanks that’s well appreciated and I wish you well on your project just as well. Just remember learn from my mistakes and take your time and don’t forget little simple details such as I did and I had to go back and fix it.
No Sir, No silly mistakes all experiences. The silly mistake you could have made was pay those crazy concrete prices. I am in NC and concrete is seriously overpriced. Again great job !
That’s great to hear that, just be sure to do it better by being safer than we was by wearing a mask, and definitely do it with family and create memories together.
Thank you for such a great video. Now, I am motivated to do mine. I've been looking at many videos as well, and the prices are very ridiculous. My concrete slab will be only 11 by 13, so yours is huge, and they come out very nice. Thank you and your wife for a great video and information.
That truly sounds great, would love to see your progress. Nothing greater than working together with family on any project. Much success to you and your family.
literally false and is a trade myth. Mucus in your lungs will collect trivial amounts of dust and you will exhale it within a few days. Defects in lung ventilation were strictly related to the duration of mild cases of cement pneumoconiosis diagnosed in a small percentage of workers who were exposed for at least 10 years to high dust concentrations.
You’ll do great on your project as well, just remember to take your time follow steps and most importantly do it with family and create memories together.
Thank you so much for the video AND the comments. It is so true that you learn most from other people’s mistakes…you just saved me from the frustration of a failed project. I now realize I can’t plop my shed on top of it for 28 days until it cures and that to cure I need to keep it soaked for that time….slowing my roll here😂
That sounds great and it definitely sounds like you were one of your teachers Best student in school that always paid attention in class. Well done sounds like a great job you did.
😂😂😂 those contractors be trying to rip people off and definitely looking for suckers, and I know you NOT no sucker, do it yourself with family and create memories while saving lots of money.
Listen this is fabulous It's a Wonderful video not only that you guys just got closer and you think how close can you get well you just made it thank you so much for this it's beautiful I love to see couples that have real true authentic love for each other wonderful couple and working together and you know what you're doing it yourself you're saving money your intentional and it looks beautiful yeah you're going to have some so-called professionals who are attached to the way it looks like but you guys were trusting the process trusting yourselves and working together and you guys made this happen freaking awesome
Absolute hopefully you do like we did we originally had wood, but we decided the concrete will last way longer. Also remember do it with family and friends and save money and create memories together.
At least you caught your mistake, this is the first thing i was thinking when I did not see any rebar, but bro your doing a great job. Doing project like that with your wife make a strong marital bond and get y'all closer together.
Absolutely, thanks for the compliment and I believe in that old saying ( a wise man learns from their mistakes, and even wiser man learns from other people mistakes )
much respect and BIG THANKS, and you’re right as far as those minions a.k.a. haters member like Katt Williams said let haters do their job. A haters job is to hate so yes, they make me laugh as well.😂😂😂
That sounds great, make it a wonderful surprise or do it with your son and create great memories. I did the same for my daughter when she was much younger. They also have the basketball stencil that you can paint the actual court on that concrete. That’s what I did and it looked professional everyone that came over truly loved it.
@@spinks4integrity Thats good to know. Yes I plan to do this project with my son. He’s 15 so he would be of great help and something for us both to learn. This will be our first time. I was quoted a little over 5,000 dollars for a 15X20 patio and a 15X15 basketball pad. Which I though was not bad. But I will save quite a bit doing this myself. Also, the memories of making this with my son will be unforgettable for us both. Looking forward to it and thank you for the video and suggestions!!!
thats awesome. did ypu just flatten the land or did you put a stone base? also on a dry pour do you not need to put in control joints (other than where you joined the pieces)??
I flatten the land, and that’s correct you don’t really need control joints. I just did it to be on the safe side considering I did the two pieces four days apart from each other.
Im sure you don’t need an old man like myself telling you that you do good/fine work. I totally agree with you Bondo, a 6’ bull float will lay it down a lot flatter, and those two wheel wheelbarrows make a big difference. You’re not having to balance the all that weight near as much. Good thing you were able to convince the homeowner to cut it, it’s better for you in the long run. Thanks for the video, Sir.
Thanks for all that well received great advice and I do agree with you as well, however I wanted to try a new way that works just as well while bonding with my wife with this project.
Excellent job. Have to say, it's one of the nicest, smoothest dry pours I've seen. A bunch come out all rough or messed up in some way. You two make a good team, and your confidence seals the deal.
I hear you say "it's still got some moisture in it". You want to water cure the concrete. That means once it sets up and is hard, you must keep it wet for as long as you can. 28 days is the best. Concrete cures with water, it doesn't "dry". Must keep it wet. Keeping it wet also keeps the concrete from shinking to much, which could cause cracks. Some professional jobs, they literally make a pond around the slab and literally keep puddles of water soaking the slab. That's a little extreme, but the best. If you hose it down, and keep plastic or blankets on it so the water doesn't evaporate so fast, that's good too. Concrete takes 28 days to fully cure. Water cure!
@@spinks4integrity no problem. I watch a lot of videos, do research. I'm going to do a small dry pour ramp on top of an existing slab driveway. It sunk in front of my garage. I don't want the stones to be in the way. Problem is, those bags here in Canada are almost twice the price, so use them only for the top! Cheers
@@spinks4integrityit's not that bad. a regular bag of concrete with stones in it, costs CAD$7.55 per bag. That's USD$5.40 per bag in the states, out the door. A bag with no stones cost CAD$11.85, or USD$8.45 per bag out the door. Both bags have the same rating of 4000psi, but one costs more. That's why I only use it as a top layer, for screeding purposes. There is also no chance of a stone getting washed clean, making the slab look splotchy. Costs a bit more, but I think it is worth it.
Great video, thanks for sharing...patio looks great! So 6 months later, anything that you realize now you should/could have done differently? How is it holding up? Thanks again!
Great question glad you asked. It’s six months later or more and is holding up great however, there was one small area that I didn’t water as much on the edge so what I would tell anyone is don’t be stingy with the water when watering a dry pour.
Kudos to you for not allowing these contractors to overcharge and take advantage of you but more importantly, don’t be discouraged. You still can do it yourself if you can’t find help, do the dry pour and take your slow sweet time based on the weather being good and no rain.
Pretty cool job!! Question if you made the slab 4" thick how did you determine how many bags that you needed? Did you calculate it (bags) by sections? Considering doing the same.
BIG THANKS… it definitely beats that beat up deck I had. I definitely was not going to put a new deck only to have to replace 10 to 15 years later, concrete last longer.
awesome job and thank you! a contractor quoted me 8800 to extend my slab and the extension would have made my slab a 1/4 of the size you all just finished, also wanted to charge me 2500 to pull up the existing slab! Definitely doing this myself (well me and my spouse) so thank you both for showing me how😊
Well it turned out great. Now if I can only talk my wife into helping me with my dry pour project. lol I've had some estimates from several concrete companies and what they want to pour concrete is just plain ridiculous! This would definitely save us a lot of money.
You got me over here cracking up 😂😂😂 but yes, you’re absolutely right. These contractors be trying to hit a home run on prices with customers so if you do that project just remember check the weather make sure it’s not gonna rain and take your time with it. It’ll come out beautiful.
@spinks4integrity Well thank you for the sound advice. Definitely need to make sure we'll have several days of dry weather. You and your wife have an amazing weekend!
I love people who has the confidence to research and tackle their own projects. That being said, you guys could have just ordered the wet mix concrete truck and applied the same form, reinforcement, screed approach that you did.
Got a few nay sayers on here. They can’t stand that you are using an alternative to contractors or subs that charge a fortune. You have freed yourself from the social norms and given us DIYers some hope. Everyone who wants to give you advice hates that you don’t need professionals and can do it yourself. That’s the spirit of DIY. Great work my friend!
Exactly… I couldn’t have said it better. Thanks and much progress on your projects as well.
That is an incredibly dumb reply. He bought the bags. Mixing them with water would have added 40% strength. Maybe he didn't need that, so its ok but it has nothing to do with an alternative to concrete companies.
Feel good now?
@@martls6why would it be 40% stronger? Being serious not a troll.
@@chuckgemme6733, a wet pour binds much better for strength. There are micro air gaps with dry pouring, so you lose strength that you may need. It depends on the use of the area, and the environment (freeze/thaw). None of this is immediately obvious, but it is very well known in the concrete industry.
There are plenty of valid reasons for dry pour, but if you expect the very best, want longevity, have no environmental concerns, it *may* be okay.
At the end of the day, wet pour vs dry takes pretty much the same amount of time to me. Material cost is pretty much the same as well.
I am going to try this method with my daughters. A contractor quoted me $6500 for my back 12 x 15 and $2500 for my front sidewalk. I am not looking for perfection, but simply to make my backyard space less grass (I am tired of muddy shoes), LOL. Thank you for this video and cuddos to your wife for seeing and helping with the vision. Oh, concrete workers get upset, because they see people doing their own work as losing dollars.
Excellent response and we love the fact that you say you and your daughter are gonna do this together,that’s magical words right here creating projects and creating memories together. follow the process and take your time,much respect good luck on your project.
6500 is crazy high for a 12x15. I poured 65 feet of sidewalk today (4 inches thick with a 4 inch stone base underneith, 65x3 = 195 square feet) for a customer and it wasn't anywhere near that cost. But then again I'm one of the ones who doesn't rip people off. You need about 2.5 yards of concrete for your 12x15 (1 yard fills approx 80 sq feet at 4 inches thick). That's about $450. Cost of stone maybe $100. Cost of lumber maybe $100. Rebar, Wire and Expansion maybe $100.
I don't believe concrete workers get upset, we're here for a reason, experience, knowledge and skill to get things done correctly. You just have to find the right one. If you worked 50-60 hours a week, literally killing your body, cause lets face it, its extremely physical work, you might understand why they charge what they charge. If not, try running a 90lb jackhammer for 8 hours straight, you'll understand then. Factor in how large their team is, insurance, supplies, tools, trucks, travel, cost of concrete, stone, forms, wire, rebar, removal cost, experience etc. They might get upset because they know you'll be calling them back in a few years when your home project falls apart and you need it done right. Buy Once Cry Once 👍
@@pinballjunkies 6500 is definitely a rip off price.
That turned out really nice. I saw another dry pour video that turned out equally as great. One commenter said something that might be helpful to you and wifey. He said to cover your face with a mask to prevent inhaling that dust because it's going in your lungs and you cannot rid yourself of it. Also apply some really thick shea butter to protect your skin while wearing breathable long sleeves and pants because that dust will suck all of the moisture out of your skin as well. Just want you both to be safe so we can see more of your vids. Happy concreting!🙂
That’s all wonderful advice and well appreciated thanks a MILLION
When before putting down the cement, mix did you place Sand down 1st before the cement. Then you add in some cement and then the metal bar and then cement?😊
Great video! The simple fact that your wife and helpmate is there helping makes the process and project more special.
Thanks for sharing!
Most definitely, TEAMWORK makes the DREAM WORK. Another great thing about building things with family creates BONDING moments and memories.
If you watch enough videos on CZcams you can do this. Don't be afraid. You guys are great!!!! That's right, do it yourself and put your money in your own pocket instead of somebody else's pocket. Just like the wife said, if you put your mind to it, you can do it. Most people are afraid to tackle home projects. You guys did a great job.
Great response’s like yours inspire us to keep doing more inspirational videos
I’m going to do it
That sounds great, much success to you.
As a DIYer I’ve had just about enough of contractors charging ridiculous prices just because it’s a contractor’s market right now. Most of them do shit work anyways! Way to take matters into ur own hands and pocketbooks! I encourage everyone to do the same! I’ve learned EVERYTHING on CZcams! Plumbing, Electrical, Structural and I do everything to make sure I’m code compliant.
EXCELLENT statement, much respect to you with all your knowledge and hands on experience. NEVER STOP LEARNING
Me too I’ve almost remolded my entire house. Painting, electrical, drywall, pluming included changing pipes, some HVAC, NOW IM trying to learn concrete work, that’s why O’m on these channels. I even learned landscaping. We have saved thousands of dollars on our fixer upper home who bought just over 3 years ago.
@@darianwilliams3452 cool, I love hearing testimony’s like yours, much motivation in everything you said. Much respect to you.
You have to remember that when you hire a contractor, you are paying for the luxury of not having to do it yourself. Also, keep in mind they are not just trying to feed their family, but also the families of their workers. It is up to you if that luxury is worth it or not.
@david2ljdavid2lj56 great point David that’s why I try to inspire others to learn a trade learn how to do these things themselves and do it with family and create memories together while saving money.
You Wife said : Anyone can do it!!!!! Nothing is impossible. Team work & Family most important. Construction peoples think you owe a house you have 💰 🤑 💸 💲 Thank you for share
Absolutely, we love the motto ( each 1 teach 1 ) many people learn plenty things from others here on CZcams. Just trying to share the love.
Folks, its just a simple residental patio slab; its not a driveway or a foundation, you know. There's always more than one way to skin a cat.
Great job!!! 👍🏽
Exactly, well said… I’m well aware of those negative bandwagon comments ( misery loves company )
Who skins cats?
@@johnhernandez3134 not sure on that ???
@@johnhernandez3134
It's just an old proverb. My grandmother used it all the time.
@salemdesigns65 I love AXIOMS
I like that " team work makes the dream work ".
Got to love CZcams. The modern library.
Yes sir.
You have just gave me the inspiration and motivation to do my 16 x 20 shed floor!!
Glad to hear that, much success to you, it’s gonna be even greater if you do it with family members.
Do not build anything on top of this
Looks good, but man, you really should've used an edger to round over those edges so they don't chip so easily. You can still grind a bevel on them with a grinder now.
You definitely right on that because the edges did chip here and there, so now doing it the hard way by grinding it now…thanks a lot, you sound like a true professional
I love Dry pour thank your video😊
Absolutely
I think it looks great guys , great job !!! And look at all the money you saved and you got to spend quality time together and learn something. Thanks for sharing with us all. May God bless you and keep you.
Thanks for that wonderful response
This look great! You guys did an amazing job! Gave me the confidence to do my own 16x24 dry pour slab after getting ridiculous quotes from concrete companies. I was told by a few of the honest salesman that dry pours are totally fine for foot traffic areas that don’t have cars and trucks driving and parked on them daily. Mine will be for foot traffic only, so I will 100% be doing this with confidence and using your video as a guide.Thanks for taking the time to explain the process in great detail. You guys did an awesome job!
Cool and I am very impressed with you by saying you’re going to do your own work and save money and definitely not play the fool for these over price contractors. Much success to you.
Great job thank you for sharing.
Absolutely, we wish you well on your projects.
That came out nice and solid.. Gonna do my own. THANKS !
Thanks that’s well appreciated and I wish you well on your project just as well. Just remember learn from my mistakes and take your time and don’t forget little simple details such as I did and I had to go back and fix it.
Thank you! It looks great!
We both really appreciate the compliment, much respect to you.
OUTSTANDING !!!! You and the wife did an amazing JOB. Thanks Sir I am going to do the same.
Thanks, that’s well appreciated. We wish you much success on your project. Take your time and learn from my silly mistakes.
No Sir, No silly mistakes all experiences. The silly mistake you could have made was pay those crazy concrete prices. I am in NC and concrete is seriously overpriced. Again great job !
Hey there, Wendy here. Love your Concrete Slab
Makeing Technique . Thanks for Shareing. Got to get my Hubby to get in on it too. ❤🤗
Thanks Wendy, sounds like a great project you and your Hubby got planned ahead for success
Looks great!! Thanks for the video!
Thanks, we wish you much success in your projects as well, also remember to learn from my silly mistakes and you’ll do great.
Awesome!! You just motivated me I think me and my family can handle this now for my back yard
That sounds awesome, we wish you and your family much success.
Awesome job! Too many people are intimidated by projects like this! You did a great thing by sharing. Stay safe, and God bless
We really appreciate those kind words, much respect and success to you and your family as well.
Great video. Beautiful patio.
Thanks, that’s well appreciated. You can do it just as well and save money and take your time while doing it because it’s dry pour.
Inspiration!!!! I just decided I wanted to do this and this video is motivation
That’s great to hear that, just be sure to do it better by being safer than we was by wearing a mask, and definitely do it with family and create memories together.
Good job,Awesome work!! Team work!! Thanks
Much appreciation…TEAM WORK, MAKES THE DREAM WORK.
Thank you for such a great video. Now, I am motivated to do mine. I've been looking at many videos as well, and the prices are very ridiculous. My concrete slab will be only 11 by 13, so yours is huge, and they come out very nice. Thank you and your wife for a great video and information.
BIG thanks, yes definitely do your own project and do it with family that way you guys are BONDING even more.
Great job, turned out beautiful and saved enough money for a vacation 👍
Thanks, I truly like the way you think.
I’m glad you saw it and I am glad I saw you see it!
Amazing Vid😮. Phenomenal Diy👍. Great team work!!.✊️✊️✊️
Team work, makes the dream work.
You look SO happy and proud
I am happy for you!!
I bet you are a good friend and person
😃
Nice job. I need to do some small concrete pads in the backyard. You gave me the insight to get it done. Thank you. I also have a great helper.
That truly sounds great, would love to see your progress. Nothing greater than working together with family on any project. Much success to you and your family.
Beautiful work! Love it
Thanks, easy for you to do as well, just take your time no rush with dry pour.
Congratulations 🎉
You and your wife did a fantastic job! Thank you door the step by step instructions.
I want to build a 10x10 slab for a pergola.
Take your time do it with family and it would turn out wonderful.
Warning: Do not breath the cement dust... it never leaves your lungs.
I was gonna make the same comment. They definitely should've been wearing masks and wearing gloves during this job.
literally false and is a trade myth. Mucus in your lungs will collect trivial amounts of dust and you will exhale it within a few days. Defects in lung ventilation were strictly related to the duration of mild cases of cement pneumoconiosis diagnosed in a small percentage of workers who were exposed for at least 10 years to high dust concentrations.
Can you cough it up?
Beautiful work!
Thanks, we wish you much success in your projects as well.
Inspired to dry pour, ty to you're great family 🥰🤙
You’ll do great on your project as well, just remember to take your time follow steps and most importantly do it with family and create memories together.
Awesome effort!! Glad for ya'll !!
Thanks for the inspiration David , we wish you well on your projects as well.
Thank you so much for the video AND the comments. It is so true that you learn most from other people’s mistakes…you just saved me from the frustration of a failed project. I now realize I can’t plop my shed on top of it for 28 days until it cures and that to cure I need to keep it soaked for that time….slowing my roll here😂
That sounds great and it definitely sounds like you were one of your teachers Best student in school that always paid attention in class. Well done sounds like a great job you did.
❤❤❤❤Awesome job, that's what's in talking bout teamwork and keeping our money in our pockets whenever possible 😊
Hell yeah, much success to you as well, remember to always do your projects with family and save money and create memories while doing it together
Excellent job
Thank you so very much.
I was quoted 5k
I just about fell over
😂😂😂 those contractors be trying to rip people off and definitely looking for suckers, and I know you NOT no sucker, do it yourself with family and create memories while saving lots of money.
Listen this is fabulous It's a Wonderful video not only that you guys just got closer and you think how close can you get well you just made it thank you so much for this it's beautiful I love to see couples that have real true authentic love for each other wonderful couple and working together and you know what you're doing it yourself you're saving money your intentional and it looks beautiful
yeah you're going to have some so-called professionals who are attached to the way it looks like but you guys were trusting the process trusting yourselves and working together and you guys made this happen freaking awesome
Wonderful speech, you put a smile on our faces, and yes you right ( trust the process and trust each other ) much respect to you.
Lovely! I am planning on doing one this spring for my new shed. 👍👍👍👍👍
That sounds great, take your time and learn from my silly mistakes and your shed gonna come out fine.
@@spinks4integrity TY!
Great Job!
Thanks a lot, much success on your projects.
Great Spirit and the work😊
Thanks a million, comments like yours that inspire us.
That is beautiful
Great results!
Thanks a lot, remember you and your family can do just as great if not even bigger and better.
That looks wonderful!
Thanks a lot…wishing you the very same success.
Great job!
Greatly appreciated
Thanks you gave me hope to do my patio thank
Absolute hopefully you do like we did we originally had wood, but we decided the concrete will last way longer. Also remember do it with family and friends and save money and create memories together.
Man you and your wife did a great job man 🔥🔥
That’s greatly appreciated, we hope to inspire people like yourself to do your own just as well.
Man yes ! Y'all two did a great job...im doing one now , 12×22 widest point then goes into 10×30 goin be interesting...
Wow , that sounds amazing, would love to see your B4 and after pics, I’m sure it’s gonna be great.
Looks great and saved yourself alot of money this really has motivated me to do my own.
That’s wonderful one added thing to tell you when doing your own do it with loved ones and save money while creating memories together
I love this!!!
BIG THANKS, remember you and your family team can do just as well if not better.
Nicely done. You two worked well together.
THANKS, we definitely appreciate the compliment. Just trying to inspire many others like yourself out there.
I have been doing dry mix for awhile
Great job
That sounds excellent, and you saved plenty of money by teaching yourself and doing for yourself all right ?
At least you caught your mistake, this is the first thing i was thinking when I did not see any rebar, but bro your doing a great job. Doing project like that with your wife make a strong marital bond and get y'all closer together.
You absolutely correct thanks for noticing that as well much success to you just as well too
Excellent work.
Thanks, and much respect to you.
Looks good man.. good job !
BIG THANKS, much respect to you.
Great job guys great team❤
We definitely appreciate those kind words. Much respect to you as well.
I'll try this method in florida . Thank you
Absolutely, matter fact that’s where this is at Florida. Much success.
You guys did a beautiful job
Much thanks, we wish you and your family much success on your projects as well.
Nice job !
Thanks and much respect to you
Yall did yall thing! 🙌🏾
Much appreciation, we hope to inspire you to do the same
Good job!! ❤
Thanks and much success to you and your family doing projects together saving money while creating memories together.
Got to say. I'm really glad that worked out for you. I'm a long time carpenter but have seen a lot of fails on dry pour even by pros. Good job
Absolutely, thanks for the compliment and I believe in that old saying ( a wise man learns from their mistakes, and even wiser man learns from other people mistakes )
The biggest thing is making sure you continue soaking it so water completely soaks through and hardens everything.
@@Edpo26 most definitely, sounds like you’ve done this before yourself
It's the minion s talking for me while they try to coordinate the pushing and pulling ... hahaha. awesome work guys!
much respect and BIG THANKS, and you’re right as far as those minions a.k.a. haters member like Katt Williams said let haters do their job. A haters job is to hate so yes, they make me laugh as well.😂😂😂
Great job BROTHER
Thanks BIG TIME, only trying to motivate and inspire others like yourself to be just as great if not better.
Im going to do this for my son basketball pad in the back yard. Looks good!!
That sounds great, make it a wonderful surprise or do it with your son and create great memories. I did the same for my daughter when she was much younger. They also have the basketball stencil that you can paint the actual court on that concrete. That’s what I did and it looked professional everyone that came over truly loved it.
@@spinks4integrity Thats good to know. Yes I plan to do this project with my son. He’s 15 so he would be of great help and something for us both to learn. This will be our first time. I was quoted a little over 5,000 dollars for a 15X20 patio and a 15X15 basketball pad. Which I though was not bad. But I will save quite a bit doing this myself. Also, the memories of making this with my son will be unforgettable for us both. Looking forward to it and thank you for the video and suggestions!!!
Nice job!! Eye care and mask and gloves along with long sleeves shirt and trousers is a must. That dust is deadly. 4:08
Great advice, I had to learn the hard way. Sneezing and blowing my nose from cement dust no joke.
That look phenomenal bro.. YOU HAVE TALENT MY FRIEND
Comments like this truly inspire us. BIG THANKS and much respect to you.
Good job!!!! I like
Thanks and much respect, people like you motivate us.
I love it.
Thanks BIG TIME. Hope it inspire you to do your own and save money.
Damn this looks phenomenal! I’m about to do a 15 x 8 slab for a shed. I may do this dry poor method!
That sounds great, as a reminder don’t be shy with the water when watering down your slab.
Great job
Much respect
beautiful work!
First've ever herd, let alone seen a dry pour???! you old heads, always got something up your sleeves.
😂😂😂 yes sir, gotta always inspire cats like yourself.
thats awesome. did ypu just flatten the land or did you put a stone base? also on a dry pour do you not need to put in control joints (other than where you joined the pieces)??
I flatten the land, and that’s correct you don’t really need control joints. I just did it to be on the safe side considering I did the two pieces four days apart from each other.
Looking good 👍
Much thanks, we try to inspire
Y’all did a phenomenal job. It looks excellent.
BIG THANKS, hope we inspire you to do the same with your family
@@spinks4integrity thank you im actually trying it now for patio steps thanks for the inspiration
@T.A.creates that’s great much success to you
Great job 👏 keep going
Much appreciated and much respect back at you.
Im sure you don’t need an old man like myself telling you that you do good/fine work.
I totally agree with you Bondo, a 6’ bull float will lay it down a lot flatter, and those two wheel wheelbarrows make a big difference. You’re not having to balance the all that weight near as much.
Good thing you were able to convince the homeowner to cut it, it’s better for you in the long run.
Thanks for the video, Sir.
Thanks for all that well received great advice and I do agree with you as well, however I wanted to try a new way that works just as well while bonding with my wife with this project.
@@spinks4integrity you can never beat that. You know the saying, lol 😆
@@roblescurbappealconcrete absolutely 💯
Amazing Dance moves!
😂😂😂 IM thinking about competing in dance off … SIKE
Nice great job
Well appreciated, hope we inspire you to do your own work as well and not let these contractors overcharge you.
beautiful job. yes. best do it yourself.
Absolutely, smart minds think a like.
Perfect ❤❤❤
We appreciate the love.
I did a 6*12 slab at home 2 years ago using this method for about 100 bucks. A contractor wanted 800! The slab is still doing fine.
That’s great and you did great doing that job opposed to giving your a hard work money to some ripoff contractor. Much respect to you.
I never seen concrete poured like that , learn something every day
Each 1 teach 1 …we all learn something new everyday
Love you guys
We really appreciate that, much respect back at you.
Excellent job. Have to say, it's one of the nicest, smoothest dry pours I've seen. A bunch come out all rough or messed up in some way. You two make a good team, and your confidence seals the deal.
Thanks, you just put a huge smile on both me and my wife faces. Thanks.
Nice job
Much thanks, we wish you the best on your projects as well.
I hear you say "it's still got some moisture in it".
You want to water cure the concrete. That means once it sets up and is hard, you must keep it wet for as long as you can. 28 days is the best. Concrete cures with water, it doesn't "dry". Must keep it wet.
Keeping it wet also keeps the concrete from shinking to much, which could cause cracks.
Some professional jobs, they literally make a pond around the slab and literally keep puddles of water soaking the slab. That's a little extreme, but the best.
If you hose it down, and keep plastic or blankets on it so the water doesn't evaporate so fast, that's good too.
Concrete takes 28 days to fully cure.
Water cure!
WOW, that’s a lot of good information
@@spinks4integrity no problem. I watch a lot of videos, do research.
I'm going to do a small dry pour ramp on top of an existing slab driveway. It sunk in front of my garage. I don't want the stones to be in the way. Problem is, those bags here in Canada are almost twice the price, so use them only for the top!
Cheers
@@jakefriesenjake much respect, WOW Canada charging big bucks.
@@spinks4integrityit's not that bad.
a regular bag of concrete with stones in it, costs CAD$7.55 per bag. That's USD$5.40 per bag in the states, out the door.
A bag with no stones cost CAD$11.85, or USD$8.45 per bag out the door.
Both bags have the same rating of 4000psi, but one costs more. That's why I only use it as a top layer, for screeding purposes. There is also no chance of a stone getting washed clean, making the slab look splotchy. Costs a bit more, but I think it is worth it.
@@jakefriesenjake WOW
Great video, thanks for sharing...patio looks great! So 6 months later, anything that you realize now you should/could have done differently? How is it holding up? Thanks again!
Great question glad you asked. It’s six months later or more and is holding up great however, there was one small area that I didn’t water as much on the edge so what I would tell anyone is don’t be stingy with the water when watering a dry pour.
Great job and thank you for sharing? How manybags of concrete did you use?
Thanks and I believe about 55 to 60 bags per slab.
Wish I had a helper, I would definitely do this. Contractors quoted me $3000 -$6000 for 9ft by 8ft to extend my patio.
Kudos to you for not allowing these contractors to overcharge and take advantage of you but more importantly, don’t be discouraged. You still can do it yourself if you can’t find help, do the dry pour and take your slow sweet time based on the weather being good and no rain.
Pretty cool job!!
Question if you made the slab 4" thick how did you determine how many bags that you needed? Did you calculate it (bags) by sections?
Considering doing the same.
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Thank you pushed me to do my moms 🤝
That’s wonderful, do it with family members and create memories will make that project even better
Dam That looks good!
BIG THANKS… it definitely beats that beat up deck I had. I definitely was not going to put a new deck only to have to replace 10 to 15 years later, concrete last longer.
Very nice Job!!!
Question how many bags did you used for both sides?
Thanks
Thanks BIG TIME, we used 55 to 60 bags per slab , totaling about 120 bags
awesome job and thank you! a contractor quoted me 8800 to extend my slab and the extension would have made my slab a 1/4 of the size you all just finished, also wanted to charge me 2500 to pull up the existing slab! Definitely doing this myself (well me and my spouse) so thank you both for showing me how😊
Absolutely, you and your spouse going to do well together doing it yourselves while creating memories together and saving money.
@spinks4integrity hello how wide is each slab?
@@mitchellmanning8374 8 by 16
Nice job y'all!
BIG THANKS, we just trying to inspire others to do the same and save money while creating memories together.
Well it turned out great. Now if I can only talk my wife into helping me with my dry pour project. lol I've had some estimates from several concrete companies and what they want to pour concrete is just plain ridiculous! This would definitely save us a lot of money.
You got me over here cracking up 😂😂😂 but yes, you’re absolutely right. These contractors be trying to hit a home run on prices with customers so if you do that project just remember check the weather make sure it’s not gonna rain and take your time with it. It’ll come out beautiful.
@spinks4integrity Well thank you for the sound advice. Definitely need to make sure we'll have several days of dry weather. You and your wife have an amazing weekend!
I love people who has the confidence to research and tackle their own projects. That being said, you guys could have just ordered the wet mix concrete truck and applied the same form, reinforcement, screed approach that you did.
I agree no arguments from me however, we thought we’d try something new on a bigger scale while creating memories together.