DIY Laying a Concrete Slab

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  • čas přidán 20. 12. 2017
  • In this video Andrew Donkin shows you how to lay a concrete slab. What you will need:
    Wood slats
    Spray paint
    Crushed stone
    Ready mix cement
    Rebar and binding wires
    Hammer
    Pegs
    Spirit level
    Wooden float
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Komentáře • 523

  • @LucidDreamer54321
    @LucidDreamer54321 Před 2 lety +48

    You need to do a follow-up video and show the house that you built on this slab.

  • @samme4life
    @samme4life Před rokem +16

    About to do a concrete slab for the first time in my life.
    This is quite informative video. Gave me confidence that I can do it myself.
    Thank you

  • @tyricewilson9084
    @tyricewilson9084 Před 4 lety +18

    Best of the best videos. Straight to the point without a lot of garbage, thanks.

  • @Taooflu
    @Taooflu Před 3 lety +9

    Never thought I’d find a slab of concrete so beautiful.

  • @garyduncan7129
    @garyduncan7129 Před 5 lety +107

    What a nice job on this video. I'm a former technical writer and appreciate well-structured and concise instructions. Your summary of what you were going to do, why, and the tools needed was extremely helpful and made the instruction part of the video that much more quick and easy to follow. Thank you!

  • @rgauthie99
    @rgauthie99 Před 3 lety +9

    Great video. Concise and easy to follow. I work in IT as a Technical Architect and often an Analyst who has to produce technical documentation or administrative videos - this video was one of the best I've seen as DIYer!

  • @alenz01
    @alenz01 Před 6 lety +33

    Clear, cool and polite, Thanks dude!

  • @juliuspereira7067
    @juliuspereira7067 Před 2 lety +5

    Awesome video. Very well explained. The tips on how to leveling the frame is gold. Thank you much

  • @streetgainer
    @streetgainer Před 3 lety +25

    Your method for creating and squaring the frame, marking the perimeter and leveling it while fastening to the stakes is hands down the best and easiest method of ALL the videos on you tube. Thank you!

  • @palomarodriguez3308
    @palomarodriguez3308 Před 4 lety

    I've watched a dozen videos on this subject and they all do a terrible job of actually teaching... Until I saw this one. Literally everything one needs to know in 5 min. THANK YOU!!

  • @walkie1985
    @walkie1985 Před 3 lety +4

    Extremely concise and useful video. Beautifully created too. Great work, thank you

  • @barkergardens
    @barkergardens Před 6 lety +30

    Very helpful video, keep them coming.

  • @2432risingsun
    @2432risingsun Před 4 lety +25

    Very useful video. No fluff, you got right into the "How To Do It". Thank you

    • @BloominOnion1
      @BloominOnion1 Před 3 lety

      No background music to drown out the message. 10/10

  • @benjamindantzie8053
    @benjamindantzie8053 Před 2 lety +1

    Great tutorial. I am about to lay a concrete slab for my car port and found your video very helpful. 👏👏👏

  • @claudiocipriani2444
    @claudiocipriani2444 Před 2 lety

    Short, clear and simple. Great video!

  • @mikeray353
    @mikeray353 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice explanation. I'm thankful for people like you!

  • @mosessam9929
    @mosessam9929 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you for posting the video, it was really neatly edited with concise instructions. Excellent job 👏

  • @bestmomentsoflifejay5401
    @bestmomentsoflifejay5401 Před 5 lety +6

    A very good video giving much information on making it like a pro.
    Really enjoyed watching it with great interest.

  • @claytondouglas484
    @claytondouglas484 Před 3 lety

    Short and to the point, yet all the details needed. Thanks.

  • @Exsig12
    @Exsig12 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done, clear concise and to the point. Awesome video, thank you!!

  • @omidkhajeh2931
    @omidkhajeh2931 Před 7 měsíci

    Amazing teaching mate all I need for my new job!
    Thank you so much 🙏🏼

  • @mufuliramark
    @mufuliramark Před 3 lety

    Just what I wanted to know, all the little tips were great. Superb video mate.

  • @talaleiataua1730
    @talaleiataua1730 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you sir! That was a great video demonstrating how it's done. Very simple and to the point and no blah..blah..blah like others. I can definitely save some money if only my wife would let me try. Thanks again!!.

  • @jorgearellano9346
    @jorgearellano9346 Před 4 lety +4

    This is by far the best video explaining everything I need to know very thoroughly!!!!

    • @sedamatevosian8947
      @sedamatevosian8947 Před 3 lety

      not true some critical steps were skipped.1 hydration.2. too wet concrete

  • @princessdoddie
    @princessdoddie Před 5 lety +2

    Short, clear, concise and well articulated...my kind of DIY video.

    • @BuildersFan
      @BuildersFan  Před 5 lety

      Thank you for the awesome feedback :) NM

  • @mjmeternal2696
    @mjmeternal2696 Před 3 lety

    I wish we had Builders SA in Ladysmith, KZN. Your products are also good. Coming back to your video, well explained thank you

  • @SandoTrini
    @SandoTrini Před 4 lety +1

    Simply the best DIY video on youtube. Thanks man

  • @Jivermo
    @Jivermo Před 4 lety +5

    Right to the point! No extraneous BS, unlike so many how-to videos. Excellent!

    • @nathanmciver6737
      @nathanmciver6737 Před 3 lety

      I have the video one silent, I think your comment could be more satisfying! I think I will take your word for the video being just as awesome!

    • @bruddaozzo
      @bruddaozzo Před 2 lety

      "No extraneous BS" - Using rebar is pointless in a slab this size.

  • @grumplepig
    @grumplepig Před 4 lety

    Very well done, direct and uncomplicated

  • @xro5841
    @xro5841 Před 6 lety +167

    Thanks. Start to finish what I want or need to know in 5 minutes.
    Saw many videos all talk & never pour.
    Your Video explains & demonstrates. Kind of like doing it myself. I can re-watch a few time and develop Muscle Memory just from the watching.
    You Sir are a Teacher. I'm not an Idiot but Concrete is not my expertise. I'm a Computer Guy with ability to follow a lead.
    Good Leading.

    • @BuildersFan
      @BuildersFan  Před 6 lety +5

      Hi, glad you enjoyed the video :) NM

    • @michaelmyerrs9795
      @michaelmyerrs9795 Před 4 lety +2

      @is-haq wong AHAHAHAHA OMFG you're right. Is-haq wong you sumbiatch I laughed N farted.

  • @MrKlowe19
    @MrKlowe19 Před rokem

    Love this! simple and great to follow

  • @heroknaderi
    @heroknaderi Před 4 lety +1

    I appreciate your video I’m pouring a 20x24 ft slab for a shop and will be pouring it in sections. I enjoyed watching your video great job 😎😎

  • @nimiks
    @nimiks Před 4 lety +1

    Best short video ! Learned a lot thank you sir! 👍🏾

  • @foodbiztoday9129
    @foodbiztoday9129 Před 3 lety

    This was incredibly helpful! Thank you!

  • @rmhutchins7
    @rmhutchins7 Před 6 lety +6

    I enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. Thank you!

  • @gearhead366
    @gearhead366 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this video. I was wanting to make a concrete pad for a generator, and this is perfect.

  • @svitale7562
    @svitale7562 Před rokem

    Simply perfect!
    Thank you

  • @adilfarooq9009
    @adilfarooq9009 Před 3 lety

    Thorough and concise explanation. Great job. Liked, subscribed, and shared with others.

  • @IvanDjuric300
    @IvanDjuric300 Před 4 lety

    Excellent video. Very helpful! Thank you.

  • @sealily6015
    @sealily6015 Před 4 lety +11

    best video i have seen on laying a concrete slab.

    • @Ojibwa_Islandboi
      @Ojibwa_Islandboi Před 4 lety

      I saw people just laying the rebar mat on the dirt for a whole patio. That's going to cause it to burn through and probably Rust.

  • @willnell5932
    @willnell5932 Před 2 lety

    This video just gave me motivation.Thanks

  • @shellmora
    @shellmora Před 2 lety

    Awesome tutorial.
    Easy to understand.

  • @carlbodies
    @carlbodies Před 2 lety +6

    Great video, thanks so much for the simple explanation! I'm getting ready to pour a small slab for a modern steel mailbox and was totally overthinking what I needed to do until I saw your video. Cheers!

  • @ChrisStahl
    @ChrisStahl Před 4 lety +68

    Thank you for this video! This was exactly what I needed for a 4X2 slab I needed to pour. Never having done concrete before, I was nervous but I remembered the steps from your video and it came out great!

    • @jonothandoeser
      @jonothandoeser Před 2 lety +6

      That's a LOT or rebar for a one square meter slab! Is he going to be driving tanks over it???

    • @Nathan-wn5mc
      @Nathan-wn5mc Před 2 lety +2

      @@jonothandoeser lmao!

    • @giovanirafael
      @giovanirafael Před rokem

      @@jonothandoeser Stfu stop trying to downgrade other people's effort and work u ass**le!

    • @jonothandoeser
      @jonothandoeser Před rokem

      @@giovanirafael It's too much rebar, ASSHOLE! Are you really THIS stupid???

    • @adriaanvandermerwe536
      @adriaanvandermerwe536 Před 4 měsíci

      @@jonothandoeser In South Africa's it's for water tanks. This will probably carry the weight of a 2000l tank which is 2 tons.

  • @budmonk2819
    @budmonk2819 Před 2 lety +2

    Very nice. Bonus points on wearing the same clothes to provide continuity. 👍

  • @Cubanita1sensual
    @Cubanita1sensual Před 3 lety +4

    Very well explained in simple terms. Thank you! Going to try it myself to save $.

  • @tonysnow6909
    @tonysnow6909 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for your time and the video !

  • @riversmart
    @riversmart Před 3 lety

    Well done, excellent video. Thank you!

  • @barbarapowrie1540
    @barbarapowrie1540 Před 3 lety

    Excellent video! Thank you.

  • @rudraramnath2083
    @rudraramnath2083 Před 4 měsíci

    Brilliant and simple

  • @LubomirFotev
    @LubomirFotev Před rokem

    thanks mate, simple and easy to understand. Briliant.

  • @arturonocete3588
    @arturonocete3588 Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much for this tutorial!

  • @oscarcontreras400
    @oscarcontreras400 Před 4 lety

    Very good video .. Super helpful ! Thanks.

  • @R34GTRR35
    @R34GTRR35 Před 2 lety +3

    I have poured over 3000 slabs around light pole bases , this method is spot on well done 👍 just make it a bit thicker to 125mm to 150 and it will last forever

  • @jrgates54
    @jrgates54 Před 5 lety +1

    Good video, right to the point from A to Z.

  • @gemdacras
    @gemdacras Před 11 měsíci

    Very good video. Thank you.

  • @cjmountian367
    @cjmountian367 Před 5 lety +1

    From across the pond! Very good.

  • @Jcr8519
    @Jcr8519 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for such an easy video and not making it 1hr long... short sample easy video is good just like this one you made

  • @absolutelynothingtoseehere

    Great idea to build the frame before laying it down.

  • @SS_STUDIO300_
    @SS_STUDIO300_ Před 5 lety +2

    best video on this diy hands down

    • @BuildersFan
      @BuildersFan  Před 5 lety

      Hi Ali, thank you for the positive feedback :) NM

  • @MasterShiFu714
    @MasterShiFu714 Před rokem

    Thanks brother, keep up the great work!

  • @carlarthur4442
    @carlarthur4442 Před 3 lety

    Very good video, this is what I want to do , so Thank you 😊 for the demo and information.

  • @guyfriday6066
    @guyfriday6066 Před rokem

    Great video!

  • @jimmyinglish2669
    @jimmyinglish2669 Před 3 lety

    Great video!!!! Thank you sir! God bless you

  • @laoshark
    @laoshark Před 2 lety

    Real easy to do thank you!

  • @ProfessorRaiParadox
    @ProfessorRaiParadox Před rokem

    you do greatly sir, this deserves to be put on the same shelf as the Indian guys who explain electronics!

  • @felineth56
    @felineth56 Před 2 lety

    Well explained, good job!

  • @carenblabagno3036
    @carenblabagno3036 Před 2 lety

    Thank You! Awesome video!

  • @jacksherwood495
    @jacksherwood495 Před 5 lety +1

    Simple easy to understand with some good pointers

    • @BuildersFan
      @BuildersFan  Před 5 lety

      Thank you for the great feedback, Jack. :) NM

  • @siegridthomas9674
    @siegridthomas9674 Před 4 lety

    Short and sweet...thank you....

  • @johnepperson8867
    @johnepperson8867 Před 4 lety +2

    EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!! Thank You very much !!!

  • @Silent_boy23
    @Silent_boy23 Před 3 lety

    clear and useful. Thank you!

  • @german69692007
    @german69692007 Před 4 lety +6

    @ 3:40 The Boss Shows up I see!!! Great Video.

  • @mastopage3120
    @mastopage3120 Před 2 lety

    Great video.

  • @awmh1990
    @awmh1990 Před 5 lety +16

    Amazing explanation! One of the best videos on CZcams to explain how to pour concrete

  • @paulobrito3405
    @paulobrito3405 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video

  • @victorbanuelos8139
    @victorbanuelos8139 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for your ideas

  • @jaydeedaniel8664
    @jaydeedaniel8664 Před rokem

    Thanks this helped alot.

  • @Sharksteak_
    @Sharksteak_ Před 2 lety

    Solid job

  • @logect_4477
    @logect_4477 Před rokem

    this video is very helpful i want to build a small slab thank you.

  • @deld.f.paraelmundo1685
    @deld.f.paraelmundo1685 Před 3 lety +7

    Amazing I’ll start my own concrete slabs soon !

    • @pablom3162
      @pablom3162 Před 2 lety

      If this is your only experience then don't bother

  • @dharmaklock84
    @dharmaklock84 Před 3 lety

    Great video

  • @antoncoba1305
    @antoncoba1305 Před 3 lety +1

    Excelent video, congratulations

  • @erwinerwin1245
    @erwinerwin1245 Před 5 lety +2

    Super good video, best I seen on how to make a concrete slab

    • @BuildersFan
      @BuildersFan  Před 5 lety

      Thanks Erwin, I hope you enjoy some more on our Channel. Regards. Andrew.

  • @oakinvestment5371
    @oakinvestment5371 Před 2 lety

    Great video, thanks!

  • @duellingdescartes7950
    @duellingdescartes7950 Před 4 lety

    That's a fine looking slab.

  • @CoryJ3nn
    @CoryJ3nn Před 5 lety +1

    Very helpful thank you

  • @adamsdiyuniverse-savemoney4563

    Great video. I am subscribed and this has been very helpful. I am making a video of making a pad for a hot tub area and so mine will be a bit bigger but this was great to get a good solid outline of what to do thanks! Good luck with the channel!

  • @arfabarmcake2776
    @arfabarmcake2776 Před 2 lety

    Very interesting and very helpful 👍

  • @peaceofmind6141
    @peaceofmind6141 Před 3 lety

    This was a life saver man💪🏿💪🏿

  • @Ppp-kk6hw
    @Ppp-kk6hw Před 2 lety

    Big up from Scotland 👍

  • @united3689
    @united3689 Před 2 lety

    Very nice!

  • @handymanjourney
    @handymanjourney Před 5 lety +2

    Great video thanks

  • @Foreverandever789
    @Foreverandever789 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful

  • @wasappeningvato
    @wasappeningvato Před 5 lety +2

    Very helpful, thankyou for sharing

    • @BuildersFan
      @BuildersFan  Před 5 lety

      Thank you for your comments. Regards, Andrew

  • @fernandocarmona45
    @fernandocarmona45 Před 5 lety +4

    Thankyou very helpfull video

  • @just4creative
    @just4creative Před 5 lety +3

    Well Done Great Job.. it's help me alot in my recent project at home.

    • @BuildersFan
      @BuildersFan  Před 5 lety

      We're glad we could help Faheem :) NM

  • @azazam8805
    @azazam8805 Před 3 lety

    Well done, good job... good video.. congrats

  • @albertkazemian603
    @albertkazemian603 Před rokem

    Good job mate

  • @JohnvanGurp
    @JohnvanGurp Před 5 lety +4

    Really great DIY instructional. I love the clear narration and excellent video work. This is going to help me lay a small slab in my yard, although I'm going to do some exposed aggregate as a finish. I'm planning to use bags of ready-mix and will buy a plastic mixing tray for the purpose. Thanks again: I have subscribed and am going to view your other videos.

    • @andrewhdonkin
      @andrewhdonkin Před 5 lety +1

      John van Gurp . Thanks for the great feedback. I hope you enjoy the other clips.

    • @BuildersFan
      @BuildersFan  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi John, thank you for the positive feedback. :) NM