How to Pour a Concrete Shed Slab! DIY!
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- čas přidán 29. 11. 2017
- In this video we go over how to Pour a easy Beginner concrete Shed Slab. We go take you from start to finish on this job of how we accomplished a 8 x 10 shed slab. We also go over some useful tips when working on a project like this! Hope this was helpful for your next concrete shed pour! Dont forget to LIKE,SHARE,SUBSCRIBE and comment if there are any questions! Thank you for the support!
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thank you for posting this. My husband and I were able to pour our own 8 x 10' shed slab. Hard work but we did it!. We are both over 60.
Nice
How many sacks of cement did u used for dat size of slab
Damn. So I have no excuse to not do this myself now.
You smash???
@@ruderocky1431 your so Rude😂😂😂
I did my shed floor the same way as you did, without using rebar, as I was told it was not necessary. 20 years later, still no problems, so the advice was good.
10 x 10 and less move as one piece
After 20 years, the rebar would be rotted away anyways
@@haroldstanley1513 Rotted away? If its in the concrete (instead of laying on the ground under the concrete it will last basically forever.
Good job gentlemen. Thank you for teaching the younger generations how to do this stuff.
TY
Iv built a two story barn by myself, did all the work from start to finish , I was 68 yrs old and it took two years to do everything. Best barn iv ever built
Nice job
68 Years old? I've got friends in their late 20s that whine about getting old and you're out here building barns lol
your videos have helped me so much with laying a new driveway, a new walk path in my backyard, and we are now laying the slab for a Morton building. thank you for all these videos. my projects arnt anywhere near as perfect but im getting better with each one I do
TY
Keep getting it on
You guys have excellent work habits and conscienciousness to do superb work. Honestly, I think it is almost impossible to hire anyone who does such careful work and really cares about the outcome.
This guy is a total noob.
Hire a Dane .. and voila u got it ..
Any idiot can watch something they know nothing about and think it's being done correctly as the end product is a nice shiny flat slab. Go back in ten years and see if it still passes muster. I very much doubt it will.
Dude, this was really great. I’ve watched a ton of other videos but I love how you mixed the time lapse concept and spoke over the top of it with a walk through, decision making thoughts, tools needed, and pro tips. Best vid I’ve seen yet on a project.
TY
Excellent!!!!! The best I have ever seen so far, with such simplicity. Thank you for sharing.
You're very welcome!
"we pretty much measured from every way possible" hahaha. I'm a deck builder. I do the same thing. GJ young blood :)
-NoVA
haha had to be sure! xD and thank you!
Tu uuy
Rt5
You fellas make it look so easy....thank you for video taping and sharing.
No Prob Thanks for watching!
Yes it was easy alright. Nail together 4 2x4's, mix concrete, pour it in haphazardly, float it, and make sure to do that all-important edging.
@@thinkingmonkey8083 Toxic reply. Please direct me to your instructional video so we can see how to do it better.
@@thinkingmonkey8083 edging?? Can you please explain? I'm new here.
(Video tape?)
learned something new! at my ripe old age. The 3,4,5, cool man! So that's why they taught us Pythagoras at school
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Six4Foot damn right. I’m a union mason that’s how I build 9/10 of my leads ha
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Yes, agreed. If only the teachers could have taught us how to apply the maths to a real life scenario such as the 3,4,5 scenario on the slab, we would of had far greater interest. There is nothing worse than learning something at school if we don't really know why we are doing it...
You do a great job tooo at explaining and commenting on your projects! Thanks man!
ty
thanks for the video I want to make one with my Son in Jamaica, I taught we need steel to build it, I will try this low budget concrete slab
Get it on
Odell Complete Concrete jkk
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When you said “Latest and greatest videos” I knew you had a sound sense of humor! Definitely watching your uploads pronto because they are useful.
Thank you! try to make them as useful as possible!
Superb Job, especially knowing you did this for a client; I also like your decision of "NO REBAR", as you said sometimes certain ways of doing things is because everybody else does it "THAT WAY", you helped your client with their budget and accomplished a very good job without the overkill; everything about this job is simply Excellent Work!!
Well said!
TY
Thanks for sharing. Not many contractors will admit, let alone show that for most pads 10’x10’ and under you do not need rebar or 6” of compacted aggregate. This will last for a lifetime of shed use. Thanks!
I concur.
TY
Hey just curious your thoughts - do you think he needed any footings or when would footings become needed?
I'm a DIY guy. But even after watching this. I'm keeping my concrete needs to the pros. Thanks for posting.
YW
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Nah if it's for a shed just level it and u get away with it if ,,just screed it nodoby goinga see the finish
This brings back alot of happy memories, my dad done concrete work for years, I still have his trowel floater etc. Thank you
Sweet, put them to use or send them to me.
TY
That Slab looks fab good job, getting ready to pour my own soon.
Nostalgic memories for me as well reminds me of working with my grandfather.
Awesome
I know this video has been out a while, but what a great job. Hats off from the Floridian O’Dells
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great job...just the right amount of detail...without being ridiculous. You could do all the work I have around here...:)
TY
This is some great value for pouring a slab for a shed. Thanks!
You bet!
Looks good fellas, this is exactly what i need.
Seems good so far! Was easy to talk to about his My Shed Plans [Go Here=> *WoodBlueprints. Com* ]. Guided me in the right direction & helped me understand everything & in the end it was what I wanted
Perfect, exactly what I need in my backyard!
Yes its a popular thing, More storage space
Super information, I think we should use rebar since we are in a very cold climate and plan to make our shed longer, and add the j bolts. You make this look so easy to do. Thanks!
I agree with the rebar, especially in California earthquake zone with an 8' x 12'
@@cynthiakoszty33 a little pad like that I wouldn't use more than welded wire in it. That's all you need.
Paul Frederick hi Paul, you know nothing.
@@mrbachittarsingh9243 I am a vested union laborer that has poured thousands of cubic yards of concrete. Most of it steel reinforced. So I would not say that I know nothing. I certainly know which end of a concrete wrench to grab. Welded wire mesh is the standard for pads. It is what everyone uses everywhere. A little chickenshit pad like this you just need some chicken wire in it. Even welded wire is overkill.
@@1pcfred Paul what do you mean by welded wire? I didnt know there was another option than rebar.
Wish I watched this before trying for the first time. This slab looks so nice.
I hear that
Great video, thank you for taking the time to record it and share it.
Yw
looks great!
TY
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Nice job fellas, done a lot of concrete myself this brings back great memories.
Bingo
Brilliant video- will repeat once weather warms up and make a base for my new shed.
Great
GL
You guys make it look easy. Thanks for the video.
TY
"It will be harder later."
Yep. That's concrete.
OSS
That's what she said.
Odell Complete Concrete ...OSS?? You train Bjj?
what she said..
You need a longer striker board and put the stakes below the frame makes things a lot easier. Good job if the homeowner was happy all good ✌
OSS TY
The 3,4,5 method is great. Thanks for that tip.
Yes
YW
You guys did an amazing job. Great work
Thank you so much!
Good job guys! Your dad should be proud!!
TY !
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irgski maybe they’re self taught
Why no compaction before you pour ? It's always better to pour at least a 6" wall to build on just to keep the siding up off the dirt
Well done thank u I just learned how to do that cos of u brother
Great Job. Just what I needed to know for my shed. I'll be using a wheel barrow too
Get it on
Yw
Did it work out nice
Now that was a helpful vid. WELL DONE!
Yw
Your videos are very informative...been watching them for some time...I know I'm in for a treat when Layla begins to play!
Glad you like them!
Who is Layla???
That is so much attention to detail, for something you are going to cover with a building!
Qudos to the fantastic finish, which is just awsome, but . . . . . . . . . . really? lol
That is so good, It would want to get Banksy to paint on it!
You ever roll a tool chess on gravel or rough cement? Ever laid on it working or pushed something across a rough floor. They did it right and the owner will be happy. I made the mistake of a rough floor in my garage and my body paid for many years. I moved and can tell the floor I have now is very noticeable on the body. It was like going from laying in gravel to a bed.
You get paid to do the job....you give it your best !!!
It's always so satisfying to watch professional trades people doing what they do. Great job!
ty
These guys are FAR from being pros
Dude your amazing! Thanks, good man
ty
Great video, helpful, many thanks.
ty
Nice work
ty
Good job
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Great video. Thanks from England 🏴👍👍😁
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome job men.
That looks really good, good job!
Nice job. I might try that instead of using plywood.
Get it on!
jk08 5
short, simple, and sweet. great video even after all this time.
ty
This is very well done. Thank you
ty
Boards always seem to be 2x4....which makes most all work I see 3 1/2'' thick. Is that standard ? Any reason to go thinner or thicker ?
yeah 3 1/2" is concrete depth minimum i would not go thinner than that.
Hey what's up starrtile I like watching you hate on whack tile jobs in your videos. It's awesome. nice seeing you on another favorite channel of mine
Thanks for that...
And yes I appreciate talent, and the Odell crew have it !
Kick ass!
StarrTile 3 1/2" thick is usually strong enough for most loads...especially when using rebar, plus this size is easy to handle. All your floats are 2 x 4, too. Even a cap poured over existing concrete needs to be at least 3". In my experience, you have always "over engineer" things, so that when the normal tolerence is exceeded, the item will out-do the norm. (I'm a tool designer. I always design something to take more than it needs to.) I'm sure there is no difference with concrete.
You don't want to use a carpenter's square for the framing. 2x4s, etch are never straight, so even if your corners are square, the rest won't be.
Use a string line when staking the boards to make sure they are staked straight. Use the 3,4,5 method and measure corner to corner to make sure they are square. Remember that if you have warped wood, straightening it out as you stake it will change it's overall length, so it's a good idea to check for square as you go.
Good point
they checked the diagonals though....so all good.
Just curious as to why it would matter to have an exact squared measurement when have a slab for a small shed or carport? I'm not trying to be rude , I'm just trying to understand in case I decide to pour a small concrete pad , my math isn't that great unfortunately.
@@prestonrouth8403 The walls, if its not square it'll make putting up the walls a lot more difficult than it should be normally.
Username checks out. 😂
Thanks for sharing this video with us.
YW
Hell yeah. Odell concrete has been my fix. Much love in 2021
Ty
YT
Hey, I just wanted to say, I found your method of measuring 'square' very useful! Thanks for that little method!!! orra' best! :)
YW
TY
Love this video I think you did a great job I learned a lot.😎🤙🏾
ty
i love the tool belt with no tools. perfect added touch.
Get it on
OSS
Thank you for this video. I was told for a four foot by 8 foot garden shed slab I would need to put down a compacted gravel base and then use reinforcing mesh. This is on a hard clay soil. You have made my job very easy.
Great
GL
"levelled surprisingly...." Hahaha that slip 🤨😂😂
Bingo
Lmao
Good looking slab! Nail your corners before you square-up. Obviously need a longer screed. Cut stakes to top of form to screed.
TY
Add anchor bolts! 🤪
Love it.. concrete is my favorite part of the construcion
Me too
i learned this weekend about brooming too early! thanks for the info, next time i will wait a bit longer
You can always trowel it out if your early
Great video, you make it look so easy. I'm planning to build a shed for my son's kids outdoor toys and your guild was very helpful.
I need to calculate about how many bags/lbs of concrete to buy for an 8x10 ft 4" slab. Thanks
YW
TY
Thank you so much. Got a 10x12 shed. It would be darn near $400 for 3/4" plywood if I went that route. Lumber is stupid expensive. I've never worked with concrete before so this should be fun! I only have a hand trowel. This is a very temporary slab as ill be moving soon, I just need a foundation for my shed. Texas heat, I'd like somewhere to work on my motorcycles at. And fit the engine bay of my 76 Chevy in there as well.
Good idea
GL
Love it
This video saves me sooooo much money and gives me confidence to do it myself
In texas someone told me it would be $2800 for put a 10x12 concrete slab. How much are they overcharging me? How much would the concrete and possible rebar cost for a DIY?
Thank you for posting this brother!
No problem
Good job and very well explained thanks guys
Ty
It would be awesome to see the same video, but with a gravel base and rebar. Personally, I am laying a 6" base of gravel, and it seems to be a whole process on its own.
I can imagine it
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Do we need a gravel base? Also, how many bags of cement were used? (Apologies if these questions have already been answered).
Nice work, how many bags of concrete did you use for a 10×8 slab?
45 bags.
Thankyou for this - really helpful :)
YW
Hello, great job!! What did you use to mix the crete and how much did you use?
Great video as always! Guys I am a licensed electrician here in Central Florida. Most homeowners I know will eventually want electric installed to their shed. I know this particular job was on a budget. Do you ever consider even running an electrical PVC conduit elbowed under the slab and stubbed up somewhere in the concrete for the owner for a "Just In Case"? Just a thought of mine seeing a slab installed. I always think about that in your videos. Especially seeing a driveway or sidewalk etc. Run conduit even as a Chase to go across! 😎
Guys you are awesome!
God Bless.
Jeff
Licensed Journeyman Electrician
Sunny Central Florida
Oh yeah we think about that all the time and sometimes even ask the customers. because your right if you dont think about the future and want it later its to late xD!
i would think you can run pvc pipe up to the shed or structure later on if you wanted to and come in from the side somewhere with a junction box or something like that also
@robert swift That's too easy ;)
@@robertswift6101 (
Just place one or two of these solar lights inside with the charging unit on the roof and it will do just fine.
Nice work! 👍
I'll say in Michigan tho, no rebar won't last 2 years. Are weather can be brutal on concrete.
OSS
i pour concrete in michigan.. these guys are using a 2x4 as a screed board? nothing wrong with it but most professionals use an aluminum board. the rebar will last a long time. some counties require green rebar which is poxy coated to last longer. we would also never hand mix an 8x10.. lol. get a buggy. and do these guys even own a bobcat? god damn jack hammering soil in other videos... lol! we also have to put sand down and compact it but that could be a regional difference. we also always use strings to make sure our boards are straight. i noticed they don't do that and they don't even cut mud. i wonder how they do big projects.
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@@mURKeASY it never ocurred to me to try screeding with a board that didn't stretch all the way across the form that was leveled prior to mixing up the mud, which looked kinda wet for my taste- less strength to survive the settling of all the loose fill underneath. It goes without saying that without wire or even a thick lip around the edge that this will crumble rapidly into rubble.
Ned Schaaf We call it your way my way. Definitely takes much more skill to wet screed than to just grip it and rip it but you dont always have a long enough board
Good job guys! I am not as good as you guys, so for me doing a little overkill at times saves me work down the road, especially if I were to have a shed with everything stored in it.
I hear that
TY
great video, thanks for posting this
Yw
Good job! Good businessman tactic working with the homeowner.
TY
Great video! Thank you for an easy to follow and very informative instructional video, you make it look so easy!
Glad it was helpful!
Your shed looks great! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! I built an 8x10 shed for my kids in my backyard earlier this year using plans I got from *WoodBlueprints. Com* Clear directions and an accurate materials list...It was great for a novice builder like myself!
really excellent tutorial! thanks guys!
Sure
TU
Excellent job 👏 👍 👌
TY
Amazing simple job, thanks for the details.
Ps. Can you tell me (if you remember) do you remember how many bags (60lb) you used on this job? Thanks
30
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Are you sure about 30? I am doing half of that and a calculator says 30 for me. Using that same calculator I get a 8x10 at 60, 60lb bags. 4in deep.
Nice work. Love the video's you guys put out. Never did any concrete work, but feel I could probably do a small sidewalk with minimal carnage after watching months of your videos.
Awesome to hear!
Thanks for this, practical, clear instruction, really helps, appreciate it.
Glad it was helpful!
Glad to see another Odell putting in work! Looks good bud.
TY
Keeping it square: is it not enough to just measure corner diagonals? Uper left to botom right
Bottom left to upper right
?
TY
The best !
TY
Very professional guys!
TY
Great shop broom finish!
sealer
Don’t think it would hold up in extreme northern climates without rebar and compacted gravel. What do you guys think?
I think your right
no you would need to dig down further below frost line and add gravel
Not necessarily below freeze line, but at least a good 8 inches of aggregate compacted. Rebar or no rebar it all cracks. That's why the cuts made when dry are called control joints. That was a small pad...no cuts needed. If down south it will last forever with the high grade of Crete they used.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete ouch...frost line here in ontario is 4 feet...lol
That's the first thing I was thinking. That slab would crack with the first hard freeze in New England.
bro how do you determine how much bags of concrete you are going to need
I/2 a cu.ft. per 60lb. bag
Google "concrete calculator"
This was wonderful. Good footage and commentary.
Thank you kindly
Great video mate. For what it's worth I'll put in rebar anyway. Thanks for sharing and teaching my brother 👍
YW
GL
Why don't you guys ever use a cart away trailer? It'd be perfect for these small jobs. Great job btw, Tim.
We had just had a regular concrete mixer
But yeah i can see how it would make things go alot faster and easier on us xD!
If you guys are trying to estimate how many bags you need you have to work out your volume. In this case 8ft x10ft x 3.5”(.3ft) = 24 cubic feet. Concrete weighs about 150pounds per cubic foot. 24 x 150 = 3600pounds. Devide by weight of your bag. 60 pound bags equal 60bags.
Sounds good
I didn’t mean you Odell..lol. Just a lot of comments asking you how many bags
I can imagine how many bags I would need I have an area 13 ft by 10 probably over 200 bags at what $5 a bag egads
Your have about 43 cubic feet in your 13' x 10' x 4" form. One bag of pre-mixed concrete typically provides two-thirds of a cubic foot, so you would only need about 65 bags.
+10 percent maybe? It sucks being short due to bad bags, etc. Even slight depth changes can cause issues. Just an old time estimator here.
Very helpful - thank you!
Dude, nice job.
Good job. Only advice I have it for the stakes holding the 2x4s to be lower than the 2x4s and not sticking up so they won't get in the way.
TY
Great, thanks for pointing that out for me. Take care.
King of concrete Mr.Odell there is no impossible for you because you destroy any thing call impossible you number one in world no similar like you sorry my English not good
TY!
Love your enthusiasm dude
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Great video .
Could I use this method to add about a 4'ft by 25' ft strip to join my carport to make it wider? Could I get by without using rebarb or would rebarb have to be used , to support the weight of the car to prevent breakage and/or cracking of the concrete?
Thank you
I would run two bars length ways
WELL DONE - Great instruction - it was clear and informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Odell C. C.
YW