So many people have so much time on their hands that they watch videos all day that they have no interest in just to complain about it in the comments.
I drove a concrete truck for a few years and poured many tons, and seen many projects done (BIG & small) One thing for sure is adding too much water on concrete is one of the main reasons for cracks. Too much water can ruin the integrity of the concrete strength. Actually the less water you add the better, in most cases. But I am curious as to the amount of water you added, and how sure are you that you added enough water!
This is the 1st time we’ve done this but followed steps from other channels. 1 mist wait 1 hour. 2nd mist wait 1 hour. After the 2nd mist it forms a crust. Then shower every hour 2 showers for every inch. So I did 6 showers. After the forms are removed the sides are slick just like wet pour. Now I know this isn’t as strong or as good as wet but this will be the floor of a storage building. I wouldn’t do this if I was driving on it. It’s easy simple and I don’t have to pay someone a high price to finish it. It works!! I will have a full video up soon. Check out the results. Thanks!!!
@workingbettertogether4882 it would have cost you the cost of tools and water to save you from having to do it correctly the second time because it won't last anywhere close to doing doing it right the 1st time. 🙄
All the concrete I had poured at my house when I built it cracked the 1st week. Not going to last?????? Is it going to get up and leave??? We shall see.
Stupid argument. If dry pour was a good idea that lasted, why would companies waste hundreds of thousands/millions on concrete trucks and mixing/pumping.
I know all concrete cracks and I’m certain this method is not as strong but for this purpose of just a floor in a storage building should be fine. Watch the full length video hopefully this Saturday and you can see what it looks like when I take the forms off. It looks poured. But yes….I do expect it to crack just like my driveway and sidewalks and patio. Another bonus is the cost savings of getting someone to finish it if it was wet pour ….and actually getting someone here to do it. It was actually fun doing this.
@@workingbettertogether4882how does it depend on what it's use is for? Mixing concrete is better in EVERY single way. Read the description on the bag ffs how dumb and stubborn are you?
Why waste the money? Just mix the concrete up and then place it.
So many people have so much time on their hands that they watch videos all day that they have no interest in just to complain about it in the comments.
@@dross10001 Excellent comment!
Post a video on this slab after the winter.
Definitely going to wait and see what it does over the next winter. But our ground very seldom freezes so I don’t think that will be an issue.
On next weeks episode we’ll show you how to use a jackhammer.
Did it end up with a low spot and did it crack under any loads yet?
No low spots and no cracks as of now but there will be no loads on this slab like vehicles. I’m going to frame walls and use it as a storage building.
😂 when will people learn this doesn't work...
I drove a concrete truck for a few years and poured many tons, and seen many projects done (BIG & small)
One thing for sure is adding too much water on concrete is one of the main reasons for cracks. Too much water can ruin the integrity of the concrete strength. Actually the less water you add the better, in most cases. But I am curious as to the amount of water you added, and how sure are you that you added enough water!
This is the 1st time we’ve done this but followed steps from other channels. 1 mist wait 1 hour. 2nd mist wait 1 hour. After the 2nd mist it forms a crust. Then shower every hour 2 showers for every inch. So I did 6 showers. After the forms are removed the sides are slick just like wet pour. Now I know this isn’t as strong or as good as wet but this will be the floor of a storage building. I wouldn’t do this if I was driving on it. It’s easy simple and I don’t have to pay someone a high price to finish it. It works!! I will have a full video up soon. Check out the results. Thanks!!!
@@workingbettertogether4882 I think it’ll be fine. The rebar will definitely help.
This will be broken up into pieces don’t do this.
NEVER EVER
For the time, money and effort, just do it right.
It was easy and $350 bucks. How much you think it would cost for a concrete truck and someone to finish it???? I know how much!!
@workingbettertogether4882 it would have cost you the cost of tools and water to save you from having to do it correctly the second time because it won't last anywhere close to doing doing it right the 1st time. 🙄
All the concrete I had poured at my house when I built it cracked the 1st week. Not going to last?????? Is it going to get up and leave??? We shall see.
All concrete cracks! If done right this will last
Stupid argument. If dry pour was a good idea that lasted, why would companies waste hundreds of thousands/millions on concrete trucks and mixing/pumping.
This has to crack bad , I get the bag when it gets wet but this concrete needs a level of water to be added in order for it to retain the PSI correct
I know all concrete cracks and I’m certain this method is not as strong but for this purpose of just a floor in a storage building should be fine. Watch the full length video hopefully this Saturday and you can see what it looks like when I take the forms off. It looks poured. But yes….I do expect it to crack just like my driveway and sidewalks and patio. Another bonus is the cost savings of getting someone to finish it if it was wet pour ….and actually getting someone here to do it. It was actually fun doing this.
When you jump on that ther would be a 👣
Please stop dry pouring it’s not worth it!
Depends on how the pad is used.
I agree if you're gonna do a job you may as well do it right!!!
@@workingbettertogether4882how does it depend on what it's use is for? Mixing concrete is better in EVERY single way. Read the description on the bag ffs how dumb and stubborn are you?
???😂😂
quick Crete is crap