Pouring Concrete For A New Shop: Shop Build #24
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2023
- Dustin Firch and beautiful concrete are a match made in heaven. Dustin answers
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This video should be used in high schools across the world to show that you don't need a college degree to be articulate, mannerly , dependable, or be able to earn good money. What a gentleman Dustin is, and a superb tradesman
You hit the nail right on the head. (no pun intended) well said brother.
If you don't finish college you can probably finish concrete
I second that
The art of making things…. Wonderful to watch you guys work and the laughter that goes with it
Great work and as a strong and dependable 23 year old I wish I saw this in high school, BE A MAN!!!
This is one of the only channels I don’t play the video at 1.5x or 2x the speed. Afraid I’ll miss some wisdoms if I do. Thanks for a great show!
Years ago my daughter got to be a helper for a friend that poured new walkways and driveway for me. She complained about not being able to find a job. He put her to work. I have a picture in my mind of her running the compactor and wiring rebar, that will be at my instant recall for life. She did good but balked at steady employment. She was in nursing school at the time. She learned a valliable lesson that weekend, and will not hesitate to proclaim "Not for Me" She didn't like anything under her nails. She now proclaims to her kids. "Get out of line and I'll make you pour concrete with Uncle Jim"
Dustin looks like someone you wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley… then listening to him leaves you to hope he is the guy you run into in the alley. Scott you have certainly surrounded yourself with some really awesome people. It always warms my heart to see Kenny on your job site. Again, your a great man Scott.
Perfect example of why we shouldn’t make snap decisions, or judge a book by its cover.
Dustin's a great friend of mine, he's the most humble, caring, and sharing man. I bounce a lot of concrete questions/situations off him, and I always learn from him
"Too much is always enough" - I love the wisdom in that saying, when supply is critical.
The one on one with Dustin was spectacular. What an asset to y'all's area. This was an interview we've all been longing for! I'm so glad to have gotten to know him a little bit better.
Well said. I am taken back by the knowledge and calculations involved. These gentlemen are amazing to listen to.
My great grandfather always said, "When the concrete hits the forms, you got a new boss!"
I've been on some great pours, and I've been on some really bad ones. But I have to agree that once you start, you're committed!
It wasn't until this channel that I realized why concrete cost so much.... you are paying for the multiple lifetimes of experience that the crew offers
And hard work! Lol. It's not the one day of pouring it's the two or 4 days of prep and hauling material!!
Ya wish they did the same for our highways 😂
@@tarek3702 just be glad that you don't receive 100% of the government that you actually pay for.
@@sethdistler5332just like bodywork. The majority work comes from preparation for the job. That’s the hard part. The finish is easy fun part
As a plumber since the mid 80's...I can guarantee you it's not a screw up until after the concrete is poured.
I’ve been placing and finishing concrete for 34 years. Residential, commercial, industrial, decorative, precast, you name it there is a good chance I’ve done it in concrete. I really hate videos where the “pros” are doing everything wrong. Giving bad advice. Simply making my trade look bad. The crew you hired was very professional and from what I could see they were doing everything correctly. There are always differences in how concrete is done in different regions but it is essential the same process.
Learning something new is an amazing thing too. I loved the corner bead trick. Clean straight edge and only a few millimetres difference. Love it/stealing it!
At 63 I know exactly what you mean about productivity, even compared to 5 or 6 years ago. The knees are shot and everything aches a bit more than it should.
My favourite thing to tell people is..... " you should have seen me when I was young, I was magnificent ! )
Thats one of the more professional safety squints ive ever seen and ive been on jobs. Calculating that within a half yard is impressive.
Wow, you could see the emotion come flooding out of Scott at the end. The brotherhood of people working together for many years is a beautiful thing to witness and experience.
This channel is a gift, it really is.
It's always a bit hypnotic watching concrete crew work. Part skill, part art, part intuition, and part thermodynamics. Very satisfying.
Happy to see rebar chairs used. There is a least one CZcams concrete guy who never uses them and instead pulls the rebar up as he pours ... all the while his crew is stepping on the rebar pushing it to the very bottom of the slab.
There are 2 kinds of people who repair watches - Watchmakers and people who don’t care what time it is! Every trade and sub-trade accumulates experience and expertise that just isn’t available to the average DIY dude. I drive a concrete delivery truck, and the job difference between a concrete contractor and a general contractor is noticeable. Great video Scot. Thanks.
It’s just like watching Mr Rogers as an adult! Remember the crayon factory….I can watch these till the concrete cures!!! Thanks guys!
Concrete is magic. Mud that turns into rock. Unbelievable.
I love watching skilled people at work. It's inspiring.
Always nice to see an old hand that’s retired helping out the younger guys still at it. Different specialisms of course but the camaraderie is still there without the stress of paying the bills.
You cannot under estimate the education behind a skilled worker . They lay concrete is such an under statement of what they do . To watch someone with the understanding and knowledge of the various interactions with other materials is a beautiful thing to behold !
Love it. Ripper video.
Scott is such a natural in front of the camera. 😊😊
That compactor can beat the heck out of an old man. I know! The funny thing is that none of my younger friends can lift it single handed into and out of a pickemup truck, but I can. Nice video. Thank you.
Your lower back is going to make you pay for things like that eventually.
You're.a one in a million Scott. Most guys your age can't physically do 1/10 of what you do on a regular basis. May God bless you with continued good health brother.
I made myself wooden forms from pallet wood to cast concrete planter boxes with any left over concrete. They pack away flat, just slot together to use, three different sizes. I usually can use up 1/2 a yard that is always spare. They always sell well and stop waste.
Concrete work, especially finishing, is an art form. Awesome work!
I used to run a cement bulker and I had one of the mixer drivers tell me that they all carried a bag of sugar to add to the concrete drum if they had a breakdown to keep the mix from setting. Amazing that 4 lbs of sugar will do that to ( yards of concrete. Thanks for all your posts, I've learned a lot about construction.
Never fail to learn something new every time i watch this channel. It's why i keep coming back. Keep up the good work.
Wow, 65. I feel where I'm at 39, you have more energy then me. I wish I have half your ability to take on a project and run with it... I grew up doing construction and contract work bouncing around, learning as a kid..... I loved it, but I hated working in the heat out here in Phoenix. So I went back to school and moved into the computer science industry where I am now a cyber security lead architect for a fortune 500 financial firm and making more then I ever thought possible.... but I keep looking back and remembering my hard labor days in construction growing up and it miss it. It comes in helpful because my wife and I's first house, I remodled from top to bottom inside and out over our 7 years owning it... and sold the house for more then 6 times what we paid for it... and moved into a band new house we had built.... but construction is hard work, but damn, i found it rewarding and took pride in my work and going places and seeing my work that millions of people see and walk into each year... there is no other feeling of pride IMO... But at this stage in life, I cant see myself starting over... but reminds me of the movie, Office Space... where he hates his computer job and just same thing day in day out and multiple managers getting pissed at you when something happens and they need to blame someone to get their boss off them, and at the end, hes doing construction work and absolutely happy as can be...
Love the concrete vlogs/ tutorials
Concrete guys are just different, in the best possible way.
It's hard work, but it must be very satisfying to see that hard work when it's done.
Having a good concrete guy is important.
Cheers from Tokyo!
I make sure I have my "safety squints" with me at ALL times!😂
Oooh boy ..concreto! I had a cold joint yest on the HOTTEST day so far in Rhode Island😵💫Poured a 10.5yrd patio w/three guys. Today I feel smoked but satisfied. I just love when the ice cream truck shows up:-)as always. A masterful video👌🏼
It's so nice to have a great relationship between builder and sub like this. It's a rare thing unfortunately.
I helped a friend with his washed patio once. He was a general contractor and the "brains" of the operation. He waited too long to wash, and we were out till 11 at night with wire brushes and a power washer trying to get the surface off. He didn't know about the retarder. Thanks to Scott, I'll never make that mistake again.
Love watching a real professional who cares about his trade, and ply that trade to an exacting and excellent level.
perhaps you could have sprayed Form release oil on the corner bead to make it easier to remove it after the pour !
The concrete finishers aren't paid enough money to do their art work ! They can make a pile of Poo look like a finely polished diamond
"Too much is always enough" gotta put that in the book.
If the concrete business were the army, Dustin would be a General... Complete art work from his crew every time no matter the conditions or type of pour they're doing.
The professionals have the touch at their fingertips. It can not be teached but has to be learned and experienced to create a craftsman.
Listening to Dustin it seems there are a lot of similarities between concrete and plastering (here in the UK). You are dealing with chemical reactions which are affected by ambient conditions (temp,humidity,airflow) and also the substrate you are going over. He was talking a language I understand when he said about not doing it after a while and then finding yourself fighting it. You lose the feel for it if you don’t “keep your hand in” as we say over here. You find yourself chasing it rather than running with it. Great to hear another wet-tradesman knowing his craft so well that its hard to explain.
Great video!!As a semi retired contractor who pours only once or twice a year,loved the informative interview with a true mater of his craft!Been following your channel for years and always look forward to the next video,keep up the good work!
Man. that brings back memories. I can smell the concrete. Concrete pumping is a miracle on this earth. 👍👍
I don’t miss concrete work at all. But it an amazing process!!!!
Loving the DJI mics! I use the heck out of them. One of my favorite uses… having a bride drop one down the front of her dress before I cue the father/daughter dance. When dad doesn’t know it’s there, she ends up with a recording of dad at his best. Stuff like that is great to get you through the tough days for years upon years!
I’ve been watching your videos for many years and I’m always impressed with your ability to get the job done right and explain how you did it. I’m your age and stay busy just as you do tho I must admit the aches and pain do take longer to go away. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make the videos there always professional produced.
People who do quality work like Dustin are quite rare.
I'm not sure I totally agree with that. I think it is more that you just don't hear about them, as you hear and see all the negatives about those who do bad work. It's kind of like the news - positive things are rarely deemed newsworthy, it's the negative that interests people and sells. Unfortunately.
Brains over Braun!!! Love from Melbourne, Australia. You are an amazing Tradesman
“ Too much is always enough “❤
This video series was so informative for me. Thank you EC and everyone else involved for making such top quality content.
The details Dustin imparts in this interview are articulated very well. It is so. great to know that there are people out there with his depth of knowledge. Hello there to you, Kenny!
Never gets old watching highly skilled concrete men doing a pour to perfection.
Very impressed with Scott. What a blessing to have such a talented and knowledgeable guy on your team. I loved the interview at the end.
The drywall corner bead is a NICE trick!!!!
True you are an older gentleman. But you are wise and know how to work smarter and not harder.
I'm impressed with how tutorial this video was. I actually enjoyed it all.
Dustin is a pro among pros in the carpentry trade. He's probably forgot more about concrete then I will ever know. Props to Dustin and his crew, exceptional work!!
I did concrete for almost 10 years...union so i was working with alot of different people. When you get with a crew that knows exactly what to do and when to do it the concrete work is almost fun. I miss those days sometimes.
Dustins work is unmatched, the guys take the time to make a great product in the end. Always a great time watching them at work.
Those guys that never let you down, they're becoming fewer & further between... and what a shame that is. Great episode!
A victory outdoors collab would be awesome!
You’re an easy guy to listen to, thank you for passing along a bit of your experience!
Your family is fortunate to have a skilled craftsman both able and willing to lend a hand.
They get got some well poured concrete, you get the pitter-patter of the grandkids feet running atop.
+1 for the old man, job well done sir
Good stuff, nice to see you guys at it again.
At my work we have heavy forklift traffic and there are tons of places that have asphalt to concrete transitions. The asphalt is constantly sinking or compressing right at the transition so you end up with a 1/2” or 1” bump in the tire tracks over time. They always repair it by just cutting the asphalt back a foot and pouring a new concrete strip. That last a couple years. I’ve always thought they should under cut the grade underneath the asphalt a good 6” deep and 6” back so the concrete could flow under the edge of the asphalt. Something to think about. Great work.
Ty for the wrap-up with dustin. Good subs are few and far between.
Great videos I Always Enjoy!
Scott,
I always enjoy your videos. I am mocked by others on one point of your video. You place concrete. It is technically a solid. Was at an early morning event years ago and Larry Shannon, a civil engineer with the Corp of Engineers, asked what I was doing on our job today and I told him I was pouring concrete. Did I ever get schooled on that statement. Just trying to pass along a true piece of information. Keep posting.
Please update the playlist, I want to see EVERYTHING!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Beautiful Job!!!! 🔥🔥🔥 love the detail you explain in your videos !
Every time I watch these videos I miss my Grandpa...😢😢
Another great video. Thank you guys for sharing your knowledge with all of us. It’s truly invaluable
That corner bead is a clever trick !
Keep up the good work!
Nice to see you used supports under your rebar, very professional. I've watched too many videos with contractors who pull up the mesh it while placing concrete. I've also seen older slabs broken up with the mesh at the very bottom for most of the slab.
What a Fantastic video with the pump and Dustin looking forward to the tool video !
Superb - as usual.
Thank you.
sometimes working hard for something other than money is a great feeling i had that same satisfaction when i did all the work on my little brothers first home for free back many moons ago he is no longer with us so it was time well spent looking at the big picture
An excellent video and an even better interview with Dustin at the end! Informative in all of the important details of this project.
Great looking project! The concrete company is outstanding!
Great content as always! And the smiles on the crew shows men having fun on the job, whats better than that?!
Being in the middle of the rust belt I like the fiberglass rebar and basalt. Finally getting around to building myself a cottage. Decided on a remote county in the U.P. of Michigan. Plus I can get great building stone local and cheap. Gonna try to slope towards pipe to cooling tube or drainage to daylight and masonry fire appliances. Either mixing my concrete by hand or gas mixer. 6 feet deep on my piers finally hit a good hard pack. Gotta wet it before you stick it. Masonry loves to wick moisture.
I hope this video helps to keep Dustin, and his crew, busy with all the work they can handle, because his clients will know for certain sure they are not taking a chance using them. Fascinating stuff and super interesting. I think the interview at the end was actually the best bit.
Incredible work!! the walkthrough and explanation as to why things are done..wow! Amazing how much of the finish depends on the feel and experience!
Scott seems to choke up a bit at the end, might just be me, but that speaks volumes to the respect and value that he has for Dustin. Awesome to see, and keep up the good work!
When you work with concrete, you should always have extra concrete delivered so not to run out.
But have a nice new pallet ready. Fill in the openings in the pallet and put pallet frames on it. Then pour the excess concrete into the box. This gives you a big concrete block that can be moved with a pallet jack or machine, and is a perfect heavy work surface to blot a vice to. You can beat, pry and bend all kinds of projects on such a block without it moving.
Looks good. We do it a little different. We finish it just like you did but then we spray it down real good with rugasol, cover it with plastic and then pressure wash it the next morning. We've found that using a garden hose and brooms will leave a little cloudiness when it dries.
great video. I have a lot of respect for good concrete guys, they make a tough job look easy.
This is one of my favorite videos, guys. Interesting and informative. Great editing, and love to hear a concrete man articulate. Nice job
Great Job EC That molasses trick was the greatest almost as great as you. Keep up the great work.
What a great interview with Dustin. It is always interesting & informative listening to an eloquent skilled tradesman who knows his craft! Thanks Scott (& Dustin)!
Concrete hardens due to formation of calcium silicate hydrate. The retarding action of sugar is the prevention of the formation of calcium silicate hydrate. The slab looks good! 18:12
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
I think I remember that old porch from one of your older videos. It was fun to see that again. I had not connected these two jobs before!
Presuming it is, indeed, the same one is great to see how well it held up.
Dustin has to be the most well spoken and well mannered concrete guy I’ve ever heard haha
Thanks for the awesome content and great videos!
What a great overall informative video. Must see for anyone’s first backyard pour.
And BTW, you’re craftsmanship is evident in your verbal prowess as much as it is in the construction world.
Happy to see Dustin and the crew again!!! Happy 4th 🇺🇸
Team work wins the day excellent to see a good crew working together reminds me of the tripping on the old kelly rigs thanks for the content
Never gets old watching the "exposing step" of exposed aggregate concrete