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  • čas přidán 31. 03. 2019
  • #vibrascreed #vibratoryscreed #everythingaboutconcrete
    In this video I'm going to show you how to vibra screed a concrete floor and get it very flat or level.
    This is a 30 yard residential concrete floor pour. We're using our vibratory screed for this one. The most important part to getting a very flat floor using these screeds are the guys raking the mud behind the screed.
    If you have one or two very good "puddlers" that can keep up with the screed guy, you're going to get a nice floor.
    The rakers, or puddlers, have to keep a small roll of concrete behind the screed. Not too much concrete and not too little or you'll get a hump of dip in the floor.
    Another important part is to make sure the ends of the screed are leaving a little "line" in the concrete as you're pulling it back.
    That means your "scoring" on each end and not riding high or digging in to the concrete.
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Komentáře • 139

  • @heathbrinkley5466
    @heathbrinkley5466 Před rokem

    Been in the game 12yrs. learned it from my uncle, 3rd gen mason. Taught me all the tips and tricks 40yrs of experience. I only do flatwork. I pour, pull over on way home, watch other guys pour, go home watch concrete vids on youtube. I think I have a problem. LOL Mike is the best! Thanks for all the vids buddy.

  • @jofasable
    @jofasable Před 5 lety +5

    the best concreting crew I have ever seen at work. look after them well.

  • @dazzadazza5255
    @dazzadazza5255 Před 4 lety +2

    Hey mate thanks for sharing you knowledge with us. Over here in Australia it's hard to get a boss or older experienced guy to explain things in depth so thanks very much.

  • @billrenwick9026
    @billrenwick9026 Před 4 lety +4

    Iv had a vibra screed for about 8 years love it it leaves the surface smooth so there's less bull floating to do takes away a lot of strain on my stomach ,back and shoulders .its a great tool I've had lots of concrete delivery drivers ask where I bought it

  • @jwd888
    @jwd888 Před 3 lety

    its an art this working in tandem, you and your crew has it nailed down.

  • @jamesstrikwerda414
    @jamesstrikwerda414 Před 4 lety

    I'm a concrete guy in Michigan, just trying to get my own business rolling. I just wanted to compliment your crew on pouring out all ten before even cutting a pad. U guys got your stuff together!

  • @trevormiller5495
    @trevormiller5495 Před 5 lety +1

    You guys are so smooth, not killing yourself but getting it down fast. No wonder you like to post it to CZcams.

  • @ebk304
    @ebk304 Před rokem

    Awesome as always brother

  • @jamesstrikwerda414
    @jamesstrikwerda414 Před 4 lety

    U also give your guys props... awesome

  • @CSX2665
    @CSX2665 Před 4 lety

    you've earned yourself a sub bud...working with a crew of 10 guys (me included) what this video shows is all too familiar such as the guy pouring the hose from the pump along with the vibra screed operator and the guys raking the concrete it is definitely interesting and something different everyday than the average 9-5 job and yes we too use marshalltown tools very good indeed

  • @acousticpick
    @acousticpick Před 5 lety +1

    not only a contractor but also a DJ haha... great work. I enjoy your vids

  • @juniorgittens7056
    @juniorgittens7056 Před 4 lety +3

    Your team is very professional, the floor looks absolutely level

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  Před 4 lety

      We strive for perfection!!

    • @hcvberlin
      @hcvberlin Před 3 lety

      what I see as very unprofessioal is that there is no insulation installed against the walls to let the slab extend! This is an obligation!

  • @nosretep1960
    @nosretep1960 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the music! Being concrete over 50 years.

  • @ChristianHernandez-rq1wr

    Some of the best video out here

  • @zamanicanaan4733
    @zamanicanaan4733 Před 5 lety

    great job as always.

  • @tomrogers775
    @tomrogers775 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'm here in Ireland,love your videos, great work,if I was younger I'd ask you for a job,is 57 to old😢

  • @keemonthebeat1854
    @keemonthebeat1854 Před 5 lety

    awesome vids.. great tips man!

  • @jonathanr1556
    @jonathanr1556 Před 4 lety +4

    That’s what I call Precision, you guys work your way out in battle formation and gentlemen no rushing or panicking 👍

  • @afbigfish1
    @afbigfish1 Před 3 lety +1

    Like watching a well orchestrated symphony.

  • @joeturbo64
    @joeturbo64 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow you guys are amazing

  • @hikinglaserscreed8094
    @hikinglaserscreed8094 Před 4 lety +1

    Good work!

  • @AngelCastillo-yr8my
    @AngelCastillo-yr8my Před 4 lety

    Good job good job working in Concreto

  • @betterthanujiujitsu
    @betterthanujiujitsu Před rokem

    just got a vibra screed 2 and get to use it Monday. they are back savers for sure. question do you prefer the non orbital floats? i notice your not using them.

  • @Smith-os1ho
    @Smith-os1ho Před 4 lety +1

    What hand towels would you usually use on a job, cheers, great videos

  • @falseprofit4u
    @falseprofit4u Před 2 lety

    Love my vibro screed,,,, my back and shoulders love it even more.

  • @larryburgoyne4264
    @larryburgoyne4264 Před 3 lety

    Hey Mike great video. Im going to order a Shockwave. I wanted to order the 14ft screed but will get the 12 if you think it makes a difference to learn with? Do you use a certain size you prefer or just depends on the job size? Thanks. Been hand screeding for 40 years but getting too old!

  • @BenBNC
    @BenBNC Před 2 lety +1

    Mike you’re an inspiration to me. I’m a 30 year old finisher with 6 years experience in concrete. I’m confident in my skills and want to have a business like you have one day. Watching your content gives me hope that one day I can achieve that. Now all I need is good help like Luke and Darren!

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  Před 2 lety +2

      You'll find a good helper. When you do treat him/her like family and pay them well.

  • @mikebolinger5359
    @mikebolinger5359 Před 4 lety +2

    How do you keep the power screed from sinking? I’ve used mine a handful of times and it always seems like one or both ends will sink down a little bit. I have a Marshall town with a 12’ board.

  • @celticstoneworks.construct4570

    Been thinking of buying one of these for awhile now. How good are they!

  • @Harrisonweightman
    @Harrisonweightman Před 4 lety

    What slump do you like to order your concrete at for driveways, patios, and floors like this and garage floors etc? I never know the best one and it always seems pretty stiff when It gets to the site

  • @arthurfiorillo8591
    @arthurfiorillo8591 Před 4 lety

    they make a plastic strip that you embed in the slab for the control joints? have you ever used it ?

  • @TheSweetswed
    @TheSweetswed Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks Mike. I work in Concrete and trying to learn since my Boss always leaves me with the other guy and I dont get to learn or use certain things enough. My Boss always does the Screed and Power trowel so I am always doing the hand work and grunt shit. Tried the Power Trowel n its harder then it looked.I'm raking and when my Boss doesnt get the pump truck i am wheel barrow. I want to use the Bull Float n need to get better at the power trowel

    • @lowflynn1789
      @lowflynn1789 Před 5 lety

      trev N I need more experience on taking behind the viper

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  Před 4 lety +1

      Just keep asking him to let you try things. Watch how he does it and copy that.

  • @mikedee7381
    @mikedee7381 Před 2 lety

    Maybe a weird question to you, but if you power screed and bull float how important is troweling and what does troweling do in that case

  • @bradhill4590
    @bradhill4590 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video! Do you trust the vibra screed the same as a screed board to not leave humps and dips? Is it as accurate? Thanks! I learn a lot from you!

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  Před 5 lety +1

      At first we didn't, but as we got better using it we do now. We don't use it on floors that have a slope, just flat floors.

  • @brandoneldridge2968
    @brandoneldridge2968 Před 5 lety +2

    Great video Mike! I like your channel and what you’ve got going on. I’d love to get in contact with you and have you as a mentor.

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  Před 5 lety

      Brandon - Listen to this Friday's Q&A video. In the beginning of the video I talk about a way I can mentor people like yourself.

  • @mattc1218
    @mattc1218 Před 4 lety +2

    I've been watching you for a while now and this is a great video like the others. One thing I CAN NOT figure out to save my life is this: how are you getting the floor within 1/16" if you're not running the screed on form boards or using screed pins? I understand you're using the topcon but everything in the middle seems to be eyeballed.
    The way you do it seems to be common practice. I'm just hoping to gain a very complete understanding of why and how the elevation is spot on. Thanks!

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  Před 4 lety +3

      If you watch the video back you'll see us making "wet pads" in the concrete using the laser and grade stick. We screed our pads in the middle using these wet pads. Then we use the power screed from these screed pads. It's all set with the laser. Really accurate.

    • @dmj4489
      @dmj4489 Před 4 lety

      Used a laser dude

  • @gumballer133
    @gumballer133 Před 3 lety

    Do you have to adjust the pitch of the Vibra screed much while you are using it?

  • @JP-ei8it
    @JP-ei8it Před 5 lety +1

    Very nice to see the wet screed struck by hand. Using the vibra strike for screed line is hack.

  • @kitejkoch
    @kitejkoch Před 2 lety

    Can you ride a vibra screed on top of your form boards along the edges as you pour a slab?

  • @JamesSmith-si2mz
    @JamesSmith-si2mz Před 4 lety

    Will you do a how to use a come along video

  • @marcusirwin1824
    @marcusirwin1824 Před 3 lety

    Does bull floating right after you screed buy you more time? Or was it just ready to float?

  • @johndelawder6062
    @johndelawder6062 Před 4 lety +1

    What is the lazar you said to use

  • @aubreysmith3057
    @aubreysmith3057 Před 11 dny

    What type of mix are you using? Slump? Plasticizer?

  • @GabyLopez-ow4wy
    @GabyLopez-ow4wy Před 4 lety

    Did you have to vibrate the concrete first or the vibra screed does that job too?

  • @concreteninja
    @concreteninja Před 5 lety +7

    It would be awesome to pour a slab with no mesh or steel in it . In Australia the only time we do that is on a gutter 👍 that’s good guys 👌🤙🏻🎥

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  Před 5 lety +2

      It is awesome. Mostly on house floors though. Inside a frost wall there's no need for mesh or rebar unless it's structural. Makes the pour go easy.

    • @berzerkgeezer6513
      @berzerkgeezer6513 Před 4 lety

      Concrete Ninja thinks he is an engineer everytime he hits the glass pipe. This idiot doesn't realise the slab has nowhere to go! It's locked in the surrounding walls. Open free standing house slabs require "reo" or rebar because they have nothing locking them in. Fiber mesh prevents cracks better then rebar but rebar prevents widening of the cracks better . This fuck face always talks shit about how yanks do concrete but he can't do it properly himself, just watch this snail screed....its hilarious to say the least.

  • @dantepalomba7356
    @dantepalomba7356 Před měsícem

    Can you use these on sloped concrete?

  • @utot0210
    @utot0210 Před 2 lety

    DO YOU NEED REBAR OR FABRIC REBAR ON THIS PROJECT

  • @dukhtr3
    @dukhtr3 Před 4 lety

    Great videos!! Just found your videos. Have u ever tried to pour the all the footings with the first truck? I find by pouring the footing first you don't have as bad of a wet spot when power troweling. Just a thing to try. We can all learn a little from each other. Keep up the great videos

  • @kandg8277
    @kandg8277 Před 3 měsíci

    how do you know the areas are level in all directions (not flat) without using a laser screed?

  • @bencoconcrete8046
    @bencoconcrete8046 Před 3 lety

    We are having a problem with our whiteman power screed not propelling itself as it's supposed to do. It runs, it vibrates, but it will not propel itself. It has something to do with the worm not functioning properly. Anybody know anything about this?

  • @gabrielsalazar8857
    @gabrielsalazar8857 Před 5 lety +1

    Looks like i can learn alot on your page.if this screed is alot better why soesnt everyone use it.just asking .im ganna pour a parking lot for a customer. We are ganna use 300psi with 1 1/2 rock and with fiber mesh so i can saw just the next day does that sound ok .5 inch thick with 1/2 rebar

  • @paulp8251
    @paulp8251 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Mike,
    Do you use vibrascreed for exterior pours or strictly interior? Love your channel and no bs
    Thanks, Paul

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  Před 4 lety

      If it 's a large "flat" exterior pour I do. Why do you ask?

    • @paulp8251
      @paulp8251 Před 4 lety +1

      Mike Day Everything About Concrete
      Hi Mike,
      I’ve heard from some that vibrascreeds can trap bleed water and can cause durability issues with exterior slabs exposed to freeze thaw. I would love try a vibrascreed for driveways but I would hate to have any problems with durability. Are there procedures or mix design that change when you use the vibrascreed on exterior projects?
      Thanks again for your videos and helping out others in the industry,
      Paul

    • @Harrisonweightman
      @Harrisonweightman Před 4 lety

      Mike have you ever had any issues with trapped bleed water, like that guy was saying. I mean I know tons of guys that will say all kinds of junk to justify why they don't use anything but the one, and only method they have ever learned, Id trust you over anyone saying they are not good for exterior work.

    • @elbuggo
      @elbuggo Před 3 lety

      @@paulp8251 Good point. I understand vibrascreeds are banned in many locations because they can easily be misused and leave a very poor surface of the final product. The concrete mix can separate and the bleed water can be trapped. Should not use vibrascreeds for optimal results, and you really have to know what you are doing. Floors in homes where the surface will be covered isn't so important as long as it is flat. Some of the roller screed people talk about these things.

  • @jenningsmarcus7814
    @jenningsmarcus7814 Před 5 lety

    No rebar even in grade beams?

  • @6Albey9
    @6Albey9 Před 11 měsíci

    What kind of slump do you prefer when using a vibra-srcreed?

  • @harleyjune1233
    @harleyjune1233 Před 4 lety +1

    where is the rebar or cables? what kind of slab is this? is it common for basements to not have reinforcement? nice video

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  Před 4 lety +1

      It has fibermesh in the concrete for reinforcement, no need for rebar inside a foundation wall like this if the sub-base is installed and compacted properly.

    • @jamesstrikwerda414
      @jamesstrikwerda414 Před 4 lety

      Cables are used in suspended parking structure s

    • @jamesstrikwerda414
      @jamesstrikwerda414 Před 4 lety

      He did that basement above with mesh

  • @excelcontractor
    @excelcontractor Před 3 lety +1

    What slump do you use for use with your power screeding?

  • @chadhanson3431
    @chadhanson3431 Před 4 lety +1

    When you screed with the 2x4 you are just freehanding? No pipes laid down?

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  Před 4 lety +1

      Yea, free handing off a wet pad.

    • @chadhanson3431
      @chadhanson3431 Před 4 lety

      We always went off pipes and pulled the pipes along. That was back in the early 80's. Seems like things have advanced quite a bit since then. @@MikeDayConcrete

  • @joannekillian5762
    @joannekillian5762 Před 4 lety +1

    What brand vibrascreed do you prefer

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  Před 4 lety

      I'm using the shockwave currently. It's from Marshalltown.

  • @tommac5411
    @tommac5411 Před 2 lety

    No rebar?

  • @alfaucko
    @alfaucko Před 3 lety

    I thought Mike was going to start rapping to that XD

  • @dmj4489
    @dmj4489 Před 4 lety +1

    Whats the teuxk not to sink or leave shit way too high?

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  Před 4 lety

      Just experience and practicing. It's easy after a while.

  • @jeremysmithay2547
    @jeremysmithay2547 Před 3 lety +1

    What Viber screed do you recommend? Thank you.

  • @davidneufeld8389
    @davidneufeld8389 Před 4 lety +1

    Do you like the bullfloat better than the channel float

  • @shanefonville5118
    @shanefonville5118 Před 4 lety +2

    Use a wheelbarrow, to much wasted concrete. You guys have a good crew, work good together. Keep up the great work

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  Před 4 lety

      It would take 3 times as long to pour with a wheelbarrow. Waste is about 1/2 yard of concrete. Plus both my guys have hurt their backs wheeling concrete, it's not worth it. Much easier to pump.

  • @jasonfeucht4482
    @jasonfeucht4482 Před 4 lety +1

    What brand is your power screed?

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  Před 4 lety

      I currently use two brands now. The Shockwave my Marshalltown and The Screedemon from MBW, Inc.

    • @mattd3933
      @mattd3933 Před rokem

      ​@@MikeDayConcrete Hello Mike I'm curious which vibra screed you like better between the two you have? Thanks

  • @almetcalf
    @almetcalf Před 5 lety +11

    Could leave the music out. I'd rather hear machines.

    • @danray104
      @danray104 Před 2 lety

      The video is sped up, so the vibrascreed would sound like a hornets nest

  • @ryanrambaran4578
    @ryanrambaran4578 Před 3 lety

    I don't see any reinforcements. Won't the slab crack.

  • @6.8outdoors76
    @6.8outdoors76 Před 5 lety +2

    Do you not have to have solid edges to run the screed? I see you are using the level instead of grade stakes.

  • @ukghconst
    @ukghconst Před 5 lety

    Looks like you have some retarders in concrete reduced water.
    I put level mounds in using laser, lay edge beam 300mm wide to my level mounds, another about 3-4m wide another beam, about 3/4 way done i then do another beam, so on, concrete doesn't dry out, tamp/float from my semi drying beams.
    By using laser get variation about +/- 8mm, about what I get from non readymix, using concrete 1 bag mixer.

  • @432b86ed
    @432b86ed Před 4 lety +3

    Music?? Ah, now I'm forced to mute and I won't know when to un-mute.

  • @stever2830
    @stever2830 Před 4 lety +2

    I was a Finisher for 30 years and find it hard to believe you're getting that floor that flat. That's almost a Super Flat floor .. Getting that using Conventional methods is almost impossible

  • @joeolszewski3516
    @joeolszewski3516 Před 5 lety

    What mix did you use. Crete looks good.

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  Před 5 lety

      It's a 3500 psi 3/4 stone mix. It's very nice to pour with and finish.

  • @danwalters5198
    @danwalters5198 Před 4 lety

    Tip of the day, get rid of 2” edgers, drop the music. Is a 12’blade or a 14’ blade the best, would a 10’blade be two small.... I’m going to say I’ve poured over 5000 floor, I doubt if I ever got one within a 1/16” of a inch which would give you a 1/8” Tolerance. I congratulate you that in my book is extremely good. If someone would call me up and say they have a puddle of water on the floor I tell them through a nickel in there and see if the Buffalo drowns. If they say he drowned I say thanks for letting me know we’ll work on that and do better next time.

  • @everettbrown9235
    @everettbrown9235 Před 4 lety

    You had me, until you said 1/16 of an inch. I don't care how good you are dude, I've been doing this s*** my whole life, and I don't care how good you think you are oh, but to mislead the audience in telling us your slab is within 1/16 of an inch, LMFAO, good luck with that buddy LOL!

  • @danwalters5198
    @danwalters5198 Před 4 lety

    It would have taken me a hour to a hour and a half to pour out that floor. I fig around15 minutes to dump out a 10 yard truck.

  • @beebaboysshahbaazpuria6033

    I am vibra screed 5 years

  • @beebaboysshahbaazpuria6033

    I am concrete finisher.

  • @baxter265
    @baxter265 Před 5 lety

    Where is the rebar?

    • @MikeDayConcrete
      @MikeDayConcrete  Před 5 lety +2

      There's no need for rebar in a house floor that's inside a foundation. The concrete is 3500 psi with fibermesh reinforcement. It has sawed contraction joints to spec. rebar is overkill for a floor like this, it only has foot traffic.

  • @jamesstrikwerda414
    @jamesstrikwerda414 Před 4 lety

    What u forgot to say is the experience you need to run the screed. It's definitely not diy

  • @deejay3644
    @deejay3644 Před 5 lety +3

    lolololol again 1/16 of a inch NO WAY id love to be the one running a stringline to see that floor lolol

    • @stevensgordan5998
      @stevensgordan5998 Před 4 lety

      Exactly

    • @jaredmiller7027
      @jaredmiller7027 Před 3 lety

      Of course it won't withing a 16th if your using a strong line to check. String lines sag

    • @jaredmiller7027
      @jaredmiller7027 Před 3 lety

      Check that with a laser. Bet its not 16th in the whole slab but maybe 16th in 10' not hard for a 16th in 10'

  • @doughenderson8532
    @doughenderson8532 Před 4 lety +2

    Music off please

  • @mrmeener625
    @mrmeener625 Před 5 lety

    bull floating a waste of time. has to be done while concrete is to wet leaves lines. with a power trowel no need for stupid bull floating

  • @fth5263
    @fth5263 Před 4 lety +1

    Please don't put music in the clip