Thanks for great explanation mike!!

As always, a pleasure watching the teamwork

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

In Minnesota, we use 8" concrete for commercial sidewalks in downtown Minneapolis. In most cases we use 3.5" of sidewalks and 6" for for pedestrian crossing landing areas. We use 6" for driveways as well.

Hi Mike, another great video, it's a pleasure watching true artist at work, I hope you are all keeping safe and well, best regards from Australia and I hope you have a great 2020 Christmas and agreat 2021.

thanks mike great video I have learned alot from your videos. poured new steps and will pour new sidewalk in spring. thank you

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Thinking of doing a set of steps, small sidewalk and a pad under a deck. I’ll definitely check out your channel

Great job on the pour, signs of and expert pins are below forms, doubled wood on joints. Its great seeing how other finishers work.

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you 😊. This is helping now

Another great video. Thank you

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Great show.

Very nice, thank you.

Never herd of not using the steel because of trapping air but makes sense great tip thanks

Thank you Mike for posting! I have learned so much about concrete from your efforts and videos!

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Dreznik88

2 күн бұрын

​On a 70 degree day if I pour 5 slump how long should I wait to broom finish?​luv your vids BTW appreciate your help thanks@@MikeDayConcrete

Thank you for the informative video. I've poured and formed very little concrete in my life. Friend of mine decades ago mixed his own Portland cement in a wheelbarrow and poured a walkway/driveway about 80 feet long to his house. Did a great job, and I always wanted to be able to do it. There's a lot that needs done at my house now. Just various projects. Can't afford a truck to bring it each time, so I might find a used mixer somewhere. Idk how in the world my friend was able to mix and pour his that fast out of a wheelbarrow.

Can you do a vid on raising sections of driveway slabs? thanks for the content.

Thank you for the video. Two thumbs up! Perhaps what may have made the video 100% is to explain how you did the vertical expansion joint to the house at the end of the house foundation.

I am thinking of doing a slab for a shed and extending my concrete patio.

I poured concrete for about 5 years. But that was almost 8 years ago was just watching some of your videos to refresh my memory. Wife wants a concrete sidewalk from the front porch across the house about 40 ft long. I'm hoping we both can handle a 4 by 40 an 4 inchs thick. I got everything but Mag float and a broom to finish it . I was gonna but a break ever 4 feet till I watched your video and it was 5 feet I think it was

I am starting to pour a back patio and sidewalk in my yard.

here in MN we love a heavier pad ... that money is well spent

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

He went 8" thick on all the pads we did here.

A well-pounded ground filled with gravel and small rocks prevents it from sinking. This gives a better cushion and protects the concrete from easily cracking. No matter how thick the concrete when the ground is poorly prepared, when they sink from different places, the concrete also starts sinking and cracking.

Mike can you make a video on admixtures and bagged concrete? Basically I got a sampler of admixes when I bought a pallet of concrete and I want to practice before ordering them on a real job. Specifically Portland with air, fiber, water reducer and densifier. How much to add etc. I've done it with rapid set and concrete pharmacy products from the depot but would like to see with portland cause my preliminary experimenting seem to show a difference in workability etc. An idea for the future maybe?

Engineer, nuff' said

@maryglasser404

3 жыл бұрын

Most are morons. Zero common cents.

Good video bro 👌

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Want to do a half court for my kid I’ll be watching thanks

grate to see two girls working in concrete getting stuck in nice one

I'm learning about this right now on my own. I was wondering, at 1:15 Is the board just pushed with side of house and a stake holding it? The reason I ask is, I tried something similar like this and my board moved. Just wonder how you keep it secure. I notice that people use stakes with drill holes. So looking for those but seems to only come in certain sizes. Do they make 3ft stakes with drill holes? I'm making a 2ft high retaining wall in my backyard.

I am getting ready to poor a small walkway from my porch to the driveway and I was wondering should you seal all concrete or just stamped concrete

When screaning the top of concrete I noticed that you did not have a ledge on the existing side of the the home. How do you keep level without a ledge. Did you use the expansion tape for the ledge?

Spring project,so after I trench my walkway , I lay gravel then build my form, that correct , also if am doing 4 inch thick and am using 6”! Boards in that a problem

Thinkin about doin it myself mostly due to the local variety in good concrete guys and availability being months out…or more. Its nearly impossible to get anyone decent to come out at all. Unbelievable really. Thanks for the videos.

Hey I’m of doing my driveway this coming spring ?

What are your thoughts about using more lime in the mix causing the concrete to cure over a longer period of time ?

after watching a lot of Mike Haduck videos, I would prefer pavers where possible

I'm looking to do my own concrete walkway around my house * house is currently bring built * so the ground is already dug up I'll still need to compact it but this will be my first time doing concrete work, any recommendations, tools ? Or suggestions I should follow? I'll be doing it about 4 or 5 feet wide by probably 5-6 feet long sections around the house at a time. Will I still need to cut sections of it if I do the forms in small sections around it? Thanks for the advice

I'm in CA. Been trying to get quotes for a simple 18'x42' patio. No stamping, textures, or colors. Just curious, understanding you're in ME, how much would you quote someone? New build house. Just dirt on a level lot.

Hope you answer me really fast. DIY project. I got a backhoe coming today to dig for a concrete front deck, 20 foot long sidewalk and stairs turning into the driveway. I see tons of vids that use 2x4 as forms. To me, that doesn't seem really thick enough for concrete. I am thinking 2x6 and pourring maybe 5 inches deep. What do you think?

Mike I had a concrete sidewalk poured and they did a horrible job finishing it. It's not flat at all holds water and it drain's towards the house and it's attached to the house. We only get 2 in per year of rain but it looks like a 4 year old did the finish work. Im trying to figure out the best way to get it flat and so it will drain properly. Is there anything I can do? Im only 33 but my digestive system is 5% from complete failure so I don't know what to do. Thanks Ryne

I cant find any videos on this but how would I build a form to pour concrete next to the street, friend has two slabs of sidewalk getting torn up and asked me to help pour it, but im not sure how to form up when its streetside.

First! Hi Mike! 👍

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Hello there!

Is there a reason the foam didn’t go to the base metal? Look to me it didn’t so the lower portion of the slab will push against the house anyway. So foam basically useless? I think your videos are fantastic and clearly you guys know how to place and finish Conctete . As a main contractor in my country it frustrates me that subbies get some basic fundamentals wrong

Thats some bomb-proof sidewalk..With that thickness, would you have added any more joints (and where) if it was just your decision?

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

I might have added one more just for looks. Split the difference with the remaining piece.

Did you epoxy the rebar into the foundation?

My old man use to use what was called a JITTERBUG to COMPACT the concrete - is that not needed anymore ?

Is your expansion foam visible from the top or is there concrete covering it?

How do you charge for extra thickness?

I am interested in your thoughts on this customers request for 8 inch thickness. I live in Virginia and would like to pour some walkways for garage access and oil tank access. I was told by a couple contractors that 4 inches is plenty thick.

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

4" is strong enough, especially with a good gravel base.

Thanks for the video. I live in a rural area and is it easier to to a asphalt drive or concrete. There is only one way in and out so I’m thinking if a try to do concrete I’ll be stuck at home until the concrete cures

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

My driveway was like that too. I drove over it the next day no problems but I used high psi concrete.

@ridinrancher9443

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeDayConcrete thanks for responding. So... 4500psi concrete @ 6in thickness shoulld be good?

Alguien que sepa cómo se llama esa herramienta para nivelar

Im wanting to pour a ft by 28 ft sidewalk

that’s a tough pour, 4” for anything but a small pour like this. I used to mess with the drivers- I would tell them “gimme a 5 9/16” slump! 😅

@carmineredd1198

3 жыл бұрын

sure, just add 500 gallons of fresh Florida seawater, , eh ?

Do you use the edger up against the slab where the foam strip is ?

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

No we don't

do all concrete sidewalks have the same cement mix contents ? if no, who decide on the cement mix contents? The cement companies you're getting your cement mixture from or yourself? Thank you in advance.

@MikeDayConcrete

Жыл бұрын

I tell them what I want, for example 4000 psi with fiber mesh, air-entrainment, and water reducer. Or 3500 psi and so on. They have all the different mix designs already, you just tell them which one you want based on what you're doing.

А вот скажи мне Майк, почему вы бетон не укрываете?

Designed by an engineer. Looks a little overbuilt. By adding rebar to foundation does that negate the expansion pad?

Mike if you ever get into a fight you have serious back up.

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I know. Hopefully I don't need to.

@carmineredd1198

3 жыл бұрын

that's what Mike Tyson's cellie said in IYC. i'll bet Mike spent $50,000 on slams

foam is enough. Rebar to wall is not necessary. Better to let the sidewalk to float.

Why 8" for this walk? I'm sure the engineer-owner had his reason, but it seems like overkill $$. I would think 4" would be a plenty. Especially with 4000# mix, fiber, & wire.

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

It's what he wanted. A little overkill but the areas were small so not a lot of extra money.

@carmineredd1198

3 жыл бұрын

busted up a concrete driveway one day, one guy broke a guaranteed unbreakable sledge hammer handle and then a second one , the thickest was 16'' laid on dirt , tapered down to about 8-1/2'' near the street

@maxwelllucas4877

3 жыл бұрын

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@noeblaze2650

3 жыл бұрын

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@baylorzander4577

3 жыл бұрын

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Why didn't you make the concrete white like most side walks?

I want to do my own. Just got a quote for $13600 . 42 ft 41 inches wide 4 inches deep. Yes crazy

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, I'd get some more quotes. Sounds really high.

@BAKERHUSKIE

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeDayConcrete i think the lady was drunk sent the message at midnight. Got another quote for $1300fron someone else. Next morning.

I was told The foam is to allow the concrete to move incase the land shifts. Might be wrong. But if they were right. What was the point in this case since you added rebar into the wall wouldn’t it crack if the piece poured was to shift?

@psidvicious

3 жыл бұрын

The drilled rebar pins are just to prevent up or down movement due to freeze/thaw cycles (‘heaving’). Some jobs require smooth dowels that are greased or even sleeved before pouring. The foam is to prevent any possible bond between the frost wall and the new concrete. I’m glad Mike uses that super thin foam bcz the 1/2” stuff gets really ugly over time, as it deteriorates.

@GerardoGonzalez-jc1je

3 жыл бұрын

@@psidvicious Bear with me I’m new so my questions are probably retarted haha. so the foam is to prevent the new cement to bond to the old one? Why wouldn’t they want it bonded together? why would they put rebar from the old one to the new one. Wouldn’t that be the same as bonding in a way? I do see how they use rebar like you said to prevent up and down movement. I’m confused.

@psidvicious

3 жыл бұрын

@@GerardoGonzalez-jc1je When an ‘old’ concrete finish is smooth it’s next to impossible to get new concrete to bond to it. It’s called a cold joint. It may ‘stick’ a bit here and there, but for anything structural, a cold joint is always avoided. Personally, I would rather have not put in any expansion material at all, but it may have been specified to use it. The engineer that they were doing this for probably just wanted a little extra insurance that there was no bond between the new and old concretes, so as not to put any unwanted stresses where the design didn’t allow for them.

@GerardoGonzalez-jc1je

3 жыл бұрын

@@psidvicious ahhh ok. Apréciate the explanation 🙏

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, he wanted both. And he caulked the strip-off after removing the top half inch of it.

What 3M Glue do you use?

@terrythomas790

2 жыл бұрын

The sticky stuff. Seriously , Id guess anything that holds long enough until the concrete is poured, and not something that can dissolve the foam.

I’ve got about 1400’ to do coming up…😳

I can't understand you guys i sometime see 3 guys pouring 2000 sq ft slab (mike,Darren, luke) and 5 people pouring only 96 sq ft

It's called a deep broom finish not rough

Mike Haduck masonry is also a great place to learn brick and concrete work. he doesn't have any pay walls for his information.

@jerrodfelice7891

3 жыл бұрын

Mike Haduck also says each mason has his or her own way of doing things and there is no right or wrong way. Day may go into things in great detail that others dont. Plus he provides one on one support which could be invaluable for people running a start up. Just my opinion though.

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

I think I give out plenty of free information, 100's of videos and over 500 pages on my website.

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerrod!

Maybe I missed it back in the Spring - Summer. The girl's story...they wanted to work an interesting job...I'm sure they get a good dollar. They are students too or just want to pursue the trades ?

@joefida7895

3 жыл бұрын

One is his daughter and her friend from college.

Good Lord that's a heavy duty sidewalk😂

Why would you give a bond break and pin with steel to the house??? Doesn't make sense 😕

@steveeppler7994

3 жыл бұрын

Also we drive on 4 inches of concrete in Ohio, why add all that extra 4 inches of concrete weight to an already unstable overdig??? Doesn't make sense??

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Steve, I said in the video the Owner was an engineer. Not my decision just doing what he wanted.

@steveeppler7994

3 жыл бұрын

Gotcha

why didn't you finish showing us the finish product and including stripping the forms

8” thick sidewalk. This is exactly why I laugh at 90% of engineers opinions.

you shouldnt use a custom made walkway that the homeowner wanted. as a beginners guide.. beginners are looking for best practices and the minimum acceptable specs not the maximum in this case

Sounds like a picky client. I’d be feeling stressed

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

In my younger days I would get a little stressed, not any more. 40 years in the business and you've seen them all.

@steveb491

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeDayConcrete outstanding work 👍

Over engineering at it's best.

He’s an over engineer apparently

Lol I love your videos but you call it diy but use a 1000+ dollar self leveling lazer

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

It's 500 on Amazon.

This is actually not a great tutorial this is just a guy talking about what he did