We polish concrete for a living and man 'o man do we wish everyone would finish out a slab like you do!

@DIRT-BOSS

18 күн бұрын

Thanks man I always tell the customer it's going to look like a granite countertop!

Great that you have the kid picking up the trade also. It's always hard to find people that will work. Great job!!

@DIRT-BOSS

Жыл бұрын

Yes hes a great guy

Love the informative video’s. I’m getting ready to build my small retirement home and I think I’m gaining enough confidence by watching your videos to pour my concrete. I guess the worst that could happen is to have to Jack hammer it out and start all over. I enjoy leaning new things.

The pride in your work shows, my friend. Thanks for sharing!

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dale 😁

i love how you are teaching the youngsters something that will remain with them for life...i was raised that way as well...even when i didnt want to, lol...

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

For sure me too !

As always Dirt boss nice job , your work is always top notch, looking forward to the next one

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian!

You feel it after using a power towel... hold on! Its amazing... even though the concrete has a slight moisture to it when power toweling... that little bit of extra water is big help from burning the surface or the power towel blades... you don't get that bite with the blades. Aewsome job Mike!

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir exactly

I respect your backbreaking labor here. My did owned his own flatwork business. Great pour! That driver did a nice job too.

@DIRT-BOSS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great to watch. We are planning a 20x20 shop extension from the garage!

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Nice Good luck !

well done! I am planning to lay a similar size slab soon, and your instructions come in very handy. thanks a lot!

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks please subscribe

What a great contractor,bravo!

You're awesome! Your eye for perfection is appreciated!

I get the impression you run a couple sites at once! thanks for this video! and explaining the rebar

WOW! New one yesterday, new video today! Thanks! I'm not 2 minutes in and the tilting bucket was already doing it's thing. So valuable! So great to see the weather in your favor. Did you get anything to drink or sacrifice yourself for the floor? That's dedication, right there - the job comes first. Nice job MIKE (& crew) and thank you for another one! Sonny (CT)

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sonny 💪🏼

“BACK ON SITE “Got the right concrete truck this time mike 😂 getting her done the right way nice work young jj seems to be learning quick with you and Nikko as always nice work dirt boss

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Yes thank you

@dplane2855

3 жыл бұрын

You guys work like a bunch of 90 year old chicks. Remind me to never contact you guys to do a slab

Hey Mike you do a damn good job. Thanks for the video.

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

Good lookin' slab! You guys do nice work for sure!

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil

Thank you sir ! I just learned so much from you and your so good and cool at teaching it! I’m trying to buy a home and I want a 2 car I can epoxy and make my office and I you thought me so much about how to plan my plot and code and material . Thank you!!!!

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Nice your welcome

I’m so glad you did this video . I’m about to build my shop slab 33x26. .the blueprints are just like this

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@DirtBrute

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t normally do concrete so should be interesting

@BackFire10mm

3 жыл бұрын

Put some larger footers in. Good luck

What impresses me is the amount of care you put into each job. That is what separates the men from the hacks. Quality is an immeasurable thing, and quite elusive judging from the previous contractor on the job. Were I a potential customer and I saw this video, there would be no doubt as to whom I would hire. Gotta love a contractor who as a matter of routine makes 4 to 5 passes with the power trowel to make sure the floor sets right, who leaves nothing to chance. Your picture should be under the word Quality in the dictionary.

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much!

@edwardgarea7650

3 жыл бұрын

Only telling the truth.

Hey it's great to see quality work by professionals these days. You can tell you learned old school and graduated to technology. The job was run so smooth and your men knew where to be and when. None of that mindless worker wondering micromanaging boss nonsense just business. Well done gentlemen. Wish you much pro$perou$ $uc$e$$. P.S- I'm a first time viewer but just subscribed and liked. Look forward to future vids

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy much appreciated

Excellent quality workmanship! Nice job, sir!

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud

Great start to finish video on how it "should be done". Love the one man power screed. You are a true craftsman that your employees seem to look up to and respect. No need for knee boards with a power trowel. I was wondering if a plastic vapor barrier under the slab would have been an extra? How do they attach the framing to the slab? For what ever reason here in Texas the front discharge mixers have not caught on. I know the first time I saw one as a kid in Connecticut in the 70's I was sure we were being invaded by the Ruskies. LOL

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Yes no vapor barrier needed for code because it's not heated or living space.. Yes would be an extra... Front discharge trucks are a must!! No need for anchor bolts they are going to tapcon or thunderstruck it down.. That way I could run the power trowel through the whole area and get a flat floor. Thanks

Nice size slab to train the new guy. Went well for you and plenty of air over the slab. Don't you wish they all went that easy.

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir definitely

I watched many concret videos on yt but very view keeping check of rebar overlap and concret coverage. Keep up the good work. Greetings from germany.

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

you make it look very easy because you are gifted

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

Is that Smiley face for me?! 🥰 Great Job on the floor!!

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

😁 of course!

@sonnyblazer5504

4 жыл бұрын

Now, you know he saw 'you' when he put the smile on that face he made. You (the you) are a big part of what gets us through our days and always know that! Have a good one! Sonny (CT)

@mrs.dirtboss

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sonny!! ☺️

It is so fun watching concrete pours...I just subscribed & Liked...PS...thanks for showing the 10 bucks a foot here...2 trips and done(plus grade)

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! Your welcome

Dame Dirt Boss you do it all

Beautiful work and I am changing the plan on my shed pour to include the rebar, thx! I will never understand why people build 20 x 20 garages, absolutely too small.

@DIRT-BOSS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@stevemazz3121

2 жыл бұрын

In many areas if you build 400 sq ft of smaller building you don't need a building permit.

Great job I'm impressed.

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

when we did our garage a few houses ago...we signed all our initials on the floor in the 4 corners. :) nice job.

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I always tell the homeowner especially when they have kids !

Thank you. Great job.

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed

Great job and great video. Have a good day.

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

You too bud!

Fixing someone's mess. Don't u love it. Great job.

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah i hear ya there!

Oh give me that Kubota! Very nice machine...

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

you make it look easy good job

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Very nice work!

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave

You guys do great work

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff 👍🏼

You do some really nice concrete work Mike 👍🏻

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks FTG!

Excellent job 👍!!!

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dutch

Great info and nice job!

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

In Florida we can't have any rebar have contact with dirt and trucks can't wash out in yard have to have wash box on site. But great job

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Really thanks for sharing

Been in on some do-overs. Ugly. But there is no doubt at all that they got the right guy to undo and do it right. Great crew!

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks joe!

Another fine job bossman. !!!! 😎

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

GOOD AFTERNOON

Great help is hard to find. Hope you prosper ten fold.

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud!

Great teamwork!

@DIRT-BOSS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Awesome job done the right way the other one must be smoking some bad stuff can't even do things right. If you want it done right call the Dirt Boss one time all it takes

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

NICE LITTLE MACHINE .

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud

That concrete guy really helped with placing the muck where it was needed , great job . 🇬🇧

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Yes he did He's one of their best!

@auassassin787

3 жыл бұрын

Ya dude that's his f-ing job lmao

Nice job!

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike much appreciated!

just love videos so much info. I think you should be trads teacher

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terrell I appreciate that!

Pretty good my friend 👍

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy Thanks for watching

Good job my brother 👍👍👍

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

it's hard to beat a powered screed. Good looking job take over. What was the other guy doing a monolithic pour? Sometimes people get in over their heads. Good work again Mike.

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

yeah he was trying thanks Mike

Always scares me to take over a job that someone has walked away from. There are two sides to every story, usually miscommunication. I would say at least half of the time it is the homeowner going with the cheapest price and hiring someone who has no business doing the work. Excellent work, keep it up

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks And that is correct most of the time.

THIS IS SO NICE

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much !

@annettesanchez6191

3 жыл бұрын

@@DIRT-BOSS NO PROBLEM ANYTIME

Nice work. I would have left more out of the ground due to moisture and siding. Do you have any moisture issue in the building without using a a barrier before the pour?

@DIRT-BOSS

2 жыл бұрын

No Cold storage does not call for vapor barrier

Lookin crispy DB! Got the whole squad out on this one. #TheAlaskanSlab

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah Thanks bud! 💪🏼

Bloody awesome job 😎🇦🇺👌

@DIRT-BOSS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I was just looking for some Merch from your channel meng

Thank you!

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Thanks for watching Greg

nice and informative!!!

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Noah please subscribe

Nice. We just did one last weekend.

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet I like those type of slabs good money makers.. In-N-Out!!

Great Job fellas.

@DIRT-BOSS

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Intresting concrete truck 🇨🇦

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that's all we have around here Thanks for watching

You did the finish passes with the power trowel 4-5 times, is there something you look for to know is time for the next hit, or do you go again after a certain amount of time?

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

First thing between passes go opposite directions on the slab.. also.. I always step on it make sure the concrete's not sticking to the bottom of my boots.

Great work and videos! I have a question, you pull the rebar up before covering it with concrete, but aren't you just pushing it back down when you walk on it right after? I've seen other crews use hooks to pull the rebar up before leveling the top off. Have you ever double checked to see if you have a couple of inches underneath the rebar? Just curious, thanks!

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Good questions I have other videos showing that cuz people do bring that up a lot The rebar or wire will not go back down because it stays up in the rocks 2" the floor

@evypr0ductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@DIRT-BOSSThanks for the quick reply and explanation! Sorry for the repeating question.

Excellent

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

cheap is usually expensive. the client did well to hire another contractor. nice job

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Yup thanks

Hello, what is your charge for a 20x20 slab? The same Alaskan slab you did here? Thank you

Nice job

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul

Nice 👍

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

Mike...because the thickness varies, how do you calculate concrete for a mono slab? So, even though there are no footers per se, the freeze and thaw cycles will not have any negative effect on the slab?

@DIRT-BOSS

2 жыл бұрын

The slab is meant to float as one. To figure the haunch you. Figure it as a footer

Can ab3 which is a dusty stone that compacts hard be used for a base for concrete? Is there a reason to use ab3 or stone at certain situations.

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Yes that's what we call crusher run we use that all the time..

Does the rebar not sink to the bottom when you walk over it during screed etc.?

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

No it does not we lift it and it does not go down I show that in many videos

Mighty fine slab

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

@jmac88022

4 жыл бұрын

@@DIRT-BOSS this household loves ya madman. Keep up the mint work

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

@@jmac88022 Thanks My People!! 😁

Aren’t “J” bolts embedded in the concrete required along the edges?

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

No thunder stud after

Nice work. Couple questions. Why no vapor barrier? And what kind of tilt bucket on the skid? That things bad ass!

@DIRT-BOSS

2 жыл бұрын

Cold storage it was a flip house they didn't want to put it under there.. bucket is Bradco

@anthonyd.2547

2 жыл бұрын

Copy that. I’m considering going this route to add on to my existing shop garage. I’ve never done an Alaskan slab. Always done traditional frost walls. I think this seems like a quick/easier route. I see some people use foam board, and vapor barrier. Just wanna make sure I make the best effort to not have issues with frost.

How do you make sure you're perfectly parallel with the house ?

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

I explained it in the video pull two steaks off the house and range them

Is it ok to put rebar in the ground to support the outer runs of rebar?

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

I've done them both ways.. inspection passed

I've watched quite a few of these slab videos, I definitely like this one the best, and I'm going to be watching it over and over. I have a 20x25 versatube garage and trying to pull off the slab is definitely the most intimidating part of my project. I've never worked with concrete, other than really small things, in my life. This will help for sure! I have the use of the long handle thing you guys use and edge trowels, if a guy just went over the slab with the long trowel periodically until it is set would that be okay?

@DIRT-BOSS

2 жыл бұрын

It would be okay if you're happy with that finish it may not be so flat.. also go in my playlist under concrete videos I have a few of these slabs in there

@peleger1

2 жыл бұрын

@@DIRT-BOSS thank you, sir! I live at 10,000 ft and we can get tons and tons of snow. No heat or electricity as the video you posted but I think I'll put the vapor barrier on in case.

I assume you're using air entrained concrete since you have freeze/thaw. Any issues hard troweling it in an unheated building like that?

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Interior concrete power trowl finish we use no air or you will get air pockets and bubbles in the finish

I like your videos. Why do you use crusher run vs this larger stone on different projects?

@DIRT-BOSS

Жыл бұрын

It all depends on the project

Thank you for this educational video, the way you explained everything couldn't have been more clear

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man appreciate it

A tilt Bucket on a skid steer!?!?!?! Is that on the coupler or the bucket? Thanks in advance and nice work. Great channel!

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Jon yes it's in attachment between the bucket and the skid steer

that tilt bucket made filling that in much easier. the original trench was waaaaay off. i would have been very unhappy with that. how do you feel about those monolithic slabs? turned B. E. A. UTIFAL!

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

They have their purpose.. it's more economically pleasing to the budget.. but in the long run I think foundation is best..

Good works guys. Why doesn't the edging go below frost line? You're in NY right? I'm a carpenter getting ready to do my own monolithic slab foundation for the first time in VT where footings are supposed to be 54" deep, but I don't see anyone doing their stem walls deeper than 24". So I'm curious. Thanks

So you don't vibrate around the outer edges where the rebars are??

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

I go around I tap it with a hammer but the viber screed that I use vibrates all the way down

It’s scary what some contractors get away with. Nice job fixing his mistakes and doing the job the right way!

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mrs E!!

@douglassmith7515

4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you take a lot of pride in your work

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

@@douglassmith7515 thanks Doug

@jimfix9846

4 жыл бұрын

Fixing the mistakes like never adding water to the top while your power trawling big mistake

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

@@jimfix9846 again Jim like I said keep watching my videos I'll take you to school.. hahaha 👎🏻

Wow that homeowner dodged a bullet on that one! I'm certain you cost quite a bit more, but worth every cent. Keep'em coming Dirt Boss!

@DIRT-BOSS

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike

Great Video. I have a contractor recommending this type of poor for a single car garage addition. Being in OH, should we insulate the final concrete? I have seen this recommended elsewhere, just curious of your opinion. Thanks again!

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

You can insulate especially if your going to heat the area.

@christopherredd6604

3 жыл бұрын

@@DIRT-BOSSThank you!

hi great video...i want to do this for future garage...one question though...the rebar staked vertically to hold your horizontal rebar..will they rust due to earth penetration?

@DIRT-BOSS

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they probably will but that is just the hold it in the air for concrete purposes nothing structural

@tommyrobichaud9637

2 жыл бұрын

thank you sir

With a Mono slab, do you not have to be down into/below the frost line for the footers?

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Correct That's the whole point

@XCXtreme

3 жыл бұрын

Still need to insulate the thickened edge to discourage the infiltration of frost beneath the slab to prevent heaving. Polystyrene is commonly used.

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

@@XCXtreme Yes I agree there's many different ways you could do it to insulate it but this is cold storage a budget build I did not engineer it

What type of gravel are you using for your base? Does the gravel need to be compatible or can it be loose? Thx

@DIRT-BOSS

2 жыл бұрын

Always compact its crusher run

I’m curious how that is below the frost line in Ny? Isn’t that going to heave?

@DIRT-BOSS

Жыл бұрын

Nope floats

A DAMN GREAT JOB. My husband is going to do a 20X20 as soon as it quits frking rainning

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa yeah it's been snowing up here like crazy I'm sick of this weather

You dont use plastic to keep the moisture from coming threw the concrete ?

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

Yes we do when call for living space.. this was cold storage

How long do you have to wait, or not, to pass the float? (bull float) after or before the bleeding of the concrete?

@DIRT-BOSS

3 жыл бұрын

We both float it right after we screed thanks !

@Adrian-jh5mb

3 жыл бұрын

@@DIRT-BOSS thank you very much