Easy DIY Concrete Sidewalk How To

Tom breaks it down for beginners just learning how to master the art of concrete!
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  • @sewndebisdream6953
    @sewndebisdream695326 күн бұрын

    Great work and nice to see you care about your work and making it right. A true Craftsman. Appreciate your passion of creating a grand sidewalk. At the end of the day you know you did the best job for others to Appreciate too. Thank you for showing this. A great leader you are for others to see!

  • @paulbettencourt9657
    @paulbettencourt96573 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see techniques being shared! I find a lot of guys don’t like to share.Great job as always!

  • @MikeZMonroe
    @MikeZMonroe3 жыл бұрын

    - Your videos demonstrate the skills and care needed in concrete work. Concrete finishing technique kind of similar to skimming plaster. Again the care and pride your team has in what most of us would call a ordinary sidewalk is very professional.

  • @earlhollar1906
    @earlhollar19063 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tip at the end for what time to be talking to your concrete provider, and the makeup of the concrete!

  • @foreverbrownsfan
    @foreverbrownsfan3 жыл бұрын

    Well done! Can I assume your crew receives periodic performance reviews? Like, every day. 😂 Just kidding. You do a great job of keeping everyone doing it the same way and praising their excellent work.

  • @davidbishop4015
    @davidbishop40153 жыл бұрын

    Tom, What a good way to show the homeowner the proper way to finish concrete. It's a talent that you have and comes from years of experience. Thankyou

  • @treeamigo8447
    @treeamigo84472 ай бұрын

    Exactly the video i needed

  • @tonymonks2585
    @tonymonks25853 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on reaching 5000 subscribers!

  • @bonanzatime
    @bonanzatime3 жыл бұрын

    You're a very good instructor. Covering the subtle details sets you apart from many of the other concrete how to videos.

  • @rodshepard3967
    @rodshepard39673 жыл бұрын

    Very well done. That's what you call, complete attention to detail!

  • @marknunya3035
    @marknunya30353 жыл бұрын

    I love watching true professionals doing their given trade's. You and your company are true professionals. I've put in concrete for a sidewalk and for RV parking pads and I have to say I'm not a concrete guy but I have done some in 17 + years of campground maintenance. I'm not a professional but I am truly amazed at the amount of time and effort it All takes And am never surprised by the amount of criticism My bossed have yet they never have done the actual work. Thanks for taking us along with you and for teaching me how much work you All have to do. I have told my newest boss to check out your channel and too my surprise he has and now I get to set form's up for the fall instead of trying too get 4 pads a day I think we're going to get 14 12x35 pads poured and complete the rest of the pull thru camp sites. So thanks for helping me out.

  • @frankbever1788
    @frankbever17883 жыл бұрын

    Your getting better and better with the videos!

  • @beckyumphrey2626
    @beckyumphrey26263 жыл бұрын

    Total perfection. Your crew does amazing work!!!

  • @garykemp977
    @garykemp9773 жыл бұрын

    I don't have any immediate concrete work ahead but really enjoying your videos. Keep up the great work

  • @joeynoname7023
    @joeynoname70233 жыл бұрын

    Another Great Video. Great Job Guys.

  • @patrickhathaway6178
    @patrickhathaway61783 жыл бұрын

    Your workmanship and attention to detail is commendable. Thank you for the interesting videos.

  • @jmconcretecoloradosprings
    @jmconcretecoloradosprings3 жыл бұрын

    Now that was a nice video to watch. I can't argue with anything said in it. Great video and I look forward to the next.

  • @kingkong7617
    @kingkong76172 жыл бұрын

    Another great job by the pros. The side walk looks really good.

  • @donalddavis3308
    @donalddavis33083 жыл бұрын

    Wish you were closer to where I live. I have mad respect for you and your crew's skills and work ethic.

  • @drewwagner7985
    @drewwagner79852 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. We DIY folks appreciate it greatly. Always great to have a few more skills under our belt.

  • @alanburridge6947
    @alanburridge69472 жыл бұрын

    Your knowledge, skill and attention to detail is excellent! Thanks, the videos are great, too.

  • @skitzochik
    @skitzochik2 жыл бұрын

    i wish all your vids were like this...the process is satisfying to me.

  • @JohnSmith-tv5ep
    @JohnSmith-tv5ep3 жыл бұрын

    TOM, great information! Thanks for sharing your experience for the DIY guy. Being a Professional Contractor, yinz make it LOOK easy! I may be the boss of the job, ... but Concrete is the OWNER! LOL Good stuff!

  • @welderman1221
    @welderman12213 жыл бұрын

    What workmanship!! Great crew, very talented and seem to always know their duty without a lot of need for management.

  • @robertchampion2032
    @robertchampion20323 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for explaining. If people don't do it themselves at least they know what it should look like. Great job.

  • @SirAnthony25
    @SirAnthony253 жыл бұрын

    Artist at work!

  • @casycasy5199
    @casycasy51993 жыл бұрын

    great educational video.nice job

  • @jamesharless5357
    @jamesharless53573 жыл бұрын

    Great video and tips!👍🏻

  • @eddiephillips2000
    @eddiephillips20003 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your informative video Tom! Means a lot to us self-doers (Retired old people?) to have professional advice shared. Still trying to decide as to how I want the patio project we've been looking at here on our back yard to go. Simplest way possible is desired. #CheapOldManHere #BadBackIssuesToo

  • @mikeelwood8626
    @mikeelwood86263 жыл бұрын

    Helpful advise and demo

  • @dwightmoss7919
    @dwightmoss79192 жыл бұрын

    Good video Nice job

  • @kevinhenry7273
    @kevinhenry72733 жыл бұрын

    Informative and interesting.

  • @Cinder2008
    @Cinder20083 жыл бұрын

    Your years of experience make it look easy.

  • @framnerdan
    @framnerdan2 жыл бұрын

    Third video. So much to say about your channel. First country side looks gorgeous. You do the road sidewalk?, here the subdivision contractor does that. Great job

  • @mikemcguire8351
    @mikemcguire83513 жыл бұрын

    Craftsmanship is over the top. Your tips are very good, but, I still hate to deal with concrete. Have a nice day.

  • @donnaryland9976
    @donnaryland99762 жыл бұрын

    I bet u stayed booked up with jobs to do. Your a perfectionist 😜. People appreciate a great job done for them. You never mind spending your money on a flawless, beautiful job!!

  • @bowesman1000
    @bowesman10003 жыл бұрын

    perfection

  • @eddieleon39
    @eddieleon393 жыл бұрын

    We spray diesel fluid when brooming side walks here in California with a horse hair broom

  • @alleycatvietnam
    @alleycatvietnam3 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Tom when will your team be doing Mike Morgan's barn?

  • @joedavila8706
    @joedavila870611 ай бұрын

    Can you do video on how to find your grade with string if you don't have a lazor.

  • @jakeschisler7525
    @jakeschisler75252 жыл бұрын

    In Florida where we lived for 11 years, I think they use shells in concrete, which also makes car tires not last so long

  • @kennelson5096
    @kennelson50962 жыл бұрын

    Which is better for a sidewalk. Jointing or saw cut. I think the jointing had a better visual result

  • @irtheLeGiOn
    @irtheLeGiOn2 жыл бұрын

    My 10 year old knees feels that brooming.

  • @framnerdan
    @framnerdan2 жыл бұрын

    Tom do you do all your editing?

  • @mariowickel456
    @mariowickel4563 жыл бұрын

    Tom is this sidewalk a HOA contract pour or homeowner ? do you stamp your company name on any of your pours

  • @OneEyeCustoms
    @OneEyeCustoms3 жыл бұрын

    It’s just not as easy as you make it look! Do you think you could frost a cake using your knowledge on concrete?

  • @vboutique2188
    @vboutique2188Ай бұрын

    Can A DIY'er actually do this? Do you have to have rock base underneath? What's the key to getting the forms right for slope? Any good books or videos just on forms?

  • @Concretewiththehauses

    @Concretewiththehauses

    Ай бұрын

    On a small scale. Limestone. 2%.

  • @user-lv4wj8cb2d
    @user-lv4wj8cb2d2 жыл бұрын

    А в Московской области вы делаете работы по бетонированию?

  • @georgeharvey4304
    @georgeharvey4304 Жыл бұрын

    How about forming? Creating a base? Does it need to slope so rain doesn't sit on top? DIYers need a lot more info than this if there gonna do it themselves.

  • @Concretewiththehauses

    @Concretewiththehauses

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, we talk about it in many many videos 2% quarter inch per foot cross slope

  • @Fulltimer
    @Fulltimer3 жыл бұрын

    No wire or rebar?

  • @kevinmaxam2414
    @kevinmaxam24143 жыл бұрын

    We all realize it is not easy to do the work of true craftsmen and film but thanks for making it happen. I am sure you guys have fun every day not just Saturday. Be safe and be careful.

  • @terrythomas790
    @terrythomas7902 жыл бұрын

    Gas lines in our neighborhood have been replace, and some concrete driveways had to be cut and repaired. Mine is asphalt but my neighbors had concrete repaired. It is more white in color than gray. Why does this happen?. It is sooo obvious, that Id be pissed if it were mine. What causes the different shades?

  • @blkmagicwmn4461
    @blkmagicwmn44612 жыл бұрын

    What would you do if a bird shite on before completely set?

  • @jakeschisler7525
    @jakeschisler75252 жыл бұрын

    Are there any jobs you turn down?

  • @colehornbrook5243
    @colehornbrook5243 Жыл бұрын

    I’m curious as to why you don’t use any steel on outside concrete? I have been doing small sections of sidewalk and have been finishing it with a pass or two with a steel trowel and seems to be ok.

  • @Concretewiththehauses

    @Concretewiththehauses

    Жыл бұрын

    I know a lot of guys use steel trowels outside. I preferred to use a float and keep a thicker paste on top of the aggregate.

  • @MrFjdklsa
    @MrFjdklsa2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Tom, why do you not use a steel trowel outside? Beginner finisher asking

  • @Concretewiththehauses

    @Concretewiththehauses

    2 жыл бұрын

    I feel the traps to bleed water.And weekends the surface

  • @MrFjdklsa

    @MrFjdklsa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the quick response

  • @treeamigo8447
    @treeamigo84472 ай бұрын

    Why magnesium outside?

  • @Concretewiththehauses

    @Concretewiththehauses

    2 ай бұрын

    Steel does not leave enough cream at the surface

  • @tomscott3939
    @tomscott39393 жыл бұрын

    when is the morgans job?

  • @jakeschisler7525
    @jakeschisler75252 жыл бұрын

    I wish we didn't live so far away from you and your business, I would hire you to put aprons on my pole barn for entering the doors.

  • @TurtleShellConcrete
    @TurtleShellConcrete3 жыл бұрын

    You put a 6in finish edge at the end of the walk on the joint side. Shouldn't you use a 1.5 inch edger to match the joint if your gonna continue the walk?

  • @DanielMorales-dz4nv
    @DanielMorales-dz4nv11 ай бұрын

    It is supose to have wire mesh inside the concrete to avoid cracking. Bad job.

  • @Lawrence-Joseph-Norse
    @Lawrence-Joseph-Norse2 жыл бұрын

    Repent to Jesus Christ! Are you a sinner? Mark 2:17 King James Version 17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.