have seen and done a lot of concrete over they years but these guys are true masters of the trowel trades. I was saddened to see their finishing skills washed away by exposing the agg.
Oh it brought a tear to my eyes too, not from joy tho, man watching you guys screed is so fkn painful , my boss would slap me if our jobs were screened in like that
I‘m a civil engineer specialized in concrete... and after watching this I feel like I know nothing. What a beautiful work of art you have created there. I really wanna live in that house.
I'm the kind of weirdo that totally admires the work of civil engineers (and the associated crews). Sometimes, when I see a freeway or street bridge faithfully holding several fully loaded diesel rigs, and a couple to few dozen cars 24/7/365 for decades, with all sorts of unimaginable weights and stresses going in unimaginable directions, not to mention temperature changes and whatever seismic activity, it just blows my mind.
The thing is, mass pours (piles, foundation and such) are just not answering to the same rules. Pours like the one showed is what I simply call : Art. And you need an artist to make art like this!
You can tell Scott has a soft soft for concrete. All of their concrete pour videos are 20+ mins while a majority of their videos are lucky to reach 10. I'll take whatever I can get though, it's all great content and I'm here for the knowledge not a production.
@@BuhBaSam Yah, I was just commenting on the fact that the concrete videos are much longer and more in depth than most others. Nothing wrong with that, it just shows his expertise and passion for concrete and form carpentry
In addition, it was nice to hear some very thick dialects of the conrete crew; probably living all their lives in the region or rather near :) Thanks for the stellar content!
Agreed! I've been impressed with the music throughout this series - it's a real signature sound and a big part of the overall appeal of this series! I did notice that this was, I think, the first episode where I've heard non-trad music worked in... and it really worked! Nate, I'd love to listen to a podcast about this on EC2... where the signature sound comes from, what goes into picking backing tracks, the family's musical history (beyond ECs dixieland jazz adventures) Keep up the good work!
Non traditional music... I was wondering how many people were going to pick up on that. Kind of like when they sing a new song at church. People don't quite know how to take it.
I am an Electrician from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 for over 22 years now. I have always thought “what a treat” when the concrete finishers are on site. I just love the way these fellas can transform an ugly soupy mess into a beautiful moulded surface. It’s truly a very technical art. As where my job very little art to it. It really is a wonderful site to see these boys do there thing. Its funny to see that I’m not the only one that feels this way as ALL the other trades will park there butts for break far enough away but close enough to witness the magic. We can always count on the finishers to work through break, lunch and dinner sometimes. EXCELLENT video guys! Love the content! Love this channel! Keep up the AMAZING work. God Bless ✌️
I get what you mean. I spent a few of my formative years in the trades setting forms and finishing concrete for the Corps of Engineers. When the concrete truck showed up on our job sites, the clock started ticking. No one took as much as a smoke break and you were lucky to get a swig of water. The pucker factor was pretty high with all the white hats inspecting the work. When it was over, we were exhausted from the stress as much as the work. But, when we pulled the forms the next day, it was gratifying to see how all the prep, attention paid spotting the concrete during the pour, and the vibrator work paid off with a good finish. Those were my glory days. It’s great to look at some projects I worked on and say “I built that. “. Don’t sell your electrical work short (pun intended)! I always admired the guys who knew the Natl’ Electric Code inside and out, could calculate load and resistance, and figure out how to wire up complicated equipment. It was never my strength, so I held them in high esteem. Cheers! Whipple
Makes me envious that they do such a specific job that they know it inside out like you say. Unlike carpenters, that do a wide wide range of stuff, unless you focus on one thing you will take a long time to master anything
You should have seen my face when the concept of exposed aggregate became a reality for me as he was spraying the porch off. Man this is really cool. Can't wait to see the interior finishings; tile, carpet , countertops etc...
He has a concrete vibrator, it was used in an earlier video in this series, but I think it is in need of repair. Can't beat the right tool for the job.
@@cheshstyles A hammer drill still has the rotary action, what you would need is a "rotary hammer" set to "impact only" and a bit that could be put against the forms that won't blow a hole in them.
I am a concrete plant manager in Indiana. I deal with contractors all day every day. They all seam to think they know what they are doing. Very seldom do they actually know what they are doing. In your case you guys do and know what makes or breaks a great job. I love watching your concrete videos. They teach me things to make my job easier and I definitely appreciate them. Keep up the good work, and God bless.
I have been in the business for 37 years, if you are lucky enough to hire this crew you are VERY lucky! You get what you pay for, whatever they are charging is fair.
You just had a retired dentist (and we have to have an eye for perfection) glued to the big screen for 23 minutes watching highly scilled craftsmen turn a truck full of mud into perfection with simple handtools expertly handled calmly and right on the spot! Being 73 y/o I will never attempt anything remotely similar but I honestly thank you for educating me and giving me a chance to watch professionals at work. They do share your work ethic and no matter what the trade may be, I have the highest esteem for every man and woman with that look on life. We need each and everyone of them to make our society work. Kudos, you made my sunday!
Like so may trades, the average Joe has no idea just how much finesse goes into each step. These guys are amazing. As are you, Scott! Thank you for showing the UA-cam audience how important the skilled trades are. We need more of these guys and gals.
That kind of knowledge is priceless, there are millions of stories of people trying things they absolutely shouldn't have, often with very expensive results.
been around construction my whole life never thought about or ever saw someone remove forms before concrete is completely dry in order to finish it, my mind is blown... thank you
As a programmer I often get reactions like: "I would never be able to do that...". Well to each his own because "I would never be able to do -that-". Stunning job. Love seeing how genereric gray goo can turn into something so nice :)
9:39 removing the forms at the right moment is indeed very technical and also a big liability! They don't typically do that in big residential projects, they come back later when it meets strength then grind, mud, sack finish.
"A man who works with his hands is a mechanic. A man who works with his hands and his heart is a craftsman. A man who works with his hand, heart & soul is an artisan. This hard-working men are artisans. Excellent video!!
"You gotta decide how high the structure is going to sit." Yeah, then add 6 inches. I've never seen a homeowner wish they had built their slab 6" lower. Excellent look you ended up with. Thanks for sharing the process.
Man, that looks fantastic. Indeed what a master craftsman Dustin is and what a great crew he has. The final product looks amazing. And I got to learn and watch from the comfort of my home office and while sipping coffee. The excitement of a new EC show Saturday mornings rivals the feeling of Saturday morning cartoons when I was growing up (long before 24/7 cartoon cable networks). Saturday morning was the highlight of many a child's week back then, and you're now making them special again for me and thousands of your subscribers. Thanks guys. It was nice seeing Mrs. EC in the mix. And Nate...love what you did at the end. One thing that often doesn't come across in videos (yours and others) is how long tasks/projects take. 20 minutes of video could be an hour of real time or two days. So giving us that time context at the end...brilliant. It won't be suitable for all videos and tasks, but it sure will be appreciated where it does...even if only in the description. Guys....keep up the good work!
Understand it is on you and me to carry on the tradition of hard working men who know their craft. What a privilege to watch master craftsmen like you and your team.
If I were to need concrete finishing work done in Roseburg, this is exactly the crew I would want to do the job. They are artists. They all know just what to do to make the final outcome perfect. Thanks for letting us watch this.
I have a new found respect for a good concrete team, and the in-depth work that they engage in. Hats off to the entire crew, as this is so enlightening! Thank you for posting this!
I kept looking at the smooth concrete and thinking it didn't look right. So beautiful with the exposed rock. And an old trade. Humans have been doing this for a very long time. A good days work at a more than fair wage. Paying $80k to a school isn't somehow more noble. Especially thee days.
I like seeing the rabar chairs. Some contractors don't use them and claim that the rebar won't be pushed to the very bottom even though their guys are stepping all over it during the pour.
Amazing work. There's nothing like watching a professional do it. Sadly I'm going to drive my next concrete contractor crazy because of the knowledge you have given me on the subject. 😁
As the son of a cement mason, I watched my dad pour a lot of concrete. He made it look easy too. Had a huge work ethic on tract housing during the post WWII housing boom. So I wanted to try doing an exposed aggregate garage floor for myself after he had died. Not easy. Not too good. 😂 That crew is skilled! Worth every penny of extra cost to get quality work like that, Scott. I know you've said so, and it's true. Artistry in stone. 👍👷♂️👷👍
I've never been so fascinated by Concrete, what a crew of professional tradesmen can do in a day is simply astounding. For most house builds concrete is simply an afterthought, here it is part of the design. That is going to be a nice porch floor when cured.
I'm sure you always here this but thank you for taking the time out of your day to show people tips and tricks to make their day easier... I've been in the construction field framing,siding,roofing,etc the company I work for we do a little of everything and I've been doing it for 10 to 15 years and I've learned numerous tips and tricks from you that I use every single day...So once again thank you sir
I wasn't sure about watching this part of the series until now when you can appreciate the professional way the job was done and with the outcome being so attractive.
Awesome video.... Being in the trades myself for more the 23 yrs now it's still amazes me to watch true craftsman do there work. It's an form of art to say the least... Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us..
I love to see craftsmen trowel exposed concrete, it is very important to seal the surface so the retarder does not penetrate the surface and cause a deep wash. Thank you for the well planned demonstration that has many training qualities I look forward to the next videos, another Great Job !
Nice to see people still take pride in their work! True craftsmen, have mastered their trade
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What an incredible job the crew did! That was very nice to watch. Watching skilled people is always fun, because it looks so easy and effortlessly, when in fact it is quite the opposite. First I was sceptical of the exposed aggregate finish. But I do have to say that it looks quite nice tbh.
This is probably one of the best videos to date and the bar is pretty high. These concrete guys are real artists. You know that the work of carpenters, finishers, painters etc are expected to be as perfect as possible but up until now I didn't think you could do that with concrete. I am truly in awe at the result of this portion of the project. Well done!!
Anytime I watch anything that you post I attain a whole new appreciation for crafts of all kinds when someone knows their trade so well they have a conversation with their work they get their work to do what they would like it to do not by force but by gentle massaging and experience with the work being done it blows my mind
All the curbs and sidewalks around my house (built in the 50's) have an exposed aggregate finish. After watching this video and seeing how much more work it is, I have a deeper appreciation for them. I thought it was as simple as just rinsing the screeded concrete off with the hose!
So I just got out of a promotional exam for the fire department I work for and the section on building construction went very well thanks to you and your knowledge and ability to teach. I really appreciate that.
I’ve been a subscriber for almost 2 years and a loyal watcher. In my mind, this is one of the best (and most informative) EC videos I’ve seen. Simply incredible. I had no idea how this type of pour was done and never imagined how technical (from forms to finish) something like this is. My already high level of respect for concrete experts just reached a new altitude. Hats off. Thanks, again, for showing this great work!
Oh no I've caught up ! Just watched the whole series over the last three days - off work with an injured back - whilst doing a tricky quote. Fantastic content. An absolute treat. Thankyou EC so much. Am off to the patreon site to contribute a little.
I've worked as a concrete laborer before, we mainly did grade beam. To see the finish they put on this, it was almost like watching magic. Pure skill at its finest!
GOOD GOD THAT LOOKS LIKE HARD WORK! My screwed up knees are throbbing just watching this. The way you finished it looks good. When it snows it will probably help give you more traction too.
Absolutely fascinating. Concrete workers are an even blend of craftsman, scientist and artist. We had a stamped concrete veranda and walkway put it last year. Watching the entire process start to finish gave me a real appreciation of the skill and hard work needed to do that job properly. I felt good writing the check out at the end of the job because I knew the value of the work involved.
Top notch again. The preplanning and, double pre-planning are awesome. That crew is the best I've ever seen. Since the first video you all made about concrete and pouring/smoothing dynamics, I've learned more about concrete then the last 30 years. Absolutely stunning work. The crew chief and crew are totally superb at this. Awesome work. Great video and editing Nate. I love this channel. Jim Tree
Thanks for this. When I was contracting on my own I was happy to hire guys to place and finish. Even though I knew how to do it myself I enjoyed being there for them to sort out problems so they could do their job the best way possible. From straightening the forms to keeping the area uncluttered to buying them since water and Gatorade at the end of the day it made them happy. Happy workers make good work.
You make quality videos. Quality in content and viewing quality. There are not many 20 mins videos that I watch on UA-cam when it is not necessary for some instruction. I did not need to watch this but enjoyed it immensely. And I love your voice
Beautiful job. I always loved the exposed aggregate look. I have done small masonry projects as a homeowner and always wondered how this finish was obtained. Thank you for the great step by step account of how you accomplish this beautiful finish.
Great video. Vary stressful just watching. That concrete crew is magical and the team work among them is fascinating. Great respect for trades people who make the outcome so beautiful. With concrete there is no starting over. Thanks for the video
Hi Scott, that's amazing work from the concrete crew, now I see why there's so many of them on board, the guy on the steps was just majic to watch, as we're all of them, thanks for the video, looking foward to the next one, stay safe guys, best wishe's to all , Stuart uk.
I recently started working in a remodeling company after years of handy work here and there with a guy with just a van a some tools. I live in Alaska, and the ammount of carpenters up here that come from Oregon is huge, for some reason you guys in Oregon are great at this type or work
Hands down, concrete is simultaneously both science and black art, in everything from the mix, water ratio, admixtures, placement to finishing. A good crew will make it look easy, and it's anything but in my experience.
That concrete subcontractor is a master craftsman. His crew is amazing as well.
Dustin is absolutely the best!!! Everyone of those guys is a Top Hand!!
Agree
@@essentialcraftsman you got that right! Very impressive.
You don’t see too many ppl anymore that take that much pride in their work
@@essentialcraftsman I love the fact that one of the overseers has a pipe, I make tobacco pipes
That's the kind of concrete finishing that brings a tear to the eye. What an outstanding slab.
have seen and done a lot of concrete over they years but these guys are true masters of the trowel trades. I was saddened to see their finishing skills washed away by exposing the agg.
Oh it brought a tear to my eyes too, not from joy tho, man watching you guys screed is so fkn painful , my boss would slap me if our jobs were screened in like that
@@RawiriG69 How would you have screeded it?
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I‘m a civil engineer specialized in concrete... and after watching this I feel like I know nothing. What a beautiful work of art you have created there. I really wanna live in that house.
There's a world's worth of difference between what's in the books and what actually happens in real life.
These dudes are absolutely artists as much as workmen. It takes a lot of skill to make a great look out of any mix
I'm the kind of weirdo that totally admires the work of civil engineers (and the associated crews). Sometimes, when I see a freeway or street bridge faithfully holding several fully loaded diesel rigs, and a couple to few dozen cars 24/7/365 for decades, with all sorts of unimaginable weights and stresses going in unimaginable directions, not to mention temperature changes and whatever seismic activity, it just blows my mind.
The thing is, mass pours (piles, foundation and such) are just not answering to the same rules. Pours like the one showed is what I simply call : Art. And you need an artist to make art like this!
You know the man is good when he wears a black t-shirt to a job like this and it's still black when he's done. Makes me want to go try Too Shy beer.
So true, you can tell how good a craftsmen is by the amount of his work he wears on his clothes..a clean worker is a good worker!
Or maybe it the fact he the forman and leaves the dirty work to the hired help
@@hotrodpaully1 He was right in there doing the exact same work as all his guys it's not like he was just standing off to the side
@@hotrodpaully1 He was breaking a sweat. But he still came out with a clean shirt.
Everyone who worked with the concrete knows how easy this could turn to a nightmare .Great crew.
You can tell Scott has a soft soft for concrete. All of their concrete pour videos are 20+ mins while a majority of their videos are lucky to reach 10. I'll take whatever I can get though, it's all great content and I'm here for the knowledge not a production.
Pretty sure thats where he started. Deff used to be a form carpenter
@@BuhBaSam Yah, I was just commenting on the fact that the concrete videos are much longer and more in depth than most others. Nothing wrong with that, it just shows his expertise and passion for concrete and form carpentry
Man watching concrete go from a lumpy rock soup to a smooth and beautiful looking piece with your narration is a great way to start a work day!
In addition, it was nice to hear some very thick dialects of the conrete crew; probably living all their lives in the region or rather near :) Thanks for the stellar content!
I found the music artful and anxious. This reflects concrete pouring very accurately.
Agreed! I've been impressed with the music throughout this series - it's a real signature sound and a big part of the overall appeal of this series! I did notice that this was, I think, the first episode where I've heard non-trad music worked in... and it really worked!
Nate, I'd love to listen to a podcast about this on EC2... where the signature sound comes from, what goes into picking backing tracks, the family's musical history (beyond ECs dixieland jazz adventures)
Keep up the good work!
Non traditional music... I was wondering how many people were going to pick up on that. Kind of like when they sing a new song at church. People don't quite know how to take it.
I’ve been begging for some insight on the music used since episode one.
@@HBSuccess Ghost of The Rail
Ahh.. Coffee and EC in the morning. Saturday checklist = complete
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stronkde I know what you mean. The chickens and calves can wait a few minutes more on a Saturday morning EC coffee viewing. 😉
I am an Electrician from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 for over 22 years now. I have always thought “what a treat” when the concrete finishers are on site. I just love the way these fellas can transform an ugly soupy mess into a beautiful moulded surface. It’s truly a very technical art. As where my job very little art to it. It really is a wonderful site to see these boys do there thing. Its funny to see that I’m not the only one that feels this way as ALL the other trades will park there butts for break far enough away but close enough to witness the magic. We can always count on the finishers to work through break, lunch and dinner sometimes.
EXCELLENT video guys!
Love the content!
Love this channel!
Keep up the AMAZING work.
God Bless
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The art of not being electrocuted is a fine art.
You provide the power to the most beautiful, "Artistic" lighting. Without you, the art wouldn't work.
I get what you mean. I spent a few of my formative years in the trades setting forms and finishing concrete for the Corps of Engineers. When the concrete truck showed up on our job sites, the clock started ticking. No one took as much as a smoke break and you were lucky to get a swig of water. The pucker factor was pretty high with all the white hats inspecting the work. When it was over, we were exhausted from the stress as much as the work. But, when we pulled the forms the next day, it was gratifying to see how all the prep, attention paid spotting the concrete during the pour, and the vibrator work paid off with a good finish. Those were my glory days. It’s great to look at some projects I worked on and say “I built that. “.
Don’t sell your electrical work short (pun intended)! I always admired the guys who knew the Natl’ Electric Code inside and out, could calculate load and resistance, and figure out how to wire up complicated equipment. It was never my strength, so I held them in high esteem.
Cheers!
Whipple
Everytine our crews hops on site we can feel the respect and vibe change real quick, pretty cool
I have seen a lot of concrete pours over the years. That crew is tight, and the pre-planning really showed in the finished product. Very impressive.
Pouring concrete is a science and an art form at the same time. And these people sure know what they're doing!
Those lads really know their trade, in fairness to them.
They sure do!!!
This is one of the best cement jobs I've ever seen. Not the quality that we do on the farm.
@@Fun4GA best concrete jobs*
Makes me envious that they do such a specific job that they know it inside out like you say. Unlike carpenters, that do a wide wide range of stuff, unless you focus on one thing you will take a long time to master anything
@@nick_osu6728 That's how much I know about concrete. I think of it (wrongly) as cement... and I know better. Thanks for the correction.
You should have seen my face when the concept of exposed aggregate became a reality for me as he was spraying the porch off. Man this is really cool. Can't wait to see the interior finishings; tile, carpet , countertops etc...
Tip on taping the sides to eliminate air pockets: use a reciprocating saw with the blade removed. Gives great vibration without blowing forms out.
Might just try that one out
He has a concrete vibrator, it was used in an earlier video in this series, but I think it is in need of repair. Can't beat the right tool for the job.
Or a hammer drill
@@cheshstyles A hammer drill still has the rotary action, what you would need is a "rotary hammer" set to "impact only" and a bit that could be put against the forms that won't blow a hole in them.
@@VC-Toronto I use ha hammer drill with a fence bolt, the ones with the round dome end so the spinning of the drill is not an issue.
I am a concrete plant manager in Indiana. I deal with contractors all day every day. They all seam to think they know what they are doing. Very seldom do they actually know what they are doing. In your case you guys do and know what makes or breaks a great job. I love watching your concrete videos. They teach me things to make my job easier and I definitely appreciate them. Keep up the good work, and God bless.
Retired Union Concrete Finisher I agree with you 100%
I have been in the business for 37 years, if you are lucky enough to hire this crew you are VERY lucky!
You get what you pay for, whatever they are charging is fair.
You just had a retired dentist (and we have to have an eye for perfection) glued to the big screen for 23 minutes watching highly scilled craftsmen turn a truck full of mud into perfection with simple handtools expertly handled calmly and right on the spot! Being 73 y/o I will never attempt anything remotely similar but I honestly thank you for educating me and giving me a chance to watch professionals at work. They do share your work ethic and no matter what the trade may be, I have the highest esteem for every man and woman with that look on life. We need each and everyone of them to make our society work. Kudos, you made my sunday!
Like so may trades, the average Joe has no idea just how much finesse goes into each step.
These guys are amazing. As are you, Scott!
Thank you for showing the UA-cam audience how important the skilled trades are. We need more of these guys and gals.
Fantastic. Learned a lot from this pour. Mostly I learned to not try this myself, but that, too, is valuable knowledge.
That kind of knowledge is priceless, there are millions of stories of people trying things they absolutely shouldn't have, often with very expensive results.
been around construction my whole life never thought about or ever saw someone remove forms before concrete is completely dry in order to finish it, my mind is blown... thank you
Technical is sure an understatement. More moving parts than a Broadway Musical, with beauty and strength as a result. Great work.
That was a beautiful pour, well done. The people who gave this a thumbs down are just jealous.
As a programmer I often get reactions like: "I would never be able to do that...". Well to each his own because "I would never be able to do -that-". Stunning job. Love seeing how genereric gray goo can turn into something so nice :)
9:39 removing the forms at the right moment is indeed very technical and also a big liability! They don't typically do that in big residential projects, they come back later when it meets strength then grind, mud, sack finish.
"A man who works with his hands is a mechanic. A man who works with his hands and his heart is a craftsman. A man who works with his hand, heart & soul is an artisan. This hard-working men are artisans. Excellent video!!
"You gotta decide how high the structure is going to sit." Yeah, then add 6 inches. I've never seen a homeowner wish they had built their slab 6" lower.
Excellent look you ended up with. Thanks for sharing the process.
Man, that looks fantastic. Indeed what a master craftsman Dustin is and what a great crew he has. The final product looks amazing. And I got to learn and watch from the comfort of my home office and while sipping coffee. The excitement of a new EC show Saturday mornings rivals the feeling of Saturday morning cartoons when I was growing up (long before 24/7 cartoon cable networks). Saturday morning was the highlight of many a child's week back then, and you're now making them special again for me and thousands of your subscribers. Thanks guys. It was nice seeing Mrs. EC in the mix. And Nate...love what you did at the end. One thing that often doesn't come across in videos (yours and others) is how long tasks/projects take. 20 minutes of video could be an hour of real time or two days. So giving us that time context at the end...brilliant. It won't be suitable for all videos and tasks, but it sure will be appreciated where it does...even if only in the description. Guys....keep up the good work!
Morning Scott, that porch pour turned out amazing. What alot of time and energy but that is the mark of quality. Keep up the great work.
Understand it is on you and me to carry on the tradition of hard working men who know their craft. What a privilege to watch master craftsmen like you and your team.
If I were to need concrete finishing work done in Roseburg, this is exactly the crew I would want to do the job. They are artists. They all know just what to do to make the final outcome perfect. Thanks for letting us watch this.
thanks craftsman dad for continuing my education
i'm a carpenter by trade but boy do I enjoy watching a great crete crew go to town. Much respect.
Looks like big monolithic stones, really cool design and perfect execution, thanks for sharing this. Greetings from Estonia 🇪🇪
What a GREAT crew. You can tell its not their first day on the job.
I have a new found respect for a good concrete team, and the in-depth work that they engage in. Hats off to the entire crew, as this is so enlightening! Thank you for posting this!
Fascinating stuff, I’ve seen that finish on concrete but never knew how it was done. I learned a lot in this episode
I kept looking at the smooth concrete and thinking it didn't look right. So beautiful with the exposed rock. And an old trade. Humans have been doing this for a very long time. A good days work at a more than fair wage. Paying $80k to a school isn't somehow more noble. Especially thee days.
I like seeing the rabar chairs. Some contractors don't use them and claim that the rebar won't be pushed to the very bottom even though their guys are stepping all over it during the pour.
I assume by liking chairs, you dislike dobies or bolsters. Reasons why?
Did you notice they used dobies.
I noticed that block fall in concrete at 0:55 and nearly reached through my screen to pick it up!
LOL. Man, you nailed it. You are now Eagle-eye Jake!
Wow good eye!
I had to re-watch it 3 times to see it drop in lol. Good spot. If that had fallen a inch deeper into the face, it would still be there today!
Good Catch!
I have a lot of respect for concrete guys. It's dirty work that's hard on the back, knees and skin and requires a certain degree of artistic flair.
Amazing work. There's nothing like watching a professional do it.
Sadly I'm going to drive my next concrete contractor crazy because of the knowledge you have given me on the subject. 😁
Most of all I like to see your friend with his pipe.
As the son of a cement mason, I watched my dad pour a lot of concrete. He made it look easy too. Had a huge work ethic on tract housing during the post WWII housing boom. So I wanted to try doing an exposed aggregate garage floor for myself after he had died. Not easy. Not too good. 😂 That crew is skilled! Worth every penny of extra cost to get quality work like that, Scott. I know you've said so, and it's true. Artistry in stone. 👍👷♂️👷👍
this is the definition of quality craftsmanship and experience
Concrete finishers are by far the most graceful of the trades with the most ungraceful materials.
I've never been so fascinated by Concrete, what a crew of professional tradesmen can do in a day is simply astounding. For most house builds concrete is simply an afterthought, here it is part of the design. That is going to be a nice porch floor when cured.
I think its amazing how someone can see the finished result from how it started. Brilliant work as usual.
Love all your great videos. I am a 63 year old interested home owner that if I had to do it all over again I would have been a house builder. Thanks .
I'm sure you always here this but thank you for taking the time out of your day to show people tips and tricks to make their day easier... I've been in the construction field framing,siding,roofing,etc the company I work for we do a little of everything and I've been doing it for 10 to 15 years and I've learned numerous tips and tricks from you that I use every single day...So once again thank you sir
I wasn't sure about watching this part of the series until now when you can appreciate the professional way the job was done and with the outcome being so attractive.
Nate's episodes have become professional works of art over the past year. The music choices are right on. Tip of the hat from a video pro to Nate!
By far the best video series on the planet. Thanks Essential Craftsman for continually putting out fantastic content.
Awesome video.... Being in the trades myself for more the 23 yrs now it's still amazes me to watch true craftsman do there work. It's an form of art to say the least... Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us..
Your videos are getting better and better❤❤❤❤
Thank you!! Nate is doing great!!
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I love to see craftsmen trowel exposed concrete, it is very important to seal the surface so the retarder does not penetrate the surface and cause a deep wash. Thank you for the well planned demonstration that has many training qualities I look forward to the next videos, another Great Job !
Got a good laugh from the spreader in the pour, we've all done it. Have donated many tools to wall pours
Great Job.... Terrific Crew.
Thank you!! I am so grateful to know these guys!!!
Absolutely
This pour separates the men from the boys in the concrete world! Wow, I'm impressed!! Your best concrete video yet!!!!
I wish with all my heart that the guys I work with were all skilled, strong and conscientious
Awesome to hear some input from Dustin!! I would love to see him interviewed on the podcast. Truly a master at his craft.
I’m an old concrete guy and there’s nothing better than having a crew that knows what they’re doing
Nice to see people still take pride in their work! True craftsmen, have mastered their trade
What an incredible job the crew did! That was very nice to watch. Watching skilled people is always fun, because it looks so easy and effortlessly, when in fact it is quite the opposite.
First I was sceptical of the exposed aggregate finish. But I do have to say that it looks quite nice tbh.
Love the gentle slopes away from the house door so the water runs away. Good job by Justin and the crew.
I've seen a LOT of concrete crews and these guys are near the very top, a well oiled machine!
This is probably one of the best videos to date and the bar is pretty high. These concrete guys are real artists. You know that the work of carpenters, finishers, painters etc are expected to be as perfect as possible but up until now I didn't think you could do that with concrete. I am truly in awe at the result of this portion of the project. Well done!!
Anytime I watch anything that you post I attain a whole new appreciation for crafts of all kinds when someone knows their trade so well they have a conversation with their work they get their work to do what they would like it to do not by force but by gentle massaging and experience with the work being done it blows my mind
All the curbs and sidewalks around my house (built in the 50's) have an exposed aggregate finish. After watching this video and seeing how much more work it is, I have a deeper appreciation for them. I thought it was as simple as just rinsing the screeded concrete off with the hose!
It's a pleasure to have excellent sub-contractors. Great work.
Absolutely Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not only the concrete, but watching the Craftsmen do there Craft!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is absolute art. Huge kudos to Dustin, Scott, and the whole crew, thanks again for letting us look over your shoulders!
So I just got out of a promotional exam for the fire department I work for and the section on building construction went very well thanks to you and your knowledge and ability to teach. I really appreciate that.
Without concrete, and the science and engineering behind it, most of the modern would would not exist.
I’ve been a subscriber for almost 2 years and a loyal watcher. In my mind, this is one of the best (and most informative) EC videos I’ve seen. Simply incredible. I had no idea how this type of pour was done and never imagined how technical (from forms to finish) something like this is. My already high level of respect for concrete experts just reached a new altitude. Hats off. Thanks, again, for showing this great work!
Scott that was one of the most interesting videos you have done today. This is just amazing!
Gorgeous finish! Can't wait to see how the sonotube pilings get finished.
That exposed rock is beautiful, I can't believe how nice it turned out. Thanks for the video!
One of my favorite episodes of the series. True craftsmen. I love the look of that aggregate.
Oh no I've caught up ! Just watched the whole series over the last three days - off work with an injured back - whilst doing a tricky quote. Fantastic content. An absolute treat. Thankyou EC so much. Am off to the patreon site to contribute a little.
It's such a pleasure to see a bunch of guys working in perfect harmony,, ,!!!,,
I've worked as a concrete laborer before, we mainly did grade beam. To see the finish they put on this, it was almost like watching magic. Pure skill at its finest!
GOOD GOD THAT LOOKS LIKE HARD WORK! My screwed up knees are throbbing just watching this. The way you finished it looks good. When it snows it will probably help give you more traction too.
Absolutely fascinating. Concrete workers are an even blend of craftsman, scientist and artist. We had a stamped concrete veranda and walkway put it last year. Watching the entire process start to finish gave me a real appreciation of the skill and hard work needed to do that job properly. I felt good writing the check out at the end of the job because I knew the value of the work involved.
Love how everyone is paying attention to detail..its so hard to find tradesmen who takes their craft serious nowdays..
Top notch again. The preplanning and, double pre-planning are awesome. That crew is the best I've ever seen. Since the first video you all made about concrete and pouring/smoothing dynamics, I've learned more about concrete then the last 30 years. Absolutely stunning work. The crew chief and crew are totally superb at this. Awesome work. Great video and editing Nate. I love this channel. Jim Tree
Thanks for this. When I was contracting on my own I was happy to hire guys to place and finish. Even though I knew how to do it myself I enjoyed being there for them to sort out problems so they could do their job the best way possible. From straightening the forms to keeping the area uncluttered to buying them since water and Gatorade at the end of the day it made them happy. Happy workers make good work.
Watching those guys finish that concrete, those guys are pro's. Tough to find a crew like that.
I thought I was a bit weird for loving old poured staircases that still look good. Glad I have company.
10:00 that guy has some crazy balance and agility!
Years of playing the floor is lava have repaired him for this job!
These guys (and you) are master craftsmen. Such a pleasure to watch.
You make quality videos. Quality in content and viewing quality. There are not many 20 mins videos that I watch on UA-cam when it is not necessary for some instruction. I did not need to watch this but enjoyed it immensely. And I love your voice
Worked around finishers for fifty years, these boys are tops. Beautiful job
music choices were great
Beautiful job. I always loved the exposed aggregate look. I have done small masonry projects as a homeowner and always wondered how this finish was obtained. Thank you for the great step by step account of how you accomplish this beautiful finish.
Great video. Vary stressful just watching. That concrete crew is magical and the team work among them is fascinating. Great respect for trades people who make the outcome so beautiful. With concrete there is no starting over. Thanks for the video
The amount of care applied to finishing that pour about equals the weight of material. Fantastic work guys.👌
I don't comment often, but I enjoy your videos and the knowledge and wisdom you share. Thank you.
Hi Scott, that's amazing work from the concrete crew, now I see why there's so many of them on board, the guy on the steps was just majic to watch, as we're all of them, thanks for the video, looking foward to the next one, stay safe guys, best wishe's to all , Stuart uk.
From someone that used to pour pool decks in high school and college. That is a FANTASTIC pour. Those guys are simply amazing.
I recently started working in a remodeling company after years of handy work here and there with a guy with just a van a some tools. I live in Alaska, and the ammount of carpenters up here that come from Oregon is huge, for some reason you guys in Oregon are great at this type or work
Hands down, concrete is simultaneously both science and black art, in everything from the mix, water ratio, admixtures, placement to finishing. A good crew will make it look easy, and it's anything but in my experience.