You didn't disappoint 👍 45 years in carpentry and masonry along with other things. I always keep and open mind!! Thats how you learn and get better at you're Kraft!! I learned a few new things from your video!! Ty very much Hi from Boston🖐
All the contractors I know have nothing but respect for roofers, but I roofed for quite a while and I have nothing but respect for concrete contractors. Keep your backs strong and pockets full boys! Great work!
No doubt the best video on UA-cam, maybe the internet, about this subject. The skill and talent really shows in this video, Big respect for people who are OK with being filmed for work.
I love watching your videos and your discussion not only about the concrete, but also about some of the other aspects related to the job AFTER your part is complete.
I appreciate your knowledge and your willingness to share. I've been in the tile industry for 48 years, contracting for 35. Learned a lot along the way about various trades but not critical details on concrete. I'll certainly be utilizing your offerings as I begin doing smaller room additions and such now that I'm retiring from daily contracting. Thanks for bringing us along.
In the 50s and 60s Residential/ Commercial Concrete Construction was the family business when I was growing up and with my Uncle, Brother, and Brother-in-law all branching off and starting their own firm's labor was in much demand. So by the time I graduated from High School, I knew the trade Residental side well but Uncle Sam called and I was off to war. They made me into an Electrician and I never look back after that. Other than code changes I see the trade has not changed much, one, thing though is the kneeboards, wow great, what a time saver, and the rebar shear, (we used bolt cutters), in my day that would have been concrete block and wire mesh job except for the foundation tie into the house. I really enjoy watching you and your crew getten-er-done.
Beautiful job. When I was growing up in Indio, Ca, my Dad used to do the ground work and setting up the rebar and 2x lumber when working on the family home. I watered the finished cement for days after the pour. I like the way you make each job personal and treat each job like it was your project that you were working on. Your pride in workmanship shows.
Really great presentation. Well thought out and developed. I learned a number of tips. My hat is off to the home owner! I am also a serious DIY but have never undertaken o project of this magnitude. My wife won’t let me attempt constructing a master bedroom suite on our existing house, so I’ll have to work with a contracter!
Sir I want to thank you for all your videos. The most important part is the voice over. I am learning in school and even official training videos are filmed live and the guy sounds like a tired dog on hot day. every time he moves all you hear is his tool belt jingling and heavy breathing. once again your videos are top notch.
This was the first time I've heard about the plastic forms. WOW! Even though you didn't use them in this video I hope you'll do a video showing them. They are so cool! I have a big project and will definitely order some. I've always hated trashing boards for forms and now I won't have to. Thanks. I love how your videos are informative and real without all the BS and personality others seem to have to put in. Just getting the job done.
I have to say that I'm impressed. Watching how experts go through their process allows us to understand the value of the experience it has taken to get to this level of craftsmanship. The ONLY thing that this DIY'er can see that was missing from this video was the way the re-bar ties into the existing foundation were brought in to line with the planned slab. (Yes, I know it seems obvious but, as said I'm a DIY'er.) Nice Messrs O'Dell. Much appreciated. Thank You.
Good commentary, thanks. And I appreciate your talking about curing, as concrete is a chemical reaction that hardens over time and does best with watering. It eventually drys, but the cure is the key.
always great to see the ODELL CREW do their thing - its artful! when people love and respect what they do, its not work - its art! well done mate! thanks for sharing!
I worked with an engineer in CA for 40 years. There is such a thing as over reinforcing concrete. #3 @ 18"o.c. is better for slab on grade. Anchor bolt spacing is tied to the shear wall above. if your shear walls are over 6' long, 5/8" AB @ 48"o.c. probably would have been fine. Too bad engineers are so expensive because they can save the cost of needless over design. Over design is not better. It is simply a waste of resources. Don't forget to cut crack control joints. Great job. Great video.
unfortunally ACI code requires a min on 0.0018bh for minimum reinforcement to minimize cracking this is also noted on the latest version of the CBC. as an example 0.0018(4"thick by 18" strip) = 0.1296 square inch of steel and a #3 is 0.11 square inch which is less than allowed by code).
Great video. The whole time I was thinking it would've been cool if the homeowner went with concrete walls too, maybe even cheaper than wood frame with the current cost of lumber.
Great videos I have a few questions. 1. How long did this total process take? 2. How long did just the concrete pour take? 3 thanks for the answers my man!’
Odell is the best in the west! At least in Southern California! Not like those other poser concrete pumpers trying to act like they do the work but it’s actually just another crew that he subs it to.
I have seen several videos eschewing the use of rebar in concrete. They point out centuries old cement buildings like churches with no steel and they are still around. Yet we have to constantly work on things like bridges that have rebar because they are falling apart. The rebar expands and rusts busting the concrete. Say mesh is better because it is smaller diameter and has less effect. What do you think?
Could you explain the two different trowel we see used at 16:40 in the video? The man doing the work has two in his hands. One rounded and there other 90° corners. None of them are magnesium floats. Why is that? I don't think there is a video explaining when the magnesium float and when the steel ones are used to finish concrete.
Great video. I understand the homeowner did the plumbing. I saw a stand pipe at the left rear corner, did his waste lines route to it? If so, does it run exterior to the side of the addition and the house and then "Y" into the main waste line that connects to the city tap? Thxs. Again good work.
Can someone explain how they got the form to where it is at the start of the video? Like how far they dug down for their foundation, and how wide, and if they had to clear off a couple of inches of the topsoil and how they did that to make it level, etc. I thought this said from scratch but they're already halfway into the project
What do you use in to hold up the wooden forms in the middle of the monolithic pour? I saw metal stakes but then how did you get them out without damaging the shower framing before the concrete dried?
looks good but I would recommend to blow out the holes with more air pressure such as a air compressor using a air nozzle with a 6" stem. Getting as most of the dust out is important. Also, when installing the rebar into the hole after injecting the epoxy, I would twist it slowly into the hole and then pack the any extra around any voids.
If I wanted to make an additional similar to this, you mention a few times about the plans and drawings. My question is where would I go or talk to , to get plans for my home addition in Texas? TIA
Is the plumbing below grade, and those two black boxes are pumps? I like the angled holes to mate the two foundations. I'll keep that in mind when I pour my new kitchen add on. I need more headroom to toss a pizza.
Hey are you able to do anything about the separation/cold joints that you get when pouring in multiple segments? I've heard that you can if done properly and that won't be an issue but do you think it's possible to do a good/long lasting job if done properly?
No bullshit music and a real explanation of what is going on. Subscribed.
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Hours scouring UA-cam and Google for how to box out a shower like this and your video is the only one that shows how it's done. Thank you!
Exactly the same here
You didn't disappoint 👍
45 years in carpentry and masonry along with other things. I always keep and open mind!! Thats how you learn and get better at you're Kraft!!
I learned a few new things from your video!! Ty very much Hi from Boston🖐
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Gl
Watching these videos is like going to trade school, and actually learning a trade. Thanks for taking the time to share your skills...!
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We just need some hands on training and we would kill it out there
@@aanthonyha I don't doubt it brotha
GOOD
@@OdellCompleteConcrete 7o7oo9987o7oi8p
The amount of details in this job is huge!
Excellent work! 👍👍👍👍👍
Yes
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All the contractors I know have nothing but respect for roofers, but I roofed for quite a while and I have nothing but respect for concrete contractors. Keep your backs strong and pockets full boys! Great work!
I understand
Ty
That's weird, in Australia both roof tilers abd roof plumbers aswell as conceters are dodgy and overpriced...usually
You always offer so much great detail in your narration. This one is exceptional. Keep on...
@@MCMXI1 TY
No doubt the best video on UA-cam, maybe the internet, about this subject. The skill and talent really shows in this video, Big respect for people who are OK with being filmed for work.
YW
And respect for the proud
I love watching your videos and your discussion not only about the concrete, but also about some of the other aspects related to the job AFTER your part is complete.
Thanks
I appreciate your knowledge and your willingness to share. I've been in the tile industry for 48 years, contracting for 35. Learned a lot along the way about various trades but not critical details on concrete. I'll certainly be utilizing your offerings as I begin doing smaller room additions and such now that I'm retiring from daily contracting. Thanks for bringing us along.
Great
GL
TY
You guys are the real deal. Salute to you and the homeowner! Awesome. Thanks!!
TY
In the 50s and 60s Residential/ Commercial Concrete Construction was the family business when I was growing up and with my Uncle, Brother, and Brother-in-law all branching off and starting their own firm's labor was in much demand. So by the time I graduated from High School, I knew the trade Residental side well but Uncle Sam called and I was off to war. They made me into an Electrician and I never look back after that. Other than code changes I see the trade has not changed much, one, thing though is the kneeboards, wow great, what a time saver, and the rebar shear, (we used bolt cutters), in my day that would have been concrete block and wire mesh job except for the foundation tie into the house. I really enjoy watching you and your crew getten-er-done.
Things keep changing.
People are pretty much the same
Beautiful job. When I was growing up in Indio, Ca, my Dad used to do the ground work and setting up the rebar and 2x lumber when working on the family home. I watered the finished cement for days after the pour. I like the way you make each job personal and treat each job like it was your project that you were working on. Your pride in workmanship shows.
TY
A weird question, did you happen to know a girl named Brianna Soto in Indio?
Much better than the classes I had with the carpenters union.
I'll bet
TY
Really great presentation. Well thought out and developed. I learned a number of tips. My hat is off to the home owner! I am also a serious DIY but have never undertaken o project of this magnitude. My wife won’t let me attempt constructing a master bedroom suite on our existing house, so I’ll have to work with a contracter!
I hear that
GL
TY
Sir I want to thank you for all your videos. The most important part is the voice over. I am learning in school and even official training videos are filmed live and the guy sounds like a tired dog on hot day. every time he moves all you hear is his tool belt jingling and heavy breathing. once again your videos are top notch.
So nice of you
It’s the rare do-it-yourself homeowner who knows what he’s doing. 👍
Yes
Still kicking butt and laying them down! Another killer job! Best on UA-cam and the West Coast! Tell those other clowns keep working on their tans!
Sounds good
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Awesome explanation while working! Thank you for breaking things down so well for us.
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GL
I dont car what anyone thinks, this is art.
This was the first time I've heard about the plastic forms. WOW! Even though you didn't use them in this video I hope you'll do a video showing them. They are so cool! I have a big project and will definitely order some. I've always hated trashing boards for forms and now I won't have to. Thanks. I love how your videos are informative and real without all the BS and personality others seem to have to put in. Just getting the job done.
Maybe I'll use some one day
TY
I have to say that I'm impressed. Watching how experts go through their process allows us to understand the value of the experience it has taken to get to this level of craftsmanship. The ONLY thing that this DIY'er can see that was missing from this video was the way the re-bar ties into the existing foundation were brought in to line with the planned slab. (Yes, I know it seems obvious but, as said I'm a DIY'er.) Nice Messrs O'Dell. Much appreciated. Thank You.
TY
GL
Good commentary, thanks. And I appreciate your talking about curing, as concrete is a chemical reaction that hardens over time and does best with watering. It eventually drys, but the cure is the key.
Yes
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Thank you for posting. I’m learning a lot from your videos. God bless Odell
TY
Learned alot, thank you. Looks great.
Glad it was helpful!
This is almost ASMR! Reminds me of watching golf! Really helpful.and informative, keep it up! 👍
always great to see the ODELL CREW do their thing - its artful! when people love and respect what they do, its not work - its art! well done mate! thanks for sharing!
I concur
TY
Thanks for sharing. This has been a very helpful video.
Nice work! Would love to see the finished room addition.
We will when we start on phase two
Thank you very much you are share us how to Concrete Foundation for a Room Addition.
Great job! Both Odell and the homeowner. I would like to see his finished product of that addition.
You and me both!
I just wish I was fit enough to do this myself. At least I can check on whether someone that I employ is doing things correctly. Thanks for sharing.
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GL
you have the best videos for diy guys.
TY
I appreciate your detailed narrative. Very informative! 👍
Al in Portland OR
TY Al
I'm not a builder, but this was so satisfying. Thanks!
Love watching hard work being done on my day off 😂
Good idea
TY
Thanks for the education and explanation...Helps a lot.
Glad to help.
I appreciate all that you have shared with us over the years. Your hard work and knowledge base is valued.
I appreciate that!
Very pleasing to watch every step. Even when I'm away from work. I'm happiest watching concrete get poured.
Me too
TY
I worked with an engineer in CA for 40 years. There is such a thing as over reinforcing concrete. #3 @ 18"o.c. is better for slab on grade. Anchor bolt spacing is tied to the shear wall above. if your shear walls are over 6' long, 5/8" AB @ 48"o.c. probably would have been fine. Too bad engineers are so expensive because they can save the cost of needless over design. Over design is not better. It is simply a waste of resources. Don't forget to cut crack control joints. Great job. Great video.
I believe over engineering is a real issue of concern
unfortunally ACI code requires a min on 0.0018bh for minimum reinforcement to minimize cracking this is also noted on the latest version of the CBC. as an example 0.0018(4"thick by 18" strip) = 0.1296 square inch of steel and a #3 is 0.11 square inch which is less than allowed by code).
Burning it black...Never heard that, wealth of information!
TY
This is an incredibly helpful video, thank you for taking the time to make it.
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Love how in depth and calm he is explaining step by step....
TY
Your jobs are always amazing, I would love to see what the finished product look like after the room it's completed.
Me too
TY
@@OdellCompleteConcrete NVC you are doing well and share your happy to help 🆘 you can
Dude, I'm normally not very easily impressed !!! My hat off to yo you and Homowner Great job 👍 👊
Great video. The whole time I was thinking it would've been cool if the homeowner went with concrete walls too, maybe even cheaper than wood frame with the current cost of lumber.
Great point!
Maybe some day
Still have to use lumber to form it up, maybe cmu or icf is the way to go now
Concrete walls are nightmare....electrical, plumbing hanging cabinets, drywall...its way more difficult
Super cool. I've got to know a bunch of the trades over the years, but concrete still seems like voodoo cause I never did it. This was illuminating.
@@timrizzo3941 great
GL
Great Job as always, love watching your videos!
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I don't know much about concrete but I love your Work .
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Love your working details and explaining the steps.
so impressive and creative,very modern!
Great videos I have a few questions.
1. How long did this total process take?
2. How long did just the concrete pour take?
3 thanks for the answers my man!’
1 week
6 hours
Yw
Excellent Videos and info Odell! Well narrated too!
"DIY" with lots of assistants, but I'm impressed with his work.
Yes
Me too
Love watching pro's do nice work!!
Thanks 👍
We love our Mexicans 🇲🇽😃👍
If they are citizens you love Americans. If illegal then yeah Mexicans.
Odell is the best in the west! At least in Southern California! Not like those other poser concrete pumpers trying to act like they do the work but it’s actually just another crew that he subs it to.
Good point.
TY
I sure hope the homeowner used Mobil 1 synthetic when he sprayed the boards
He had Castrol
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Noooooo!
@@OdellCompleteConcrete at least cut with some diesel?
That look good...only thing was an expansion joint required according to building codes?
Why Mobil 1? What does that do?
This video really helped me grasp the concept!
Great
GL
$65/board! Wood is expensive nowadays!
Yes it is insane
your presentation is excellent. Thanks for the lesson
TY
10 dislikes? Possible from people who are to lazy to do it the correct way
I can only imagine it’s other concrete firms lol
Yes. What he's doing would never get approved in many countries
There are no dislikes anymore. Well you can't see em anyways.
wow, you know a great deal, thank you so much. great video as well! the addition of the drone footage! thank you for that unique perspective
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great video, question: you said anchor bolts were 2" from inside the framing board. please correct me. thanks
That sounds about right
I have seen several videos eschewing the use of rebar in concrete. They point out centuries old cement buildings like churches with no steel and they are still around. Yet we have to constantly work on things like bridges that have rebar because they are falling apart. The rebar expands and rusts busting the concrete. Say mesh is better because it is smaller diameter and has less effect. What do you think?
Perfect video would love the rest on how to build the rest of add on great video over all
Me too
TY
Great video showing the essential, Thanks for sharing your valuable experience....
"Burning it black". I love it.
Could you explain the two different trowel we see used at 16:40 in the video? The man doing the work has two in his hands. One rounded and there other 90° corners. None of them are magnesium floats. Why is that? I don't think there is a video explaining when the magnesium float and when the steel ones are used to finish concrete.
At this stage you only needed hard trowels, it's beyond hand floating
Just curious about the toilet flange at 19:08 wandering why is it so high? The finish floor is only 1in above the slab, am I missing something?
Great video man!
Ty
Great video. I understand the homeowner did the plumbing. I saw a stand pipe at the left rear corner, did his waste lines route to it? If so, does it run exterior to the side of the addition and the house and then "Y" into the main waste line that connects to the city tap?
Thxs. Again good work.
Yep ~ great video!! Thank you! I’m inspired to move forward with my project!
You can do it!
Excellent work raises the company's reputation Thanks for taking the time to sharing
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Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge mate, much appreciated.
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Can someone explain how they got the form to where it is at the start of the video? Like how far they dug down for their foundation, and how wide, and if they had to clear off a couple of inches of the topsoil and how they did that to make it level, etc. I thought this said from scratch but they're already halfway into the project
Are u dumb??
very nice! which city you support? CA code now asks bolt 2.5'? 10 years ago it is 6'.
nice video. Is there any part two for the walls?
Wow! Enjoyed watching!
That is a bad ass job good work I learned a lot from this videos good teaching thank you very much keep up the good work.
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Nice Clean Job Guys!
This is the right way to do things ❤❤❤ much love.
What do you use in to hold up the wooden forms in the middle of the monolithic pour? I saw metal stakes but then how did you get them out without damaging the shower framing before the concrete dried?
Remove before concrete hardens
looks good but I would recommend to blow out the holes with more air pressure such as a air compressor using a air nozzle with a 6" stem. Getting as most of the dust out is important. Also, when installing the rebar into the hole after injecting the epoxy, I would twist it slowly into the hole and then pack the any extra around any voids.
Sounds good except for the packing part
Great video nice job well explained right to it!!
High quality work with each detail explained well. Thanks.
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those angled kickers you called them. How did you attach them to the board? I didn't see you put a nail or anything in the end of them?
A single duplex nail at the top
Yep as always a beautiful job. Your a real pro-David and a lot of pride in your work and it shows.
Thank you very much!
No thank you for these great videos.
Im learning so much becouse of your Videos! ☝️💯😎
Glad to hear it
If I wanted to make an additional similar to this, you mention a few times about the plans and drawings. My question is where would I go or talk to , to get plans for my home addition in Texas? TIA
Building department
Is the plumbing below grade, and those two black boxes are pumps?
I like the angled holes to mate the two foundations. I'll keep that in mind when I pour my new kitchen add on.
I need more headroom to toss a pizza.
The black boxes are for access to hook up the plumbing
You guys are the best!
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Incredible video production and highly professional job you give your industry a good name
That's good to hear.
TY
You do amazing work. Thanks for your video.
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Schon das zweite Schalbrett saß schief, super.
Already the second formboard sat crooked, great.
OSS
I like your detail in the video.
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Hey are you able to do anything about the separation/cold joints that you get when pouring in multiple segments? I've heard that you can if done properly and that won't be an issue but do you think it's possible to do a good/long lasting job if done properly?
Yes
Another very well done job Mr Odell
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Quality concrete practice, excellent finish.
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ThankYou. Good communication and attention to detail. Your explanation paints a God picture! Stephen australia
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