Anyone who is considering a similar project I recommend wet mixing the concrete before putting it in the forms and work the surface with a hand float after it starts to set. These steps improves the concrete's durability, appearance, and resistance to wear and tear. It is not the end of the world if you skip these steps if you are not expecting heavy loads, but you are definitely not getting the most out of your materials.
@@tedsommer thanks Ted. I think it works better for smaller pours but maybe you can see how it works for a bigger one. Could always do it in sections at least.
Think Ice-Cube trays! Does the ice crack the thin plastic tray or just expand upward into the air where there’s no opposing forces to contain the ice? 🤔
@@UncleDruncles Think area for expansion. When a pond freezes over it doesn't force the banks apart because the water/ice can expand ipward....like your ice-cubes. Indians used to pour water in cracks in large rocks in the winter. The water in the cracks would split the stone. Pock marks in concrete will have small cracks that fill with water and when it freezes can split the concrete. The ice cube tray and dividers are smooth with no cracks to fill.
@@UncleDruncles Unlike Plastic, concrete does not stretch and bend. It also absorbs moisture into itself which can freeze and expand weakening concrete over time. These properties mean a concrete ice tray should be less durable than a plastic ice tray although I admit I am unclear how significant the difference is.
@@georgebush6002 yeah I’m no concrete expert either. I’ll definitely report back on it in the Spring! Feel free to razz me if it does crack 🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️😂
Learned something new from Kevin’s homestead improvement. Thanks for sharing.
@@johnunck anytime buddy!
Anyone who is considering a similar project I recommend wet mixing the concrete before putting it in the forms and work the surface with a hand float after it starts to set. These steps improves the concrete's durability, appearance, and resistance to wear and tear. It is not the end of the world if you skip these steps if you are not expecting heavy loads, but you are definitely not getting the most out of your materials.
Nice work, sir! Might have to attempt that with our driveway. Though it's several hundred feet of eroding gravel/clay😅
@@tedsommer thanks Ted. I think it works better for smaller pours but maybe you can see how it works for a bigger one. Could always do it in sections at least.
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Yikes… 🛟
I don't think it's good that gravel shows through the surface. Seems like a trap for water to freeze in.
Check back on it next spring and the following to see… maybe you’re right, maybe not 🤷🏻♂️
Think Ice-Cube trays! Does the ice crack the thin plastic tray or just expand upward into the air where there’s no opposing forces to contain the ice? 🤔
@@UncleDruncles Think area for expansion. When a pond freezes over it doesn't force the banks apart because the water/ice can expand ipward....like your ice-cubes. Indians used to pour water in cracks in large rocks in the winter. The water in the cracks would split the stone. Pock marks in concrete will have small cracks that fill with water and when it freezes can split the concrete.
The ice cube tray and dividers are smooth with no cracks to fill.
@@UncleDruncles Unlike Plastic, concrete does not stretch and bend. It also absorbs moisture into itself which can freeze and expand weakening concrete over time. These properties mean a concrete ice tray should be less durable than a plastic ice tray although I admit I am unclear how significant the difference is.
@@georgebush6002 yeah I’m no concrete expert either. I’ll definitely report back on it in the Spring! Feel free to razz me if it does crack 🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️😂