I worked in concrete from 2003-7. We used to screed 1000 yards of of parking lots. Man I miss those brutal workouts I was in my early 20's. Now in my 40's I'd bet I'd pass out if I grabbed a come a long in the brutal heat. Keep up the good work.
This is an expertly produced video. It’s really good how you narrated AFTER the video was shot . It makes it really easy to hear what you are saying and not distracting like when you tubers talk during the shoot
Top man for sharing your knowledge Mike, it's helping my finishing out alot. I'm getting much better finished and not fighting myself as I go, so much less stressful. Concrete can make a fool out of anyone.
@@MikeDayConcrete much appreciated Mike, I'm just a bricklayer from the uk. It's great to be adding and better still improving in other skilled trades too 👌
I don’t know how you guys do it every day. 5 of us poured 7 yards today and it about killed me. Finished at 2:30 and I’ve been lying in the bed ever since. Of course it was 96 degrees🥵Hats off to y’all!
I used to see many guys with a bump screed for 30 plus min to get the bumps out then being to late to bull float it and got more and more behind the time frame by time they were to use power float the edges were bone dry hard watching u guys is like Xmas what a crew blessings to u mike and ur team ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shows how much old timers and experience taught to you guys by the way they move their boots back as they screen.. experience is a valuable trade on its own right so great work men 👍
Good job with the explanation on how you guys do it “right” I’ve been finishing concrete for over 20 years and your channel is the first one I came across that show you know what you are doing! Keep up the good work guys.
Not sure if you guys gives a damn but if you're bored like me atm then you can stream pretty much all of the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Have been binge watching with my girlfriend during the lockdown =)
That was a nifty screed lay, and yes it has given me value for me doing a slab on a 7m x 4m workshop, it will be 6 " deep. Hope my son gets into great tomorrow. Thanks for that.
Great video Mike - your videos have inspired me to get back into concrete because of the things I’ve learned - after getting out of doing concrete for several years.
Very nice job on the initial pour out, especially with the slope, pouring not too much, but not too little, without any grade stakes to eyeball off of, to be able to screed properly and not wear the come-along guy out.
I have to say after seeing some really bad videos. You guys are good , I have 20 years on Straight edge and finishing concrete . It’s nice to see it done rite. Most of my pours are a 100 + yards
You make it look so easy like eating a great cheese burger. I have an area 20 by 25 deck I need and want to do but just nervous about doing it I have other areas around my house a lot smaller I think I will try them first and then get the courage to do the bigger pad. ? Is it easier split it is half then pin it or just do it all. And how many guys do you think I would need. ? Thanks for all the great videos
Mike !!!!! Your videos are always very detailed and informative I am grateful to always come across your channel and see your videos I look forward every time you post a video! Question though do you ever use a bump cutter in any of your work specially with wet screeding? Do you have any work where you would use a bump cutter ... would like to see how you use it in your work . Look forward to more from you ... with that let’s end the year on a green note !!!!
You should see this "driveway" some homeowner attempted to pour in my neighborhood. Looks like they poured some mud inside the form, realized there wasn't enough, and gave up without even trying to even out what was there.
Yes you can use a 2x4. People that do it often use an actual screed board because it will not easily warp and twist. The key to whatever you use as a strike off is to use the back edge not the leading edge.
We always screed off our chalk lines then mag it it leaves the edges cleaner and easier to finish later. If we need to adjust we do when screeding the edge to "cut a print" and always mag before we get out of arms reach of an edge that needs attention.
Me and my 73 year old pops pour slabs like this and the old man will solo screed the whole thing better then half the concretors out there I’m going to miss him when he retires 😅
I think the most important part to the success you’re experiencing is due to not pouring the concrete too high or too low. The initial dump down the chute HAS to be accurate to the proper elevation or else it makes every step afterwards that much more difficult. You have a mucker knocking it down immediately and that sets up the crew for success.
Yea, getting it really close to grade when it comes off the chute is important. It's better to be a little high than low. Much easier to pull some back rather than pull some more back in.
I once worked for a guy who would yell “Poul animal! Poul!” as we screeded the concrete with our come alongs. Sounds terrible but he was a great guy who would boot up and jump in with his own come along which looked about 100 years old. He just loved pouring concrete. Every time he screamed, we would all be laughing, and busting our humps! After the pour, it was Italian heroes all around with beer! ( old days)
👍. Only SKILLED masons can wet rod like that. There's a cocky pump guy out there that calls this "horse shit". He doesn't even finish concrete 😂. Keep up the good work and ignore the haters.
Very nice! No offense intended, but heigth is not a word. It is pronounced height like a kite. I used to use the word irregardless often when teaching until a student of mine thankfully corrected me.
Huh ? Yes Height is a word, so is: ''Irregardless'' It is recognized as a legitimate word by Websters New World Dictionary, The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language and the Cambridge Dictionary. So you you can tell your student, it is a recognized word !
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I worked in concrete from 2003-7. We used to screed 1000 yards of of parking lots. Man I miss those brutal workouts I was in my early 20's. Now in my 40's I'd bet I'd pass out if I grabbed a come a long in the brutal heat.
Keep up the good work.
This is an expertly produced video. It’s really good how you narrated AFTER the video was shot . It makes it really easy to hear what you are saying and not distracting like when you tubers talk during the shoot
This was a great video mike,
Top man for sharing your knowledge Mike, it's helping my finishing out alot. I'm getting much better finished and not fighting myself as I go, so much less stressful. Concrete can make a fool out of anyone.
Glad I can help Damian.
@@MikeDayConcrete much appreciated Mike, I'm just a bricklayer from the uk. It's great to be adding and better still improving in other skilled trades too 👌
These videos are always great to watch right before a big pour when your still learning
I don’t know how you guys do it every day. 5 of us poured 7 yards today and it about killed me. Finished at 2:30 and I’ve been lying in the bed ever since. Of course it was 96 degrees🥵Hats off to y’all!
I used to see many guys with a bump screed for 30 plus min to get the bumps out then being to late to bull float it and got more and more behind the time frame by time they were to use power float the edges were bone dry hard watching u guys is like Xmas what a crew blessings to u mike and ur team ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shows how much old timers and experience taught to you guys by the way they move their boots back as they screen.. experience is a valuable trade on its own right so great work men 👍
Thanks Sam
Thanks for explaining wet pads.
Good job with the explanation on how you guys do it “right” I’ve been finishing concrete for over 20 years and your channel is the first one I came across that show you know what you are doing! Keep up the good work guys.
Thanks Stevie!
Not sure if you guys gives a damn but if you're bored like me atm then you can stream pretty much all of the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Have been binge watching with my girlfriend during the lockdown =)
@Kole Jaxx Yup, have been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself :)
@Kole Jaxx Yup, been watching on InstaFlixxer for months myself :D
That was a nifty screed lay, and yes it has given me value for me doing a slab on a 7m x 4m workshop, it will be 6 " deep. Hope my son gets into great tomorrow. Thanks for that.
Best on you tube.
Easily !
Thanks!
Simple, clear, informative and the results are great. Nice job guys. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Great video Mike - your videos have inspired me to get back into concrete because of the things I’ve learned - after getting out of doing concrete for several years.
Great to hear!
Another great job and an excellent group of professionals greetings from san felipe chile
Thank you!
Very nice job on the initial pour out, especially with the slope, pouring not too much, but not too little, without any grade stakes to eyeball off of, to be able to screed properly and not wear the come-along guy out.
Thank you!
I have to say after seeing some really bad videos. You guys are good , I have 20 years on
Straight edge and finishing concrete . It’s nice to see it done rite. Most of my pours are a 100 + yards
Hi Joe, I learned on 100+ yard pours, even some 1000 yard pours. We mostly do residential floors now, I don't really miss those big ones. :)
Wish I had the balls to screed like that nice work Gents
Excellent job !
Thanks!
Your 2 bulls know how to cut mud.
Looks great mike
I’m watching this video to get my concrete rodding down lol shout out from Sacramento California
This is a thing of beauty
Thanks!
Great job Mike another great video keep up the good work
Thanks 👍
They are pro's at what they do simply the BEST
Thanks!
its always glorious when you can screed soup. inspectors can be brutal at times. nice video fam
Damn you guys are wicked. Perfect teamwork and everybody doing their part
Always top of the line work, thumbs up !
Thank you!
This was not only educational but also fun to watch. I never realized that concrete floors require so much skill. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Keep up the good work Mike day! from one concrete contractor to another!
Shout out from Denver Colorado
Very good video 👍
Thanks Bruce!
This was a great video mike, thanks for explaining so thoroughly. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Man I love the way yall kick screed
This was really an awesome video. Subscribing now. I love that you pointed out how to spot mistakes.
I'm not sure what I've just watched but I know I learned something, thanks
You make it look so easy like eating a great cheese burger. I have an area 20 by 25 deck I need and want to do but just nervous about doing it I have other areas around my house a lot smaller I think I will try them first and then get the courage to do the bigger pad. ? Is it easier split it is half then pin it or just do it all. And how many guys do you think I would need. ? Thanks for all the great videos
Absolutely mint 👌🏻 need a team like you in the UK, you should see the absolute mess a ‘pro’ made of my garage floor ! 😢
Mike,Can you pour concrete over an existing stone paver type floor.
Incredible work
Mike !!!!! Your videos are always very detailed and informative I am grateful to always come across your channel and see your videos I look forward every time you post a video! Question though do you ever use a bump cutter in any of your work specially with wet screeding? Do you have any work where you would use a bump cutter ... would like to see how you use it in your work . Look forward to more from you ... with that let’s end the year on a green note !!!!
I haven't ever had the need to use a bump cutter.
You should see this "driveway" some homeowner attempted to pour in my neighborhood. Looks like they poured some mud inside the form, realized there wasn't enough, and gave up without even trying to even out what was there.
What size screed it this ?
You guys are slick as hell!
Thank you!
Tell that driver to blow it in!! Good shit Mike, I love your videos man
Thank you Mike for showing the up coming Cement finishers.
How much slump is that? 6?
Question can i have that same effect with a 2x4
Yes you can use a 2x4. People that do it often use an actual screed board because it will not easily warp and twist. The key to whatever you use as a strike off is to use the back edge not the leading edge.
Good answer Jason! Thanks for taking the time to answer.
that's amazing
We always screed off our chalk lines then mag it it leaves the edges cleaner and easier to finish later. If we need to adjust we do when screeding the edge to "cut a print" and always mag before we get out of arms reach of an edge that needs attention.
Great video Mike. Just wondering why the help seems to be eating better than the boss. 😂
Haha thanks!
Mike do you put air in your garage slabs, if so how much.
Yes, 3 to 4 %
Dis this for sunshine masonry up in maine
Howd u learn? Just applied for job and they trained u and U gained expwrience?
Started in high school working for my girlfriend at the time, father and his company
@@MikeDayConcrete whats the first thing they have the new guy do when doing concrete?
@@jay-xm4nz raking and cleaning up. Takes a bit of time to get a good eye for it
V effective efficient manner
amazing 👏
Thank you! 😊
Me and my 73 year old pops pour slabs like this and the old man will solo screed the whole thing better then half the concretors out there I’m going to miss him when he retires 😅
Oh my aching back
Wooses in Australia I'll pull a12 foot screed by myself and I'm 57
I think the most important part to the success you’re experiencing is due to not pouring the concrete too high or too low. The initial dump down the chute HAS to be accurate to the proper elevation or else it makes every step afterwards that much more difficult. You have a mucker knocking it down immediately and that sets up the crew for success.
Yea, getting it really close to grade when it comes off the chute is important. It's better to be a little high than low. Much easier to pull some back rather than pull some more back in.
When you push with a concrete placer ….turn it over it makes it easier to push concrete away😎
We use screed rails to pour floors and I hate it. It’s never a clean or even transition from one side of the screen to the next
I once worked for a guy who would yell “Poul animal! Poul!” as we screeded the concrete with our come alongs. Sounds terrible but he was a great guy who would boot up and jump in with his own come along which looked about 100 years old. He just loved pouring concrete. Every time he screamed, we would all be laughing, and busting our humps! After the pour, it was Italian heroes all around with beer! ( old days)
That's funny John!
Sounds like a character, did you get any video of it?
Construction Trucks way before iPhones- probably the 70’s
@@johnfahey7215 Dang, I thought a little more recent than that.
Maybe he was a fan of The Outlaw Josey Wales and he was saying “Pull, Lemuel. Pull!”
👍. Only SKILLED masons can wet rod like that. There's a cocky pump guy out there that calls this "horse shit". He doesn't even finish concrete 😂. Keep up the good work and ignore the haters.
Thank you!
Been in the business for a long time. The shut man and driver really can ruin your day. Holes and mounds for days.
Epic
Thanks Adrian!
They should make this an OLYMPIC GAME
Yes, I might have a shot at gold!
@@MikeDayConcrete, Gold easily !
You missed your calling as an Olympic rowing champion 🤣
You know a good concrete finisher by the way they pronounce the word “height”
It always looks easy when you pour a seven slump
Very nice! No offense intended, but heigth is not a word. It is pronounced height like a kite. I used to use the word irregardless often when teaching until a student of mine thankfully corrected me.
Huh ? Yes Height is a word, so is: ''Irregardless'' It is recognized as a legitimate word by Websters New World Dictionary, The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language and the Cambridge Dictionary. So you you can tell your student, it is a recognized word !
@@augustreil
writingexplained.org/height-vs-heighth-difference
www.dictionary.com/e/is-irregardless-a-word/
@@toddbronson1550, We're kinda splitting hairs now right ? Either way, we both know what they mean.
@@toddbronson1550 what about ear regardless. Like if u dont care if someone hears u
I’d love to learn too bad I’m a teacher full time. I always wanted to learn a trade
Height, not heighth
Can u send me a gift... a bullfloat please. Here in brazi we dont have
3500 psi. REaly. We have to use 6000 in mi.
The line u speak of shld
Be a 7. If u stick mud uno what I mean
U have to say
KICK AND PULL
AT LEAST ONCE