Very sharp work,good recovery! I did IBS years ago(Royal Homes),, contractor didn't plan for blowouts,, commandeered a backhoe, cleaned the mess,rebuilt corner/ac plywood sppts,and back in the races!
I really appreciate this video as I am currently building a couple of seatwalls with a concrete cap for the first time. I'm not a concrete pro but I have been in construction all of my life. I'm retired now, 68 years old. Your videos are extremely helpful.
I think it's great that you show that even the pros run into problems, like where the glue popped on the foam. Really good to see how you handle those situations!
I like how you cut and break all the 80lb bags for easy loading 👍 my little bro taught me that trick after I ruined about 20 t shirts loading 80s the hard way into that slurpy rolling mixer! Haha. Nice looking wall👍
True proffesional its beautiful guys, I love concrete benches for some reason this will be a great place to sit for the owner, thanks for making the videos.
I'm going to be doing some in place column caps. These videos are awesome for me to work out potential problems and game my process If I had the money I would totally try to get the Odell guys over. But, videos are the next best thing to being there
Thank you David, for posting these videos so close to thanksgiving!!! I bet your client feels so much better and secure with a solid, high PSI, fiber mesh, and steel reinforced super cool and beautiful concrete walls with poured in place caps!!! Maybe like getting that shiny new bicycle on Christmas day! So grateful also that you bring that calm and confident voice over for the videos. Its mediataitve! Looking forward to the next one!!! Wishing you and your family a very happy thanksgiving!
My Uncle's property (Oklahoma) sits on a two acre lot that has a fairly steep slope all the way to the west end (the slope of the land continues beyond his property to the west for almost a 1/4 mile). There aren't many houses to the west because of the slope and the fact a major highway runs north/south at the end of the sloped land. The house, shop/garage, and their three sheds sit on the eastern acre (which is the flattest but still a slight slope). The other acres is wide open with trees. We have a huge gopher and mole problem, so erosion has been a major problem. I'm constantly filling in holes and smashing down the runs. The west end of my Uncle's shop/garage had a layer of concrete blocks to hold back dirt to cover the footing due to the slope of the land. Over the years, the blocks have sunk into the ground and the footing was starting to be uncovered due to erosion. I did a temporary fix and leveled the dirt and restacked the blocks. But now it sits about an inch above the Oklahoma red clay bricks he made for a walkway from the norths side of the garage and wrapped around to the south than turned west to the entrance of his wood shed for the lawn equipment. Those used to sit higher also, but runoff has caused the ground to sink and the bricks sit almost three inches lower than when originally laid. The bricks are brittle since they are reclaimed for the cities old brick roads from 40-60 years ago, so it's a pain trying to pull them up without them crumbling. My Uncle told me I won't be able to save all of them, and that we can got newer ones as needed. Watching these videos has taught me there is a lot of work involved in making sure the bricks and blocks are level and have a steady base. What I thought was going to be an easy job I've realized is going to involve a lot more work to ensure the job is done right and lasts a long time. Looks like this project will have to wait until spring so I can have enough time to do the job right. I'm going to add two more layers of concrete blocks to ensure there is plenty of coverage for the footing and build a rack for their fire wood so it's not stacked on the ground. I'm also thinking about laying bricks on top of the dirt since we won't have any grass or vegetation growing there. But I'll have to figure out drainage. Well, the only way I'm going to learn is by research and doing. lol.
On the scratch cote after we use the metal trowel we use a rubber trowel then the sponge we can get the texture from corese to almost a drywall look. Your looks great nice use great job
6:30 Is that concrete? Say i wanna build a weird shaped pond, do i just buy bag on concrete mix and don add water or is there a special way to make it so i can trowel up edges and such
Had my stair forms blow out on me last pour- what a nightmare- barely saved it - My own fault- too much of a hurry forming it up- seeing it happen to areal pro like you shows it can happen to anyone- thanks for your videos and advice.
wow I'm shocked that foam held so well. you are deep enough I would think you'd get some leaking out the bottom or get a buldge in the middleof the long side. going to try it
I am building a seating wall and paver patio. My biggest concern is how to prep the foundation for the wall to prevent frost heave (I live in Reno, Nevada and City Code requires 24" footings for buildings, but that seems like too much for a wall this size). The wall will be 30" above the finished paver patio. How deep should I excavate for the footing? How thick should the wall foundation be and should it be a concrete footing, or simply 6" compacted base rock and 1" of sand like the paver patio? Thanks in advance and love the videos!
Dave, execllent work as usual, but why would someone want this stem wall in their front yard like that? it doesnt appear to have any function? (i.e., noise, privacy, etc) in fact, it appears to remove usable driveway space?
It really amazes me how "wet" early concrete can still keep its shape. Timing is essential though. And like you did. First a small piece to see if the concrete is sturdy enough to keep itself up. Its how they do concrete tunnels too! Just like how they use external mold vibrators to consolidate the concrete. Greetings, Jeff
Part 1 (Driveway demo & setup) - ua-cam.com/video/CD2NjAZTcro/v-deo.html
Thank you. Ever thought of adding pricing?
where do i buy that foam?
I like how you kept the blowout in the video and showed how you resolved… for us guys learning, this is very valuable..
You’re like the Bob Ross of concrete. I watch your videos because your voice is so relaxing.
Awesome
TY
The most accurate comment on UA-cam!
And that's why YOU'RE the best in the west. You actually put in work. Another awesome job 👏 👍 🙌 👌
TY
I try
And he doesn’t have to tell everyone he’s the best in the west, like other guys, his work speaks for its self!!
And he doesn't go on 6 week hiatus at laguna Beach every 2 weeks 😂😂😂😂
Pleasure to watch a man who obviously knows his craft!
TY
I never thought I’d enjoy watching someone do concrete work! But you and your crew are awesome 👏 👏
Right on
TY
Real world concrete work. I like that you showed what you did to fix cap when it didnt go 100% correctly. Thats called experience. Awesome job.
I concur.
TY
I don’t even know anything about concrete and I still like seeing your videos because of the precision, hard work and quality finish.
Get it on OSS
TY
Very sharp work,good recovery!
I did IBS years ago(Royal Homes),, contractor didn't plan for blowouts,, commandeered a backhoe, cleaned the mess,rebuilt corner/ac plywood sppts,and back in the races!
Yes I've run in to that situation before, luckily big equipment was available
I really appreciate this video as I am currently building a couple of seatwalls with a concrete cap for the first time. I'm not a concrete pro but I have been in construction all of my life. I'm retired now, 68 years old. Your videos are extremely helpful.
Great
GL
Superb vid even when things didn't go quite to plan you explained how to put it right , excellent tradesman UK
Glad you enjoyed it.
TY
That is the best video I’ve ever seen as far as pore in place. Thank you for making these.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I think it's great that you show that even the pros run into problems, like where the glue popped on the foam. Really good to see how you handle those situations!
Yes there's always something to deal with
This guy is truly experienced and shares his knowledge that's awesome thanks
Ty
Awesome work!!!! Take pride in every job. Small or big !!! Always pays off. !!
I concur.
TY
I like how you cut and break all the 80lb bags for easy loading 👍 my little bro taught me that trick after I ruined about 20 t shirts loading 80s the hard way into that slurpy rolling mixer! Haha. Nice looking wall👍
Yes it makes it easier.
TY
I do concrete in Indiana USA, your job and explanation is so good.
TY
I really like the part at 13:07. Fantastic monologue.
Ty
True proffesional its beautiful guys, I love concrete benches for some reason this will be a great place to sit for the owner, thanks for making the videos.
Yes
I like the cuts where you go to normal speed and we can hear the work being done. I think that makes a positive difference in the videos.
Yes I concur.
I need to get more of those shots in there.
I'm going to be doing some in place column caps.
These videos are awesome for me to work out potential problems and game my process
If I had the money I would totally try to get the Odell guys over.
But, videos are the next best thing to being there
I concur.
GL
TY
Love those caps formed in place. They ain't goin' nowhere.
I concur
TY
Thank you David, for posting these videos so close to thanksgiving!!! I bet your client feels so much better and secure with a solid, high PSI, fiber mesh, and steel reinforced super cool and beautiful concrete walls with poured in place caps!!! Maybe like getting that shiny new bicycle on Christmas day! So grateful also that you bring that calm and confident voice over for the videos. Its mediataitve! Looking forward to the next one!!! Wishing you and your family a very happy thanksgiving!
Your perspective is great.
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving
Absolutely remarkable. Thanks for the education. I wish I lived closer to you. I would work for free just to learn from you.
Maybe one day!
Done well, and looks like yours is, concrete is awesome. Bending that rebar into the caps man, right on
Caps turned out perfect. Awesome work!
TY
Really smart. I will be building a wall/BBQ area in my garden within the next few months so I think I am sold on this poured in place cap.
Good choice.
GL
I’ve been coming here twice a day waiting for part 2. Thanks man
YW
TY
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Caps came out beautiful!
Thank you! Cheers!
David, much respect - appreciating your lovely workmanship!
YW
TY
alot of hard graft when there is easier ways out there. hats off from a stone mason in the uk, tidy work and keep up the good grafting
TY
Danny
This is oddly relaxing to watch.
Awesome
Excellent job on those walls. Not many people do that work correctly. Thanks for the video 😃
Like your honesty as well ! Very rare this day.... Honesty is the most important quality. Thanks again.
Thanks 👍
You’re a bad dude. Very nice work my friend.
TY
Thats really nice. Perfect place to have a form blow out. When you are hand mixing. Put the concrete back in the wheel barrow and fix it.
No problem
Many tricks and talents there. Nice
TY
My Uncle's property (Oklahoma) sits on a two acre lot that has a fairly steep slope all the way to the west end (the slope of the land continues beyond his property to the west for almost a 1/4 mile). There aren't many houses to the west because of the slope and the fact a major highway runs north/south at the end of the sloped land. The house, shop/garage, and their three sheds sit on the eastern acre (which is the flattest but still a slight slope). The other acres is wide open with trees. We have a huge gopher and mole problem, so erosion has been a major problem. I'm constantly filling in holes and smashing down the runs. The west end of my Uncle's shop/garage had a layer of concrete blocks to hold back dirt to cover the footing due to the slope of the land. Over the years, the blocks have sunk into the ground and the footing was starting to be uncovered due to erosion. I did a temporary fix and leveled the dirt and restacked the blocks. But now it sits about an inch above the Oklahoma red clay bricks he made for a walkway from the norths side of the garage and wrapped around to the south than turned west to the entrance of his wood shed for the lawn equipment. Those used to sit higher also, but runoff has caused the ground to sink and the bricks sit almost three inches lower than when originally laid. The bricks are brittle since they are reclaimed for the cities old brick roads from 40-60 years ago, so it's a pain trying to pull them up without them crumbling. My Uncle told me I won't be able to save all of them, and that we can got newer ones as needed.
Watching these videos has taught me there is a lot of work involved in making sure the bricks and blocks are level and have a steady base. What I thought was going to be an easy job I've realized is going to involve a lot more work to ensure the job is done right and lasts a long time. Looks like this project will have to wait until spring so I can have enough time to do the job right. I'm going to add two more layers of concrete blocks to ensure there is plenty of coverage for the footing and build a rack for their fire wood so it's not stacked on the ground. I'm also thinking about laying bricks on top of the dirt since we won't have any grass or vegetation growing there. But I'll have to figure out drainage. Well, the only way I'm going to learn is by research and doing. lol.
Yes you have your work cut out.
Break it up in to a lot of small jobs.
Awesome video. I was amazed that styrofoam held back that concrete. Good job.
Yes it is deceiving
I have a small cement mixer for my Boxer Mini Skid. Ive poured CMU walls for my parents in their landscaping for a BBQ island and a Waterfall Feature.
Sounds like a nice option
Unreal how easy you make that look!
It is easy, with careful planning
On the scratch cote after we use the metal trowel we use a rubber trowel then the sponge we can get the texture from corese to almost a drywall look. Your looks great nice use great job
Nice
Good idea
Awesome, I love your videos man, super cool!
TY
Awesome job, always glad to see that you uploaded a video.
Me too.
TY
The cap looks beautiful!
TY
Wow. Thats a stout short wall! Amazing work
Yes it was!
Seat wall
Excellent work there David masterfully done
TY
Great work Dave.
TY
As we say here in the UK.... That is the dogs bollocks. Brilliant work 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
TY
I’ll tell ya what, another great job! Shout out to Avery too he’s stuck with it! Working hard is a beautiful thing!
For sure.
TY
that wall cap is art...nice going man!
TY
Incredible skill and beautiful work. Thanks for sharing the tips too.
My pleasure!
Nice hobbystyle work.
TY
Good one Odell, Bring on part 3!!!!! cant wait
Sounds
TY
nice work, satisfying to see the result
Glad you enjoyed it!
That's 🔥 as the kids say outstanding 👏
TY
Awesome job!! I had to refresh to leave a comment. It said comments are disabled for this video... I musta watched it too quick, lol.
Could be we changed the setting from made for kids to not made for kids
Clean work 🤟🏽🤟🏽
TY
Damn that looks good, can’t wait for the rest!
Me to I
Beautiful work!
Thank you very much!
Man, that's impressive
TY
Real pros admit mistakes great job 👍
Get it on
TY
Great job👌👌💪💪
TY
LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!!!!
TY
that's a work of art .... great results guys!!
Thank you! Cheers!
6:30 Is that concrete? Say i wanna build a weird shaped pond, do i just buy bag on concrete mix and don add water or is there a special way to make it so i can trowel up edges and such
Man I love this channel
TY
Love this series, thanks guys for sharing your skills with us :) very interesting video
YW
Great job!
ty
Man that knows what he is doing
TY
Nice job
Thanks stud
Beautiful work
TY
thank you for posting and sharing, nice work!
YW
Amazing work.
TY
Superb video and workmanship.
I assume its not necessary to let the footing dry as you built on top of it after the pour?
As long as you don't go to high the first day
Nice work!
Thank you! Cheers!
Those caps came out great👍
TY
Great! Very educational! Happy Thanksgiving!
Same to you!
Happy Thanksgiving
TY
Looks beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
Looks very nice
TY
You guys are pros: Rebar...filling the cores...bonding blocks. Nice block laying for guys who don’t do it everyday.
For sure
TY
Had my stair forms blow out on me last pour- what a nightmare- barely saved it - My own fault- too much of a hurry forming it up- seeing it happen to areal pro like you shows it can happen to anyone- thanks for your videos and advice.
Yes it can
Very nice sir.
TY
Very nice!!
TY
Another great job!
TY
Could you anchor metal post to the top of this wall to add a picket fence?? What would recommend for that type of fence
Thanks Odell! 👍🏽👍🏽
YW
wow I'm shocked that foam held so well. you are deep enough I would think you'd get some leaking out the bottom or get a buldge in the middleof the long side. going to try it
It's sweet and simple
Looks good sir. I love doing benches and stuff. The one off stuff if you will. Keep up the good work.
Yes
Something different
Looking awesome, great way to top a wall 👏👏
I concur
TY
Dam nice work sir 👍 love your attention to details.
TY
How long do you typically wait to pull the forms?
amazing video! thanks! looks like you guys finish it in one day?
Yes
TY
Hey boss it looks like a brand new Occidental Leather tool pouch hanging off of your tool belt. Birthday present from the guys?
got it at WOC
I am building a seating wall and paver patio. My biggest concern is how to prep the foundation for the wall to prevent frost heave (I live in Reno, Nevada and City Code requires 24" footings for buildings, but that seems like too much for a wall this size). The wall will be 30" above the finished paver patio. How deep should I excavate for the footing? How thick should the wall foundation be and should it be a concrete footing, or simply 6" compacted base rock and 1" of sand like the paver patio? Thanks in advance and love the videos!
I would go by the local building code
I have 20 bags of tile mortar. Dumb question.. What are other things I could use for on other then tile?
Excellent work
Ty
It’s cool hearing Orange County speech pattern 👍🏾
Awesome
Dave, execllent work as usual, but why would someone want this stem wall in their front yard like that? it doesnt appear to have any function? (i.e., noise, privacy, etc) in fact, it appears to remove usable driveway space?
sitting on is good, decorative, privacy front patio area
Is it recommended to smooth the sides with concrete or just for looks?
It really amazes me how "wet" early concrete can still keep its shape. Timing is essential though. And like you did. First a small piece to see if the concrete is sturdy enough to keep itself up.
Its how they do concrete tunnels too! Just like how they use external mold vibrators to consolidate the concrete.
Greetings,
Jeff
Really
That's cool