Patio Pavers Are Expensive. Do This Instead.
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- Building a round patio from a paver kit is not only a pain but it’s also expensive. I poured a stamped concrete fire pit patio instead in two days and saved thousands of dollars. It looks great around the fire pit and it’s low maintenance. Anybody can pour this in one to two days. I’ll show you step by step how I built the circular form around the smokeless fire pit, poured the concrete, stamped it with a roller, and then stained it. This fire pit is turning out amazing but I’m not done yet. I’m going to build a pergola, outdoor kitchen, movie theater, and more so you don’t want to miss it!
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What part of the country are you in. Im trying to gauge if some of your methods will work where I live. Hard to tell with the trees. Palmetto, Aust pines etc
why such a small pit also raised pits like that dont do the job its better to have it in the ground at least that way your feet will be warm.
Does anyone know where I can get an extra long bolt for my timber saw attachment? All the stores are sold out.😅
Why is nobody talking about Sasquatch chilling on tractor😂
A tip on using a stamp roller for stamped concrete. Use the Roller in one direction one time. Its not like painting a wall. Smooth out when ready use roller one time in one direction, and lift off at end of roll. Roll one time semi over lapping the previous roll.
Hey man I’m a Cement Mason and love your videos. I have one tip for when you are setting your forms and leveling them. You can attach your boards to the stakes first then just pound them down gently until they are level it really makes it easier especially doing big jobs like we do commercially. Well done 👍🏼
"Nothing says summer like pink." I hit subscribe as soon as I heard that and realized humor and silliness are part of this channel. 🤣😂
I’ve been building all of my life and I’m 70.
I’ve never heard of fiberglass rebar.
WoW !
Something new.
And you’re doing a great job.
Good work !👍
The reasoning for choosing the fiberglass rebar is spot on 😂😂😂. Always love these videos.
Thank you!
They cut like buttah, too!
I am glad I ain’t the only one making sure those looking down from a plane can see everything is squared and even. My kids think I am crazy.
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Bender board is just 1/4 MDF cut into strips, easy enough to make your own. if you make two layers and laminate with glue they will be rigid and require less staking. I also highly recommend doing integral stain over a wash, it just holds up better -- look for "iron oxide (red/black/yellow)."
Believe it or not, the rain probably helped your slab. Adding water on top during curing helps keep the concrete from drying out and cracking as it shrinks.
Nice firepit.
I LOVE that you post the successes but also the screwups. It is super encouraging and helps keep me encouraged!
I really enjoy watching your tutorial videos. I love that you share your knowledge, along with the things that don’t work. Some people clean up all the videos and only show a really quick run through and a finished product and they don’t show the pitfalls of the project. This is what makes you stand out for me because a lot of the projects you’re currently doing are things that we would like to do in the future. Thank you for taking the time to teach others on UA-cam. 😊
@@sherylyoung101 Thank you Sheryl! I appreciate that very much.
Learn to use a tarp or piece of plastic to mix your concrete. Spread out a 6x8 tarp, bodyslam a bag of concrete in the middle pull out what's left of the paper bag and hold all 4 corners up and add water. Then take 2 corners in each hand and roll it back and forth on the ground until mixed. It works twice as well with 2 people. An "X" pattern works best. In other words your left hand then their left hand. Your right hand, their right hand. You're welcome!
This is how I do it too. Fast as hell!
@@thomasjameson5761 when we used to build decks in Maryland and it was perfect for 2 men. Mix it up and use the tarp to carry and pour. I learned from a friend who learned it from local lineman. I've heard it's how WW2 cooks mixed large amounts of ingredients for the troops.
Brilliant thanks for the tip. Never heard that one before
I’ve never heard of this…thank you!
Wow! What a Pro !
I have a level similar to that and I have installed my leach field, my septic tank and poured many concrete footings for solar installs using it. The trick is to get there at Dusk or Right before first light, then marking out what needs to be marked. That tool has saved me a lot of money.
I Really enjoy your content and I find your editing and comments hilarious in a good way. Keep it up man
Thanks!
I absolutely love your sense of humor. Your jokes always hit for me. Not only that, I love your family!
Thank you so much!
Your videos are not only informative, they are hilarious. Thanks for the free entertainment and education.
About an hour before this video came out, I checked your channel to make sure I didn’t miss any videos. Great project, thank you for sharing!!!
I appreciate that! Thanks!
I need a vacation. I could have sworn I saw a Sasquatch on your tractor at one point.
Nice job.
You make hard work, very hard work, look easy. Nice video.
Thank you so much! I didn't show the 10 gallons of water I had to drink while filming this. 😂
@@HAXMAN Ha, yep. I saw the sweat dripping off your nose. Here in Phoenix, it might not be as humid, but it's hotter than a two-peckered goat in tight jeans. And I am dumb enough to do projects during summer. So yeah, I understand what it's like to drink 10 gallons of water and miraculously never have to pee. Great job as always, sir!
Just as I was looking for something to watch & boom Haxman to the rescue 👌🏼
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Same here.
How is it that Haxman isn’t at 1 million subs yet? Y’all share, let’s get him there!
Thanks brother!
I'm not even interested in the project but watched from start to finish. Kudos for mentioning the names of all the tools, lots of "instruction guys" leave huge gaps in their delivery. I cussed for you when the roller hit the concrete.
So awesome to see you back at it!
SQUATCH! 😂
Thanks!
A HAXMAN DROP ON A WEDNESDAY!? YES SIR IM HERE FOR IT
I'm trying to pick up the pace. Thanks!
I watched your videos a few years back I lost ya because I didn’t suscribe. But love the new fire pit and that’s how I found you again lol lessons learned
Thanks!
For the Texture Roller, to help keep it on, maybe put duct tape on your frame roller to get snug fit when you put the actual roller on.
I’m a simple man. I see a Haxman video. I click like.
This vid has like 30 million views in 24 hours, so here is a 100 grand tip = used motoroil for mold release. Until next time, from toxic wastelands of eastern Europe, this is Tom the Builder, signing out
You are the man! Well done sir! I’m very impressed by your work!
On those roller stamps...
I found using masking tape at the end of the roller kept it on fine
and
Use your concrete mixing tray with a few inches of water in it and make sure the roller is really wet for each roll and you can apply the stamp earlier and it comes out great
I saved both your smokeless fire pit videos and now I see this! Ideas upon ideas and you make it look like I could do this too!
Go for it!
You rock, not trying to pour too much. Edger is always a trick, but it seals the edge so it won’t Spauld. Turn edger the other way to scrape the edge when pouring the next phase. Great tool. Good job.
Thanks brother!
Awesome job. Your firepit patio turned out really nice ❤
That texture roller idea will be used soon. Thanks, man. Super cool pit!
As usual, informative and entertaining. Thanks for being you. (your family looks like amazing fun)
Looks great!
The main reason to edge is to have a rounded corner. A sharp corner easily chips and breaks while a round corner is stronger (and helps to hide any imperfections on the edge).
That roller coming off would drive me crazy. I'd be looking at putting a screw into it...
Thanks!
Been stewing about building a firepit with a huge pile of firebrick I aquired. That will be my Sept '24 project... once my chicken coop is finished by Labor Day! 🤞 (Yeah, you got me hooked with the coop videos!)
Hurry up on that outdoor kitchen, Haxman! The weather turns pretty fast here in central NYS once October arrives.
Man, you have me fiending to do this... I am nearly done with the heavy lifting on my garden and I can move into other projects. I promised my girls I would build them a new playset this year but papa wants a fire pit...they can play on that right? I'll paint it pink they'll never know.
Food first, then fun. 😄 My daughter Cameron wants a rock wall. I don't know if I can squeeze that in. 😄 Thanks Jacob!
Back in the day, I worked at a concrete beam plant and they used diesel as a release agent
“ I don’t want people looking down on me when they fly over”, “looking down on me” 😂
Wow!! I like it, I have been wrestling with ideas for my fire pit and this is a great idea, good job
Love your content, glad you are making content again! I started watching so many other woodworking videos after I discovered your channel a couple years back, in fact I was watching one the otherday and thats what made me comeback to look for you! Keep up the great work.
Awesome, thank you!
I could see an open top gazebo that circles that firepit. You could even have a circle in the center for the firepit.
That’s what Kim wants me to build. 😄
ROFL, i was laughing so hard when you were rolling that after you poured the concrete. thank you for showing us we are all human.
Key to edging is to edge it once right after your pour concrete to get stones back....... Then it makes it much easier when its time to final edge it.
The plants in between the quarter pieces of the pad is such a neat idea!
Love it - just recently found your channel - awesome! Of course I subscribed & will be checking all your content! Im a girly girl learning how to complete cool projects. You are so funny & are such a great help! Greetings from Virginia Beach, VA. 😊
Thanks for subbing!
Screen it in like a gazebo and it would be a blessing to sit in there regardless of the temps or bugs... Make sure you have some type roof vent so when you have a fire in the center pit. Thumbs Up!
I enjoy your humor and confessions of what you don't know. For things that you need, I would add that considering the frequency of rain, you may also need a pavilion.
So glad I came across this channel. Great sense of humor and honest. I'm subscribing for sure. Thanks for the content.
Looking down on me when they fly over, looking down on me 😂
i'm not a crete guy, but i've heard steel rebar reacts with concrete and over years/decades swells as it corrodes, causing cracks and sometimes even popping out chunks. i doubt fiber bar has the same problem, so good choice.
I helped build a sandy in ground firepit once. Always wanted one in my own yard ever since.
Another great video! Love your projects.
For future projects that need a laser line outside, they make glasses that are designed to help you see the specific color laser you're using. Normally about $15-20 per pair.
You do great work arounds for problems you run into, but this will help make it easier for your next project.
Great job.
Thanks for the tip!
The gorilla is hilarious!
Love the Purple Fire background music as well. Good info for me as this is something my buddy is doing now and will be doing in the upcoming days. Thank you for the great video
So awesome. I miss my acreage sometimes, expecially when it comes to space to do things like this. I have one in the city, but I dont have room to build an area to leave chairs all the time, My old one was this big, but I did wood border with landscaping tiles and filled it all with pea gravel. 100% not as fancy as this, but was a lot cheaper and faster
Great video sir. We all love how you explain all the good, bad, and learning moments in your videos. Almost never does a job go perfect, and it's good to see that in action. As far as edging difficulty, I suggest investing in a large heavier pro style edger as they make it easier on the wrists to get a smooth finish. Keep it up.
In our area concrete is taxable on our property taxes, pavers are not. So that’s a concise ration on cost
Really enjoyed watching this project and loved your sense of humour😂well done👏👏
“What an absolute waste of moneeeeeeeey”😂 only in the HAXMAN channel.. love it cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
Hey Hax - Great job. The whole thing turned out really nicely. Thanks to Kim for her work behind the camera. Loved the cameo on the tractor by your son. He looks just like you. Thumbs up. Peace.
Thanks Chuck!
Very nice! You make it look easy! Got a laugh out of Sasquatch showing up! 😂
Thank you!
I just love your videos and your sense of humor. Keep up the good work.
Edge first to push the rocks down then bull float. Then you can go back with the edger.
if it starts to rain on freshly cemented quickly with a tarpaulin only because the rain pulls the calque out of the cementing then you can cut everything with a regular knife - I've had this happen to me
Well, Haxmeister....I have to say, watching you on your builds.....I am completely exhausted! When I was younger, I might've been able to keep up with you but at my current age and back problems....yeah, completely exhausted! I have to ask, no curious or spiteful animal foot prints???? I'm shocked!!! And where, pray tell, were all those Hax children when the tamping and pouring and leveling, etc etc etc took place?? C'mon ladies....no work, no eat! Nice job, though. Well done, young man! Take care, be safe and God bless!
I’m amazed we didn’t get any chicken foot prints. 😂 Oh the girls had cleanup duty. Thanks Jim!
Eres un genio que realizas lo que se me ocurrió una vez, pero no sabía como realizar.
Mis respetos.
¡Muchas gracias!
@@HAXMAN eres mi sensei, mi Maestro 👌💪👏👏👏🙌
Found same issue with laser level.
But i waited til dusk and it worked a treat
Haxman is the bestest! Thx Hax!👊🏼❤️💯
Thank you!
I like it. Looks great. I wasn’t sure about the stamped look but I like the finish product. Well done.
Thanks so much!
How nice. You sound like me when I get to thinking. LOL
Someday I'll buy a house and be able to do projects.... 😂
We use a wood version of the bender board it’s awesome stuff. I like the plastic though.
I’m going to use this method to build a raised planter for a tree fern in my garden.
Really good idea to use that foam.
Thanks for the inspiration
If you figure out the circumference then you only need one measurement of 1/4 that for your pie pieces.
Pretty darn good job for wing'in it!
Do you make your living off of UA-cam or do you have to work another job? If you don't want to answer i understand. I ask because I am always doing this kind of "projects" around the house and I just wondered if it would be worth my while to start filming these things. I know it would take me a long time to get a lot of subs, but if I could make a living doing it that would be a dream come true.
Awesome video as always brother.
I do UA-cam full time. You should definitely do a channel! It might not take a long time. Thanks!
@@HAXMAN thanks for answering. I just might do it then. I wish y'all all the love and happiness and success that life can bring.
Thank you so much brother. You and yours as well.
I use the lasers at dusk / dawn, that makes them much more visible. You could also use green glasses to at least see them a little easier. Red lasers are even worse outdoors. Apart from that, great project and thanks for sharing.
Some companies make reflective markers for outdoor/indoor laser use but you can use retroflective tape, or even just the strips on a safety vest to see that laser outside, hope that helps in the future!
Thanks!
The Haxman always delivers the goods! Awesome video and great work!!👍
Thanks!
That fire pit is awesome. Brilliant job there by the HAXMAN & WIFE 💯🤙🏻
Thanks!
the reason for rounding over the edges is... a sharp corner will crack and/or chip out a LOT easier than a rounded corner...
Real nice, Clark. 😉
Thanks Ed!
the ultimate ending shot for the video is everyone sitting around the fire pit at night with the kids playing in the fire and the fire embers going up in the air.
I'm no pro, not even a real handyman, but I was screaming VEGETABLE OIL! VEGETABLE OIL! As you were pouring the concrete. See? Even first timers can learn something. Seriously, I'm becoming a 67-year-old lady fan.
Another awesome project! I can’t wait to see the other ideas you have for your yard!
Thank you!
if someone else is trying to do this with an existing cast in fire pit or if the OP runs into this again,. either find the centers of both circles ( π r 2 ) / 2, or you can use a large square(like a drywall square) and or a level to draw an outer square using just the centers of the outer circle then just divide the outside edges of the square finding the center and you can either run another line closer to the ground now you found where your center lines land OR use a large straight edge to use as a guide to connect two dots placed at inner/outer circles in each of the 4 directions. does it add a slight complexity by doing math or finding and drawing an outer square? maybe, but it beats the hell out of loose lines blowing in the wind as you try to contour them around a object . depends on the level of desired finish and alignment you want. you could also get a couple buddies to help out and use some fiberglass/pva Additives to just pour the whole pad in one go and texture it all at once. just note that with things like fiberglass additives in particular they may poke out above the finished stamped concrete, I've seen decent luck using a roofing torch to just burn them off and they don't bother none anymore, but I've also known guys that put a adhesion promotor and thinset self leveling concrete on top of the initial pad to use as texturing media, they all still look decent after a few years use.
Daylight lasers usually come with a pair of specially coated glasses that make the laser more visible. It's a shame if the Klein model didn't come with a pair. I've been using laser levels in construction for over 20 years, the glasses make a huge difference.
I have to stop watching these close to my wife, you make this look too easy.
Haha for real 😂
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You made that look easy!
awesome work. sounds like a never ending project
Love seeing a project come together. Looks great.
Thanks Chris!
Oh hell yes, just found this channel. Subscribed!!
Awesome, thank you!
In the union we use diesel & oil mix which is weird to me but I’m just a new guy 😂
loved the build! would have looked a little bit better in black or light grey finish, cheers
A 8-ft long piece of clear plastic tube about an inch round full of water works really good for a level doing projects like this
Or use a level
I saved even more money. I dug a hole in the ground many years ago and put some rocks around it.
Total Expenses: $0.00
Love it! Just an idea, could have still pulled a straight line at the height of the firepit and plumbed it down to the ground
Way to conquer those fears my brother!! Looks great!
Thank you!
looking forward for the next one!
I'll say it.
The Haxman cometh. You are welcome.
That cameo at 7:00
Cameo? Who´s that gorilla?