How to Build a Concrete Raised Planter Bed Part 1
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- In this video we show you how to form and build a raised planter bed! This is kind of a 3 part video and this being the 1st part so stayed turned for the next 2 videos we will be uploading on how to form a cantilever ledge and placing stone under the ledge! Also don't forget to subscribe, like and comment if this video helped you in anyway! Thank you all very much!
OdellConcrete.com
Mr. Odell. My Dad was a carpenter and general contractor for just short of 3 decades and it is an absolute pleasure to see another man place so much emphasis and detail to things PRIOR to the actual job to ensure a smooth transition for the actual job!! Your attention to detail and methodical ways reminds me of days gone past with my Dad and for this I salute you Sir!
Keep up the great work and awesome videos!
TY
yes not only that he pulled that job very well in terms of quality and finish, also taking care of the small details like the edge and etc..
Great tutorial for everyone who dislike wooden raised beds !! This will last for long without any maintenance :)Agreed the POWER OF CONCRETE !!
Shalbin James
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wow just wow! not only that Mr. Odell and his team knows very well what they are doing and how to do it well.. the result is amazing and by how they built it, would probably last for at least another 80 years
Yes
TY
The strongest raised bed garden design I have ever seen! Love your work!
Tony Grana
I think you understand concrete, and the unique design of this one.
Thanks for your insight
Holy F dude, you can build a two story on that planter bed! Great job!
TY
No. It has no footing.
I used to be a mason helper and I think your worker's did a beautiful job :)
TY
this is brilliant exactly what im looking for in my own garden. thanks for the great tutorial
i Create; Therefore i am
great
Prolly my favorite video so far. I think I may try this for the front of my moms house.
Heath Wood
get it on
Maybe better first try a 10cm piece in the shed, if succeeded, then proceed with the whole front garden 😉 Failing in the front garden is no option (i guess).
Your workmanship is excellent as usual. These videos make me wish I had gone into concrete work when I was younger.
Its never to late to get it on
Dad blast it, my wife caught me watching this, guess what I’m making now. This is very cool.
GL
Odell Complete Concrete I use to build concrete forms for bridge construction, I hope I remember how.
You make it look so easy! And, I know it's not...good work!!
TY
I'm not into DIY construction... but this was interesting and educational-- good job
sevenmile
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Beautiful finish on the poured coping.
TY
That was a awesome video!!! I like your craftsmanship and attention to making the finished product very clean!!! Very professional !!!
Isaac Avila
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This is great for those who have the money to hire someone to do it or have a half dozen family members to help.
True
very pedantic. Impressive
TY
Great video! I’ve been binge watching all your stuff. Better than Netflix
TY
Thank you, David for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience in all these concrete videos. You do a great job explaining your choices/decisions along the way as well as providing insights and tips to help others. I am learning a lot and am grateful!
A question regarding the height of this planter: would you need vertical rebar every 16" or so to support a 20" high wall?
horizontals should do the trick
Thanks for your quick response to my question!
Very good instructions and video, great job. Also I noticed the guy tapping the sides with a hammer so you need to point out that this is done to vibrate the air bubbles up; I Io use used motor oil on all surfaces.
Right on
Another name for your company can be Odell Concrete Craftsmen. Your work displays the skill and craftsmanship to build a quality product.
TY!
Nice to see a craftsman at his trade.
TY
you gave this house the WOW factor good job
TY
Nice. The only thing I noticed missing was putting some pipe sleeve insulation on that irrigation line that runs through the pour. Just to ease any differential stress on the line and to make it easier to replace the line if it happens to break at some point.
Drill
What a great idea. Thanks for posting. I sure wish I could move at high speed.
Me too
TY
Great Job ! suggestion i cut my bottom board edges on a 15 degree that seems to help me remove boards easier
Good idea.
Not noticeable but allows the wood to slide out of the wedge.
Wouldn’t the concrete on the under edge of the canter lever follow that bevel?
Sick ass FINISHERO hands down 🙌🏽
This is one of the best videos on UA-cam! I hope you do a whole lot more just like this one. Thank you!
I will TY
Layla kicking it off is the best, just wanted to say that..
you guys make good projects and good finished of the jobs , keep showing good videos. congrat.
yw
try to 45 the top edge of 2x12 with the bevel edge in and the point top outside of 2x12 will make for easier form pulling.
Good idea
TY
Great tutorial and even better the fine points in the voice over....on to part 2 thanks!
TY
Thanks man for sharing your work and knowledge
YW
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I wish you guys were in my neck of the woods. I would get you to build about 150 feet of this in my yard.
fucking nice! I like everything from the intro to the narration and video editing.
TY
This is great work and a well documented tutorial. Thank you.
YW
I have no idea what anything you said meant but I do know a great job when I see it.
Right on
TY
What a nice and beautiful work. 🇫🇴🇫🇴
Thank you very much!
Masterful.
TY
Like how there taking turns get the brick work up
TY
Watching this makes me miss doing concrete work.
get it on
I just started watching your channel last night because I want to build a short decretive wall in my back yard. I saw this video and the one you did for the guy who was "energetic" and wanted you to do things very specifically, you used block to build the wall. Whats the difference between using block and pouring the whole form? is one more expensive less work more work? what would you recommend for short long border wall in the garden? Thanks! Your videos are so helpful! I have never done anything like this and never understood how cement works and your videos are just so informative! I live in the Middle East and so I don't have anyone to ask about it all, that can explain it. So thanks!
Good luck
TY
Very well done video, appreciate your taking the time to share, you have a very relaxing nature, makes for good watching and learning, keep up the great work, truly a lasting legacy!
TY
Excellent workmanship!
TY
VM
That's some nice work! It is always a pleasure to see someone take pride in their work and do an excellent job.
michael98277
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Thanks for a very well done video. My son wants to build a similar concrete planter at his house and this is quite helpful. The only question I have is in regard to the depth of the foundation. I am assuming that your planter must have been built in in a warm climate. My son lives in TN where the ground can freeze over a foot deep during a bad winter. Is it necessary to build the footer below the frost level?
Check with your local building codes
I like this........thanks.....most likely will duplicate this
YW
Get it on
I'd like to take back my jerk like comments I made to one of your videos. I said something mean about the way you laid some pavers/ brick in a driveway.... I'm sorry for saying it. No matter what type of job you're doing it always turns out awesome. I'm a fan!
Great Thanks
thank you, exactly my next DIY project, from malaysia with love! thank you
great
TY
That looks real nice
ty
Nice worck.
ty
Very meticulous work...NICE!
TY
Nice Work. I prefer to lay blocks for my beds. No mortar or anything. I prefer that over concrete due to future changes my wife and I may make. Much easier to make changes to size, H/W of beds. Just makes things easier to remove or add to. Nothing permanent so to speak
I hear that
Should try to run a thin steel ruler between top of 2x12 on outside bottom form and underneath of cantilever when you take off your top outside form, so to break the bond, then you might not have to rip the bottom from to try to remove it!
Interesting
Odell Complete Concrete don’t know if it will work or not but might be worth a try! Usually would bevel the edge but unable to in that situation because of concrete sitting on it!
Looks great
TY
Thank you for the helpful videos! When building this style of wall, do you need to go below the frost line to prevent cracking, or is it low enough that it isn't necessary? Thank you!
This is Southern CA
Wow 😮
your videos are really great to watch, thank you very much.!
TY
just awesome. great work guys. lovely finish
Andrew Collins
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Good work, Odell
TY
How much taller and longer can you make one of these before the mass of concrete is a curing problem? Thinking of this technology to make a retaining wall because I don't relish carrying bricks down stairs and I can build the forms over a long period and have it poured in and a vibrator brought to bear. Had considered curves but here can do a > 90 degree corner and monuments.
Should be no problem
Muito Obrigado! Vou partilhar
Por favor - quantos minutos - para se poder retirar as tábuas de cima?
Qual o traço da argamassa? Ou seja, quantidade de areia e cimento?
Tipo de areia?
Obrigado
5 hours
Good clear instructions, interesting content, glad I watched
Glad it was helpful!
Really nice video thanks
TY
Thanks for the idea.
Sure
Splendid job.
Englishman In England
TY
Very great video!! Buttttt aren't you supposed to spray the oil first? Then put in the rebar??? Because I think I think I'm not 100% sure but if the rebar has oil on it then the concrete wont neccesarily stick on the rebar? I'm in the union and they want oil first than rebar. I just want to know and get more educated because I like your videos! I've learned many great tricks and tips from your videos. Thank you
Yes your right
Great music choice.
Cooper Carter
TY
Great job
Scottish NS Rail Fan
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Kia Ora from Auckland, New Zealand…
TY
Great video TFS!
TY
Beautiful 🤩!!! Love it !! How mami bags of concrete mix I need to build one like that?
30
Thats some good looking form work, thanks for taking the time to give the details that u do.
YW
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Nice job as well 👍
ty
nice job!
el mario
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Nice work
TY
Beautifull job.
TY
TY
What kind of fiber do you add to the concrete mix, and how much footing is needed for a single layer of cinder block planter? Thanks!
6"s footing. 3/4" micro fiber
Great job! Here I was getting ready to use stacked retaining wall stones (the small ones) to build a flowerbed, like this much better. As my flower bed will be up against a wooden fence, what would you suggest to protect the wood fence from the soil backfill? I have pressure treated rails at grade and at the flowerbed height. Corrugated metal, visqueen, or something else?
rail road ties or another block or concrete wall
thanks for the video boss!
Noah Bernard
sure
Thanks for the video, nice job. I am doing a garden wall on each side of my driveway just like this, 12 inch high, 6inch wide, 20ft long on each side. I looked at the cost of pavers($1.00 each 12x12 paver), block and concrete and concrete was the best and cheapest way to do it. Can you tell me how many bags of concrete that took if you remember. I calculate about 15 - 50# bags for mine per side.
35 bags 60#
clean work!
TY
love your videos you do good work. you should put benny hill music on your videos,they run around fast like they do on benny hill. :-)
TY
David Hibbard
That's a possibility
Hello David, awesome work as always!! Great content. How much did this project cost total with labor and materials?? Thanks I appreciate your time.
4500
Why do you not waterproof the inside? Just wonder because I did a similar planter. Thanks good job
The dirt is low behind the wall
Learning a lot from your videos. Thanks! I am curious how long was it from when you finished the pour and when you stripped off the front form on the cap and started shaping it?
William Smith
two hours
Most people who want a raised bed are looking for a way to grow veggies, so would like to avoid the soil being close-up near and against concrete or treated lumber. What would you suggest if I wanted the concrete raised bed, but wanted to have a redwood liner or some way to not despoil an organic garden?
Denny Byrum
Line the concrete with cedar
What would concrete do to the soil that would make you not want to grow veggies in it
It changes the Ph of the soil.
Great video. I'm going to use this technique to build a fire pit. Question though, how long after you poured the concrete did you start to remove the 2x6's? Thanks and keep these vids coming.
4 hours
How do you know when you can pull off the cap boards? To where the concrete kept its form/shape.
When you can't stick your finger in it
@@OdellCompleteConcrete is the concrete still soft enough to smooth it to a shine and if so would I use a mag or metal tool?
awesome tip about the used oil..so you use a regular garden sprayer? Suggestion: before and after pics at the end! :)
Good idea
TY
Damn good job.
ty
Nice job
ty
Beautiful work as always, question using the motor oil does it leaves a oily smell if so i guessing it fade over time.
Not at all
Hey love the work alwasy looks good we need some skill like that here i watch your vids and try to learn concrete finishing technique do u think you will do a vid teaching about the tools and how to use them and what there are used for ?
Yes that's a good idea
Nice video, hope you keep making them.
Adam smith
Thanks
I will.
Thanks for the video. I will attempt something similar myself.
How long after the concrete is poured in should the formwork be removed?
Thanks
As soon as the concrete will stay without slumping
How soon after you poured the concrete did you remove that upper board, so you could smooth out the finish?
Terry Thomas
It was in the shade .
took like two hours.
If you did not do a cantilever edge, would you remove the whole front boards after a couple hours to smooth out the whole front side? also if it was in the sun, how long would you expect to wait before you took the board off?
Thanks in advance. cheers.
What if I wanted the cap and the planter both smooth. How would I smooth the front
Can you re use the wood forms for a raised vegetable garden bed??
Yes
I really like this. Do you go bigger? I've been watching people build raised beds from timber and steel, but they've got a life expectancy of 5-20 years tops. I reckon concrete would do it better!
Concrete is the best.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I've been watching some vids of concrete alternatives - panels made of aircrete and perlcrete and the like. I'd love to know how they'll be holding up fifty years down the track - to make traditional concrete sleepers sort of requires a fork lift to move them, while the lightweight alternatives can be carried anywhere a person can walk, and without machinery expenses.
David, have you ever done this any taller? I'm thinking about doing this for my driveway retaining wall, 4 foot tall then doing it again above it in a tiered fashion. This looks awesome 👌.
Sounds like a lot of form work
Dude you are the best... i've been watching a bunch of your videos and love them. Did you ever cover the basic steps in trowling and finishing the concrete once its poured i think you would make a good one that i would be interested in? Also do you have any tips for setting cobblestones in a soldier course along a flower bed or driveway? thanks in advance!
Double sting line, elevation and height, and a good eye ball.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete would you just dig a trench and set them in dry mix then pour water over it or set them in wet mixed concrete and pound them down to the string? going to do what you did in this video below grade and set cobbles into the top while its wet for som planter boxes. but have existing beds that butt up to grass and looking for what to do there. trying not to form that area up its like 80 feet.