DIY Concrete slab - How to form and pour on yourself

In this video, I show how to create a large concrete slab from start to finish.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Clearing the Area
01:30 - Surveying the Site
02:28 - Building the Frame
06:13 - Trench Filling Techniques
07:08 - Reinforcing with Rebar
09:18 - Concrete Recycling Methods
10:35 - Preparing for Concrete Pour
11:43 - Slab Pouring Process
17:33 - Screeding for Smooth Finish
19:22 - Top Finishing Techniques
21:41 - Removing the Frame
22:36 - Cleaning Up the Site
23:09 - Inspecting the Slab
23:36 - Sodding the Area
25:21 - Final Concrete Results

Tools used:
• Speed square
• Framing square
• Level

Concrete Tools

Materials used
• Screws
• Sod

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[brianeaves]

The slab turned out awesome! You're a beast, handling all that work solo.

[c.a.g.]

You are not a 'One Man Crew" - you are a "One Man Army"! Awesome job!

[boots]

As always, great project and work effort shown.
As a Northerner, I'm still not sure you need to worry about the foundation moving in warmer climate like yours. Not a fan of disturbing a foundation even if a slab.
A good solid solution would be to take that front 'footer' trench and add 4x 3' holes.
Add a good amount of rebar and tie it too that rebar matrix and you'll have a pretty strong slide preventer. As it is now though, that rebar stuck into the slab will just pull out easily if it wants to move.
Only other thing I would comment on is a lot of that old concrete used as filler looked rather large. So in a lot of places your new concrete looks pretty thin and will probably crack/craze there. At least it looked like it from here.
Nit picks aside, its really nice to see you showing others that you don't need extensive experience or a garage full of fancy tools to tackle a lot of projects in an economical fashion.
That and the semi-tutorial explanations sans crazy music/begging for Like/Subs is most likely why you're a 3M+ YT top flier.

[boogaboogaboogaable]

You've got a good helper! Enjoy all the time you can as a daddy. My daughter grew up and moved out of the house this year. It goes faster than you can imagine.

[epicfinancialsolutions]

How can one person do so much work with this level of precision and attention to detail 😮. Then film themselves at the same time. People like you must be made in China. You are amazing!

[ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΣΣΤΡΑΓΓΑΣ]

Everything you make is a seminar and a lesson for everyone who watches your videos

[DaveGDesigns]

It's so strange Glenn as I've made slabs like this in the past when I was younger and fitter and mixed the concrete by hand which was a killer. I have no intention of ever doing this kind of thing again in my lifetime, yet there is something compelling about the production of your videos that I find extremely cathartic to watch and never once thought about skipping.
I know like a lot of us you've had struggles in the past that you have clearly overcome and are now in a better place and from one Dad to another it was fantastic to see you spending that daddy daughter time bonding over new skills. Good things come to good people and you are definitely good people so keep living your best life my friend. I look forward to your next project

[whyknotbuildit]

“Don’t own a broom and in no rush to get one” 😂😂😂 you’re a boss dude. Love your content.

[CALB]

Once again, this is OUTSTANDING CONTENT! I always learn something new when I watch your videos, as well as affirm that I do have very good understanding and skills needed to complete the projects I have on my "to do list". I really love to see your little girl working alongside of you and how you've outfitted her with her own "mini-size tools"! I was my Dad's "little shadow" in the garage growing up. He always took the time to explain what he was doing at every step of a project or repair. I was like a little sponge soaking up knowledge and developing skills well beyond the comprehension of many adults. He taught me to be a planner, problem solver, and dreamer, but most importantly, instilled in me the courage to be independent. He told me I could do ANYTHING! So happy to see another Dad embracing the opportunity to teach his daughter life long skills!
👏👏👏👏 ~~Christy~~

[John.Doe-OG]

Apparently my son's cat likes watching your videos. She sat and watched the first 15 min. Every time you threw dirt toward the camera, she looked at the floor.

[soniaTX]

WOW, just wow! Wow at your strength and stamina. Wow at your skill and talent. Wow at your desire for perfection. So nice to see that young lady of yours picking up useful life skills.

[thomasassim-ita]

Great to see your daughter helping out. She'll be a great builder too just like you. Always love your content cause I learn from you each time

[singhivan]

Hey Claude. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦. Wow, absolutely amazing concrete pour. The slab turned out awesome. As usual, you tackle projects with gusto, and you are always determined to complete your projects. You have a great little helper. Wonderful. Take care, buddy.

[PrimalEdge]

Three videos and less than a month!? Christmas came early this year! I always enjoy your content, keep posting!

[ShadowzGSD]

Amazing, a DIY channel on YT doing a slab with a proper wet mix and not a ridiculous dry mix. well done.

[charlesw.]

This is an amazing project, especially given that you did the entire project alone. I did enjoy seeing the addition of your little helper at the end. Excellent work!!

[lindacurtis-smith]

Prayers up for you and your loved ones. You've mentioned you live in Florida. I hope everyone is okay and able to function after that ginormous storm.

[mrsunyofficial]

Great tutorial! This makes pouring a concrete slab look so much easier than I thought. Definitely trying this on my next project

[nsashby]

This video answered a lot of questions that I had about preparing to lay my own concrete pad. It was very useful and I’m off to the hardware store to buy everything that I need after finishing this comment.

Thank you. Subscribed.

[ronwilliams]

Dude! You worked your butt off on that concrete job and it turned out nice. You can also use your recip saw and remove the blade, pull the trigger and use the tool's foot as a vibrating device by placing the foot against the boards to make sure concrete goes all the way down and next to the sides of the boards. I've done that many times with excellent results.