Making a concrete slab for a Shed // from start to finish - DIY Creators

In this video, I'm showing you how to create a concrete slab from start to finish! Whether you're looking to relocate a shed, build a new patio, or just tackle a fun DIY project, this detailed guide covers all the steps you'll need. From prepping the area and selecting the right materials to pouring and finishing the concrete, I've got you covered. 🚀

Tools Used: (Affiliate Links)
• Hand Tools (Level, Measuring tape, Hammer, shovel)
• Garden tools (Shovel, Rake)

Materials Used: (Affiliate Links)
• 2in Screws for the stakes
• 3 in-frame assembly

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:03 - Mapping Out the Area
1:49 - Prepping the Ground
3:38 - Building the Form
6:21 - Adding Reinforcement
7:39 - Using the Mud Mixer
11:11 - Screeding the Top
11:38 - Vibrating the Concrete
12:39 - Edging the Concrete
14:05 - Finishing the Concrete
14:42 - Removing the Form
15:38 - Moving the Shed
16:09 - Final Thoughts

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[BriteLake]

I much prefer watching these DIY channels to learn new things rather than network TV or films of entitled, over-paid actors. You DIY guys rock. Good job on pouring that slab.

[Reason-Logic]

When adding a slab to an existing building it's a good idea to drill holes into the foundation and insert rebar extending into the slab. if you fail to do this the slab will float away from the building and weeds/grass will grow in that drift...the rebar locks the slab to the wall and won't separate leaving grass and weeds to cut for the rest of your life.

[truthknowledge]

I was taught by many contractors to always have a slight grade downward from the house. You would think that if your adding a concrete pad right up against the home, you would make sure that the concrete pad also barely tilts away from the home and not be completely level to prevent sitting water or having water flow toward the home foundation

[ojubayobayo]

Te estaré eternamente agradecido, tu canal cambió toda mi vida cuando comencé a invertir con la mujer con la que nos dijiste que invirtiéramos durante la pandemia. y continuaré predicando en tu nombre para que todo el mundo escuche que me salvaste de una enorme deuda financiera. Gracias❤.

[andyh]

Thank you Glen!!! I found a place to rent this conrete mixer for $248/week to do my driveway apron, sidewalk and a few smaller flat pours. It will save me over hiring it out or having a truck bring it in. This way i can work my own speed with a few buddies to help out. So excited!!

[jakecampbell]

A few tips from a professional concreter.

•use hex head screws for your form they are easier to remove if concrete covers them
• if building up a slab with dirt like this you should add a small thickening beam around the edge off the slab it will stop the dirt from washing out from under the slab and the slab sinking
•add steel Dow bars into the house foundation and an expansion foam (we call it Abelflex in Australia)strip to the wall to allow for expansion and contraction
• a magnesium float helps bring the fines to the surface while it’s wet using a steel trowel to early brings up too much bleed water and makes unnecessary mess and hinders the finish
• the mud mixer seems like a good tool but I couldn’t justify paying for it when it’s only a slightly more convenient option to a cement mixer but each to there own
•concrete is a committed decision so don’t skip the small stuff because rectifying it later on means demolishing it and starting again
Love your videos dude you do some great work and thanks for sharing your methods hope my advice can help you on your next pour

[jayvee]

I just love this man's ability to break things down and give tips as he goes. Great channel.

[clutterreductionjunkremoval]

I Haul away stuff, not build it. So these kind of DIY videos are the best! I love the process showing of "well, that's not perfect so lets fix it" vs the perfectly edited video that doesn't show what's likely to happen and then me running into that same problem and getting frustrated... In the end I wind up do winging the whole thing lol. So much appreciated!

[nnw]

My wife and I bought a mud mixer for some of our projects.. it makes mixing cement so much easier! When we poured our 10x14 slab for a shed I think we used about 180 bags of cement and it didn't take long at all. It's a big up front investment but IMHO if you have a lot of concrete projects it's well worth the cost, plus when you're done you can just sell it.

[Locutus_lives]

This has given me the confidence to try my first pour.

[lawrenberghanson]

I can definitely appreciate this process. I volunteered with a community garden to help them build a greenhouse and was part of the foundation team. I did the concrete spreading, leveling, and texturing. It was my first time doing it, and it turned out awesome!

[virginiap]

Came across your video today, and I just had to send it to my husband since we've been planning to do a slab just like yours. Great job!
God bless you always!!

[DRHIPWHIP]

❤Welcome back young man.
I'm super glad to see you're back on your A-Game & doing what you truly love!

[onecrazywheel]

Glen installed 4 sheds like this on our property here in Central Florida. For us I used 16 of the 20 inch by 20 inch paver stones. I Tapconed them down with fender washers and we have been just fine. Great video as always!

God bless 🙏

[phathiker]

Looking forward to that HVAC condenser leveling project. I have the same project to do.

[Vonda]

I love it. Thank you for being so so thorough!

[juancamacho]

Awesome explanation on the step by step. Like others have commented, it gives confidence for the DIY seeking information. Thanks.

[wmbhjnd]

you posted this at the right time as i try to figure out how to do this on a carport...man, that mud mixer is awesome!!!!

[toddsaffell]

I always enjoy your videos. I need to build a slab for a storage unit too. It's like you've read my mind. Thanks! Keep up the good work.

[fuyu]

Awesome results creating the slab. It's obvious frm watching u work with the concrete u have prior experience n skill frm computing slope; installing form; troweling etc. Kudos learned much watching ur vid. New subscriber because of this vid. Anticipating ur next one. Peace