How to Build and Pour a Foundation for a Garage DIY

In this video we show you how to build, setup and pour a concrete foundation for a DIY garage / shed. We hope you all enjoy and Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT any questions you may have!

[martinbrian]

Liked that you made the slab 8” thick, and poured a 4500 psi mix. That will make for a strong pad to handle any car lift. No joints, and an epoxy finish surface, makes for a very clean looking floor. Also I know if it’s a Garage, I like to slope the concrete floor out towards the garage doors, but that requires stem walls needed at
All sides and to block out for garage doors, and lower 1” below garage slab, offset helps in keeping out the elements. From coming in from underneath the garage door weatherstripping.
It’s after all my years of building
I still try to improve on my skills,
To find out what works, and what doesn’t, I still try to learn something new everyday watching thèse construction videos. 70 years old now, and still learning, but now starting to forget…😊

[kirkrobards]

The high speed video and narration are the right formula, very good. As a 40yr. general I want to show friends and family your work and say”this is how hard work and experience come together to create technical and artistic beauty”.

[dafishcooka]

As a newly graduated civil engineer, and avid fan of this channel for the last few months, your videos are extremely helpful to learn the real ins and outs of how this stuff is actually done on the job. Keep up the awesome work!

[jmconcretecoloradosprings]

That was pleasant to watch. Nothing wrong with doing more than what was asked for. Just protects you down the road. Nice looking job and great video!

[horacegardner]

Didn’t watch the pour because the prep work was excellent. True craftsman!

[ricardodiaz]

These videos consume WAY TOO MUCH of my life 😂😂. I’m addicted 🇺🇸

[ranakia]

My Dad did this kind of work as well as brick laying and watching this brings back memories. Thanks

[IbrahamOmran]

I just want to thank you for teaching us the perfect way to build slab concrete. you do it the right way . Very professional work.

[goldbunny]

Didn't know that about wetting newly laid concrete, you learn something every day.

[michaelmccullin]

Excellent work, with nice, calm, informative commentary. You guys are the best at it.

[rwgallup]

Wow! I didn't know concrete took that much work. Very professional, including the video production quality. Nice.

[averagejane]

Appreciate the general concepts. A non contractor homeowner watching to get an idea of what is involved in something like is underpinning? But for those in the know, this seems super helpful. Lots of specs and numbers put out really fast. Wish I understood more.

[Joe-csiv]

I am pouring a my first slab for a shed soon. Thanks for your insightful comments as to why you are doing what you are doing!

[MCMXI]

Another great vid with outstanding narration. Glad to see Big Blue back from vacation!

[latinoandproud]

you are truly a craftsman, thank you for taking the time and going over everything, congrats to you and your crew.

[YUHJKT]

Very thorough job. Nice work. I did commercial work as a concrete formwork carpenter for eighteen years. The pour crew never poured any concrete without vibrating it, so I'm not used to seeing concrete poured and finished this way. Nice job, though, for sure. Great attention to detail.

[davidholmes]

Hi Dave great video you guys do a lot more manual work than we do in UK over here we would do 2 things different. 1.For the car lift we would make a frame for the car lift pads and mark on the shuttering centres for the pads and mark on slab before shuttering is removed. 2. With a slab this size we put in an expansion joint. Well done I hope you enjoyed a few beers after.

[CarloTheSkunk]

"Drop the fiber; check the slump."

Would make a great T-shirt.

[blaemers]

Your video and your skill/workmanship on the pad were excellent! Thanks

[markbenson]

Thanks for this vid, i am about to gove it a whirl! Love the background music, reminds me of Jackson Brown