Doing Dry Pour Concrete DOES ACTUALLY WORK?

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Do you think dry pour concrete actually works? In this VIDEO, we'll find out for sure!Dry pour concrete is a popular technique for creating concrete surfaces that are water resistant and durable. In this experiment, we'll test the theory that dry pour concrete actually works. Will a little bit of water be able to transform dry pour concrete into a regular poured concrete surface? Watch and find out!

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Editor: @2dee69

[arguswil]

I batched and drove mixer trucks for a large concrete concrete company for 4 years. Dry pouring does work for DIY projects because bagged cement is DESIGNED for water absorption. Be sure to wet the ground before you dump dry cement. However when you have to build to code mixing concrete is the best for strength and proper finishing. Have fun. ❤

[fedexjetmech]

I saw in another video where the guy recommended using a 3” PVC pipe to screet or level the dry powdered concrete mix as it makes rolling over the area you are smoothing MUCH EASIER!! I did and it made a world of difference 👍🏼👌🏼🙌🏼

[ronhonig]

Well done it looks good. Also I like the fact that you have gone with a thicker slab as compared to some of the other dry pours I have seen.

[zolahandnikki]

I will definitely be doing this for my 6x6 patio. Thanks!

[dupree]

Man that's beautiful. I just did this in front of my house. I made a 3 slab step walkway. It came out fine but I need to put a top on it. Thank you for telling the truth about dry pour and how it's fine for small DIY projects. I'm on oxygen 24 hours a day. While it was not easy it was doable! Looking forward to more vids

[Joeak]

Perfect timing. I'm getting ready to do dry pour!

[youngsankarate]

Justin, I totally agree with you on the partner assist screening. My slap was a very large slap about as large as yours. So, by myself Screening, I did it in sections (4' x 12' (5 sections) [section 6 6'x12' 10:15 ] adding wire for the hot tub placement. Just to pour about 6 weeks.

I do have a few areas to touch up, then, it would be painted as well.

Yours looks good!

[thedigitalsnake]

nice finish, good idea with the self levelling topper

[mariebee]

Love seeing this done by regular folks. Maybe the concrete guys will start charging reasonable prices know that they have us as competition.

[BuzzRetirementGarage]

Doing my 8 x 8 tomorrow. Home Depot delivering a skid of bagd. I like that newcrete idea although I'm putting a shed over it so probably unessessary. Thanks

[Remo-ci]

Great Video! I worked Mud for almost a decade and have a couple small projects that will be dry pour. It seems that a little vibration along the forms (before wetting) could help with some of the issues that folks have. I like the use of topper to level-out and smooth the finish. Since my pads will be about 3x3 I plan on spraying with Thompsons or similar after the first 24 hours. Thanks for the show! (Dave W / PHX)

[jeremynewman]

Now, this is one of the funniest things that has happened to me on YouTube....I was watching this video and thought to myself, "I recognize this guy...JUSTIN!" Nice to see you, buddy. We should catch up sometime.

[gwizzar]

Great video! My neighbor showed me this and then we dry poured a 12' x 14' pad @6 inches thick for a pergola. I purchased 120 80lb bags and returned 10 of them. It was a LONG day!

[isabellavision]

Excellent, adds a lot to the data. Being in construction, would you have experience with the testing tools and methods used for concrete to measure the compressive strength? It sure would be interesting to see how strong it would cure compared to a slab done the "traditional" wet mix way.

[Cravenn]

Loved this video as a women who is fascinated by concrete 😂 it seemed that your profession caused you to use the best of everything and it seemed to be more work. Great video... ❣ Thumbs way up!

[kanaka]

Wow Looks Amazing. How big was the pad?

[winslowlow]

Great video. How many bags of sacrete and what poundage did you use?

[esteemedenergy]

I would like to see how this holds up in 5years, or even 2.

[rc]

Maybe I missed it, but I always like to hear the total cost of the project.

[steffen-]

How big was the pad and how many bags of concrete did you use?