Building A Concrete Pad - Deck Stairs Landing

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Building A Concrete Pad - Deck Stairs Landing

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In this video I show you how I poured my concrete stair pad. Let me know how I did!
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@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Check out the entire deck build time-lapse here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/icuYg8ybytKnZJs.html Thanks for watching! and don't forget to Subscribe to my channel! bit.ly/SubscribeToTheFixer

@ldqa2737 2 жыл бұрын

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@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

@@ldqa2737 😞 thanks for letting me know. I hate that this happens. Happy you turned them back on.

@aldiminico6513 2 жыл бұрын

As a young man, 34 years ago, I formed and poured a 90 foot walkway, from the front steps to the back steps, all manually. A lot of work by hand! It still looks good with no cracking. If I had to do it all over, I would have had a truck pour the concrete. As we get older, we work smarter, no harder!😉

@coppertopjohnson9782 2 жыл бұрын

I like the rough finish better than the smooth. Great job. Can't wait for the railings and the stairs next. Thanks for sharing.

@kodak_jack 2 ай бұрын

Although it does not address the pad, I like that you poured concrete bases for your deck posts and did NOT bury them into holes in the ground. This is MANDATORY down south where they get a ton of rain and they are NOT allowed to bury their posts - they WILL rot over time. Nice job on the small slab.

@jackc70 2 жыл бұрын

You have many great videos for a variety of projects. I’m retired so I guess I will use them as a reference. Thanks for your efforts, appreciate the details, they’re extremely important. Peace

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope my videos help you out.

@robco6997 2 жыл бұрын

For keeping the concrete wet you can lay some hessian sack over top and wet them down. Save's having to spray often

@rosemarshall1219 2 жыл бұрын

Always impressed by your work, so clean and precise. This deck is gonna be a really beautiful one !

@beckyhp7776 2 жыл бұрын

I love people who can do just about anything. My husband can do plumbing, auto work and carpentry. Saves a lot of money.

@AndyTheXTech 2 жыл бұрын

Ya Dude! I like that texture technique. I was wondering how you were going to do that. This video format worked. Keep me interested the whole time. 😁👍

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear! Thanks, Andy!!

@fredla7353 2 ай бұрын

Just leveled my form today for the 47" x 47" landing. Perfect video follow up to double check procedures, thanks!!

@mceltix2009 Жыл бұрын

Note: You can leave every other end of the welded wire fabric a little long (2-3") and bend down to provide a "built in" way to raise it up to the middle of the pad.

@TheFixerHomeRepair Жыл бұрын

Good tip!

@nomad5952 Жыл бұрын

The way you edited and explained the process was great. Thanks

@sarducci23 2 жыл бұрын

Love the voice over but also love the other way too:) You have a great way of conveying the process and whoopsies too!!! Keep up the vids and love the content!!!

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks so much!

@patrickhenigin4805 11 ай бұрын

I have used gravel instead of dirt to backfill, then work sand over it to keep it from shifting. I haven't had any cracks yet.

@mattfriend1977 28 күн бұрын

Thanks buddy. Appreciate this.

@califuturist Жыл бұрын

I plan on doing similar but will make 4” deep x 2” diameter holes below the pad instead of vertical rebar. I also may spray WD40 on the inner form.

@RealSavages Ай бұрын

Thank you sir. I have learned a lot from this video. I have never done anything like this and I would like to try to do it myself. Best to you.

@ActionEar Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I ended up here because I have a similar deck stair landing to make - my first, about 6’x 4’ - and been doing tons of research, to learn from others what to do/not to do. What I like about your video: - Your reason for nails vs screws I hadn’t thought of. Generally I use screws for everything because not only are they reusable, but you don’t tear up the wood hammering them out. - Tapping the form to help against air pockets and loosen aggregate - Its nice to have the deck done first to know exactly where to place the pad. But I have to build my pad first because I have under deck landscaping to finish first, that butts the pad. My custom stringers will rest on spacers, so I’ll have some vertical wiggle room - Your easy going style. Some DIY vid builder guys are kinda arrogant and pompous, and give bad info - like laying joists directly on the concrete pad. Suggestions to others I’ve learned: - Coat the forms and scree wood with light grade motor oil, the forms will almost fall off and leave a smooth edge - It’s advised to insert a groove “contraction or control joint” in the middle of any concrete pad as large as this. These seams control where the concrete will crack. When the concrete eventually cracks - as it all does - it will tend to split under the groove and not be as noticeable - More modern techniques use spacers to keep the wood from touching the concrete to control rot

@GreenVegan816 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the way you did this video. Much better for me to have it go slower and have you describe the details. Nice job!

@matrix3904 2 жыл бұрын

most realistic DIY video i have ever seen. Thanks!

@leestebbins5051 2 жыл бұрын

If you are going to have grass around the slab you want to keep the slab about 1” above grade, makes using the line trimmer easier.

@christopherpavlicas Жыл бұрын

For sure! Good point. In addition, just that inch reduces the amount of soil that can run over your pad every time there is a hard rain. The concrete pad will stay a lot cleaner.

@Famekom 2 жыл бұрын

This is dope I wish I knew how to form steps. All I know how to do is finish concrete

@taffyroyal4007 2 жыл бұрын

i loved you explaining the hows and whys of what you were during during the video very much great job

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks so much, Taffy!

@denjhill 2 жыл бұрын

Doing the same project at my place. You did a top notch job, it looks great.

@2ndgenentertainment Жыл бұрын

Me too. But I have to do just a set of stairs first, then I’ll eventually build a deck for my house and my shed.

@ElaineEC 2 жыл бұрын

That looks GREAT! I hope you’ll video putting in the stairs because I’m interested in how you handle where the wood meets the concrete. My deck leads to a bluestone patio and the wood stairs rest directly on the stone. It seems to hold water there as the wood is getting green. No idea what to do about that.

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! You will see the stairs in one form or another… spoiler alert, I just sit the stairs and 4x4’s on the concrete. This is what I have always done as pressure treated wood can sit on concrete. I also wrap the stairs with PVC trim so you won’t even see the wood. Maybe this is an option for you? Thanks for checking out the video!

@tylerngo4894 Жыл бұрын

Man, you made thing seem so easy...and I have learned so much from you!

@michaelpfau1150 4 ай бұрын

well done.. good video.. seems with concrete 2 guys are always better then one..one mixing and one spreading

@panth3r26 4 ай бұрын

Great video. I have a landing/sidewalk of pavers or large stepping stones to the garage. Either way, the landing continues to sink. I've back filled it with the dirt I had and tamped it as much as I could and it did sink again. Took forever to make it all nice and neat. But I think this next time I'm going to do a concrete landing pad with a good base layer. Never done one before, so I'm watching as many videos as I can. Mine will be level with the grass as well... unless it decides to sink again. It'll only be 3x3 or 4x4. I don't know yet. Just have to figure out how deep the base layer needs to be and what would be best to use. And how deep the whole thing will have to be. It's very high traffic. Also, I will have to figure out how to put a form around the stairs. Great video though.

@mycats7321 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This gives me a good idea of how it's done. We had a portable cement mixer when we had to pour concrete pad. Didn't fill in the middle with dirt enough & didn't really pack it down. You can use a square-shaped ground tamper to pack the dirt inside to make it more solid. I also liked that you put down some rocks underneath. Did you say that was pea gravel? How long did it take to dry before you added water on top to keep it wet? You must not have dogs or cats in the area. A contractor in my area once said if there is a dog or cat within 10 miles of fresh poured concrete, they will find their way over to step in it. We ended up with small shallow cat paw prints on the edge of our porch. LOL.

@enchantedangel7 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you're always so positive and that you create simpler solutions thinking your way through a project. Great finish work on this; would have never known it wasn't poored. 👍🏾🏠🚚💧

@BuyLandCheapOwnerFinance 2 жыл бұрын

Should of went in with play sand first then ur gravel etc

@trolleyproblem7195 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if the concrete will sink, but there's another possibility: over time (meaning quite a few years) the earth around it may rise. No, really. Roots grow under, and grass grows/dies/rots/becomes new topsoil. I guess that's something to worry about much later though.

@faithford9143 2 жыл бұрын

Hello The Fixer. thanks again for your knowledge. Great video.

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Faith!

@dayron6637 2 жыл бұрын

When you do your broom finish early, especially with high water content like you have here, your finish is prone to becoming brittle.

@Rebeca-hb7ml 2 жыл бұрын

It looks perfect 👍🏼 well done 🙂🙂🙂

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for checking it out!

@Rebeca-hb7ml 2 жыл бұрын

🙂🙂🙂keep up the good work

@michellefitch5942 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great - coming along nicely! Like the new format, but also like your usual format too. :-)

@JamesLeatherman 2 жыл бұрын

Nice format.

@Oivat Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!! Great video great explanation thanks

@carolyncarlson3825 2 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to do concrete work don't answer me why. I found this very informative and I think I can do it... Hug

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

I think you can too! The more I work with it the cooler I think it is of a material. There is so much more you can do with it than just pads and piers. Would be fun to experiment. Thanks for checking out the video!

@carolyncarlson3825 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFixerHomeRepair I watch them all. Your a great teacher....maybe you can tell me algebra....lol

@LeoInAMillion 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFixerHomeRepair if you like working with concrete, watch Modustrial Maker, he makes some cool stuff with it 😎

@-htl- 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Disadvantage of making it flat and rough with the broom is that in the low sun time of year/winter water stays on there and causes green attack on it. So puting the from in a 2 degree angle is an option. Second wat is really nice is just to stick rocks of pieces or slade on the top in the concrete in color with the deck. Grind smooth with a sponge after 2 hours (slidely hardend top). The natural stone and concrete stone filler will provide the anti-slippery and looks great.

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thats interesting! Thanks for the tip!

@beckiblack859 2 жыл бұрын

Looks so good, Matt!

@meganm3270 2 жыл бұрын

Real shit I'm jealous of that dirt you have we have clay here in Louisiana

@janusego1 2 жыл бұрын

great and simple explanation, about to get the same thing done for my steps, thank you

@cherylsims2053 2 жыл бұрын

All your projects come out great!

@ldqa2737 2 жыл бұрын

Love how that porch turned out. Looks great! Thanks for the tips, technique and strategies. 👍

@silentghostproductions6453 2 жыл бұрын

Good job! It looks great

@BScott-hi2hc Жыл бұрын

Great video. Helped me alot. Ty. Have a blessed one.

@TheFixerHomeRepair 11 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@SW-zx3op 2 жыл бұрын

Nice neat solid job, thanks for showing us your process.

@annwilliams9214 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! You should have slightly delayed the project. Would make an excellent grave for Halloween decor. 🎃 😉

@jennifermartinus4929 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I enjoyed the video, Mr. Fixer. 👍

@amicus010585 2 жыл бұрын

Only impressed. I can't wait until new video comes out!👍

@teddyboy252 2 жыл бұрын

Good job

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Teddy!

@mrgeorge19971 2 жыл бұрын

The beard is getting strong! Lookin good man. Also great work as always

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

🧔‍♂️ 😁. Thank you sir! I appreciate it!

@mrgeorge19971 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFixerHomeRepair before winter it's a way to go!

@tonyathomas66 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good. I think you did a great job 😀.

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks, Tonya!

@BrianChambersUnique319 2 жыл бұрын

By the way, awesome video and thank you for your teachings.

@jimwhite5964 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks... great video!

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching! 😁😁

@T.E.P. 2 жыл бұрын

fantastic video .. this series has been very informative and enjoyable ... excellent work

@1thank2you3 2 жыл бұрын

you are really good at this!

@TheMoomba19 4 ай бұрын

Excellent vident. - Thanks.

@xXluisarevaloXx Жыл бұрын

good look on the slab. maybe a joint down the middle? to prevent cracking that will occur. and a little more gravel maybe a half foot around the slab goes a long way. To accommodate climate changes that may happen. Just some wiggle room for the slab changing with the weather

@milliewilson9614 2 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Millie!

@user-fg5tw6zh8t 5 ай бұрын

Can you make your stairs/stringers land in only the dirt? Or does it must have a cement pad or landing to pass code?

@MikeAllen-hh9xu Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@AutoFixYT 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, and I like the format! I have now learned new things, as always :) Keep it up!

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear! Thanks for checking it out and for being a loyal subbie! 😁. Hope all is well with you and the fam!

@AutoFixYT 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFixerHomeRepair haha I try to watch as many as I can. Not just for views but also because I'm genuinely interested lol Everyone is good! Baby is growing fast, she'll be a year in 10 days 😬 Hope all is well with you too!

@Canadianbatgirl62 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job as always 😊👏👏👏👍

@bill2724 2 жыл бұрын

Great job

@christinepetersen2513 2 жыл бұрын

Made my night 👌✨

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that! 😁😁

@christinepetersen2513 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFixerHomeRepair 😂😂👍

@snag1956 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@networkninja2971 Жыл бұрын

Pro job. thanks for the vid

@TheFixerHomeRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@alisonsloan9335 2 жыл бұрын

Looks so good!!

@troyhickey4300 2 жыл бұрын

When you said "you wish you had someone to mix" don't we all lol

@dwoodbury 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@jackc70 2 жыл бұрын

Nice 1 man job, 👍. Where are the stairs? Did you produce another video? Thanks

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, more videos on the way!

@Dandoun6191 2 жыл бұрын

Great job man!

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kathy7613 2 жыл бұрын

Nice.thank you for sharing your videos and Talent.much appreciated

@TheFixerHomeRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching! Hope my videos help you in some way!

@kathy7613 2 жыл бұрын

Thay help a lot.thank you

@Mocredible 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! You explained the process really well. You said your not a professional, but it looks pretty professional to me and you have all the perfect tools to get the job done. Question: How effective do you think using mixing paddles on a drill are? I know that’s the cheaper route for someone who doesn’t do this professionally.

@jodirauth8847 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video.

@lowmonte1978 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video

@TheFixerHomeRepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Daniel!!

@KellyJackson-gl1ke 9 күн бұрын

Do you have to do something so the concrete doesn't stick to the wood or does it just repel it?

@chrisw443 2 жыл бұрын

looks good

@diverdave4056 2 жыл бұрын

...mmm perhaps if you put a very slight down hill angle on the pad away from the house = the rain would flow off of it ! a edging tool to round over all of the edges cost $10 dollars

@bugume 8 ай бұрын

niceeeeeeeeee!!

@user-wq3tf8ru2x 2 жыл бұрын

Smooth.. Awesome

@concreter6832 2 жыл бұрын

What u are doing wrong with the concrete is playing with it way to early ,wait until the bleed water has dried ,then trowel ,the idea with concrete is u want to keep troweling it as it is drying ,say every 45 minutes, when u trowel and broom when wet u have a good chance of concrete going dusty .and getting shrinkage cracks. Good try anyway.

@torq1116 2 ай бұрын

You placed those leaves at the end on purpose, didn't you! :) Pad looks great, been 2 years, how's it holding up?

@stavrosladeas4421 6 ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos, I’ve seen this one a couple of times. I know you’re in a cold environment, same here, we’re up in Rhode Island - do I need to worry about frost (line) when I build a slab like this? I’m guessing not, since it would be ridiculous to go down 40 inches, but I don’t understand why we need to worry about frost line for piers (under deck) but for slabs it’s a non-issue. Also, would it be recommended to install (screw on) 4x4s into a slab like this, for either side of the steps? Thank you again for a succinct and informative video.

@burts6896 Жыл бұрын

When are control joints needed? / What about frost heave?

@stuffluster 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great. We're you worried about anchoring below the frost line? Would this heave?

@user-ez4jl9ff6g 10 ай бұрын

Why is the spots I filled getting dark after rain do I have to redo?

@jacquiepenner3032 2 жыл бұрын

How many bags of concrete did you use? I am planning to do a 7x4 pad and it's a little confusing sometimes on how many bags is needed.

@frankpapa-georgio3154 4 ай бұрын

How many bags of concrete did you use?

@BrianChambersUnique319 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make these pads bigger? I have a deck I am almost finished with 16 feet by 8 feet wide x 16 feet by 4 feet wide L shaped and I need stairs that come down to approximately 4 feet. I live in the mountains.