Building a House Start to Finish: ICF Concrete Pour

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@petercollins5861 6 жыл бұрын

well done. congratulations. my wife and I are a few years behind you with the property that we just bought. watching your videos inspires us with the thought, "they did it, we can do it."

@rahdaswami2452 6 жыл бұрын

Jessie and Alyssa. Love your videos. Am a retired contractor/superintendent and by watching your videos it's easy to tell your commitment to do this project it authentic. These idiots who criticize your work or the way your choosing to work are fricken pathetic. Low life people who haven't got a clue what real work is all about. As a union carpenter I've been around concrete all my life and can easily see you guys are working your tail off trying to get this right and should be given a bunch of atta boys and atta girls for your effort. Building is not easy and these people who criticize on your channel I hope your not paying much attention to. Keep up the good work. Will be watching you all the way.

@rioandthelma 6 жыл бұрын

As a self builder in the UK, the last one was in the early 1980s, I have watched what you are doing and know that it's **!!** hard work but the the end product is worth it. Love watching this, thank you.

@theoldwizard998 6 жыл бұрын

No blow outs, no leaks, NO DRAMA !!! Congratulations for completing a HUGE step !!!

@anthonylennon8331 6 жыл бұрын

Whatever the time difference is with ireland when you upload i get to watch your videos during breakfast. Love the videos!

@frederickoning191 6 жыл бұрын

An intense time with a happy outcome. Your persistence, perseverance and ability to be self-critical saw you through. It has been a delight to watch your progress.

@weedygarden 6 жыл бұрын

How many of us have been waiting and waiting to see this video? Thank you, and congratulations!

@AndrewEllisAndymanout 6 жыл бұрын

Now that video looked like a job site! Even through your chaos the professionalism showed! Well done you guys!

@bobbailey4954 6 жыл бұрын

Good job nothing feels better then knowing you did it yourself and it's correct. Built like a concrete fortress.

@McFingal 6 жыл бұрын

If I could give it two thumbs up I would.

@briangarrow448 6 жыл бұрын

Good job remembering to thank those who helped. That's a class move. Well done sir, Well done.

@chriscampbell2327 6 жыл бұрын

Jesse, you found a very good in Liteform with great customer service. I am a buyer for a major oilfield supply company and I actually know of a company that went out of business because of voice mail and not accepting phone calls. They also were not up to speed at the time with emails. I am so proud of both of you for pulling this pour off and Alyssa still getting videos out daily. That had to be a herculean all by itself. You two deserve a break for a day. Best Regards.

@daveweber1331 6 жыл бұрын

I know that by now you probably have the subfloor on this wall etc etc. But, I wanted to express my thanks for the excruciating amount of time you folks must have sacrificed just to share this build with us... I have binged watched today (it's after 2:00 am here in Ontario Canada. :-) ) I was so fascinated with the process of this wall build! I have said for years, to my wife and to my sons (2 of them have been builders) that if I ever get the chance to build our own home, I want this kind of wall. So, yeah, super fascinating, for me. Thank you, again, for all that effort to bring this to us. Congratulations on shaping your dreams, from the earth itself, to the footing, and now the walls, and soon the floor, then the top floor... Awesome videos to follow along with!

@applepie-pf8dp 6 жыл бұрын

Congregation guys the hard part is done....Now the fun begins.

@robertherzog9673 6 жыл бұрын

My wife and I are DIY'rs but this is a project we probably would not have attempted. You and Alyssa gave excellent reports on progress and problems, so much so that I think if the need arose, we could probably attempt this. Thanks for the interesting videos and I will continue watching the build.

@stevenbaumann8692 6 жыл бұрын

I knew the videos were about a month behind. The eclipse was epic. As long as you were on the centerline.

@user-MRG1130 6 жыл бұрын

Glad everything went well, and your a step closer to having your home. Enjoy watching, and looking forward to seeing the next video.

@DrWoodyII 6 жыл бұрын

What a great project to share with each other. The best part of your videos is that beautiful smile on each of your faces. I'm going back to my home planet and build a home with my chosen just like this.

@hard1yvisib1e21 6 жыл бұрын

Finally the wait has ended, thank you 👍😁

@Marcus_Aurelius_1978 6 жыл бұрын

Yup and definitely the last ICF Pour on KZfaq during a solar eclipse! Well at least for the next couple hundred years!? But it was absolutely worth the wait. Now there is absolutely NO WAY back! But hey I wiash you guys all the luck and success on this planet! Keep up the good work! Oh one last question... Remember back at the beginning when you weren't that handy with the Makita Drill and look at you now!? Just like the professionals!! Congrats!

@brokenrecord3523 6 жыл бұрын

That they can do this and make a video at the same time! I built myself a studio shed and started to video the progress and it slowed me down so much, that I just said "forget it." Makes one appreciate all the KZfaq videos on building a house, changing a headlight or how to adjust a bicycle seat. Jesse and Alyssa, thanks and hope it all works out.

@MrOmcif 6 жыл бұрын

Your favorite thing, drilling concreate. In all seriousness good job. I am enjoying this series.

@JJE2010MO 6 жыл бұрын

You guys ROCK, I'm always impressed with the great teamwork between you and your wife.

@KODArunner 6 жыл бұрын

GREAT JOB - - - now it's time to begun cutting and making the beams for the framing crew to install. May God bless and keep everyone safe.

@paulcopeland9035 6 жыл бұрын

Floor slab next. Check out their facebook page and it will show the progress.

@craigjohnson6391 6 жыл бұрын

Whew, pour day. I've been sweating and wringing my hands for you guys. Thank you so much for sharing this part of your adventure. It's a big accomplishment to have this step done for the most part. What's good is that you both can lean on each other when needed. Keep it up. Love you guys.

@MoondyneJoe 6 жыл бұрын

Well Done Guys I bet you are relieved that this stage is over ! Enjoy your Days off I think you have earned it !

@Emilthehun 6 жыл бұрын

Wow I can't believe that foam block held up. I am impressed.

@rachelselby5469 6 жыл бұрын

I usually watch your vlogs on half a screen while also doing something else. For this Grande Finale of a vlog I put you on full screen. We've all been waiting a long time for this. Well Done!!!!!

@marciabrumfield1400 6 жыл бұрын

What a day! I am so proud of you guys. Congratulations on such a good job. Get some rest now.

@Kevin15301 6 жыл бұрын

Doing the plates while you still have the scaffolding in place is a great idea.

@williamherold8133 6 жыл бұрын

girly girly you work harder than most men . you are doing a great job keep on keeping on because women all over are inspired by your ability to show up most men

@invaluablenz 6 жыл бұрын

Woohoooo have been waiting all day for this. Well done Alyssa

@littlewhitedory1 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, your capacity for knowledge and your ability to orchastrate all the moving parts has been amazing to watch. Thanks for taking us along on this journey. Looking forward to the rest of your home build.

@rickrose2235 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and Thank you Alyssa and Jesse, We are designing our new home in Baja and choosing construction materials, and your videos have been invaluable for us to make really hard decisions in materials for a layman. The thing I like best about ICF forms is that the form is the insulation and that's a very smart decision.

@bobhale8325 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on a job well done. You post the good, the bad and the ugly and it all works out in the end.

@iNFECTED_pIE 6 жыл бұрын

Stressful to watch, probably a 1000 times more stressful to do, glad it turned out ok!

@cheaphomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Matt P agree

@gikar1948 6 жыл бұрын

So glad to see that the pour went well. Congratulation, all your hard work is paying off.

@TimKollat 6 жыл бұрын

Im a concrete contractor and have to give you two props. Very good job. My biggest fear would have been blow outs. Im surprised at how well those styrofoam forms held together so well. The hydrostatic pressure of concrete is immense. When we pour concrete walls we have so many kickers and supports to make sure we don't get any blow outs. Good job with all your set up and prep work along with double, triple checking your elevations with the laser. Once the concrete is placed, thats it! Great job guys

@insidedianeslife2456 6 жыл бұрын

So exciting. Congrats on the pour. Also, that the cement people had an easy time. You two did VERY well.

@jayspencer66 6 жыл бұрын

I don't often comment on videos, not even the cute dog and cat ones, but I had to stop for a minute and say that I love seeing you guys progressing, especially on a major mile stone like this was. I am a pretty self sufficient guy myself, big DIY'er, Volunteer EMT and Firefighter in my local community and from my perspective I recognize the same fearlessness to try and do things in you both, kudos and keep moving forward doing what you know you can do and trying out the things which you are pretty sure that you can do too!

@smallfootprint2961 6 жыл бұрын

This was really exciting and stressful, just watching it. Hate when the trucks come early but, you did it. I haven't watched your channel for a long time. I know I was subscribed at some point but, haven't got any notice in a long time. Didn't even know you were building so, I really got an E ticket ride tonight when I found you. Watched 2 videos just now and am so happy for you that you pulled this off. Congratulations guys. I'll be doing some binge watching. Rest! Thanks for posting.

@farmerswave4154 6 жыл бұрын

40 plus years as carpenter and concrete form work…you've done well…and the rush well the pour was going on it happens …will all be watching and tweaking your progress…LOL

@rgoodwinau 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on successfully achieving such a major milestone! I watched this at 1.5x speed and it looked REALLY frantic!!

@debrown4093 6 жыл бұрын

Happy to see the concrete pour went well. You just can't beat those concrete pumps, they are such a labor saver. All the extra supports and bracing paid off. Great job. I have enjoyed watching videos and you house starting to take shape. Looking forward to seeing the timbers being cut and installed.

@Gunbudder 6 жыл бұрын

for those who don't get why the total eclipse was such a big deal, if you weren't in the path of totality, and you didn't take your shades off to see the sun go BLACK with your own eyes, you will never understand it. the best i can describe is it is like being teleported to an alien planet. when it goes dark, your brain tells you something is very wrong, and the stars come out, and the sun turns into a perfectly black hole in the sky. you just have to see it to get it. if you weren't in the path, like these guys, its just kind of interesting. shadows get a bit sharper, and it gets a bit darker, and thats all. but in the path, it is a million times more awe inspiring

@gromett 6 жыл бұрын

I knew the result from the facebook updates, however it was still nerve racking to watch. Well done guys.

@Joshua79C 6 жыл бұрын

Its one thing to read and a whole wider perspective to watch what ever they show post editing and publishing for the world to see.

@greggmcclelland8430 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the pour. I love watching you build your home!

@alvinch0cb 6 жыл бұрын

Looking at these videos is like reading a book, I can't wait to see what's next. Have been waiting to see how the pouring goes, glad it went well. Good luck with whatever you guys are on now. Thanks for uploading.

@raybignell 6 жыл бұрын

Good job both. I am sure anyone embarking on a self build with Liteform will find this series of videos very useful. I am sure that Liteform really appreciates your work too. Onwards and upwards.

@rhoa4396 6 жыл бұрын

you two are one of the most beautiful couples I've ever watched working together.

@yukonjack8103 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job Jesse and Alyssa! You've done an incredible amount of work. Keep on truckin!

@morganandreason 6 жыл бұрын

Been looking forward to this video for many weeks now - great to see the culmination of all your hard work and that things worked out so well. Thanks for letting us take part of your project!

@jwright650 6 жыл бұрын

I'm around alot of concrete pours/pumping with my job as an inspector/concrete tester and your pour appeared to have went well. Congratulations.

@davidkirkman2223 6 жыл бұрын

congrades guys , your on your way to a dream home.

@johndough7224 6 жыл бұрын

You guys are doing an amazing job. I put in over 45 years in the trades and I'm now retired, and following your work has been completely enjoyable. Plus I'm learning about this new form technique that's mind blowing easy. Thanks for your dedication.

@bobratliff4402 6 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for you guys. I watched my father help build one of our houses and it's no easy task. People think you just throw some 2x4's and 2x6's up and call it a day.

@886jules1 6 жыл бұрын

What a day! Congrats. I hope you both had a (very) well-earned rest for a few days.

@jimp9884 6 жыл бұрын

Won't commit on construction, everyone else is doing that. I will say Jesse, you are a lucky man to have a partner like Alyssa. My wife and I built our house and we know every part from the first rebar tie to the last roofing nail and I consider myself a very lucky man. Congratulation on your first major milestone complete.

@fredwoods9030 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats, You both have worked so hard and long, things went very well you two looked professional, even the concrete guys were pleased with your job. Pat yourselves on the back, you nailed this one, you two are now home builders. We'll be watching, thanks for sharing.Blessings! !!!!!!!

@tedowens7858 6 жыл бұрын

Great job. I do home improvements in Florida and work alone. What you have accomplished, just the two of you, is monumental. You will take great pride in the house when all is said and done.

@TylerJackson-tj76130 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations you all, YOUR GOOD LOL... I'm giving ALyssa the thumbs up it may look easy of course. But hands on isn't but part off what a house is built on. Together you two can do anything.

@mostlysane9376 6 жыл бұрын

Great to see the pour finally done. Very nice guys, it shows the hard work has paid off. Looking forwards to the next stage now.

@AusExplorer 6 жыл бұрын

No vibration settling when pouring the concrete? seems odd for such a deep pour.

@mark-il8zj 6 жыл бұрын

seen so many video's of your build now it's fantastic to watch, slowly but sure your getting there .

@prankishsquire2663 6 жыл бұрын

72 views, 11:33 PM SLC, Utah! 54 comments, 20 likes. And ONE extraordinary, bigly Huge, Hurrah!! Well Done!!!!! Like nobody's ever seen before, huge crowd!!

@tjinnes 6 жыл бұрын

Well done on getting to here. I must say, I found it stressful to watch, so very glad it all came together in the end. Agree with you comments on working with others and how important that is. Good to see you acknowledging all involved in the project. Thumbs up to you neighbour too.

@girlshawn 6 жыл бұрын

Your standing inside your house caulking the walls. I love this so much.

@gutspraygore 6 жыл бұрын

Sooooo satisfying seeing this finally happen. heheh and now... the rest of the house!

@markbradley5333 6 жыл бұрын

It's starting to take shape, glad it went well,keep up the videos, I love watching them x

@Dappdude 6 жыл бұрын

Yay! After a week of binge watching almost every video on this channel I'm finally caught up!

@William_Hada 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations. on the successful.pour! You two are a testament to what determination and hard word can accomplish. A real inspiration to DIYers. On the other hand not a good day for the trolls and haters.

@brettb.7425 6 жыл бұрын

It is nice to see your appreciation for this experience. I'm learning a lot about this as I used to build regular wood frame houses. Keep it up you two. You won't regret the effort.

@clarkguerrero6849 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome job guys. I have been waiting for this moment for you two. So happy for you.

@Artratable 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this experience with the world, nice to see good people doing great things...you deserve a cold beer. From Queensland Australia

@chetlockwood1491 6 жыл бұрын

Well Done, Your Hard Work Paid Off !!!!!!!

@advancednutritioninc908 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like you all are doing a great job!! Great attitude to fix issues that happen - because they will happen!! Congrats!!

@rmcape 6 жыл бұрын

Great job!! Congratulations!! Thanks for documenting and sharing your adventure. Thanks for clarifying the sill issue.

@billfleming9099 6 жыл бұрын

I am amazed at what you guys have done. I constructed a large retaining wall foundation and I used the old steel framed wood panels. 8 tons of formwork and much steelwork to line it up and brace it all. The method you have used is amazing, I just find it hard to believe you didn't have a blow out. That is a great product and does not have the gravity problems. Fantastic job, straight and level. Thanks. regards, Bill, Tasmania, Australia.

@butch0320 6 жыл бұрын

Great job Guys, it's good when the concrete people don;y complain,

@paulza9068 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Melissa and Jessie, of course with your friend and the concrete guys, really good work, stress well absorbed and Lite form product and support

@mtmchenry 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations. Glad to see you didn't have any major issues. Great videos.

@chamilton9182 6 жыл бұрын

So happy to finally see this vid. YAY!!! So glad it went smooth for y'all. I know you don't read these comments, but I am still so truly happy for you both. Wow... what a milestone!! Can't wait to see what's to come. God Bless!!!

@RLH47 6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations.... Your hard work paid off with a successful pour!

@RjMacProductions 6 жыл бұрын

This BIG day! Glad to see it all went well! I was anxious for you guys!

@winfieldjohnson125 6 жыл бұрын

Way to go,guys.....I've been really impressed with your approach,and sticktoitiveness!

@eotruba 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing work guys! You two are a hell of a team! No blowouts, amazing system.

@warrenluke627 6 жыл бұрын

you guys handled that very well for first timers . All the important work is always in getting the prep right so that on pour day it all goes smooth, concrete is the boss if your prep is right all will be good .congratulations

@Oregu7 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Some people are so small that the only way they can feel important and relevant is to criticize and call others profane names while behind a keyboard. On top of that, they'll most likely never move out of mommy's basement to attempt something as great as this wonderful couple.

@Deerslyr81 6 жыл бұрын

Guys you have come so far. Awesome job. Looking more and more like a home!

@smosesa 6 жыл бұрын

Great job you two! Thanks for the hard work putting this video together.

@dimond1806 6 жыл бұрын

So happy for you both. What a relief.

@dkehrerproductions 6 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of construction experience in the past and I don`t if I would want to tackle what you guys have accomplished . Great job ,keep up the good work .

@neilsauve9847 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats!...now on to the next phase and then the Framing!!!!

@MrStephendavy 6 жыл бұрын

High guys so happy the pour went well for you. You put so much work into and the project in general so far. Keep up the good work. All the best from Stephen Davy from Dublin , Ireland.