Connecting the Basements | Home Renovation & Addition Part 16

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Nov 16, 2021
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@billunderwood3392 2 жыл бұрын

I have often been accused of being afraid of hard work. But I watched this whole thing, never got scared once!

@mcremona 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@TheLindsay720 2 жыл бұрын

Grumpy bastard 😂

@Papa-pl2np 2 жыл бұрын

I have a concrete contractor who cuts door openings like yours out for me for $400.00 and cleans up the mess. Watching this helps me to remember why I quit doing it myself.

@knotbumper 2 жыл бұрын

That is what I was thinking, around here PAC NW, cleanup means also hauling away all the spoils. And, it is all done in about 3 hours.

@allensandven0 2 жыл бұрын

A wall saw and clean up the corners with a diamond chain saw . When I was younger I always thought that I’d make more if I did it all myself? That proves to be the opposite but if it works in the situation or it needs to be done now I’ve been there

@chimrichalds1422 6 ай бұрын

I don't suppose your concrete guy works in metro detriot? I got 2 quotes to cut a door opening in 10 poured concrete. Cheapest was $1600 - $2400

@RamsinGabriel 2 жыл бұрын

We need more Donavan and Matt colabs. You guys have great chemistry.

@michaellukaniuk5074 2 жыл бұрын

I always thought Donovan was a tough guy. Now I know for sure. I used the exact same saw[a rental with dull blades] last summer to cut a similar opening. Even at hip-high, the strain it puts on your body is hard to describe. Any higher or lower It`s excruciating. Building that block wall is hard enough. Removing even a small section is more difficult by a magnitude of 50. Just getting the rubble out of the hole is medieval work. The hardest day of any project a builder can have is cutting and removing concrete.....Respect to you both.

@edinstruction2011 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! You guys persist where mear mortals would fade fast! Amazing strength! Now for a good long steam bath and at least an hour-long massage by Inga, Eh!?

@SteveP-vm1uc 2 жыл бұрын

Tore down a smallish house to build a much bigger home on 2 lots. Cutting through the basement wall in 2 places kicked the crap out of my uncle and I. I bet I lost 10 pounds swinging and carrying. We did the old drilling corners and cutting from both sides. Luckily, the general owned an excavator and removed the earth for the outside cutting. Still a monster job.

@jere342 2 жыл бұрын

A big stihl disc saw is much better for the job

@michaellukaniuk5074 2 жыл бұрын

@@jere342 Indeed when the pros use big track saws bolted to the wall they start with a 12" blade and work their way up in size until they break through. There is too big a risk of warping a big blade if you start with one. The biggest blade I ever saw on a track saw was 54". That was one expensive cutting job.

@jere342 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking more of a concrete cutoff saw - gas or hydronic with a wet line off a tank and free hand. The thickness of the wall is and issue but nbd. Free hand it, no track needed. We turned my window 40x60 to a 60x78 door in a concrete block wall with one

@Hertog_von_Berkshire 2 жыл бұрын

Original builder certainly loved his re-bar.

@donwilliams3626 2 жыл бұрын

That "concrete block" foundation put up quite a fight. Then Donavan pulls out a dado blade for concrete. Cool Tool! I am glad I was ignorant of that kind of tool. And after watching it in use, I promise to never learn any more about it! When you are the General Contractor you have to know about everything. Nice going guys

@lafayetteparker5340 2 жыл бұрын

You picked the right person to work on your house ! Donovan is an A-1 Carpenter !!!!

@ohasis8331 2 жыл бұрын

All rounder

@suzylarry1 2 жыл бұрын

Prisoners' would love to get hold of this wall cut saw ! Matts tree copping has finally paid off chopping that last stand of blocks.

@SpareroomWoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

No need. You just need an impromptu drill bit made in the yard on some asphalt and a manual egg beater. Carefully positioned holes and job's a good 'un.

@lgl_137noname6 2 жыл бұрын

13:14 Glad to see Matt wearing work boots on the job site. Safety always.

@MikeBramm 2 жыл бұрын

That dual-blade saw is pretty cool. I've never seen one like that before.

@MichaelNatrin 2 жыл бұрын

10:12 made me lol. What a cool saw that I never knew existed. Really cool to see the progress on this. Thanks for sharing 👍👍

@keenanmcbreen7073 2 жыл бұрын

That double blade saw is a pretty cool way to get around only being able to cut up to the arbor on a normal saw.

@MrHarleythedevil 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love hard work . I can sit and watch it for hour's.😁

@dalepowell6815 2 жыл бұрын

That is one heck of a concrete saw. The mysterious eyeball freaked me out for a moment, I thought Donavan had uncovered some creature that had been lurking in the wall since the house was built. I really enjoy your adventure of the house remodel. Good work Matt and Donavan...

@SteveP-vm1uc 2 жыл бұрын

I would NOT want to be your HVAC company... First time I've seen this incredible saw!! LOVE IT!!!

@philipallard8026 2 жыл бұрын

Double Diamond used to be applied only to ski runs that can break your leg. When you break out a double bladed diamond saw you are embarking on something just difficult.

@bachplucked 2 жыл бұрын

Finn to watch the process. Once I saw the block wall I thought this is going to be easy. I was wrong, rebar and core pours made it a bit more challenging. Youth and Energy two things I lack at the moment

@cuttwice3905 2 жыл бұрын

That and a back that functions under stress.

@johnking8679 2 жыл бұрын

Watching Matt and Donavan doing the heavy duty demo work in the basement area is testimony to how well built the original house was built !! Concrete saws, sledge hammers and drilling was what it took to get through !! As a former, now retired, Certified Building Inspector in San Diego, I'm was impressed !!

@18robsmith 2 жыл бұрын

Donavan & Matt have a new duet for the next open mic night in the bar - "We fought the wall and the wall LOST"

@jenhofmann 2 жыл бұрын

Holy cow. I feel tired just watching you two work! I did a similar basement demo years ago and learned the hard way that it's much easier to throw all those chunks into a wheelbarrow *as they're coming down* than it is to pick them all up again for cleanup. I've never been more exhausted and dusty in my whole life. Thanks for the reminder to never do that again! :)

@Kkuts37 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! This was a great video. You two are incredible. Love the part when Donovan said "no way"....Matt seemed to say "hold my beer" and lifted that column!! Great job, Hulks!

@catgynt9148 2 жыл бұрын

Matt, while you and Mr. Donovan have all the fun saws and power tools, perhaps you should consider using shaped charges to breech the next basement wall. You gentlemen expended an incredible amounts energy. Wishing you and your family a blessed week. Cheers.

@sshep7119 2 жыл бұрын

The break and advance concrete saws have their strengths and weaknesses, but the real workhorse for this type of cutting is a concrete chainsaw. The blades are expensive as the day is long, but you just can't beat them.

@d.mushroomhunter3528 2 жыл бұрын

Again Matt I love your videos.. your Man Don?.. has the hook up on all the new tools!! I did mud jacking/concrete lifting. For about 6 years at my buddies company!! In the late 90s ..And I tell you what... that double-bladed saw would have come in so handy, it would have saved him thousands of dollars a week and got him hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of work being able to cut that way!!! Flush cut against a brick building would have paid for itself just about every other day!!

@drewjohnson265 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the cut-n-break! I approach doors and windows a little different than how you did here. Since the saw can be laid on its side and cut flush with the floor, I cut the bottom out first. Then wedge to prevent it dropping later. Then cut through both the left and right sides, starting at the top, but only down about 2 feet. Anchor 2x material across these cuts, on both the inside and outside, to prevent your waste piece from falling. Then, continue cutting each side the rest of the way down. Once done, go inside, remove your strapping and push it out. The saws cut 16” from one side - I’ve never had to hammer out like you guys did. Maybe I missed whatever required the extra work in your case. Similar to how you can cut flush on a floor, you can run the saw flush along another wall to cut straight into a corner. It’s the best tool for this kind of reno work since you can do all the cutting from outside. Use this often for egress windows. Similar to you, tape plastic on the inside to contain the slurry, and for windows - funnel it down into a bucket.

@chrisestill8825 2 жыл бұрын

This man knows

@christinakindler9112 2 жыл бұрын

It's great the way you and Donavan work together

@latitudeash 2 жыл бұрын

I love this type of work. Swinging that lump is so satisfining, even if exhorting. Just like chopping wood for the fire. It’s a great workout

@scottwebster7613 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like fun. Now you get to move all the pipes and heating.

@dzee9481 2 жыл бұрын

Matt for a minute you looked like you was doing HARD LABOUR in a Cement Cell. It is looking good Donavan is awesome.

@davidapp3730 2 жыл бұрын

Great progress. I presume the black on the old block foundation walls was the old school waterproofing. Paint tar on them and hope.

@TheToolmanTim 2 жыл бұрын

Man Matt. You beat that wall like it owed you money! Well done.

@MrWaldorfian 2 жыл бұрын

That looked like a lot of work. Will be interesting to see how you reroute those ducts and power lines.

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

Another excuse for you to pour some water!

@danaskubic2145 2 жыл бұрын

@@OntarioFirewoodResource 😎

@OntarioFirewoodResource 2 жыл бұрын

@@danaskubic2145 🤣

@KRColson 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are amazing! I can't believe how much has been done by just two men! You should be very proud of all that you have accomplished to date. Looking forward to more! Cheers!

@mcremona 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Mysiltour 2 жыл бұрын

Bonjour c'est un vrai plaisir de regarder vos vidéos 👍👍

@motor2of7 2 жыл бұрын

Man! I hope you’re paying Donovan well, he’s a work horse.

@toddshoemaker4285 2 жыл бұрын

A diamond chainsaw is definitely the way to go here. I cut a few basement windows on houses on Summit Ave. where they rented out the basements for college kids. A 14" did fine.

@mikeseguin6443 2 жыл бұрын

Your contractor sure knows what he is doing.The additions are coming along nice.

@vagautohaus4492 2 жыл бұрын

hope you guys made some coffee and stood around and looked at the stuff done so far in critical admiration...thats the best part of jobs like these i reckon :p

@BubbasDad 2 жыл бұрын

When I first looked at the saw, my thought was how are you going to get the depth needed. Did not realize how cool the saw is. The last time I had to cut thru a basement wall, sometime in the 70's, tracks were bolted to the wall and a saw with a 20 inch blade attached to cut all the way thru. I don't know if this is easier, but it is way cool!

@jlmfoy365 2 жыл бұрын

When I started watching this video I thought too myself I bet Matt and Donovan have been looking forward to this all week. That was hard work! Regards Jim UK.

@edwardshupe6215 2 жыл бұрын

Man, that is just plan old hard dirty work. The concrete guy really meant for that wall to last forever.

@douglasthompson2740 2 жыл бұрын

That is an impressive saw. When you first pulled out that Evolution saw I thought, "this is going to take a hell of a lot of time!"

@kenc2257 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. That was A LOT of hard, back-breaking work. I like that special dual-bladed saw--first time I've seen one.

@mattchilton4950 2 жыл бұрын

Donavan just sounded like he could handle a concrete saw, he didn't disappoint!

@robertnorris1808 2 жыл бұрын

Watching Matthew manhandle those logs and the saw cuts he makes just shows he isn't a lightweight and isn't afraid to try and lift things. So I suggest he get Ben-Gay to sponsor his videos because as we all know sooner or later your body will be screaming for it. Oh, and you could get some hot tub company to sponsor also and let Donavan use it first. We older guys need it before young folks like Matthew...lol So Hot Tub Manufacturers and Ben-Gay pay attention and sponsor these two hard-working guys.

@icesneak1 2 жыл бұрын

Donovan and Matt are this generations Bob Vila and Norm Abram lol

@giorgosamoiridis859 2 жыл бұрын

I guess Donavan is your hero or something? I don't think hes getting paid enough ... I don't thing you're getting paid enough and it's YOUR house ☺️☺️☺️ Cheers from Greece 😄😄😄😄

@rogermontee8264 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching you and Donavan working together. Can’t wait to see the next video. Thanks for sharing.☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍👍

@kaycox5555 2 жыл бұрын

You are each such hard working, creative men!

@johnfoster6194 2 жыл бұрын

Demolition is always so gratifying, except for the clean up part.

@kbaker7430 2 жыл бұрын

Matt and Donovan: As usual you guys hit it out of the park. You are my Saturday learning and entertainment. Thank you.

@placer70 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos guys! I am surprised that Donavan can still hear though with not wearing hearing protection again.

@GoldsConcrete 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and great explanations, we're looking to be more informative in our videos soon as well !

@barclay50 2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea why I watch this, I’m unlikely ever to undertake such a project, but can’t wait for the next episode!

@gordonclark7632 2 жыл бұрын

A stick of dynamite might have made that walll removal a bit easier.Too bad the skid steer couldn't get in the basement. It would have made the cleanup a lot easier.

@johnbeeck2540 2 жыл бұрын

Now that is a days work!!! Bet there were sore muscles after this venture!

@RXRSawdustStation 2 жыл бұрын

We just witnessed the last core-filled block wall Massive Matt will EVER take out! ;-) Great job, Team #Cremona and #Donavanshomes! Thank you ALL for your work!

@bay9876 2 жыл бұрын

That was really good. Put in a door where needed. Nice

@michaelc.3812 2 жыл бұрын

It’s fun to watch Donovan work!

@danaskubic2145 2 жыл бұрын

That double bladed concrete saw is quite interesting. Great job as usual Matt, nicely done. Thanks for sharing

@kalaipaa 2 жыл бұрын

Matt and Don comedy show strikes again. I was smiling the whole time. Don's butt cracks are always a bonus!! Hahahaha Watch out for those sledge hammer half blows, they can really hurt your back. Speaking from experience.

@gayle4804 2 жыл бұрын

Is one more project almost done you have connection from basement to the new basement office area Awesome

@normolson1 2 жыл бұрын

Great job guys, you two work together, thanks for sharing

@ronhaefner7833 2 жыл бұрын

Diamond chain saw would be fun too. Such a great project. Did a very similar project 2 years ago. Great video.

@jimmowers7675 2 жыл бұрын

Looking awesome Matt. Thanks for the update. God Bless.

@georgefager3772 2 жыл бұрын

Matt nice work! You never know what is inside concrete block walls

@bill50013 2 жыл бұрын

I hurt my back watching. Love the series thank you.

@CorwinBos 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work guys. Ive got a couple of scapewells to cut in this spring. Ive done a bunch of these over the years, but it was before they started making cut/break saws. We used the old school hydraulic chainsaws which were really slow and never cut straight. However Ive never taken out a block wall which you can break up. The 8-10" concrete walls we usually drilled in 3/4" bolt, with 1/2" plate on the back side, and just pulled the entire slab out with the backhoe or excavator and loaded it directly into the trailer or dump truck.

@richardmarquardt6246 2 жыл бұрын

Ij did that once years ago to put in an exterior door for a basement. Lot of work and dust! I had flashbacks watching this episode.

@Lee-qp6gf 2 жыл бұрын

I sure like the array you guys have. Nice to have a block foundation in this case.

@biffmalibu3733 2 жыл бұрын

I have that same evolution saw. It was cheaper to buy it than to rent one. It's cut a ton of concrete and block on its original blade

@cheongyei 2 жыл бұрын

Great graphic overlays of the door and cut lines in the first minute.

@president2 2 жыл бұрын

You bring back memories of me doing the same, love you guys!

@eddiecabrera1408 2 жыл бұрын

And by the way the concrete saw Donovan was using was badass

@lesterhuhta5624 2 жыл бұрын

Matt, thanks for interesting and informative videos!! You and Donavan are a matched pair. Great stuff!!

@tdimccullough 2 жыл бұрын

have seen guys out in the middle and far east using sledgehammers with shafts twice as long as yours and the shaft is also flexible and they swing fast and the head of the hammer swings round really fast breaking up the wall, it looks strange but seem effective

@axelbergman5077 2 жыл бұрын

Doing all that without hearing protection is pretty impressive in it self

@jenniferwhitewolf3784 2 жыл бұрын

Re connecting those ducts will be fun... you have a doorway to keep clear.

@armoredsaint6639 2 жыл бұрын

The only thing that would’ve made this better is if when Matt was swinging the sledgehammer he would have been singing Swing low sweet chariot! Lol!

@lyndamcardle4123 2 жыл бұрын

That "he man" Donovan to the rescue ....in the denouement !

@clupus63 2 жыл бұрын

I have sympathetic back pain watching this.

@febbral 2 жыл бұрын

Matt, when I remodeled my home in 1993, I had four 4ft wide and 8ft high cut into 10 inch concrete walls, cost me $1600, they bolted saw to wall anchors in concrete wall and cut with a large diamond carbide saw wheel, took a day to cut all four slabs, than busted up and removed with a excavator bucket.

@VacFink 2 жыл бұрын

There's a Geraldo Rivera joke in there somewhere, just keep swinging. Fun to watch.

@Newyorkgardener585 2 жыл бұрын

Good good Matt that wall was a beast thought it was going to have you beat but I guess not you guys kept at it and got her done 😀😀😀😀💯💯💯💯💯

@rogerdudra178 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, Matt. you and Donovan rock.

@mauriceryton 2 жыл бұрын

That double blade diamond cutter is one very well designed tool. Sweat and know how goes a long way.

@iambueno 2 жыл бұрын

That second saw is pretty damn cool

@joshuahasson9687 2 жыл бұрын

You are better than me. I would’ve figured two holes in the floor big enough to fit each of those two “columns”. Throwing that dirt out the window seems like it would be easier.

@jimp.4531 2 жыл бұрын

the shape of things to come!

@glenschumannGlensWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

A hard day's work. Thanks for sharing.

@Re5ist_ance 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the renovation series.

@karaDee2363 2 жыл бұрын

I think that's one of the most stubborn toughest cinderblock walls I've ever seen..

@MrShanghai34 2 жыл бұрын

I work at a rental store and we rent 2 models of the Husqvarna cut-n-break saws. K4000(electric) and the K760(gas) saw. People love them although they make a mess. The guy with the bean sprayer is the life saver. Less dust. You can hook them up to water hoses as well.

@judithfairchild8620 11 ай бұрын

That was a very interesting video. The two of you work well together.

@ohasis8331 2 жыл бұрын

Now that! was very interesting. Raises a lot of questions.

@triggerthesound767 2 жыл бұрын

Mind blowing that you are doing this without hearing protection.

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Great work on braking through the wall Guys :) Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👍😎JP

@jamesstanlake4064 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of a time when I had to cut 2 open doorways through 2 walk in bank style vaults in a old post office building that was converted into a restaurant. We used a jackhammer to bust rhtough.