Dry Pour Concrete Slab For Our Next Project!

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18 күн бұрын

Will This Dry Pour Concrete Slab work for our next project?
Dry pour has been blowing up youtube so we had to try this method out for ourselves.
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@briannagorman3119 16 күн бұрын

It looks like there are never ending projects in your lives living the way you do. I think that keeps y’all happy and healthy as well.

@SpaceForce2019 16 күн бұрын

Your homestead is such a happy place. Pretty flowers, fun animals, green and shady, and off grid. What a great place to spend a day and just chill. And Katie was right!! LoL

@davidperry6716 16 күн бұрын

BC concrete workers rocking the flip flops on site! 👊🏻

@jllewellyn3776 15 күн бұрын

Safety flipflops please.

@TheHavasu_77 16 күн бұрын

Katie you REBEL!! 😂🙌🏻❤️ Just keep watering it around the sides over the next few days and it’ll soak it up. Looks awesome guys, and Steven is so adorable!🥰❤

@chriscox6000 16 күн бұрын

You two are my favorite channel to watch on you tube. Love your content !!!!

@Liz-uq1ec 14 күн бұрын

I love how Hinto is always there keeping an eye on Steven.. so sweet..❤ What an amazing couple you are, turning your hand to anything and being such wonderful animal whisperers! 🐐🐕🐥

@dorisharrison9885 16 күн бұрын

Hard working young people,striving to succeed in whatever project they start😅❣️🌼🌷🇺🇸

@lauraquigley6403 16 күн бұрын

Happy you are making power shed & then you have a 2nd bedroom that is a great upgrade! 🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

@mikemckinley1031 16 күн бұрын

I love baby goats how they jump around it’s so beautiful and cute here from Ontario canada ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦😎

@barbscarrow7300 16 күн бұрын

Katie and Greg, it looks good, and all I have to say is nothing ventured nothing gained ❤️🇨🇦

@melodyhopponen7504 16 күн бұрын

So nice to the dog is the bodyguard So cute. Did a great job

@jlucy401 16 күн бұрын

Greg is right do a update video in a year when it’s crumbling apart lol good luck

@loribillings3810 16 күн бұрын

Steven is getting ready for the goat Olympics his jumping skills are outstanding 😂 So cute.

@sarahschlosser1203 16 күн бұрын

The baby is so cute! Considering his rough start he is doing great

@roberthughes2665 16 күн бұрын

Concrete is amazingly porous....for good or bad. You would need to spray it some to help with curing even on a wet pour. It will absorb a lot of moisture out of the ground too

@racebanning6390 16 күн бұрын

Ya, forgot to mention Greg... always soak that base material. So the ground dont sponge the concrete water out. 👍👍

@dursunyasararslan 16 күн бұрын

Köpek yavru keçiyi nasıl güzel koruyor ❤️

@ExplosiveLandmine 16 күн бұрын

Yall should add a pond in your property to drain the water from your house and maybe it'd be a good reservoir for your livestock to drink from

@neilrobinson7843 16 күн бұрын

I agree, some sort of rainwater catchment would be a great addition

@ThisOffGridLife 16 күн бұрын

@@ExplosiveLandmine we won’t see rain for a few months though. We’d need mega storage for it to last the dry period

@joeboyd4064 16 күн бұрын

Great place for mosquitos too!! Just sayin!!@@ThisOffGridLife

@rexxanderson1016 16 күн бұрын

It’s like this, we specify a hard steel trowel finish on our Flatwork, run a machine over it and make it shine almost like a mirror and then it can stand up to a warehouse floor scenario. All just by adding water first. And don’t forget to add pure grout to the bags of concrete just a coffee can per bag of concrete out of a 94 pound bag of Portland grout otherwise it won’t set up for two days just a coffee can does it

@ginozanga2129 16 күн бұрын

I like how you used the paint roller to smooth out the top. 👍 proud how good you both did

@phuongvo3051 16 күн бұрын

Your dogs playing are so adorable, ❤

@debbiecook4270 16 күн бұрын

I know nothing about concrete and so have nothing to offer on that (aren't you glad!!), but I do know that watching you both work on everything you do with such positive and cheerful attitudes is a big reason why your channel/videos are so compelling. Plus, Steven of course! Not to leave out your other animals, but OMG baby goats are the best!

@Jay.Kellett 15 күн бұрын

I like the PPE! Dust mask, and safety sandals.

@edwardroberts2997 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for letting me know when you send a new video I like watching you do your thing thanks again!

@wildbenny11 16 күн бұрын

I love watching that little kid jump it so kool lol

@hipichicfazio7758 16 күн бұрын

Looks great! And that lil boy loves y'all so much! Love your videos!

@denisesoucie6540 16 күн бұрын

Jay and Jen ❤ did this also remember to always be respectful to each other and not let the work come between you work it out together!!

@paulatorrens4004 16 күн бұрын

Brilliant idea to do dry pour concrete,cajun country living use it all the time.😊

@donnavickery9623 16 күн бұрын

Your grass looks beautiful!!!

@Sara_Louise 16 күн бұрын

The dogs just wanted in on the act!!!

@juliestrother167 15 күн бұрын

Steven is gorgeous and so tiny ❤. Hinto never let's him out of his sight, first class babysitter there!. Nice job of the dry pour, very little touch up to do. Well done guys xx❤

@Thomaswilliams-yx9rt 16 күн бұрын

Nice video glad Steven is doing good he's awesome.

@randydobson1863 16 күн бұрын

Hi Katie & Greg & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Katie & Greg & Friends Randy

@azjeep 16 күн бұрын

I would go down and rent a floor buffer get the sanding pads and polish it up and then seal it up... I like the look of polished concrete

@ld5714 16 күн бұрын

I absolutely love little Steven! I've been waiting for the little goat antics of hopping and jumping and got it today. He was so darn cute up on that blue tote when he'd do his little hop and jump! The place is looking beautiful you guys and the slab turned out very well. Congratulation on getting that done and I look forward to the next one, where I'm sure you will be building the power building. Have a great week you two. Larry, Central Valley, Ca.

@rogerbraidwood7611 16 күн бұрын

It looked to me that you did a good job with the tamping and screeding and got a solid base ..Well done ..I think the people who get failures have not put the work in !!!!!!!!!!

@flowerstone 16 күн бұрын

I will say that a wet pour is the same handling of the bags. Mixer can be inside the forms so no wheelbarrow. Screeding and Troweling is the same. The plus is you can strip forms same day as it was poured and build on it the next day. And I use rebar on all my slabs. So for the work I’m for standard pour. 😊

@philippinesmassu7245 16 күн бұрын

Its good idea I will try it as a sample in my dogs home

@dhgifts 16 күн бұрын

I poured my Dads driveway the right way with Truck Mixed concrete in maybe 80 degrees with an East wind and it set up in 10 Minutes with thousands of surfce cracks.

@chrisallen2005 14 күн бұрын

So what you are really saying is that you did not pour your Dad's driveway the right way.

@1944chevytruck 16 күн бұрын

Good idea moving power!

@billroberts3864 16 күн бұрын

Katie, another fine introduction and your music blends with your excellent content. The slab turned out looking very professional. Blessings to you folks.

@SZNszn1167 16 күн бұрын

That really turned out looking very nice👍

@waderue 16 күн бұрын

one thing you might do is find some big rock the Greg can with tractor and put some place that the nugget can climb on

@penelopelombardo593 16 күн бұрын

Love that there are so many experts in these messages who probably haven’t poured concrete either way 😂 Just keep doing it your way ❤

@dhgifts 14 күн бұрын

There is a right way and this is not it.

@robs8882 13 күн бұрын

@@dhgifts how many dry pours have you done?

@Bar-nf8to 16 күн бұрын

Good job, you did TOGETHER, BUT I will not dry cement, the strength is not the same, a lot less

@gregoryevers1092 16 күн бұрын

Fast forward during yaking time.

@sondrachristofferson1313 4 күн бұрын

Looks great work smarter not harder. Just a shed for batteries not daily or heavy traffic days.

@racebanning6390 16 күн бұрын

Awesome!!👍Ive looked at dry pours, not traditional, but hey, it worked. Ive poured a ton of house and garage slabs when i worked with my Pops building houses. Tips for All concrete projects. Get 2 tools. 1 for the corners, 1 for the smooth finish. Its fun putting a finish on in the afternoon... Always cure as long as possible. a slow cure is actually stronger. The next morning you could spray and Tarp over and over for 3-7 days. Then take forms off. But starting with base, pack, steel and wire, Absolutely the best way for Home projects. Congrats yooz all, Steven is a Funny guy😁🤙🤙Be blessed youngsters. 🙏🙏🙏

@juwe9516 15 күн бұрын

Learning by own mistaken, might be unpleasant sometimes, but you own to it.... Keep going Katie & trooper Gregg.

@1944chevytruck 16 күн бұрын

hmmm.....It is important to keep in mind that dry-pour concrete may not offer the same level of strength and durability as wet-mix concrete. Dry-pour concrete can also be more prone to cracking and shrinkage, which can lead to structural issues and the need for costly repairs over time.

@bennym1956 16 күн бұрын

Project Farm - YT comparsion /tests guy - did a video on wet vs dry concrete which he confirmed what you said !

@robs8882 13 күн бұрын

@@bennym1956 do you have a link? I watch all his videos and that doesn't sound like his type since there isn't a product to test. A google search didn't find anything either.

@user-lh4bc8mh3t 15 күн бұрын

woooow preparing the new bed room for the future baby 🥰🥰🥰

@Codyriley91 16 күн бұрын

You guys should of used the Mud mixer for that instead of dry pouring it but other then that love the videos and keep up the good work

@markhuston9250 16 күн бұрын

You guys are so real. Very much enjoy being able to live vicariously thru you Thank you

@johnirvine4539 11 күн бұрын

Hi, I am from North Queensland Australia and I love watching your channel keep up the great work. John Irvine.

@northidahodreaming5657 16 күн бұрын

Good video! I'll be interested to learn how you will keep your batteries above 0 degrees C - 32 degrees F during the winter...since you can't charge below that temperature. I'm off grid on solar and am considering moving my system out of the house and into a shed....but I likely need to provide some kind of low wattage heating pads, insulated cabinet...or something.

@donjohnsonlivesgood 16 күн бұрын

yeah small projects only - you pushed it at 8x10 - also next time vibrate the sides esp corners to get it down better - 2nd bedroom sounds like kids in the works???

@mlutke4067 13 күн бұрын

The goats, dogs & chickens are their “ babies”.

@richardrojas6306 15 күн бұрын

Its looking good. Great little project so far. I like the old concrete mixes better. They have worked for centuries. I sure love the baby goat, hes so cute. Having a second bedroom will be big addition. Hugs from Santa Barbara 🤗😘🍷😎

@terrymedina7893 16 күн бұрын

Great Job 👍🏽 fantastic idea Katie 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Steven is too adorable ☺️

@philmccumbee6938 15 күн бұрын

Great job guys. I never doubted you for a minute. I want Stephen. He is so cute.

@terryPratt-re4du 14 күн бұрын

that siding on your house looks great, nice pattern

@maraleegerke9713 15 күн бұрын

Love the baby goat. You two are so fun to watch

@mathew8581 16 күн бұрын

Great job you two

@MamaNicoletta 16 күн бұрын

I am so in love with this little goat❤

@brendahuff4039 15 күн бұрын

Very hard workers. Love your animals. From Kimberley BC😊

@DaveS-gf4ik 15 күн бұрын

it will be fine you all work so hard as always loving your videos thank you so much

@DOUG528 16 күн бұрын

Good Luck, you are your own "BEST CREW", Be yourself!

@waderue 16 күн бұрын

Now I don't think dry pour are bad, but most people just dry pour for steps and walk way and landing but I have not seen one for whole building on it so , good luck

@brianhalse4120 16 күн бұрын

Dry pour Concrete wearing flip flops. Good luck chiseling out the between toes concrete👍

@ritchieblackmore5204 16 күн бұрын

Katie Greg. Real good job 👍

@flowerstone 16 күн бұрын

Road base isn’t usually such fine rock. When I built my driveway (240’) we used pit run. Basically 6”- . Then 3/4”- on top after packing. Hasn’t moved or sunk in 43 years. Dump trucks, well rigs, and dump trucks have not affected it. People seem to put a much too small of rock on top of dirt or sandy soil. Bad idea. 😊

@alvalonline 16 күн бұрын

Today was a milestone for all of us! You poured your first Dry Slab and it turned out AMAZING, and I edited my first KZfaq video for our own channel, and IT turned out about as well as you would expect. Music volume all over the place, quickie intro title, and no real other editing other than speeding it up to 5 to keep from boring folks to death. It really makes me appreciate all of the hard work you have to put into your own videos to make them look so professional. I'd love to see a video from you about how you go about making and editing your own videos. I really need some inspiration, and I figured why not go to one of the best channels on here to learn more.

@williambirdwell1633 15 күн бұрын

it looks great. i hope it last for you. just remember to put heat in the shed for he batteries in the winter. GREAT JOB!!

@rmoski 16 күн бұрын

Always enjoy your videos. Entertaining and informative of many projects. 😊

@timothykrott7248 16 күн бұрын

Always pull your forms away from the concrete, never up, or you could damage the edge.

@sgrvtl7183 15 күн бұрын

Good job Katie & Greg❗️

@1MartinWaite 16 күн бұрын

Hi Greg and Katie well you sold me on the dry pour concreting and I expected it going tits up but that looked so much easier than heavy wet concrete and then having to barrow it round to where the job is as we can’t get a car near it never mind a concrete truck in fact you made it look that easy I’m sure my good wife can do it herself I can sit and supervise to ensure she gets it right. This must be the first time I’ve looked forward to a concrete job. Thanks a lot it’s nice to learn something new. P.S. Katie you suited the wild hair ❤❤ 💋

@cedricbroussard8738 16 күн бұрын

Awesome job! It looks great 👍🏻

@michaelhilsabeck9739 16 күн бұрын

Haven’t you seen the pressure test for dry pour concrete slabs they tested them on KZfaq. It does not hold up under pressure or load. You would’ve been better off to mix it.

@vaughnmaurt5013 15 күн бұрын

Yes please do a bit more research. There are many real tests on how bad an idea this is

@johnkirby6547 16 күн бұрын

Nicely done Katie and Greg, the baby is looking really good and so is the concrete slab.

@NORMANMORRISON1940 16 күн бұрын

You're so lucky to have rain haven't seen rain here in Courtney for a while now and today at 6:30 PM it is 86 degrees too hot for me

@user-ud7zw2po5g 15 күн бұрын

Hi great job on the new shed 🎉🎉🎉 well done ❤❤❤❤❤xxx

@ianclark8934 16 күн бұрын

Are you planning to heat and cool the building for the lithium batteries. Ambition Strikes channel installed a Mr. Cool on their power shipping container. Lithium batteries have a temperature range that they can be used in and another temperature range that they can be charged in. They can't operate in freezing temperatures and if you charge them below zero deg C you can permanently damage them.

@larryburrough3024 16 күн бұрын

You kids are so good to watch. You get things done. Katie works as hard as any man and still keeps looking like a Hott woman should. The dry pour worked great! I love the both of you and keep doing what you are doing. Steven is soooo cute!

@leon-wk1dq 16 күн бұрын

Great videos guys, not a fan of dry pour concrete but if I was going to do it I would wet the area down till it's very wet, when concrete dries the water comes up thru concrete not down thru it and wet it down again when you get the layer of your reinforcement down, keep up the good work!!!

@janehodgetts6078 16 күн бұрын

Looks great, another job well done.

@user-sz1sc7ni6v 16 күн бұрын

It is beautiful!!!

@loucinci3922 16 күн бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

@Truongthikimcuong92 15 күн бұрын

Hello everyone ❤ Nice to meet you ❤❤❤

@martinfrantz1623 15 күн бұрын

It looks good I have been wanting to try this.if it works out for you I will be trying.That new baby boy is so cute love the jumping.very entertaining.great video.I really hope this withstand all expectations.

@CanadianCivilDefenceMuseum 16 күн бұрын

OMG Gregg was free balling it, I think he need to hose himself down hehe

@teresaedwards3659 16 күн бұрын

Looks good!

@kevinwiley9696 16 күн бұрын

Congrats on the dry-pour!! I must admit that I had my reservations!!! Nice Job guys!!

@ajaydesai6525 16 күн бұрын

Nice work!

@joelujan2978 16 күн бұрын

Good 👍 job guys now spraying some water would work out. Always nice watching husband and wife working out on beneficial projects. Goodless

@user-jy6yx5yl9q 16 күн бұрын

Great job guy's

@maryricketts8526 16 күн бұрын

I agree with Greg. Don't use on a big project. Glad it turned out. I watched Jay and Jen do it also. Their sidewalk turned out fine but also issues at dirt level. We'll see what the winter brings.😊

@anitahamm3171 15 күн бұрын

Slab looks great 👍

@robinmoore5181 15 күн бұрын

Great progress and concretely 😂amazing.

@krysanthimum 10 күн бұрын

I know a house build channel that does the dry pour method a lot, and they've even gone to do a collab with another channel in colder climates that needed help with the dry-pour method at one point as well... they have a few videos up on it... its the Cajun Country Livin' channel, don't know if that's one of the videos you took a look at or not, but i know their videos helped other KZfaq creators with similar interests in the past that resulted in the collab. Just something to maybe look into if you do decide to dry-pour the workshop side of the barn. Just to help with fine-tuning the details. But I think you did amazing!!