Making a concrete slab for a Shed // from start to finish

Making a concrete slab for a Shed // from start to finish - DIY Creators

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Күн бұрын

In this video, I'm showing you how to create a concrete slab from start to finish! Whether you're looking to relocate a shed, build a new patio, or just tackle a fun DIY project, this detailed guide covers all the steps you'll need. From prepping the area and selecting the right materials to pouring and finishing the concrete, I've got you covered. 🚀
Tools Used: (Affiliate Links)
• Mud Mixer mudmixer.com/diycreators
• Circular Saw amzn.to/3wZqueL
• Level amzn.to/3RkLvaC
• Hand Tamper homedepot.sjv.io/4PX07o
• Drill amzn.to/3Xg92x9
• Drill Dewalt amzn.to/45h16O8
• Metal Screed amzn.to/3xjEQ9H (one I used is no longer available)
• Concrete vibrator amzn.to/45eyqVS
• Concrete float amzn.to/3Vi7gJ5
• Concrete trowel amzn.to/45f7sxs
• Concrete edger amzn.to/4c9WMCD
• Hand Tools (Level, Measuring tape, Hammer, shovel)
• Garden tools (Shovel, Rake)
Materials Used: (Affiliate Links)
• (14) Concrete homedepot.sjv.io/R57qXg
• Reinforcement mesh homedepot.sjv.io/4PX0YZ
• Metal Stakes homedepot.sjv.io/y2YA32
• 2in Screws for the stakes
• 3 in-frame assembly
• (3) 2 by 4 Lumber homedepot.sjv.io/q4Y93y
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:03 - Mapping Out the Area
1:49 - Prepping the Ground
3:38 - Building the Form
6:21 - Adding Reinforcement
7:39 - Using the Mud Mixer
11:11 - Screeding the Top
11:38 - Vibrating the Concrete
12:39 - Edging the Concrete
14:05 - Finishing the Concrete
14:42 - Removing the Form
15:38 - Moving the Shed
16:09 - Final Thoughts
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@Locutus_lives 14 күн бұрын

This has given me the confidence to try my first pour.

@rockshot100 13 күн бұрын

You won't have any trouble. double check your forms, the rest is easy.

@Reason-Logic 19 күн бұрын

When adding a slab to an existing building it's a good idea to drill holes into the foundation and insert rebar extending into the slab. if you fail to do this the slab will float away from the building and weeds/grass will grow in that drift...the rebar locks the slab to the wall and won't separate leaving grass and weeds to cut for the rest of your life.

@DIYCreators 19 күн бұрын

I agree! Ive done that before, and now I have to remove that same slab lol. Kinda of wish I didn't have the rebar. I do wish I had mention that.

@Reason-Logic 18 күн бұрын

@@DIYCreators I only posted this because I live in Puerto Rico and have a concrete home. I wanted to add a one-foot concrete slab along the side of the house to make mowing and weed-whacking easier. it's on a slight grade so I did it in steps down the grade, just as I finished my brother-in-law came by and asked if I locked it in with rebar and I was nope...I've been using chemical or weed whacker for over twenty-five years now so I thought I might save someone my troubles.

@rockshot100 18 күн бұрын

@@DIYCreators That slab will never slide down he hill. bad idea to attach it to the house. Sounds like trouble, could crack your wall. If you get weeds, just cover with a strip of trim.

@javelin13 18 күн бұрын

Some foundations like mine have tensioners in them and it is not recommended to drill into slab when adding concrete. There is a stamp in my garage advising against it as it can cause injury and sever damage to your foundation.

@rockshot100 18 күн бұрын

@@javelin13 That just makes sense. I still don't get the sense in tying into the house. How is that slab going to float away? Must be a Northern thing. People telling him to put gravel down, SMH.

@clutterreductionjunkremoval 17 күн бұрын

I Haul away stuff, not build it. So these kind of DIY videos are the best! I love the process showing of "well, that's not perfect so lets fix it" vs the perfectly edited video that doesn't show what's likely to happen and then me running into that same problem and getting frustrated... In the end I wind up do winging the whole thing lol. So much appreciated!

@andyh8092 18 күн бұрын

Thank you Glen!!! I found a place to rent this conrete mixer for $248/week to do my driveway apron, sidewalk and a few smaller flat pours. It will save me over hiring it out or having a truck bring it in. This way i can work my own speed with a few buddies to help out. So excited!!

@vigigamehacker123 19 күн бұрын

hes back

@lawrenberghanson4401 18 күн бұрын

I can definitely appreciate this process. I volunteered with a community garden to help them build a greenhouse and was part of the foundation team. I did the concrete spreading, leveling, and texturing. It was my first time doing it, and it turned out awesome!

@truthknowledge7915 18 күн бұрын

I was taught by many contractors to always have a slight grade downward from the house. You would think that if your adding a concrete pad right up against the home, you would make sure that the concrete pad also barely tilts away from the home and not be completely level to prevent sitting water or having water flow toward the home foundation

@heatherpierce1141 18 күн бұрын

That's the first thing I thought, too.

@rockshot100 17 күн бұрын

Good point, 1/4" per foot. Since most is covered, he won't get much water standing there. That is really the way to do it, but here, I don't think he will have any trouble. I built stairs and don't know how my forms slipped, but one stair or tread is sloping inward toward the rise. Luckily there is a carport covering it, so it is never a problem. I am in Tampa and Glen is 2 hours south of me, there is no such thing as a freeze here. The dirt here is about 100% sand so this method is NOT for the NORTH. People give him hell for not laying gravel, then screenings, a sand leveling course, the works. Pretty stupid to do that over sand. 3 1/2" is plenty thick, he really did not need the mesh,. that is for the winter heave which we do not have. He did a beautiful patio, you should check it out. He used LED strips between the pads, then filled that space will small rocks. It is a lot brighter than I thought but he has it on a dimmer.

@truthknowledge7915 17 күн бұрын

@@rockshot100 I saw the paver patio.... It did look good. The best option for led's in this high energy market is to have them solar which I think he might have done.

@rockshot100 16 күн бұрын

@@truthknowledge7915 I thought it was creative, just enough light to see where you are going. I am trying to think of some stuff to hold the rocks and lights in place, but still be cheap enough to rip up to service if need be. Something harder than wax and not as hard as epoxy. I know there is something. Yes solar might cost a lot more in the end for as little as he will have this on. LED, is almost nothing to run.

@timc2745 15 күн бұрын

Sorry dude I would have done a footer to help avoid the foundation from being undercut and washed out. In building up an area to pour on a flat slab, should be at least 2feet larger the the area of the pad. I pray you don't have issues, thanks for the content keep it up.

@AbusharifVideos 41 минут бұрын

This is the first time I’ve seen your videos. You’re a very good teacher. I have subscribed. I’ll be watching more.

@Vonda618 19 күн бұрын

I love it. Thank you for being so so thorough!

@DIYCreators 19 күн бұрын

Thanks, I figured it would helpful to show almost everything.

@mark_staykind1470 18 күн бұрын

I was thinking that we've already seen the cementpour project but that machine may actually be a game changer

@user-wm4bh8jn1d 18 күн бұрын

you posted this at the right time as i try to figure out how to do this on a carport...man, that mud mixer is awesome!!!!

@DRHIPWHIP 19 күн бұрын

❤Welcome back young man. I'm super glad to see you're back on your A-Game & doing what you truly love!

@DIYCreators 19 күн бұрын

Thanks! Aside from the sun, I actually enjoyed doing this.

@DRHIPWHIP 19 күн бұрын

@@DIYCreators You're more than welcome sweetie!

@salvadorsepulveda6415 18 күн бұрын

Thanks Glen, always enjoy your channel and experience. 👍

@avrilcox4442 17 күн бұрын

Absolutely love your videos. You explain things so thoroughly and make it seem achievable to everyone! Happy to have you back on YT 😊

@juancamacho6115 8 күн бұрын

Awesome explanation on the step by step. Like others have commented, it gives confidence for the DIY seeking information. Thanks.

@TheDranny 18 күн бұрын

Tidy stuff Glenn. Glad you're back.

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Thank you

@toddsaffell9695 18 күн бұрын

I always enjoy your videos. I need to build a slab for a storage unit too. It's like you've read my mind. Thanks! Keep up the good work.

@PrimalEdge 18 күн бұрын

Groovy video! WELCOME BACK

@tylerharrison9269 16 күн бұрын

Fantastic work!!!

@chintasrvvegankitchen7761 9 күн бұрын

That turned out fantastic! You make it look so easy. Thank you! I subscribed!

@RageQuitSon 18 күн бұрын

This channel really motivates me to do projects around the house! I just finished repairing some water damage and really didn't want to do anything more but I'll have to find some more stuff to do! I could use this video to help level a garden box I've been meaning to make

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

thank you!

@MCsCreations 18 күн бұрын

Fantastic work, Glen! It turned out great! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Hey bud! thanks

@serjvi 3 күн бұрын

I was about to comment about your A/C condenser not being level but you beat me to the punch 😂😂😂😂

@jimbennett1519 18 күн бұрын

Nice job,thanks for posting

@joebeaton1101 18 күн бұрын

Great demo!!

@TheHairykoala 18 күн бұрын

Really came out nicely. Well done!

@JediHagrid 18 күн бұрын

I've watched a bunch of your videos. Finally decided to make a backyard patio. I'm using rocks instead of concrete but I'm still excited. Keep making cool videos!

@andriyahbenysrayl5676 12 күн бұрын

Thanks, Glen for sharing

@katzenpapa 18 күн бұрын

The flipper. 🔥🔥

@patmancrowley8509 10 күн бұрын

Thanks, Glen. Much appreciated!

@joegutierrez4197 18 күн бұрын

Jack of ALL trades! Great job brother!! Blessings!!!

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Haha, I try!

@Dumptheclutchevo 15 күн бұрын

it's like a mini volumetric! love it!

@ca6177 7 күн бұрын

Nice job, I need this in my yard!

@zennoodle 18 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for the video. Seems like you were reading my mind as we're about to embark on a very similar project for a smaller half height shed compared to your's. Concrete slab will be the same though. Agreed with what you said about when one project starts another will appear. Our garage door and air conditioning went out within a day of each other and then I got a big crack on my windshield. They say things come in threes. I hope this is our three items! Glad you're back! Love these videos!

@MrOmegabrian 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing this! I enjoyed watching it.

@n118nw 18 күн бұрын

My wife and I bought a mud mixer for some of our projects.. it makes mixing cement so much easier! When we poured our 10x14 slab for a shed I think we used about 180 bags of cement and it didn't take long at all. It's a big up front investment but IMHO if you have a lot of concrete projects it's well worth the cost, plus when you're done you can just sell it.

@boots7859 16 күн бұрын

True, even if you buy it for one large project just knock $500 off and someone will scoop it up. Around here those trucks give you 20 min, and start charging after, and running wheel barrels of crete around will stress test your heart easily since the pump truck is extra and never reaches where you really need it.

@DaveGDesigns 18 күн бұрын

Love that mud mixer what a great tool

@theoriginal11charlie 6 күн бұрын

Love your videos. Keep them coming sir.

@bpacheco6 18 күн бұрын

Well done Glen, as always. This video was also very relaxing to watch, Thanks from Canada

@tayred81 18 күн бұрын

Fun project, good job

@josephspatuzza5799 14 күн бұрын

Nice job Glen!

@trido3815 11 күн бұрын

Beautiful job!

@realyouth5273 19 күн бұрын

Great video brother, wish you all the best and hope we get more video's this year.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

@DIYCreators 19 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@realyouth5273 19 күн бұрын

Your welcome bro

@j.m.7056 18 күн бұрын

You are always so concise and clear with your instructions. Thanks for all you do!

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@Heavyperro 9 күн бұрын

Excellent video. Appreciate the help.

@indoorandoutdoorendurance3889 18 күн бұрын

This was very interesting and informative!

@thornbottle 18 күн бұрын

thanks for this, I have a shed on a broken concrete section behind my house, i plan to remove it and make a new concrete slab, will save this video for reference when i come to do it when it stops raining in UK :D

@sparklitd 3 күн бұрын

Excellent work!! I learned a lot 👍🏾

@bascodelagamma 18 күн бұрын

👍 Great project! Look forward to more concrete.

@northsongs 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video. I like your way of explaining and demonstrating these types of projects.

@diegobonaventura8501 7 күн бұрын

Great video! Looking to building something like that for a dogs playpen. This gave me motivation thank you

@WisconsinWanderer 18 күн бұрын

I’ve learned quite a bit from your videos i thank you good man😊

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Thats awesome!

@lucaslegz 3 күн бұрын

You did great!!

@fretworkpeddler 12 күн бұрын

Great video! Thank you.

@pinkyg6508 7 сағат бұрын

Nice work, thanks for sharing 😊

@lc400matt 10 күн бұрын

Thank you Glen. Been following you from the beginning and this just gave me the confidence to start a foundation for my tiny house/shed in my backyard.

@NervusEnergy 17 күн бұрын

You are the man! Love your style and your videos, keep it up!!

@chadmarkley 18 күн бұрын

Dude!! We've missed you. Stoked you have a new video up

@AyoBroliic 18 күн бұрын

Love these vids bro!!!!!

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Appreciate it!!

@piperofsimms 12 күн бұрын

Glen, You do fine work. Fun to watch this. Thx ! Tucson, AZ.

@snoopy6867 19 күн бұрын

Thanks. I’ve been waiting for this topic from a KZfaqr that I trust. ✊🏾

@MarshallLoveday 18 күн бұрын

This will help me when I have to pour a landing area for some steps up to our deck I have to build. And neat intro!

@handyByLeVere Күн бұрын

Good work sir!

@dam54 16 күн бұрын

Great video

@chuckg9641 18 күн бұрын

Looks good! Nice job!

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@Rgarcia713 18 күн бұрын

3.2 mil subs, Man Congrats!!!!! Been a long time follower, Great vid as always

@joedecristoforo5434 18 күн бұрын

You the man glen!!!!

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@vitolu4097 19 күн бұрын

Nice job!!!

@DIYCreators 19 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@denbarris783 18 күн бұрын

You did a very nice job. I have similar shed and I think you inspired me to do something very similar. Thanks !

@chellybub 18 күн бұрын

Awesome project!

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@Jill-K 18 күн бұрын

This is great, I'm putting in a french drain and driveway next month. This is great.

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Nice! Well, good luck

@guermeisterdoodlebug7980 17 күн бұрын

Nice job on the video. Included just what was needed, no more, no less.

@rohmichael2894 4 күн бұрын

Very detailed explanation on this video. Done ✅ with a lot of knowledge and without compromising on the required tools. Great work ethic with the clean as you go mind set. Cheers 🍻 and good luck to you in all endeavours.

@singhivan 18 күн бұрын

Hey Glen. Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦. You are improving phenomenally with your concrete pours 👍. You now have the tools to prove it 😂. Great job, slab turned out fantastic. Keep the videos coming. Cheers from a cold winter in SA

@bocaorientalrugcarpetandti1273 15 күн бұрын

Looks nice. Good job. i need to do the same for my shed

@Elderos5 18 күн бұрын

Great little project. It's good to see you back at it. I hope we get to see some more wonderful projects this summer!

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Thank you that's the goal.

@srqnews 16 күн бұрын

Good man!

@KatherineChalmers 12 күн бұрын

Wow! That mixer is super cool. Sunbelt Rentals carries these in our area - you might reach out to them about offering a sponsor link four your fans who don’t have enough concrete projects to warrant purchasing one. So nice to see a new video.

@hahafalseflag5090 19 күн бұрын

Great Job.. Your instructions make this look like I can do it.

@DIYCreators 19 күн бұрын

Thanks! thats the goal

@El_Prophet11 18 күн бұрын

Looks amazing man

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@El_Prophet11 18 күн бұрын

@@DIYCreators I need you in Massachusetts my whole house need remodeling lol

@gerryblodgett871 13 күн бұрын

Great video and very useful. I was just starting to plan a concrete project, and your video was a great help in the plan.

@adamcarr8738 18 күн бұрын

Great Video! Can't wait to see how you tackle the AC Condenser, I've got the same issue..

@artinist 18 күн бұрын

Perfect candidate for dry pour

@jamesbackwards415 9 күн бұрын

Great job my brutha! Great job explaining the process you have a teacher nature

@theinfernalcraftsman 18 күн бұрын

Happy to see you back at making videos lately. Didn't realize I wasn't subbed from my channel so I fixed that. I have a couple slabs I want to do but can't justify the mud mixer at the moment and renting one is easily half the price of buying one... I have done many in the past the hard way but getting old and a bad back etc it really helps having tools to save your body. Getting old isn't fun.

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Haha Thanks the sub! Yes thats for sure getting old is not fun. The Mudmixer it not the only way as we know. I have a lot of hard labor planned for the future and I have to try and make my life easy.

@cherilafleur 7 күн бұрын

Good job 👍🏻

@trekshmek 18 күн бұрын

Классная платформа получилась !

@pffft111 16 күн бұрын

No need to place broken blocks or bar chairs to hold the mesh up. Just start adding concrete around an inch thick , place the mesh then continue adding concrete.

@carlpayne8008 18 күн бұрын

Nice job Glen 👍

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@Uncle_Antnee 18 күн бұрын

Great work man

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@ChazR25 18 күн бұрын

Nice job man! You always make projects look easy.

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@jamilcooper9032 18 күн бұрын

Great job!!!

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

@pixle3625 18 күн бұрын

love seeing these simple projects, keep up the awesome work :D

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@whopua 18 күн бұрын

Great video!

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@woodperfect 7 күн бұрын

Awesome like your video's awesome work

@whyknotbuildit 18 күн бұрын

Love the channel. Great to see you back! I was subscribed the whole time waiting for you to come back. Looking forward to seeing an update on that back patio !

@DIYCreators 18 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!