Part 2 Video is here:: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNuDZqRmy56olX0.html Part 3 Video is here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rahyn6hplbq5f2g.html *I see the question about the reinforcement popping up. I didn't add rebar because I do not think it's needed. While you can undoubtedly add reinforcement, walking on these will not break them.

after 50+ years in the building and construction trades and watching 100’s of DIY landscaping idea videos, I gotta say I am impressed by both your creativity and your get it done attitude. keep on working and bringing the videos your work is awesome.

I have poured 10’s of thousands of yards of concrete in my lifetime. You did an excellent job especially if this was your first time pouring, forming, and finishing concrete. Working with concrete that you are mixing yourself is much more difficult than working with a ready-mix. Measuring the water for each batch is paramount for consistency. Don’t eyeball how much water you think you need. Then, not having all the available tools that make it easier, obviously just adds to the degree of difficulty. As to all the comments on reinforcement: These are close to the size of sidewalks, and I’ve NEVER seen or personally reinforced sidewalks. And if I was going to, it would be with wire mesh. But the other side of the coin is that sidewalks are typically 3 to 4 inches thick. Fiber mesh would be an excellent option. I must commend you on compacting the ground under the concrete. It’s vital for strength and if I had to choose between reinforcement and ground compaction, I’d chose compaction. Edging and spraying the forms with vegetable oil would make a world of difference in how easily the forms could be removed and how smooth the outside edges would end up. A light broom finish after your last troweling would serve to conceal imperfections in your troweling while providing a nonskid surface. Again, I think you did a great job and , but I think, at the very least, I would have gone with 3.5 inches thick. One vital note is not to opt for a quick setting concrete mix, especially if you are a novice. You need time.

Your attention to detail is commendable! Love how you plan, organize, and finally get the work done. Beautiful design and use of the space!

Great job dad! It's obvious you're no stranger to hard work and have the perfect work ethic and attitude to get any project done. Can't wait to see your project completed. Again, awesome job man.

I can really appreciate the fact that you do most every project in a way that can be copied by the average weekend warrior!! Thank you!!!

Your thought process for form removal was very well thought out. I'm a professional builder and I've watched lots of guys doing form work get that part wrong over and over

Looks great. Having poured 12 footings for both my back porch and a garden fence - in Minnesota, where they have to be pretty deep to beat the frost heave - I feel your pain in carrying many, many bags in many, many legs of a journey. It's always worth it to see your work and know it's fairly permanent too. Kudos!

Bless you sir, you remind me of my husband. He just completed a landscape wall and planting project. He hauled a lot of concrete, sand, rock, soil and plants. Hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of that patio. You've certainly earned it.

Nice job and great finish. I also like to add alittle “broom finish” to the surface while concrete cures and it leaves a tiny grip surface to prevent too slick a walking surface- this is a typical application with sidewalks and patios - lightly brushing with a broom in one direction to create the texture. Blessings and keep up the great work

Glen for future projects a mason taught me a good trick if you're doing a lot of mixes is to get a small bucket (that goes inside a massive bucket). Instead of trying to read the water level or having a measuring cup exactly the right size, work out how much you need in the bucket then drill holes about half way around the bucket at that size so when you dunk the bucket and pull it out it drains quickly and you have the perfect amount without looking. Another way (when I'm doing a lot of self leveling work) is to prefill 20 buckets with the correct amount of water so the apprentice can keep the batches flowing nicely just try and either cover them or keep them in the shade if you're using sensitive products that require precise amounts.

Great Job! I’ve watched a couple of times and decided to use your measurements when I attempt my slabs. I love the layout.

Owner and operator landscape construction company. Every project shows when completed with vision and enthusiasm. You are a man we would enjoy tackling projects with. Hard work pays off. Getting the kiddos involved is gr8 too! Nice work

Hey Glen Here's a tip for you and the army of subscribers you have . When you use wood for shuttering ( framing) for concreting it's wise to paint the timber on the contact surface with used engine oil , oil and water don't mix so the timer comes away from the concrete much easier . Diesel fuel is ok to use too but used engine oil is a by product so its free unlike Diesel fuel which is expensive at the moment . Keep up the good work 👏 👍 Bill in UK

You definitely know your tools and labor intensive projects. You make everything look so easy and affordable for a DIY person like myself!! Looks great!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Okay, I'm not going to lie, that looks like a lot of work. This is obviously a project for someone as fit as you, because carrying all that cement would have done me in! LOL! You're amazing. Thank you for the video, much appreciated. Great job!!!

I love how you cut your lumber on the styrofoam to keep the blade from hitting the table and not having to cut without support. That's a great idea and I'm going use it!

I love how you make beautiful and amazing things but using basic supplies that are relatively easy to obtain. And in cases where you have a specialized tool, you explain what to do if we don’t have that. Thanks!!

I always preferred putting dry concrete down, and then moistening it with a sprayer. Then chicken wire on top, then after about 2 hours, I do another layer of dry, that I spray soak. 20 years later, my pad is still perfect and uncracked... Even with the extreme Florida weather.

I love how you made it so easy to understand for those of us who are novelists at best. Thanks so much. Job well done it looks great !

After contemplating what to do in my yard, Your video has reconfirmed what I want to do. I will do it with my own design but using your genius idea. I was going back and forth on maybe doing a deck like you did to just hiring a contractor and have him do pavers. But like I said earlier, Your video has made up my mind. Thank You.

One of the best tutorials on diy stuff I've ever seen. Thank you for being so informative and use of fast forward. Seeing how to do it and all the components that went into and complete it was absolutely awesome. So again, thank you.

Your videos are always on the top of my list to search when tackling a home DIY project, great stuff!

I have been wanting to do this exact thing in my backyard! Thank you for providing this DIY video as it's much appreciated!

Your hard work ethic is commendable and inspiring! I love the grid you created with these large slabs. Not sure what you are going to use this space for, but adding some grass in the gaps would look real nice!!

Looks great, its always good to have a little helper with you! I look forward to seeing the finished space.

I love when I see ppl doing their own work and not hiring it out. Yes it’s hard work. But the money you’re saved and the pure satisfaction of seeing a job well done. Is just amazing! Good Job 👏🏾

Well thought out start to finish. Thank you for providing all the details while keeping all the discussions and steps concise. ⭐️👍

Great job. I feel like I could do a small concrete project after watching this video. You do awesome work.

Thank you for sharing. Your work is always fascinating. Keep it up!!

Exterior form release idea: Use pocket hole screws in the cross members so you can screw into the center of the form. Ideally one would use two pocket screws at each end. The first, a rather short screw to connect with the top of the center board, and the second very long so you can connect it to the bottom of the center board. Nice video.

What a great little helper you have. ❤ I always loved helping my Dad with his projects too.

I like that you had a helper for part of the project so your next generation can do DIYs too.

Nicely done. I'm hand mixing concrete walks around my house. One suggestion I would make is to cut the stakes flush to the top of the form after they're screwed in. It makes screening a lot easier.

If I only knew someone with your level of skill and integrity. I am so happy this video popped up. I hadn’t seen your work in so long. Your family must be extremely proud! Another diy project well done! 👍🏽

Great video. I had drawn out similar plans for a parking space in the front of our house, but wasn't sure how I was going to make the forms. Your video gave me some great ideas.

A lot of times when I watch KZfaq videos, I think that looks easy I could do that. Not so, when I watch you. You are one of the hardest working young man I have ever seen and as an old woman (that I am), I could probably move ONE of those bags of concrete from the store to my car….THEN, I’d be DONE! One thing that always impresses me when I watch you work and see your finished jobs is the prep work that you put into a job that nobody sees from the outside looking in. The fly by nights who did my driveway and sidewalk put up forms and may have used a little rebar, but never sand or gravel. It was poured approximately 7 to 10 days before cracks started forming across the driveway. I know time is money, but homeowners would rather pay to have it done right and with the care that’s obvious in YOUR work than a shoddy job they’ll have to deal with for YEARS! Thanks for being a craftsman and artist in your work!😊

good idea, i have done it myself. I personally used small mesh and vibrated each slab. I also added a base to my mould so the good side is face down and comes out perfect after vibration. No need to finish the bottom (top) that way

Keep the stakes below the top of the forms so they don't interfere with the screed Concrete is strong as it's weakest point. Get the base perfectly flat. You definitely don't use a bull float on 4x4 pads. Use an edger to put a 1/4" round on the edges of the pad when the concrete is wet

I love concrete. I am not a professional concrete person, but I can tell you did a beautiful project. It is motivating and inspiring. I want to do the same thing too. Thank you.

I LOVE your helper.. So sweet when parents let their kids get in on the action..

Such great content, inovative, great naration and easy down to earth explanation. I feel empowered!

I know that was a lot of work... I definitely want to see what you do with this space.

Very nice. I've been trying to figure out how to put in a patio in for our new house by myself as cheaply as possible. This helps a lot! Thanks

Very nice. I have a small patio that has concrete pavers in and they are all now pretty uneven and I don't want to just do a slab pour in that space either. So what you did was create a nice hybrid between a full slab pour and segmenting pavers. I think if I do it on my patio, i'll put either put decorative rock or moss in between each paver for a nice natural look. Thanks for the hard work and inspiration.

Great project, Glenn! I always appreciate the thoughtful planning that goes into each of your projects, accessible to most folks' skill levels, and they all turn out fantastic, appearing to be much more expensive than what they actually cost. I'd be proud to have this patio area tucked away in my own backyard. Sooo.... When will you be coming by to build mine? :)

This looks fantastic! I can't wait to see how it comes out. I want to do something similar in my back yard

i was amazed on how you think ahead about the frames, i mean the way you set it up so that it can be removed easily after applying the concrete. nice nice

Fantastic work, Glen! It's looking great there already! 😃 Looking forward to part 2! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

Very well explained. Excellent job!! Thank you for your detailed project. Much appreciated!!! 😊

As a beginner, a your new subscriber, I appreciate the love, care, creativity, and enthusiasm you put into your work. Thank you for explaining step by step what you're doing; it mbv makes it easier for me to understand. Blessings to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year ahead! 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤💐

i was looking how to do this exact thing in my courtyard. I always prefer to DYI and learn something new. thank you

Looks awesome so far! Can't wait to see what you do with the space.

Happy Father's Day Glenn I hope you enjoy yourself today God bless

Thank you for posting this. YOU are a really hard worker!! Good job! Lots of great info for us novices out here. May God bless you in your future projects 🙏

I like the clever way you used the framing lumber to set up the forms. The end result looks great!

Good job man. Great idea, production, helpful tips, and everything!

Nice work!! I do a lot diy projects also have the same mixer could of just dumped the cement right to the forms from the mixer would saved your back

I always read comments and see the advice to improve awesome to hear professionals call it. and actually help and not just criticize.

Because of you bro I did a really nice concrete pathway from the sidewalk to my house!

Nice project - good advice for duplicating for my future project ✅

Well done, maybe use an agent on the wood forms to prevent wood from sticking ( plain old vegetable oil ). That being said, It looks like you were able to remove them with minimal force. Nice job.

The best men bring on the greatest helpers. You did a great job and brought in the best helper. Well done man.

finally we have a very simple straight forward video for concrete slap ,,, thank you so much for sharing

Looks great. Only thing I would have done differently is a light broom finish to get some texture so it's not too slippery when wet. You could do alternating vertical & horizontal broom marks on each slab to get a cool modern look. But the smooth finish is nice too.

You're a good man for sharing your knowledge. Thanks.

I used the same concept for building my paver style walkway. Wished I had watched your video first. Great job looking forward to your next video. Job well done 👍👍

That was great! I’ve been wanting to pour a small slab to build a compost bin on top of and this was helpful.

This project is definitely labor intensive, but a lot cheaper than hiring someone else to do it. I have paid thousands to have concrete laid. It looks amazing already! Can't wait to see the completed project! 👍

Good work young man. Your powers of construction are impressive. 😁 You may want to wear a face mask in future when mixing your own cement. Cement dust is not good for the lungs. 👍

i really like that foam piece in place to make cuts with circular saw on a flat surface. very handy idea.

Great work, Never be in a rush to do a project. You were not and took your time. It is beautiful. I am a DIY fan have love to take on projects out of my comfort zone, to watch and learn from others. Thank you for taking your time and sharing. K.

Question: I really like this look but have been hesitant to do it. Have you found that chair legs sink if a leg is on the non cement seam portion making the chair or table wobble? Thanks for the tips. Looks great!!!

Tenía mucho de no ver tus videos!! Gran agrado de encontrarte de nuevo!! Y me encantaban tanto por lo bueno que eres haciendo tu trabajo y porque estaban traducidos a español!!! Me encantaría encontrarlos de nuevo en español!! Felicidades!!

this is awesome. I'm a first timer with concrete and I think this video is so helpful! Thank yu so much

This looks great! Would love to see what you do with the space. I’m making over my yard next year so I need inspo

why you don't use rebar?

I liked your entire presentation. Everything… from your design, the formwork etc. -how you thought through the process. And you come across well on screen. I am looking forward to watching the finished project!

Man that is so cool my friend and looks amazing I've worked with concrete for projects mostly countertops but man you've inspired me to go outside and do much more Thank you 🙏

Wow Im so impressed you did this by yourself! Hats off to you and thank you for the great , clear instructions!

I love This I plan to do the same at my place thank you.Since I'm a renter I'll probably just lay the blocks That are already done from Lowe's.

Very impressive and informative! For a DIY'r, it's even more impressive. I'm one myself but haven't done anything this large. Thanks for the videos.

The best part of this video is your daughter helping you. Love that!!!

Te felicito!..Gracias por hablarnos directamente sin intermediarios. Saludos desde Puerto Rico, isla del encanto!I.. Congratulate you! Thank you for talking to us directly without intermediaries. Greetings from Puerto Rico, Island of Enchantment!

Thanks for this video brother. You always do an outstanding job on your projects. Blessings to you and yours!

Love your content Glen, and I know full well how much work goes into a job like that and how, having done it once, you can make it easier if you knew then what you know now! Working with concrete is a lot of fun!

That’s a lot of hard work but your diligence and determination got it done beautifully! ❤

You did just fine. Nice to look back at the end of the day or when you are enjoying, yea man I did that - hard work pays off.

Bro u just solved alot of my problems clamping boards like that... never thought about thinking about a solution for it

I enjoyed your video, you are organized and explain everything in detail! you inspired me to start with a small project! Excellent JOB with your video!!!!

Great job as usual Glen. Quick suggestion: pour the slaps in a checker pattern for ease moving around and floating. Also follow the manufacturers instructions on how much water to add. Great job , and thanks for sharing 🙏🏾

I've been a fan for eight years, Man. Again, I'm amazed and great job professor. 😊

That bit about clamping the 2x4's until they can be used is genius!

thanks i need to put a cement pad for my trailer you showed do it right. great job beers always after.

I love your videos brother, you are just an amazing teacher. Live your attention to detail, explanations and great skills. Inspiring. God speed.

Top Notch Mate!! You have hidden skills as a finisher...I imagine you do everything with as much dedicated diligence as this project..

Exceptional job! I can't wait to see the final project! Very inspirational!

Clamping the lumber so it doesn't warp as it dries seems like a good idea. I'll have to try it.

Thank you for this video now I have a really good idea on how to attack my yard. Hopefully get it done before the new year

That is an incredible amount of work for 1 person! Much respect and thanks for the great video!