MUST WATCH! Concrete slab for our metal building. What you need to know Before you build.

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MUST WATCH video. This is the hidden cost of purchasing a metal building. This is what your building will be sitting on for it's entire life, and why you need to pay attention to details. In this video I talk about some contractor problems, and the pros and cons of concrete finished for the slab. During the construction many small things lead up to a rough ending. I hope this helps during your research for building your metal building.
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@WTLowery82 8 ай бұрын

I spent 2 years driving a mixer. I can tell you the slump/wetness of the concrete is a major factor in finish. Contractors want it wet because its easier to work, but the wetter the weaker. Thanks for the video!!!

@bananabro5614 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to see you guys moving forward God bless!

@YorkRiverCannabis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@knguyen3348 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very good point if concrete contractor

@CarrotDugTooDeep 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for detailing the problems that you experienced. We are in the planning stages of having a building built and I'm really not looking forward to build process. I just dread running into issues for something that is costing a lot of money. It is sad that you have to stay on top of people to make sure they do what they are being paid to do. It is amazing how contractors will cut corners or just flat not do their job when the customer is not watching. Wish us luck! Very nice channel by the way.

@YorkRiverCannabis 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Best of luck on your build!

@ronalves9118 9 ай бұрын

I would have them back with a diamond grinder to clean up all the foot prints and leaf makes and rain spots. For me a finished floor needs to be polished to make sweep up easy.

@howardmoody9379 4 ай бұрын

or pay for epoxy finish

@UncleSarkis Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm not one to complain or be unsatisfied, but after you showed us what happened, I would have been upset.

@jonstalnaker21 8 ай бұрын

What was the final resolution with the contractor? I'd be pissed with those boot marks.

@Blozoozozoz Ай бұрын

Maybe someone has mentioned this already but no rebar? Concrete wants to crack and it needs something to bind it together.

@billslusher1935 3 жыл бұрын

The concrete chronicles!

@YorkRiverCannabis 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂 indeed it is

@bigticket9302 8 ай бұрын

Did I overlook the thickened portion for the lift? It all looked the same thickness after the vapor barrier was installed.

@chiefoutdoors 11 ай бұрын

thats from them pouring it at a 7

@LucaPlaysVideoGames Ай бұрын

You know how it is I have no idea 🤷‍♂️

@briangadsby6653 2 жыл бұрын

We manufacture and erect steel frame buildings in the UK , Having looked at quite a few videos of these builds in the states I would say our methods and standards are way ahead and the building would always be erected on separate foundations with the floor slab being installed in the completed building so no weather issues

@PennYankeeWoodworks 13 күн бұрын

Why you should never pay upfront, pay 30% upfront and remaining upon completion of the job.

@WoodnessGoodness Жыл бұрын

I was trying to figure out how much the slab work cost? Great video.

@YorkRiverCannabis Жыл бұрын

About half the building cost. This was pre inflation world so my cost will not be close to todays prices

@joseramos7476 2 жыл бұрын

They should really compete you. Still a great metal Building

@keithhendrick4918 3 ай бұрын

Looks like there will water leaks because the steel butts up to the concrete but does does not fit below and outside the concrete. Pad should have been the exact size of the building so the steel panels fit below the pad allowing the rain to run to the ground not in to the building. Yes my building has leaks like that.

@fifty9forty3 Жыл бұрын

Most of my experience with contractors of all trades: plumber, electrician, carpenter, mason, ceiling installation, land scaping has been bad. They line up more work than they can handle, can't make an estimate causing them to rob Peter to pay Paul, and when they fall behind on the job, they rush and half ass it. My property needs windows, and I'd like to install a metal one or two car garage but I'm talking myself out of it. These people are the worst to deal with, and they can only blame themselves for the lousy reputation the trade business has. Sorry to vent, but I watched the video, and I understand how these so called professionals can make you feel cheated and regret you called those jerks in the first place. They got paid and you did not get the finished product you paid for.

@keithwiebe1787 2 жыл бұрын

I'd be worried about the concrete cracking and separating where the "footer" meets the floor without any rebar.

@YorkRiverCannabis 2 жыл бұрын

It has the new fiber in it but I agree it’s definitely a long term concern

@mbtaggett 2 жыл бұрын

Good helpful video. From some limited experience I think fiber in the slab is going to be fine. Of course it'll take 10 years to find out :-) how many yards was that pour? Thanks again for a good video

@YorkRiverCannabis 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! I don’t remember the yards of concrete just 3 1/2 trucks. Yeah they say the fiber is fine…. We will see lol

@terrell07981 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this information. I'm starting the process of getting a building built and need as much info as possible. I'm in the construction field but don't know much about concrete

@YorkRiverCannabis Жыл бұрын

Glad this helps. Always do your homework. I honestly would ask to see there past work too. Something I left out of the video.

@randychappell2531 Жыл бұрын

Next time your concrete truck gets stuck get a couple of bags of lime put it around the tires and lay a strip of lime where you want to go.

@YorkRiverCannabis Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Hopefully never happens again lol

@carl6405 Жыл бұрын

I am also in Virginia, around northern neck and and in the "research" stage at the moment in deciding on a building but definitely want a cement slab. The metal building company is telling me that the slab doesnt need to be down first.. but seems to me it should be. Problem i am having is finding a company that can do the slab.

@YorkRiverCannabis Жыл бұрын

The slab should 100% be down first. I thing a wood pole barn would be the exception to that rule. Companies are hard to find. I am in the middle peninsula so not much help on contractors that side of the Rapp.

@NicksRestorations Жыл бұрын

I was told I need to have a monolithic slab. Is that true ?

@gregraven9266 2 жыл бұрын

did the concrete workers add the bolts to concrete to bolt the metal building down? or does the concrete get drilled into when the building is being put up?

@YorkRiverCannabis 2 жыл бұрын

They drill into the concrete

@peterallen4605 Жыл бұрын

No rebar for the slab?

@danriceman7533 2 жыл бұрын

Did you use crush and run or just stone underneath the slab? Also did they use a compactor on it?

@YorkRiverCannabis 2 жыл бұрын

They used crush and run and compacted it.

@danriceman7533 2 жыл бұрын

@@YorkRiverCannabis thanks. I'm supposed to have my foundation guy showing up next week. Hope I don't run into the same concrete problems. I've been told it's been in short supply around here in GA

@richardcarine8929 Жыл бұрын

The boot prints should have been taken care of with cement when they did the finishing, now you can use a portland and sand mix with a bonding agent or "thin set" to go over them and you will not see them expect the color difference or when you paint the floor. Looks like a lack of experience with the finishers. Good luck with you endeavor.

@YorkRiverCannabis Жыл бұрын

Yes very poor job on there end. unfortunately the job had to keep moving, definitely one of my biggest regrets is not putting up a bigger issue with the whole thing.

@rastagrastag7784 2 жыл бұрын

Had same issues with a concrete contractor from Virginia 🤦‍♂️

@YorkRiverCannabis 2 жыл бұрын

Yup it sucks

@rickycantu519 Жыл бұрын

what concrete contractor did i you use?

@johnlangley860 2 жыл бұрын

Where is the rebar also the concrete was so what if somebody fell over and they would drown I’m glad that’s not my slab

@YorkRiverCannabis 2 жыл бұрын

It was a SH*T show

@jasonkumfer463 2 жыл бұрын

No rebar in the slab?

@YorkRiverCannabis 2 жыл бұрын

No they used fiber concrete. I worried about that myself

@rickycantu519 Жыл бұрын

what metal building company did you use?also like to know what concrete contractor if you can?im in lousia,virginia.thanks

@YorkRiverCannabis Жыл бұрын

Carolina carports. I won't disclose the concrete company publicly.

@fifty9forty3 Жыл бұрын

He'd be a good one to stay away from, unless you know foundation and cement work and are able to hover over the job.

@brianization3874 6 ай бұрын

I'm curious, is that because you settled with them in some way and they made you agree to not disclose their name?@@YorkRiverCannabis

@sailingchloe2330 2 ай бұрын

Didn't see any Rebar?!?!

@edwardcrone2465 2 күн бұрын

Crusher run.

@1wide9111 9 ай бұрын

Next time, get a gallon of diesel, some rags, and right before you pour wipe all the forms down.

@jackies35 2 ай бұрын

I am so sorry this happened. Maybe i would hire a separate GC to oversee everything and have video cameras around. What's up with your mustache? I know this is a stressful process but take care of yourself. Get some rest.