The Victory callout at the beginning SLAYED ME😊

Don’t let the slab bake in the sun. Cover it with a tarp and wet it down. It will help it cure slower and prevent cracking.

40 yrs as a licensed home builder fan of StudPack channel here. "Hopefully, the worst is over!" is a comment I stopped using well over 39yrs ago because it's just never ever over. Prepare for more "worst" that no one can ever teach or that you really can prepare for. Just prepare to enjoy it and Have fun and rely on befriending and asking pro's for invaluable advice everywhere you can.😇

Jordan you are super lucky to have a father so involved in your life. What a guy. He is full of knowledge, but even more one can tell he loves you. I know my faters name but he has never given me a minute of his time. You are a lucky man sir. I really enjoy watching the videos.

CONCRETE!!! I'm so relieved to finally see that slab! It's not even my house and I feel a weight lifted.

I saw what you did there. Good work! 💪👍

I was up off the floor by the lawn chairs- who wrote the immortal lines " I hope this will be the most expensive part.....".Jordan, I about died. From now to the end, do not scrimp on what is hidden or difficult to access- either leave it out and plan for later or do a sub you can reuse at a later point. SP, your truck isn't even close- in 30 days from pour, that will park a Kenworth. Jordan, don't worry about me- I'm pretty durable to date, anyway. Gonna be a fine house, sir, a fine house.

My gf just got home and I yelled out- they're getting the slab and foundation poured! She goes- thank God it's about time. We're feeling some second-hand relief for you guys.

Man, that fact that you break down the costs is awesome! Takes the realism of what you're doing and steps it up a big notch!

In my 40 years of doing carpenter work, the one simple thing I will never work without, a speed square. When it comes to framing there is nothing better then a good speed square, skill saw guide, quick angles for rafters and so much more. Just thought I would give you all a little tip. Have fun and be safe.

Here's my essential framing toolkit: - Buckaroo tool belt with diamondback bags - Milwaukee wood handled hammer - M18 "worm-drive" style cordless circular saw - Swanson speed square - Irwin "strait-line" pencils (seriously, they are way better than most of the other ones). - A few chalk boxes - A few tapes - Spencer loggers tape for large layout (steel tape doesn't stretch like the plastic ones) - Diamondback DB Sax for holding lots of nails when sheathing Don't forget a pair of wall jacks if you're going to try to lift pre-sheathed walls.

A lawn blower changed my practices. Blast the area clean of dirt, water, shavings, it's amazing when you have to kneel or lay down on a clean surface. When you have a clean site you have a clear mind. When a subby walks through a clean site, they deliver top notch work and clean up on the way out. It's amazing how thew fine details matter more during roughins with a clean site. Good work guys, I'm enjoying heaps.

A friend of mine decided to build a new house by himself (with some help from friends). He was working 30 - 35 hours a week. A year into the build, his wife complained that it was taking a long time. He told her that when the first 2 things on the job site were a lounge chair and a cooler with beer, she should have known it wasn't going to be a quick job! Had to think about that when you 2 were sitting in chairs at the end. Good job. Thanks for teaching us and extra thanks for including your costs.

Finally! Man it would be amazing if a tool company like dewalt, ridgid, or milwaukee sponsored yall. They could give you a bunch of tools, especially cordless, so yall can finish up this house with them! I think it be a win win for both of yall.

Yaaaay, It's finally done. When it downpoured in the last video even my wife groaned for you. It was looking like the elements just really didn't want you to finish this first critical step but it's finally done so congratulations. A Treatise About Tools: Dewalt or Makita all day for the battery tools but pneumatic nailers are better, faster, and cheaper than any battery nailer you can purchase today, I haven't check all battery models but most require a gas cartridge which is an addition expense. You don't need a huge compressor either, just one big enough to run 2 guns to start, plus, and I can't stress this enough, you're going to want an air nozzle to clean yourself and the work area off at the end of the day. Also, when the garage is built, you're going to be glad you have a compressor. Hand Tools: Buy a Estwing claw hammer and framing hammer. Other than that, you're going to need at least a 30' tape, a speed square, a 4 foot level, and pencils, don't forget pencils, you're gonna need a gross ton of them. As for the rest of the hand tools, there are home tool kits for $50-$100 buck that will have everything you need. When you start to figure out what you are looking for in a hand tool, and the ones you can't live without, you can start replacing them with better quality tools. Depending on the tool, I like Stanley, Klein, Rigid and Bosch. One Use Tools (tools you're not going to use again after you've done the job you needed them for): trust Harbor Freight, yeah they're gonna break, but they're better than you think and they didn't cost a lot. Rentals: Rent the tools you don't really need and can't afford to purchase of course but there will always be that little stressed out voice in the back of your head saying, you only have 2 hours to get this back, and it changes your workflow, makes the work less enjoyable and can lead to mistakes. So buy when you can. You can get all the tools you need without breaking the bank and it will leave room for those specialty tools that you didn't think of first.

"How much garbage do we make" 🤣🤣 Classic

I will be back home in Texas soon after 20 years of service. Your channel has convinced me to go ahead and tackle a lot of the process of building a home myself.

I framed for 30 years. Cordless tools changed the game SO much. I am a Milwaukee fanboy these days cause their tool line seems to never stop expanding. If I had to recommend one tool for framing though, it would have to be the Stiletto hammer. 15oz and hits like a sledgehammer. The side nail puller is indispensable after you get used to it. Great vid guys. Keep up the hard work!

California Air Tool compressors are amazing!! More expensive than your traditional compressor but they are whisper quiet. Seriously, who wants to listen to the rattle of a pan cake compressor on the job site? Worth it!

As another comments, I'm and Engineer - Civil - and yes, tarp the slap and wet it so that it does not dry out fast. It will be stronger, last longer and also prevent cracking as the tinsel strength bind better. Rule of thumb when building slab floors and remember do not seal it until 30 days have passed.

*Stud Pack* Hay fellas growing up in the business I started installing rebar in 1977, and I'll have to say you all did a fine job. Keep us posted on your progress. GOD Bless.

Victory Outdoor services I like it . One of my favorite channels along with you guys.

The Makita Mac 5200 3 H.P. is advertised to be able to run 2 nailers at a time. Probably my first choice. Nail the garage up by hand, its less than a days work, then use the nailers for the rest of the project. Don't listen to all the wannabe framers telling you to use the cordless guns for framing. Cordless tools are great just not for framing. Get the NR83A5 Metabo nail guns and you will be making a 100% correct decision.

I agree -- Taylor Swift Tickets!!! I recommend letting the slab slow-cure. Cover the surface with wet burlap and a tarp to give it a good cure. You can help by spraying the surface with a boiled linseed oil that has a bit of whitening agent to let you see where it's sprayed. With the soil considerations in the Houston area, I'd suggest putting in the driveway next as the slab cures. Then proceed to the termite barriers, plate seals, hurricane straps and finally fast-tracked framing. You want all of the termite barrier that you can get. (My cousin bought a house in Southwest Houston there that turned out to have both subterranean termites and Asian termites. You could put your finger or a bar of soap through the studs after those termites were happy with their work, but running out of food.) In the 1960s I did framing the "old school way" with four different weights of hand-operated hammers (finish, 20 oz framing, 3 pound hand sledge and 15-20 pound sledge). In many ways not that much more "advanced" than timber framing techniques. The pneumatic hammers are better these days, but not for everything. I'm not ready to go for battery electric hammers for anything other than finish work (16 oz or less). Or consider corded electric screw guns for corners and the hurricane strapping that you will need on the gulf coast and tornado strengthening further north.

1) cut control joints in the concrete for cracking. 2) tarp it and keep it soaked for 2-3 weeks for it to harden. Wet curing it makes stronger concrete.

Milwaukee nailers! I use both M18 and M12, absolutely love there stuff. As far as tool belts, I like Diamondback and Boulder. Boulder are more cost friendly. As far as hand tools go its all about personal preference. As you know, there are a million brands so that's your pick. Must haves for framing/finishing: Hammer, speed square, cats paw, mini pry bars, chalk line, nail sets, utility knife, tape measure, carpenters pencils, screw drivers (Klein tools have some great multi bit types) and a small or medium sized adjustable wrench. I know I forgot something... Electrics are a different story, lol. Good luck and God bless.

I like the fact you have your son with you learning the trade

Hang in there! I just spent 15k on a new 30 year roof (1400 sqf house) in CA and that was by far the cheapest quote out 8 that I got! I should have done it 2 years ago when I was quoted $9k for a similar roof replacement with ridge vents. I figured that prices would stabilize after pandemic, but its only gotten worse.

After the last rain episode it was so good to see this ending on a happier note, the smiles say it all! So happy for you guys

You guys are great . Most enjoyable seeing a father son effort and learning experience. I hope the You Tube $$$$ pays rewards for years to come. I missed your earlier videos -- Please tell us again how many sq feet that slab is. Something to consider…especially in areas where rain is common in the afternoon. Pour a spread footer and the grade beams. Build a block stem wall, framing on top. After the area is covered, then pour the slab.

Nice to see the concrete poured! That was a long road to get to this point. If the concrete can handle it I think dirt removal from the backyard should be before framing the garage. Great job guys!

Looks great! Would've been epic if you guys were able to have a time lapse aerial view with the camera on the edge of your roof or gutter or something showing the whole pad. Either way, It came out great. I bet you guys are so relieved to finally have the slab done haha

Thank goodness people understood the garbage reference. Good work!

It is nice to see for a change the reinforcement be done properly, with distance spacer in between the ground and the mesh, all securely connected. I have seen other big companies from US here on youtube pour concrete over reinforcement lying on the ground without even connecting it and behaving like they are the kings of this job.

Here in Southern California there would have been way more anchor bolts and stab bolts holding strong walls, and hold downs for sheer panel. Looks like you guys have bolts every 4 feet or so. Also the garages here are set up on curbs for framing and the garage slab has slope to the garage door with a hard trowel finish. Love the job chairs.

Have you considered accepting volunteers on certain dates to help you build? Would be interesting videos to see community support kinda like that Extreme home makeover show where groups of volunteers would show up to help. You guys always help other people so it would be interesting to see people having the opportunity to give back to you guys

Paul, your comment about sitting back and watching the boys do the framing made me laugh and say to the screen, "There's no way Paul would last five minutes without jumping in to show them how it's done." We all know that you would love to sit back and watch it happen, like all of us viewers, but unless you were in a full body cast, you're throwing a hammer in some way. It's awesome to see the pad, God speed on the rest. God bless and stay strong.

I love that victory outdoor reference 😅😅. EEEEEZZ MONEY

Finally got it done So happy for you guys

I’m so excited to see the concrete finally being poured. Congrats! Can’t wait to see the building process. Love you guys

DeWalt has a cordless set. Comes with a drill, an impact driver, two batteries, charger. Best investment.

Finally, we got a slab. Nice job, guys.

So excited for you Jordan. It must feel so nice to have a solid start now. I can't wait to see what happens next! Thank you all so much for showing us the nitty gritty details.

Seeing that rain come down right before the pour was soul crushing, and you could see it on Jordan's face. Coming from a low like that to this has to be a phenomenal feeling. Congrats guys.

Sad to see the mud pool gone but get em ready, it's prime time now boys!

Former old-school framer (as well as many other trades under my belt) who lived with the drag of dragging hoses around, if I had the choice today, I would get a battery-powered nail gun. I do have a M-18 finish nailer and that thing has never let me down.

Really glad to see you guys make this kinda progress. It has been a rough road but you guys powered through.

Truly a joy to be a part of the evolution of this channel. The editing and production quality are superb, and watching all of you become more comfortable in front of the camera is great. So happy to celebrate this milestone with you guys!

FINALLY. I have been waiting for this video for what feels like months

I actually power troweled my like button before smashing it. Didn't wanna get scuffed up from the broom finish, ya know. Congratulations guys!! I've thought the concrete was going on the ground in the next video for like the last three weeks. I know it's been a long road and pricey road to get here, but your attention to detail, skillful contractors and of course, Mr. Ernie's design and engineering have produced a beautiful result. Looks like it should stand the test of time, too. Hope the rest is smooth and uncomplicated sailing.

When that concrete’s wet it’s slick as ICE!

Congrats on a long awaited job and well done! I don't remember our first patio pour which was probably 1955, but the finish was aggregate. Style at the time. What I do remember was making all the concrete myself in 1962 and shlepping it bucket-by-bucket underneath the house where my Dad was troweling it in for a makeshift floor in a crawlspace storage area. There was lots more, houses being what they are. Happy now to be retired. I shall raise a glass to you and your continued efforts!

Excited. The rest of the steps are what I'm most interested in, as I have no intention of ever doing my own foundation.

After watching a bunch of your videos, reason being, a quick recap on dry wall pro tips, proved time worthy. With all respect and no sarcasm, Sincerely wish your channel extreme success!! I'll elaborate for reasons why I've decided to subscribe and will support the channel. I seek details, like I got in the drywall video. Pops is a great teacher and his voice is not annoying. To understand anything fully, a teacher must explain even the most common sense details, it's how i learn, it fills in the blanks. Knowledge through experience is a long time slow process. I've watched and found great value with other channel. With that said, there's no favorites in my mind your either worth my time for personal reasons that are valuable to me which don't need explaining or simply, not. To sum up, your appreciated, and keep up the good work!! Much success gang. rolling with the punches, this is how it really is, appreciate the truth in the videos. Father son trying to live the dream, I'll support that.

Easy money! Smells like Victory!

Congrats guys! One thing I can no longer live without is the drill! I used to put in all of the screws by hand not anymore!!! hahaha (i am not a home builder etc I am just a brown dude that was born into a family that did not understand that a drill could tighten screws on wood and other materials lol)

Nice job !! Excited for your next video. Makes me giggle when I think of a dry pour for this job !! You can use a red brick to bevel the edges of the concrete when you remove the forms. Cheers !!

Like I was told after buying an old house and finding that the floors under the nasty carpet were garbage along with floor joists that were crunchy, "you are going hate your life until it all fixed but it will be the greatest day once it is done." I overdo everything so I had to cut and sister on both sides of the floor joists in a room that was 21 ft long. Glue, screw and then the same for all new subfloor (still need ceiling work downstairs for stepping through a couple of times). But now that floor is like the rock of Gibraltar. Keep pushin! On to the next...

I look forward to see your guy’s progression every week. The wife would be asking me a question and I’d be like hold that question. Stud pack just put out a new video.

Built my own house during the pandemic. Titanium hammer is a must to drive nails far and save your arms. I had good luck with a Paslode pneumatic framing nailer with a small pancake compressor. I also bought a palm nailer instead of a positive placement nailer all hangers. Palm nailer worked great and fit in tight places as well as being easier on the pocket book. Only other major tool I recommend is a sausage caulking gun. Alot of great products are cheaper to buy in bulk and use the sausage gun

Love the progress, Love the transparency from the Stud Pack crew. Congratulations on a huge milestone with that slab and looking forward to all the upcoming videos.

Opening with the Victory reference had me falling out of my chair!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Nice looking slab, can't wait to see some lumber going up!

That little nod to Victory is spot on haha😂

I’m really proud for you guys! You kicked some major booty to get here and along the way reminded us of what honest hard work looks like. Stay strong because you are on your way!

I would look into the high pressure stuff and shy away from cordless. Ive got the M18 framing and for pickup work its great but the thing weighs a ton compared to pneumatic and when using it all day, weight matters. I prefer the metabo pneumatic nailers, affordable and reliable.

Love the intro with the garbage scene and cement theme, a callout to another famous YT channel, Victory Outdoor Services! Keep it up!👍👍👍

Victory style baby!!! nice work stud pack.

I dunno. Your in Texas, your relaxed in your chairs there... and, I'm hearing the 'King of the Hill' theme playing.... weird.

Guys it's Houston! Gumbo soil and termites come with the territory. You guys did check the flood maps before you bought this place, right? I have so many questions. Most home builders in Houston use post tension slabs. Yours look very well engineered.

I bought a Makita 5200 3 HP compressor. I'm a flooring installer and don't need something this large, but my old 2 HP Emglo twin tank died on a job. I needed something like .........like, RIGHT NOW, so I went to the pawn shop and bought this Makita 5200. The 5200 was much larger than I needed but it's a fantastic compressor. It has two hose connections and I think goes up 150 lb. If you ever decided to do some minor spraying or use an air chisel or something that consumes a lot of air, you'd need a bigger compressor. I would highly recommend this one. I bought mine for $170 at the pawn shop, while locally they were closer to or just over $400. You wouldn't regret buying this one. He's got wheels and a fold-down handle. Nail guns are one thing but think of the future. Will you ever want to use this to run an impact gun, an air chisel, or something that consumes a lot of air? You're not going to paint a car with this, but...... ......look into this one. It's very highly rated everywhere you look. Tho it's 3 HP, on a weak electrical circuit, it starts much easier than my old 2 hp Emglo ever did. It's not overly loud either. Glad to see that slab done. 👍

In Australia we’d have a slab party. Get the family together and have some beers on the slab to celebrate.

What a milestone, guys. I've been fascinated at how much work goes into making a strong foundation. Here's hoping this house you're building lasts well after the AI overlords take over.

holy crap! great work but the CO$T! im makin ok in Electrical but i gotta raise my rates, A LOT, im thinkn $50 hr base.. $100 if you watch me... $200 if you try to HELP

Finally, and welcome relief that the slab is poured. Can't wait too see the building get erected.

CONCRETE’S HERE!!!!!! Shout out to StudPack Victory Outdoor Services South Location! Awesome stuff fellas. Been an odyssey.

Love the tribute to Victory Outdoor Services. Ryan is an awesome guy. Keep up the hard work guys you'll have that garage up in no time

So excited for you all.

Haha! Little bit of Victory Outdoor Services there! Ryan is a great boss and fun to watch too.

I loved the Victory shoutout 🤣

I love the shoutout to Victory Outdoor Services in the opening 😊

Nice shout-out to Victory Outdoor Services. Thanks for that, made my day.

HA I love that! "How much garbage do we make?!?!" That's a "Victory" right there. Love those vids also 👍

Gotta love the Victory Call out!

Love it. Now we're cookin' with gas and the magic begins. Congrats guys on getting here. Looking forward to framing.

Love the the nod to Victory Outdoor services at the start!

Makes one appreciate all that goes into building!!!! You guys are good!!

Imitating Ryan was hilarious, all you needed was a bugs to get the job done lol 😆🤣

You guys need to get some sponsors! One of the big companies needs to send 3 of everything!

Lmaooo shout out to Ryan for always taking out the garbage !

Great job guys and thank you for sharing all the information

It's about time. LETS GO!

Cant wait to see a video of it raining and the slab getting all wet. The rain gods will be angry from Stud Pack defeating their negative vibes.

Loved the Victory reference. EASY MONEY

Many years ago when I started out I was told to get a good pair of rubbery sneakers w/round cups in the soles and an eswing straight claw steel hammer! It can save your butt in a roof fall. Always keep it on the front belt hoop, you feel your slidin' ram that claw right in the roof and hold on! Sometime went by and once or twice I had to use it. Back then plywood went on the roof so it could be slippery. Nowadays that has been replaced by chemical treatment ply and different roof systems all together. Glad to see the start of worries begin. It will never go away and that is a good thing actually! Just when and if the crud gets a bit deep, go sit down and have a cool drink and a steak and try again later!

Wonder bar, good cats paw, good hammer with magnetic nail holder on top (waffle faced), stabila plate level, 4 foot stabila level, 40 foot tape measure, 10 foot tape measure, good framing nailer, palm nailer, good drill, good impact driver, rafter square, drywall square, compound miter saw, chalkline and reel, drywall rasp, etc.

Stanley makes a few prybars that are a universal must have. They are a catspaw with a "whale tail"... They make several sizes. What makes them special is the roundover of the tail end. They got it right...Ive had other brands....forget em...We use them constantly for pulling nails, scraping, prying. Fits nice in the pouch.... I also bought nail bags that have a clip you attach to your belt. You can take them off or put back on, with ease. Get ones you can get your hands into easily, with a material that is strong, but doesn't scratch up your fine work...

Love the Victory concrete reference! Watch them everyday!

My gf and I yelled outloud at the 'how much garbage do we make' skit... We are long-time viewers of studpack, perkins brothers and victory outdoor services. You guys are the best and we are glad as #### that you finally got the foundation poured! Can't wait to see the rest of the build...

Congratulations fellas. I can feel the relief through the screen. Can’t wait to see the rest of this journey. Keep up the awesome work

Congradulation and Hallelujah!