Concrete thickness explained! - The Barndominium show E136

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5 жыл бұрын

Erik explains in detail the difference between 4" and 6" concrete slabs and how 4" can be drastically stronger than 6" if built properly.
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@tollav 5 жыл бұрын

My wife and I have this argument all the time......

@TexasBarndominiums 5 жыл бұрын

😂

@MrPink2024 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@evertola3598 3 жыл бұрын

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@jcc9297 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@davegordon6943 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@johnbalgavy3339 2 жыл бұрын

"Have your slab engineered" -- the most valuable part of this video. Following local building codes will generally keep you out of trouble. Knowing the subgrade soil characteristics is crucial -- they may lead you to build over code. If you're using reinforcing in a slab, always support on some kind of chair or concrete brick (with compressive strength greater than your concrete.)

@wht240sxka 2 жыл бұрын

Was going to comment the exact thing. If it’s engineered, it takes the guesswork out and in my town they over engineer everything. In one instance, we had some sign base caissons engineered and they were at multiple locations. So they took the worst possible case base material and everything had to conform to those standards. Lazy but works. For a 4’ tall by 6’ wide sign, the caisson was 4’wide x 8’ deep, however we got away with making one or two 6’ wide by 4-5’ deep cause we hit limestone or bedrock and could only make it wider. Still way overbuilt imo.

@Zxt45 5 жыл бұрын

Extremely well rounded analysis. Anything complex has to many variables to explain in a quick youtube video but you hit the nail on the head.

@ppgwhereeverett4412 6 ай бұрын

This guy hasn't got a clue !! Nothing he says holds water because he keeps changing the FACTS !

@vic5828 23 күн бұрын

@@ppgwhereeverett4412 You got that right. He isn't doing a apples to apples comparison. The six inch board has zero support under it where as the four inch board did. Of course in the example the four inch will be stronger! Apply the same to the six inch with a six inch support and it will make a world of difference...and be stronger.

@1993razorback 2 жыл бұрын

Eric you always do a great job providing education and instruction of your craft - keep up the outstanding work!

@chofbrighton7014 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation. Informative and helpful. Thank you for taking the time to create and provide this information.

@thehappytexan 5 жыл бұрын

Good info! Matt over on the build show has some really good videos showing the process from A to Z on how/why support beams or even columns are a must.

@fordguyfordguy 3 жыл бұрын

Sort of disappointed in that show over the last couple years, seems he's jumping on new tech before it's proven. So I don't really trust what Matt puts out.

@replyhere590 2 жыл бұрын

@@fordguyfordguy He also shills like crazy for one vendor after another.

@davidmizak4642 2 жыл бұрын

It's fascinating material you offer to your audience. Thank you very much for contributing. A heartfelt thanks!

@jesusfreakster101 2 жыл бұрын

I’m planning for residential hobby shop and low and behold it’s Erik Cortina!!!!! Love your [now] channels .

@tylertyler6418 Жыл бұрын

I just did a chicken coop/small barn 12x12. Did a 6 inch slab with fiber reinforcement. 3500 psi concrete. I couldn’t afford rebar, but my neighbor had cattle panels he was looking to get rid of. Not sure of gauge size but they’re roughly pencil thickness. I cut them to size and threw them in the hole, they sit a couple inches up from the bottom of the slab. It’s bulletproof for what it is

@17kcotsdoow86 9 ай бұрын

You got fat chickens?😂

@tylertyler6418 9 ай бұрын

No such thing as overbuilt I always say!

@HaciendaFowler 9 ай бұрын

I wish you would come back to this channel for construction videos again. Your one of the reasons I do what I do.

@Chickmamapalletfarm 7 ай бұрын

Great information. We are considering building a slab for a swim spa/ hot tub on ground that has had an above ground pool weight on it for many years. This information is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks 🙏

@ShopperPlug 3 жыл бұрын

It's important about soil type, following code due to location, how big the slab is and how much load its going to withstand. Some cities requires you to dig down at least 4 feet down regardless due to following frost line code.

@muther_trucker9446 2 жыл бұрын

How much does a soil sample cost usually? After analyzing don’t they usually write a report and recommend the type of pad and slab too?

@franciscozahradnik8040 2 жыл бұрын

As an architect I studied 5 years and another 2 to get the degree. Now there are tables that consider the resistance of the concrete, steel reinforcement you use and gives the load it can support. Also the sub base of gravel and sand over compacted soil. In any case slabs are not considered as supporting the framework of the building, you need foundations. For an house, 3" is enough with an reinforcement mesh and a good leveled compacted sub base. It is not a floating slab on a high rise bi¡building.

@kubota33 Жыл бұрын

Great video So many variables. Same goes with compaction of underneath soil and preparation.

@morgandrummond3128 9 ай бұрын

Good explanation, i would have really liked to see an actual concrete demonstration to show strength differences between fiber mesh and rebar/wire

@infestedkudzu 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video. Info well presented.

@ericdegarmo1358 3 жыл бұрын

Good info Eric! As always, well presented info

@god1stfam2nd18 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for great information! Love the videos!

@ArifAli-hg1eq 2 жыл бұрын

Smart and clear info delivered really good, thanks.

@rosscoep1450 3 жыл бұрын

It helps a lot and creates more questions 😁 I cannot seem to find a specification for spacing of the beams under the slab. Example: 30x40 garage, how many beams should there be and in what arrangement?

@wdavidortiz 2 жыл бұрын

that was really cool. Just learned a good bit, and I'm sure there is more to learn. Thanks

@ronnielong9676 3 жыл бұрын

This is why I watch your videos . I always get the information I need. Wish you guys were in Arkansas.

@banjobenson9348 5 жыл бұрын

very good info, worth a some texas barbecue for sure

@ganzeytyler 2 жыл бұрын

I thought my dad was crazy going with high psi, fiber, wire mesh, AND rebar for his driveway. We spent a month prepping, easily 100+ hours walking a compactor. But 15 years later not a single crack, And it does rise a good inch or 2 during a cold winter. dont remember exact size but it was ~35yds of concrete @ 4"

@sharpshooternick Жыл бұрын

100 hours running a compactor yea okay liar

@ganzeytyler Жыл бұрын

@@sharpshooternick we spent over a month prepping, worst summer i can remember, we rented the compactor for 2 weeks and ran it every day. neighbor was pissed

@sharpshooternick Жыл бұрын

@@ganzeytyler liar

@ganzeytyler Жыл бұрын

@@sharpshooternick like i care what some dumbass like you thinks 😂

@gleaful1202 11 ай бұрын

@@sharpshooternickYou seem like a nice fellow, Nick.

@richardford5755 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Getting ready to build A retirement Barndo on 12 acres in Southeast Texas. We want it done right.

@Latinoboriqualp 5 жыл бұрын

Very well explained, thanks for the info.

@TexasBarndominiums 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@bigonprivacy2708 Жыл бұрын

Great video Eric! Thanks

@gilbertrobles1374 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent demonstration. 👍👍👍👍👍

@7425kevin 5 жыл бұрын

I love it when you get under cut in job then when it all goes wrong the home owner contacts you asking if you can fit! lol

@jebcommon2332 2 жыл бұрын

Good general summary on dynamics of a slab.

@ericshimer6669 5 жыл бұрын

You are correct. Sub base underneath needs compacted down. Remember on slabs fiberglass mesh in the mix also helps strengthen it.

@audi_kid 5 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video! 👌🏼💯

@justintrussell7739 3 жыл бұрын

What a good informative video!

@CFazz 4 жыл бұрын

So when talking pressure it comes back to the MPa in the mix. Higher the MPa the stronger the concrete. Here in Australia where I work we use from 15 MPa up to about 60 Mpa.

@eldergeektromeo9868 2 жыл бұрын

Erik: I dont think there is anyone else in North America who knows more about cement or foundations than you and your company. Been watching you for several years now....and always the information you share!

@lisacrowe1773 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that diminstration. It was very helpful.

@dekebell3307 Жыл бұрын

Great explanation sir!

@cmm170526 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you very much for your help

@TexasBarndominiums 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome.

@joann5157 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! I learn so much on your channel!!

@TexasBarndominiums 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@lilbullet158 2 жыл бұрын

I remember my late fathers company (god rest his soul), laying some HUGE reinforced Heavy load bearing Monolithic floors at a Rolls Royce engineering factory 12 inch deep. 8 inch of concrete with a 4 inch Granite topping laid on top before the concrete fully sets They were more like a 'Work of Art' than just a floor.

@vaystation9059 Жыл бұрын

I sold a bunch of material on a Rolls Royce plant in VA years ago (maybe the same one your reffering too). That was a crazy project! Some factory slabs were 18" thick, super flat floors with no expansion joints and round isolation joints at columns rather than typical diamonds. They also had heavy duty, felt isolation fabric surrounding all precision equipment pads. Pretty cool stuff

@lilbullet158 Жыл бұрын

@@vaystation9059 yes, some of those floors were 18" thick and they were all super flat and spot on level too. Laid in large bays separated by rubberised boarders. Each bay was joined to the other with steel male and female reinforcement sleeves to allow for letteral movement caused by vibrations but also to stop any up and down movement. I don't know what they built there because Rolls Royce build a lot more than just car engines. Ships, Tanks, Plane and Rocket engines et cetera. But I highly doubt that particular factory was built to make car engines. Reinforced Concrete is strong but 4 inch Granite toppings is a Whole different level of 'Strong'. I don't think you'd need floors like that to build car engines. But I don't know, it was a long time ago.

@patrickday4206 Жыл бұрын

Yeah that's crazy engineering even the best would have many challenges with that project!!!

@waleedzubair5413 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video

@jefferykeeper9034 3 жыл бұрын

Years ago I worked for a contractor that didn't care about the specs he built things his way so make sure that the contractor follows the specifications listed and make sure the inspector knows what he's doing also.

@thomastessier4529 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on your mix design and restyle placement and size.

@justinlongoria9306 5 жыл бұрын

Nice, can you go into soil samples a little bit more and what sand, clay, silt require for slab thickness/beam recommendations?

@R7Romeo 5 жыл бұрын

Soil particles in soil determine soil load-bearing capacity. Soil groups are classified by soil particles size as clay, silt, sand, and gravel. They're particle size ranges from 0.0002"-3", thank you that is all. Bye.

@tonyreyes1798 5 жыл бұрын

@@R7Romeo Too funny and a typical soils engineering response. I mean no disrespect ma man. The bearing capacity of the soil can be compromised by moisture which negatively affects the soil bearing or lateral capacities of the soil (I am not a soils engineer and only sound like one). To eliminate all confusion as to which residential slab system is recommended, one should always refer to the soils engineering report and then throw that away and use a post tension system. It will help you in court when the lawsuits start to fly.

@stevelopez372 5 жыл бұрын

Tony Reyes Yea, and I know production builders who do exactly that. Litigation can be a scary thing,lol.

@billthayer5239 5 жыл бұрын

@@tonyreyes1798 You hit the nail on the head. Especially with expansive soils creating voids or uplift depending on moisture. Drainage solutions aside...is postension cheaper or more effective than helical piles or even micropile? I'm thinking correctly: Slabs crack because of unsupported loads. If the beams are spaced correctly and the pile is installed to max bearing capacity, then the load is transferred to the soil as long as you got the proper torque at install.

@tonyreyes1798 5 жыл бұрын

@@billthayer5239 For residential slabs the only time I see helical piles are for structural failure corrections or for Type 1 construction / high rises in production. For residential slabs (Type V construction) post tension systems are within ~$2k of a conventional slab (monolithic pour or two pour, #3 or 4 rebar with welded wire mesh (6x6 or 10x10). Slabs will crack due to a variety of factors. Shrinkage, deflections due to soil's expansive index, earthquake fault lines, poor soils or foundation engineering (cut / fill pads etc), slope movement .... you name it and just when I think I have seen it all ...... I highly recommend a post tension system regardless of the soils expansive index.

@JoyFay 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the breakdown

@keithparady2594 5 жыл бұрын

Good demonstration

@a1droneservices977 2 жыл бұрын

Great content thank you

@vanceostby5126 2 жыл бұрын

Explained very well thank you.

@julioa.1375 5 жыл бұрын

I Have a pole barn about 25 by 40 ft on 1 foot of clay on SE corner and 3 ft tall on the NW with around 5 inches of rocks on top would you recommend removing the rock or pouring a 4 in slab on top with appropriate reinforcement?

@johntucker2826 2 жыл бұрын

The basic structural analysis is that a horizontal support element incurs bending forces, which are really compound of compression at the top of the element and tension at the bottom. And material-wise, concrete is exceptionally strong in compression but its worthless in tension it pulls apart like dirt.... in contrast, steel cable is exceptionally strong in tension but worthless in compression, sorta like string. So how it works is, if you embed some grade of steel near the bottom of the slap, some grade of steel with good tensile strength, then you make the entire slap vastly stronger than if you just poured concrete all by itself.

@h.b2029 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Very helpful. Thanks. God bless.

@imout671 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video explaining the support beam construction? Verses a plain flat rebared footer 4" slab?

@ericblomquist1975 3 ай бұрын

This was great! Thank you!

@jasoncy31 2 жыл бұрын

Great video but a little unclear. When you reinforce the slab with beams, are those beams directly under the load (of, say, the interior walls), or are they just in a grid pattern. Would a “waffle” foundation, with intersecting beams every 12’ in both directions, be sufficient to support interior walls that may *not* be directly over the beams?

@garybiggs9010 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to go with a 10" slab for my garden shed with fiber and mesh sandwiched by two grids of #6 rebar just to be safe!

@jonathanmcrae3728 3 жыл бұрын

Is this for a timber or brick/block build

@garybiggs9010 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanmcrae3728 Rail track studs and 3/4" steel plate sheathing..

@aliveandwell2078 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to vibrate!

@chestercalloway3812 2 жыл бұрын

Put it on piles too to be safe

@curtisholland6564 2 жыл бұрын

@@aliveandwell2078 that what she said

@pipelinerskilllabro1659 5 жыл бұрын

So i need to pour a 12 inch slab under my 4 inch slab ?

@MD-cd7em 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT AGAIN!.. THANKYOU

@gregl2249 Жыл бұрын

Can you go into more detail about where to get soil tested and engineered--great information THX

@Brough1111 3 жыл бұрын

Good info thanks

@jurylinfaschar3652 5 жыл бұрын

Good point.....thickness doest matter it is how you do it right.

@fsoileau 2 жыл бұрын

This is not a slab-on-grade demonstration it is a beam demonstration. Slabs on grade do not span accross two points and do not experience significant deflection. You will never see someone "Karate chop " a block sitting on the ground. The rebar is added to increase tensile strength, to distribute the load across a bigger surface area by tying or pulling the concrete together.

@chuckkey1890 2 жыл бұрын

The amount of Portland in the mix. A higher percentage that's represented and contained in the overall mixture of sand, stone, calcium, & fiber, and the sum of those also reflects a variation that increases the strength, and the bond those components have as they cure.

@jeffdeluca1153 2 жыл бұрын

Good info. On a 28x40 garage floor poured inside the foundation walls. 4" thk... do I need beams poured and if so how many and spacing? Thx for your help

@castarmax1970 5 жыл бұрын

ALL things equal 6" is ALWAYS stronger.

@TexasBarndominiums 4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@fhuber7507 4 жыл бұрын

And more expensive (if not running into truck minimum delivery)

@vladtyb9487 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, I been tryin to find out about "how to build a post and beam shed foundation" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Damkietor Nonpareil Dominion - (search on google ) ? It is an awesome exclusive product for building better sheds and woodworking without the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my buddy got amazing results with it.

@wilsonbaeza4384 3 жыл бұрын

what happened to 5 inch slab

@albertvonschultz9137 8 ай бұрын

You're absolutely correct about it is how you build it. My plan has been using 2 foot of crush recycled concrete With number 6 Rebar on 12 inch centers And concrete That has steel fiber with water reducer 12 inches thick Slab.

@hoangdinh1313 Ай бұрын

Do you think after all concrete area graded to 6"(2" will be for row bar, 4" for the new concrete), it be strong enough for my back yard, and last longer with the weather in southern california?

@williammccaslin8527 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent points, hopefully you enlightened some viewers, I'm old school an like rebar double layered on rebar chairs but that mite be real old school.

@m.5051 5 жыл бұрын

Two rebar mats in a 4 inch slab? I guess this is why we have engineers.

@williammccaslin8527 5 жыл бұрын

@@m.5051 With monolithic footers I mite add, an that was in 6" slabs, like I said real old school

@frankdicasmirro7614 2 жыл бұрын

The question i have is..when u say support boards under your test piece..did u place a 2x4 on edge across.. And how would you do this sipport in when you pour your concrete

@melinda5777 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tutorial!

@leroymoore76 5 жыл бұрын

thank you enjoyed good info

@albertoquiroz6259 3 ай бұрын

I’m trying to make a 20x30 concrete slab with 4in concrete. It’s on flat ground grass. I wanted to use #4 rebar is that good? I’m putting a metal garage on top

@Kenny-bj2zq Жыл бұрын

Nice to learn all the difference materials used for foundation or drive ways - You got inches to consider and then you got PSI which the larger number is better, then you have material used for mesh, fiber mesh, and rebar - A lot of new materials are now being used for Mesh and Rebar which will not rust like old material and is much lighter and easier to work with - But as everything you get what you pay for...$$$

@MichaelDillin 2 жыл бұрын

I like the 10 inch slab I just watched before this one. Many good points. Like the idea if a builder over engineering with his gut and experience better than a desk engineering plan. What should we do then double it. That's good engineering and not run by penny pinchi ng accounts or cheap customers. I wNt to buy a lot in a small town in Texas just to have you build a Barndo for me. Ur great!!

@williampope4712 2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@clayhughes3263 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really confused as to how this is supposed to help tighten up my shot groups. But I'll give it a try I suppose.

@troysgt 2 жыл бұрын

If you as radiant heat tubing into a slab, should your as thickness to accommodate for weakness introduced by the tubing area occupied?

@gregoryclemo6754 2 жыл бұрын

I have a challenge I've been doing concrete for 27yrs.you should not been slabs unless it's 6 sack .winter ,summer, autumn, spring. There is many verifications you can add ,wind is your worst enemy. I love you guys I've watch you on you barndominings for the last 5yrs maybe I'm impressed love you guys

@murica1898 3 ай бұрын

Water is your worse enemy

@gregoryclemo6754 3 ай бұрын

It's stronger if you put it to sleep for 28 days than finish it

@PeterSchneemann Жыл бұрын

Would I be able to put a 4 post car lift in my garage?

@evo6swap 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a other video how you built it the right way from start to finish

@johnhedrich3479 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😎

@paganpoetprophet6441 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going out a car lift in my metal garage storing two cars on the lift one on floor one on lift what do you suggest ?5inch with fiber

@cynthiaarmstrong7972 Жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen support beams used in New England - just frost walls & reinforced slab. Would you need them here? What are they made out of? Thanks!

@shrek22 3 жыл бұрын

Does he ever use a fiberglass type of rebar vs the traditional steel rebar?

@raymolina7399 2 жыл бұрын

Please do a video explaining g the strengths of them

@Lima-fj7ps 5 жыл бұрын

You need to let the grass grow long before pouring your 4in slab so the grass fibers will strengthen the slab and be sure to use extra water so it flows level..

@serratedmiff 3 жыл бұрын

And lots of good clay to pack it down....

@chsalvany 3 жыл бұрын

This guy was a contractor in haiti before the earthquake ....

@Mondolation 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the leveler powder, so it levels good

@Goldarr1900 2 жыл бұрын

How about putting rocks under the concrete slab?

@robertmarley8852 Жыл бұрын

Gravel or cinder both good choices

@HistoricHomePlans Жыл бұрын

Very informative! Thanks for the video. I'm subscribing. I'm a residential designer and make videos as well. I'm just working on one about concrete slabs on grade. I'll be sure to mention yours.

@bobbymiles4615 4 жыл бұрын

Which is most cost effective more support and less concrete or more concrete and less support?

@acraftman2823 2 жыл бұрын

Put two of those beams 6' apart and put a point load in the center that changes things also

@aztecwarrior9729 3 жыл бұрын

All my concrete guys are saying I don't need rebaring it in my area. Should I believe them or are they cutting corners?

@anthonywilliams9437 Жыл бұрын

Putting a lift in a shop I'm getting they telling. Me I need 6inch for the side the lift will be on and my other side will be 4inch will that work

@mariaemilianegron Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@user-sr5tc3vq3z 2 ай бұрын

Will 4" slab with 4"x4" wire mesh fencing work on a 8'x16' 1st timer here.

@cooperhowz2 2 жыл бұрын

That's all good advice.

@bruceleonard81 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your video's. You build a decent building. I like the steel frame and steel exterior. On most of your builds. Do you do any on Oklahoma?

@TexasBarndominiums 5 жыл бұрын

No. Just TX at the moment. Thanks.

@KJfreshh69 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to come work with you and learn! Wish you had a Tennessee barndominium company 😎 no one builds them out here really, there’s a few but not like yours

@comporangeterminatorcobra Жыл бұрын

What about 6 inch 4000 psi with steel pins? What is that? Is that good enough for a lift?

@tringuyen-dm4wp 2 жыл бұрын

What is stronger- 6 inch slab vs 4 inch slab. Using same re enforcement techniques?

@robertmendiola7200 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Bro!!!!!!!!!!!

@Stubones999 10 ай бұрын

Hey Erik, what happened to Texas Barndominiums? Long time no news!

@billygraham5589 5 ай бұрын

I need a 6 inch slab with rebar because I will be building a pad for a mobile home and instead of pouring individual piers for each Jack stand, I would prefer to just have a single surface so strong that the jack stands can be placed wherever and it’s always solidly supported.