DIY Concrete slab - How to form and pour on yourself

In this video, I show how to create a large concrete slab from start to finish.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Clearing the Area
01:30 - Surveying the Site
02:28 - Building the Frame
06:13 - Trench Filling Techniques
07:08 - Reinforcing with Rebar
09:18 - Concrete Recycling Methods
10:35 - Preparing for Concrete Pour
11:43 - Slab Pouring Process
17:33 - Screeding for Smooth Finish
19:22 - Top Finishing Techniques
21:41 - Removing the Frame
22:36 - Cleaning Up the Site
23:09 - Inspecting the Slab
23:36 - Sodding the Area
25:21 - Final Concrete Results


Tools used:
• Big hat https://amzn.to/3XyQBlJ
• Canopy Tent https://amzn.to/47Gbccx
• Face shield: https://amzn.to/3MTAg6v
• Circular saw https://homedepot.sjv.io/Nk5MN2
• Sledgehammer https://homedepot.sjv.io/21oDeO
• Hammer https://homedepot.sjv.io/1rXvbm =
• Shovel https://homedepot.sjv.io/Jz9MkE
• Hand tamper https://homedepot.sjv.io/R5AMRb
• Drill https://homedepot.sjv.io/EKLBP4
• Speed square
• Framing square
• Level
• Nail Stakes with Holes https://homedepot.sjv.io/jrN9z0
• Grinder https://amzn.to/3Tyeo4m
• Bosh chipping hammer https://amzn.to/3zf6jKW
• Large white tarp https://amzn.to/3MLSxT8

Concrete Tools
• Mudmixer @HD https://homedepot.sjv.io/m5LPXM
• Mudmixer @Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BhBJAU
• Metal Screed https://homedepot.sjv.io/xkeg21
• Concrete placer https://amzn.to/3ZzDjIB
• Float https://amzn.to/3ZtDULO
• Bull float https://amzn.to/3Zt3VdW
• Finishing trowel https://amzn.to/3TyvgIe
• Edger https://amzn.to/4djvaLC
• Rebar bender https://homedepot.sjv.io/k0yroL
• Wire Twister https://homedepot.sjv.io/PyeMb6

Materials used
• 71 - bags of 60lb of concrete https://homedepot.sjv.io/R57qXg
• Strings https://homedepot.sjv.io/ba6MVB
• Screws
• Lumber (2x12x8ft) https://homedepot.sjv.io/5grmJj
• 3/8 Rebar https://homedepot.sjv.io/da2MGQ
• Rebar ties https://amzn.to/3Twpl68
• Sod


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