Great job guys. Me and the wife tried it for a slanted slab outside the shed and it came out better than we thought.
@mr.k.i.s.s7496
Жыл бұрын
Very good point on the PH. I work in the Oilfield Cementing wells. We prefer the water to be closer to 7 and lower because downhole temperature and pressure already has an impact on drying or set up time of Cement. We don't use an aggregate such as gravel or sand so it can't set up fast. Chlorinated water from a city water system can accelerate the drying process, so making sure it's not really high on the alkaline side is probably a good thing for concrete pour as well.
@r40barnes
4 ай бұрын
Hi! Quick question. I have a concrete slab that has a large, uneven crack on the edge of it with grass growing up through it. Should I remove that piece of concrete altogether or try lifting it up so it’s level before refilling it?
@mikeymad
Жыл бұрын
dats a lot of screeding. I really like this process, I only heard of it for the first time last year. Now I am sold as it being one of the only ways to do this for house size projects. Great info on the prep process. - Many thanks - cheers.
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!
@Elon_Trump
Жыл бұрын
I like the sander tip. The pros use a vibrating probe to do the same thing on thick wet poured concrete. Fills any voids. I would seal the slab so it doesn’t stain and stays clean 😊Thanks for sharing.
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@flowersflowers5070
Жыл бұрын
Hey if you all are using the same board to screen back and forth how about screwing a long drawer pull on top of each end so that you have a better grip and not wear out your fingers... Just a thought. Love watching your videos.
@TJBurek
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your excellent videos and explanations! By the way, your video and sound quality are top notch! Like another fellow in the comments below, I, too, am considering a large pad, and like him, I'll be working by myself. You suggested that he divide the pad in half - two pours to make the screeding easier for one person. I think this would be a good idea for me too, but it does raise some questions: 1. How long should I let the first half sit/cure before pouring the second half? 2. I assume that I will be using the first pad as one of my screeding edges for the second half. Do I need to do anything to the first pad to keep the screeding board from scratching up or otherwise damaging the surface of the first pad? 3. Is it OK for the concrete of the second half of the pad to touch the concrete from the first pad, or do I need to leave some sort of gap/expansion joint between them? 4. If I do need to leave a gap, should there be some sort of expansion material between the two pads?
@akvod9570
Жыл бұрын
God bless y'all, folks. I gotta say, y'all really helped me out big time. I sure do appreciate it.
@darrenberry3456
Жыл бұрын
Once again you guys are so great with educational advice . Nice job Captain crocks and the princess at the dry pour games !!! Love it have a great week .
@parco1196
Жыл бұрын
I recently dry poured concrete as well. The concrete I purchased was the same brand but weighed 60 lbs a bag. But I realized that I can't operate like you guys because it contains too much stone. Whereas in the concrete you guys purchased, the stones don't seem to be as much. So when smoothing out the surface, it will work well.
@chrisasst
Жыл бұрын
You sir, are the luckiest guy on earth. Well done folks
@barrylitchfield8357
5 ай бұрын
Is there a reason y'all don't wet down the area before you start pouring the dry concrete into the forms? It seems that adding the moisture would add to the adhesion, and would help with evenly getting all of the concrete wet from above and below.
@DevinCooper-p1h
6 ай бұрын
If I wanted to redo the surface of my dry pour slab using this method, when I add the quikrete on top of the original slab, instead of screeding and running a sander across the form board to get rid of air pockets or voids, could I just dump the quikrete on top of the slab and tamp down with a hand tamper? Then smooth out the surface with the paint roller?
@susanpeterson9558
3 ай бұрын
I'm a DIYer, and my aggregate concrete driveway looks horrible. I had estimates over $16,000. to remove and replace with new. But that is not possible. I'm retired and on a fixed income. Could this method be used to update my old concrete to look new and cost a lot less?✌️😎
@CajunCountryLivin
3 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@charleshutchings9355
Жыл бұрын
Love it! Again...I can't wait 'til Wednesday. By that time Mikie will see this and throw his usual fit. LOL! I don't care what he thinks. I've seen plenty of other watchers already doing their pours. I'm still planning my walk to the shed, but rounding up some help is my drawback factor. I'm also working on a way to be on both ends of that screed board at the same time. Not much progress there yet either. 😂 Love your videos. It's sure lookin good around there. Thanks!
@leahrowe847
Жыл бұрын
Make you slab 1/2 as wide & you can manage yourself by pouring it in 2 sections
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion Charles! We are just an email away if you need any advice!😃
@charleshutchings9355
Жыл бұрын
@@CajunCountryLivin Thank you! There's a good possibility that I will do that. Honestly though, your videos are pretty thorough. We'll see. When it ever warms up around here.
@vickiwilliams-o7l
Жыл бұрын
I was wanting to do this in my basement over the cracks and broken concrete . In sections redoing the floor should I add some kind metal to support the conctete 10:07
@bdawg3636
Жыл бұрын
I have a huge patio that is nothing more than sand with outdoor carpet over it. What I want to know is can I just do a dry pour right over the sand or do I need to remove the sand?
@wifi18137
Жыл бұрын
Just brilliant idea👍🏼 Thank you for sharing. I have problems with uneven lawn. Any brilliant idea to level it without too much hassle? TIA.
@brotheradam
Жыл бұрын
I never pour a driveway or parking area or garage area less than 4 inches and usually use 6 inch forms, but patios and walkways I have done at 1.5 to 2 inch thick as they only need to hold a person or motorbike and person normally
@Dan-mr5cl
Жыл бұрын
I'm gonna try this I hope it works
@kimbelarenee401
Жыл бұрын
Hi can I do a skim method like this to refresh my driveway?
@robertmitchell-yh5fr
Жыл бұрын
Hello we were thinking of putting a floor in our lean to shed
@jameskelly9243
4 ай бұрын
I do this for fense posts but a lot easier to just call in a truck...
@Jamescityboygardening
10 ай бұрын
You guys tried to wet your dry pour then float to bring up cream making aggregate settle?
@Ellis1127
Жыл бұрын
“I said that twice and I meant it” 😂😂😂😂👏👏👏👏
@sisco302
Жыл бұрын
You two are very talented at making videos! And you have sold me on dry pour for small slabs. The music choices for the videos are very good too. Would love to see the music credits on your videos. As some of the songs are really good!
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Will definitely give that some thought!
@sisco302
Жыл бұрын
@@CajunCountryLivin You’re welcome!
@noahdeforge8235
Жыл бұрын
They make a bonding agent specifically for concrete overlay
@jesslong75
Жыл бұрын
what are your thoughts on water curing ? I finished my last shower Sunday at midnight, but following other DIYers wet curing minimum first 3 days to 7 days gives the concrete most of its potential strength.
@heatheresteubing-fisher9729
10 ай бұрын
So this would work over a flagstone patio???
@dysonivy
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I love your channel. I've learned so much, but I still have not tried my first dry pour yet, I will be soon though. I have a question; I recently had a wet pour done about three weeks now, I was too scared to try a dry pour this large on my own. Also I noticed that you guys have not shown any pour with control/expansion joints. My slab is 35' x 35' x 4" made with two control/expansion joints which makes it into four sections. I'm already seeing some pitting, and hairline cracks in two of the four sections. I want to try putting a layer of dry concrete over the areas where I'm seeing the issues. How do I get around the control/expansion joints, they're not deep enough to put a form in.... help! I can send some pictures if needed.
@jasoncccccc
Жыл бұрын
Loved your videos. Thank you. I just dry poured a slab on side of my house for trash cans. I live in NE so we do have extreme temperature changes. I used expansion gap material along the house. I also laid down about 3in of quickrete then on top of that I poured about 1in of mortar to help with the smooth texture on the top. What are your thoughts on that? It’s still curing as I just poured it yesterday. So far so good. Do I think it will hold up? Or crack and get ruined?
@shion728
Жыл бұрын
I have a question how do you calculate how much cement per area, I want to make one 11ft by 20ft and I don't know how much cement I need to buy
@tomtillman
Жыл бұрын
Mike Day is getting a little bit madder each time you do this. LOL
@debonairgaming3348
Жыл бұрын
Maybe a dumb question, but how much do you worry about your screed board being straight? I feel like on something bigger like this it could cause a problem if it is too concave/convex One other question too, do you think this would work for steps? Would you recommend doing it layer by layer, one step at a time?
@josephj6521
Жыл бұрын
Good question. This dry pour method is very interesting. 👍
@Mad-A
Жыл бұрын
If your screed board is bowed your work's going to be bowed
@joedogmckeel
Жыл бұрын
Well dang. Y'all beat me to the palm sander trick. I was planning on doing that next month (June) on my project. I will start my projects recording hopefully by the 7th of May. Just so you know, any dry pour or site prep video I post will be your fault. (Dangit, now I have to order another pallet)🤣🤣
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Can’t wait. 🤣😉
@VenturaIT
Жыл бұрын
Not everyone has this level ingenuity, takes a high level of intelligence and know how to do this. I think concrete was originally poured dry in ancient times... like Roman concrete was mixed hot with quicklime and other stuff in it. Could you try to do a foundation, a pier, and a full 6' and 8' or taller wall in a form... would be great for humanity (no joke) if you could do dry pour walls and foundations because more people could afford to build their own homes for less money around the world.
@melissakelly42
Жыл бұрын
You two make this seem so easy. I've tried it now both ways and mine turn out like crap. My rocks are showing. I can't shake the rocks down for some reason. Help!!!! What am I doing wrong. I love watching yall
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
I’m very sorry Melissa! Absolutely…. Shoot us an email with some pictures and we will definitely help you figure this out😊😊
@MrBdogg317
Жыл бұрын
Come on Wednesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
😁😁😁😁
@GerardvanMol
Жыл бұрын
Make a concrete slab much better bij using shrinkage reinforcement. e.g. chicken wire. and reinforce tne corner, especiel the one you took away the broken piece.
@JAYHARRIS85
Жыл бұрын
Ok! Y'all absolutely have my attention. Ive watched many many of your videos... Heres the thing. I live in an area where the temperature drops well below freezing 2 manybe 3 months of the year... What are your thoughts or feelings about dry pour in colder climates??? Also, looking for a suggestion (IF you think dry pour is good in colder environments) - the area i want to dry pour is directly up against the foundational wall of my house. A sidewalk. 3 feet wide 45feet, running against the foundation wall with a slight pitch/grade down away from the wall. So, skreeding will be nearly impossible because I Cant run the edge of the straight edge over the form... What do you suggest? Ive been thinking about it and i just cant figure out a good right way to go about it.
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
You can definitely dry pour as long as the temp is above freezing. Pour your walkway in 3’ x 10’ sections and screed in the 10’ direction. You will need expansion joints in a pour that long anyway. Good luck!
@JAYHARRIS85
Жыл бұрын
@@CajunCountryLivin I'm listening! Thank you! You two are GREAT! I need to start KZitem-ing!
@dewanes3180
Жыл бұрын
Can you order a dry pour from a concrete company?
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Most likely, no.
@MarkSavides
Жыл бұрын
In the west we build swimming pools using Shotcrete/ Gunite method. Cement mix is pumped dry through a pressurized 4 -6 inch hose under high pressure and shot out of the hose. There is a water sprayer on the top end of the nozzle. that sprays water on the dry mix in the air as it is shot against the rebar and wall of the pool. once complete the curing stage is to wait a day and water it 4 times a day for 7 days. This makes a concrete that is 10 times stronger than mixed concrete. The Gunite mix does have a higher concentration of cement in it. But what gives it the most strength is the fact that you are not diluting the cement with so much water and you are only giving it as much water as it absorbs during curing this results in a tighter stronger compaction of cement. this is very much similar to your method and explains the strength and lack of cracking you get with your method.
@raywatson6701
Жыл бұрын
If you want a good bond to old concrete wet it down good take straight Portland cement make a paint out of it in a bucket and paint it on over wet slab best bonding agent their is old school trick
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@hramsay8756
Жыл бұрын
I'm watching all your videos, currently on #33. I really appreciate you guys showing the product labels that you use, your great attention to detail and common-sense explanations. I'll be using these techniques to repair my walkway in the front yard.
@giseliapereira5914
Жыл бұрын
Lol I did that too, I binged watched until I caught up. I wasn’t disappointed.
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
We appreciate you watching!
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
😊
@chesslover8829
Жыл бұрын
@CajunCountryLivin I have a question. Can I dry pour a 1.7-inch concrete slab on top of a 6-mil plastic sheet in my crawlspace, or should I remove the plastic first so the moisture in the ground can interact with the concrete? Thanks.
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
I’d leave the plastic down. It will act as a moisture barrier between the ground and your slab.
@Clint-b9x
Жыл бұрын
If you don't put a barrier between the two concrete slabs the crack's in old slab will come through the new slab just thought you should know that I've been pouring concrete for 22 years
@aaronlee3955
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. I've seen some wet concrete overlay methods that recommend driving screws or rebar into the existing slab to give the overlay slab something to grab onto. What do you think about that? Is that helpful or completely unnecessary when using a dry pour overlay?
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Great question! Using anchors of any type like you are describing is always a good thing. The slab that we overlayed will only be subjected to light foot traffic and garden tools, chairs, and etc. And we have had really good results with the dry application adhering to the substrate without mechanical connections.
@aaronlee3955
Жыл бұрын
@@CajunCountryLivin thanks so much for responding. That’s great info. I’ve been watching all of your dry pour videos (and even noticing your comments on other channels’ videos when they do it incorrectly and then say it doesn’t work lol). Your method makes concrete work much more doable for the DIYer. I’m going to give it a try soon on a small patio extension
@johnd3439
Жыл бұрын
Love the way ya'll explain how you do these things and why. Most people leave out the reason why, which is the most important thing in any instruction. Keep doing what you are doing. GREAT VIDEOS!
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
We wouldn’t expect or want someone to do this on their own just because we did it. We want people to have all the information we can provide them and let them be the judge.🤍
@williamdecamp7343
Жыл бұрын
I have always dry poured my fence posts. It works great. Dig the hole, plumb up the post to desired height, usually place gravel in the bottom so the post is not wicking up water, pour in your concrete, water and cover with dirt. Works great.
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
We do that too!
@ravenrock541
Жыл бұрын
More importantly, I've had to bust up those blobs of concrete with a sledge hammer. Toughest concrete you'll ever find. During the curing process you only need enough water to activate the chemical reaction. Any water beyond that weakens the concrete during the curing process A sledge hammer can break up a 4" wet poured driveway but a dry poured fence post blob will laugh at you as the sledge hammer bounces off
@you2449
Жыл бұрын
This.
@serchme54
Жыл бұрын
You put gravel in the bottom of the post hole so the rain water and so forth passes through the post into the ground to prevent dry rot.
@sheilafox7500
Жыл бұрын
Great video 👍👍
@gettinghealthynow1
Жыл бұрын
You guys are so awesome. I love how well you explain things and demo everything. I have watched a ton of dry pour videos (more seem to be popping up every day since you guys started this amazing trend) and in one of them the guy rolls a piece of pipe (forward and back) over the surface for the skreeting process, which looks like it's less work than moving a board back and forth, and also may allow for skreeting if you have obstructions along side of where you are pouring that would make it difficult to impossible to do the back and forth motion of the board. (The same guy also did a video where he took a large glass bowl and filled it with concrete, then added water over time to show how the water gradually fully penetrated the concrete, which I found very instructional.) Maybe you could give that a try and see how it works. Would love to see your take on that method.
@longnamenocansayy
Жыл бұрын
rolling a pipe. this channel is getting wilder and wilder every day!!
@timbob987
8 ай бұрын
Nothing against dry pour, but the clear bowl test is not accurate. More water will always flow further down a non-porous side, including your wood forms although not as quickly. Think of it like this, the same amount of water can't continue flowing laterally, so it takes the quickest route vertically down. So the further in on that bowl, the powder will be dry while the sides show deeper wetness.
@mrstu45
Жыл бұрын
so pleased to see captain crocks had his rubber shoes on when applying that bleach solution😉
@flymypg
Жыл бұрын
You just can't repeat this often enough! I see so many videos of folks who say they're following your recipe, then totally not doing so. Sure, the comments they get are harsh, but it would be better if the recipe became "idiot proof", which you are doing more of every time. This video convinced me to add a layer to an existing broken patio slab rather than demolishing it as part of my mostly-DIY remodel. My plan is to chip open all the cracks, chip off the high parts, then do the new dry-pour layer with steel wire mesh added. I figure the parts of the broken slab have settled well enough to form a good base, perhaps a better base than demolishing it and starting over! Question: What if I have to stop before the screeding is done, but dew or rain is expected? Would it be enough to cover everything with a plastic sheet (going out well beyond the forms), then removing it when I'm ready to continue? Thanks!
@TobyMichaelPortableTechReview
Жыл бұрын
Y’all are my heroes and new best friends! What do you guys think about dry pour over gravel? My partner recently became wheelchair bound and i need a loading zone for the car!
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! You can absolutely pour over gravel! We wish we were there to help you!
@Erica-os2mp
Жыл бұрын
I was going to attempt this at work to fix a broken sidewalk. The bleach sets me at ease with adhesion! Thanks guys
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!!
@encantodesol
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, I am using this method to pave my BBQ area,. I'm having fun with it. greetings from down under.
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!
@danielmiller7693
Жыл бұрын
Looks amazing guys. Thank you so much for sharing. This is a game changer for me. Can’t wait to get started. Most importantly, I love how the two of you work together as a team! You rock!
@i_try_diy
Жыл бұрын
Y'all have started a full on revolution in the DIY concrete world!! Kudos
@joshuamagiera4389
Жыл бұрын
I had to pause at 6:30 about the PH. part. Does the bleach work better than the blue concrete bonding adhesive that could be brushed on and left to site for 24hrs and then you could add the new concrete?
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Sorry, can’t help you there. We have never used the product you are describing.
@joshuamagiera4389
Жыл бұрын
@Cajun Country Livin' no worries. It's something My step dad had me use on the patio I did last year when I added a second layer. It's supposed to help the 2 layers stick together. Was just curious if you tried it before. He was a cement Mason many years while I was a kid.
@ScorpioRay83
Жыл бұрын
I hired someone to pour concrete in my backyard for my hot tub, and it's not level. I wanted to level it myself, but I've been afraid to, and wondered if I could redo the concrete this way. I"M GOING TO DO IT! Thank you guys! I'm excited to see your next video!
@otpyrcralphpierre1742
Жыл бұрын
@Advice from pickle Me too!
@otpyrcralphpierre1742
Жыл бұрын
Please let us know how it turned out?
@compubyte2010
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget LEVELS fine.. But.. TOO level and water will pool if it's got nowhere to Go.. So make sure it leans in the downward direction of the yard.. 1/8" should be fine for a hot tub..
@frankmichaudexprealtyofcan6652
3 ай бұрын
can you refer me to the video of the couple who did their drive way?? Please ! [if they have one as this is really really interesting to me ! ]
@Jkforrealz
Жыл бұрын
Instead of a palm sander, you could use a massage gun and put on the hard point head. It'll be cordless and you can adjust how fast/ hard you're hitting the board. Thoughts?
@robertoj8950
Жыл бұрын
Thank you guys I am wet pouring a 200 square ft slab and it’s kicking my rear 😣 it’s so much work. But I have 3 more projects so I’ll follow your advice for the rest of my projects, God bless you.
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Oh man that’s a lot on one person!!
@karenduhe536
3 ай бұрын
After cleaning with Clorox, do you wait till it's fully dried, then dampen the concrete before you drypour? You talked about not overwatering the existing slab before you pour the quikrete, but did not show you watering yours and the amount? I have a 3X8 crappy walkway from the sidewalk to my steps slab that needs to be slanted to make it even. At the end walk-way it needs to blend with the sidewalk which will be very thin. I am going to do it next weekend 5/8/2024! Please HELP???? BTW I live in River Parishes!! Love, Love Love you videos! Good old Cajun Crafters Common Sense!!!!!
@CajunCountryLivin
3 ай бұрын
Yes, wait until it is dry. If the concrete is damp when you pour your dry mix in…. The moisture can wick through to the top making you slab hard to finish with the dry paint roller.
@watavuemountain481
Жыл бұрын
Awesome job as always!! Y'all keep raising the bar and finding new ways to keep this dry pour relevant. Thanx again for teaching us your specifics and congratulations on the explosion of followers, y'all deserve it. Be Safe!!
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!!
@BodieSelf
Жыл бұрын
Dadgum.... Ol Capt. Crocs is edgumucated!! Can I get college credit for some of these lessons? 🤣 Very informative. I am actually getting ready to build a small slab for my smoker, and Blackstone so these lessons are coming in very handy. I do have a question (that may be stupid or you may have answered before so oops if its dumb and oops again if you already told us. Im a slow learner 😂). Does it take the same amount of concrete mix to dry pour vs wet pour? Also, I noticed that Lydia was complaining before about the new tractor but she brought ol Capt. Crocs a nice meal while he was working on it 😝. Im a little PO'ed at KZitem. I am obviously subscribed and clicked the little bell but didnt get notified of the video being out. I just happened to refresh my screen and the video had been out for 3 hours. Sheesh... making me wait 3 freakin hours.... Hey, Yall have a great week and cant wait to see the rest of the project on Wednesday!!!
@richardhingle3634
Жыл бұрын
Just a note Bodie... Yes it's the same amount of concrete. Simply Google "Concrete Calculator " and plug in your dimensions of the pour. You can enter any number for the desired depth of concrete into the equation. Hope this helps you.
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
What…. Wait…. Bodie you gotta fix dat bell dude! She acts like she doesn’t like my tractor but I know she likes it😁🤣 Man when you get ready to pour that slab just shoot us an email if you have any questions! We’ll help you to make that baby slick as polished glass, laying on ice, in a pool of 😉cooking oil😂
@jdimeo1966
Жыл бұрын
Love the dry pour videos. Just so I understand your cheat sheet for watering times....Are you suggesting that you only need about 30 seconds of watering over the entire 10 x10 slab or 30 seconds for each section (for example 5 ft x 5 ft) within the 10 x 10 slab as you have to "wave" the hose end over a section before moving on to another area of the slab. Or would that be way too much water.
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
We meant about 30 seconds for the entire 10 by 10 area. All you need to do on the misting spray is darken the powder! Let us know how your project goes!
@SD-mg7np
Жыл бұрын
this straight up has to be one of the best kept secrets...but now the secret's out. and we all thank you. VIVA LA DRY POUR!!
@christopherwhite4073
Жыл бұрын
I have a shed with a concrete floor that's in very bad shape (it was pre-existing when I bought the property)-- by "in bad shape", I mean, there are holes where the concrete has worn away (either by large/heavy items being dropped on the floor, wear and tear, etc.). It appears that the floor may not have been poured properly (it appears to be less than a half-inch thick). Aside from the cleaning, could I use this method to repair the floor, or would you recommend something else?
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
You can definitely use this method to repair the floor, but it sounds like a complete overlay might be your best best for a nice looking finish. Let us know how it turns out! 😊
@suzettechung6789
Жыл бұрын
I hope Mike Day is paying attention maybe he can learn something about dry pour concrete
@jimmeyer803
Жыл бұрын
I cant wait for this stamping technique! I'll be able to get my super patio project going once I learn this. 🤠
@petelinster7093
5 ай бұрын
So this one has been about 11 mos and how is holding up?
@DoubleMFarmHomestead
Жыл бұрын
Well done!! Not only did ya'll do a great job with the slab, but you also did a great job explaining the process. I will admit, when I started watching this video, I had no idea we would take a trip to the rockies.😁🥰
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hope that you enjoyed the trip y’all! 😂
@edturner8390
Жыл бұрын
I am dry pouring a walkway to the grand kids play house. 4 feet wide and 20 feet long. It will only be foot traffic by the grand kids. I have it ready to pour but was wondering should I wet the ground prior dumping the dry concrete.
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
We don’t wet the ground do the moisture wicking up through the slab can cause wet spots that are hard to finish with the roller. You can wet the ground, but we have found there is no added value in doing it.
@nickleroux1603
Жыл бұрын
Hey guys, after seeing your dry pours I was thinking of doing a slab to do my home gym, do you know of anyone doing this? What I really want to know is how would it go with dropping heavy weights on it? Regards Nick
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
You can absolutely do it!
@dawnwoerz177
Жыл бұрын
How thick can you go with this method? I would like to build wide steps coming off my back porch & also a slope up to my storage building. Would it be better to do it in one pour or in layers?
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
We have poured 8” so far. I would pour in sections so the you wouldn’t have to over water the top layer
@Kyle-kr3jp
Жыл бұрын
Quick question, if you were to do this in your backyard to put furniture/grill/ect on top would you place some rebar in the middle of the dry concrete to help it structurally?
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
If there will be substantial weight and or if the soil isn’t high compaction soil. I would definitely add high tensile wire at least.
@mrbill8542
Жыл бұрын
A sawzall ,less the blade, against the form boards makes a great vibrating motion as well !!
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Awesome to know!!
@steven5379
Жыл бұрын
Great project. ❤ you guys. You really started a trend going. Everybody mentions your dry pour ideas! Take care, stay safe and happy! Steve and Pam in Wi.😊
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and thank you so much for watching!
@Raptorias
Жыл бұрын
hey yall got a factor sponsorship, that's great! I really enjoy my keto Factor meals for lunch at the office
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Yes! They really are great and super easy!
@christopherhall1216
11 ай бұрын
I've always heard that cracks on lower concrete will transfer up to concrete poured on top. Did this experience happen to you? is it preventable?
@CajunCountryLivin
11 ай бұрын
We have not had one issue with cracks transferring on any of our overlay projects. Our oldest overlay is about 3 years old. Seems to be a great alternative to a complete demo and repour.
@michaelvalone907
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, love your channel. I want to build a curb under my fence so that I have a hard surface for my artificial turf to come up to. Is it possible to do your dry pour method to build a curb
@phoenixrising4762
6 ай бұрын
I'm needing to do something similar!
@gabemiller7656
Жыл бұрын
I like your video what would you suggest on how to dry pour a 25x40 garage floor with a 3’ apron outside the doors?
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
I would suggest pouring it in sections…. Maybe 12.5’ x 10’ sections. This will also give you the control joints that you need to prevent cracking over time.
@maxinekelly8417
Жыл бұрын
Love what you are teaching all of us. Dry poor rules. ❤️🦋👍🇦🇺
@Ootgreet1
Жыл бұрын
Could it be that wet poured concrete may contain residual bubbles and cavities that weaken the entire slab? Since you have to work so fast with a wet pour, to me it's conceivable that bubbles can lurk inside the poured concrete and cracks could start at those points. Dry pour won't have bubbles (obviously) because the concrete mix is porous to air, at least until you start misting it and wetting it down. Dry pour seems a ton more forgiving about technique. Anyway, thanks for the awesome instructional content!!! You folks rock. I need to repair a cracked driveway apron and this technique is a game changer.
@leahrowe847
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely lov'n these videos... I'm looking forward to the updates as I'm learning so much b4 I do my own!!
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! We will keep y’all updated.
@kevinhamilton9053
2 ай бұрын
So informative. Great video you guys!! Love your channel.
@CajunCountryLivin
2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@hjboots
Жыл бұрын
You do justice to do it yourselfers. Watching and hearing your process will make my decision to concrete projects `s i have around my home. Great lookin couple with a bright future wish you all the best.
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@corme624
5 ай бұрын
Can you dry pour concrete stairs!?!? Please!!! I need to figure out how to do that
@CajunCountryLivin
5 ай бұрын
You definitely can! Simply make one form at a time!
@MrMelo10
Жыл бұрын
always watching your show, will it work in Canada weather though? thanks.all the best.
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Yes and thank you for watching!
@CallardAndBowser
Жыл бұрын
Please show us you sprinkling and showering it in the next video. Thanks !
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Video is live 😁
@KevHick
Жыл бұрын
I want to pour a 15x30. Can I use a magnesium or aluminum screed or would it be too smooth? I ask because I imagine the longer the wood the more bowed it is. Bigger pads would seem to be more difficult to screed smooth and level. I want a very long and straight screed.
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Either would be fine to use!
@jent1437
Жыл бұрын
Can I just ask why you didn’t put chicken wire in this time, or was it not needed because it was over the old slab? Just curious, thanks.
@damstr8345
Жыл бұрын
To the lady of the project... do the bags get lighter once you slit the side of them? Lol
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
🫣 NEVER.
@chintasrvvegankitchen7761
Жыл бұрын
I tried this, when I see-saw the 2X4 back and forth, it just drags the stones up, it doesn't burry them like yours does. And when I water misted, the surface in the morning had a light harder layer on top that cracked and chipped up in places as if it weren't attached to the rest of the dry mix. So what did I do wrong? Thank you.
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
For the question about screeding smooth; sounds like you needed more dry concrete to ouch with the screed. As for as the layering that you are describing; we have never experienced that using our watering procedure.
@chintasrvvegankitchen7761
Жыл бұрын
@@CajunCountryLivin Thank you for your response. I couldn't pour anymore dry quickcrete into the form, it was full...so many rocks. Yes, I think I messed up on the watering procedures... :)
@echt114
5 ай бұрын
Do you have to buy a specific kind of concrete mix for this or will anything do? I just searched home depot for "dry pour" and there's nothing specific to that.
@CajunCountryLivin
5 ай бұрын
Standard mix is what we use. Nothing special
@echt114
5 ай бұрын
@@CajunCountryLivin That's good to know. I really just want to patch holes and sunken places in a very old driveway, so I think this should work fine, especially since I don't care that much about it's finish/appearance.
@richardjolley6623
Жыл бұрын
On tonights Cajun Country Livin our guests are Bill Nye The Science Guy and Wonder Woman....😂😂😂 Nice idea about using the palm sander on the edges. I hope whatever caused the previous slab to crack ( ground settling and maybe lack of reinforcement) doesn't occur on this pour. It would be a shame for it to happen after all your hard work and money spent. Maybe not anywho....Have a goodun...
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Haha LOVE IT!!😂🤣 We will see if it does! Stay tuned for the update!
@richardjolley6623
Жыл бұрын
@@CajunCountryLivin you betcha , I will
@RhodesRand89
Жыл бұрын
Yall should do one to extend a patio. Pretty please.
@CajunCountryLivin
Жыл бұрын
Coming soon! We have a 1400sqft porch we are doing.
@245fitness2
4 ай бұрын
you guys should just go ahead and copyright DRY POUR CONCRETE simply because you guys are destroying contractors out there with their high prices. thank you and I'm ready to get dry pour going. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
@notme8121
Жыл бұрын
I still haven't tried it yet but as we speak my neighbor is out there Mixing concrete in a bucket with my powerful drill one bucket at a time pouring it the old-fashioned way. Of course I sent him your video but he's stubborn.
@alicemarks2258
3 ай бұрын
We have a patio made of cement blocks. I painted them but now we want to make a pad that will be even for our hot tub. Can we do this on top of latex paint?
@CajunCountryLivin
3 ай бұрын
It more than likely will NOT adhere to the latex paint. Sorry about that…
@alicemarks2258
3 ай бұрын
@@CajunCountryLivin Thanks . I’m from Cajun country too!!
@janekeller222
Жыл бұрын
I love this I am planning on doing this next month and wondered if I could go over the existing concrete. I’ve been looking for info on this I’m so happy you guys did this video!!
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