DIY - How to pour concrete Video overview 5 of 6

From http://www.DoItYourSelfBuilder.com , this is a video overview 5 of 6 from the DIY project titled "How the pros pour concrete". You'll learn the home improvement tips and techniques that the pros use to make your projects come out perfectly.

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[MonkeySpecs301]

What exactly is the cream that you say forms on top?

[DoItYourselfBuilder]

The cream is just the concrete with no rock, as you work the surface the concrete cream will come to the surface, this allows you to broom the surface.

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[Bralex188]

@MonkeySpecs301 The cream the forms at the surface is the cement and the water mixing together, with more cement than water of course, but one question i do have, why dont you guys have 45 degree angles on the boards on the step so you dont have to strip it until its cured, way easier guys

[DoItYourselfBuilder]

@Bralex188 You never leave the forms on a step unless it is below grade, you need to strip the face and finish it to match, this gives it a professional looking finish. Thank you for your comment. Brian with Doityourselfbuilder.

[DoItYourselfBuilder]

YES, all concrete will crack, the idea is to control it when it cracks, by adding joints in to the surface, you want to add joints were a crack is likely to appear, like corners and large areas.

[DoItYourselfBuilder]

Thanks for the comment! You need to first find out your square footage, L x W. For 31/2" pad, Take your square footage and divide it by 73 this will give you the yardage to cover the area. Remember to add .25 (¼ yard) for the pumper and 10% for waist then round up to the nearest ¼ yard. Hope that helps, Brian With Doityourselfbuilder.

[piano9899]

dude i'm so glad you are putting this on the net

[piano9899]

Your website is up and running now...

[rat7039]

You can cut the joints in the next day also. I think you get a straighter line that way.

[Steelvg10]

fantástico vídeo y perfectos acabados. Saludos desde España.

[bytmeh]

@DoItYourselfBuilder the cream is all the jizz coming outta your mouth

[AngelousSpike]

@parmar1 its for when the concrete cracks, the crack wont continue across the rest of the slab, it will stop at an edge.

[parmar1]

Is it necessary to put a cut in the concrete? I've seen these in many places but can't see the reason for it unless it's just for aesthetics.