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Concrete Footer Part 2 Video

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter describes installing a concrete footer in this multi-part series. The concrete for the foundation footer gets poured into the footer formers in this video.

Posted in Concrete Installation, Concrete Installation Videos, Foundation, Foundation Videos, New Construction Videos, Outdoor Videos, Videos | 3 Comments

Concrete Footer Part 1 Video

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter describes installing a concrete footer in this multi-part series. A footer spreads the weight of the foundation and the rest of the house over the soil.

Posted in Concrete Installation, Concrete Installation Videos, Foundation, Foundation Videos, New Construction Videos, Outdoor Videos, Videos | 7 Comments

Concrete Screed Video

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter shows a power screed in action. It's amazing and astounding.

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Bull Float Video

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter shows how a bull float is used on freshly poured concrete.

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Concrete Tools Video

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter describes some common hand tools used when pouring a concrete slab. He also shows a fancy gasoline-powered tool that will amaze and astound you!

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Calcium Chloride Concrete Video

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter talks about adding calcium chloride flakes to fresh concrete. Carter discusses what that does to the chemical reaction happening inside the concrete.

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Concrete Slab How To Part 4 Video

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter shows one way to pour a concrete slab. This Part 4 of a multi-part series on the topic.

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Concrete Slab How To Part 3 Video

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter shows one way to pour a concrete slab. This Part 3 of a multi-part series on the topic.

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Concrete Slab How To Part 2 Video

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter shows one way to pour a concrete slab. This Part 2 of a multi-part series on the topic.

Posted in Concrete Installation, Concrete Installation Videos, Foundation, Foundation Videos, New Construction Videos, Outdoor Videos, Videos | 2 Comments

Concrete Slab How To Part 1 Video

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Tim Carter

Tim Carter shows one way to pour a concrete slab. This Part 1 of a multi-part series on the topic.

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