CONCRETE SIDEWALKS (part 3) Mike Haduck
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- In this video I float finish concrete on a half circle sidewalk, I form it with wood forms and stakes,, fill with gravel, and pour the concrete with a float finish, place a sealer over it and a couple days later remove the forms, all my videos are my ways and ideas, I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professionals to help. www.amazon.com...
Always a pleasure watching your videos Mr Haduck! I bought my first home and laid a slab for a generator,repair a couple foundation pop outs at corners and now I'm sitting up forms for a patio. All that i do when it comes to concrete is from all the videos you put on and it's help me do a half way descent job. I use to be nervous just thinking of how hard it must be to concrete but your explanation from experience have me confidence in myself and i now look forward to the next concrete project. Thank you so very much Mr.Haduck! GODBLESS You!
Thanks, I appreciate it, God bless also. Mike6
Nice work man I'm 23 been finishing since I was 20, I've learned from some of the best finishers and it shows in my work! Praise God for all his amazing blessings!!
Thanks Stanley, God bless, mike
Gotta love that common sense approach. Great teaching.
Thanks, Mike
Mike you have to be THE MOST practical guy on the "Tube"! Seriously a breath of fresh air watching your educational style! I believe you are from my families old stomping grounds in northern PA
Thanks Jeff, probably so, mike
I love the way you show the finished project at the beginning then show the process.
Thanks farmer, Mike
I cannot compare how much I have learned from all of your videos, so honestly Thank You Mike!
I'm from Finland, and we finns don't say thanks very often ;) so I really mean this.
I’m just getting ready to resurface my parents garage floor. Luckily they live close so I can touch it up as needed because Minnesota winters are tough. Thanks to you Mike I was able to to fix/ patch their front steps and now the garage floor. My mother was pretty emotional because she didn’t have the extra money to hire a mason. Your the best!
Hi Jonathan, I appreciate it. garage floors I usually patch & paint, (stucco or deck paint) I would ask the paint store, I don't use the driveway mix, I hope it helps, thanks mike
Thanks Mike, that does help. Hopefully the paint will block some of the salt that drips of the cars during the winter. Luckily we don’t get as much freeze thaw here it just stays frozen in Minnesota.
hi Mike, i.guess u could say I'm apart of the new age of Mason's coming up! I am 23 and have been apprenticing laying brick/block/stone for over a year now. I started masonry when I was 17/18 and have been in love with it since, oh btw I'm from Bucks County, PA. just wanted to let you know its refreshing too watch your videos, you give a great, simple and quality way to get a variety of small jobs done for as cheap as possible! hopefully I can go into business on my own once I master my skills! keep the videos coming.
Kyls
Hi Kyls, I appreciate the comment, I am sure you will develop a base of customers for sure, keep it up., thanks mike
Just love it when the notification comes through for a Mike Haduck Video! Thank you, keep up the interesting 'Old School' vids.
thanks Andy, I appreciate it. mike
LOL, Andy, myself the same!!… Mike is REAL, I only view youtube, I don't post, But I loved youtube so much when it came out in 2005-7 I had to adapt the PC to the Big screen TV to watch,,, after 15,000,000,000 video's later and Bla Bla Bla,,, Mike is the Clark Gable, The Elvis Presley, The Arnold Schwartzenegger, LOL,,, all wrapped up in one!!!!!
Me too. My wife not so much since I started watching them on the large living room tv.
every video I watch is spot on! every time you demonstrate a project, it's exactly how my mentor/employer, taught and explained it to me. your videos fortify that I was taught the right way..it's a great feeling seeing things done correctly.. Thank you as always Mike! !!
Hi shawn, I hope I do it right, well it works for me, I appreciate it. mike
Bravo. So much great stuff. Thankful. Swale and glacier.
Thanks Mike , Mike
@09:00 At the end of the sidewalk, you left a 3/8" gap so it doesn't touch the blacktop driveway.
In northern climate, would you recommend eventually stuffing backer rods in crevace and caulking sealer on top to prevent water getting in and under, eventually then freezing, at the risk of busting the slab ?
Keep up the great work !
Hi JL, the owner filled it in but I would say that's a good idea, thanks mike
Planning AHEAD so every thing is prepared for future modifications or changes! Great Job Mike.
Thanks John, Mike
Watching you remove those forms reminds me of years ago working for the old Italians in Mass. Boston , donta chipa the cementa! And man you better not have.
Thanks, Mike
I have watched all your videos... decided to try and build a outdoor fireplace. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain... thanks buddy!
Thanks James, I am sure it will work out, thanks mike
Mike I like you as you talk a lot of scenes and like you I do things in the old way but, I am open to new ideas. The way you finish your paths (side walk) is very different to how we do it in the old country but, the result suits the climate however, Mike please don't burn your old wooden pegs as I call them because I bet you have a good recycling system over your side of the pond every bit as good as ours. Keep up the good work you have a nice easy voice and you explain in lovely manner. DD
HI DD, thanks for the kind comment, it is good to hear from the old country pros, yep, I use everything till I can not use it anymore, than give what is left to some one who can use it, I appreciate it. mike
Thanks a lot. Just what I needed to know. You say and show what others don't. Great job.
Thanks Mike, mike
Mike your videos are very helpful. Love how you take the time to help others
thanks Spray, I have fun with them, thanks for the comment , mike
Great job Mike - I learned alot
Thanks PD, Mike
nice to see all the different ways to do things! we always use steal form and have plastic forms for curves! now for curves I buy that azek board it works real good!
Hi Gabe, thanks, I will keep my eyes out for that azek board, thanks mike
Glad to see you had a guy helping you out Mike (not that you need it young man). Like that you smooth out the edging too. Great Job !
excellent simple explanation about putting in a concrete sidewalk. Thanks.
thanks jonnken, I appreciate it. mike
Thanks Mike You provide inspiration and hope by keeping it real. God bless
Thanks Chester, God bless also, mike
I love love love watching your videos!!! Your a master mason who is so at ease in your work but still your very meticulous. You want things built right and looking perfect! Every now and then you throw in some humor but your good not to laugh at your own jokes, which is even more funny. Keep up the great work, and we'll keep watching in Texas!!
thanks tlims, I appreciate that, just passing it on, thanks mike
excellent job mike
Thanks Juan, Mike
I must say I enjoy your videos and find them very entertaining Mike!
thanks Parsh, I appreciate it. mike
That is a nice chevy deluxe truck...I love those old boxey chevys..
thanks Daveyboy, easy to maintain and fix for sure, thanks mike
Mike you make it look so easy, but I know you must be feeling it in your back, legs and arms. You sure have a strong constitution.
Hi Shawn, I grew up in the business, still get out with the old folks once and a while and play tennis, thanks, mike
I love the straight approach, Great instruction. God Bless
Thanks Kenneth, mike
mike, I could picture you being an interesting father, or grandpap. I'd bet you would take the time to share your knowledge.....which is a gift imo
Hi Jerry, I know I am getting to feel that old, lol, I appreciate it. mike
This is a great channel. I'm learning a lot. Thanks so much.
thanks Daniel, I appreciate it. mike
I wish there was more honest Mike's in the world
Hi CHris, I seen him driving by with honest mikes masonry service, lol, thanks mike
Great job once again Mike!
Thanks Raymond, mike
Thanks Raymond, mike
How you got the radius for the sidewalk was awesome. Also the knot on the string!
Thanks John, Mike
Interesting and very well explained video, thanks as always Mike
thank you Roland, I appreciate it. mike
Thank you for the knowledge
Thanks Alan, mike
Thanks Mike!
Thanks Bob, mike
Beautiful job, Mike! I have become a fan!
thanks Toys, I appreciate it. mike
Mike, another great and interesting job. Thank you
thanks John, I appreciate , mike
Really good video. Good explanations. Thank you.
Thanks jfarina,,,, mike
nicely done love watching your techniques and craftmanship
Hi 55098, just passing along what others taught me, I appreciate it. mike
love it Mike. you should design a tee-shirt or have honest mike do it. maybe use one of your catch phrases like "there's no right or wrong way to do it as long as it works" I'd buy one
Thanks James, I just seen honest mike drive by with the tow truck, lol, I thought about the tee shirts a few time but it takes time, I appreciate it. thanks mike
Nice video mike. In my experience its the woman of the house that is the driving force for home improvements.
hi bric bybrick , your right and I have also noticed they have a tendency to change there minds half way through the project. lol. thanks mike
Mike Haduck lol my cure if they start that chopping and changing caper with me mike is "no problem I'll work out a price for that for you " and the usual reply is " o it will effect the price will it" and I say it sure will and 9 times out of 10 that's the last I hear of it . 👍
Hi bric, very true, I am hiding from work but I hear what your saying, thanks mike
Thanks Mike, love your stuff and have been watching you for years- keep 'em comin'
thanks Joe, I appreciate it, I will, mike
The swirl looks good but sometimes a broom finish hides a lot of imperfections.learned a lot from your videos this is our second house we bought so we've been here a year-and-a-half and we have cracks and Spalling in our concrete this builder hires cheap labor... but our first house 13 years ago had our driveway removed and replaced no rebar and after 12 years no cracks or Spalling. P.S. we have the same type of weather as you have. I'm going to do your old school Portland cement paint on the surface for a few years till we can afford to remove and replace the driveway on my supervision.
Thanks Robert, I would do a little test and make sure you are happy before doing the whole thing, thanks, mike
Good stuff.
Thanks BD. Mike
nice job!
Thanks David, mike
A bit of foam over the mike will control wind noise
Hi Tina, I got one now
excellent video always look forward to your videos mike
thanks ty, I appreciate it. mike
Very thorough. Excellent video period! I look forward to your videos.✌️
thanks Greg, I appreciate it. mike
That's a beautiful finish🤯😱🤪🤠
Thanks Raymond, mike
Hi, Mike, good video as usual. I loved that you wrote the times on the screen. I have two questions. 1) Did you put some grease or something oily on the formwork so that you can remove it easily later? 2) Do you usually put a plastic membrane before putting the gravel to block moisture coming from the soil? Thanks.
Hi Alfred, sometimes I may oil the forms for a porch top but rarely sidewalks, I only use plastic under concrete inside basements and garages but I never do it on sidewalks because frost will break the concrete up if it holds water underneath, my opinion, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck Thanks!
Wonderful videos!!
thanks tim, I appreciate it. mike
Mike can you talk about why you don’t put wire in you sidewalks? Thanks always enjoy your work.
Hi Birdman. I did a video called, "should I use rebar?" Yes or no, mike haduck, that should answer your question, thanks mike
hi Mike, thanks for another great demo video. A couple of questions: why is rebar or wire mesh not required on this job? and what spacing is required for screed key? Thank you for all of your information. It is incredibly generous and thoughtful.
Hi Glen, If truck were going to running over it I might use wire, but I poured it thick and am not worried about it at all, I usually, cut or use screed key about every 5 feet so it will shrink or expand there, I hope it helps, thanks mike
I worry about your toes!!! Lol. Great work my friend!! " You got to wet stuff if you want it to stick!!! 👍
Nice video Mike. Nice little job to.
Vic
thanks Vic, I appreciate it. mike
Great Video .
thanks Neil, I appreciate it. mike
Hi Mr. Haduck. I'm an average Joe who has tried to learn to do what I can myself from UA-cam and talking with people in the trades. I have a condo that I rent to my son in Northern Utah and there is one section of the walkway that has raise and I need to do something as it is unsafe. Would you recommend taking it out and laying concrete or hiring a grinding company. The companies around here want a minimum $1000 just to show up no matter the size of the job. After watching your videos I think I might be able to do it but concrete work intimidates me. I would love to hear what you think I should do. It's a small section about 3x5 feet. So happy to learn from your videos.
Randy Payne
Hi Randy, I got some videos out on raising concrete sidewalks, some on concrete patches and others on concrete sidewalks, some I do by hand. They should give you some ideas, thanks Mike
a work of art
Thanks xenawolf, mike
I’m 66 and still learning from experience.
thanks robert, me too, mike
just findout your channel, i like your work. we usally use meg float first and then bull float for finish concrete.
Thanks Dark, I appreciate it, mike
No jitterbug ? I like those rocks down a little.
I guess you could but a lot of extra work, shaking the bull float helps, thanks mike
Should still tie into the stoop so it doesnt pull away. The brackets are to prevent it from dropping,
Hi Timothy, around these parts the frost goes sometimes 6 feet deep and tying into the stoop will crack the concrete, concrete has to float like rails on a railroad track, especially in this situation, other situations are different, thanks, mike
Makes sense if there is moisture in the ground and its going to freeze. You had just stated that you intended to drill and tie in but didnt have to so i thought it was an option. Concrete can only float 9-11 feet on average and will sag/crack if anything settles. With no piles and the driveway being asphalt thats the best you can do.@@MikeHaduck
Thank you for this.
Thanks, Mike
Nice job, well done i like how you expalain every move , new subscriber to your channel.
Thanks Jose, Mike
Great video Mike. I don't understand what the purpose of the screed keys are for. Maybe if you make a video in the future you could expand on that. Thanks.
Hi Jeff, they are a lot more easy to use than cut joints, I am expanding on the explanation with some new videos, I am 12 videos behind now, I will though, thanks mike
They are for the purpose of crack control. If and when the ground moves through upheaval or what have you, any solid object tends to tweak and bend. For this reason control joints are cut allowing cracks to be directed and controlled rather than down the middle.
Nice truck
thanks Jerry, no payments, thanks mike
Very helpful!
Thanks Denise, I appreciate it. mike
Thanks mike
thank you charles, I appreciate it. mike
i noticed you used the edger instead of the groover for the joints on this job, is this very common? Thanks for another great video!
Hi Josh , it depends on whose job it is. Thanks,Mike
Hey mike I noticed on the higher psi material such as the one ur using where there is a lot of aggregate the sponge over technique doesn’t work all that well cause the aggregate immediately shines thru to the top of the surface. I’m assuming the sponge technique where ur looking for a nice smooth finish works better for material that has more like and sand in it?
Hi, nick, it a hard question to answer, concrete is s whole different thing g than other types of Masonry, usually floats and steel trowels not so much sponges, thanks Mike
Mike Haduck Masonry thanks for the reply, peace my brother! Great content u have taught me so much.
Hi Mr. Haduck - everything I know about concrete is because of your wonderful videos. Thank you! But I continue to have problems with edging. When I edge a slab, the Little Rock's come up and I can't get a smooth edge. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for caring enough to do your videos - keep them coming! Patti W
Hi Patti, it is just a little practice and you will get it. but I scrape up the juice from the top like I did on this video and that does the trick, I always do my edges right after the pour and stay right on top of them, I hope it helps thanks mike
Mike Haduck thanks for the reply and advice. I will try what you suggested. I probably will write and ask you more questions as I am definitely learning on the job. Thanks so much again! Patti
you the MAN
Thanks guy, I appreciate it, Mike
Since watching your videos I'm getting the impression that you sometimes do not reinforce your flatwork with steal. In your experience and knowledge of the "old ways", do you feel that it is best to leave rebar or remesh out of this kind of flatwork and depend on the skreed key to reduce cracking where you don't want it. I also noticed you didn't use any expansion joints at either end. We are required to use rebar and expansion joints here in eastern Kansas but wondering if that hurts more than it helps. Is it best to leave the steal out of these smaller jobs.
Hi Mark, if they are going to drive over it with trucks I usually add steel or rebar but if it is just walk on sidewalks I prefer to leave it out because it rots and expands, I just try to have more expansion if I can , thanks, Mike
@@MikeHaduck - I like your common sense approach to concrete. There is nothing wrong with mixing ancient methods with modern methods and applying as the need suggests. Thanks
This guy is a master .. also I trust him because of the accent, the hat and that old-school no bull#@$ attitude ..
Thanks Swan, I’m just passing along what I learned from the old-timers, but I appreciate it, Mike
Hey Mike, great job! Forgot to ask you how far apart those Screet Keys go. I think you mentioned 54” in another video.
Hi J , I usually go between 4 to 5 feet depending, thanks mike
Mike Haduck Masonry Thank you sir. 👍
We mostly try to use wooden stakes, but our Island is quite rocky with alot of Glacial Till. More often then not we end up using rock pins. Curious about the Screed key, is that sold as a product for Concrete? Or is it another building material that you've found works good for this application?
Thanks for the videos keep em' coming Mike, cheers!
Hi Brent, I know sometimes I hit a rocky area also and have to use steel or other means, yep that key is sold in almost every mason supply store around here, I been using it for years and never had a problem, thanks mike
I'll have to look into it and give it a try on some flatwork.
Much appreciated!
thanks Brent, Mike
Thanks...
thank you Raj, mike
I couldn't catch what he said at 10:58 mark, where Mike was explaining how "some people leave them marks in there, but it causes....." after that, I couldn't catch the explanation. Turning on the caption didn't help. I think something about pool of water?
Hi Nisrina, some people leave the edge Mark's in for a edged look but swimming pool guys don't because you can stub your toe walking bare feet, it the lines are too big, matter of preference, thanks ,Mike
@@MikeHaduck Thank you Mike, I appreciate your clarification on it :)
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Thanks, mike
Another Great Video... you make look so easy.... at 4:47 you install that metal form cement separator. what is that the Name of that part ??? how sells it ??? and why you have a truck deliver such a small amount of material ??? why don't you just mix it your self ??? is it cheaper ???
Hi John, the name of the product is called “form a key, “ some call it screed key, I have another set of videos called how I pour a concrete slab, where I mix them all by hand, thanks Mike
Thanks ...
You cut the luan plywood strips 4 inches and screw them together with 1/2 or 3/4 screws?
Hi Richard, that is what I do, thanks, mike
Thx for all the info and advice!! One question your forms are they originally in a sheet and are ripped to size? thanks in advance
Hi Red, I just cut up a piece of 4x8 sheet of luan and if I need more I buy another sheet , they usually last about 3 to 4 jobs, thanks mike
Do you use any oil on your forms so the concrete won't stick to them?
Hi John , not unless I am casting something, around sidewalks it is usually buried, thanks, mike
@4:30 why were you going to put holes and rebar?
Thanks, Mike
We hand mix with shovels for project like that
Hi Raj, I understand, we use to also, but cheaper and faster anymore to have truck come, everything changes, I appreciate it. thanks mike
AHHHHHH KEY WAY THE PERFECT WAY TO RUIN CONCRETE
Hi Drumhailer, family business for 70 years, but I have a open mind and am always willing to learn, send me your videos , thanks mike
what type of wood is used for the forms? I didn't quite catch that 2:30. Thanks
Hi Jereme, it was a Luan or type of paneling cut into strips, sometimes a thin type wood, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck Thanks Mike! Appreciate all of the knowledge, keep it up!
Excellent video Mike. Can you get screed key at Home Depot? Or is it a specialty store item? /john
Hi John, I get it at the local masonry supply stores, I hope it helps, thanks mike
Why is the front yard all gravel?
Hi Pete, new house, they had it landscaped later, thanks Mike
Wooden forms for sure, curing compound for sure but no deformed steel? No structural engineer would allow that even with 4000 psi, needed a #3, 16” square mat or something comparable
Hi Eric, check out my videos, sidewalks, old school vrs new school mike Haduck, Thanks mike
That was a thicker pour and depending on the zone or area of the country you live in, determines whether or not strengtheners are needed.
What was the material used for the form?
Hi Andrew, Luan, thanks Mike
Why don’t you broom finish ... looks so much better
Hi Major, old timers never accepted broom finish , it was considered cheap or industrial, things have changed, thanks mike
Great job Mike but where are your steel toe work boots???
Hi Charlie, I always end up tripping over them, light shoes work best for me. less falling, if that makes sense, thanks mike
Thank you Mike
No broom finish?
Hi Jared, broom finishes were considered cheap in the old days and some people dont like them, thanks mike
What type of board is that that bends? Masonite? Is there a tall piece of these boards? I need a 2foot high board that bends to a certain shape for my 2ft high, 8inch thick retaining wall. I'll send you pic to your Facebook if you dont mind.
Hi Dom, I just use Lucan, or a paneling sheet and double it and triple it , conctete is heavy and you could get a blow out, so be careful, mike
@@MikeHaduck thank you
Can't find screed keys at HD or lowe's. Any idea who else might carry them? Brand name?
Seen some online. Not like the ones you used. Only see the fiber expansion joint material. Thanks
Hi lost, I would check local masonry -brick-supply store, I know they all carry them around here, I hope it helps, thank, mike
Hi Dan, I usually will not let sites have a link on my site, but I appreciate your comment and you said it very well, I think the product is great and if you ever wanted me to do a video on it I would, thanks for the input , I love your product, thanks MIke
I can't see Dan's comment...??
Hi Mike, I am not at all connected with the form a key company. I was only trying to help lostintime86 find the product. I have been involved in concrete business since I was 14 yrs old; now 57. Anyway, without mentioning the brand name, I know of no other company who makes the product, although years ago we could by a tar type version of same. I don't know who makes it either.
Thanks Dan, your input is appreciated for sure, thanks again, mike
Mike, another excellent video. Did Honest Mike tell you this quarter circle was a half circle?!! He'll lead you astray every time! ;o))
Nice video...the wording isn't always exact but the overall context is what matters most.imo.
Thanks Mike for the informational upload. Cheers from illinois.