Mike Haduck is one of the best things to happen to UA-cam. I like his experience, his know-how and his ability to explain the things I want to learn in a way that I'm going to remember.
@@MikeHaduck hi mike i have a question i live in Massachusetts close to new hampshire border i have problem in my basement wall, the wall is built with stone and the mortar is gone all i have is dust around the basement, how much money it cost to fix it, is probably 90 square feet, or if i fix it on my own what product should i use i have something in mind but i want hear from you hope you respond back thanks and have good night!!!!!
Mike, you are the Bruce Lee of the Masonry Repair world! Thank you for your no-holds barred approach and patience to teach us novices. Thank you for the great world tours as well!
I have to do a shout out to Mike. Since watching his videos I've totally resurfaced my fieldstone basement walls and whitewashed them. Huge difference! Then today just finished a 3 month project of rebuilding my 60' - 4' high stone wall! It looks professionally done. Saved huge by doing it myself. Will forever be proud! Thanks Mike!
Hi Mike you saved my walkway this summer. I think I can get 3 years of Portland patch work the Mike Haduck way before it needs to be completely replaced. Love your channel.
I was born and raised the first 25 years in Wilkes-Barre area. I watched your first video today, and then many others and within two minutes of watching you and listening I knew you were from W-B/ Scranton area. We’ve been living in San Diego the past 40 years and now that the kids are grown up we’re coming back Home, buying some land and going to have fun building the last home that we’re going to live in and it’s going to be all stone just like our current house. Your videos are great, it’s really great to hear and see somebody from where we grew up, and I forgot the recipes for walls, stonework and grout and this has been so helpful. Thank you for your video.
Very much appreciate all of your insights. I have a brick home in Philadelphia built in 1895. After watching your videos I have a better idea of how to treat/fix the brick. Thank you!
I live in northern Illinois our winter temperatures are very up and down also, so I have been following your methods. Also all the good mason's in our area have passed on. Thank you for passing along all your knowledge it's greatly appreciated.
I’m in Illinois too, in Kankakee County. I’m currently doing some painting on my house, but luckily I stumbled across Mike’s videos to learn how to do tuck pointing make some patches on my sidewalk and driveway. Our weather is pretty similar to Pennsylvania so I’m going to give Mike’s tips a try.
Mike, thank you. I'm a contractor in Massachusetts. (over forty years) A longtime customer has asked me to do repair work on their brick front steps. Having very little experience with masonry, I needed to research the proper materials and techniques to do the work that's needed. Like so many things, if you know what you're doing and why, it gives you the confidence and peace of mind in knowing you're providing the best service for your customer. I've watched several videos you've posted, and they are an absolute wealth of information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I can't tell you how much I appreciate you and the information in your videos.
Hey Mike, another terrific video! Bless you for sharing your experience and wisdom. Always hard knocks out there but you're making them easier to see coming.
Mike, I sincerely want to express my appreciation to you for making this video. I have learned so much from this, and it has inspired me to start doing things that I would have never before considered. Thank you for sharing your expert knowledge and for empowering lay people to begin working with concrete. You are a fantastic teacher. God bless! 16:17
I love the way you show enough detail to take us all to the next level. If you're buying premixed products, all those decisions are made for you, with no compensation for location, weather exposure, etc.
I work in a DIY store for six months now and I constantly get questions about cement, mortars and concrete. We have a lot of different bags and my knowledge about it wasn't up to par, but with your series I'm getting a grasp on this subject. Thanks!
Great video Mike! One thing you touched on that maybe you can expand on another time. Cement products have a shelf life. I try not to use it over one year old. I'm sure you use it up fast but I found out the hard way that after a year or so an open bag even in plastic loses lots of it's strength.
Thank you so much for everything you do Mike. i live in PA as well. and these days i find it hard just to pay someone for help. this video and every video you do is a stress reducer and a life saver. thank you so much.
Absolutely excellent!!! It is gratifying to listen to someone, who, not only knows what he is talking about, but also, the added, 'common sense,' angle 'mixed-in' and, not too much sand... [My Glaswegian sense of humour.. :)] I am retired, but Volunteer for the River & Canal Trust in England, UK mostly around London. At the moment, one of the jobs I do, is pointing the support brick-work of a190 year old, 'Listed Bridge.' The vagaries of the weather also tantamount to the mix being used? They are using... 3:1:1/8Lime... with a flush finish.... Will be watching more of your videos in the future... :)
It's not often you'll find a pro giving away their secrets to success! Thanks I've been after some straight advice on how and what to mix for different projects for years.
i bought a house 11 months ago, the house is 121 years old and has a stone foundation.. thank you for this info. i have a ton of work to get done before the snow starts here is wisconsin
I'm patching my parents porch. Using a mortar sand mix that has portland already but gonna add a bit more. Then patch up the little bridge out back that goes over the creek. Same mix plus I'm gonna make the portland/water paint, wet it all before ;) Thanks Mike!
Hi Mike, On both of my foundation patches I followed your mix, 2 sand one Portland. Here in west Texas, and it works great. You are a God. 😎🙏 Thanx for sharing ur knowledge. Bob
Blocked in my basement window wells this weekend. Wound up being a 3 day ordeal after digging them out enough to work with and have solid bricks to start with. Glad to see you don't mind spec mix! I was told to use it without compromising. It doesn't look near as pretty as your work does but it should do the trick! Inner foaming the whole foundation and plastering the outside. Thanks for all the advice Mike!
Mike, I am a huge fan of your work and appreciate the knowledge you are willing to share. One question I have is that in this video, you described repairing a foundation wall using only sand and S mortar. But in previous videos, you had said that you have to put portland in the mix to hold up to the extreme weather conditions in your area, which I can relate to being in Minnesota. Can you clarify this?
Hi Steve Every situation is diffrent, sometimes wetting the surface is enough, but wetting it first and adding the Portland paint as a old school bonding agent never hurts, my opinion, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck Hey Mike, I am not sure that you understood the question. It was in regards to the type of mix used to repair a foundation. The reason I was looking for clarification is that I live in Minnesota and have to repair the exterior of my poorly done concrete foundation. I am concerned about the freeze thaw cycles and want to make sure I use the right mix to hold up to that weather. Thanks!
Maine or Oregon haha? It actually named for the Isle of Portland off southern England where limestone is quarried - Portland cement is supposed to resemble that stone.
i needed to see this video im a roofer learning to do small chimney work so i dont have to count on masons to complete my jobs so ill become a halfway mason
Mike is 100% correct about concrete mix if mixing with rock sand and Portland if you increase the Portland in ratio from what directions on bag suggest you will get better preforming stronger concrete for cold climate and easier more correct finishing process on the surface so it will resist degrading outside with freeze and thaw, it works like mike says he’s the man
David ,I just did a walkway for a customer ( brick border and flagstone in the center). I used the same (2 parts type s to 1 part portland). I live in Alabama and I could hardly get it used up before it set up on me. I laid a stoop out if the same stuff several months earlier and it's so hard ,you'd have a hard time breaking it up with a jack hammer. Anyway, I think Mike is right about it depends on your location. Cheers!
I know you have made other videos like this and I still really appreciate it when you revisit these lessons. thanks always Mike! edit: had to watch twice because it looks like the video is doubled up ..... it's the same video twice. repetition is good repetition is good!
Mike, your videos have been a huge help over the years. Thanks for posting. I'm in Nova Scotia and suspect our winters might be older than yours but overall the weather is similar. We have a stone fireplace in the backyard that needs repointing. I can source N type pre mixed mortar locally. Would that be a good option? Thanks again.
HI, the indiana limestone hand book recommends , page 23, 1 part portland,1.part lime, and six parts sand, me I like it stronger for pointing in my area, lots of controversy over mixes, I have a whole playlist on "repointing stonework" , on patios I use 2 sand on portland, for stone, I show what I use and why in each of my videos, I hope it helps, Mike
I started not having a clue. After Mikes video, I now have a pretty good idea of what it is I don't know. I will check out his video for "beginners" and try bring myself up to speed. Then I'll enroll in the S.O.H.K.!!😊
Mike I Love The description of each...Tysvm ❤️ But Just Add Water In the Yellow bag there would be My favorite 🤣😂 Forgive me....but from a woman's point of view..... depending on how I'm using it for what I'm using it for makes plenty of sense, also living in Pennsylvania...🤣😂💗
Thank you Mike Very informative review! You make things very simple for the DIY’er Needed this review have a three high brick planter wall needs repairs. Thanks again Mike
Thank you so much for all of your fantastic information! I found your channel by chance and your a wealth of information. I feel like now I can tackle my repair work.
Nice vid Mike, i was never quite sure of the differences or the where and when. Masonry isnt my skillset, im computer engineer by trade. But after watching all of your vids over the years i reckon i could do a reasonable job to help a friend etc.
Well done video. Mix design is somehow still black magic in masonry and almost nobody understands it. Mike's viewers seem to be mostly do it yourselfers when actually I feel his target audience is real deal masons. I've restored several limestone foundations that were built in the late 1800s/early 1900s and lime was of course always used. It comes out as sand and dust. Indoor restoration mix design is definitely definite than exterior mix design especially for work done in the northern part of America. Doing restoration work often means fixing do it yourselfer attempts to simply cover up the wall or patch for short term solution. Usually to hide the problem for selling the building. Really enjoy these down to earth and historical videos.
Amazing guy! Awesome work. Much love from south New Jersey, I’ve learned a lot from your videos and I pass on your knowledge and wisdom. Hoping to get my degree at MHSOHK someday!
When I first started watching Mike’s content, I wasn’t sure if I should buy a pointed trowel first or buy a banjo first. What an inspiration! And then I saw this video… At 8:10, I thought for sure I heard the voice of Sam Kinison talking about solving the world hunger problem. I had to laugh out loud.
Mike, I'm repairing a cement block foundation that moved due to ice jacking in the winter. I live in the Detroit area. what should I use to fill the block when I move it back to help make sure the block stays put? thanks for all your videos, I've learned a lot
Mike, I'm going to re-point my fieldstone walkway here in connecticut which has weather pretty much the same as pennsylvania. You said to use 1- part portland cement to 2 -parts and for flat surface but what about the lime? Doesn't it have to be added? And the 's' mortar for vertical work has lime so just add sand/water so to the point, the lime tends to make a weaker mix? A bit confused.....
Hi prs, I got a video out called, "lime, mortar or portland," what should I use? And a playlist called repoiting stonework, that should help, thanks Mike
Hey Mike thanks for the videos and the teaching as well. I just parged my foundation on the outside. I live in Ottawa Ontario. I used 1 Portland and 2 sand. I hope that’s not a mistake because I have more to do. Hope you can reply. Thanks in advance for your time.
I'm a 3gen Mason, I was taught 1/2 bag of portland cement,1/2bag of lime,25 shovels of sand in a chop box. MUD ready on the right side,im also a lefty.
Mike, I love your videos. I recently bought a house which was built in 1899. It has Limestone foundation walls. They need some tuck pointing. I live in Northern Illinois up near the Wisconsin border. What would you use? Thanks
Hi Mike, I was taught in 1970, that before you use a bag of cement, you need to dump the whole bag out, mix it up dry first, for consistency, then you can use it……does that still apply with the bags of cement today?.....Thanks, Mark in Dunstable, MA.
Mike I don't know how else to say it....I find your videos therapeutic.
Thanks Mark, mike
Mike Haduck is one of the best things to happen to UA-cam. I like his experience, his know-how and his ability to explain the things I want to learn in a way that I'm going to remember.
Thanks, I appreciate it, Mike
Another professional explanation from a professional and humble mason, thanks for sharing. It is a BIG DEAL.
Thanks paul, I appreciate the kind words, mike
Agree very good detailed explanation video!
@@MikeHaduck hi mike i have a question i live in Massachusetts close to new hampshire border i have problem in my basement wall, the wall is built with stone and the mortar is gone all i have is dust around the basement, how much money it cost to fix it, is probably 90 square feet, or if i fix it on my own what product should i use i have something in mind but i want hear from you hope you respond back thanks and have good night!!!!!
Mike, you are the Bruce Lee of the Masonry Repair world! Thank you for your no-holds barred approach and patience to teach us novices. Thank you for the great world tours as well!
Thanks C, I appreciate the kind words, Mike
Wow! Fantastic to have such a knowledgeable person share their experience. I am now binge-watching your channel. Thanks Mike!
Thanks Deep divers, Mike
I have to do a shout out to Mike. Since watching his videos I've totally resurfaced my fieldstone basement walls and whitewashed them. Huge difference! Then today just finished a 3 month project of rebuilding my 60' - 4' high stone wall! It looks professionally done. Saved huge by doing it myself. Will forever be proud! Thanks Mike!
Thanks George, I appreciate it, mike
Hi Mike you saved my walkway this summer. I think I can get 3 years of Portland patch work the Mike Haduck way before it needs to be completely replaced. Love your channel.
You're a good teacher, Mike. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and by so doing, help so many people in the world.
Thanks Ann, Mike
No can
I was born and raised the first 25 years in Wilkes-Barre area. I watched your first video today, and then many others and within two minutes of watching you and listening I knew you were from W-B/ Scranton area. We’ve been living in San Diego the past 40 years and now that the kids are grown up we’re coming back Home, buying some land and going to have fun building the last home that we’re going to live in and it’s going to be all stone just like our current house. Your videos are great, it’s really great to hear and see somebody from where we grew up, and I forgot the recipes for walls, stonework and grout and this has been so helpful. Thank you for your video.
Thanks RK, I appreciate it, Mike
Very much appreciate all of your insights. I have a brick home in Philadelphia built in 1895. After watching your videos I have a better idea of how to treat/fix the brick. Thank you!
Thanks Tony, mike
I live in northern Illinois our winter temperatures are very up and down also, so I have been following your methods. Also all the good mason's in our area have passed on. Thank you for passing along all your knowledge it's greatly appreciated.
Thanks Ed, mike
I’m in Illinois too, in Kankakee County. I’m currently doing some painting on my house, but luckily I stumbled across Mike’s videos to learn how to do tuck pointing make some patches on my sidewalk and driveway. Our weather is pretty similar to Pennsylvania so I’m going to give Mike’s tips a try.
Mike, thank you.
I'm a contractor in Massachusetts. (over forty years) A longtime customer has asked me to do repair work on their brick front steps. Having very little experience with masonry, I needed to research the proper materials and techniques to do the work that's needed. Like so many things, if you know what you're doing and why, it gives you the confidence and peace of mind in knowing you're providing the best service for your customer. I've watched several videos you've posted, and they are an absolute wealth of information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I can't tell you how much I appreciate you and the information in your videos.
Thanks victor,, I appreciate hearing that, Mike
Awesome! This helps immensely! Gives me more confidence in repairing my stone patio. Stellar information….
Thanks, Mike
Hey Mike, another terrific video! Bless you for sharing your experience and wisdom. Always hard knocks out there but you're making them easier to see coming.
Thanks Riven, Mike
We live 30 or so miles north of you, thanks for the great info, saved me a lot of money.
Thanks, mike
Super helpful. The comments about the ole timers really clicked with me. Thanks for the upload man!!!
Thanks James, Mike
Mike, I sincerely want to express my appreciation to you for making this video. I have learned so much from this, and it has inspired me to start doing things that I would have never before considered.
Thank you for sharing your expert knowledge and for empowering lay people to begin working with concrete. You are a fantastic teacher.
God bless! 16:17
Thanks matthew,, God bless, Mike
I love the way you show enough detail to take us all to the next level. If you're buying premixed products, all those decisions are made for you, with no compensation for location, weather exposure, etc.
Thanks spelunkerd,,, Mike
I work in a DIY store for six months now and I constantly get questions about cement, mortars and concrete. We have a lot of different bags and my knowledge about it wasn't up to par, but with your series I'm getting a grasp on this subject. Thanks!
Thanks theredpan,, Mike
Love your videos ive learned so much.im working on a 160 yr old house..your instructions are such a great help...thank you.im in wv
Thanks John, Mike
Just hearing your words, "horizontal surfaces=Portland...vertical=Mortar" has helped me alot! Thanks!
Thanks Dee, Mike
Followed all your tips and walkway restoration came out beautifully......
Thanks prs,, Mike
Great video Mike! One thing you touched on that maybe you can expand on another time. Cement products have a shelf life. I try not to use it over one year old. I'm sure you use it up fast but I found out the hard way that after a year or so an open bag even in plastic loses lots of it's strength.
Thanks Gibson, I agree, mike
Thank you so much for everything you do Mike. i live in PA as well. and these days i find it hard just to pay someone for help. this video and every video you do is a stress reducer and a life saver. thank you so much.
Thanks Robert, Mike
Absolutely excellent!!!
It is gratifying to listen to someone, who, not only knows what he is talking about, but also, the added, 'common sense,' angle 'mixed-in' and, not too much sand... [My Glaswegian sense of humour.. :)]
I am retired, but Volunteer for the River & Canal Trust in England, UK mostly around London.
At the moment, one of the jobs I do, is pointing the support brick-work of a190 year old, 'Listed Bridge.'
The vagaries of the weather also tantamount to the mix being used?
They are using... 3:1:1/8Lime... with a flush finish.... Will be watching more of your videos in the future... :)
Thanks Artur,,,Mike
Finally, someone to explain the basics! Thank you Mike!
Thanks, Mike
Best Portland cement video and information I’ve seen on UA-cam. Thank You for your help
Thanks A, mike
I love you! The way you explain is absolutely beautiful clear and to the point. Thank you.
Thanks Sarah, mike
It's not often you'll find a pro giving away their secrets to success! Thanks I've been after some straight advice on how and what to mix for different projects for years.
Thanks , Mike
Thanks mike. I live in St. Louis and our weather is like yours. Did my first stone wall repair on my house today. It looks good thanks to you.
Thanks Michael, that's a good thing, Mike
Once again learned more from one video than an entire week in school.
Thanks Johnny, moke
When I was a kid working in Philadelphia, we used a 1/2 cement 1/2 lime, 7 shovels of sand.
That's soft as anything.
i bought a house 11 months ago, the house is 121 years old and has a stone foundation.. thank you for this info. i have a ton of work to get done before the snow starts here is wisconsin
Thanks, Mike
I went to lowes and to get some motor repair, they couldn't tell me. Glad I found you
Thanks Marie, Mike
Mike Your Videos You Show Are Top Notch. You Learn So Much. Thank You For Sharing.
Thanks Jim, Mike
No big deal Mike... I will watch part 3, 4, 5, 6, if need be. THANKS MIKE STAY HEALTHY.
Thanks oscar, Mike
Great video, Mike. You answered so many questions I had.
Thanks braddey,, Mike
Mike I've been waiting 8 years for "WHAT CEMENT SHOULD I USE (Part 2)", please do Part 3 in 4 years next time!
Thanks Mr G, I been thinking about it, Mike
Definitely more like the Chuck Norris of masonry. Thankyou for all the good advice Mike Haduck !
Thanks hardcore,,, I appreciate the kind words, Mike
Great job Mike, I was hoping that you would do another one of these videos on which cement I should use. Keep em coming! Amen (So be it).
Thanks Dean, Mike
I'm patching my parents porch. Using a mortar sand mix that has portland already but gonna add a bit more. Then patch up the little bridge out back that goes over the creek. Same mix plus I'm gonna make the portland/water paint, wet it all before ;) Thanks Mike!
Thanks, Mike
Man - this is a banger video. Thanks for sharing your wisdom good sir.
Thanks Chris, Mike
CLASS IN SESSION THANKS👍👍 MR HADDOCK
Thanks ,Mike
You are an expert and your information is simple and easy to understand I really appreciate your knowledge and believe me it really helps thank you
Thanks Jose, Mike
Hi Mike,
On both of my foundation patches I followed your mix, 2 sand one Portland. Here in west Texas, and it works great. You are a God.
😎🙏
Thanx for sharing ur knowledge.
Bob
Thanks Bob, I am glad it worked out, mike
This is great. I'm in SW PA. Attempting cinder block porch repair. Really useful info.
Thanks Jason, Mike
Blocked in my basement window wells this weekend. Wound up being a 3 day ordeal after digging them out enough to work with and have solid bricks to start with. Glad to see you don't mind spec mix! I was told to use it without compromising. It doesn't look near as pretty as your work does but it should do the trick! Inner foaming the whole foundation and plastering the outside. Thanks for all the advice Mike!
Thanks Matthew, mike
Thanks for all the detail, great overview, I needed that.
Thanks again, Mike
i live just north of you in new york and you're my go to reference for all things cement!! we have the same weather.
Thanks again George, mike
Thanks for the info. Daughter just bought house in the Poconos. 1870 build year. We have hole in the stone foundation.
Thanks Joseph, I am sure you will do fine, Mike
Finally! I know what I need to do for my stone chimney repoint. Thank you!!
Thanks Doy, mike
Thanks mike, terrific information here! With so many DIY’ers including myself this info is much appreciated!
Thanks John, Mike
Mike, I am a huge fan of your work and appreciate the knowledge you are willing to share. One question I have is that in this video, you described repairing a foundation wall using only sand and S mortar. But in previous videos, you had said that you have to put portland in the mix to hold up to the extreme weather conditions in your area, which I can relate to being in Minnesota. Can you clarify this?
Hi Steve Every situation is diffrent, sometimes wetting the surface is enough, but wetting it first and adding the Portland paint as a old school bonding agent never hurts, my opinion, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck Hey Mike, I am not sure that you understood the question. It was in regards to the type of mix used to repair a foundation. The reason I was looking for clarification is that I live in Minnesota and have to repair the exterior of my poorly done concrete foundation. I am concerned about the freeze thaw cycles and want to make sure I use the right mix to hold up to that weather. Thanks!
When i was young i though Portland cement was only available from Portland. :-D Thinks for clarifying this confusing topic for me!
Maine or Oregon haha? It actually named for the Isle of Portland off southern England where limestone is quarried - Portland cement is supposed to resemble that stone.
@@mjstecyk, thanks. :-D
@@test40323 Here is the source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland_cement
Very nice explained Good working experience love it
Thanks, Mike
Thank you Mike for your knowledge and teaching.👍👍👍👍
Thanks Veronica, Mike
Good lesson thanks, I like working with cement!
Thanks Chris, mike
i needed to see this video im a roofer learning to do small chimney work so i dont have to count on masons to complete my jobs so ill become a halfway mason
Hi Lou that will work, I have a whole series on chimney repair, Mike
Very good teaching in this video. Learned a lot from this. Thanks Mike!
Thanks Kev,, Mike
Mike is 100% correct about concrete mix if mixing with rock sand and Portland if you increase the Portland in ratio from what directions on bag suggest you will get better preforming stronger concrete for cold climate and easier more correct finishing process on the surface so it will resist degrading outside with freeze and thaw, it works like mike says he’s the man
Thanks Devon, Mike
I just finished a small sidewalk in my garden. I had type S mortar laying around so I mixed it 2 parts mortar to 1 part Portland. No big deal.
Hi David, it might be ok, time will tell, mike
David ,I just did a walkway for a customer ( brick border and flagstone in the center). I used the same (2 parts type s to 1 part portland). I live in Alabama and I could hardly get it used up before it set up on me. I laid a stoop out if the same stuff several months earlier and it's so hard ,you'd have a hard time breaking it up with a jack hammer. Anyway, I think Mike is right about it depends on your location. Cheers!
Thank you! Best video explaining all this. I was so confused lol.
Thanks adrien,, Mike
I am now blown away.
Thanks Leh, Mike
I know you have made other videos like this and I still really appreciate it when you revisit these lessons. thanks always Mike! edit: had to watch twice because it looks like the video is doubled up ..... it's the same video twice. repetition is good repetition is good!
Hi Thor, I did that purposely, thanks mike
Phenomenal video! Great info!! Thank you!
Thanks fancy, Mike
Mike, your videos have been a huge help over the years. Thanks for posting.
I'm in Nova Scotia and suspect our winters might be older than yours but overall the weather is similar.
We have a stone fireplace in the backyard that needs repointing. I can source N type pre mixed mortar locally. Would that be a good option? Thanks again.
HI, the indiana limestone hand book recommends , page 23, 1 part portland,1.part lime, and six parts sand, me I like it stronger for pointing in my area, lots of controversy over mixes, I have a whole playlist on "repointing stonework" , on patios I use 2 sand on portland, for stone, I show what I use and why in each of my videos, I hope it helps, Mike
Good tip Mike. Gracias!
Thanks Juan, Mike
You spoke well in this one Mike good video long time subscriber here
Thanks, mike
Great video Mike. Thanks for sharing.... I learn something everytime!
Thanks Frank, Mike
I started not having a clue. After Mikes video, I now have a pretty good idea of what it is I don't know.
I will check out his video for "beginners" and try bring myself up to speed. Then I'll enroll in the S.O.H.K.!!😊
Thanks, mike
This was incredibly useful. Thanks for the education!
Thanks Libby, mike
Mike I Love The description of each...Tysvm ❤️
But Just Add Water In the Yellow bag there would be My favorite 🤣😂
Forgive me....but from a woman's point of view..... depending on how I'm using it for what I'm using it for makes plenty of sense, also living in Pennsylvania...🤣😂💗
Thanks Ocean, those foundation repair videos should help, thanks Mike
Love your videos! Thanks for what you do.
Thanks Vivian, mike
Hi MIke, Thanks for the video. I mostly use rubber cement out here. LOL.
Thanks Mike, good idea, lol, Mike
That must be what they use for the flexible joints in earthquake-proof buildings :)
Thank you Mike
Very informative review! You make things very simple for the DIY’er
Needed this review have a three high brick planter wall needs repairs.
Thanks again Mike
You make everything seem like it can be fixed with no problem. Thats what I need to hear!!
Thank you so much for all of your fantastic information! I found your channel by chance and your a wealth of information. I feel like now I can tackle my repair work.
Thanks Tency, mike
Mike Haduck Masonry I wish I could post pictures of what I did thanks to your inspiration. “Don’t make a project out of it just get it done”
Thank you for your useful information about the difference cements and uses ,from Australia
Thanks Darcy, mike
Nice vid Mike, i was never quite sure of the differences or the where and when. Masonry isnt my skillset, im computer engineer by trade. But after watching all of your vids over the years i reckon i could do a reasonable job to help a friend etc.
I am a retired computer guy and did a repair on my stone wall on my house today, thanks to mike.
Thanks Spen, Mike
Well done video. Mix design is somehow still black magic in masonry and almost nobody understands it.
Mike's viewers seem to be mostly do it yourselfers when actually I feel his target audience is real deal masons.
I've restored several limestone foundations that were built in the late 1800s/early 1900s and lime was of course always used. It comes out as sand and dust. Indoor restoration mix design is definitely definite than exterior mix design especially for work done in the northern part of America.
Doing restoration work often means fixing do it yourselfer attempts to simply cover up the wall or patch for short term solution. Usually to hide the problem for selling the building.
Really enjoy these down to earth and historical videos.
Thanks Patrick, I appreciate hearing that, Mike
Thank you for this video sir. I love it. I'm definitely subscribing.
Thanks ale,, Mike
Amazing guy! Awesome work. Much love from south New Jersey, I’ve learned a lot from your videos and I pass on your knowledge and wisdom.
Hoping to get my degree at MHSOHK someday!
Thanks Jimmy, I appreciate the kind word, Mike
When I first started watching Mike’s content, I wasn’t sure if I should buy a pointed trowel first or buy a banjo first. What an inspiration!
And then I saw this video… At 8:10, I thought for sure I heard the voice of Sam Kinison talking about solving the world hunger problem. I had to laugh out loud.
Thanks Fredrick, Mike
Thanks for posting these videos.
Thanks Tammy, mike
Thank you Mike! I did not know about those different mix’s
Thanks average girl, Mike
very interesting! never realized there were so many variations on things.
Thanks Sue. Mike
The best I’ve watched these videos a few times 👍
Thanks, mike
Mike, I'm repairing a cement block foundation that moved due to ice jacking in the winter. I live in the Detroit area. what should I use to fill the block when I move it back to help make sure the block stays put? thanks for all your videos, I've learned a lot
Hi Chris, I can't say for sure unless I seen it, but I have a lot of Fondation repair and retaining wall repair videos might help, thanks Mike
Mike, I'm going to re-point my fieldstone walkway here in connecticut which has weather pretty much the same as pennsylvania. You said to use 1- part portland cement
to 2 -parts and for flat surface but what about the lime? Doesn't it have to be added? And the 's' mortar for vertical work has lime so just add sand/water so to the point, the lime tends to make a weaker mix? A bit confused.....
Hi prs, I got a video out called, "lime, mortar or portland," what should I use? And a playlist called repoiting stonework, that should help, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaducko.k., Thank You!!!...will watch!!
o.k...... saw part 6....it's like the clouds parted!!!! ....Thank You!!!!
Thanks for your tutelage Mike🧱you make it so simple to understand.
Thank you. Mike
Hey Mike thanks for the videos and the teaching as well. I just parged my foundation on the outside. I live in Ottawa Ontario. I used 1 Portland and 2 sand. I hope that’s not a mistake because I have more to do. Hope you can reply. Thanks in advance for your time.
Hi Michael, I have done it before like that and haven't had a problem, thanks mike
Great video Mike! Lots of good information, well wishes from the SF Bay area of California. We are building like crazy out here!
Thanks Doug, Mike
Thank you so much for making these video's.
Thanks Scott, Mike
I'm a 3gen Mason, I was taught 1/2 bag of portland cement,1/2bag of lime,25 shovels of sand in a chop box. MUD ready on the right side,im also a lefty.
Hi Glen, that sounds close to what we would use in new Jersey, every area had their own recipes, thanks Mike
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Always learning from you...
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Thanks John, mike
All your videos are best
Thanks again bharat,, I appreciate it, Mike
Good video Mike very informative.
Thanks Rocco, Mike
Mike,
I love your videos. I recently bought a house which was built in 1899. It has Limestone foundation walls. They need some tuck pointing. I live in Northern Illinois up near the Wisconsin border. What would you use?
Thanks
Hi Robert, I have a lot of videos "repointing stonework" Mike Haduck, that should help, I show what I use and all my techniques, thanks Mike
Try researching lime putty and lime plaster
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Thanks so much! your videos Realy help me so much be lost with out them....
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Hi Mike, I was taught in 1970, that before you use a bag of cement, you need to dump the whole bag out, mix it up dry first, for consistency, then you can use it……does that still apply with the bags of cement today?.....Thanks, Mark in Dunstable, MA.
Hi Mark, that's very true, we still do , thanks Mike