FOUNDATION REPAIR (Part 13) "Crack"Mike Haduck
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- Опубліковано 9 тра 2020
- I repair a foundation Crack , replaster and repaint the outside of the Basement concrete wall, All my videos are my ways and Ideas, I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help.
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I am a women DYIer and concrete work has been intimidating subject for me. Thank you to you sir, I am less afraid to try different concrete projects! In the world where the currency is $, your teachings are priceless and we need more of you, a teacher, to make this world a better place. I appreciate you, Mike.
Thanks Kim, I appreciate hearing that, Mike
Same! I had some concerns about my 100 year old foundation, but if the same cracks are there as when I moved in 22 years ago..."no big deal", haha. I keep watching and finding myself more willing to take the repairs on!
I love Mike's videos because he fixes old houses that look like mine. I live in Chicago in a house with a stone foundation that was built in the 1890's. I have been terrified of it for two years. I love when he gets in there and starts digging and scraping. "It's just a crack!" And I think to myself, "I can do that!" Thanks, Mike! I'm making repairs this week!
Thanks Chris, that's great, Mike
Absolutely, you can do it! That's why Mike's videos are available.
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exactly.
How about an update. How did it go?
I fix some cracks yesterday inside the foundation. I painted the rocks and all the while in my head I was saying it's no big deal.
$400 job fixing a crack vs. a $40K job - “let’s rip it all out and start fresh!”. I love a “no big deal’ contractor like you...rare find😀
Sure, until you realize a year later that the crack he covered up is back, if not worse... I guess for the sake of enjoying this video, we can just pretend that those cracks were due to simple aging and settling, but the big crack under the window in that cellar isn't something that should be "patched." (At least, not in my opinion but this assumes that no structural engineer was consulted beforehand, too.)
@@22_floW Also take into account $40 K job, sell the house ............... or $400 maybe 9-10 years later we'll have another look...... end is, if you've got the money, then yes engineers report , house under pinning and double the cost or even a new house rebuild..
Its very rare to find a builder not wanting a arm and a leg.
@@tonycat721 yeah, that patch job will last for years. Concrete and mortar all break down over the years, gotta fix it up as it ages, no need to tear down this entire structure yet.
@@22_floW I have yet to see a house fall apart because of cracks in foundation. Sure it can happen and a house can sag some, if the foundation is crumbling. But it has to be very rare.
@@hanslund308, and in all honesty, I doubt this house will fall down anytime soon, too, but the problem is that when they go, they go--especially for older homes that suffer from hydro-static pressure that isn't properly dealt with. It doesn't take much rain for soil to swell... You rarely get notice beyond the things like bowing walls or the stair step cracks and I'd bet everything I have that this house's little basement / cellar area leaks like a son-of-a-bitch when it rains. In fact, I'd bet it floods, and that moister leads to problems when it evaporates, too. Is it enough to make anything collapse? Who knows? We'd have to see it in action to determine that. But judging from those cracks, I wouldn't be someone who would want to risk it, especially considering how most home owner insurance plans do everything they can to avoid covering foundation / basement issues like collapsed walls. That crack in the video under the window in the basement / cellar? Sure, it will probably be okay for a long time as that looked like the worst of it with nothing else in the video really contributing to anything else worth worrying too much about, and especially considering what I'm assuming must be no less than 8" worth of base for that wall thickness to enjoy in the event anything does start moving around (so even if it shifts, there's plenty of space to allow for time to attack it if it ever shows movement), but I'm not the type of person who patches things or tempts fate, either. If that were my house, I'd find a contractor to redo the entire thing and remove it from the equation once and for all. That way, you wouldn't need to depend on the comforts expressed by UA-cam strangers who say things like, "I have yet to see a house fall apart because of cracks in foundation [sic]." It wouldn't cost that much to do, too, at least not compared to bigger examples: that wall with the long diagonal crack appeared to be approximately 7-8', which would likely cost between $10k-15k to rebuild ($15k being the high-end, with it possibly being less than $10k depending on the respective contractor, inherent experience he or she has, and whether the project would include external waterproofing, drainage solutions, etc.). For that house, it'd be a pretty simple affair, actually: you'd prop the home up on metal columns to support the structure, demo and haul off the old material, then pour new footings reinforced with rebar and rebuild the wall using up-to-code CMU blocks with the installation of some drainage. You'd shimmy the sill plate to match height of the older remaining walls. I don't even think a void-fill would be required unless you just want to avoid messing with drainage, sumps, etc. (which wouldn't necessarily assure penetration, but some do that to prevent it and reinforce structure).
I get that not everyone wants to take things that far, and I'm not trying to make a $10-15k bill something to scoff at... It's just that I've just gone through this with my own home where I spent about $35-40k rebuilding 2 entire sides of my basement for an older home whose basement walls were built using vitrified clay block. The project included the installation of sump-based footer drain lines outside the new walls to relieve water pressures, which are now pumped out. It also included waterproofing compound being applied on the outside (i.e. - black tar). Sure, I hated spending that amount of money on it, but I'm happy I did for simple peace-of-mind. I'll probably never get that money back--or at least, not all of it--but I can at least rest easy knowing my house isn't going to fall down now because I had everything you see in the nightmare videos where you see bowing walls, water shooting out of old block, etc. Thing is, I wasn't going to be one of those people you see during a heavy rain whose walls finally blow... I doubt that would happen with the wall you see in this video, but again, I'm not someone who risks it. More power to the guy if he can get away with patching things. I know I wouldn't buy it even after he patched it, but this comes from someone who's had a different journey with these kinds of things, too.
Mike is great; an honest man, simple, straight forward, no gauging. Reminds me of a time when people shared info to help their neighbors. I wish I could fly him to Cali and have him do my foundation repairs - over 50 woman simply trying to keep my home.
Thanks MB, Mike
I've watched a lot of MIke's videos and only once I heard him say "Thats a big deal". I believe it was the Fire House addition where I heard it. I knew right then, it was time to sit up and take notice. Great videos Mike.
Thanks Dick, mike
Ist Time here and I noticed, “Not a Big Deal”!
I'm out of Philly, PA and your videos are giving me the confidence to consider some basement parging repairs needed . Thank you tremendously.
At the end of this clip Mike does state, that something "looked like a big deal" , it wasn't ofcourse, but it was close..
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Mike is great, we need a list of contractors like mike for every city.
Thanks Brian, mike
@@MikeHaduck mike, please Start writing Mike with big M
I was going to comment the same thing! I have a stupid amount of concrete at my fixer upper - a lot of it needing repairs.
Rrrr
Wow! Looks like a joined the right club. I have been in my 1903 house since 1975.
At 7I started a lawn business this last year. I bought a fleet of tractors and the flood gates opened as far as
customers. Word of mouth and attention to detail.
The season is over so it’s inside I go. I dug my basement out and poured a new floor. Added a sump pump and replumbed the two headed shower area with a toilet and sink. That was 2017.
This year I felt a cold breeze blowing between the foundation and the beam the house rests on.
Long story short I was searching for the right combination of sand, type-s mortar and Portland cement.
I found Mike on the You Tube channel and have watched his video’s (very helpful, but, “No Big Deal”) I am in the process of cleaning, reticle pointing and coating my walls.
Thank you, Mike!
Thanks Craig, I appreciate hearing that, Mike
Mike you are the hardest working masonry man for sure. You know how to swing a hammer for sure.
Thanks victory, Mike
That old school bonding agent is just one of the great tips I've learned from you, Mike. The work you did on this house improved the appearance of the foundation, 100 percent at a reasonable price. With the way it looked at the beginning I can just imagine what a lot of contractors would have told the homeowners and made it into a totally unnecessary big production. Instead, No Big Deal scores another victory for the good guys. Thanks for sharing your experience and skills. Before watching your channel I would have never attempted the things I do now.
Thanks Bill, I appreciate hearing that, it means I am on the right track, Mike
Very good job. This is the best video I’ve ever seen
Mike you’re a kind soul. If only half of contractors were as honest. TY
Thanks Robert, Mike
NE Pa is my old stomping grounds. Good to hear that Pennsylvania Dutch accent again.
Thanks Colin, Mike
👑 Mike H. is the king of Crete. 👑
Thanks for the kind words, Mike
You're amazing. Mike. Straightforward and to the point. No glitz and glamour, like the old timers. Love it!
Thanks, Mike
Nice job Mike....good for another 75 years. I was in the same line of work as you. Retired now. I used to get a lot of customers that were told they needed their chimney torn down and rebuilt for big $$$. In most cases they just needed a few bricks replaced and tuckpointing. I got more referrals from being honest with people. Best wishes to ya brother. 👍
Thanks Thomas, I agree, mike
I'm a P.Eng. and I just found your videos a few days ago but I am watching and learning from you every night. I love that you talk to us while you work. It's so engaging. Thanks Mike.
Thanks Jerry, Mike
Gotta say thank you for this one. I bought a house this year and cracks in the foundation are scary. The inspector said something similar and it's good to be reminded again. Concrete cracks are normal and my home isn't about to collapse.
Thanks gedelgo,,,Mike
I love the way you work Mike, no big deal. The home owner must be so happy! Keep up the good work Mike!! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱
Thanks Rico, Mike
New drinking game, when Mike says "no big deal" take a shot. Might not last long. Great stuff as always!!
Great stuff👍
Thanks Pat, Mike
That's a lot of shots
or gotta make it wet
@@cpoul haha that's right 😃😃
Mike gets more done in half an hour than I do in a week. Damn.
T hanks again Luke, Mike
this guy is the Bob Ross of masonry work
Thanks Mike, Mike
Thanks for creating and sharing your videos Mike. Your old-school knowledge and extensive experience are really priceless for us DIYers. I tackled a fairly big retaining wall & foundation job today on my house thanks to all your very helpful advice in all your videos, and guess what? It was no big deal. You're a great teacher Mike, thanks again!
Thank you Dan, I appreciate it, mike
Nice transformation, Mike. This was sitcom length and much appreciated.
Thanks Brian, mike
I love Mike’s attitude he doesn’t say omg tear this foundation out, no good,but instead he did find a way to repair the foundation sturdy as new! A great attitude! No big deal!!
Thanks Margery, Mike
You can't miss that Wilkes-Barre / Scranton accent. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks, Mike
This was beautiful! You made me feel so confident to attack the project I need to do! Thank you Sir! #NoBigDeal
Thanks, you should do fine, .Mike
I love your videos. After watching then I feel like "it's no big deal!" I have learned a lot. Thank you Mike!
Thanks clever, mike
Mike's got a great approach...no big deal, simple, no big deal...we could all take a note and approach life the same way...no big deal, simple!
Thanks, I appreciate it, Mike
Thanks for your reassuring tone. It can get very stressful when you have foundation problems as a home owner.
Thanks, Mike
You’re like the Bob Ross of foundation repair, but most importantly, you do an amazing job with incredible knowledge in the field. Wish we had one of you here in Los Angeles.
Thanks Raven, Mike
Lol, I thought the same thing!! Bob Ross of masonry. Lol
"You go like this and it sticks.... It will go." lol I love this guy! Glad I found your channel!
Thanks Megan, mike
Thee most underrated channel.
Thanks Special agent, Mike
Every vid is perfect .. this one just popped up that i missed. Hope your week has been delightful and the weekend brings you a song to sing and play
Thanks Thor, Mike
No fancy talk and no fancy fix. “No big deal” mike. Thank you sir. I’m a young mason making a name for myself in philly. Thank you for your videos and know how
Thanks Josh, I appreciate it Mike
Glad I found this channel. Going to work on parging my foundation in a few week. I might even put in a new basement window after watching our videos. You have a new subscriber from Archbald, PA!!
Thanks Thomas, nice to hear from Archbald. Mike
Could use Mike at my house. After buying all the supplies I will need , and trying to get the stuff to my house , it would probably be best for me to leave this to Mike or a guy he could recommend. He makes it look so easy, but he has so much experience knowing what's normal setting and what's not , how deep to knock down, etc. I live in West Hazleton , Pa.
Mike, I immensely enjoyed your video. I sincerely appreciate how calmly you teach and EXPLAIN why and what your doing. I wish you could teach me everything I need to know about home repair.
Thanks timothy, I appreciate the kind words, Mike
Love this guy.
I had a quote on my concrete porch stoop that needs a repair and a step that needs repair the other week. They said be prepared to pay $20,000. 20 grand! I fix the stair myself and working the stoop right now. Probably gonna cost me $500 or so and my time. And now I have some more skills. No big deal!
Thanks Luke, Mike
some of the best videos on youtube, I have that exact coal/cement foundation on my garage, in Scranton, Pa.
Thanks John, mike
I have finished my concrete job for over a week now , and I'm still watching your videos , great stuff. Thanks Mike.
Thanks Tomas, Mike
I love your word " No Big Deal " , every time I called for service they all say "we have problem"
Thanks steven, Mike
Thanks Mike! I'm going to repoint my 120 year old stack stone foundation this year, thanks to you and your videos.
Thanks David, I am sure it will come out well, ain't no big deal, and you will save a ton of money, mike
NO BIG DEAL 😁 SAYS MIKE 🤗 LOVE IT AND WANT SOME MORE OF IT💯
Thanks Donny, Mike
Love this guy ...no nonsense, no drama " just fix what has to be fixed"
Thanks again , Mike
Mike is the Bob Ross of masonry. Thank you!
Thanks Rick, mike
Love watching your videos. I'm a novice with an old house, and I find myself using concrete a lot. Thanks for demystifying it for me. I love working with this stuff and see myself doing more and more with it and for other people as side jobs. "No big deal!"
Thanks Erick, mike
"just like a Dentist", Keep up the commentary Mike. Thanks for the explanations.
Thanks paul, mike
Love this guy! NO BIG DEAL!! I'm going to attempt this myself and I appreciate the "old school" way - thanks for taking the time to help out - looks great!
Thanks, Mike
This guy’s a hero.
Thanks William, mike
Wow!! what a difference!! sure looked a lot better when you were done. great video.
Thanks Sue, mike
Another great video Mike! Both insightful and entertaining. Your aim with trowin' cement is amazing! All my attempts would have missed the cracks 😄
Thanks again, mike
Mike could sell T shirts that say "Concrete Work, No Big Deal". I like Mike's attitude!
Thanks Dave, Mike
NO BIG DEAL!!!! I love this video.
Thanks Horny,, Mike
God bless you Mike. I was finally able to use your advice when repairing a part of my brick foundation a few weeks ago. Water wasn't flashed away and the mortar had all crumbled. It was satisfying work to build back up what had broken down.
Thanks Ida, I appreciate it, mike
Good job, Mike. I was waiting for your axe to come out.
Thanks Tim, mike
Thank you Mike, always good to see another project.
Thanks Mike, mike
Nice to see some integrity. Not rippen people off .. good stuff!
That's exactly what I thought. Most guys want to jack up and rebuild the whole foundation.
Thanks, Mike
Yep, the foundation is going to give a little through the years. Most of the time it's no big deal!! Keeping water drained away is the big deal. Great info, Mike.
Thanks yopa, Mike
Mike, thanks to you I was able to level my A/C on the side of my house using your teachings. It took about 100 lbs of cement to fill in under 1 side, and in the end, it looks like a single new monolithic block! I'm so happy.
Being an old timer myselt (84) I appreciate the "WIDOM OF THE AGES. ", Thanks . . . . .KISS: KEEP IT SIMPLE, SMART!
Thanks George, I appreciate hearing that, thanks Mike
Different generation this guy. Who understands value and craftmanship. Didn’t grow up in the world of scamming contractors.
Thanks Luke, Mike
A little paint really makes a difference !
Much like make up on a woman ;-)
Great video mike
Greetings from Denmark.
Thanks , very true, lol, mike
Unless you're happy with the face you were born with 😁
@@Susann1984 something no women have ever said...
@@mja8433 You've not been around all women though, have you? 😂
@@Susann1984 one can never know :D
Mike, as always, thanks for sharing, much appreciated! I have a question... whenever I have repaired a through-crack/split in a poured concrete foundation from 1960s wall in my house in New York in similar fashion you do in this video, the crack always develops a hairline crack which opens in the winter when the foundation shrinks and closes in the summer when the foundation expands. Is there a fix for this to make the repair not show a hairline crack in the winter? Have you experienced similar issue in your area? is it the type of cement/lime mix I'm using? I know the walls contracts and expands with seasons, so not sure what to do. BTW, you mention this in the end of the video (the shrinkage/expansion).
Hi biker,,, that sounds normal, even on solid foundations I see that, I use a silicone caulking with expansion qualities and paint over it, I seen new foundations with same problem, thanks mike
Mikes No Big Deal Cement repairs. Thank you for doing the video.
Thanks Metal, Mike
Love all your videos
4:05
Big Deal Contractor: I'll do it for $40,000
Mike: I'll do it for $400
"Ain't no big deal"
Thanks, again very true, mike
The Bob Ross of concrete repair….
Thanks Pete, I appreciate the kind words, Mike
Another great video Michael! thank you
He always does a great job👈
Thanks for all your videos Mike
Thanks k , Mike
Mesmerized by the skill and confidence of a True Craftsman!! I have the issue going into my Cold Cellar from outside... Century home in Ontario.. Thanks Mike... 🦜🦜🦚🦚Luv your Apprentice
Thanks gdb, Mike
Great video! I am looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Thanks Trenton, mike
Great video Mike. I have an H shaped crack in my crawl space foundation inside and outside and am doing some research on how to go about fixing it. Very informative and straight forward video. I appreciate you making it.
Thanks Tommy, Mike
I’ve never felt more prepared to do something I am totally unqualified to do on my home than I did after watching this video. The “no big deal” and the launching of the concrete at the wall got my adrenaline pumpin. This video is ***chefs kiss*** perfect. Thanks Mike, you’re the man!
Thanks, take your time. You will get it, practice on the part no one sees first, mike
Mike you are a great inspiration to us all. Thank you!
Thanks Adriah, mike
You did a great job with you video! Thank you!!
Thanks Dean, Mike
I love it! Great video! Thanks, Mike!
Thanks, Mike
I love "good-ol-boys", they don't rip you off.. They just want to help you out without breaking the bank. Great job :).
Thanks Cann, Mike
63 year old woman in pandemic needing to fix lots of stuff and "No big deal" has helped me so much to stop trying to do a "perfect" job. Thanks Mike.
Thanks again Karen, mike
The fix looks great. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, Mike
Thank you Mike, this is great information. God Bless you.
Thanks Bradley, mike
Thanks Mike. So important. Bravo.
Thanks , Mike
Nice job and excellent info Mike.... Thanks
Thanks Gary, mike
Another really informative session with Mike! Wow! Thanks so much!
Thanks Autumn, Mike
Mike I appreciate you and the time you take to teach us. Thank you ❤
Thanks Email, Mike
Nice to see you are still working and doing videos. Really enjoying watching them.
Thanks Pete, mike
Beautiful work!!😊😊🙏🏽❤️❤️
Thanks, again, Mike
Another great job Mike, love watching you work and love your style, agree 100% with your attatude , getting the job done and cheaply.
Thanks Rocco, no overkill, lol, mike
Looks so so good!!!
Thanks Kris, Mike
I'm a bit older than Mike and I do my research. Tim Carter has been my go-to guy for years, but Mike knows what he is doing. I love how he throws that mortar and it lands exactly where he wants it. Pleased to be a new subscriber!
Thanks Daniel, mike
Love that proverb! Been out a while, but I'm back! Thanks Mike,
Thanks Chad, mike
Thank you for sharing your talents and your honest.
Thanks Fern, mike
Awesome vids! Thanks for sharing
Thanks, Mike
Excellent job mike
Thanks Paul, mike
This is so great thank you! I will keep plugging away using your wisdom!
Thanks Paul, Mike
Great video Mike. Becoming a big fan. Thx Pal.
Thanks Jim, mike
See these are the people I have so much respect for. Not going to charge someone 10s of thousands of dollars for something that doesn’t need done. Just fix what needs fixing. One of the last honest contractors still out there. Keep up the good sir. Great job.
Thanks Brandon, Mike
I really enjoy your videos !!! Keep up the great content and thanks for passing along your years of knowledge!
Thanks John, Mike
I love watching you excellent work, Mike thank you for sharing it with us.
Thanks msheart, Mike
That was a GREAT video, thank you.
Thanks Chris, Mike
excellent as usual Mike.
Thanks Tech, Mike
You are an absolute legend Mike. Thank you sir!
Thanks Mick, I appreciate the kind words, Mike
Mike is awesome! I learn something with every video! Thank you Sir!
Thanks Thomas, Mike