I seriously can’t watch this. I would never buy a house I know this guy did masonry work on. All he does is cover shit up, it may look ok but it’s all going to fall out as soon as he’s down the street.
@Rodney, Not necessarily. Mike is a veteran and he knows what he’s doing. If something isn’t falling apart, why redo the whole foundation? Some thins can be patched and last for another 10-15 years. Plus he’s saving homeowners a lot of money by showing them how the work is done. Trust me, most “professionals” from Angies etc will do almost the exact same thing but charge you way more.
I am a 64 year-old lady with cinder block foundation on my porch steps. They need sealer or something since winter is coming. So, I started watching your videos and find them fascinating. I watch from start to finish. I am going to give the cement a try because there are a lot of places where it just got filled in with mortar or something and it's crumbling. You are an inspiration. Thank you for your videos. I enjoy them very much.
I think this was one of your best videos for demonstrating the concept of "patch job" to the max, Mike. It was kind of a "greatest hits" album of techniques, from "ya gotta wet it," to "if it ain't loose, we're gonna leave it," to painting with Portland and "no big deal." All that was missing was the trusty axe - although that foundation looked so far gone that hitting it with the axe might have brought the whole house down. I'm sure the owner was very happy with the Combat Finish. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
It's great to watch a second generation 'old school' mason, A true craftsman for sure. Thank you for posting so many informative and entertaining videos. Your not 'Making a big deal out of it' or 'Winning any trophy's'' but i can't begin to tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos...
Incredible work as always Mike. You make it look so simple. Just another Artist with a trowel and a brush. Just Masonry style. ❤️ It looks absolutely beautiful ❤️ I love the Swedish finish
He says "I'm not gonna make a big deal out of it" as half of the wall gets chipped away and there is vertical crack the height of my daughter in the wall. Holy cow that wall is in bad shape. Mike is awesome. I love his step by step explanation of how to repair masonry. Still trying to figure out why he did not cut along the mortar joint for some of the cinder blocks and just replace them. I know you can't do it for all of them, but some could be completely replaced.
@@MikeHaduck Yeah, if they want to see pretty perfect blocks then they would need you to build a new block wall from scratch. The way you did it was practical and they didn't need to sell one of their kidneys to pay for the repair. Lol
There are the youtube videos that we need! This is where we learn something in life that is useful not something that is a waste of time. Thank you for being informative and direct. I’d love to spend a day working with you!
My phone crashed scrolling throughout all the mostly great comments omg. Its great to see good people doing good work. Thank you again for the lesson Mike
I love the way you show good old American ingenuity, how the old timers did it, where the materials come from and how we should strive to be resourceful with our techniques and materials not perfect (as there’s no such thing). As always, it’s a pleasure to watch you work and teach.
My house was built in 1956, it has boring cinder block exterior mostly, this swedish combat stucco finish would probably make the place look more modern if I ever get time to do it.
Mike, thank you for all your masonry videos. By following you I have become much more comfortable and proficient working with cement! I installed all new basement windows using your methods myself and saved hundreds! So thank you!!!
Mike, your videos have helped me very much. Living in upstate NY the weather is similar to yours. I did my foundation over last summer and because of you I have gotten many comments. THANK YOU!
Mike Haduck is the kinda Boss you'd be glad to work for to learn all the knowledge and wisdom Mike has to teach. I have to rewatch this video and take notes as I'm planning on repairing the appearance of a old 1950's block home. One question I see is how far below the ground level should we plaster to help prevent water ? The combat finish would make this block home look a bit more modern and fancy. Thanks for all you do Mike. Here in Florida.
Hi Michael, I don't think there is many basements in Florida, but it all depends on if you are getting water in the basement or not, if not I just go down about 5 inches and make sure the raingutters are good and land is pitched away from the house, thanks Mike
Hey Mike, You are a true artist! Absolutely incredible job! As an old retired golf course superintendent in Kansas City, Missouri, I truly appreciate your knowledge and experience! I hope you're doing well and enjoying Florida! I'm looking forward to seeing more videos! God bless you, Kevin Barron
Very effective technique, with great looking end results.. Time consuming labored work.. No one can say that "Mike Haduck" is a stranger to hard work.. Much Love & respect for the sharing of your experience and knowledge.. Always enjoy watching and learning from your videos Mike*..💯💖💞🎥🎬🎶👍👌✌️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😎🇺🇲
Love learning from the old timers, no over complications at all. Love the bonding tip using Portland cement. Now they sell specific bonding agents just for you to have something extra to spend
Step 1. Clean old wall Step 2. Fill gaps with brick and thick mortar Step 3. Don't make a big deal about it Step 4. Paint wall with wet mortar Step 5. Don't make a big deal about it. ...so far so good
Mike, Now that is making g a silk purse out of a show's ear... I have watched this video more than a couple time as I have a sow's ear, a previous owner left behind. But you have shown me what to do for this project and others.... THANKS... and GOD BLESS.. Ernie
Today I poured a step. Followed what Mike has shown in his videos. Took me a while concrete landing had sunk 2 and 1/2 inches on one side . Tried to raise it up but impossible . The step up on one side was 12 inches. But Mike says no big deal its concrete. So I split the difference. Now the step up the rise is 5 1/2 on one side and 6 inches bnb on the other . The step is 12 inches. Now I see why he has the pointed trowel in his hand all the time it does magic. You can tell I am a rookie but Mike gave me the courage to at least try. At 74 I should be relaxing but it's not my style. Thanks Mike , I had a screw up. I waited a little too long to round the edge of the step. But still got it done by muscling the concrete edge . We shall see tomorrow. No big deal I will fix it somehow.
Couldn't find anything like this on the internet. I have cinderblock porch were some blocks have eroded away. Thank you so much Mike, I feel confident to tackle this project on my own now.
I almost died when I saw you mixing that by hand. You must have great core strength. I'm doing all this stuff on my house and boy what a learning journey.
Great Video Mike I Like How The finishing work turned out: Your Videos Always Take Me Back to The 70s When I Was Doing Concrete Work For An Old Timer , Whom I Started Working For Free To Get My Feet In The Door. He Would Buy Me A 7 Eleven Big Gulp & A Bag Of Work Horse Chewing Tobacco On The Way To The Job, And I Was Happy As A Lark All Day Long.
Mike I built a lot of things with my hands. Consider myself a fairly decent fabricator. Masonry work to me is extremely difficult. You make it look easy. I know it takes an enormous amount of practice to be good at it. I enjoy watching your videos and I've learned a lot from you so thank you very much. Happy Thanksgiving Mike!
So, Mike. In the beginning of the video you showed the crumbling block wall of a porch/deck patio, what do those broken and cracked blocks say about the strength and integrity of that structure. Will it be safe or safer, when you replace broken blocks that need to be replaced and repair the ones that need to be repaired?
Always learn a lot or a little something, from watching your old & new videos..Thank You for making & posting these videos Mike*.. Very informative knowledge in all your videos..💯🎥🎬🎶👍👌✌️💖💞⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🇺🇲😊🥰
I enjoy watching your videos Mike patched up my Foundation last year from watching your videos keep them coming Mike if you ever in Pittsburgh give me a heads up I'll buy you lunch and a beer
Just wanna say this is so cool I’m a level 2 apprentice working towards red seal and sometimes there isn’t time for demonstrations so i find it very helpful that you provide us with videos just like this!
I love your videos and know of your area well as I grew up above Carbondale. I currently have a house in Bethlehem which is need of some masonry work in Basement Your knowledge is really helpful.
Mr. Haduck, after watching some of your videos, This 66 year old set out to repair a shed slab that I had poured last year. Although the footprint was not large, the shed was relatively tall. I was concerned that leaching aggregate from around the shed's perimeter could eventually undermine one of its supports. Armed with your experience, I completed the repair in approximately 5 hours. As a result, I am confident in the fix and elated at the results. I know that you have done some great videos from your worldly travels. How about a trip to NASA to find out how they will eventually form masonry structures on the Moon or Mars. Thank you and may God Bless you and your family.
You can tell a true mason by their technique and confidence. True masons will always know the tricks and tips on how to do these things. If you watch other mason videos you'll find guys in the 20s-40s trying to act like they know what theyre doing and you can tell right away by their technique, the material they use, and how they mix it that they dont know much about masonry. Glad I found your channel. Btw I'm from Scranton, PA. I thought I recognized your accent, and as soon as you started talking about rocks and coal I was certain you were a NEPA guy.
I would hate to see the job Mike would have to make a "BIG DEAL" over.... YIKS... the building would have to be falling down! Mike's skills are amazing.... I learn something with each video and I watch them several times.... Thanks Mike!
always superb videos and I know it's a lot of extra work on top of doing the actual work ... me and my 6 year old son enjoy them and he wants a tshirt ... he's too small yet .... THANKS MIKE!
Mike show the best way to do an inexpensive patch job......and make it look beautiful.... reminder this is a patch job and hes doing the best way to save money. To take it all out and probably new footing and everything huge money.
@@MikeHaduck you show a great way for a home owner to do things...and save money.... I cant believe u still bust concrete out by hand lol. I would take my mini there even for a 10foot sidewalk.......
Where I live all companies would have only given the option for piers..anytime there is a crack they say foundation repair even when your foundation is leveled. When there are ways like you show that can fix it. I wish there was a you in every city across America.
Hey Mike thanks alot I love how you make it look so easy..I a jamaican and we use alot of concrete in my country and the techniques you used are similar. I also learn a new trick thank you..
Good job restoring the serious damage to the cylinder blocks. Should have probably been replaced ? 🤔. Looks great as always. We thoughly enjoy your great videos 🙏
I love how the white birch trees reclaim the old coal hills. My relatives live in Jim Thorpe PA and Lansford PA. All the white birch trees grow over the ugly coal hills that were left there. It was ugly now it is beautiful. Or as Mike would say with his accent Beat I Full!!!
After you finished filling the holes in the cinder block stair section, you plastered over that entire section of cinder blocks to make a scratch coat. Did you use the same mix that you used as mortar to do the repairs of the holes: 2 buckets sand + 1/2 bucket S Mortar + 1/2 bucket portland to plaster the scratch coat on the cinder block stairs? [You said you were going to get some "cement" to put a scratch coat on, but didn't say what kind of cement.]
This video taught me finally i understand why different types of stone foundation exist in different areas. Up here in central CT we have ledge and lots of rocks in our soil that are round and about a foot round. Makes sense why my foundation is bigger rocks. Thanks for that snippet of thw mountain i enjoyed that
Never thought I would have disagreed with Mike, but the base coat or broom finish looks far better than the "Swedish" "Combat" look! That is way too much "ratchet." Your skill could've made this train-wreck look like Anything! I understand this was a budget job for dear sweet Granny, but we come here to see your mad skills, absorb your knowledge, and hopefully tool a job of our own. Keep slinging it, and thank you!
Also, after you painted the mine rock wall with Portland + water paint, you covered the mine rock wall with "stiffer cement". Was the stiffer cement made from Portland paint with less water to make it stiffer, OR was it the 2 parts sand + 1/2 part S mortar + 1/2 part Portland mix? Also, you came back after 9 days and added a 2nd coat of "cement." Was it the 2 parts sand + 1/2 part S mortar + 1/2 part Portland mix, OR something else? I could easily mess this up.
I like your attitude. We're not making a big deal about that! 😃 Interesting, all your years of doing this you don't even have to measure any of your materials. Neat!
Hey Mike my husband & I just sit here enthralled watching your artistry. He’s from your area & the 2 of you sound like each other. You guys have that Northeastern PA accent. But this is SO INTERESTING! We’ve watched your Machu Picchu videos, the Archeological digs in PA (who knew, PA had folks living here millions of years ago? Anyway, when you’re spraying to wet-down the stones or block after you’ve thrown some cement mix, would you use a wider, more gentle spray so as not to flush-out the mix you just put in? Just wondering. Such interesting videos…we appreciate your work & the time you’re sharing with people.
Hi Deni, I got a video out called " should I wet it first?", Mike haduck, brick and block almost never when laying, good to hear from the locals who understand the same nepa language, lol, Mike
With all the junk going on in the world, it's nice to watch a relaxing Mike Haduck Masonry video:) hit the spot.
Thanks Joni, mike
Well Mike will just take all the junk going on in the world and use it to fill in the holes in a foundation
Got that right 👍
I seriously can’t watch this. I would never buy a house I know this guy did masonry work on. All he does is cover shit up, it may look ok but it’s all going to fall out as soon as he’s down the street.
@Rodney, Not necessarily. Mike is a veteran and he knows what he’s doing. If something isn’t falling apart, why redo the whole foundation? Some thins can be patched and last for another 10-15 years. Plus he’s saving homeowners a lot of money by showing them how the work is done. Trust me, most “professionals” from Angies etc will do almost the exact same thing but charge you way more.
I am a 64 year-old lady with cinder block foundation on my porch steps. They need sealer or something since winter is coming. So, I started watching your videos and find them fascinating. I watch from start to finish. I am going to give the cement a try because there are a lot of places where it just got filled in with mortar or something and it's crumbling. You are an inspiration. Thank you for your videos. I enjoy them very much.
Thanks donot,, Mike
What I love about mike is that he doesn’t make a big deal out of it.
Thanks Kurt, Mike
Mike is like the Bob Ross of masonry. Been loving these videos.
Thanks, Mike
Love watching mike he’s my old school guy, everyone’s wise old grandfather
Thanks Ben, mike
I think this was one of your best videos for demonstrating the concept of "patch job" to the max, Mike. It was kind of a "greatest hits" album of techniques, from "ya gotta wet it," to "if it ain't loose, we're gonna leave it," to painting with Portland and "no big deal." All that was missing was the trusty axe - although that foundation looked so far gone that hitting it with the axe might have brought the whole house down. I'm sure the owner was very happy with the Combat Finish. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
Tha is Bill, I appreciate it, Mike
And who can forget such classics as "We're not gonna win any trophy's"
Been doing a lot of patch work myself lately. When I don’t want to get going I just watch one of your videos. Your a great motivator. Many thanks 🙏🏼
Thanks Buzz, Mike
Mike is the man!! “Not going to make a big deal of it though”..... he helps us out so much!! Appreciate you Mike
Thanks Jerry, Mike
It's great to watch a second generation 'old school' mason, A true craftsman for sure. Thank you for posting so many informative and entertaining videos. Your not 'Making a big deal out of it' or 'Winning any trophy's'' but i can't begin to tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos...
Thanks Ed, I appreciate it, mike
Thanks for turning masonry into something we can all do and understand. These foundation videos really bailed me out. Thanks Mike!
Thanks Lon, Mike
Incredible work as always Mike. You make it look so simple. Just another Artist with a trowel and a brush. Just Masonry style. ❤️ It looks absolutely beautiful ❤️ I love the Swedish finish
Thanks Belle, mike
He says "I'm not gonna make a big deal out of it" as half of the wall gets chipped away and there is vertical crack the height of my daughter in the wall. Holy cow that wall is in bad shape. Mike is awesome. I love his step by step explanation of how to repair masonry. Still trying to figure out why he did not cut along the mortar joint for some of the cinder blocks and just replace them. I know you can't do it for all of them, but some could be completely replaced.
Hi Thomas, it's not worth the time, best to just go over the whole thing with the stucco, its faster and cheaper, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck Yeah, if they want to see pretty perfect blocks then they would need you to build a new block wall from scratch. The way you did it was practical and they didn't need to sell one of their kidneys to pay for the repair. Lol
@@illestofdemall13 ain't that the truth. Good for Mike
There are the youtube videos that we need! This is where we learn something in life that is useful not something that is a waste of time.
Thank you for being informative and direct. I’d love to spend a day working with you!
Thanks Corey, Mike
My phone crashed scrolling throughout all the mostly great comments omg. Its great to see good people doing good work. Thank you again for the lesson Mike
Thanks tgc,, Mike
My husband watches you all the time. He has learned so much from your techniques. Keep up the good work
Thanks Samantha, Mike
Mike, thank you for your amazing videos. I've been a mason for over 20 years in Florida, and I learned something new from every video.
Thanks Jessie, I appreciate hearing that from a professional, Mike
Hi Mike - thanks from the UK for your content. It's really informative/useful but also very satisfying to watch. Take care, Ben
Thanks Ben, Mike
I love the way you show good old American ingenuity, how the old timers did it, where the materials come from and how we should strive to be resourceful with our techniques and materials not perfect (as there’s no such thing). As always, it’s a pleasure to watch you work and teach.
Thanks Arnold, Mike
My house was built in 1956, it has boring cinder block exterior mostly, this swedish combat stucco finish would probably make the place look more modern if I ever get time to do it.
Thanks Samuel, Mike
The Language you use is what makes this channel watchable, always to the point 👍
Thanks, I appreciate that, Mike
Mike, thank you for all your masonry videos. By following you I have become much more comfortable and proficient working with cement! I installed all new basement windows using your methods myself and saved hundreds! So thank you!!!
Thank you Thomas, mike
I never knew masonry was such an art. You’re so talented. Your videos are better than Painting with Bob Ross!
Thanks for the kind words, Mike
Great video mike as always I’m not a mason by far but your videos help me on my 120 year old home keep the videos coming thanks again
Thanks, mike
Mike, your videos have helped me very much. Living in upstate NY the weather is similar to yours. I did my foundation over last summer and because of you I have gotten many comments. THANK YOU!
Thanks Mark, I appreciate hearing that mike
I was born in Syracuse. Very harsh winters there.
I really like your down to earth attitude. Thank you for posting this video!
Thanks Jomar, Mike
Combat finish , I really like that one. I'll never forget that.
Thanks Timothy, mike
Basic (down to the "root cause" level) information and intelligence, and applicability. Learning a lot. Thank you, Mike.
Thanks, Mike
Thanks for making the videos longer. Lots of detail is great!
Thanks Jim, mike
You do deserve a trophy for all your work Mike!
Thanks again, mike
I learn how to plaster part of my basement floor by watching Mike. Thanks Mike u the man.
Thanks Nancy, Mike
You’re always there when I need some help/pointers/ideas!!
Thanks RD, Mike
Love when he say I’m not gonna make a big deal out of it, I laugh every time he say it. Love how easy he makes it look.
Thanks Donna, Mike
Love the old school work
Thanks Marty, mike
Mike Haduck is the kinda Boss you'd be glad to work for to learn all the knowledge and wisdom Mike has to teach. I have to rewatch this video and take notes as I'm planning on repairing the appearance of a old 1950's block home. One question I see is how far below the ground level should we plaster
to help prevent water ? The combat finish would make this block home look a bit more modern and fancy. Thanks for all you do Mike. Here in Florida.
Hi Michael, I don't think there is many basements in Florida, but it all depends on if you are getting water in the basement or not, if not I just go down about 5 inches and make sure the raingutters are good and land is pitched away from the house, thanks Mike
Hey Mike,
You are a true artist! Absolutely incredible job! As an old retired golf course superintendent in Kansas City, Missouri, I truly appreciate your knowledge and experience!
I hope you're doing well and enjoying Florida! I'm looking forward to seeing more videos!
God bless you,
Kevin Barron
Thanks again kevin,, Mike
Another satisfied customer. Great job Mike
Thanks Mickey, mike
Very effective technique, with great looking end results.. Time consuming labored work.. No one can say that "Mike Haduck" is a stranger to hard work.. Much Love & respect for the sharing of your experience and knowledge.. Always enjoy watching and learning from your videos Mike*..💯💖💞🎥🎬🎶👍👌✌️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😎🇺🇲
Thanks david,, Mike
Love learning from the old timers, no over complications at all. Love the bonding tip using Portland cement. Now they sell specific bonding agents just for you to have something extra to spend
Thanks, Mike
Talk about "silk purse out of a sows ear",wow.
Thanks Henry, mike
And he said it was no big deal
Step 1. Clean old wall
Step 2. Fill gaps with brick and thick mortar
Step 3. Don't make a big deal about it
Step 4. Paint wall with wet mortar
Step 5. Don't make a big deal about it.
...so far so good
Thanks Brandon, mike
Excellent job and video Mike. All your skills and tips aside, your editing skills are excellent too Mike.
Thanks Bitter Truth, mike
In Mike we trust!!....I turned on my daughters to trying your techniques on their houses.....keep in comin buddy!!....we're all watchin......
Thanks Mark, Mike
Experience is a great teacher! Thanks.
Thanks John, mike
Mike, Now that is making g a silk purse out of a show's ear... I have watched this video more than a couple time as I have a sow's ear, a previous owner left behind. But you have shown me what to do for this project and others.... THANKS... and GOD BLESS.. Ernie
Thanks Ernie, God bless also, Mike
Today I poured a step. Followed what Mike has shown in his videos. Took me a while concrete landing had sunk 2 and 1/2 inches on one side . Tried to raise it up but impossible . The step up on one side was 12 inches. But Mike says no big deal its concrete. So I split the difference. Now the step up the rise is 5 1/2 on one side and 6 inches bnb on the other . The step is 12 inches. Now I see why he has the pointed trowel in his hand all the time it does magic. You can tell I am a rookie but Mike gave me the courage to at least try. At 74 I should be relaxing but it's not my style. Thanks Mike , I had a screw up. I waited a little too long to round the edge of the step. But still got it done by muscling the concrete edge . We shall see tomorrow. No big deal I will fix it somehow.
Hi Terry, that's how it goes, 99% perspiration 1% inspiration and you always win, thanks mike
One of my favorite videos from you, looks great.
Thanks mrjumbly, Mike
Couldn't find anything like this on the internet. I have cinderblock porch were some blocks have eroded away. Thank you so much Mike, I feel confident to tackle this project on my own now.
Thanks, Mike
I almost died when I saw you mixing that by hand. You must have great core strength. I'm doing all this stuff on my house and boy what a learning journey.
Thanks peep, I am sure you will do fine, Mike
gosh I wish you were closer to pittsburgh. I am having such a rough time finding a mason.
James, it a dying trade, too many laws rules and regs, I wont work in a lot of areas thanks mike
Great Video Mike I Like How The finishing work turned out: Your Videos Always Take Me Back to The 70s When I Was Doing Concrete Work For An Old Timer , Whom I Started Working For Free To Get My Feet In The Door. He Would Buy Me A 7 Eleven Big Gulp & A Bag Of Work Horse Chewing Tobacco On The Way To The Job, And I Was Happy As A Lark All Day Long.
Thanks Bill, good story, I hear a lot of that, the old timers are disappearing, I miss them, Mike
I'm going to have to watch this twice thanks for posting
Thanks Savio, Mike
Mike I built a lot of things with my hands. Consider myself a fairly decent fabricator. Masonry work to me is extremely difficult. You make it look easy. I know it takes an enormous amount of practice to be good at it. I enjoy watching your videos and I've learned a lot from you so thank you very much. Happy Thanksgiving Mike!
Thanks Dave Happy Thanksgiving also, mike
Thank you so much for your training videos. I am going to patch my driveway and I want to thank you for your training.
Thanks Sheila, Mike
Always wondered how this finish was done, it’s the stucco finish on my 1927 house. The combat finish and now I know, thanks for posting!
Thanks, mike
So, Mike. In the beginning of the video you showed the crumbling block wall of a porch/deck patio, what do those broken and cracked blocks say about the strength and integrity of that structure. Will it be safe or safer, when you replace broken blocks that need to be replaced and repair the ones that need to be repaired?
Hi Tashtan, I never had a problem or callback on the way I do it, thanks mike
Always learn a lot or a little something, from watching your old & new videos..Thank You for making & posting these videos Mike*.. Very informative knowledge in all your videos..💯🎥🎬🎶👍👌✌️💖💞⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🇺🇲😊🥰
Thanks david,, Mike
I enjoy watching your videos Mike patched up my Foundation last year from watching your videos keep them coming Mike if you ever in Pittsburgh give me a heads up I'll buy you lunch and a beer
Thank Mikey, I appreciate that, mike
Just wanna say this is so cool I’m a level 2 apprentice working towards red seal and sometimes there isn’t time for demonstrations so i find it very helpful that you provide us with videos just like this!
Thanks Jacob, Mike
I love these videos,Im redoing my stone basement,learned how to by watching Mike's videos,thx for teaching me😀❤️
Thanks Charlie, Mike
@@MikeHaduck ur very welcome sir
I love your videos and know of your area well as I grew up above Carbondale. I currently have a house in Bethlehem which is need of some masonry work in Basement Your knowledge is really helpful.
Thanks Pete, Mike
Mr. Haduck, after watching some of your videos, This 66 year old set out to repair a shed slab that I had poured last year. Although the footprint was not large, the shed was relatively tall. I was concerned that leaching aggregate from around the shed's perimeter could eventually undermine one of its supports. Armed with your experience, I completed the repair in approximately 5 hours. As a result, I am confident in the fix and elated at the results. I know that you have done some great videos from your worldly travels. How about a trip to NASA to find out how they will eventually form masonry structures on the Moon or Mars. Thank you and may God Bless you and your family.
Thanks M, God bless, Mike
You can tell a true mason by their technique and confidence. True masons will always know the tricks and tips on how to do these things. If you watch other mason videos you'll find guys in the 20s-40s trying to act like they know what theyre doing and you can tell right away by their technique, the material they use, and how they mix it that they dont know much about masonry. Glad I found your channel.
Btw I'm from Scranton, PA. I thought I recognized your accent, and as soon as you started talking about rocks and coal I was certain you were a NEPA guy.
Thanks Chris, When we talk people think we are from a different country, lol, Mike
I would hate to see the job Mike would have to make a "BIG DEAL" over.... YIKS... the building would have to be falling down! Mike's skills are amazing.... I learn something with each video and I watch them several times.... Thanks Mike!
Thanks Ernie, I appreciate it, mike
There's plenty of Sins on that job 😎. Excellent video as always 🙏. God bless 🙏
Thanks again, Mike
Thanks Mike!! Really enjoyed watching you work. I learned a lot.
Thanks, Mike
always superb videos and I know it's a lot of extra work on top of doing the actual work ... me and my 6 year old son enjoy them and he wants a tshirt ... he's too small yet .... THANKS MIKE!
Thanks Thor, mike
Mike show the best way to do an inexpensive patch job......and make it look beautiful.... reminder this is a patch job and hes doing the best way to save money. To take it all out and probably new footing and everything huge money.
Thanks Gabe, very true, mike
@@MikeHaduck you show a great way for a home owner to do things...and save money.... I cant believe u still bust concrete out by hand lol. I would take my mini there even for a 10foot sidewalk.......
Where I live all companies would have only given the option for piers..anytime there is a crack they say foundation repair even when your foundation is leveled. When there are ways like you show that can fix it. I wish there was a you in every city across America.
Thanks ,I appreciate the kind words, Mike
Hey Mike thanks alot I love how you make it look so easy..I a jamaican and we use alot of concrete in my country and the techniques you used are similar. I also learn a new trick thank you..
Thanks leaten,,,Mike
Combat finish looks great!! Thanks Mike
Thanks again Charlie, Mike
Hey Mike,
First, a late Happy Easter greetings to you and your loved ones. May God bless you always.
Thanks for all you do. I have learned so much.
Thanks Mike, God bless also, mike
Good job restoring the serious damage to the cylinder blocks. Should have probably been replaced ? 🤔.
Looks great as always. We thoughly enjoy your great videos 🙏
Thanks lizza, Mike
I love how the white birch trees reclaim the old coal hills. My relatives live in Jim Thorpe PA and Lansford PA. All the white birch trees grow over the ugly coal hills that were left there. It was ugly now it is beautiful. Or as Mike would say with his accent Beat I Full!!!
Thanks , mike
Another great job mike I always learn something from your work
Thanks Paul, mike
You’re an artist Mike , makes me wish I would have learned masonry instead of doing electrical work for 46 years . Maybe in my next life .
Hi Chris, it's a dying trade, but nice to know, thanks Mike
Great video, a lot of great information that you wouldn't easily find unless you've worked in the industry.
Thanks Rich, Mike
Great video. Thanks for posting it.
Thanks Francisco, Mike
No time wasted. Love it.
Thanks duo, Mike
After you finished filling the holes in the cinder block stair section, you plastered over that entire section of cinder blocks to make a scratch coat. Did you use the same mix that you used as mortar to do the repairs of the holes: 2 buckets sand + 1/2 bucket S Mortar + 1/2 bucket portland to plaster the scratch coat on the cinder block stairs? [You said you were going to get some "cement" to put a scratch coat on, but didn't say what kind of cement.]
Hi Exeter, yes it was the same mix I used to do the patching, thanks Mike
This video taught me finally i understand why different types of stone foundation exist in different areas. Up here in central CT we have ledge and lots of rocks in our soil that are round and about a foot round. Makes sense why my foundation is bigger rocks. Thanks for that snippet of thw mountain i enjoyed that
Thanks Jeremy, Mike
Great job again Mikey! Tks!👍👌
Thanks Lenny, Mike
Mike nice to see a pro 👍👍👍do the job right keep posted thanks 👏👏👏
Thanks Edward, Mike
I love the tee shirt at the end
"Aint no big deal
Just get it done."
My grandad would say
Nothin to it but to do it
Hi Dylan, I like that, thanks, Mike
Most beautiful thing I've seen all day.
Thanks, Mike
You’re a legend Mike!
Thanks Zach, Mike
That looks fantastic!
Thanks Mark, Mike
Hope your back stays healthy as just watching makes mine scream in pain,
Hi Darrell, I hear you , Mike
Never thought I would have disagreed with Mike, but the base coat or broom finish looks far better than the "Swedish" "Combat" look! That is way too much "ratchet." Your skill could've made this train-wreck look like Anything! I understand this was a budget job for dear sweet Granny, but we come here to see your mad skills, absorb your knowledge, and hopefully tool a job of our own. Keep slinging it, and thank you!
Thanks Geo, on those kind of jobs with the foundation in and out its a good way to hide things plus it's easy to fix and match, thanks Mike
Also, after you painted the mine rock wall with Portland + water paint, you covered the mine rock wall with "stiffer cement". Was the stiffer cement made from Portland paint with less water to make it stiffer, OR was it the 2 parts sand + 1/2 part S mortar + 1/2 part Portland mix?
Also, you came back after 9 days and added a 2nd coat of "cement." Was it the 2 parts sand + 1/2 part S mortar + 1/2 part Portland mix, OR something else?
I could easily mess this up.
It was all 2 parts sand and 1/2 part s mortar and 1/2 part portland, thanks Mike
Mike, you make it look so easy..awesome video.
Thanks Sergio, mike
Good job Mike!
Thanks again, Mike
EXCELLENT ! NOW , I , KNOW THE TRUTH AND WHAT THE REAL COST IS.. THANK YOU MIKE !
Thanks Lacy, Mike
I like your attitude. We're not making a big deal about that! 😃 Interesting, all your years of doing this you don't even have to measure any of your materials. Neat!
Thanks Renee, Mike
I am very pleased how well it came out!!!
Thanks, mike
Always enjoyed your vids
Thanks thunder, Mike
Hi Mike. The weather in New York is still plenty good for this work. Thank you.
Wendy
Thanks wendy, mike
This was the video I was looking for
Thanks, Mike
fantastic explanation great video thanks Mike👍👍👍
Thanks Anthony, Mike
Really beautiful work, by the way!
Thanks Oliver, Mike
Hey Mike my husband & I just sit here enthralled watching your artistry. He’s from your area & the 2 of you sound like each other. You guys have that Northeastern PA accent. But this is SO INTERESTING!
We’ve watched your Machu Picchu videos, the Archeological digs in PA (who knew, PA had folks living here millions of years ago?
Anyway, when you’re spraying to wet-down the stones or block after you’ve thrown some cement mix, would you use a wider, more gentle spray so as not to flush-out the mix you just put in? Just wondering.
Such interesting videos…we appreciate your work & the time you’re sharing with people.
Hi Deni, I got a video out called " should I wet it first?", Mike haduck, brick and block almost never when laying, good to hear from the locals who understand the same nepa language, lol, Mike
@@MikeHaduck Yep, just watched it. Such good work.