BUILDING STONE & MASONRY STEPS (Part 18) Mike Haduck

[@desktorp]

If there is one lesson I have learned from Mike Haduck, it's that it's not a big deal and I shouldn't make a project out of it. Thanks, Mike!

[@adamswan3991]

Me trimming my mustache "don't make a big deal out of it..."

[@mbrum3230]

There is a lot of wisdom in those words.

[@leoamattnet4822]

And don't forget to wet it first

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks desktorp,, Mike

[@Richard-qs8dn]

I recognized the place, looked at your playlist and found the video you posted 13 years ago.
According to the 👍, I hade watched the video. Unfortunately I didn't make an comment, could have bee fun to see what my words were back then.
Safe to say since I'm still watching your TH-cam channel 13 years later, I was convinced and a true fan of yours.
And worth mentioning. For all those years, your the only masonry I have watched.
Why fix something when it ain't broken?
Thank you so much again Mike 🤝
Greetings from Norway.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Nice to hear from Norway,, Mike

[@speedracer2336]

Thanks Master Mason Mike, this vid reminds me of your early days on TH-cam!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks speedracer,, Mike

[@PLATINUMCASTLE813]

Dear Mr. @Mike Haduck Masonry, you're so awesome and a master in your field of occupation 4-sure!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Plantinum, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@T.E.P.]

Thanks again for all the vids Mike
Cool you are in FL
I’ve been going back and forth from Minneapolis and Tampa/StPete for 20 years
This is a very special video to see the work from other vids in this video and the birds singing like Angels

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks TEP, Mike

[@troyweatherford9874]

Happy to see a new video!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Troy, Mike

[@guillermojacques6671]

Great looking job Mike. I can't believe you're up to 18 for this series. I've watched every one several times. Wealth of information in them.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks guill, Mike

[@rosebprepper777]

Mike I've been watching your videos for a while now you make it look so easy we have to fix our stone foundation I'm am pretty sure we could do the job you have given me inspiration so we could do this the problem we have is time my husband works in the oil field and he is gone 14 days and home 6 please keep us in your thoughts and prayers that everything turns out well ill update you when the job gets done thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

@rosebprepper777 hi rose, I am sure you will do fine,, thanks mike

[@mister_kos]

Beautiful work, Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks mister kos,, Mike

[@roccoconte2960]

Ah finally a real Mike Haduck video I've been waiting for these now for months please more Mike love it and miss ya.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks rocco,, Mike

[@jacobhillanbrand7988]

The stone looks alot better then the brick. Great job Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks jacob,, Mike

[@thomasheller1526]

Love that look! Looks like it was there for years!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks thomas,, Mike

[@stuartfarrell6729]

just finished up a set just like this yesterday glad i watched a lot of your other videos to learn about portland

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks stuart,, Mike

[@richardquinn8148]

Absolute quality as always. You make it I’ll watch it, love it Mike keep up the good work my friend.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks richard, Mike

[@krowraven7]

awesome video "whatever fits and whatever works that's what your gonna use.. dont make a big deal out of it." Thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks krowraven,, Mike

[@ebw_servant_of_GOD]

Brother your work is so nice. Yet you make it look so easy... But the truth is it is as you have said many times, practice before you do the actual job...
You are the MASTER MASON and everyone watching learns from the BEST ... GOD BLESS BROTHER and enjoy the SUN AND FUN IN FLORIDA 🎉
Ernie

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ernie, God bless, Mike

[@pitpat8292]

Mike, thank you brother! I always learn so much from you. You are a great teacher.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks pitpat,, Mike

[@FindanDandy]

Mike best of luck and good life to you switching from cold old PA to lovely warm Florida. Condolences for your Dad.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Findan,, Mike

[@1clinkerman]

Very happy to see a new video! Thank you, Mr. Haduck. Cheers from East Tennessee.
Jamie Tyree

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jamie,, Mike

[@brianhutchins1039]

I'm learning so much from your videos Mike thank you so much for making them your very good at what you do I consider you my master or I'm the apprentice you are a wealth of knowledge an I'm appreciate you giving it out to us that wanna learn how to do projects

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks brian,, Mike

[@brickbybric]

Very nice set of steps Mike .

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks brickbybrick,, Mike

[@Traderjoe]

It’s good to see you have a backlog and older videos of new installations Mike! Unless they are sending Pennsylvania blue stone down to Florida 😅

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Joe, yep, I still have a backlog, thanks Mike

[@brianmoore5498]

you make it look so easy Mike! Excellent work

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks brian,, Mike

[@joedominick7517]

Mike ,you make it look so easy! Thanks for the lesson.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joe, Mike

[@65csx83]

Yes, you're right. I don't want to make a mess. It just seems to happen anyway. Good job on the vid. Excellent job on the job.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks 65csx,, Mike

[@billmarino4360]

Great video, I always learn something watching Mike. Glad he’s got an apprentice senior citizens, it keeps them out of the casinos losing their kids inheritance.
Thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bill, Mike

[@JimVincitore]

WOW! Great video! Very cool! THANK YOU! Keep the vids coming!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, Mike

[@Beardmondy67]

.. Nice job as always, Mike,.. I really must get on and fix my patio steps now,.. Cheers from Wimbledon, SW London ,..

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Beard, Nice to hear from London, been there twice, thanks Mike

[@tomnapper101]

Great job Mike steps and risers good tradesman 🍻👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks tom,, Mike

[@thomasheller1526]

This is an amazing build! Looks like a big job. A big deal!! Always the best way to do it! Thanks Mike’. This never gets old.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thomas, Mike

[@tomdale1313]

darn hot in Florida, good to see you out of there...thxs for sharing...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom, Mike

[@davidlovera2879]

Master Mike* Haduck* of Masonry work, is at hard work, once again.
Making things look easier than what it actually is.. Great* end work results, as usual.. Always a pleasure seeing you work, at what you do best. Hope you're feeling and doing all well Mike*.. Thank You* for posting so many great videos..💯💖💞🎥🎬👍👌✌️🤗🥰⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🇺🇲

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks david,, Mike

[@AStanton1966]

Beautiful work--as always!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks AStanton,, Mike

[@mariehud7382]

I throughly enjoy watching you work you make it all look like a ballet a very well toned ballet…thanks for all lessons

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks marie,, Mike

[@toddavis8603]

That Penn bluestone is an elegant solution for stairs and walks.And i like the way you matched the pattern for steps and risers.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks todd,, Mike

[@paulsautocm]

Thanks for sharing, looks great.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@keefkhat4337]

Great work as always! Seeing a MHM video makes me want to finish a masonry job in the garden ive been putting off. Thanks Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks keef, Mike

[@mstrlink1796]

A much bigger outdoor stairs project awaits me. Not sure what direct ill go but good ideas here, thanks mike. It will need railing also

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks mstrl,, Mike

[@denisconor648]

Great stuff Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks denis,, Mike

[@buddyboy6337]

Nice job as always Mike thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks buddy, Mike

[@Bob.Jenkins]

Another beautiful end result, Mike. Thanks for the informative video and all the best to you and yours.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bob,, Mike

[@mattevans3637]

Good video again Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Matt, Mike

[@Kushert]

Thanks for posting Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kush,, Mike

[@jedgeled759]

Mike,,ive fixed my front steps every 2 years,,,,i always made my mortar a wet mess,,it always failed,,You`ve showed me a little dry seems to work better,so thats what i`m gonna do this go around !!!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks jed,, Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks jed,, Mike

[@SuzanneBurke-j8i]

Great Work !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@ishansiewdath9735]

Thanks Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks ishan,, Mike

[@R900DZ]

Great job!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@marvsmith8137]

Thanks for the video mike, I had to do this at a job last week.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks mary,, Mike

[@anthonygiardino4245]

Hi Mike! Nice set of steps! Good to see you!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anthony, Mike

[@marvsmith8137]

Great job man👌💪

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks marv,, Mike

[@ko6128]

True Craftsman Mile

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks ko,, Mike

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍. Thank you Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Pete,, Mike

[@Brian-Burke]

Mike, I've been watching your videos for years and think you're awesome. I hope to one day meet you in person. Question. The retaining wall you mentioned. It looks solid but I know what you say about retaining walls. Will that hold? Take good care, friend. Brian

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Brian, I did the one on the left, someone else did the one on the right, but if they put enough gravel behind it and made it thick enough they should get some time out of it, thanks, Mike

[@trttoday7440]

trees sun air , breath e more , goodvibe peace, rock ooonn song ..🙏🏻

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks tritt,, Mike

[@philiplawson5699]

Great job Mike! No jointing and no sawing and looks great! Was that a one day job?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Philip, yes but another day getting ready and cleanup thanks Mike

[@jimcramer9656]

How many hours does a job like this take? You made it look easy.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jim, it was one day but you got tovrun for sand ,cement ,tools and then get rid of the waste, thanks Mike

[@steelcitycaprice.899]

Nice!! I'm looking for the same oldschool look at my home and your videos knock it out the park for me. In the Westmoreland area where would you recommend getting that limestone?? As I'm looking to do a patio in that fashion.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi steelcity, I would check out your local stone yards or near by quarries, thanks Mike

[@franko9928]

Harrison Ford? is that you?!!! 🤣😂

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi frank,, he does look like me, thanks Mike

[@KansasOff-Grid]

Your a concrete master my friend. Love watching your vids. btw how is florida. ????

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks AmericanPatriot, Mike

[@bhepp344]

Awesome job, looks great! How much does a job like this cost to do?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi bhepp,, about 40 dollars in cement and sand and the stone was left over from another job, thanks Mike

[@wansolve289]

The only thing I didn’t see was you wetting the stones down before mortaring them in, is it not always needed? Thanks, great video!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi wans,, not used in new veneer or stone, mostly patches, stucco, etc thanks Mike

[@ranger178]

looks good, how's Florida treating you do you miss the north in heat of summer?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi ranger, it's Hot but I enjoy it, thanks Mike

[@DAS-Videos]

It turned out great. Do you miss PA at all?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Das, not yet, still enjoying Florida, thanks Mike

[@SenorNuttypoo]

Hey Mike. Do you know how to make polymeric sand? I have extra paver base sand, and need to fill the joints but dont want to spend the 40 bucks for a small bag. Is there any additive I can use to keep it from washing out between the joints? Thanks !

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Senor, no, I just buy the bag, trying other stuff could get messy, thanks Mike

[@deadmanswife3625]

Mike
Was the bag of fast drying pre-mixed like an n?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, the fast drying was a concrete fast drying pre mix,, thanks Mike

[@john2406]

👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, Mike

[@davidkrause6861]

Did you shoot this one a few years back, or did you shoot it when you went back to PA for a visit from FL?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi David, this was about 9 months ago in Florida, thanks Mike

[@eshamblazer]

more videos Mike :)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I got them, Mike

[@patrickcooley6849]

Hi Mike, I have a question.
Last summer I restored 2 stone outdoor grills and a stone picnic area at a city park. The picnic area has walls about waist high, is covered by a roof, and also has a stone fireplace/grill. Built in the early '30s I feel pretty sure THE CCC built them.
The mortar used though had Type M strength.
This summer I have a project that was also built in the 30s, and is near that city park.
Limestone was used on both projects.
This summers project has 4 stone columns supporting a cement arch. The mortar used on the current restoration is exactly the same as the park mortar.....type m strength, granular looking mortar.
No lime in either project.
The old local historian says gunite was used on the arch.
Never seen mortar like this before.
What gives?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Patrick, I can't say, every mason up to the late 90s used their own mix for their area, this type n,m,s, confused everybody, I show what I used in each of my videos for each of my products in pa, that's the best I can do, Mike

[@patrickcooley6849]

We'll this particular mortar was way ahead of its time.
90 years old and still hard as heck.

[@nathantietbohl4770]

Didn’t feel the need to wet the stones as you laid them with a stiffer mix? No judgement, just curious to understand your process. Love your videos

[@nathantietbohl4770]

For the bluestone part of the tread I mean*

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Nathan, Not in this case,, it would have made a mess, thanks Mike

[@nathantietbohl4770]

@@MikeHaduck I gotcha - so no concern about adhesion or anything like that for this kind of application? I think I remember in one of your flagstone patio videos you wet stones

[@nathantietbohl4770]

I’m in Reading PA and it’s helpful seeing content from someone who’s relatively local (relative for the internet at least)

[@patrickcooley6849]

Is the mortar harder than the stone?
Does it matter in this application?
I never have seen you use a saw. Sure wish I had your hammer skills.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Patrick, on these outside steps I used ,1 part portland to 2 mason sand, bluestone is hard and the weather would kill mortar, but a soft limestone I might get away with s mortar if repoiting, thanks Mike

[@tweetybird7668]

Mike, where have you been?

[@deadmanswife3625]

He moved to Florida

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Tweety, florida, but I still am making videos, thanks Mike

[@yopage]

This one is not in Florida. Is this a recent job?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi yopage, I still have unfinished videos from PA but making them here too, thanks Mike

[@erco8000]

OMG ! 😮 Mike is the last Man 😳 in America who knows what he's doing everyone else is High on drugs 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks erco,, Mike

[@Philadelphia19147]

Mike are you back up north? This doesn't look like Florida

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi philadelphia,, I still have a lot of videos left from up north, thanks Mike

[@andynees7089]

How come you don't wet the stones (or bricks/blocks) when you're doing stone / brick / block?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Andy, wetting block stone or brick makes a mess, if you want stucco or plaster or something to stick then you wet it first. But not ordinary block or brick, thanks Mike

[@andynees7089]

@@MikeHaduck thanks Mike!

[@CookieZ3353]

How come you are not wetting the stones with water?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Cookie, not with brick block and stone work, because it makes a mess, wetting is usually done on everything else like plaster, stucco, and repairs, thanks, Mike

[@ishansiewdath9735]

What's a job like this price at?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi islan, my videos usually show everyone how to do it themselves, 40 dollars in cement and sand, stone was left over from another job, thanks Mike

[@rainbowlotus9741]

I have a wall that is sunkin.
I feel it’s due to an old cistern .i have mostly vanear rock and brick. I think is from wetting and termite infestation.mites are gone.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi rainbow,, I have a lot of videos on retaining walls, thay might help, thanks Mike

[@mattjones708]

Mike should be 'knighted'

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Matt, lol, Mike

[@arthur-ri4zo]

"NO BIG DEAL" LOL............Why aren't you wearing a dust mask ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Arthur, I do, Mike

[@bigjoe8922]

I thought Harrison Ford was going to show us how to repair steps

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Big Joe, Mike

[@hrxy1]

Great informative vid as usual thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks hrzy,, Mike