Super video Mike. Love the passage-of-time element. I'm a school teacher. Just finished my first 3 step unit off back of house! Biggest job I tackled yet. Couldn't have done it without your vids. Used a template, black paper…all the "Mike" tricks I could throw at it. Wife loves it. Faced with brick to match house and salvaged sandstone treads from neighbor on the cheap. Keep em' coming!
i am so glad i somehow ended up watching this video here but let me tell you ,now have a new faithful viewer here now ,i need to fix some cement front stairs and already feel more confident a bit more about starting my project ..great great and very informative thank you sir and bless you
We have the same problem here in East Tennessee contractors will wait to put the steps in last and they put the footer on fill dirt and than they blame the Mason (me) got the steps moving Great video keep up the good work
Mike as you said I don't like going behind another mason either. But sometimes you have to. You are the Man thanks. Maybe some of the younger whipper snappers Will take over where we are done
Hi Nathan, I usually edit it the same day I film it and then render it and put it away, and then bring it back up and edit again,, sometimes the jobs do not get finished 6 months or later waiting for other to do their part, but it gets there in time, I appreciate it. mike
Mike, that was a great repair! Someone, (the builder?), should have built them correctly the first time. Your masonry work proves you're a Master Craftsman! Thanks for the video. ....13
You handle those treads like they are feathers! Are you laying them in a dryer-than-usual mix? It seemed like the mortar didn't ooze that much while you muscled the treads into place. Do you typically make the mix dryer when laying big heavy treads?
Hi Matt, usually something that heavy is not going anywhere , and once they are locked in under and around they hold fast and if you have to get them up int the future they will not break up. , I hope it helps thanks mike
very informative Mike... a question...After your flat stones were laid and in place, you powercut gaps at the back junction to the risers. . BUT...wouldn't the cuts also allow rain and water entry back into the support? Not sure i'd leave the gaps open ... I might caulk them with a self leveler and try and keep the water and maybe deicers out of that area?
Hi pensive, I can't argue with you there, but I know being on two different footers it is going to crack and it is a cover up job, I don;t know how much longer the caulking would last, (6 in one hand half dozen in the other,) thanks mike
Hello sir what are those large stones called? I am a pipe fitter for over 20 years but do diy projects around my house to save money and I'm trying to find something like that as my mom and my wife's parents along with her grandmother come visit and I would like to add those steps to make it easier for the elderly,thank you and good work thank you for your knowledge
These videos are so useful and beneficial Mike, thanks:) Do you know any books or are you aware of any resources I could use to learn about masonry, building and construction? (I'm a full time student in a completely different field so I don't have time to study this ) Anyway thank you
You know your masonry is top notch, when he returns not once, but twice over a period of one year, to quality check him self. 《Children. What did we learn in school today?》 《M.H.S.O.H.K.》. :-)
HI steve, it is just a wall that comes out of the main wall, like making an extra wall for a room or just a plain old extra wall to maybe hide something but sometimes for added support against push from an outside wall, I guess that is my best explanation, thanks mike
Nice. However, I've got to comment on the lack of personal protective gear - no gloves, no dust mask. Cement is corrosive on the skin and harmful to the lungs.
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All your stuff is old school and done the correct way in my opinion
Thanks Brian, Mike
You Sir have done more work in your videos than most people have done there whole lives. That's what keeps us young. Great work!
Hi Lee, I appreciate the comment, keeps me going thanks mike
Mike knows ! Craftsman at work ...Wish I was there !
Super video Mike. Love the passage-of-time element. I'm a school teacher. Just finished my first 3 step unit off back of house! Biggest job I tackled yet. Couldn't have done it without your vids. Used a template, black paper…all the "Mike" tricks I could throw at it. Wife loves it. Faced with brick to match house and salvaged sandstone treads from neighbor on the cheap. Keep em' coming!
Hi Beezersh, if the wife loves it it has to be a great job, I appreciate it. thanks mike
I love yu Mike. Thanks for all your videos. Im Linie Rhe Handyman From Detroit Michigan. Your videos indpire me
Thanks Linie, I appreciate it, Mike
i am so glad i somehow ended up watching this video here but let me tell you ,now have a new faithful viewer here now ,i need to fix some cement front stairs and already feel more confident a bit more about starting my project ..great great and very informative thank you sir and bless you
Thanks C, God bless also, Mike
talegate time with Mike Haduck! best part.
Hi James, I heard that from a few and that is what keeps me doing it, I appreciate it. mike
We have the same problem here in East Tennessee contractors will wait to put the steps in last and they put the footer on fill dirt and than they blame the Mason (me) got the steps moving
Great video keep up the good work
It’s impressive that you check on your work a year later! I admire that.
Thanks Erwin, Things that are out in the weather can get beat up fast, so I do like to check, Thanks Mike
Great show of one man efficiency. Brilliant, that folks is how you do it.
Mike as you said I don't like going behind another mason either. But sometimes you have to. You are the Man thanks. Maybe some of the younger whipper snappers Will take over where we are done
Hi Robert, yes said it right about going behind other masons or builders, we had our experiences, thanks for the comment, mike
You have so much knowledge clearly gained from years of quality work. Thank you for sharing.
thanks Hash, I am just passing along what the old timer taught me, I appreciate it. thanks mike
Good job mike, a 1 year time frame for one video is insane, how I'd you keep track if that footage
that is a great observation. I know keeping track of video can get tough. used to help my mom do weddings. another excellent video Mike!
Hi Nathan, I usually edit it the same day I film it and then render it and put it away, and then bring it back up and edit again,, sometimes the jobs do not get finished 6 months or later waiting for other to do their part, but it gets there in time, I appreciate it. mike
Keep em coming Mike
thanks Matt, I appreciate it. mike
that was really nice Mike. Good solid practical solution. You remind me of the guys I grew up working with in the sixties. thanks
Very creative Mike 👍
Hi 55098, It was actually the owners Idea, and it worked, thanks mike
Your good! No doubt. Very impressed.
Thanks, mike
Great work Mike. Now I understand why my steps sank! Thanks!
Mike, another great SAVE, great job Thank you.
thanks John, I appreciate it. mike
Cracking video mate top class trades man have to make steps soon and will be doing this cardboard template you do :)
Fabulous as usual Mike !
thanks rob, I appreciate it. mike
Thanks for your videos! You have helped me more than you know!
thanks Carrie, I am glad if they help, mike
I have done a lot of stone steps that's good work
thanks Ken, It is good for me to hear that from a pro, thanks mike
Hey Mike, I'm loving the patterns that you make! That's ol' skool 4real! Haha..👍
Thanks Suga, mike
Keep 'em coming Mike!
thanks Gary, I appreciate it. mike
Mike, that was a great repair! Someone, (the builder?), should have built them correctly the first time.
Your masonry work proves you're a Master Craftsman!
Thanks for the video.
....13
Hi 13, OH I don;t know about the master stuff, but I appreciate it. thanks mike
Great video Mike. You should think of writing a book, if you haven't already. You are the Larry Haun of masonry.
Steven, no just passing along what I learned from others, thanks mike
absolutely the Best! Mike!
thanks Jaime, right back at you, thanks mike
Thank You Sir Your Video's Are The Best
I appreciate it Clifton, I try, God bless, mike
Looks good mike
Well explained great vid again
thanks Malcolm, I appreciate it. mike
old school-do it right---nice mike
thanks John, I appreciate it. mike
Another great video
thanks Mtec, I am trying, mike
You handle those treads like they are feathers! Are you laying them in a dryer-than-usual mix? It seemed like the mortar didn't ooze that much while you muscled the treads into place. Do you typically make the mix dryer when laying big heavy treads?
Hi Matt, usually something that heavy is not going anywhere , and once they are locked in under and around they hold fast and if you have to get them up int the future they will not break up. , I hope it helps thanks mike
I'll be in PA in September for my son's wedding.
very informative Mike... a question...After your flat stones were laid and in place, you powercut gaps at the back junction to the risers. . BUT...wouldn't the cuts also allow rain and water entry back into the support?
Not sure i'd leave the gaps open ... I might caulk them with a self leveler and try and keep the water and maybe deicers out of that area?
Hi pensive, I can't argue with you there, but I know being on two different footers it is going to crack and it is a cover up job, I don;t know how much longer the caulking would last, (6 in one hand half dozen in the other,) thanks mike
Love your videos bro!
thanks djk, I appreciate it. mike
Nice job
YOU HAVE ENLIGHTED ME 10 TIMES OVER
thanks Ronald, I hope they have, that is what the videos are about, I appreciate it. thanks mike
Hello sir what are those large stones called? I am a pipe fitter for over 20 years but do diy projects around my house to save money and I'm trying to find something like that as my mom and my wife's parents along with her grandmother come visit and I would like to add those steps to make it easier for the elderly,thank you and good work thank you for your knowledge
Hi Rick, in our area we call them limestone threads, thanks mike
These videos are so useful and beneficial Mike, thanks:)
Do you know any books or are you aware of any resources I could use to learn about masonry, building and construction?
(I'm a full time student in a completely different field so I don't have time to study this )
Anyway thank you
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The limestone treads kook great, are they 16 or 18 inches front to back Are you riser
about 7 1/2 , Thanks mike.
Hi Greg, usually 12 or 14 inch depending and a average of 7 1/2, thanks mike
Hey mike awesome video. Brandon from canada the granite lover hardscaper. Could you use gravel.... you slways say you do t need footers ....
Hi Brandon, every situation is different, but sometimes gravel works fine, thanks Mike
this guy makes it look to easy
Thanks, Mike
I like the brick pivot for the slab. Overall came out very nice. Why the black paper on bottom?
Hi James, I lay the black paper on and the step right over it, then just cut it out and it does not dirty the sidewalk, I appreciate it. mike
Serves as a bond-break between the new step and the sidewalk. Allows the sidewalk to move (expand / contract) independently from the step.
@@MikeHaduck hi mike I'm building a step to doorway on concrete do I put the black paper on the concrete thwn brick
Masonary magician. Love the videos, keep them coming.
Post script. Why did you not wet the caps first.
You know your masonry is top notch, when he returns not once, but twice over a period of one year, to quality check him self.
《Children. What did we learn in school today?》
《M.H.S.O.H.K.》.
:-)
Thanks
thanks solohoh, I appreciate it. mike
Clearly you love what yo do.
I just grew up in it. nothing I chose, but thats life, I appreciate it. mike
About how much do those step caps weigh?
Hi Jim, I am not sure, maybe 90 lbs? Mike
Hey Mike, would you estimate masonry steps job in Pocono pa?
Hi Ken, I am actually living in Florida, I got a years worth of videos I been showing, so retired now, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck Thank you for reply! Enjoy! Great videos!
What's the purpose of the black paper?
Hi, not to get cement all over the sidewalk. Thanks, Mike
Lord above !!!!!
Thanks Paul, God bless, mike
MIKE What is a wing wall?
HI steve, it is just a wall that comes out of the main wall, like making an extra wall for a room or just a plain old extra wall to maybe hide something but sometimes for added support against push from an outside wall, I guess that is my best explanation, thanks mike
Thank you Mick, I am following your work and Education.
Why the black underlayment?
OK got it
Thanks , Mike
So you made a video about fixing some steps, waited a year to check it, and then posted?
Hi Run, yes, I am a bit behind with videos , also a good thing to wait a while, thanks mike
I hope yur back holds.
Nice. However, I've got to comment on the lack of personal protective gear - no gloves, no dust mask. Cement is corrosive on the skin and harmful to the lungs.
Thanks , Mike
You didn't even wet the steps , Mike
Hi Shawn, not all the tme , depends on the project, thanks, mike
Guys just dont do this caliber and quality work now a day. Talk about attention to detail. Old school!
Thanks, Mike