BRICK LAYING (part 5) Mike Haduck

On this video part 5 of How I lay brick , I show some of the brick laying principals and techniques I use. How I look at the difference between old and new school brick laying . 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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[@bobbiejofouts1708]

It's hard to express how valuable your teachings are to many of us who have the realization of how much we've been lied to so the evil powers that be can destroy us. You're a real gem, Mike. Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bobbie, Mike

[@twistersolutions8931]

Mike, I just watched all 5 videos in this series. Thank you for taking the time to do all this. I have a few videos myself and I know how much work they are. You put a ton of work into educating us. Thank you. Also, you seem like a super cool guy I could sit down with, absorb some wisdom, and have a couple beers with! :) Cheers!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Twister, I appreciate that, Cheers to you also, thanks mike

[@michelelanni9205]

lmao i love the blue stone part

[@MikeHaduck]

hi michele, I appreciate it. mike

[@joshhaughton1893]

"Wet as a hoot owl".. I love it!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Josh, mike

[@WaveAction777]

Just saw all 5 parts, some great explanations you offer with some history. Enjoyed them all.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Wave, I appreciate it. mike

[@jimcramer9696]

Really enjoyed all five videos! The examples you set up off site make it more understandable.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, mike

[@ultramanxk7]

Simple and concise videos, worth watching over and over again, love the part "Gesse fly to the south, because it is too far to walk", LMAO!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Henry, I appreciate it, mike

[@sniffulsquack5608]

cause its to far to walk. i love these videos, and have a growing apreciation of electritions and geese enthusiests alike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@benoitbeaudry4640]

M.Haduck , je viens de terminer le visionnement de votre série de 5 vidéos. I like your passion and the way you explain things . I am realy impressed when you add the comparison with some others countries. Just want to wish good health and good continuity. ..from St-Hyacinthe, Québec , Canada

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Benoit, I appreciate the kind words, mike

[@bendover9862]

Your videos are a very important resource. Thank you for sharing knowledge. I have found it very useful. Greetings from Russia.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank you, Actually i have worked with guys from Russia who I have learned from, thanks mike

[@captainyake]

I just watched all five videos in this series. I enjoyed them very much, it must have taken you a long time. Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank you Jacob, I appreciate it. mike

[@Zack-kd8hq]

This dude is awesome!!!! Thanks Mike Haduck!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Zack, I fake it , but appreciate it. thanks mike

[@davjociestanski5743]

Thank you for your time how to do brick work / this is very helpful for me to do a small brick j / great advice

[@FireplacesRock]

Always Great Insight - the history on Masonry and the how to. You the Best Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Jaime, right back at you. mike

[@hxFubar]

Awesome series Mike!!! Thank you for showing how you do brick.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Fred, I appreciate it. mike

[@patrickmurray2220]

Loved all the videos Mike. No nonsense just straight forward useful advice. Great Job

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Patrick, I appreciate it. mike

[@johnp.delaura6008]

Mike, a great set of video's. Thank you for your knowledge

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi John, I appreciate it. mike

[@vdobrovo]

thank you Mike, all videos are amazing, informative and professional- really enjoyed watching

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I appreciate it. mike

[@Khamomil]

There are some beautiful brick buildings in the Federal Park in Philadelphia. I lived in this area for a few months and never before had seen such brickwork. The regular alternance of long side-short side of the bricks create an appealing visual rhythm, apart from its structural function. Thanks again for all the info.

[@jdr1469]

Mike,You are a national treasure. I have been watching your videos with great interest because I've always enjoyed listening and learning from people who know what they are talking about. Thank you for your time and effort making these videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks jar, I appreciate it, Mike

[@stephensprecker1509]

Thanks Mike. I very much enjoyed your series.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Stephen, I appreciate it. mike

[@crokerdavid1909]

I love watching your videos. They are both Interesting and informative and gives me a greater appreciation for the craft...and I'm not a contractor or tradesman. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Croker I appreciate it. mike

[@balzo6776]

I love learning new things and i would love to have a go at brick laying, the process looks satisfying and much theory behind the trade, thanks for the video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Baizo, mike

[@robertatkins272]

That old Tudor house was really cool to see

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Robert, Mike

[@lendavidhart9710]

These videos are very informative and interesting to me, thank you Mike Haddock for posting/sharing. Edit, you've got plenty of knowledge in this feild, again greatly appreciated this series.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Len, I appreciate it, mike

[@WaveAction777]

Thanks for taking the time for this series of videos, enjoyed watching them and learned some.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks 777, I appreciate it, Mike

[@paulsautocm]

Just catching up on your sharing of knowledge, thanks for the efforts and insight.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks paul, Mike

[@deltabravo5719]

great set of opinions from an expert. Best 2 hours of my DIY life.

[@MikeHaduck]

HI Delta, I appreciate it. just passing along what I learned from the old timers, I appreciate it. mike

[@jaydivejunkie5888]

Hey Mike, absolutely loved your videos. THANK YOU for sharing :)

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Jay, I appreciate it. mike

[@KMoran-cw2fd]

Great series Mike. I binged watch 1-5!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks K. I appreciate it. mike

[@T.E.P.]

This is one of my fav vids you make explaining the different types of mixes .... super great job thanks again. i think people could use more of this even tho you've run thru this many times.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thor, mike

[@anthonysmith778]

Thanks for these videos. I'm an amateur stone mason but love building with stone. I try to immerse myself in education before starting a project. I've been planning to integrate stone and brick into an outdoor fireplace and I believe I can do a much be eternal job after watching your tutorials. I'm so glad to see a master craftsman at work.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anthony, common sense mostly, I am just passing along what I learned from the old timers, thanks, mike

[@codyrasmussen5032]

Great set of videos. I'm not a mason yet but plan to start working with bricks and stone when I get out of the army. Thanks your the knowledge.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks cody, If I knew what I new now I would have stayed in, God bless, mike

[@lucianoraygoza6645]

Thank you Mike for all your hard work , helping people understand history and masonry work your friend in Dallas tx Luciano'''s Handyman.

[@MikeHaduck]

thank you Luciano, these comments keep me going on, I appreciate it. thanks mike

[@MrGojo1955]

Thanks for another interesting and informative video Mike. I am also a mason and I enjoy watching your videos. You demonstrate how experience is the best teacher.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gord , I appreciate that from another mason, thanks mike

[@davelowe1977]

Great video as always!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dave, I appreciate it. mike

[@sometimeswitty6849]

The viewing of older buildings and techniques is cool, i'm just a random guy looking up info on how to build garage, but seeing the history and past workmanship is great. Its a shame that the knowledge and the actual buildings like that fort will be forgotten by the end of my lifetime most likely, Wouldn't surprise me if they ripped it down even though its beautiful and different.

[@MikeHaduck]

I agree, everything is fast and pre made anymore, thanks Mike

[@juligrlee556]

You are a consummate professional blessed by time spent in that school of hard knocks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Julie, thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it, mike

[@tupelowoodcarver1785]

Thanks shipmate..formerly from Pa but now in Fla. The cold and taxes got me..lol God Bless

[@arkansas1313]

Mike, "you're the man"! I enjoyed this series, "How I lay brick". This video contained some much needed information that you experienced, and passed on, about different types of mason's cement. You did a fine job with your explanations. Looking forward to your next video/series! Thanks ....13

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks 13, I tried, I appreciate it. mike

[@delberthopkins6628]

Excellent information and excellent presentation. I learned a lot and enjoyed too. Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Delbert, Mike

[@alext9067]

These are the best videos!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Alex, mike

[@243WW]

EXCELLENT! Loved the series. Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks 243WW, I appreciate it. mike

[@frankpaolucci8624]

I have just watched your 5 videos, and enjoyed all of them, you are very educational, I knew a little about making bricks ( my first job after leaving school at 15 years of age was in a brick works making bricks) I have just completed my 72 birthday and never knew there was so much in brick building (my career went eventually in the cotton industry and telephony).

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Frank, I appreciate it. mike

[@matakaw4287]

I like that Jasmine guitar. I have one very similar. Love the videos, thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Mata, I appreciate it. mike

[@WillN2Go1]

Great videos Mike, thanks. What you see in the UK, Ireland and Europe (as you probably know-- you've probably been more places than me and looked for these things) When you see a stone Celtic cross with nice carving, if it's outside it's either fairly new, like less than 100 years, or the details are gone or almost gone. If you see a limestone or sandstone sculpture, gargoyle or detail sticking out of a cathedral, it either looks melted or it too is fairly new. So brownstone in New York City, limestone, sandstone, even the harder stuff they use for stairs, it all wears and erodes and needs to be replaced. This is why I'm not too worried about Notre Dame de Paris, thankfully its just a repair job. I was in the roof of Salisbury Cathedral last year, many of the wood rafters, trusses, joists had been replaced, but not a word anywhere about the Death Watch Beetle. When I was there in 1985, that's all everyone was talking about how when it was quiet you could hear them chewing. So they got an exterminator, replaced some boards and it's all good, meanwhile stone carvers are constantly making replacement parts. It's like a house, you can sneak an extra year out of the roof, an extra 20 on paint... with a Cathedral, maybe skip a century or two. Granite too eventually. (there's an article about how El Capitan is held together www.nytimes.com/2019/05/20/science/el-capitan-yosemite.html?action=click&module=Discovery&pgtype=Homepage ) Travel tip next time you're in Ireland:: The Gallarus Oratory en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallarus_Oratory Best drystone fitting I've ever seen and it's original. I never saw a beehive monk's cell that was original. Skellig Michael is wonderful, but all rebuilt.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Will, I will be doing a video on the Washington national cathedral within a few months, I never heard about the beatle, good info, thanks, Mike

[@WillN2Go1]

@@MikeHaduck I'm looking forward to. St. John the Devine in NYC has a stone carvers yard/shop because it's still under construction. In Europe there're yards in a lot of cathedrals, like large bridges repairs are constant. On your travels I'd suggest St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall Orkney (a train trip and a ferry boat ride from Scotland,), Salisbury, Canterbury, St Pauls in London (well not for the masonry. The spacings between the pairs of columns and the spacing between elements, and how the upper parts jut out is a brilliant use of negative space. And I don't think anyone (else) who's noticed has said much about this. Smack in the middle of London. ) Beauvais in France is worth a trip because they kept trying to make it bigger, adding a taller tower... and it kept collapsing and killing people. They made two basic errors. First when they tried to scale up the nave to make it wider and taller they somehow forgot that when you double the size of something the area is squared, but the mass is cubed. Collapse. ( you can see how the super large arches were filled in when had to scale back). And then a pretty common mistake, they wanted a taller tower, but hadn't build the crossing for the additional weight. In Salisbury and Canterbury columns near the crossing are bowed, at Beauvais it collapsed. The vaulting in medieval cathedrals is usually very lightweight Tufa stone. So when Notre-Dame's ceiling collapsed in some areas, it wasn't unexpected. the ribbing is limestone and much stronger, but the 'fill' is the light stuff. Also check out the book Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture by Ross King. Unlike all this stone stuff I'm going on about, it's bricks! And like you Brunelleschi had another gig, he was a jeweler. He basically corbeled around the sides of his dome and once closed, it was strong enough to support the next layer. I'd suggest reading the book and looking for some videos before going. Then it's even cooler seeing it in person.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Will, I just came back from washington cathedral and got a tour from the guy who wrote the book on it, and met themason, I expect to have it out in three weeks, but thanks you your info, I would like to. Is it them all, Thanks, mike

[@joeshmoe8912]

Mike, another great video. I love learning things about masonry from the "old timers" aka you. Lol. I'm a mid 30s year old carpenter, and learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Had no idea that mortar could set that fast. Also can always learn from the inspired words of Solomon.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Joe, I try for sure, and try to keep up with the wise words of the old timers (Solomon) also, I appreciate, mike

[@damionbrooker715]

Fantastic stuff Mike!!!!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Damion, Mike

[@Dan-cf7hx]

Hi I watched all 5 of your videos. My dad is a New Yorker. Your style reminds me of him. Thanks for making me laugh. I also enjoyed your masonry work, you are definitely knowledgeable.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Daniel, I appreciate it. mike

[@marshallkirkmanmusic]

Thanks Mike! Watched all 5 videos and it was so educational and helpful. Really appreciate you taking the time. Also, nice acoustic in the background :)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Marshall. Mike

[@baggd65]

Great video, I just keep learning. You don.t see to many water tables ever in So Cal. We need the rain. Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks bagg, its a whole different world out there for sure, I appreciate it . mike

[@jasonmartin8467]

Hi Mike, thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. This has helped educate me on brickwork. Ill be having a house built from the ground up so I want to familiarize myself with the trades techniques before commencing. I am In British Columbia, Lower mainland area and the amount of brickwork/Stone work is off the charts over here. They have been tearing down many houses from the 50's-80's and building far nicer looking one with lots of brickwork in the front. There is probably more brickwork done today than in the 60's/70's. They have stepped up their game here which is nice. Thanks for sharing the passage too ! :)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jason, masonry has been changing for sure, especially here it is all become cultured stone, etc, brick work is disappearing, I hope the house works out for you, thanks mike

[@NeillWylie]

Brilliant series. Really entertained by it.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Neill, I appreciate it. mike

[@LincolnSP150]

Excellent videos, I for one learned a lot, I am an Electrician trying to learn masonry concepts. Thank You

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lincoln, I appreciate it , Mike

[@denisoleary6186]

Hi Mike, It's nice to see some of you over the Pond are still enthusiastic about brickwork. I too am a bricklayer of similar age. I just wish you could see some of the brickwork in London, especially in the train stations, bridges tunnels etc, truly amazing. all built 150 years ago, and still in use today. unfortunately there is nothing like it in the states.

[@MikeHaduck]

I been there, loved London, want to go back and check out the old castles some day, thanks mike

[@twentyonetwos3967]

Great video Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks twentyone, I appreciate it. Mike

[@Inspironator]

Great Series Mike! Now I go on to your other videos...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Inspironator, I appreciate it. mike

[@thomaskip4276]

Thank you Mike for ALL your videos..Ive applied a lot of your techniques to projects around the house. Ive become very interested in the masonry trade .Sad to say my BACK has not lol! Keep the videos coming, I've watched every one of them. TOM

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom, I appreciate it. mike

[@mtec8743]

great video. lov them all

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Mtec, I appreciate it.. mike

[@colroulette9337]

Thanks very good info !

[@maddog8148]

Your awesome!! God bless you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks , God bless, also, mike

[@DanWebster]

I just spent my Monday night watching all five parts of this amazing series. Thanks so much for taking time to show how its done.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Dan, I appreciate it. mike

[@DanWebster]

Gonna come in handy when I attempt to build my brazilian wood stove and oven out back (fogao de lenha)

[@mightymonty4549]

Dan Webster get a life man

[@DanWebster]

Lawdy

[@mastersamurai7683]

you the man Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks mark, Just passing along what I learned from the old timers, thanks Mike

[@hdibart]

Really enjoyed and learned ,thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Henry, I appreciate it. mike

[@abielsoto8243]

Im knew to the business. I have been a member of the tuckpoint union for a few years. Just started my own business of tuckpoint and masonry. I struggle with estimates. Is it possible for you to make a video on the subject please. Big fan of your technics and agree that they are the best options.

[@786otto]

Thank you, very interesting video.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks 786, Mike

[@zemadeiran]

great vid Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks zem, I appreciate it. mike

[@VenturaIT]

thanks for the videos

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@brickbybric]

Very interesting mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks bric, I try, I appreciate it. mike

[@PaddleDogC5]

Type M - The strongest (Highest PSI @ 2500) of the group, this type is most commonly used for load bearing walls and below grade applications, such as foundations or retaining walls. The Recipe: 3 parts Portland, 1 part lime and 12 parts sand. The low concentration of lime helps to achieve this high strength, but takes away from bonding ability. (A poor choice for tuckpointing anything.) Type S - Also strong, @ 1800 PSI, Type S is most commonly used for laying. The Recipe: 2 parts Portland, 1 part lime and 9 parts sand. Because of it’s increased amount of lime, it offers the most flexibility in use and resistance to movement and weather. Type N - A common mix for tuckpointing, and laying softer materials, Type N is the most flexible and resilient @ 750 PSI. The recipe: 1 part Portland, 1 part lime and 6 parts sand. Furthering the concentration of lime in the mix does take away from the structural strength aspects, but in turn offers more resilience and flexibility. Perfect for tuckpointing most exterior walls and chimneys. Type O - At 350 PSI, this is the lowest strength mortar available in pre-mix. With the lots or lime, The recipe is: 1 part Portland, 2 parts lime and 9 parts sand. Not often used outdoors, Type O’s uses are limited to non load bearing walls and is generally an interior only used mix. Type K - Abandoned for most practical uses, before I entered the trade, Type K is the least seen or used. Type K mortar is generally used only for interior or historical pointing of soft, hand-made brick. I’ve only made it once for curiosity’s sake only. (It’s a sticky mess.) Type K mortar has the lowest compressive strength @ 75 PSI., The recipe: 1 part Portland, 3 parts lime, and 10 parts sand. The increased porosity of this mortar can help protect movement of material it surrounds. Lime Mortar/Type L - Not really a type or mortar or a mortar alone by means of the definition of the word (mortar). Type L is a mix, of only, lime and sand, NO CEMENT. The Recipe: Varying amounts of Lime & Varying amounts of sand. It’s not commonly worked with and is generally only used for Historical tuckpointing purposes. The above is basically what I have learned

[@brickbybric]

PaddleDogC5 excellent information . The use of lime in mortar mixes apart from restoration purposes has long fallen out of favour in the United Kingdom and Ireland and I think most of Europe . We have been using liquid plasticizer for probably up to 35 years as a substitute for lime and while it's a lot easier and cleaner to keep and use a 5 litre container of plaz (as it's referred to ) in the van rather than bags of lime .im not altogether Sure that it's the best way.

[@PaddleDogC5]

Plasticizers here in the USA really never caught on here. I have never seen it in a spec after bidding commercial jobs since 1977. Got a sample once and didn't like it.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Paddle Dog, I expected lots of comments on that, I appreciate it. thanks mike

[@PaddleDogC5]

If you mix 3 parts sand and one part portland by volume you end up with 3000 psi. Sand on the coarser side is stronger as the cement has less surface area to coat vs. finer sand. I have used it to grout where fine grout is allowed. You can add up to 1/10 one part of lime to the grout mixture and still get 3000 psi. This lessens water separation with portland alone. Grout will flow better and be more workable.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Paddle, Great info, mike

[@jeremyandchristina5556]

Great video

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Jeremy, I appreciate it. mike

[@2ndbar]

I had a mason fix some deterioration on the exterior of my fireplace. He used narrow pieces of brick that resembled tile, matching the color. 15 years go by and they need to be redone.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi michael, nothing last especially near heat sources, thanks mike

[@buckbuck9225]

Well i learned alot.thanks mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Buck, mike

[@jacklabloom635]

I went inside a brick building in Europe that was built in the 13th century. It was used as a restaurant, back in 1998, when I had dinner there.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jack, check out my video. , Brick walls, old school vrs, new school, thanks, Mike

[@786otto]

Yes, there is a lot of those in Europe a lot of old buildings with basements that wore used for potato winter storage, and coal for heat, now those are made to restaurants with unique atmosphere.

[@zorngottes1778]

Principly the wall holds itself like it did in former times. Only the small triangle piece is hold by the angle iron.

[@lapkenchiumia4056]

bravo good work Sir

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks lapken, I appreciate it, mike

[@vickipettit5271]

Thank you mike, I should have watched this before I did my first brick job. Front porch at kids house, brick all the way around the bottom with there columns total. About 8 x 16" . Never done any brick before the right side was only about 1" lower then the left! That's what you get when you don't hire a mason! I have learned a lot with these 5 video's. Time for my next job, it will be better. Thank you for all of your wisdom, GOD BLESS

[@vickipettit5271]

No idea how my wife's name on comment above, Wayne not Vicki.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Vicki, I appreciate it. God Bless also, mike

[@Iowarail]

"Hoot Owl Wet". Thanks for the video.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks lowa, I don't know where I got that saying, thanks mike

[@dantheman1337]

Thanks mike that was everything I hoped for and more. What a state they let those bricks get into (falling out of the wall) for the sake of some re pointing. I like your thinking on the weak bricks - use better ones! Here in the UK a brick is the best part of £1 each - thats $1.25. You can get cheaper but they are plain as can be.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Dan, I appreciate your input during the series, I am pretty sure the brick we used were $1.00, expensive for around here but only thing that will hold up and match, I appreciate the comments, thanks mike

[@ipeeinmysinkimafraidtocome7127]

good work

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I appreciate , mike

[@kevinm8865]

Mike; I have a few related questions. Thanks for this series and your time. If you were building a basic fire pit (roughly a 3'x3' square burning area), would you bother with using fire brick on the bottom and sides? Would you bother with locking the fire blocks in place with mortar? If so, would you use the same mortar mix you mentioned in this video (16:30)? If a different mortar mix, may you please share what that mix would be?

[@KiKi-qe3es]

I love watching the videos keep up the information..you ever look at the eygeption Mason work?

[@MikeHaduck]

HI Ki, , was in Egypt, thanks mike

[@ohbobpleez]

Im 50 years old never laid a brick and too old to start but I can appreciate those that do, a little better - watch all 5 parts. I've seen expansion joints and I thought they were ugly, but cracks are uglier. I thought a water table was a band of granite 5 inches wide, that was proud of the brick about 6 feet up that removed sheeting water from the face of higher elevations.

[@MikeHaduck]

hi ohbob, I did a video ,Brick walls, Old school vs, new school, I guess you can say I like the old way best, and do a little more explaining about water tables, I appreciate it... mike

[@sureshotandrew]

Hi Mike, thank you for your highly educational videos! I am about to repoint (flush mortar joints) a curved retaining wall that has old brick. Actually, “Nassau” brick, which went out of business about 40 years ago. I would like to use S Type Mortar from the Depot or Lowes, and would like to know if it is recommended to modify this premix. I will finish the brick with a mason brush. Thank you Mike. God Bless You! Andrew

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Andrew, with brick it is a hard call, I would do a couple samples, wait a couple days and see the results, see how easy it will clean the next day, etc, etc, thanks, mike

[@robviolin1]

That was a great video series. 👍👍👍 Can you talk about building with stone using different kinds of rock ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Rob, I have a series called. Building stones & their uses, Old videos. I should playlist them, Thanks, mike

[@robviolin1]

@@MikeHaduck you said a brick building only last for 35 yrs. I would think a stone building was last for 100s of yrs. We would like to see your videos on stone building. I think people would be more interested in stone especially since it is free most of the time.

[@alandoherty9966]

Brilliant series watched back to back feel free to come to Nottingham England and the wife will make you a full English breakfast with a fresh pot of tea .

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks for the offer Alan, going to conwy castle hopefully in early spring, If you are close I will stop by, thanks mike

[@giggitygoo3945]

Wow am from england you sir are an expert

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi giggity, I just came back from England and visited the castles in wales and you guys are where it all comes from, thanks mike

[@giggitygoo3945]

Mike Haduck Masonry thanks mike

[@cvzphotography]

Great series, thank you! If you ever get a chance go check out the brick pagodas at Bagan, Myanmar.

[@krzysztofsoja5301]

The passage is actually 9:11 :) Thank You for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Kernel, I appreciate it. thanks mike

[@GSMSfromFV]

Well done, Mike. Here in So. Cal., I just recently had installed an 12-inch high brick planter border around the perimeter of my back yard. The brick layers used S-mortar for the very reasons you described. It's good stuff.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks GSMS, I like to hear that, I appreciate it. mike

[@GSMSfromFV]

Even to a layman, you can see the richness that Portland cement adds to the mortar to reduce slumping, increase adhesion, and speed up curing time. The brick layers wouldn't use anything else. Makes their life easier and the quality of their work better.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks again, I like it. mike

[@jerryscary3098]

GSMSfromFV better than n, but honestly in your climate it is definitely overkill

[@GSMSfromFV]

We used 11 bags of the Type S mortar, costing $90 total. It was immaterial to the overall cost of the project. It made for a better finished product.

[@yopage]

I can't find part 6 of 5. :-) Seriously, like all your videos, Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks yopa, , mike

[@ferreestudios]

Great, I learned so much the easy way, what did it cost?, a short amount of time and an internet connection, THANKS Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Wayne, mike

[@bonsaitree1350]

The last building looked painted. Is that something you would recommend to protect masonry? Thinking about painting the exposed part of my foundation after re pointing a few spots.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Bonsai, it depends on the brick, and I would do a few samples first and make sure the paint store it giving you the right paint, I do all the time to foundations and steps, check out my videos how I repair a foundation and how I repair concrete steps, it might help, thanks mike

[@JDCrae]

Hi Mike. Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. I am wanting to bed thin brick on top of a concrete slab for a small outdoor porch floor. Every single mason I have spoken to recommends a different way to do this. Some say thinset and grout like tile. Some say medium bed mortar and then grout bag the joints. Others have said type S mortar and standard joints, while the rest of said to use fancy flexible thinsets I cannot even find locally. What would you recommend? Live in Northern Maryland near the PA line.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jeff, I did a video on how I put pavers on a concrete driveway, and paver patios, where the concrete is smooth enough I don’t use any cement only around the edges, I think if you watch them you will see what I mean, I hope it helps thanks Mike

[@JDCrae]

Thanks Mike. Will check it out ! The issue is we are wanting to install it with traditional mortar joints so it looks like a normal brick installation. Also have a perfectly flat slab, so I need to slope it a bit with the mortar I would think

[@Lunch_Peak]

So if I understand what your saying about different absorbencies of brick, if building in wet and freezing climates you should build with a "glassy" brick that absorbs less water?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi DominicK, I can’t say that, a lot of bricks are used for different reasons some inside and some outside it all depends on what you’re doing, Best to ask the bricks salesman, tell him what your building, and let him recommend what’s best for your project, I hope it helps thanks Mike

[@DanWebster]

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[@tupelowoodcarver1785]

I’m researching my chimney failure mentioned in an earlier comment. My home was built in the mid 70’s here in Florida. I’m trying to decide whether to keep the existing old soft brick (reclaimed I suspect) or to tear down and start from the roof line up? My failure appears to me from the ceramic liner and cap. The chimney cracked straight down the middle starting from the ceramic liner down to the flashing. I removed the five broken bricks and after exposing the liner, it looks like everything is filled with scrap brick and mortar, but no room for expansion of the liner. The cap is mortared directly to liner? All the other brick look good with good mortar joints. It seems water got into the crack and the five brick I spoke of and absorbed the water and became chalk like. I acid washed the chimney prior to beginning the repair, but now I’m torn on whether I can attempt a rebuild or just try a repair. Also, could you point me in the right direction on waterproofing brick and mortar?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Tupelo, If you are going to rebuild it and do it yourself, practice on the ground with some old brick etc, to get the hang of it, In our area with chimney fires, the flues would shatter and crack if they are filled around them or not, I would consider a stainless steel insert also, keep doing the research, you will figure it out, Thanks, Mike

[@brickbybric]

Hi mike .just a comment on the mortar .if the manufacturer of the type s masonry cement that you used say to make a type s mortar ,mix 3 parts sand to 1 part type s masonry cement and you mix it 2 parts sand to 1 part type s masonry cement then the resultant mortar mix could not be considered a type s mortar could it ?

[@MikeHaduck]

hi bric, good point, but if I listen to other folks on what works in PA, I will be back fixing it every year, I stand at 2 sand 1 s mortar, If everybody else want to listen to them , I wish them well, no inspector or official will ever sigh a paper guaranteeing what mix I should use, (what a shame) cause I asked them, hmmmmmmmmm thanks mike

[@hectorheath9742]

In the UK where the climate is just wet most of the time a typical mortar mix is 6:1 ! How does that square with your mortar mixes?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Hector, in my area it is one cement (S mortar or Portland) to 2 sand, nothing else will hold up where I live, I know every area of the country is different, thanks mike

[@octaviohernandez7816]

Mike have you seen the brick work in Guadalajara Mexico is called catalana check it out I do that type of brick work

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks octavio, I appreciate it, mike