Brick Spacing rule & Brick Layout (Mike Haduck)

[@rizenofficial2369]

About to do my first brick job around a chimney.. your channel has been a blessing

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rizen, Mike

[@Housemouse7777]

thank you thank you thank you. ..I'm an old school roofer I've done alot of slate work and have always loved the brick and stone work and you answered so many questions for me

[@bayoudrummer9855]

Very helpful. I figured out the brick layers ruler myself over the years but seeing you do a lesson on it is great confirmation that ive been doing it like the pros

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks bay, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@T.E.P..]

Priceless vid ... the biggest lessons. Love when these vids pop up

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thor, Mike

[@stevedoubleu99B]

I was wondering how to lay my soldier brick course between two pillars, Mike. This video has answered my question. Old school for me!! Thanks again.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks steve, I am happy it helped, I appreciate it. mike

[@sylviafancher1655]

Very good, three spots to set calculation for, bottom of window, top of window and top of door, unless one wants to use a diamond blade wet saw to slice brick to fit

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks sylvia, very true, Mike

[@bonanzatime]

Hey! How'd you end up with MY spacing rule?! I've been looking all over for it. 😅

[@jonathonpayne5182]

This is greatly insightful. Thanks a million

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jonathan, Mike

[@wemcal]

Great video and great information

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@benbax5990]

Measuring and planning is always cardinal..... you´re all right.... better safe than sorry. Like you´re video... thanx..

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Ben, I appreciate it. mike

[@pauleohl]

Thank you for this video. I had a partial brick veneer front on my 1964 home. It was also built of used bricks, which was a fashion at the time. As it turned out the workmanship was horrendous with not enough tabs into the mortar and the tabs haphazardly tacked into 3/8 INTERIOR plywood. The bricks looked fine when we bought the house in 1968 and still live there, The brick developed a diagonal crack through the mortar and the plywood rotted away but the studs survived. I resheathed the entire house and installed vinyl siding, which has its own shortcomings. It attracts dirt. Your demonstration used new bricks. It would have been even more helpful if you showed us how to use the modular ruler with used bricks of varying size.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@justinlowry31]

I have a bunch of size brick, like at 5:45 of this video, from different thicknesses to different heights. How do I space them and is it possible to maintain your header joints (vertical) perfectly in a plum line? Thanks Mike, Justin

[@MikeHaduck]

Hard thing to answer unless I actually seen them, I would just lay it out "dry - no cement" on a flat surface like a driveway, then mark your story pole and it just might work out. hope it helps thanks mike

[@jerryscary3098]

+billy pilgrim Mortar, not morter....

[@MikeHaduck]

never paid much attention in school, LOL, mike

[@jerryscary3098]

I was correcting the guy trying to correct you...

[@MikeHaduck]

no worries, I appreciate it , mike

[@Northernspain]

Thanks Mike, that was an excellent tutorial, you have a very clear and concise way of getting your method across. Where can i purchase a spacing rule like the one you used in the vid. best regards...Malcolm

[@MikeHaduck]

+Northernspain I usually see them at brick yards or suppliers, I hope it helps thanks mike

[@adamr1637]

Mike, Your videos are great! Please add links for products so we can buy and you can get a cut!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Adam, mike

[@TheAsa1972]

To the people saying just layout with a tape ,well im from the UK and the bricks are rubbish nowadays they are all a couple of mill bigger or smaller then each other now because of the demand they are selling any old rubbish plus i was always taught to lay out dry first, never had to take anything down ,EVER

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, sounds like you have a lot of experience, the guys got to learn the hard way, your right, thanks, mike

[@christianrogers2361]

When designing our higher end houses, we will coordinate the brick veneer coursing with the window and door heads on our architectual drawings. The two most common coursings we use are 3C=8” and 3C=7 7/8”. Sometimes this requires the mason to adjust the top of his starting course below grade before starting up with the wall in order to keep the joints even. What is the biggest problem you see over and over on plans that you wish all architects knew?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Christian, no matter what the plans say there is always some form of adjustment, I never seen anything work out 100%, nobody can foresee it all, just the best you can, thanks mike

[@salp541]

How thick of a first bed joint is allowed? We are using a brick that’s 2 3/8” in height so if we have to hit number 5 or 6 spacing that is going to be a thick bed joint under the first course…what would you do in this case? Make the joints gradually thinner each course?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Sal, when in doubt always lay it out dry, there is no perfect joints I seen them anywhere from 1/8 inch to 3/4 inch, it depends what your doing, I got a series called " brick laying" 5 parts where I get into meeting heights, sometimes you got to do a soldier course or actually saw the bricks to make it work, thanks Mike

[@personalexperience3637]

Thank-you - With all your experience can you tell me about sandwiching a DPM piece of plastic between a brick course wall & why does this not effect the bond (being slippery)? Or would you recommend using slate as a damp proof course ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I am not sure what a DMP is. I never seen slate used as a old school damp course, much guess would be because it is seamed, thanks Mike

[@SaifAlHasan612]

Thank you Mike. Question: In 5 inch wall can I left brick without plastering in one side (in Bangladesh)? [I mean, one side with plaster, other (plane) side without plaster)

[@MikeHaduck]

I have seen it done that way, whatever works, thanks mike

[@SaifAlHasan612]

@@MikeHaduck It doesn't create leakage in rainy season?

[@jennifermccrary2552]

Hi, Mr. Mike. Hope you can help me. My home is 9 months old. On my back patio there's 3 windows. Between the windows theres. 1 1/2". gap ( joints) between the bricks. . The brick size Width 10" Height 3". 1 1/2 " gap normal?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jennifer, I can't say, I don't know the circumstances thanks Mike

[@TheLastBen.]

Very informative, thank you .

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ben ,I appreciate it, Mike

[@alforliniteaching5670]

I have never laid a brick wall, but I'm going to do a small one . Man ,I can't wait.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks albert, I am sure you will do fine, thanks mike

[@alforliniteaching5670]

Mike Haduck Masonry Hey, Mike a resort owner in Bear Creek says he might know your family. I mentioned your KZbin channel,and they heard your name .Cool.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi albert, Bear Creek is close, very well could be , thanks mike

[@smasica]

I'm sure this is a very basic question, but what is the minimum required thickness of cement between bricks to be structurally sound?

[@MikeHaduck]

hi Tremolux, I do not think there is a solid answer for that question, every job is different and masonry is not black and white, I seen some jobs like stone bridges with no cement, so there is no sound answer for that question, modern day brick work is good for about 25 to 50 years by average, my opinion, thanks mike

[@smasica]

Thanks.

[@rubenmborgesmusic]

We use masonry tapes like that spacing rule. Play around with the joints to make it work for windows and doors and such. Everything works nicely for the front of the home though.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Ruben, I agree, thanks mike

[@rubenmborgesmusic]

It's great you made these videos. My father took me to work when I was young too. Not a lot of people get that opportunity and this trade stays foreign to them. Now days, or here atleast, a lot of the Brick Layers are at the age of retiring and there's a shortage of contractors and a bunch of work. Some young men could really benefit watching videos like these and get out of the kitchen to make a real living.

[@brokenspoke4149]

Thanks for the information.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@RevMikeBlack]

Mike Haduck School of Hard Knocks? I'm pretty sure they have one of those in my town, too.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike, Mike

[@wilkyahzee2335]

THANK YOU MIKE!! I'LL WATCH THIS VIDEO A COUPLE MORE TIMES TO DRILL INTO MY HEAD.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Wilk, I hope it helps, mike

[@jimcramer9696]

Nice explanation.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, mike

[@wayneleone]

Watching that ruler was like watching a magic trick :)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Wayne, Mike

[@AbolitionFashionClub]

Did you mark the brick

[@AbolitionFashionClub]

😅like I get where you are coming from but if you didn't mark the bricks with labels as well then you waist your time

[@AbolitionFashionClub]

That's why like in Egypt for instance they had references as you said that were consistent to where you did not have to lay your bricks, which goes to the dents and pits in them

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks,

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks

[@HenrykCzypionka]

Do you guys have brick tapes? instead of using the brick spacing rule?

[@MikeHaduck]

I haven't seen one yet, but sounds like a good idea. thanks mike

[@billk6494]

Kraft Tool, Lufkin, Bon Tool, Brick Tape Measures, Spacing, Modular, King Queen. Also a company has a sticky tape for story poles I believe Kraft Tool...

[@billypilgrim7838]

+Henryk Czypionka YES

[@russelkirk2884]

Thanks , awesome video.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Russel, I appreciate it. mike

[@dfreddy3141]

The stick my grandfather always called it a gantlin pole. I've now been a mason for 8 years.

[@MikeHaduck]

HI David, I never heard that but I am sure it worked, the old timers knew their stuff, thanks mike

[@ccaaproduction105]

Good job

[@robertpagel8951]

If your carpenters did their job correctly the top of windows should be at the same height going around the building and you can work down from the top of the windows on each side of the building. Typically they are not but within a inch or so you can adjust from the sill going up allowing you to make your sills work under the window and not having to put a rip course under the rowlock. Another way is just come down say 15- 20 courses from the top of the window and carry that bench mark or level line around the building and to your corner poles, now you can make adjustments to gain or loose to catch all your heights. For most new brick keep a 5 on your ruler 4 to loose, 6 to gain. Excessively large or small bed joints, and head joints wandering all over the place is amateur work. Make your brickwork look like uniform wall paper :) He's right, its up to us to make all the other subs look good by making constant minor adjustments to hide unlevel and plumb. Check your walls for bellies and make sure you can still catch the side of your windows, trim, and fit between the wall and line.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Robert, mike

[@MB-zz9lu]

can you please create a video for tug pointing

[@MikeHaduck]

+Moshe B I would check out my channel, and look under playlist, stone repair, chimney repair, etc, lots of different way to do it. and every situation is different,, I hope it helps, thanks mike

[@jonbuffalo6314]

Big joints Little Joints story of my life.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jon, I guess that’s a way to look at it, Thanks mike

[@brownpride5125]

I just New subscriber and I love yours video man great job😃

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks brown

[@elleryjqueen1712]

HI Mike check out this church in the uk Church of St Mary and All Saints, Chesterfield. I really enjoy your way of working and your sense of humor, you have gave me confidence doing my own bricklaying, Im not fast but I am old school, and you often say there is no one way of working, so long as it works, I wish I lived near to you as I would love to work with you. Can you show us how to do a decorative top course of bricks just below the gutter level?. All the best from the uk

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Ellery, I checked it out, different type of steeple for sure, thanks mike

[@elleryjqueen1712]

The Steeple was not built that way, it happened over time.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Ellery, that is hard to believe ,I would not know what to do in a case like that, I am glad I did not build it. lol, mike

[@ernieforrest7218]

So Mike, tell us about having a ( hog ) in a brick wall.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Ernie, I seen it all, one course more on one side than the other or a big bump in the wall, lots of masons got the diffrent names for it, once they never looked up and had a ledge, another builder forgot the brick ledge another gave the wrong set of plans, lol glad I am mostly retired, thanks mike

[@jacknemo3882]

im a mason, with thirty years experience and it's not magic and you are right about some things and wrong on others, I know I should make a video hahahahaa

[@jacknemo3882]

o and we use a modular ruler because today bricks are made modular and don't vary in size all that much, sometimes in length but not height, the modular ruler is easier to read and use

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jack, no worries, anything that works, thanks Mike

[@mikedoe6585]

jack nemo, your comment resembles a lot like your opinion.

[@mikedoe6585]

@@jacknemo3882 jack nemo, your comment resembles a lot like your opinion.

[@nightmare0161]

perfectionist

[@MikeHaduck]

hi nightmare, close enough, lol, thanks mike

[@rbnhd1976]

If it measures right but looks wrong, it still looks wrong.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks , very true, a lot of brickwork has art in it, Mike

[@БисланБачукаев]

👌👍👏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@enockdivin8025]

thanks my video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Enoch, mike

[@bonanzatime]

I remember those old used bricks, we struck the joints with a piece of rubber hose. They don't hold up too well in freezing weather (especially those orange ones), better to use them inside.

[@MikeHaduck]

I agree, 100% I appreciate it thanks Mike

[@marvinhansley1892]

jet stream is changing for the worst take care every one

[@Johnconno]

Christ, I'd walk away. 🚽

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jaye, Mike

[@wermy76]

Laying out the whole building dry is wasting time. Learn how to layout with a tape measure. Dry layout on small piers is fine.

[@MikeHaduck]

no worries, untill a mistake is made, anything that works, thanks mike

[@wilkyahzee2335]

Not a waste of time. You got to adjust here and there. It can't be done with just a tape measure. By your comment I know you never worked with brick.

[@DylanGSXR]

Jon Barros

[@DylanGSXR]

Use a tape ,much faster and the way I've always done it . But nothing. Wrong with this way too just time consuming .

[@clarissafarmer3547]

This is all a massive waste of time, we could have 10 courses or more done in the time of this video

[@PaddleDogC5]

poor explanation of using a spacing ruler. You need a new ruler also. You can also use math and a calculator which easy. Ruler is not new school.

[@MikeHaduck]

+PaddleDogC5 just passing along what I learned over the years from the guys who made their mistakes, and I have made some too. I am just trying to keep the new unexperienced guys not to make the same mistakes, God bless,. , thanks mike

[@billypilgrim7838]

+PaddleDogC5 if you are using modular brick

[@stevens5541]

You need to invest in a tape measure...nobody lays bricks out dry

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi steven, the bricks and blocks in the old days were a full 8 inches, it was the norm and most experienced mason still do it , thanks mike

[@stevens5541]

Mike Haduck Masonry ...shouldn't matter what size they are you still use your tape to work it out like you do any other size brickwork or blockwork...its much much quicker....but I suppose people that have never laid bricks and don't know how to use a tape measure to work it out the this is the other option to use

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks steven, mike

[@1973miniclubman]

Proper rookie, he hasn’t a clue Just use a bit of batten and gauge it up, It’s really that simplest

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Brad, no worries, send me the link to your video, I am always willing to learn, thanks mike