CONCRETE SIDEWALKS (Part 14) Mike Haduck

I filmed concrete sidewalks being poured in Florida, I tell the difference between norther and southern climates. 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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[@honeyforce996]

Always a pleasure to learn something about the world from you. Thanks for another lesson Mr. Haduck

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks honeyforce,, Mike

[@rufiorufioo]

This is exactly what I did for a place in Chester county, PA. pouring, finishing walkways for all kinds of holding tanks. Usually for irrigation, sewage facilities. AINT NO BIG DEAL.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks rufioufioo,, Mike

[@marvsmith8137]

Thanks for the video mike 👌👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks marv,, Mike

[@Bob.Jenkins]

Mike, you're a much needed refreshing shower of reality in a World gone mad... especially here in Europe. Hoping that you and yours are well - and remain so!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bob,, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@peaceandfreedomeconomics8984]

I like what Europe does for sidewalks using stone pavers. Easy to replace and does not crack.

[@b0kken]

@MikeHaduck already did a great video or two on the pavers.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi peace, I agree ,I already did a video on that "sidewalks , old school vrs new school," thanks, Mike

[@clintprice2123]

Mike, where have you been? Sure hope you’re enjoying every day in Florida. I have only 67 days left in NJ and I will take my RV and see where I want to end up, you can’t have all the fun you know😉

[@Kathleen253]

I bet you can't wait to leave Nj

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Clint, I love it here, thanks Mike

[@joeythedime1838]

Great to see a new video, Mike. Thank you and stay well.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks joey, Mike

[@customerservice2478]

Mike, I'm a Florida transplant from New Jersey. The grass that we have down here is called St Augustine. You can't really grow it from seed. The grass grows horizontal runners that root into the ground. So if you have a bare spot, it will eventually fill in on its own. At the sod farms, they cut and harvest every other row, and then the grass naturally fills back in between on its own. This is also the reason that it can be installed so quickly. You don't have to be too particular about getting the pieces tight because they will eventually fill in the gaps on its own. It's also very hearty, so it naturally chokes out weeds. I've seen guys throw it over the top of existing old grass and it roots itself just fine. And they will throw down pieces that look completely dead and it grows right back.

[@markhelms2287]

Yeah, it's more like crab grass in the midwest.

[@MikeHaduck]

I hear you, That makes sense, I learn a little a bit at a time, thanks, Mike

[@customerservice2478]

@markhelms2287 yea it's pretty wild. Up north you have to prep the ground so we'll for sod and them meticulously lay it and care for it. Even so, sometimes it dies. Florida grass you just throw it down and it roots and grows. Also, it's very inexpensive compared to sod in northern states. A pallet of sod is like $200 compared to over $1000 up north.

[@MikeHaduck]

@customerservice2478 thanks customerservice, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@timmymonte9813]

If from Mays Landing living in Pinellas County

[@tupelowoodcarver1785]

My pole barn slab is broom finish. I will be storing my tractor and implements along with my truck. My 42x42 barn has been used for that purpose and is stained everywhere. That’s why I was asking about a sealer. So it doesn’t absorb into the concrete. Thanks Mike love your channel and work.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi tupelo, I hear you, a barn is a barn, usually they use sealers to keep the water from getting in and freezing or the water from comming up through the concrete and keep the moisture out. Either way zi think any sealer would work, I would ask the paint store guys what they think,, thanks Mike

[@mattevans3637]

Good video Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks matt,, Mike

[@Kathleen253]

Your fans love you Mike, your da best!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kathleen, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@Dan-McG]

Another good one. Thanks Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks daniel,, Mike

[@BlankBrain]

I have a shop with two doors. In front of each door is a six foot pad. Between the pads, there's a narrow walkway. One end of the walkway was poured with the pad in an "L." Over the last thirty years, the narrow sidewalk cracked off of the pad, taking part of the pad with it. I cut the walkway in a straight line. Of course the concrete was too thick to go all the way through, so I had to break up the material from the cut and the broken off pad. I poured new concrete below the sidewalk part where it broke off in an undercut. A couple days later I formed up the broken part of the pad and put heavy roofing paper (tar paper) along the edge of the cut off walkway (new joint). I poured it, finished the edges, and it came out amazing. I wouldn't have known what to do if I hadn't seen your videos. Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian,, Mike

[@tupelowoodcarver1785]

Thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks tupelo,,, Mike

[@desktorp]

Here in central Florida, I still use stone beneath pavers a lot of the time. It's hard to find pea gravel around here, so I will lay down a few inches of limestone and then throw a thin layer of concrete millings or sand on top of that. Stops weeds from growing between the pavers.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks desktorp,, Mike

[@mightisright]

Looking forward to more Florida V Penn videos, Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks mightisright,, Mike

[@wallace3953]

Mike! You are Great because you know about everything....Keep Rockin' !! Keep an eye out for those Gators, too....omggg!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks wallace,, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@troyweatherford9874]

Glad to see another video!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks troy,, Mike

[@jimmccoal2693]

Thanks for the video mike , keep them comming.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks jim,, Mike

[@1SirAnthony]

Thanks, for sll of your videos. Hope Florida is treating you well.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks SirAnthony,, I am enjoying it, Mike

[@douggauzy6258]

That’s a lot of concrete . Wow !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks doug,, Mike

[@dougsherman1562]

Hey Mike, nice to see a video from Florida. Well, I went to Machu Picchu, what a difference in construction. I was thinking about your comments on the stone work up there and I came away more puzzled on how they did that even after seeing it. One of our guides told us that 50,000 workers were on a job site (near Cusco) for 20 years! Boy, talk about a job. Good health to you Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks doug,, Mike

[@jackgentner9243]

no freeze-thaw to worry about so no stone for drainage

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jack, Mike

[@suep4530]

spalding is pretty common here. I don't worry about that since it's all macadam lol. Just got power back after 2 days, what fun.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Sue, it's summer here all the time, but always another hurricane is the distance, thanks Mike

[@flowolf9428]

❤Love📽video❤😊

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks flowolf,, Mike

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍. Thank you Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Pete,, Mike

[@rickcarrarini5696]

Yet another job well done 😊

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rick,, Mike

[@brianmoore5498]

that okeechobee area is really growing. used to be nothing there

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, Mike

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

"Spaulding" is Judge Smails' grandson in Caddyshack - "spalling" is when the top of concrete pops up.

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

I was thinking the same thing! 😂

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Christoph,,,Mike

[@dangates3022]

thx mike glad to see your still making videos! you gotta surprise and and trow in a camio of honest mike making a delivery lol

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dan, good idea, lol, Mike

[@michaelboyle4553]

thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks michael,, Mike

[@luisfernando-mm3jt]

Nice work

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Luis, Mike

[@MariottiMichael]

Those pins are SNAP-TIES...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mariott,, Mike

[@KimboBravin]

Thank you for the explanaion.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks kimbo,, Mike

[@TheMalerdaemon]

7:45 “they don’t water it and it grows” Humidity! 😂 (it’s irrigated at least 3 days / week)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Maler, it's a new world for me, Mike

[@frankg.5150]

In Illinois I call it crabgrass

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Frankg, probably so, Mike

[@kstofkos]

I notice they use a lot of sea shells in things here also, like concrete and black top

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi kstofkos, I did see evidence of that. Thanks, Mike

[@kstofkos]

@@MikeHaduck we are touring the state for a few weeks.

[@speedracer2336]

In my Florida neighborhood they just formed them up and poured concrete. No tamping, gravel, just sand. Of course now they are sinking and cracking. Developers do as they please.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi speedracer, I wondered about that, I will wait to see how they last, thanks, Mike

[@speedracer2336]

@@MikeHaduck thanks Master Mason extraordinaire Mr Mike Haduck! I have learned so much from your vids.

[@MikeHaduck]

@speedracer2336 thanks for the kind words, Mike

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

Have any pesky Burmese pythons constricted you lately? Thanks for showing how they do things in Florida. Stay above the waterline. You're the best, Mike. Thanks again

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Gypsy, I haven't seen any yet, but heard they are around, thanks, Mike

[@timmymonte9813]

Reason for saw cuts, Loads come hot 90% of the year. Cold water temps avg around 80*F give or take 10 degrees so the working time isnt existant like other climates. The sandy soil sucks the moisture out of the concrete fast , so you have to move and hustle

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Timmy, Mike

[@guillermojacques6671]

Lots of good information Mike. Two questions if I can. 1 What was the white stuff they sprayed on the concrete at the end? 2 What do you think about the edger on a stick? Thanks again for taking the time to educate us.

[@guillermojacques6671]

@@tweetybird7668 is that because of the heat in Florida?

[@guillermojacques6671]

@@tweetybird7668 I've seen plastic used when it may freeze at night. Congratulations on the engineering career. Unfortunately not many younger people are going into the trades. Thanks for the info.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi guill. It's a curing agent and I am OK with the edger. On the stick, on commercial jobs they don't get down on their kneed and worry about it much, and I agree with the answers below, thanks, Mike

[@jims2165]

Hi Mike- thanks for continuing the videos in Florida. I’ve learned an incredible amount from you and have done several jobs in the Chicago area using your videos from PA. What concrete mix do they use in FL? Is it the same as what we are used to in N states?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi jim,, I think they use a weaker mix down here, so it don't dry as fast or shrink, but I got to do some asking, thanks, Mike

[@jimcramer9656]

Those guys really worked together well. Maybe they have to put the guard rail up for pedestrian safety? 🤷‍♂️

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

Used to be White guys doing all of the trades work - now it's all Mexicans

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, Mike

[@Richard-qs8dn]

There you have it Mike. What you and your honest cement truck driver did just the two of you, others have to be several people to do. Not where they any faster, nor did they achieve a better end result. Personally I've never liked the look of lawns made square by square. To this day, I have not seen the lawn where you can't clearly see the color differences, and the squares. Well it's just not for me. Have some missed videos you posted to go through, awesome! Greetings from Greece Sir.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Richard, it's good to hear from Greece, Mike

[@andynees7089]

Hey Mike! It was great to hear about some of the differences between Florida and Penn. Did you ask about the concrete mix? You always say it's a 1-2-2 or 1-2-3 for Penn, do they mix it different in FL? Thanks a bunch!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Andy, I am not sure, I think 3500 psi or less, I will have to find out, thanks Mike

[@andymauthe5508]

Nice perspective Mike. It’s interesting to see how climate dictates materials and methods when it comes to exterior concrete. No way we could get away with some of that stuff up here in Pennsylvania! When I saw him throwing water on the surface to make it easier to finish, I cringed. But I guess it’s ok down there since it doesn’t freeze. But still doing that really reduces the strength of the exposed surface. Do you know what PSI concrete they typically use for exterior flat work? Another good video Mike! Keep them coming.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Andy, not sure of the psi but I think it's 3500 or less, Mike

[@andymauthe5508]

Thanks Mike. Andy

[@lizzapaolia959]

Thank you again for sharing your outstanding videos and knowledge. They did questionable work. Spaulding or not they weakened the concrete. Doesn't make sense 😳 Maybe the concrete was setting up to fast ? Always enjoy your videos and content. My husband and I have learned a lot from you. God bless 🙏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks lizza, God bless, Mike

[@Mr_badjoke]

Hire me friend! I'ma s. FL native & I'm stuck in the Ohio Valley😭 I'll drive back home TONIGHT w just my jeep Cherokee & while I still have a good fl license ...I'll take anything!😅👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks for asking, I am not doing anything professionally, thanks Mike

[@Brian-Burke]

Mike, I have two questions and I hope you can answer both. 1. What are those orange things on top of the rebar? 2. Do you have a preference between FL and PA methods? If you had a time machine, which area would you have rather worked in, in terms of how they do concrete. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@customerservice2478]

Safety caps, so if someone falls on it. They remove them when they pour.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Brian, the orange things are so you don't get poked, I would have probably worked the concrete business a lot more in Florida, because there is less involved and you can work all year long, my opinion, thanks Mike

[@leoamattnet4822]

I don't know Mike. Masonry in Florida seems so bush league compared to Wilkes-Barre PA. Any chance you would move back, maybe just for the winter?

[@customerservice2478]

I'm a northern guy who lives in Florida now. When I first moved here I thought the construction methods were garbage. But in reality, they work for the environment. Frost is a killer. Without frost you'd be shocked how long things last. My driveway is concrete, 45 years old and only has a saw cut every 10 ft. I use Mike's "painting with portland" method every 2 or 3 years and it looks like new concrete. Up north I'd be on my 3rd driveway by now.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi leo,, I don't see me coming back, except to visit my brother and sister. I love the warmth, thanks Mike

[@juligrlee556]

love the sarcasm. can't stop laughing

[@diamondconstruction2451]

Hey Mike, can you do a video on how to make bagged concrete more like plant delivered concrete, I followed you for years and tried some of your tips like adding Portland, but when finishing it always still don't look as good as ordered concrete. We do a lot of garbage can pads 10 to 15 bags and in Chicago that's about $500 minimum delivery with a half yard. Thanks buddy.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi diamond, I don't know, I think the truck delivered is super mixed where the bag isn't, but I use a lot of the fast drying and haven't had a problem, thanks Mike

[@tomdale1313]

hot there? kinda hot in "Freeattle", thxs for sharing...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom,, Mike

[@pitpat8292]

Awesome video, Mike! Do you still do consulting?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi pitpat,, no, but thanks for asking,, Mike

[@elsenorc4551]

Buenísimo

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks else,, Mike

[@Traderjoe]

I wonder if there’s any harm in doing it the way you were doing it up in Pennsylvania. With gravel under it instead of sand, wouldn’t the drainage under the concrete be a benefit regardless of location and weather conditions? Whether it’s freezing temperatures or tropical temperatures, I would think there would be a benefit if water gets away from pooling under it. I know they get lots of rain and hurricanes and flooding, so keeping water away from under it should be better for it, I would think. But maybe there’s a disadvantage or maybe it’s more costly than the benefits justify?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Joe, the rain water seems to disappear as fast as it rains unless it's a flood area, thanks Mike

[@cwh050]

04:03 What’s the guy with the red canister spraying on after they’ve broomed it?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi cwn,, it's a concrete curing compound, thanks Mike

[@ranger178]

how thick do they pour down there for sidewalks is it only thick in driveways where people might drive over it?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi ranger, sidewalks about 4 inches, thanks, Mike

[@ericsyvertsen5880]

What is the white stuff they sorta spray on last ? They obviously don't do a very good job of getting good coverage.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Eric, it's a curing compound, Mike

[@tupelowoodcarver1785]

Mike, Just had a 34x61 pad poured for a pole barn here in north central Fl. You helped me with my chimney rebuild (tyvm) and I want to seal the concrete pad before using it. What’s the best sealer? And when should it be applied. Thanks Formerly from Pa. Too

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi tupelo, I usually don't use a sealer on concrete for the inside, some put paint , I guess everything depends on what you will be doing in there, sealers could be slippery,, thanks Mike

[@pappydaddy7447]

I’m first. Hi Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks pappy,, Mike

[@matt-vs2sx]

Mike, would you ever consider doing a paid professional advice job for a young man trying to build a retaining wall on the hill infront of his house? I'm a amateur builder and need some advice on something to get started. I would love to pay you for a phone consultation.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Matt, I can't give advice over the internet, but check out my video " retaining walss" yes or no? Mike haduck and all my other videos on retaining wall installation, they should help, thanks Mike

[@ebw_servant_of_GOD]

Brother, Florida is little more than a swamp or bogland historically if it wasn't for the Army Corps of Engineers that keeps the water from flowing into Florida. The Spanish hated Florida when they had it😂... The highest natural point is like 300 ft above sea level. 🤔. Question how do their sidewalks hold up? Some how that sand idea just doesn't seem right.... But what do I know ... I chased Soviet/Russian Subs for fun😵‍💫.... Love your videos, YOU ARE "THE MASTER MASON".... GOD BLESS.... Ernie

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Ernie, they all hold up well, but get a dark stain after a while but I don't see much sinking or moving, Mike

[@ebw_servant_of_GOD]

@@MikeHaduck Thanks Brother, I think it would be a benefit for them to do it they way you did it. Ernie

[@MikeHaduck]

@ebw_servant_of_GOD thanks Ernie, Mike

[@joeshmo5399]

Do sidewalks up north have to be entrenched concrete as well?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Joe, I don't know what you mean?, thanks Mike

[@joeshmo5399]

@@MikeHaduck Air-entrained concrete contains billions of microscopic air cells per cubic foot. These air pockets relieve internal pressure on the concrete by providing tiny chambers for water to expand into when it freezes.

[@arcee33]

I am no concrete person but I thought you always had to put wire underneath the concrete.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi agree, not unless you plan to drive over it, thanks Mike

[@yogihartmann8562]

What about wire ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi yogi,, I don't see much of that used down here, thanks, Mike

[@MrGofarkyself]

Good dry mix. A lot of pours on KZbin are really soupy. Are you doing any jobs yourself these days Mike?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi MrGo, not for money but lots to film, thanks Mike

[@plummetplum]

Why broom preference? Better grip?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi plumm, whatever works, Mike

[@BubuH-cq6km]

Keep the golf carts off the Effen sidewalks in the first place and at the golf course where they belong

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bubu, diffrent down here, thanks Mike

[@executivesteps]

Career concrete guy pronounces spalling as “spalding”? 😮

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks executive, it was my law school teacher taught me wrong, lol, Mike

[@BruteForce.]

why do i see VERY few native born Americans working these jobs. its everywhere!?

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@timothytoolman927]

Did you check their papers and see if they were legal ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi timothy, I don't know how to answer that, thanks, Mike

[@Derpherppington]

Lol goftcarft isn’t suppose to be riding on sidewalks. If someone riding goftcart on a sidewalk while I’m walking they better back up to where they came from. That’s why there’s place for them registered goftcart with plate To drive on the Certain roads. I never seen anyone riding a goftcart on sidewalks before either, I can’t imagine a goft cart capable doing 40mph sharing sidewalks with kids , bicycle , dogs , people walking etc.. that’s illegal and asking to get punch down here

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I don't think they tought and planed it well, they haven't made enough room for a car that breaks down to move over either, and then put a guardrail between that and the sidewalk, dont make sense to me, but I wasent there on the planning stages, my opinion, check out my video " sidewalks" old school vrs new school, let me know what you thinkk, thanks Mike

[@yes-ni1od]

Are they all mexican

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@hrxy1]

too much rythem and percussion, not enough melody and harmony, we're not in Africa

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks hrxy,, Mike

[@russsterns2656]

Learn to spell hrxy, this isn't a third world country! RYHTHM!!