FOUNDATION REPAIR (Part 14) Mike Haduck

[@joanies6778]

I am one of those "wimmin" looking for the "no big deal" method, taking all the mystery out of doing concrete repair around my house. I learn so much from your channel... and end up saying, "I can DO this!" after watching every video. Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joanie, yes you can, do a little practicing on the side till you get the feel for it, mike

[@FailMail89]

Bob Ross of masonry.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@anthonypuccio7868]

Mike you're a national treasure. thanks for all the great advice.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anthony, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@rickjohnson1632]

Your old school Mike “ no big deal” )) always a learning experience with your vids 👍👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rick, mike

[@bruceclay3207]

I agree Rick. I love the videos and I love the perspective.

[@JAMAEL89]

Thank you for posting. Making what looks like a Hugh job into no big deal is the best. Viva Mike!!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks JAMAEL, mike

[@SOLDERWICK]

The original and still the best Congratulations on reaching 100k subs Don’t ever stop Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks peter, I appreciate it, mike

[@BillLowenburg]

The axe is brilliant. Most guys would haul out an angle grinder and spit dust all over the place which would annoy the homeowner, the neighbors, and be a PITA to clean up. Naturally, power tools make a lot of jobs easier, but I'm like you in that I'm fine with doing stuff by hand in a lot of cases. When you're doing projects for yourself and not on the clock for someone else, sometimes old school is more rewarding. Thanks again Mike, for sharing your experience and expertise.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank you Bill, mike

[@lovingmesomeoutdoors8729]

"I got me an axe". Lol. I guess its faster than a masonry hammer! Love ya Mike

[@jimcramer9656]

Whatever works!

[@jimcramer9656]

I have to hide when I watch your videos. Can’t have my wife seeing real work being done.

[@DuncanCunningham]

Jim Cramer ha ha.. me too.

[@MikeHaduck]

Wimmin got their ways, lol, mike

[@thomasheller1526]

Bye. The only guy in the world, that a “small job” spans two days, two weeks, two months, two years... you get it!!! Love watching and listening!!

[@BrainHurricanes]

Indeed not many would want to come work a few hours, then the next day a few hours and so on.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Thomas, I just run out of steam after a few hours, but that's ok, lol, mike

[@sarahdechnik5415]

I love watching you work. You are so skilled.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sarah, mike

[@alexrocha2802]

Harrison Ford of the cement 🙌

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Alex, mike

[@darrenharlow3016]

Hi mike another good video. I have watched all your videos over the years at least twice and I would like you to know my wife really appreciates you because I have learned how to do DIY projects around the house because of you and your way of showing us there is no right way or wrong way you make me confident to tackle these things so thanks from us both

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Darren, I am glad if they help, mike

[@johncunningham5799]

Old school you can't beat it

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, mike

[@kevinmorris4517]

thanks for sharing your experience! I used your videos and my foundation parging job came out great. No big deal!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kevin, that's great, I appreciate it, Mike

[@T.E.P.]

hahaha ... just like i said on the last video .... remember that list of problems? you took off your shirt again and all the wimmins came over to ask you for help. no sympathy from me anymore. you brought that on yourself. great job again MIKE!!!! hope the jokes are ok. thanks always for these vids.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Thor, yep a man got to do what a man got to do, lol, Mike

[@TheSpoonyluvin]

Magic Mike Haduck sure does take the "gotta get it wet first" philosophy beyond the boundary of masonry coatings. I love his videos...

[@wayneleone]

Thanks for sharing all your knowledge Mike. Every video is s gem.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Wayne, Mike

[@joecochran9976]

Always great information! Your experience shines.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joe, mike

[@josecanisales3491]

I love your work and sence of humor.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jose, mike

[@brunonaranjo6985]

Great videos Mike! I’m learning so much. Thank you 👏👏💪💪

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bruno, mike

[@timbuckii8504]

Great video, like always, Mike. Your knowledge is a gift from God!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tim, you right if I got any gifts they come from God, mike

[@garyschwalm4842]

Nice job Mike... great info. Love how you provide so much detail on techniques. I need to understand the various types of cements, glues, adhesives, and mixtures. Thanks for great info

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gary, I got a series out called " what cement should I use" part 2 mike haduck, mike

[@garyschwalm4842]

@@MikeHaduck so glad I found your videos. In the process of watching that and all your videos... I'm learning so much and really respect your knowledge, sharing, appreciate it.

[@0330Scooter]

You are an excellent teacher

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Scott, mike

[@BoysVideoo]

This is amazing Exactly what i need to learn & Get Done Thanks BUD You have no idea how happy i i'm to find your channel

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Martin, Mike

[@saviotoronto358]

your posts are always handy thx for posting

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Savio. Mike

[@sixthview]

Sometimes I wish you were in upstate NY just so I could hire you for my house. Thanks to your videos, I continue to work at it though and I am getting there.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks String, that's a good thing, mike

[@michaelbasic6947]

You hit that wall with the axe for 25 minutes? You must be in great shape! Love the videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Michael, it's not that hard, thanks mike

[@leadfoot8045]

Thanks Mike !! You are a Great teacher.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lead Foot, Mike

[@patriciacalloway1729]

This has been a big help..Thank you for sharing ..

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Patricia, Mike

[@Mr_Sh1tcoin]

Tidy job Mike, clean as a whistle!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mr, G, mike

[@RD-sl8yl]

Love watching your videos. I have an old stone foundation rental property (Scranton, PA) and I watch all of your videos. Used several of your techniques and they all work perfect!!!! Look forward to your next one!!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ryan, Mike

[@CybertuxSpain]

"Just like a dentist". With an ax? 😁

[@MikeHaduck]

Very true, lol, mike

[@jillioknucklehead2182]

Your timing was so good Boudewijn, started scrolling down the comments and just read yours and then he chimes in and says it, went right along with your 🥁 🤣

[@konakaffe]

Very practical and informational. Thanks for the amazing methods to fix-up. Top-notch all the way.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Denny, mike

[@ChrisMFlorida]

Believe it or not I've used Bondo Glass (not the regular stuff.. it has fiberglass fibers in it) on the cracks on my stucco house. Always seems to hold up well and drys fast and then I can sand it. I did quite a few cracks before I repainted last year.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Chris, mike

[@drbrono]

You do great work. Thanks for all the videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@roccoconte2960]

Skip Trowel is what they call it in Mass., nice job Mike really enjoy your videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rocco, mike

[@marjorienettles5616]

The ant is investigating your work😂😂GOOD JOB!!!💯

[@MikeHaduck]

Thsnks. Mike

[@nugerocks1]

Awesome Mike! Love your videos, keep um coming 😀

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Chris, I am still making them, mike

[@exeterline1930]

I can't lift 100 lbs bags of cement so I am trying to get 59 lbs bags, but I can only find in one store and they only sell white. I don't want the white look and will probably add a little color such as a light sandstone or light gray colorant. If I try to hos that down with a light coloring, do you think it will run or get splotches in a very noticeable way? I'm really not that fussy, but then I don't want an unsightly mess, either. After spending a week or mor scraping the paint on one side of the house, and I'm still not done, I probably won't paint over it with Drylok when I'm done coating it with cement or whatever (unless you think I should), so the cement color will show.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Exeter, cement fades and changes colors naturally, I almost never add colors unless I am trying to match a stucco or brick joint. I would do some experiments first, or start at a place no one sees. It takes a few days to really see how it will look, thanks Mike

[@65csx83]

If that were my foundation I'd have a stroke when you started whacking it with that axe. So many tv news reports of scammers that start a job like that and the 'contractor' realizes he's in over his head and walks away and leaves a mess and there's no Mike Haduck locally to save the day.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@SKgoon]

@4:45 ..why do some people insist on demanding your attention while it’s being ascertained by the craft On the other hand, she just gave us all another video :)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks , very true,lol, mike

[@dennism644]

I've got a porch project 8ftx6ft pad lots of water damage and freeze damage to the front porch of my 100yr old home so I removed most of the large pieces dug down about 2ft leveled it up with large slag and course sand then layed in a metal mesh added high strength concrete and put the pieces back, theyve been setting up for about 25 days so far haven't put anything else on it but it has rained here for 6 days.i will reinstall the 6x6 posts at the ends of the porch to hold up the porch roof it's not that heavy till it snows.i was going to reinforce the pad by drilling 1inch holes in sideways and installing re bar to connect the peices then do the same to the pad drill about 10 holes and add rebar.with more high strength concrete on top with a good binder agent in the mix or do you think I'm going overboard with this .....I live in ohio.....wish there was a way to send you a picture.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Dennis, I can't say unless I was there to see it, but I try to keep it simple, thanks mike

[@paulsautocm]

almost to 100K, keep up the great work.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul Mike

[@frankingrassia8376]

Good video Mike as always.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Frank, mike

[@wipjenni]

I absolutely love your videos! And just ordered a t-shirt. You keep making the content and I'll keep learning how to "just get it done".

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank WIP, I appreciate it, mike

[@ihavenoname6724]

beautiful result and you work fast 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks no name, Mike

[@sheenadavis5422]

Beautiful work!!! Wish you lived near me!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@lvvry1855]

A pleasure to watch a master tradesman. I'd give away my house to have your hair! :)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks for the kind words, Mike

[@michaelkern8856]

Thanks again Mike for a great video!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Michael, Mike

[@larrymoore6640]

Thanks Mike. Very educational and I like how you show us step by step including things like, "You don't allows have to put it on heavy." On that front porch crack what type caulking did you use??

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi larry, I just used a basic paintable caulking, thanks mike

[@joedominick7517]

Mike, You make the work look too easy!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joe, mike

[@erixtorrez2419]

Hi Mike you are the best thanks 👍👍👍good luck Big Mike....

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Erix, mike

[@markdahl4444]

Why didn't you use the white Portland paint that you talked about in an older video for the part underneath the patio? It seems like it would be perfect for that. What am I missing? Great videos, thanks for all the information.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Mark, it was already painted once before, so I go paint over paint, cement over cement, thanks Mike

[@alforliniteaching5670]

Good video. Using the axe is good.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks albert, Mike

[@larrykent196]

Thanks, again another great video.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks again, larry, mike

[@borys444]

Great video mike. Much love and respect from jersey. Peace brother man..

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Nicholas, mike

[@richlyons8551]

love your calming videos. my son's brick porch is starting to lose mortar in the joints. what should we fill the joints in with. and should we wet the joints first thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Rich, check out my video relaying brick and matching cement joints, mike haduck and I have a whole series playlist on brick steps repair, mike haduck, I am sure you will find something, thank Mike

[@bhumane8642]

My foundation looks very similar to the one in this video. I want to do what you are doing here, only I have a couple of questions. In another video, you mentioned that you don't have to use the bonding agent on cinder blocks and I don't think you did. But in this one you are. Not sure if I need to use it. Second, what is the purpose of the fiber glass? I didn't see you add the fiber glass in the other video. Thank you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks , the foundation in this video I wanted it to make sure it stuck, with the cinder blocks they were never gone over before so glue was not necessary, thanks mike

[@f150bc]

so did u get the step job..nice to know u do the work just the way I do .Was thinking if it was Ok but as u said no big deal ,they came out fine Mike.Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Th a.c Hanks f150, Mike

[@jaydeebee3147]

Mike. Unrelated question. If you pour gravel and encounter God stone rocks, would you incorporate it into the gravel, cement, use it along the boarder or discard it?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jay , I am not sure I understand the question, Mike

[@jaydeebee3147]

@@MikeHaduck if you had to dig and found rocks, what would you do with them?

[@hrrh]

Really enjoy your stuff Mike keep it up. I'm a handyman and work with concrete three or four times a month. Wondering why you go to so much trouble to mix instead of using the rapid set. Seems like if you use the rapid set stucco repair or masonry mix you might bang it out faster and I found it to be incredibly strong but since I've only used it for a few years not sure how long it lasts but I have a feeling it's going to make it 50 or 100 years :-)

[@andymac1158]

Pre mix stuff is garbage. But if you like it then that's great. But that's why you see him add type S to the premix stuff .

[@andymac1158]

I guess I shouldn't say garbage, But doesn't come close to mixing 3:1 or Mike's 2:1. And worth the little bit of extra time to make it.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Brian, the traditional cement gives me more time, rapid set drys too fast for final coat but I'd great for patches, thanks Mike

[@marcellocalcagno5058]

Love your knowledge and videos, And whats the going rate people or your self charge, to remove and clean and stucco like the job on video. Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, it's a hard question to answer, every situation is different, and every area has different rates, thanks mike

[@suep4530]

nice!! pretty interesting how that is done.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sue, mike

[@speedracer2336]

Another great video!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks James, mike

[@chriszayas7336]

Hey Mike Chris here from Jersey love the videos your one of my favorite channels on KZbin. Hey by the way can you give me advice on how to deal with wimmin.... Lol

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Chris , I am writing a book called understand wimmin, but I ain't got anything solid to write, lol thanks mike

[@mickeygriggs]

Thank you Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mickey, Mike

[@toddsullivan6962]

I'm confused about stucco. I have a 150 yr old house and the stucco is breaking/buckling next to the driveway. I keep hearing about weep screeds to let moisture out but also heard those are relatively new (1980's) So should I put in a weep screed or just patch it up? Almost afraid to start in case I reveal a total mess underneath I can't do or afford. Was quoted 30,000 to redo the whole house. No one calls back unless it's to EIF the entire house. Frustrating.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Todd, yea, the old schoolers never heard of weep screen, 90% of the buildings I repair I just patch them up and paint them, thanks mike

[@StoneUFO]

Always great content. Hope you're doing well

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dylan, you too, Mike

[@italRotty]

thanks Mike nice work ! love the fiber idea, rough guess how much fiber do you add per 80# bag of stucco ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I add about a cup or a little less, thanks mike

[@margerykirner5604]

I just did my foundation one small part today ! I had a lot of problems with cement sticking. It was not “ no big deal” it was a freeking big This is not as easy as you Make it Kept falling off Had to go over it twice😢! What did I do wrong??

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Margery, did you wet the foundation first, maybe mix a little Portland and paint over the wetness and then plaster right after the paint?, Mike

[@brianmattei7134]

Hey Mike, With that horizontal crack, how are you sure the base of the stair foundation wasn't the part moving? I'm just curious, always heard those types of cracks are bad news.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Brian, unless the wall is caved in which is extremely rate a crack is a crack and every foundation I came across has them, rarely its a big deal, thanks Mike

[@dartheria7914]

@@MikeHaduckthank you for the quick response! You’re the best! I don’t see you talking too much about settlement though, is that just a normal thing that happens to every home?

[@samsngdevice5103]

I use a turbo cup on a 3 inch angle grinder with a dust shroud and distcollector. Instead of paint I use a concrete sealer called hydro defend from H&C Sherwin William's. Google it.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@Mark_Chandler]

great video, nice job

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks mark, Mike

[@ModernModr]

that's respect

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks TLV, Mike

[@ishowyouapple]

In England they use lime mortar. Don’t they have a freeze thaw cycle?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi MG, I been there, but with lime mortar you got to build a wall that will accept it, check out my video, brick walls ( old school vrs new school) that explains a lot, and my series on brick work, thanks mike

[@robandrews7769]

Thanks mike!! nice job!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rob, mike

[@Piterworkshop]

Very good video. Thank you for share.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Piter, mike

[@jerrysmith9780]

Mike, what is the make/model/size of the mixing tub you're using? I'm up in Canada so I'm not competing with you LOL.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jerry is just a little tub from a box or hardware store, thanks Mike

[@Progrocker70]

So it's not necessary to remove all of the old paint before the bonding agent? I remember in one of your other videos you mentioned that all the old paint had to come off, and you used an angle grinder to score the surface that still had paint. Will the bonding agent adhere to the paint?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Joe, depends on how good it's on, after a while I can tell what will stick and what won't, but it is a good idea to get it all off if you can, thanks. Mike

[@skiprope536]

Great as always. Shirtless no-less...for those female viewers!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, but they are not impressed, lol, mike

[@whydoineedtohaveacct]

Nice repair, you ever use 'anti-hydro' as admix for bonding or curing, it helps with both, I cringe when I see Sika from past experience, but guess it's how you use it too, the Anti Hydro product takes a standard Ty S to a whole different level

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I haven't used it in years, and am not sure about it anymore but most of my jobs are small, semi retirement mode, thanks Mike

[@whydoineedtohaveacct]

@@MikeHaduck I learned of it last year, use it regular now, on 1 job, re-pointing some brick work I used Ty S and that only, smeared it all over the wall to fill the irregular depths nice and figured i would just come back a cpl days later and sponge the face of the glossy bricks and it would come right off, nope, after several abrasive pads with angle grinder I got most of it off, was an experience! needless to say I use a different mix and strategy for pointing now, mostly Ty S w/ some thinset, spreads in those joints like butter w. the thinset addition.

[@Eman85515]

Thank you Mike 🌷🌷🌷

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank you Eman, mike

[@Mikidy303]

Hi Mike, if you're gonna mix white sand and white portland, etc, shouldn't you be using white water? That water was clear! LOL Great video! Always good to watch a master at work.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike, mike

[@yopage]

Looks great!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks yopa, Mike

[@mayphan2872]

Hi Mike,may I send you the pictures of my slab concrete there are two holes on that,would you please show me how to repair that,thank you in advance for your advise, I am single senior female

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi may, I have playlist, on concrete repair and concrete resurfacing, something I sure will help, thanks mike

[@vcomments3484]

Thanks for the video again. After repairing a corner of the garage foundation and 3x3 foot part of the slab I ran out of mix after store closed. Is it ok to pour the rest the next day or do I wait until yesterday's pour cures? There's one inch high left I don't know if I should use the same mix or patching/topping mix? Thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi V, I never had a problem going over next day, usually I use plain sand and portland, I hope it helps Mike

[@vcomments3484]

Thanks Mike, I'll look for one of your videos which you use this mix. Ordered a t-shirt today, can't wait to get it.

[@josecanisales3491]

Looks good!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jose, mike

[@jamesmaitino9581]

Nice work

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks James. Mike

[@Grassy20]

Almost to 100k subscribers! No big deal!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Grassy, Mike

[@Halfhyde]

I am ready to pay you, Mike, to come out to the Oregon Coast to walk the beautiful beaches, eat some fresh Dungeness crab, and fix my foundation!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Nick, I appreciate it, but not taking anything new on, thanks for asking Mike

[@sweat319]

Thanks for your information

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@StratKruzer]

There’s that little bug buddy again.

[@MikeHaduck]

They wanna get famous,lol, mike

[@StratKruzer]

Mike Haduck Masonry They sure ain’t toting bricks.

[@r5yamaha]

Old school done well.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks again, george, mike

[@dmp800]

Great job Mike,, what brand or type of glue is that what you mix for the bonding agent??

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Davy, it quikrete bonding agent or pro, found in most box stores, Mike

[@tonycash8544]

I see you always use a london trowel. Is that preference or what is readily available in your area? Thanks for the vid Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Tony, whatever is light and cheap is fine with me, lol, mike

[@thomasheller1526]

No shirt, no sleeves, great results!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank Thomas, mike

[@richardmckrell4899]

Is it ever practical to use a lime based stucco or mortar for breathability instead of a Portland cement products. I use linseed oil paint to restore wood windows as it's breathable. Just curious.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Richard, lime don't work around here, I can't tell you how many times I fix others work because of it, thanks mike

[@richardmckrell4899]

@@MikeHaduck thanks Mike

[@margerykirner5604]

Ah ,so that’s how that texture is made.. Now I know!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Margery, Mike

[@campbejouc]

visually came out very nice - though wouldn't the surface without the skip - essentially smoother -would that not be less likely to hold water? aside from the visual any advantage to the the skip? thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi James, if I tried to smooth it I would have to build it out too far, it would look bad, you got to do the lesser of two evils, what makes sense, thanks mike

[@onetruesoldiervt3686]

Can I use that whole procedure on a sidewalk just without the stucco look ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi waldemar, check out my videos on sidewalk and driveway resurfacing, thanks mike