BLOCKING UP A WINDOW OPENING (Part 3) Mike Haduck

I block up a window that was being flooded, I used a fast drying cement and finished it in a couple hours. 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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[@creerornocreer5103]

Mike is like an uncle telling you how is done, many thanks for all your videos. A truly remarkable man you are !!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks for the kind words, I hope I live up to it, thanks, mike

[@piperandbambi9839]

I did my first stone foundation repair and parging job on my own yesterday. I kept repeating “don’t make a big deal out of it” and “make sure it’s wet”.Your videos you gave me the confidence to do some enjoyable work and make some money. Thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Piper, that’s great, mike

[@douglasjude714]

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@Douglas Jude Ehh atm I have been using flixportal. you can find it through google =) -devin

[@douglasjude714]

@Devin Justus thanks, I went there and it seems to work :) I really appreciate it !

[@devinjustus7054]

@Douglas Jude glad I could help :)

[@doloresm7396]

You always make your jobs look so darn easy. Can't stress enough how beautiful your work is. I realize now just how tough your craft really is. You have to stop making it look so easy. It fools some of us into thinking a job will be so simple. It never is. Thanks for posting Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dolores, I always appreciate it, mike

[@arkansas1336]

Great finished job! Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeHaduck]

As always, thanks 13, mike

[@MargoBenson]

I really like your videos. Thank you for sharing information and being so thorough. We appreciate you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Margo, Mike

[@pensive69]

Amazing... When I saw Mike pop in a piece of brick as a wedge in the block joints I had to smile. The times I've done what I always thought to myself... 'what a novice fix'...sort of embarrassing. But now that a pro has done it; I feel a lot more professional. The hints about setting these jobs up dry at first and the extensive finish use of sponges is an expansion on techniques I see the older mason guys use but hadn't thought it through myself to the degree Mike has. Very informative!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks pensive, your right, the old timers always did it, thanks, Mike

[@matthewmcbeth4099]

Awesome hand youve got with you. Someone willing to help is one thing but the guys who can recognize and ask accordingly are that much better. Keeps the ball rolling. Thanks for the advice and tips. I worked concrete construction a couple years and wasn't sure if i needed to be that excessive for such a small project.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Matt, mike

[@Eman85515]

Always waiting for your videos. Thank you 🌻🌻🌻

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Eman, mike

[@dazuk1969]

Hey Mike, you make it look so easy. That is decades of experience though....peace to ya.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Darren, peace to you too. Mike

[@dazuk1969]

@@MikeHaduck 👍

[@JeremySharpSMSG]

This is awesome stuff Mike. Ive learned a HELL of a bunch of stuff from you. Being a homeowner i can definitely use this information

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks ShopGuy, I appreciate it, mike

[@lennyadamowicz7642]

Thanks Mike I really learned a lot & did a lot of repairs on My Wife’s Mother’s house! All tips I got from you! Thanks again & be safe!👌👍🏻

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lenny, mike

[@robertkelly3313]

Very nice Mike, it takes me back to the old days.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Robert, mike

[@lukejackson1871]

Mike, you're the man thank you for sharing your knowledge from experience and expertise. Things go smooth when you plan and know what you're doing, I'm a residential contractor and I am young and learning many thing about masonry from you. Thanks for giving advice for the apprentices' point of view

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Luke, I appreciate hearing that, mike

[@tomscollins8191]

I have been contemplating this exact project at my house. Now I have the knowledge and confidence to do it! No-nonsense good instructions! Thanks!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom, I am glad if it helps, thanks mike

[@OutOfNamesToChoose]

That's a quality patio! Great job as always Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank you, mike

[@brianmoore5498]

plumb, level and a nice plaster job too. you got me sold on that rapid set stuff. next project i am using it!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, it drys extremely fast, only mix what you are going to use quickly, thanks, mike

[@chris_topher1984]

you're an amazing craftsman and your videos have helped me out a lot. thank you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Chris, that’s Great, mike

[@jimcramer9656]

That’s a nice jacket they sent you! Good product too

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, Mike

[@joeystratner1902]

Mike these are the best videos on the internet 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joey, Mike

[@rickyfink9891]

I'm glad to know that even with your experience, even you have problems sometimes. I blocked up an old fireplace a month ago and wet the edges and used the right type of mortar; I had all types of problems! I dry fitted everything first, allowed space for mortar, and the day I blocked it up, the blocks were too big. The most aggravating problem I had was, putting the last block in and it slid back too far. I would have had to tear the top row out to retrieve it. So instead of worrying about it, I just mortared over top of it since it wouldn't be seen anyway.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ricky, I hear you, mike,

[@AttyMonroe]

As usual, love the video. Very informative and encouraging. On a side note, though, 06:00 immediately made me think of a scene from "The Casque of Amontillado." haha

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Taylor, Mike

[@calebstewart6318]

Great video quality Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Caleb, I appreciate it, mike

[@davida871]

You've helped me immensely with these videos. My basement egress window was popped into the basement as the previous owner neglected to have proper drainage. How do i fix the basement wall that's also popping off and dropping in a pike of debris? Thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi David, try my "foundation repair videos" thanks Mike

[@suep4530]

what a difference when finished. great job.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sue, mike

[@vatavicci]

And just like that another great video. I enjoy watching your videos your a great teacher.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Vince, mike

[@vesna639]

Hi Mike! Will be doing this for sure when patching next week, because the two little openings left in the wall of our old stone foundation for ventilation were WATERFALLS during this spring's melt. Hope you're doing good!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks you Vespa, I appreciate it, mike

[@colroulette9337]

Good job Mike, hard job working in that position.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks col, yes it is, mike

[@citizenx-cgn6929]

Nothin fancy, do what works, looks good Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks E C, I appreciate it, mike

[@steve-nr3gn]

Mike, as usual great video. I know you say to dry fit everything. I now live in Tennessee, I used to live in NY. The dry fit does not work in Tennessee. . I dry fitted something yesterday and when I went back to glue it in, the fit was too small. As you always say different parts of the country require different methods.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Steve, It should all fit, unless it is a large area and you get lost in the pattern, thanks, mike

[@steve-nr3gn]

@Hail Honkler could be.

[@leathelandlady]

I need to do this exact project, for same reason. Thanks for the helpful video!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@mikeymopar1171]

You must be reading my mind Mike there's an old coal Cellar window I was going to block up this summer great video thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Michael, I am sure it will work out, mike

[@desktorp]

The Seat Cushion Sponge is such a great tip!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks David, mike

[@noconsentgiven]

Thanks Mike❤️👍.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sh, mike

[@GoingFar77]

I love watching people who are masters at what they do. What accent is that, Pittsburgh?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Going far, Scranton, thanks, Mike

[@SaysSim0n]

thanks Mike. The link in the description is missing.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I will check it out, mike

[@gabec6522]

Talking about the job in the snow!!! Your crazy brother lol!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gabe, mike

[@abuzz5395]

Another job well done!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Buzz, Mike

[@denniszavala3426]

Great video. You are my hero. I have learn a lot. Mixing for Philadelphia, is that the same as your area?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Dennis, all the old masons had specialized mixes individually in their area, I would doubt that it would be close to mine, but can't say for certain, thanks, Mike

[@markanthony3275]

It looks really good!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mark, Mike

[@jimcramer9656]

I like when you blocked that talking guy in 😂

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, lol, Mike

[@FdViv]

Very good videos 👍🏻

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@zsdollhaus]

Mike, you're awesome! Curious to know what type of concrete block I should ask for at the building centre to fill in a window?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Sarah, lowes. Home depot or a block company, ask for 4 inch solids, some call it concrete caps, but look in the back of the stores you will find them in the masonry section, thanks mike

[@shawnlarry8943]

Great Job , mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Shawn , mike

[@MrGurushit]

Good job, Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lenn, Mike

[@firemarshalzoro]

Great video Mike. Do you know what the homeowner did on the inside of the old window?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi firemarshal, I patched it up like the outside, thanks mike

[@SquishyMit]

I did a small block repair to a wall where I added a new door in my garage yesterday. I just bought a bag of mortar, grabbed my tools and did the job, "No big deal." I was totally confident it would work because of your videos Mike, it looks great. Thank so much Mike you are a great teacher!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank you Steve, mike

[@desktorp]

Listen to Uncle Mike, kids. Those aren't Old Man noises-- those are Working Man noises. Proper breathing techniques help working bodies to avoid injury!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks david, mike

[@joeystratner1902]

Agree

[@Mikidy303]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing. You must not know his gardener or we would have heard their name. I'm sure it's Honest Larry or Honest Henry or something like that.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Mike, yep. That is catching on. Lol, mike

[@Mrdubomb]

I have two bsmt windows in a lower level of a multi level home, the wells both fill up and leak like crazy because there is no vertical weeper, plus the grade isnt that great around the home. We want to close off both, one will be covered by a future deck and we want to relocate some hvac exhaust where the other window is, what are your thoughts on completely sealing that lower level, there is a furnace and in the future a bathroom for that level, there will never be any bedrooms there, and will not be finally finished ever. Also, its a poured foundation, I was thinking about forming and pouring concrete to seal it, with rebar and possibly a mortise/tenon notch to lock in the concrete, a little overkill? Apreciate your thoughts, great videos

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I would ask the local contractors or inspector about that, completely sealing off a space could cause severe mold problems, lot of things to consider there, I hope it helps, thanks. Mike

[@invalidacess]

was this the same house you did a video a while back where you had to leave an opening for some kind of pipe?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi invalidates, no a different house, thanks, mike

[@Lincolnlawman]

Wet the perimeter of the existing window frame, but not the sides of the new blocks before adding mortar to them to set in place?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Lincoln, the wetness helps it stick, Mike

[@leosalazar9729]

good job Mikey God bless you my key I see you in the next video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Leo, I appreciate it, mike

[@rickhaver5876]

The only problem with watching your videos is: You make it look so easy! I know some of those small jobs probably are, but I know that actually laying block for a structure requires a higher level of expertise than I possess. Ie pump house or shed stem wall we are the about same age. I did construction for 10 over years 25 years ago, but then went to school to be a nurse. Now I long to work outside again! Or maybe I just want to do things around other guys..... I think that may be the real truth

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rick, I guess we can’t get it out of our system, I appreciate it, Mike

[@julietphillips1991]

Hope this isn't a ridiculous question...I have some thinset left over from tiling, can I use that instead of cement?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Juliet, I wouldn't, I don't think it has the body, mike

[@craignehring]

Hey, thanks Mike ... question? do you ever use vinegar to clean your hands to stop the lime burn?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Craig, no never had that problem, I use to carry a lotion with me or rubber gloves, thanks, mike

[@catcook3324]

Mike, I have a question unrelated to your video. I love your work and respect your opinion. What is your opinion on "air-crete"? Is this a material that you think would be durable in the PA/NY area? Would love to hear what you think about this new form of Portland cement.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Cat, I am not familiar with it and it takes me a long time to trust anything new so I can’t answer that now, thanks, Mike

[@catcook3324]

@@MikeHaduck Okay, thanks for the reply!

[@obs6686]

I need to do this to 2 of my window wells. I have enough old solid stockyard pavers to do this. Would you recommend them for this job? Or do you suggest using 4in solid block?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Stephen, anything that works, thanks, mime

[@gregkunkel8704]

I was just checking in to see if you remembered to Lock up the basement door and windows

[@roccoconte2960]

On a job like this did you ever try closing in with some two by fours and covering them with durock and then stucco over the durock.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Rocco, no wood is not a good thing in our area, termites, my opinion, mike

[@saviotoronto358]

I never thought about cementing in a window ...it would help with winter cold

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Savio, it is the only way we ever did it, thanks, Mike

[@Cool_Videoz]

Hey Mike so i have a question my house has a basement window just like this im thinking about covering it up would that stop the leak?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Ray, I can't say , I do have a video called " basement water problem solutions, that might help , thanks Mike

[@Brian-Burke]

Excellent job, Mike. Do you think a repair like that is as structurally sound as the original block around it? Again, nice work.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Brian, absolutely, I have no problem with it, thanks, mike

[@stevesmith8767]

SO i have a dumb question. I understand the outside potion of this, but on the inside how would one put in the layer of block to finish the inside wall to look flush along with the the rest of the inside foundation wall. I want to block in 2 below grade window wells, but wanted to have the cinder block match on the inside. ON the inside there is a slight concrete slope acting as the window ledge. Im in PA, would you be willing to give me an estimate...

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Steve, thanks for asking but I can't take on any work, if you want to match the inside I just brick it up and plaster it but most the time you don't have to, or put in glass blocks, thanks Mike

[@stevesmith8767]

@@MikeHaduck is there a way to email you for further guidance...?

[@01aharley]

Thank you sir

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks you Matthew, mike

[@clintprice2123]

Mike, did you tar the below grade section?

[@MikeHaduck]

The landscaper did, thanks, mike

[@clintprice2123]

There is another you tuber with a political discussion show and every time I hear him say “it’s no big deal” I get a chuckle and hear you saying it. Keep up the great videos Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Clint, mike

[@anacalderon4128]

Que artista!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@luisfernando-mm3jt]

No big deal... Nice work

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Luis, mike

[@jimcramer9696]

Did the old timers use gloves in those tight spaces too?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jim, as far back as I could remember they did, thanks Mike

[@FAFOSanders]

Another well done job👍Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank you, Mike

[@s0nnyburnett]

The mulch is going to be up to the sill if they don't remove the old mulch before they put down the new stuff. Then a leaky window will be the least of their concern.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Sonny, I never had a callback on any of those kind of jobs, thanks, mike

[@npajoordens]

allways wet it first except for bricks and blocks? but you used brick and blocks here?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Nico, I got to do a video explaining that, but smal patch plaster jobs are a lot different than straight brick and block work, thanks, mike

[@usmc6153]

Do you use any adhesion promoter besides water when bonding old to new?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Don, almost never, sometimes I will Wet it first and paint it with my home made Portland mix, if I think it needs it , but not here, thanks mike

[@870Slager]

Mike! My wife and I are trying to have a baby but it's not working! Mike: "you gotta wet it first"

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ethan, lol, Mike

[@MrMed-hl2fq]

nice and easy for you -

[@MikeHaduck]

Like anything else, thanks, mike

[@MrMed-hl2fq]

@@MikeHaduck I was living in western, PA (Clarion County) rehabbing a house and found about 25 of your great videos in 2016, now i'm back in NYC. I had an old 10 x 12 concrete patio that was in 4 sections with raised and settled sections. - I left that alone. A sandstone foundation that I wanted to cut into for a doorway - left that alone too. To build a 30 foot stone/ brick wall to separate property lines - left this alone too. I Sealed the basement walls and floor then and stained the concrete basement floor. You helped me realize what i could and could not do by myself - I learned a lot..

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I appreciate it, mike

[@chevyguy8759]

How do I get ahold of you to do a job for me?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Chevy, I appreciate it, but I have not even finished jobs I was suppose to do last year, thanks, mike

[@GSMSfromFV]

Mike, it's been a couple years since you closed up a window entirely with concrete block. It also sounds like the same home owner. Is that tight wad still paying you $7.25 per hour?!! ;o))

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi GSM. I am up to 8 dollars an hour now, thanks, mike

[@mrshoeguy2477]

Knee pads. My knees hurt just watching.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi MrShoeguy, yep, I try to use them as much as a can, kneelers help, mike

[@shawnknowles934]

Why didn't the homeowner just install a window well

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Shawn, he was getting flooded out from the street in heavy rains, thanks Mike

[@Saint696Anger]

You got to wet it first 😏

[@MikeHaduck]

Yep, thanks, mike

[@gibsonbuilds4841]

Good job. Whoever was mixing close to the camera mic.. should have moved away. Painful to hear.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gibson, mike

[@hrxy1]

send the jacket back, dont wear black, makees the world miserable. I like thee purpplee tee shirt aaand blue jeans, much better

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks hrxy, I appreciate it, mike

[@babydeacon]

Worst bricklayer iv ever seen

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I will try harder, mike

[@shawnfelix3573]

Nice job Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Shawn, Mike