BLOCK LAYING (part 7) Mike Haduck) steel beams or lintels

[@williamwilliams337]

Mr Haduck, would like to say thank you, your videos have helped taught me and also saved money on the projects my wife and I have done around our house.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks William, Mike

[@ebw_servant_of_GOD]

Mike ... I agree commonsense is a WONDERFUL tool. Yet today it is seldom used and ALWAY maligned by those who have none... Keep using your it is a sharp tool. GOD BLESS...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ernest, God bless also, Mike

[@cesarcacayan6916]

Your video is very educational, not only the technical information but what is actually done and apply in field construction.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Cesar, Mike

[@arkansas1313]

Excellent work with the lintels, I notice things like that when traveling other parts of the world, always seeing how others do things. Great commentary at the end! Thanks for the video! ....13

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks arkansas, I appreciate it. mike

[@jeromeduffy9270]

This is the only Channel that doesnt get any negative comments. Almost wierd. Ppl complain about everything. Not here

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jerome, I get them every now and then, thanks Mike

[@jomarlefevre5311]

Mike, you are a great source of knowledge, thank you for your educational videos!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jomar, Mike

[@FireplacesRock]

You are the INCREDIBLE Solid Mason! 8:46 You the Boss! Always Great Building Details Mike! Thank You!

[@MikeHaduck]

hi Jaime, your the best, still I am a lot of old school , but it works, thanks mike

[@wcsd9577]

I always look forward to your newest videos, and learning new things each time.

[@MikeHaduck]

I appreciate it, I try, thanks, mike

[@alext8828]

Fascinating. I'm getting an education over here.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Alex, Mike

[@MD-cd7em]

GREAT VIDEO MIKE...YOU ALWAYS GIVE US FOOD FOR THOUGHT..THANKS!

[@karob6569]

Thanks Mike. I love your videos. They / you have given me the confidence to build the entire basement of my home extension. Your practical down to earth tips are great. Thanks again. Robert

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank you Robert. that is great, I am glad if it helps, thanks mike

[@karimmusa8025]

karob6569 thank you mik

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Karim, I appreciate it. mike

[@henryniles1]

Beautiful work Mike! I'm about your age, a retired tool and die maker from Ford, I know a few other trades as well, plumbing, millwright, electrical, I. even made quite a few guitars but always shied away from masonary. I'd like to say you have inspired me to fix some brick on my house and a little concrete work but what really interests me is your stone work. I'm definitely going to do some stone work, so thanks for the videos!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank you Henry, I appreciate it, mike

[@miketorres2598]

Really appreciate your videos Mike Hope your well ✌️

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike, I am doing fine, mike

[@400PV]

Thanks! I will continually to watch your videos.

[@devore1776]

Thanks Mike for sharing your great knowledge with the world.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks devore, I appreciate it. mike

[@7777jayhawk]

Great videos Mike. I like your "get to the point" style... no silly intros or annoying music in the background... just great information passed down from the elders to you, and from you to us. It is much appreciated. I am sure the old timers would be proud and happy about what you are doling here. After watching your early video I am glad you started using outlines on the words to make them easier to read. The only suggestion I have is if/when you say "watch my video about..." maybe you could add/use the KZbin annotations with an onscreen link option I am only offering that tip to help out, not complaining or being picky. I just started doing that... it makes it easy for people to find the video you are referring to... and it is easy to add that option using the annotations screen (just click the add a link box).. I like you video style and audio commentary, it works perfect I wish more people created videos like yours. Are you going to make some more videos about banjo playing or videos on other topics? That would be awesome! Thank you again for taking your time to create and post these videos to pass along wisdom to/for us.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks jayhawker, I am learning as I go. I started other things on my other channels,, I am a bit scared to pass on the "link" in case youtube goes out of business (not likely) but just to let them know I have another video thanks again, mike

[@offgrid7854]

I agree. Mike gets right to the job at hand.

[@jimmyjames6318]

Thanks Honest Mike. You got my vote!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Jimmy, honest mike appreciates it. lol, mike

[@thesillyquestions]

This was awesome! I feel like I could totally do my own basement now. My buddy is a mason and I know I can do the work and he can check it. Thanks Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Travis, Mike

[@usnva5638]

I really enjoyed this 7 part series. You provided so much useful information. My goal is to [someday soon] build a 28' x 16' concrete shed with a 2nd floor. Thanks to you and a few others on the internet, you've given me the knowledge and confidence to try it.

[@MikeHaduck]

I wish you well, thanks mike

[@usnva5638]

One dumb question if I may: when masons finish the walls, do they get shored up before pouring and filling the cores or is the mortar strong enough to hold it all together?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi USNVA, usually the cores are filled as you go, with the rebar sticking up to enough to tie into the next few courses, but I always watch the weather for any big wind storms, walls like these usually are only strong vertical, God and gravity is whats holds them in the ground, my opinion, I hope it helps thanks mike

[@usnva5638]

Mike Haduck So what you're saying is lay a course or two then fill with concrete, lay a few more courses and fill again with concrete. That would be a lot of truck deliveries. I suppose lay 6 courses and fill, lay the next 6 and fill.

[@MikeHaduck]

I thought you were talking only cores, I can't really say unless I seen it but I did it on my block series after the foundation with a truck (pea gravel) I would watch the "How I lay block series" for that sort of thing , others may do it different, I hope it helps thanks mike

[@mattthenewfie1]

i watched all ur vids and picked up a lot of techniques! i got a raise when i started again this year! thanks mike!!!! and yes i plan to use oak on my house. there are no inspectors in the area so ill over build everything lol! keep up the good work mike and god bless

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Matt, I hope it all works out, God bless, also ,,, mike

[@cynthiahyman-haynes8969]

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[@MrGojo1955]

Hello Mike. I really enjoy all your videos. I like your straight foreward, matter-of-fact style of demonstrating how you do masonry work. It's very generous of you to share your experience and in-sight with others who want to learn more about the masonry trades. I am also a bricklayer and tilesetter and it makes me happy to see the pride you put into your work. I wish more people had that attitude. One question: when we lay block, before filling cells around vertical rebar with concrete or grout, we pour a splash of water into the cell and soak it to help the concrete flow better, fill all the voids and cure good and hard. I also wiggle the rebar to help the concrete flow. Do you do this also? Just wondering. Regards. Gord J.

[@jamesdickson3616]

Good tips Mike .your a hard working man I take my hat off to you thanks Jimmy Western Australia

[@MikeHaduck]

I take my hat off to you also james, thanks mike

[@darrenharlow2040]

nice work mike.i have learned a lot from your videos they are very detailed and educational thanks from the uk

[@JoseAguilar-dv2nd]

Great job amigos

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jose, Mike

[@michaelveritas2382]

Great video, Please keep making them. Mikey V.

[@nomaansayyed5325]

Exactly what i was looking for.Thanks👍☺👌

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Nomaan, mike

[@mtec8743]

alot of great information. fantastic videos

[@MikeHaduck]

I appreciate it, thanks mike

[@mattyboysully]

Awsome Mike like your style

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Matt, mike

[@paulh6467]

Another great video.I appreciate it👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, I appreciate it more, thanks mike

[@gosselinkfinecarpentry9786]

Honest mike is the best!! Makes me laugh every time!

[@MikeHaduck]

and he is running for re-election again, lol thanks mike

[@PsychoAxeMan]

turning out great. thanks for all the info

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I am glad if it helps, mike

[@majermike]

Thanks Mike! Great video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks major, I appreciate it, Mike

[@29kaushik]

Mike, i love ur videos thanks. Can you please upload a video to me to show how the embed plates are installed in to the CMU wall

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi koushik. If I ever come across it I will, thanks Mike

[@siggyuke]

thanks for the videos. great info.

[@MikeHaduck]

thank you, mike

[@400PV]

Hey what's up Mr. Mike. At 12:42 , did you notch out that block. Also, could explain why you did not want the block to touch that bolt. Finally, in your other video you toothed the block out. Is there an advantage than building a lead? Thanks for your videos!! The really help me out a lot. I just got hired with a block crew ad a laborer. I am looking to increase my skill level. You give a good detailed description about masonry work. Again, thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi R b , the steel beam expands and contracts with the weather slower or faster than the masonry, so I give the beams room to do that,, because of the scafold height I did not want to keep extending the leads out, anything that works, thanks mike

[@fernandoveras5606]

You're great Mike. Watching your wonderfull vídeos from Brazil. I Loved your explanations with that steel beam and massonry. Your comments about ancient buildings as castles. Yes no steel present but they overcome big spans with archs and vaults. A question concerning lintels you showed. Are they made in straight concrete or they have rebars inside or pretension. Thanks in advance.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Fernando, they have rebar inside them mostly, thanks Mike

[@frankphoto2]

Thanks i did learn something and have a good i idea on how to make an opening in a block wall now - old school way is great for the diy and custom lengths- 35 bucks to buy 4ft lintel and pick up or make it yourself with material already in hand thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Frank, I hope it all works out, mike

[@LightGesture]

What hope do you have filling a 20' high block core? I dont see it as a doable thing unless you have it filled already up to some point.........

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi , filling block was always filled as you go, in Florida they fill when the building is finished and leave inspection holes, thanks Mike

[@fernandomachado4803]

thanks mike, very nice...👏👏👏👏

[@davidgroskopf7898]

Mike I own a 1900 victorian brick 2 story home north of Kansas City Missouri the lintels above the doors ,windows and below the windows appear to be cast in place as they are very large does this sound right?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi David, in the old days that is what they did, and we still do if we have to, so it's very possible ,thanks mike

[@colleenlassie2600]

I learn so much from you :)) ty..

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Colleen, I appreciate it. mike

[@cynthiahyman-haynes8969]

Mike Haddock you were created by God to help people. You do so much teaching in your video in such a short period of time. And to you it is no big DEAL. God bless and keep you. Cyndy Haynes Baltimore Maryland

[@rjs2400]

Another great video Mike! Now past 20k subscribers which is awesome. You're one of my favorite creators on here. Appreciate the effort and the continued higher res footage. Keep on Keeping on brother! You need a beer and wemmen'z fund. I despise the beggars, and you are the complete opposite, a son of god sharing knowledge, but consider a Patreon or setup a PayPal account that we can gift you some beer money. Man I wish you were on this coast! Take it easy!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks RJS, You give me encouragement, God bless, mike

[@rjs2400]

Mike Haduck The beauty is that generations beyond us will see how it's done properly. The way you sling mud with precision is great.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks RJS, I sometimes am a little on the rough side , but it works, I am just passing along what I learned from the old timers , thanks again mike

[@AccentMasonryLLC]

Great video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I seen your site, amazing work for sure, mike

[@stanwilson7566]

I enjoyed your video, keep them coming. 9/2/2017

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Stan, I will, appreciate, mike

[@holytrashify]

2 layers of block! definitely overkill...thanks for the video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Had to or no brick ledge, thanks Mike

[@kevinemerine7170]

Just watched all seven videos and always pick up a thing or three.

[@MikeHaduck]

Kevin Emerine Thanks I appreciate it Mike

[@andynichols3464]

What a great series of videos! More information on the different aspects of block work than any thing I've found yet. I'm doing my research for a project that I will start in about two years and your videos cleared up a lot of the missing information from other sites. I'm looking to build a daylight basement clear spanned with steel beams if physics and my wallet says it's possible. I still have a lot to learn, any good sources i.e. books for what to do for certain applications and the reason why?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Andy, about books, modern practical masonry, but it is all about the old churches, castles etc, i appreciate the comment, mike

[@izman20]

that's was very good. today we out some Steel lintel on just like in your video. we did not put insulation on them to accommodate the expansion of steel. but we did put an expansion joint up one side. what is your opinion of placing spancrete on top of 8 inch walls? do you think it should be only on thicker walls like 12 inch?

[@MikeHaduck]

I can not comment on that, I am not familiar with spancrete, I guess I am still a lot old school. thanks mike

[@55098]

thanks for sharing

[@bootsmclaughlin1071]

Super stuff big dog

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi John, I guess that is good, thanks mike

[@bootsmclaughlin1071]

Mike Haduck lol it sure doses ...great to see a master at work

[@omnilife691]

What is the foam between the blocks and the brick for?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Omni, Insulation, Mike

[@mrkrasker9609]

Hello Mike, When you were at the end of the lintel beam using insulation could you use Dow Corning 795 Silicone Building Sealant instead of insulation as the expansion material?

[@MikeHaduck]

I am a lot of "Old School" and I can not rule it out, I am not familiar with the product and can not say I ever used it, but if it is flexible I can not see why it wouldn't work, just an opinion, thanks mike

[@itslexiandgrace2259]

Mike grout is so expensive. Would it be a problem to fill the cores with concrete instead ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Never, No you got to do it many times as you go, Mike

[@ertzmail]

Hey mike i have a question , on block walls is it normal that thetpy crack , the ceacks are fine cracks most of tgem are onbthe joining walls

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Elm, I can’t see it from here, but for the most part most masonry walls crack about every 20 feet or so, everything depends on the situations, Thanks Mike

[@bmanbj5654]

I have a question for you Mike. I plan on digging out an underground shelter, and I plan on using a vertical shaft about 20 ft down. Do you think that these concrete blocks would be sufficient enough to hold the walls up all the way down if I layer them and filled all of them with cement? Thank you!

[@bmanbj5654]

Just some info, I was planning on using 8x8x16 blocks for it.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi BMan, I think you are getting into some serious construction, and what I seen in the service, you would need a lot more than that, I hope it helps thanks mike

[@PedroGonzalez-yn8mc]

Muy bueno

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Pedro, mike

[@Lookatthebottom]

Aha, thanks, I learned something.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks I appreciate it, Mike

[@ddoungpanya]

Mike, it is a garage. Is the Styrofoam insulator? why do you use it between the bricks and the wall? can we just leave the cavity? Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

yes the styrofoam is the insulator, I will be explaining that towards the end of the series, they plan to keep the inside of garage above freezing during winter months, you could leave the cavity, but if you are going to heat it down the road it is probably a smart move to insulate it, everywhere is different , thanks mike

[@mrdawsonh]

Great Job. Hope millennials are watching.

[@bethesdaspencer8928]

Yeah, those of us who have land to build on and money to buy cement... I found it fascinating and very helpful.

[@MikeHaduck]

hi Dawson, anything that works, thanks mike

[@davidveda6853]

Dawson Hale we are. some of us actually work jobs outside of fast food

[@robviolin1]

I have been watching your videos. Great work👍 I have a question if you don’t mind. I am thinking about bricking the front of my old house. The height is 135 inches or 11 1/2 feet. How deep of a footer do I need? Is there a formula, like for every 5 ft of brick you need 1 foot deep footer? Thanks - rob in Texas

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Rob, usually you see the footer the house is attached too, otherwise you get separation, I would talk to some of the local masons before I do anything another alternative oil a stucco brick cut out of the stucco see my video, How I do stucco ( part3 ). Brick face, Mike Haduck, I hope it helps, mike

[@robviolin1]

@@MikeHaduck Hi Mike and thanks - I have a pier and beam foundation so there is not slab for an attached footer. How would you handle that situtation if you needed a footer to install a brick face?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Rob, I would ask the locals, we don’t use pier & beam up here, thanks , Mike

[@robviolin1]

@@MikeHaduck ok - thanks

[@2508ccp]

Thank you for sharing to trade with us.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank you chance, I appreciate that, mike

[@flashboredom9326]

don't touch the bolt! another great video.

[@MikeHaduck]

I hope, thanks mike

[@FishFind3000]

Is that jd loader yours? Do you have partners/employees?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Fish, no I am a one man band, no equipment, thanks mike

[@BlankBrain]

Hi Mike, This has nothing to do with concrete block. My chimney was leaking near the flashing. Someone had built a chase over the stone chimney, so I removed it to get to the flashing. Before the chase was slapped on, someone had covered the mortar and some of the stone with asphalt roof repair. My first idea to remove the hard tar was to grind it off. Of course that just melts it and ruins the disk. LOL Would you use dry ice and a chisel or a torch and scraper or kerosene and rags or something else? Most of the mortar is in pretty good shape, so I would prefer to not use anything that forces more tar into the mortar. Thanks for any advice you (or anyone) can provide.

[@MikeHaduck]

I usually chisel it off, or hammer it off and start over fresh, I would think that anything else would make a mess, everything depends of course, I hope it helps, thanks mike

[@illestofdemall13]

Rebar is iron isn't it? That's why it rots (I thought). I would think beams of higher grade steel should last long.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Kris. When you mix metal with masonry it's only a matter of time, just the way it is, thanks Mike

[@illestofdemall13]

@@MikeHaduck I guess they don't plan on them lasting more than 50 years anyways.

[@Theoz1412]

Mike something up with that bond

[@MikeHaduck]

, I am not sure but everything worked, thanks mike

[@RushAustin]

Does Mike want the 3" cap to touch the bolt? No sir, he does not!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rush, mike

[@jwatters9868]

shouldn't the beam be mounted on engineering blocks

[@MikeHaduck]

I been doing it this way for 46 years. and I learned it from the old timers who was doing it for many years before that, I don't know what else to tell you, thanks mike

[@joemommma6573]

why wouldnt you put a whole in the cap instead of splitting them for the bolts? doesnt make sense. but like u say everyone hass there ways

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Joe, very true everybody got their own way, thanks Mike

[@wildmanofthewynooch7028]

Nice work Mike, But don't you worry about your lungs breathing in the cement dust?

[@MikeHaduck]

I am careful , thanks mike

[@jamietalbot7254]

you seem like a very knowledgeable bricklayer but the standards in the states are poor compared to here in the uk

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jamie, it could be, thanks mike

[@dpeagles]

All hail the UK. Best of the best. When all the muslims take over the UK will they continue with your fine craftsman traditions?

[@oakwoodconstructions8642]

Great video but they're called "Lintels" not "Lentils"😂. Lentils are a food!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks,, Mikey

[@satieshisaac9114]

Thx, make me vids

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sat, Mike

[@usedbrickie9166]

Sorry, Your right consult professional help. Nice try though.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I appreciate it. mike

[@jonbriggs8719]

He dont want any concrete touching that bolt that is set in concrete.......

[@MikeHaduck]

HI John, something you got to think about, thanks Mike

[@ashleyrobinson9290]

What the hell? "Honest Mike for political office!", "Honest Mike's Towing", "Honest Mike's Steel", "Honest Mike's Block work"