FOUNDATION REPAIR (part 21) Mike Haduck

[@SalC1]

This guy seems like the most honest contractor on Earth. All of the dishonest ones make a big deal out of everything.

[@yopage]

Yeah, it would be easy for a contractor to show those chunks that fell out of the foundation to the owner and say he needs to jack up the house and do a major repair. UGGG

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Sal, well I hope God won't throw me out of heaven for that, lol, Mike

[@armandomorales9692]

I dislike contractors that make it seem like there rocket scientist like come on its not that hard oh hard yeah right when I ran into a contractor like that I tell them thank ill give u a call back never again

[@tripletgoat]

I like "it's no big deal"

[@Josh-rn1ii]

Ain’t no big deal

[@omarpopioco9997]

You are the Bob Ross of foundation repair... 😳... I can't stop watching...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I hope it helps, Mike

[@jesseeswope2235]

Love watching this guy work. I’ve learned so much from his Masonry work

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jezzee, Mike

[@joekochinski5591]

We will all know the end is near when Mike makes a big deal out of a job

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joe, lol, Mike

[@1956vern]

Lol, your probably right!

[@Brian-Burke]

Nice job as usual, Mike. I can see the average person thinking that's unfixable. You make it look easy.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, Mike

[@BackTrackBug]

Opossum grits and dandelion wine lol. Your granny must of been one of the Clamptons !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@bobflagg1901]

I forgot to mention. God Bless You Mike! You have been a blessing.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bob, God bless also, Mike

[@ShizBoogie31]

"Don't make a big deal" I love that he says it all the time this guy is great!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks , Mike

[@retroraider23]

@@MikeHaduck Me too everytime he says its not a big deal I smile

[@mirnalazo8177]

He should call himself not a big deal man. I been learning myself. Lol

[@briansmithe3429]

I used Mike's techniques to repair my slab and foundation surfaces which had deteriorated due to our severe winter weather here in upstate New York. Came out looking almost better than when it was new. The hardest part was working on my knees under a 30' deck for a section that had crumbled away from under one of the block wall sections. I wouldn't want to do it again at my age (78) so I made sure to paint it twice with a good quality water proof paint. Never had done any masonry work in my life before tackling this job.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, I am glad to hear that, Mike

[@joeblow1934]

Thanks for the share. It is always nice to see people willing to tackle jobs. I am 10 years your junior and have always felt that a person needs to get in there and do it. I am aware of my limitations and act accordingly, just don't coddle myself. Mike is definitely "the man" when it comes to just getting in there and doing the job without a lot of fanfare. As Mike says, "It ain't no big deal."

[@phillydog17]

The Bob Ross of masonry.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Andrew, I appreciate it, Mike

[@BillLowenburg]

Yes! The axe (well, mini axe) is back! Go old school! No big deal. Thanks, Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bill, Mike

[@skyline289]

mike recently ive became a mason a few years ago up here in upstate NY local 2 im laying block and brick but have so many ideas for my home, regardless how many views you get i still love to watch and learn what you do and appreciate all your effort you put into your videos and demonstrations. i cant thank you enough for being the honest ambitious man you are and i think its awsome you take the time to reply to everyones comment. its no big deal with the right attitude, god bless ya

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, I appreciate hearing that, I wish you well , God bless, Mike

[@mickeygriggs]

Another one in the books Mike Awesome work you are doing you are a great Man buddy.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mickey, Mike

[@thomasheller1526]

Mike! Enjoy the knowledge you have been fair over the years! Please keep it coming!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks thomas,, Mike

[@jimmccoal2693]

Thanks for the video Mike. I will be doing some minor foundation repairs soon. No big holes like on this video , i hope. I really enjoy your stone work videos , you are a inspiration.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, I appreciate it, Mike

[@brianmoore5498]

that was a nice reasonable fix up and in times like these that is like finding water in the desert.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, Mike

[@lancelothert]

I have a 115-year-old house with a poured foundation that is crumbling. Primarily surface damage, since it still seems pretty strong. The contractor came in and gave a 40,000 price tag to repair it. After watching your videos, my issues seem minor. I wish you lived in MN!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Lance, lots of overkill out there, thanks Mike

[@GPDarius]

Opossum grits! Gophers😂 more videos please! You’re the best, Mike .

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Marni, Mike

[@annamc2450]

Excellent as always!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anna, Mike

[@leemasterson6812]

Live in Wyoming, foundations just like Pennsylvania and weather, I’ve been doing drywall taping for 43 years your Directions are very CLEAR and concise my new to me home is 103 years old. I’ve taught a lot of people, From one professional to another you are among the Top. Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks lee,, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@kennethmichael5607]

I’ve been installing working in foooring 50 years flooring enjoy your Vedieos people around here young people won’t listen to a more simple way I can still learn but experience is best right

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kenneth, I appreciate it, Mike

[@paulsimkins3895]

Another great job mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@mr.leprechaun4380]

You saved me. Used your techniques. Perfection.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mr, L. Mike

[@Butterfly-iz3nm]

It don't matter what you do as long as it works. That's another great saying!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Butterfly, Mike

[@douggauzy6258]

I really like watching Mike . I feel like he is forthright and that goes miles for me .

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Doug, Mike

[@JimVincitore]

Great video! Very cool! Keep the vids coming! EVERY VIDEO I LEARN SOMETHING NEW!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, Mike

[@lizzapaolia959]

Fantastic video as always 😎. Looks great, God bless 🙏. My husband and I thoroughly enjoy your honest videos 🙏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks lizza, God bless, Mike

[@mrjumbly2338]

Just love your Videos, helps me to not worry so much about doing this type of work and to match things as best you can. In the end it looks much better than it did and it will last as long as it needs to. Thanx Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mr jumble, Mike

[@bruceyoung7391]

Thank you for your channel Mike! I enjoy your videos and your wealth of hands on knowledge...always learning! God bless my friend

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bruce, God bless also, Mike

[@speedracer2336]

Another great video Mike! You make it look so easy, but I know from experience it's not. You are a professional!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks James, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@Eman85515]

Thank you Mike 🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Eman, Mike

[@brianrobbins3499]

Another learning lesson. Thank you Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, Mike

[@anthonywall5227]

Thank you Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anthony, Mike

[@Borgenscalle]

Perhaps not rocket science, but definitely rock science 😂

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Carl, Mike

[@alforliniteaching5670]

The great Mike Hadduck. Thank you. Al.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Al, Mike

[@zacklamprey4784]

AWESOME JOB MIKE!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Zack, Mike

[@joanies6778]

I learn so much from your videos. My issue is inside my basement with plaster at the lower 24" of the walls damaged from a flood, falling down. There are several long vertical cracks in the concrete behind it, too. These were likely from a lack of rain gutters over time, which I've since had installed. (It's a 104 yr old home I bought 3.5 yrs ago.) I am looking for a good product to inject into the cracks after removing all the loose plaster and before covering them up, again.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Joaine, I have a whole playlist on foundation repair. I showed what I used in each situation, somehing should help,, thanks mike

[@amberremington1]

Thank you for all you do

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Amber, Mike

[@1956vern]

Another fine job Mike! Using stone and brick as filler makes the fill more stable on a rock foundation! You are at the age of reason Mike! Make it simple! The foundation was never pretty! You did a great job of helping keep a old house stable and standing! Young people overthink! Thank you for the vlog Mike! I liked your knee pad! That’s the best knee pad I’ve seen! Your knees look like there doing good! Your still a youngster at heart!👏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gurl, I appreciate it, Mike

[@wayneleone]

Nice repair Mike. Im sure customer was happy with the result. Great job.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Wayne, Mike

[@PWN_Nation]

Awesome repair, and the homeowners were blessed to have you on their job. Any tips for removing paint from exterior brick walls? It's really trapping moisture and we want to try cleaning it off.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks PWN, I can't say about the brick, most brick are different and react differently when being cleaned, I would question the moisture problem, I haven't never remember seeing one unless rain water was getting behind the brick, thanks Mike

[@nathantv8257]

Wow that looks like perfection

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Nathan, Mike

[@cdbflynow]

That foundation really needed some help. So Mike helped! Thanks for the video. Paul

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@rollie5579]

I love these videos , I have learned so much. You make this stuff so much less intimidating , thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@bobflagg1901]

Outstanding video Mike! I really enjoy it. I learned allot! When doing this type of repair how cold can you go temperature wise?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Bob, usually 3 days without freezing is my rule of thumb, Mike

[@Will-ln6tb]

Mike your videos are informative and relaxing.i hope you keep making them.thanks dood

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I will, Mike

[@juancarreras1714]

Good job mike! Comprende!!!!🙏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Juan, Mike

[@wayneisanamerican]

Another good job with not ripping off the owner!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Wayne, Mike

[@samueladams584]

Always educational watching Mike's videos

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Samuel, Mike

[@PropertyMasterNY]

Mike, you are awesome. Thank you, sir.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks for the kind words, Mike

[@TheLottoCaliGirls]

I wish I could fly you out to my home 🏡 to help fix my foundation 🥺 but I’ll have to teach myself by watching your channel

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jasmin, I am sure up can do it, but thanks for asking, Mike

[@battletested9329]

THNKS MIKE IT IS A BIG DEAL FOR ALL YOU HELP!!👏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks again, Mike

[@johnalbrecht7850]

I think you need a trophy for your video👏👏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, Mike

[@tomnapper101]

Good job Mike your good tradesman and like what you do old school way nice to watch good quality work 👍old stone mason from UK back in England 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom, it's good to hear from the UK, Mike

[@buddyboy6337]

That worked out good.Thanks Mike for sharing.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Buddyboy, Mike

[@derek6637]

excellent job.Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Derek, Mike

[@toddavis8603]

Old hatchet job to clean off loose stuff."Ain't no big deal" great repair, Pennsylvania mason.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tod, Mike

[@Ashroyer86]

Could be gophers, copperhead snakes..... Reminds me of forest: big shrimp, small shrimp..... Good little chuckle.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ash, Mike

[@g1boy2]

The way Mr Mike Haduck chips away with that hammer its a good thing he never became a dentist you would have no teeth but one hell of a concrete smile😁

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks g1,lol, Mike

[@Miguel.Garcia]

Pretty big job

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Michael, Mike

[@opinionsrlikeaholes359]

Apparently “Not a big deal…”

[@suep4530]

Looks great! We had a stone foundation at the old house.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sue, Mike

[@js5866]

Great video Mike. Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks JS, Mike

[@jimcramer9656]

Like the longer format videos!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, Mike

[@ebw_servant_of_GOD]

Mike...Another fine job.... Reminder I have a few patches to do to... Prior owner was a contract painter not a real worker.... Liked your Grandma's cooking 👍 I talk about rattlesnake and frog legs and we'll people look at me😳. Anyway great work.. God Bless . ... Ernie

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ernie, God bless also, Mike

[@renaissancebotticelli7104]

Mike. You are the best! Wish you could take a trip to the Jersey Shore and repair and film my foundation!!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, thanks for the offer, but mostly retired, thanks for the offer, Mike

[@renaissancebotticelli7104]

@@MikeHaduck I understand Mike. I am now retired. I feel confident by seeing your KZbin especially this one., that i could tackle my foundation issues which match this person's.. but the bending and mixing and lifting is a bit too much for me. Keep making your videos and keep educating us! God bless!

[@anthonysoto3930]

I got a house on west virgina beautiful places but is a old house i have 🕳 on my foundation stones or wereber materials is coming at parts is a 1916 house. So I try to fix that problem n don't khow how to start is a similar problem like this videos but little worse. Love all your videos my frend I learnings much thank you sr

[@MikeHaduck]

I also have videos on " repointing stone work, and stone foundation repair, they might help, thanks Mike

[@poopnapkin]

Copperneck rattle snakes! Ha! You have the best sense of humor. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. God bless you mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks God bless, Mike

[@tomdale1313]

txs Mike for sharing...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom, Mike

[@garytracey1690]

It's the very same here Mike the older generation used a lime wash on stone walls to water proof them ,I've seen lots like that

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gary, Mike

[@andyh7537]

Mike Haduck - Stone Tetris Master!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Andy, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@samston]

Very honest guy, some contractors tell you how the house is going to shift and move in rainy season or snow. Then they wanting 20,000 dollars to repair it.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Nancy, I know, I've seen it, thanks Mike

[@undecided5924]

Are you willing to go to maine this summer? I'm purchasing a house from 1890 and it needs some stone work fixed. I'll make sure it's worth your time. Thanks again for all your videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Undecided, I appreciate the offer but not taking on any more work, thanks again Mike

[@RAhandle1818]

Thanks for this video. What about the small gaps here and there,especially the ones between bricks? Should not they be all filled with cement or something?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi RE Hanlel, I always fill in the holes and spaces before I finish the job, thanks Mike

[@markmoody703]

Mike why do you use a brick trowel to purge with I think it's pretty cool I'm going to start trying it I've never seen it

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Mark, I guess it more of a mason thing then a plaster thing, thanks Mike

[@danfarge7447]

Mike I have a question how would you get mortar off of red bricks on a chimney not big clumps just my first attempt at repointing some joints I made the mix to wet any help is appreciated Thankyou Dan

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Dan, the next day I usually scrub it with a scrubbrush and water, sometimes a steel brush helps, after the first day the cement gets hard, I got a video coming out in a few weeks " repointing brickwork" thanks Mike

[@saadaliraqi6470]

Good job Mike Follow you from Canada 🇨🇦

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Saad, Mike

[@thomasheller1526]

Love the first statement. All I did…. Just fixed the foundation Like as you always say.. “It’s no big deal”!!! Tough to find a dentist that’s almost as gentile as you

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks thomas,, Mike

[@Brooklynraised68]

Good enough for the neighborhood

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, very true, Mike

[@j.b.9474]

Mike - how does the plaster "stick" to the paint? Would it be safer to remove all paint before covering the foundation with plaster?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi JB , nor necessarily, one you paint over it it usually it the stays, Mike

[@GPDarius]

Awesome, I can do this! Mike, why do many staircases and foundation sides on houses continue to show repairs like this one, fall out, crumble worse, etc. it’s a quick fix to sell a house. Wrong cement product maybe? Not wetting like you do? I see it a lot around my neighborhood.and thank you for these videos, Mike-you make it look fun!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks marni,, Mike

[@daviddestefano5044]

you are a true craftsman...you took a dogs breakfast and turned it into a gourmet meal

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks David, Mike

[@Traderjoe]

But Mike, what caused the foundation to loosen like that? Was water coming down from behind the siding or something? Do you ever come across jobs that have a much more involved cause than a patch job would fix?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Joe, rarely on old stone or concrete foundations, sometimes block, Mike

[@reginabozza72]

Can you do a similar video that shows repairing the foundation around a basement window?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi reginia,, check out my videos on "basement window installation " thanks, Mike

[@MaDGriZz78]

Hi Mike, could you use your usual 2 sand to 1/2 mortar 1/2 portland mix for this fix as well?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi MaDgri,, yes, but it becomes a waiting game with shrinkmarks and extra coats, thanks Mike

[@joedominick7517]

Nice job Mike No big deal.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joe, Mike

[@deboraadkins-smith2092]

Mike have you heard of self healing concrete. Could you do a review on it and how to use it please.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Debora, I haven't heard of it, thanks Mike

[@jawkeye]

Nice work, thank you for sharing. You always do such a great job and I appreciate you sharing how you do it. I wonder how that air gap seemed get in there, just freeze and thaw?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jay, maybe that and weaker and older patches, thanks Mike

[@claytonkernsiii3289]

Could you have just filled the holes with the motar mix or should you always fill something like that with brick and stone?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Clayton, you could but packing it with bricks and stones beef it up , speed it up and you get less shrinkage, thanks Mike

[@patriciau6277]

The home owner needs to get the roof and gutters inspected also. I bet rain is getting in behind the siding.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Patrick, Mike

[@rmhanseniii]

Another excellent video, BTW…..that foundation is not too far away from needing replacement

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi rm, very true, Mike

[@1Akanan1]

how are your hands not burning ;) I'm doing a little mortar job, and even with nitril whatever contractor glove with the back breathable, my joints are so painful at night.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi I hear you, Mike

[@coochiecrook7120]

The Scotty Kilmer of masonry.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@Bekhard6908]

This foundation your working on is just like mine except not on corner. Spalling but in many spots the front of the brick is gone. We bid what you're doing, but next year it falls off hole is bigger.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Becky, I haven't had a callback on any of my previous work, I don't know what to tell you, thanks Mike

[@roychatfield3668]

If the bricks are spalling this may be frost getting inside damp bricks. A foundation generally does not have a dpc at a lower level so moisture will rise from the subsoil. Paint or render can hide the problem for a sale but makes it worse as the water cannot escape into the air. Bricks below dpc should be engineering not facing bricks. A solution would be to replace a couple of courses with engineering bricks. They are heavy, strong and very dense. Not something that can be done in a day or in long sections as your house must be supported without sinking. First task, remove the render and any soil that can be kept away from the wall. If the bricks behind are wet, let them dry. Frost will not damage dry materials. Ensure there are no downspouts and the siding drips clear of bricks

[@MikeHaduck]

@Roy Chatfield hi Roy. The big problem with home owners is there is no rain gutters or they are blocked or the land is not pitched away from the house and the water is going into or around the foundation, if those two things are kept up there is rarely any problem with foundations no matter what type of masonry was used, my experience, thanks Mike

[@terryharris3393]

Mike, I’m in Kansas and my small town hardware/home improvement store doesn’t carry rapid set mortar. Is there a way to modify S-mortar so it sets faster for repairs? Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Terry, the concrete company is best to ask for that, personally I don't know of any definite product, I hope it helps, thanks Mike

[@jhconnor88]

Mike how do you decide when to use a bonding agent (portland+water "paint") vs. no bonding agent (just "wet" it)?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi jh, if the surface is rough and it has something to stick too or a second coat where I prepared it, but usually over old work or where it's too smooth I want it to stick better, I add the bonding, it's an experience thing, thanks Mike

[@krowraven7]

I started doing your philosophy in my work no big deal just get it done.. simple is good..

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dave, very true, Mike

[@bcalhoun100]

How do you decide whether to use Mason mix or repair mortor? can you not use Mason mix to do repairs also?

[@MikeHaduck]

The repair mortar is a fast set, the other just tales a lot longer to dry, thanks mike

[@vermilion3419]

Hey chief got a question you have heard before. What cement for indoor brick hearth for a woodstove. Can I use quick mortar? Thanks and I love your vids

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Verm, I can't say unless I was there to see it but I show what I use in each video, thanks, Mike

[@LaVieIndie]

Bob Ross of masonry.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Indie, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@patrid19]

Hi Mike, been watching you for a while now, about a year. My home has a rock foundation that throughout the entire foundation is rock with concrete going around the rocks. Could I do something like that to my basement on my foundation where I could fill in the rocks, then put concrete all over it and then paint it? Thank you, Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Patrick, I have a playlist, " stone foundation repair" Mike haduck, I did it all the time, I would go to a spot nobody sees and do some experimenting and you will get good at it, Thanks Mike