STONE SIDEWALK INSTALLATION (part 3) Mike Haduck

this stone sidewalk , "garden walkway" was a makeover of what the previous landscaper had laid, All the owner wanted was not to track in mud or dirt inside his house, so the cheapest solution was to take the existing stone lay them on some gravel and cement the joints. I would never have done this if I was to put in a new sidewalk, all my videos are my ways and ideas, I always suggest anyone doing work to consult professional help www.amazon.com...

[@jonr2329]

Hello Mike, Thank you for your great videos. I truly enjoy watching them. I have been a landscape contractor in California for thirty years or so now. When I first started, I was fortunate to meet and learn from a mason named Ed Ziniker. Ed was a 3rd generation mason who was getting ready to retire, and he knew his stuff Ed loved to teach his kraft to those who were interested and was full of passion about what he did. Back in those days it was very rare to find anyone who would take the time to show you some of their tricks of the trade. Sad to say, that is still kind of that way today. You remind me of Ed and the passion he had about teaching the kraft. Without guys like you showing the "new school" and "old school" ways of doing things, a lot of that knowledge will be lost. Today everything about new school and as you demonstrate, it is not necessarily wrong, but it also may not be the best way to do something. I know this was a long comment, but I had to say thank you and tell you that what you are sharing is truly appreciated.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jon, it is comments like these that keep me going, I appreciate it a lot, God bless. mike

[@ToDoPOView]

I enjoy your tailgate chats almost as much as watching the tutorial. Thanks for the effort you put into creating these videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thinker, glad to hear that, I figure they help to explain things, I appreciate it. mike

[@jamesleroy7752]

Mike Haduck "Mike's tale gate party!" Love it!

[@rayeason5058]

I too enjoy your dialogue and of course the “how to” demo.

[@douglasabdullah8162]

Dont know if anyone cares but if you are bored like me during the covid times you can watch pretty much all the latest movies and series on InstaFlixxer. I've been watching with my brother for the last couple of months :)

[@morganmax3132]

@Douglas Abdullah yea, been watching on instaflixxer for since november myself =)

[@paulg444]

This video is solid gold!!! You are watching genius craft and 40 years of experience!

[@johnygeorge9327]

Hello Mike, Thank you so much for a simple, clear, and easy to understand details of how to build flagstone pathway or other projects. You make it simple . Thanks for helping us beginners. Stay safe and healthy.God bless.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks johny,, God bless, Mike

[@mikecampanile1298]

Mike, You do a great service for us old timers and the new masons just learning the trade.-Mike Campanile

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Mike, I appreciate it. it means I am on the right track, thanks, mike

[@FireplacesRock]

Thank You Mike! "If it works, it's right!" Great!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jaime, your the man, mike

[@freshimpactco.8698]

Thanks Mike for all of the effort you put in your videos I am not an expert in this field of work, I have worked 20 years in IT and quite frankly sick and tired of it lol. So moving on to something that is artistic and will last longer than a handful of years. Learnt heaps from your videos and love watching you hard at work.... I love the neandering you put into your videos, feel like a I'm an apprentice when I listen to you and really love that you are passing on your knowledge and experience to all of us here on KZbin 😆 God Bless

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Fresh, I appreciate the comment , it keeps me going on, mike

[@jerrysumner4923]

Hi Mike. I live in the mountains of North Carolina (4M ft elevation) so the climate is very similar to Northern Pennsylvania. Been using your videos for over one year. Your adjustments because of our cold, wet climate have always been applicable. I'm finishing a flagstone walkway over concrete. There is a small porch at our front door. Originally, this porch was covered with solid brick flat down. I had a business ten years ago. There was a guy who did our maintenance work. He also claimed to be a qualified mason and showed me several jobs in the area that he claimed he had done. He put in a walkway with beautiful flagstone, but improperly laid down. I dug up his work, moved the Rock and re-installed them following your guidance on You Tube. Somehow, I agreed to his laying clay tiles on the porch. This was a disaster, which I'm now ready to correct. Plan to lay flagstone, using 1-Portland, 2-sand. Do I need any special additives or coatings? Does my plan appear sound?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jerry, I have never had a problem with this method, sounds like you are on the right track, sounds like my otone patio and porch videos, I am glad if it helps , thanks mike

[@jerrysumner4923]

@@MikeHaduck Mike, Thank you very much for your prompt response. I'm a former teacher so I tend to go on-and-on. What I really wanted to ask was, "Do I need more than 1-portland, 2-sand to stick flagstone to a brick surface? Thank you very much.

[@williammartin9450]

Forget the line, eyeball it..love it. That's what experience brings! That road-base/ gravel locks in pretty good once it's tamped down and is a good foundation for heavy stone. Great videos Mike, I've learned a load over the years, thanks!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks William, Mike

[@marcosmota1094]

Just did a short pathway, love watching Mike to check my work...dude's a master.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Marcos, it makes me happy to hear that, thanks for the kind words, Mike

[@marcosmota1094]

@@MikeHaduck I too got handed off/odd shaped natural stones by my relative and tried my best to make them work over fourteen feet. Hats off to you mate! I love hearing the wisdom and honesty in your voice...the outro shows how much you care about your results, but sometimes you gotta let it go.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Marcos, I hear you, Mikey

[@deanno7067]

Great video thanks for uploading and explaining, i look forward to all your videos. You are an artist of your trade, not many if any left nowdays. Great work and God bless from Australia.

[@MikeHaduck]

thank you Dean, it is great to hear that from down under, I appreciate it. mike

[@edwinmonroe3474]

Hi Mike, hope you have a great day!!! i enjoy watching your videos and your Compassion for the trade my father was a mason and i learned alot from him hes been gone now for 13 years but i always remember certain things ooh thats right so i truly appreciate you too he was born 1949 so he was Old School mason like you take care God bless .. los Angeles Calif

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Edwin, God bless also, mike

[@raymondkarkoff6577]

Now that looks beautiful Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Raymond, Mike

[@joeshmoe8912]

Mike another great video. I love the way you explain your reasoning for everything. I think it turned out beautiful for what it was. Thanks again for passing it along.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Joe, I am happy that folks like the tailgate thing, mike

[@joeshmoe8912]

Mike Haduck , I've been wanting to comment this ever since i started watching your videos. I lived in Edwardsville 8 years ago and I wish i knew about you then because i would have looked you up to shake your hand. Live on the other side of Pa now. One amazing stone thing i saw living over there was the boulder field. Dont know where it was but an amazing site to see. Thanks for all the great videos and sharing the wealth of knowledge in that brain with us. God bless you Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks again joe, I appreciate it. mike

[@robertsnow6199]

Thanks so much Mike - this is exactly what we are wanting to do. Your comments are so much appreciated!

[@MikeHaduck]

thank you Robert, I appreciate it too. mike

[@jeff-langridge]

Thanks for all of your videos. My back hurts watching though!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jeff, Mike

[@davep5031]

I know I'm watching close to home when you "chrow" things... great video as always!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dave, Mike

[@crazyhandshands9028]

Mike you are the man mike, i do a dry mix and and with a hose do a fine mist then let dry..

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@JohnAvantiBK]

Great video Mike as always!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, Mike

[@josemartinez9374]

Thank you ive learned so much from you I've gotten so much better in all that I do because of you, I appreciate all your videos and you for taking the time to show us thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Jose, I appreciate it. mike

[@supurbian]

you call it preaching....i call it the gospel according to Mike!! i'm just up the road from you. hancock new york...and your methods work out just fine for me!! thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks sup, my school of hard knocks, glad when it works out, I appreciate it. mike

[@aloamabrighton1089]

Beautifully done!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@diamond6256]

Excellent, hard work. I just did my pavers.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks diamond, Mike

[@billdavenport2862]

Them rock and what you see in Tennessee.!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bill, Mike

[@jen5854]

You're Awesome! Thanks for making great videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jen, mike

[@jimcramer9696]

Looks good and appropriate for its purpose.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, mike

[@mcgriggs65]

Hey Mike I enjoy your Tail Gate explanation videos very good job I am getting ready to attempt to put in a patio beneath my steps. And also my neighbor's rain gutter spout is flooding my yard so I hope to find a video to help with that so keep up the awesome job you are the teal deal.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Mc Griggs, I appreciate it. mike

[@garywhite2050]

Love your glasses 😎 Now I can relax! 😅

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gary, Mike

[@billiamc1969]

Thanks for sharing...this job was obviously done a different time of year...

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Bee , yep, I am about 10 videos behind and a lot of times wait for months to make sure It came out good, thanks mike

[@billiamc1969]

Mike Haduck I tune in for all your videos...I'm a west coast transplant to Maryland...we do things much different than east coast!!! Have a great day!!!

[@soscartx]

Thank you sir. Totally get the down and dirty, just something to get by! I'm going to try same.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@amberjay5361]

Mike, I love this video! I’m going to watch the others now! I wish you leaved near Chattanooga Tennessee because I could really use your help! ❤

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Amber, Mike

[@PigasusAlmighty]

more folks like you should make videos

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Chris, I appreciate it, Mike

[@MyGloriousMess]

Great video Mike. Nice to see some country-stye masonry! Kinda reminds me of some of the stuff you've shown from Scandinavia. Was thinking about doing something similar with cobblestones for a rustic-looking staircase here in Northeast PA

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Joseph, I’m sure you didn’t do it, thanks Mike

[@patriciahall2223]

Great informative video Thank You very much Mike ....redoing my walkway this summer and would like to follow this ....

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Patricia, this is a rough stone but for something to last I prefer laying concrete first, thanks Mike

[@barrymichaels2663]

Another great video. Always protect them eyes 😎

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Barry, mike

[@quasarhi]

Great Job ! Looks good !

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks quesarhi, I could do it more but cost more money, I appreciate it. mike

[@robviolin1]

Helps a lot. Keep those glasses on. 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rob, Mike

[@paulh6467]

great video Mike! thanks a lot

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Paul I appreciate it. mike

[@tex24]

Great video. Exactly the problem I have. I will get some 1B and do this. I noticed you didn't wet the stones first.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Tex, there was no cement under it, its won't last like laying the whole sidewalk in cement, Mike

[@markmoghadam8726]

Like always nice .

[@onecoolphilly]

Good video!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Phil, mike

[@htotheizzo00]

Hi Mike - can you use rounder pea pebbles - before laying down the mortar?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I can't say unless I was there to see it, Thanks Mike

[@RA-zl6iw]

Thanks for the video Mike. Hopefully you are in Florida chasin Wimmin.

[@MikeHaduck]

I wish, thanks wiz, I appreciate it. mike

[@jamesleroy7752]

You spoke about tree roots lifting the stones. I live in Texas. I think we have seen snow 2-3 times in my life here and the ground never freezes. Once the roots lift the pavers/stones how would I go about fixing this? Please if you have time maybe go into a bit more details on "modified", your approach to resolving this maybe even any advice when building over exposed roots.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi James, I did a video, "How I install a paver driveway" mike haduck, where I used the modified, it packs very hard to help keep the roots out, I guess I should have whet a little deeper with it, thanks mike

[@miguelangelarriagagutierre8605]

God video mike

[@PaulLadendorf]

- Thanks. How do you know if its a "seamed rock"?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Paul, although there might be seams that are not easy to see but most times you will see them clearly, it comes with time and experience, thanks Mike

[@alohathaxted]

Put a blue stone patio in on stone dust with sand on top and then mortar with half inch stone. Found out latter the reference was from England. Its held up 30 years. Must be the 6 inches of stone dust compacted. I bedded the stone in mortar on top of the sand.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi , I know the weather over there is different, maybe they can get away with it, thanks mike

[@alohathaxted]

Mike Haduck Masonry thanks mike, but I meant, I got away with it in New England.

[@efrentroncoso6471]

We use a lot of full color bluestone out here in California

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Efren, mike

[@wetsaw7869]

Good videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Jeff, I appreciate it. mike

[@greg6107]

Looks great and will be around loner than the house, but is hard work that is why you staying looking so young.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Greg, I appreciate it, mike

[@drsg9124]

I really enjoy all of your videos. You are a great teacher and your videos are chock full of useful info. I have a flagstone walkway to my front door with a concrete/cement base that has completely eroded and I also live in southeastern PA so very susceptible to freeze/thaw cycles. Would you recommend I chip out as much old concrete base as i can and put in a mortar mix or should I use a gravel base?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi dave, I have a video out called stone patio or sidewalk re point, mike haduck, that is basically the techniques I use inside or out, thanks mike

[@b20em1]

Great video, I am about to do a patio too because I’m tired of all the mess in between. My question is what if I follow all your steps BUT add concrete/mortor to the bottom of the flagstone as well? Would that also be okay? Would it be stronger or isn’t necessary? Also if I did decide to add concrete to the bottom of the flagstone is it best to set it in like that let it dry then fill in the gaps or do it all at once as you are placing them in 1 by 1. God bless and thank you for sharing all your knowledge.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi O, this was a garden sidewalk with irregular stones, if I wanted it to last I would lay it on concrete, my opinion, thanks Mike

[@misteribeiro]

thank you for yelling at em to put those glasses on

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@mcdonnelldouglas2719]

Great videos! What would you do if you're trying to make a driveway like this (lot of traffic)?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi McDonnel, I did a video on “how I install a paver driveway, “ I can only show how I did it, but there a lot of ways todo it, thanks, mike

[@mcdonnelldouglas2719]

Mike Haduck Masonry thanks Mike. Here is the scoop, I live in Arizona on the Black Mountain that is abundant with flat rock and I would like to make the driveway with. Free material you know. I have a fairly large driveway that is a dirt road at the moment and I would like to build something that would hold up and not crack. Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi McDonald, I don’t see a problem with that, look at a bunch of pictures of the old Roman roads, and the old Europe cities, they are full of them and they last for centuries, thanks, mike

[@mcdonnelldouglas2719]

Mike Haduck Masonry that is the goal, what better material to use than the one you have in front of you!

[@bookbeing]

@@mcdonnelldouglas2719 I couldn't agree more I've got a ton of this rock around my area love the idea of using locally sourced materials that ideally connect your living environment with the natural surrounding landscape.

[@maryanntrader5528]

Hello Mike, do you think flagstone is good advisable for patio and sidewalk than small stone or gravel? Thank you 🙏

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Mary, everything depends on where, why and what your doing, thanks Mike

[@maryanntrader5528]

@@MikeHaduck Hi Mike, I’m doing makeover again my fire pit and I want to remove the yellow gravel sand and replace it with a flagstone. I wish I could send you the pictures what is look like before and after.

[@Glennkaine]

Hi Mike, Great videos! Your good natured way of speaking is a pleasure to watch. I have a question. In another video you placed wire mesh under the walkway that floated on gravel and in this one you didn't. I understand the owner may not have wanted to pay extra for the mesh but if I was going to make a walkway in my garden and did not want to pour a full concrete slab on top of the gravel base would you recommend the mesh or no? Is there a big difference in durability or movement with mesh vs. no mesh assuming they are both placed on 4-6 inches of compacted gravel? Thanks for all your videos. -Glenn

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Glen, I did not use mesh because of the thickness and size of the stones, owner just wanted a fast job, If I could I would have did it like on part 1, but that was not the look he wanted, Thanks mike

[@tammygillettVictoryGarden]

how is it holding up? Also you look so much like mike leach, college football coach

[@MikeHaduck]

It's holding up good, thanks, Mike

[@reginagriego5045]

How much gravel did u use?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Regina, it's best to have a concrete base, but for a gravel base a few inched

[@lostandfound7215]

Nice job Mike , i was watching your other videos about how to repair pavers , as i was doing some repairing pavers with some guys at an intersection , they put the asphalt as sidewalk and the pavers has to comes up at the asphalt level . So we argued about having 2 differents grades when laying interlock doesn't work , this was my thinking even if we popped up the old pavers that has to come to asphalt level we still have the other pavers sitting on an old grade , the level said there is 3/8 gab , What is your point of view to do this kind of repairing .

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I really can't say unless I was there to see it, I try to avoid tripping hazards if I could, thanks Mike

[@lostandfound7215]

@@MikeHaduck thanks Mike , and keep up the great job you doing 🙏

[@tonyyang4469]

Mike ...Would this work in the Pacific northwest? I filled the cracks of my flagstone patio with 1/4 minus

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tony, mike

[@karatekid4984]

Legendary

[@MikeHaduck]

a bit cheap, but something to show, I appreciate it. mike

[@perivlahopoulos9006]

Thank you for all your great videos , thank you for the simple understandable way you present each project . I am not a mason but I like to put my hands in the dirt and you inspire me to do so. great job !!!

[@angelahighwolf]

Why not just throw light gravel on top and sweep with a broom??????

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Angela, the cement stops the weeds but you could , thanks mike

[@Mrjohnboyd1959]

Mike...we all are very aware you live in Pennsylvania. There is really no reason to tell everyone this fact several times on each video. I grew up very near Philadelphia. So I'm very familiar where you live in PA. But please, for the Love of The Almighty, please stop telling all of us how the weather is where you live in PA. I would feel much better. On a lighter note, I really do love your site. It's very informative. You do an awesome job..really you do. Thanks for allowing me to get this off my chest......

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, I will be considering it in the future. Mike

[@mickeyrichards5503]

Karen

[@CJINW]

@@MikeHaduckI like hearing that you are in PA. Folks need to know where you are at…. Some people fast forward videos too. I am in North Idaho… similar weather. I would not watch a southerner do stone work. Does not apply to me. 😊

[@thomasheller1526]

I real l it he

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@COZMICTOM]

I CALL PEA GRAVEL..PISS GRAVEL ..

[@MikeHaduck]

Its Ok, it is what it is, thanks mike

[@Just-u7q3l]

The reason why I disliked your video because you didn’t shout, swore, scream and yell at others.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@MD-cd7em]

GOOD VIDEO MIKE..THANKYOU AGAIN!

[@paulacullen9228]

I love your videos! This is exactly what I need to fix our stone walkway. This will be a DIY project, which I was dreading. But now, I can't wait to do it because your video has given me the confidence to proceed. Thank you so much!

[@MikeHaduck]

great, do a little piece first and build yourself up gradually, I hope it helps thanks, mike

[@thomasheller1526]

That’s the bigger hammer!/still no big deal!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thomas, Mike

[@BrandonTran]

Wow thank you so much for the end thoughts. I was worried about the mortar for stone not on a slab and you explained this is a quick and cheap fix. Good to know. Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks.Mike

[@bjkjoseph]

I like it,something different.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks bjk, I appreciate it. mike

[@waynehang746]

Which store carry them stone? Thanks!

[@1sttigertiger426]

The opening scene and ending scene with the final product doesn't match the video of the work being performed: there is a basement hatch during the video.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi tiger there was two sidewalks in the exact same house so it’s kind of mixed up kind of thanks Mike

[@zemadeiran]

Good to see your making sure to protect your eyes Mike, you only have the two....

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks zem, I appreciate, mike

[@Maintenance63]

I think that's called 5/8's minus out here in Washington State. Packs down real good. Use it for driveways

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Richard, mike

[@h.b2029]

Excellent. Very helpful. Thanks. God bless.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks again, Mike

[@saulgoodman2018]

So someone pays you to do a job, and you're saying that you don't care if it cracks because it is only for a garden? I'll bet the homeowner cares. If I ever hire someone to do any job, I would want it done the proper way. And not for it to start breaking or cracking in a couple years.

[@saulgoodman2018]

I should have watched the whole video before commenting. Then I see why you did what you did. But I think pavers would have been better for that job.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi baal, it is what the homeowner wanted and he is very familiar with masonry, thanks mike

[@shawnfelix3573]

Hi Mike u are a master u ever come Trinidad and Tobago

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Shawn, never got there, but I’m sure there’s lots of pros there, I appreciate it, Mike

[@bonanzatime]

I did something like that years ago. I got grass to grow between the stones. I was working on a bigger project on the property, and in between I'd take some time to water it everyday, so it worked out good.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks bonanzatime, mike

[@bonanzatime]

Have a good day, Mike. Thank you.

[@compostj]

Thank you Mike- I’m moving forward.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jason, Mike

[@Ramiro63]

Another great video Mike, thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ramiro, Mike

[@jbrise7560]

Great job as always Mike. 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks J. Mike

[@harris1234100]

Great video Mike as always!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks sam, I appreciate it. mike

[@paulg444]

Why is mix so dry ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Paul, in this case I don’t want it staining the stones, ,I would have done it like my flagstone sidewalk but the owner just wanted to re use these, thanks, mike

[@paulg444]

@@MikeHaduck I see your point. So it was not a matter of less water being stronger.