CHIMNEY REPAIR (Part 13) Mike Haduck (flue)

I repair a old chimney and give comments about chimney flues. 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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[@jerseyjoe9393]

Hi Mike, Love your common sense ways. My dad started out as a builder and I started going to work with him when I was about five years old. He showed me so much and I get the same vibe from you and your skills. I'm 66 now and still like to do things here and there. But like you say, masonry is going away as part of the systems of building. I enjoy your videos because you know your stuff and you like to construct for longevity and function. Thank you Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks joe, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@victoryfirst2878]

I would of loved to work with you Mike when you were did masonry stuff. You just get right to the problem and fix the issues Sir. The section on terracotta flue liner really makes sense. Hope you keep on making more video if you still can fella. Peace v

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks victory,, Mike

[@metalmogul4691]

No big deal, this guy has spoken the truth.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike

[@alec4672]

"rapid set mortar isn't really mortar they just want you to think that way" this is why I love this channel. Just constant comments of insight that I would have never thought of. Only chimneys I see in use now days are for the older style gas water heaters and the occasional wood stove.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Alec, Mike

[@geyser3445]

That doesn't look like Scranton in February. Another good video.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Pete, I am months behind on videos, thanks. [e-mail]

[@jimcramer9656]

@@MikeHaduck I like to hear there are more on the way!

[@johnenright4969]

Jim Cramer me too old Mike knows his stuff!!!

[@robertcasey7312]

Thanks again Mike. You’re the best.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Robert, mike

[@paulsautocm]

You're a regular Picasso with that portland paint. Looks great Mike, keep it up.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks paul, Mike

[@davem3789]

Was that Honest Mike holding the light? “they’re no damn good. I don’t care what anyone says”. I say that about a lot of things. 😂

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks David, lol, Mike

[@johnenright4969]

Hi Mike great video as usual I'm a heavy equipment mechanic in New Hampshire my house has a power venter and I built a chimney out of 8" SS pipe for my wood stove I don't own so much as a trowel but I like your videos because I like guys who know what they are talking about keep up the good work!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, I appreciate it, mike

[@jane29228]

Awe, I love huge old mason chimney's . they bring such a warmth and character to the living room. Sad to see it being phased out.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jane, mike

[@TheHowToHeadquarters]

Fantastic information Mike!!! I agree that we learn more about masonry when we repair an old failed chimney then we ever learn building a new one. one little crack or opening for water.. Always causes a problem down the road. Great tips. Presented humbly and clearly!! youtube needs more of you out there!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I appreciate it, Mike

[@TheHowToHeadquarters]

@@MikeHaduck Hey Mike if you have a moment Please check out our channel. I'm a 2nd generation mason trying to teach some masonry as well

[@alecb8509]

I love the no nonsense style of your videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Alec, mike

[@lendavidhart9710]

Appreciate the work that goes on to put this videos out, and the demonstrations, and your input, good stuff, i learned tons from you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Len, Mike

[@derickchristensen3219]

I am currently building a masonry chimney with the clay flue liner for our own house. I agree that they aren't the best but the cost of materials is a fraction of using class A stainless steel insulated pipe. I've done lots of repair work on old masonry chimneys here in Central Minnesota and all of them failed because the masonry cap wasn't done correctly, this allows water to seep in and the freeze thaw cycle slowly destroys them. The flue needs a flexible sealant at the top so the flue can freely expand and contract if you are burning wood. Masonry chimneys are going to make a resurgence if the price of stainless steel doesn't come down.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Derick, I will repair some chimneys for friends etc, but I highly recommend a steel insert, there is too much liability in masonry chimneys, I won't build them anymore, thanks mike

[@derickchristensen3219]

@@MikeHaduck Thanks Mike I really appreciate everything you do!

[@Constitutionapologist]

A wealth of information. I love watching your videos because I learn something new every time. Thank you for your time. :)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joni, Mike

[@74stevedc]

Love watching your videos, so much knowledge you have. I don't do some of the things you do but some things I do. Made a old school brick pizza oven and learned a lot doing it. Keep up the great work!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks steve, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@TP-xi7ri]

Once again, thanks for passing on your knowledge. TP

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks TP, Mike

[@tgc2468]

Great job once again Mike. "Flue for thought" cheers

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks TGC,,, mike

[@rhondaadams4013]

Awesome video. I enjoy watching your videos. I didn't pay much attention to masonry until I began watching your videos. It's interesting to watch you do what it is that you do.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rhonda, Mike

[@roccoconte2960]

Great video Mike, i think masonry chimneys will stay around they look beautiful and people expect to seem them in a house, i knew an old mason who used put a piece of glass in the flue until he got paid and then dropped a brick down to break the glass out.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Rocco, yea that is true, as soon as they were paid, thanks Mike

[@peterdean5300]

Thanks Mike, I've been taking it all in for a while now, great information it very much helps me

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Peter, mike

[@banjomanToddTaylor]

You amaze me with your skills Mike great work my friend.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Todd, Mike

[@davelaporte4446]

Great instructive video Makes me want to tackle masonry projects and have fun at the same time.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dave, mike

[@frankflanagan4360]

Outstanding as always!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks frank, Mike

[@suep4530]

nice job! very interesting about the chimneys.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sue, Mike

[@paulsimkins3895]

Great video mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks paul, mike

[@peterdean5300]

Also Mike, working with your fingers is easy it does a great job and you can feel it go in the joints or holes. I'm glad to see that you tell people to just use your fingers

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks again Peter, Mike

[@packleader1215]

Lesson learned even from The 3 little pigs. Use the hardest and strongest material.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks. Mike

[@hatzlmike1]

This is the one they threw at me….Merry Christmas Mike. Thanks for all you do. 🙏🙏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@rico1319]

You just tell it like it is Mike! No big deal! Just get the job done! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rico, mike

[@cdbflynow]

Thanks for the nice video Mike. Paul

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@Gunrunner4532]

What a great video, thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ross, Mike

[@RubinsRacing350]

Thanks mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks john, Mike

[@Eman85515]

Thank you Mike 🥀🥀🥀

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Eman, Mike

[@Richard-qs8dn]

Good job sir. The chimney looks brand spanking new.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Richard, mike

[@grnmtnskier]

Thanks very much Mike for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I just learned that I cannot put a flexible 6-inch stainless steel liner down a 8x12 flue and will have to break out the liner because of a 30 degree offset. Your video and perspective on clay liners made me feel better about the work ahead of me in getting rid of the old liner. Even if I have to break out the cement block around the offset to the liner through - you have inspired me to “just get it done - it ain’t no big deal.” Thanks again.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I hope everything works out, Mike

[@grnmtnskier]

@@MikeHaduck Thank you!

[@mtec8743]

Love your videos Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mtec, Mike

[@TheAlpine49]

Great video!! Educational!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks David, Mike

[@stevetassie5479]

Nice video Thanks for the advice!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks steve, mike

[@JeremySharpSMSG]

Keep goin Mike love ur stuff

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jeremy, Mike

[@lefty5595]

Nice informative video Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lester, Mike

[@arnoldgoluboff8822]

Thanks Mike enjoyed the video. Use to hate humping those chimneblocks up a ladder.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Arnold, I can't lift them anymore, lol, mike

[@gandalfwhite60]

Another "NO big deal" love it when you say it 😁 i for one struggle with The later part. A video i needed to ser... Unless you want to make a short stop in northern sweden and show howto in person 🙂

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi ganda,, would love to go back, some day, Mike

[@george.carlin]

Mike is a very positive force! I bet you if those crazy PA neighbours watched M.H.S.O.H.K instead of throwing snow in each other driveways and shooting each other, they would be alive right now!!! All the best Mike, spring is coming!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks George, I appreciate it, mike

[@hatzlmike1]

This is extremely important

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike, Mike

[@tomdale1313]

good stuff...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom, mike

[@hatzlmike1]

Food for thought

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Food for thought, Mike

[@josianrodriguez1249]

SALUDOS MIKE ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS. G.B.Y.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks again, mike

[@jormawails]

thanks Mike always fun entertaining calming and informative How about a little filming of the cabin ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks jor,,, I will, Mike

[@adammatthews6178]

If the flues are collapsing like that I would have put a light down from on top not use a mirror I'll give you a hint if you want to make sure your chimney isn't plugged light a piece of newspaper and stick it into the thimble that paper should roar and just about get pulled right up! That's a free tip! From The Chimney God in Boston Mass

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Adam, Mike

[@brandonmohammed5715]

Yup starting to move my appliances out of chimney one at a time in one house chimney failing apart over 120 years old

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brandon, Mike

[@jimcramer9656]

I have faith you could have picked that block up. You save the energy for real jobs.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jim, I actually can't, I think age is catching up to me, thanks Mike

[@pensive69]

Mike I totally agree that masonry chimneys are problematic. Even after the nice rehab to your family member's house I'd see what type of big rain cap might work at the top. They solve lots of problems. Take care!

[@zeez9053]

I thought mike said masonry chimney are ok it’s the ceramic fluliners that are not or am I missing something 🤘🇬🇧

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Frack, masonry chimneys are disappearing, mike

[@michaelbaker9746]

I like mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Michael, Mike

[@adammatthews6178]

Why would you not just a jointer? People like you make masons like me look 1 notch above a hot topper! Jesus man you are a ham and egger!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Adam, Mike

[@SoulShurpa]

Lovit Mike.. All plagues of thought seem to come from California😛🔨

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@stevenschaublin9695]

my chimney is in the same condition i'll look into putting in a power vent thanks mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks steven, Mike

[@jlizzle8656]

You could get your chimney relined with stainless. Way cheaper option

[@marks9681]

Hi Mike, I want to thank you for all the great videos. I've sort of been a student of yours for the past several months watching many of these and many of them multiple times. I just replastered my cellar using your methods and am currently using your videos to make my stone patio. But my question is about my next stone project, a two-story sandstone fireplace and chimney. I'm in West Virginia. There is only sandstone here on the farm and a pre civil war chimney that has fallen down I want to rebuild onto my house. Can I just use sandstone and one portland to 2 sand without a liner? I accept that you are not liable for any thoughts you may provide on this. And again thank you so much for this awesome archive of information. You have been a great help to me. Mark, 20 year professional blacksmith.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Mark, I remember you, the old chimneys never had liners, I don't think they started using them till the 30s, maybe down south, for that kind of stone work I usually used 1 mortar 1 portland and 4 sand or if you are using the s mortar than I go 1 1/2 "s" mortar 1/2 portland 4 sand, pre civil war was lime but they always had to keep pointing, the secrets of fireplaces is to build fires slow till they slowly heat up or they will crack, it is all my opinion, Mike

[@marks9681]

@@MikeHaduck Hi Mike! Thanks for this info. Which mortar would you suggest for my stone fireplace/chimney? S mortar or plain mortar? Again thanks for all the helpful videos, love the travel videos and music as well. Your fan, Mark.

[@squeakykleanservices3374]

Hey Mike, love your videos! I have a question. I've got a 104 yr old craftsman bungalow in so California. I discovered it has a metal liner that is rusted and pited. It might have had a leak at one time. I bought this home 16yrs ago. Is there away to patch up the liner without taking it all down? This is noticeable from beind the interior events in the house. Thanks in advance

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi klean, I can't say. I think yu should get a local to look at it, one they start to rot, I would think it's a issue, thanks, mike

[@Jude-to7lw]

Hi Mike, do you have a recipe for making an outdoor brick / pizza oven that would stand up to the heat? Thanks for sharing all your info.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Judy, I don't, not much call for one around here, thanks mike

[@lincolnmaniac]

I don't have a flue liner. the chimney was built around 1960 and we added to it in 1991 when we built a 2 story addition. i just installed a reconditioned efm 350 coal boiler and people are telling me i need a clay liner lol.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, metal liners are the way it is going now, thanks mike

[@v.g.6944]

Hi Mike, thanks for the video. My flue is chipping at the top and the cap screws have nothing to attach in. Every strong wind moves de cap sideways... Is there something I can use to fix the top of flue? Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Kid, in this series I showed how I replaced the top of the flue, that might help, thanks Mike

[@bg147]

I live in Southern Illinois not far from Kentucky and was considering installing a stainless flexible liner to protect the chimney. My old gas boiler and water heater are low efficiency and throw heat up that chimney steady when it is below freezing. It does get cold here and could be freezing and thawing in the winter. I did vacuum up broken pieces of brick from the clean out. Would you install one? They are inexpensive. The chimney is rock solid and I fabricated an aluminum cap with long drip edges to keep the bricks drier from the rain. Thank you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi bg. I did it to my house, thanks Mike

[@Mikidy303]

is this cousin the one you're always taking the sponges from his car seat? Good job too!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi mike no, different cousin, I got them from his easy chair, lol, mike

[@mainelyelectric]

So when you were putting mortar around TOP of the chimney liner is there a gap all the way down to the bottom between the liner and the cement block? What keeps the liner from moving around in the space?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Ben, that chimney was probably put in 80 years ago. And redone at least once so its as all rigged up, I just patched it until they get a new furnace, thanks Mike

[@mainelyelectric]

@@MikeHaduck what I meant to say is normally when a Masonary chimney is constructed is there anything holding the liners in between the blocks or is there always a gap between the blocks and the liner?? I’m just trying to get basic information because I want to build a very short exterior Masonary chimney for a small yurt outbuilding I have! If I go old-school with brick 🧱 and liner do I still need the concrete block?

[@user-wq5vg5cj5m]

👍Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike, mike

[@rowman12]

Did part of the ridge cap blow off that roof and laying down near ya?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi rowman, no they were actually tearing the roof off as I was fixing the chimney. Thanks Mike

[@josecanisales3491]

Mike, What do you think of a "Single Wall Stainless Steel flue liners? That's the big thing here in California.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jose, I can't say, I guess it depends on what your using it for, thanks mike

[@r5yamaha]

Mike you could have added a color to the Portland paint.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi George , maybe but no one to see it and colors in cement tend to fade, thanks mike

[@marcleblanc7021]

Mr. Mike this might be a silly question. But I do not have experiences with chimneys. Now that you removed the flute liner, is that chimney still safe to operater normally?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I recommend they install a steel liner, thanks Mike

[@marcleblanc7021]

@MikeHaduck Okay, I see. Thank you sir

[@hdibart]

A question Mike :what make "rapid set" dry so fast,it's just cement isn't it?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Henry, rapid set is made to dry extremely fast, not traditional cements, thanks mike

[@wcsd9577]

Thank you Mike. What's your opinion about flue caps?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi WCSD, I have them on my house, thanks Mike

[@avenqer]

Hey Mike, let pick your brain on this: I have a chimney where they want to put a 5" steel down my cracked flue chimney. If I smash out the flue, would I be able to get a 6" steel chimney in there so I can have a real wood stove connected and not some small useless one? Really need help on this. My oil bill is going to average $900/month at the going prices. Thanks!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I really can't say, every chimney is built differently, I would ask the local guys, thanks Mike

[@donaldtalton1357]

Question. Anyone? Our old home has a chimney, one side was closed off when there was some remodeling done years ago. But, our attached garage has the "other" side of the chimney, door and closure etc. I know that if I open the door, I get a breeze immediately. And birds fly down, some get out, some don't. But, my question is: In an emergency, could we build a fire in this side? The other side was blocked in by concrete blocks. Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Donald, I would get someone to look at it, thanks Mike

[@donaldtalton1357]

@@MikeHaduck Hey, thanks for the shout-out. Just decided to buy a wood burning stove instead of an open fire in the bottom . Clear chimney, I should be good to go.

[@GSMSfromFV]

Mike, is this the same cousin where you get all of your sponges? I bet he has a lot of ripped up car seats! ;o))

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi GSMS, no but he thinks he got a nice problem in his car seat too , lol, Mike

[@edwardschmitt5710]

I got some terracotta flue pieces from a customer, circular and about 6". Worthless?

[@mainelyelectric]

Round flue tile is nice stuff!!

[@leesunlung]

Some people use topping mix, what’s the difference?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi lee, I guess the answer is I do what works, all those cements are new school and it takes me a while to trust them, thanks Mike

[@leesunlung]

@@MikeHaduck I like the way you use hand to work on the joints. No big deal! Stick to what it works

[@leesunlung]

@@MikeHaduck Do you think using the fiber reinforced concrete mix works on the crown?

[@billiamc1969]

When I see caulking on flashings, I would immediately replace it

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@zeez9053]

What’s the noise goin on next to you on the roof ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Flak, they were putting a new roof on, mike

[@zeez9053]

Mike Haduck Masonry Thanks for the reply Mike - keep up the good work 🤘🇬🇧

[@johnflood6656]

The gap between block and liner is intentional and ought not he filled with mortar. Flexible seal...ok

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi John, with the chimney fires I seen all the flues crumble and collapse, I fill around the flue and advise not to build hot fires fast, but no more chimneys anymore, everything is metal or power vents, thanks Mike

[@paulg444]

The guy is an institution !.. .but not seeing what he is standing on and seeing the ground 40 feet below is somewhat frightening!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, for the most part my chimney days are over, mike

[@goodllookin1722]

Flue looks really thin ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jim, I will repair some chimneys but won't build new ones, too much liability anymore, thanks Mike

[@jmc5341]

Any chance I could send you a picture of my chimney and you could tell me how you would repair it? Id be happy to pay you .

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi JM, everything depends on how it was built and I can't give advice unless I was there to see it, but thanks Mike

[@hatzlmike1]

Bishop Bob Barron

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike, mike

[@coffeebotography]

playback at 0.75 to sound like my drunk uncle Ron

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, I know him, lol, Mike

[@toddavis8603]

"As long as it's not the Hong Kong or CCP flue, masons can build it OK !!!!"Chimney sweeps only needed for fuel oil, not natural gas, so I've been told.Ain't no big deal to get smoke outa your home.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tod, Mike

[@lincolnmaniac]

shared your video on coalpail.com

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike