STONE STEPS REPAIR (Part 12) Mike Haduck

[@knowyourrights9793]

You can't even imagine how *HAPPY* I get when I get a Notification that Mike has Uploaded a Video!!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks knowyourrights ,I appreciate it, Mike

[@JackLanterns]

Me too MHM IS THE BEST

[@ritekeith]

Excellent work, Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

@@ritekeith thanks, Mike

[@speedracer2336]

Good to see Mike using a very strong helper on this project. Don’t hurt yourself Mike, your loyal followers want to see more videos in the future!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks speedracer, Mike

[@gigglesaregood]

I look forward to everyone of these videos. Thanks for making them. Honestly, I watch them before I go to bed, you have a super relaxing voice. Cheers.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thabjs Cameron, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@TommyLoutaif]

There is somethings that robots will never replace..........keep up the good work guys......

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@ebw_servant_of_GOD]

Mike .... Brother love your work but like others have said. I sure was glad you had extra muscle on this job YIKS.... That is what the young guns aka Jack are for. Just a great job. Thanks for sharing GOD BLESS BROTHER. ERNIE

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ernie, God bless, Mike

[@danstiurca7963]

Mike, your videos are incredibly valuable. Thank you for taking the time and putting in the effort to share your knowledge.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dan, Mike

[@josephrottina1901]

Nice work, MIKE.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joseph, Mike

[@MrBmxbrawler]

So glad to see you're still out there Taking care of Business! I would have staggered those joints on the stone faces. But to each their own. Beautiful job Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks MrBmx, I could have, either way, thanks Mike

[@tomdale1313]

very entertaining, watching a couple of, "PRO"s do it right and with ease...tanks Mike for sharing

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom, Mike

[@laurencej498]

I like your style, you really bring stone masonry into perspective, where it’s easy to understand.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Laurence, Mike

[@DAS-Videos]

It's a hard job, but rewarding seeing what you built. I googled Jack, he played for Temple in his college years. Pretty cool. I love college football.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks DAS, Mike

[@froter1]

Hi Mike 👍 great video as usual.. with you , it's " No big deal!" 😁

[@MikeHaduck]

, thanks footer, Mike

[@kirkdunn1379]

Brutal work....just did a slab and block wall....work construction everyday but not masonry and it kicks your butt as you get older...am 55 and started when I was 16

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Kirk, I hear you, thanks Mike

[@ShakespeareCafe]

I fixed a woman's bricks with a masonry tool set from Harbor Freight...thanks to your videos I felt confident I could do it. Of course actually doing it is the best way to learn I value your instruction immensely

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Shakespeare,, Mike

[@janderson8401]

So nice to see treads with a proper face. Most of the newer jobs that I’ve seen have flagstone treads with a plain sawn edge facing out or walls with a flagstone coping that has all sawn edges.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jad, things are changing, thanks Mike

[@kstofkos]

Great video! I'm glad you waited a year to show the true finished product and how it holds up

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@katmeyer55]

You are amazing, Mike! I learn so much when I see your videos. ❤

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@mattevans3637]

Good video again Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Matt, Mike

[@finders-keepers1518]

Nice job Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks fingers, Mike

[@RCV_RCV]

Good job! I love stone buildings!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks RCV, Mike

[@johnbrevard5966]

Hi Mike, If I had a choice to stand next to and help Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison or anyone else/// I would hands down choose you... I want to say that I am just so happy to see someone like you taking your time, and alot of it even when youre on a vacation you are helping people get through the day with a Smile....... You're the truest bluest concrete man in the industry, but thats only2% of the absolute fine man you are and have always been! ...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, I appreciate the kind words, it takes one to know one, you are a better man than, God bless,Mike

[@wayneleone]

Looks great Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Wayne, Mike

[@anthonygiardino4245]

Great video mike!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anthony, Mike

[@andrewwebster13]

Invaluable knowledge Mike is giving us! Also, Jack is Chuck Norris’s weight room brother. Let’s go Buffalo!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Andrew, Mike

[@SOFISINTOWN]

Beautiful job, again, Mike! I'm glad you have got help. Theses are some heavy stones.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sofi, Mike

[@froter1]

Hi Jack 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks

[@paulsautocm]

looking great Mike, keep on educating.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@brianmoore5498]

thing of beauty Mike! nice year later follow up thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, Mike

[@robstorms]

Looks like it ain't no big deal! Thanks Mike !!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rob, Mike

[@trttoday7440]

strong work guys ! Mike's way is the real tasty pudding...🙏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I appreciate it, Mike

[@anthonywall5227]

Thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anthony, Mike

[@toddavis8603]

NO S MORTAR for NE Pennsylvania! Portland and sand mixture only. Beautiful and durable results in masonry walks and steps.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Tod. portland and sand is what I use and never had a problem , thanks Mike

[@andymac1158]

My helper put a hole in my wheel barrow too. Dangerous, broke something every day. Anyway, he's not welcome back, he's a great kid but dangerous on a site and his talents lie elsewhere. Tomorrow I should be done parging the 16th and final house. Never again Mike! I was hungry in the spring. I sure saved the builder a bundle with your bonding agent ;)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Andy, I only had three more payments on that wheelbarrow, lol, Mike

[@larry323]

Another great video Mike!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@lmilne4859]

Lovely work Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@clintprice2123]

Nice video Mike, great to see Jack in another one. If only I was still built like him. My kids saw pictures of me back when I was in the gym 6 days a week and said that’s you? Ha ha, how time has changed. A year later it still looked amazing. Never doubt your abilities, you’re a pro!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Clint, Mike

[@bigsmoke7381]

Nicely done I like to make a wet pasty mix with straight portland and brush it on with an application brush on the back of the stone before I lay it I will also brush the concrete with it too before I put my mortar down but everyone has there own unique way of doing things that’s why I love masonry work so much

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Big smoke. Mike

[@brickbybric]

In the uk and Ireland we use specialist bags or tubs of powder slurry mix that you apply to the back of the paving prior to laying into your bedding mix and it bonds them together so well they will never come apart . But a pasty mix of straight Portland cement works as well .

[@brickbybric]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZbGdnZ8bdhkndE this video explains the process.

[@hanita1610]

Thank you for your tutorial videos!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@T.E.P..]

Thanks again Mike for these vids .... they are always sooo packed with real life issues and the results are perfect. Hope ya have a great weekend and thanks always for the vids

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks TEP, Mike

[@suep4530]

nice! I can't decide if that little bird was agreeing with you or giving you heck about something lol.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sue, Mike

[@mysterion4301]

Always love the practicality and craftsmanship of your videos. I look forward to them and feel I'm still learning new things from each one. Thanks Mike...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@dazuk1969]

Always a pleasure to see Jack in your vids Mike. The job looked great as always and highlighted the importance of setting stuff out and making patterns with steps before you even start mixing. If you do that, you are half way there. Much peace to ya Mike...and jack.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Daz, peace to you roo, Mike,

[@Richard-qs8dn]

Wonderful done. As always 🙂 I wonder if I spotted a new Pickup Truck in the background. Well deserved. Wish you all the best. Kind regards sent from Sweden. //Richard

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Richard, good to hear from Sweeden, check out my video "It's Ok" Mike Haduck, I played music in Denmark and Sweeden, thanks Mike

[@Richard-qs8dn]

@Mike Haduck Masonry I hope you somehow get to see my home country, Norway, some time. I as you love to travel, so I know it's hard to get everywhere. I'll check out your video straight up. //Richard

[@brandonmohammed5715]

Excellent content sir

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brandon, Mike

[@Gunrunner4532]

You made my day, thank you sir

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks ABC, Mike

[@roccoconte2960]

You make it look easy Mike, good job love watching your vids feel like I knew you all my life.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rocco, Mike

[@guillermojacques6671]

Timeless advice Mike. Well done job. You and Jack make a good team.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gill, Mike

[@stefboulas]

Amazing work Mike. I have learned so much! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You’re a godsend.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Stef, Mike

[@mlhm5]

A+ love them

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@leeetchells609]

Hi Mike, when the slabs go low and you have to lift them again is a pain. We have some big slabs in UK 3 x2 feet and 2 inch thick! They weigh about 70 kilos each When they go low they stay low 😅

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@jimcramer9656]

Like the video and seeing you work with Jack again. Hope you are having a great summer! Looking forward to you posting more adventures on your other channel too.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, Mike

[@cdoublejj]

for non high loads i've thought about making my own rebar from stainless steel. grandpa used galvanized guide/guy wire anchors when he poured his patio, it lasted till after his death when we got a skid loader to but up the pad. the "rebar" still looked like a new anchor minus the 90 degree bend in it to fit inside the pad.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@julietphillips1991]

Mike, when you said, "Done for the day," I felt tired for you. The stone is really nice! One part Portland, two parts sand, plus one strong Jack Bravyak and Mike makes it better than brand new!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Juliet, Mike

[@karlangerer9122]

Mike. Awesome steps. The comment you made on using smaller rebar will save me a huge rework. Question on grout . I am always worried about cleaning up the stone after grouting. You say water comes to the top , looks like you let the grout sit ontop of the stone and then just scrub it off later with water!? Am I missing something? You started sponging off the excess but even the. It looked like you had way more left to remove

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Karl, I got a whole playlist on " stone patio installation " check it out I got a bunch of examples in it, thanks mike

[@kandykorn6136]

Though I've never used it before, I'm going to use pink fiberglass rebar in my upcoming project. It is said to be stronger than steel rebar, it won't rust or swell, and should last 10 times longer than steel rebar. I guess I'll find out. If it'll just last until after I'm dead I'll be happy.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kandy, Mike

[@kennethromeo7711]

Great Job As Always!!!! Always Look Forward To Your Videos!!!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ken, Mike

[@ed-gw3ov]

Love watching how you work! Another quality job.........

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ed, Mike

[@startswithjay2315]

Hello Mike. And Jack too. You may or may not remember, but my boss and I were the electricians that were there on your last day when you cleaned everything up. We were there to repair the conduits to the pillars that day and we accidentally interrupted your wrap up summary. Sorry about that. Your clever editing seemed to take care of that. Once the owner got the lights we went back to install them on the pillars. It all came together very nicely. Anyway, nice to meet you and Jack! Great video. I've been a subscriber ever since that day. BTW, we work with AL D sometimes too. Small world.

[@MikeHaduck]

Yes we remember, it was a pleasure working with you, we hope to meet up again sometime, thanks for the comment, Mike

[@kenburdier5884]

Great filming, good advice about how to know what works depending on where you live. I still think your a stronger than you think. Some people get spoiled with electric tools and I still when I can use a wrench or back labor, when I can. Keep up the great content I appreciate the school of Hard Knocks!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ken, Mike

[@amycyclenut]

Hi Mike, you've mentioned many times in the past and showed where rebar rusts over time and makes the concrete fail. So while you mentioned you put that in to help with the frost and movement, what about the rusting and corroding of that metal down the road? I always learn something from your videos, thanks for doing them.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Amy, I use concrete wire , it's not thick enough to cause damage , or sometimes I might use a thin rebar, it's when you get into the thick rebar you can see a problem, thanks Mike

[@jacobhillanbrand7988]

I like your content before I even view it because i know it's gonna be good

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jacob, Mike

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

I hope you conversed with the Aliens to get those precision cuts. Thanks for the video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gypsy, Mike

[@teamkrichards]

Mike, Thanks for all the great videos. I homeschool my 15 year old son and use them to teach him about different trades. He currently shadows a master carpenter a few days a week. Our town doesn’t have these formal schooling opportunities so I made them happen for him the best I can. We’ve learned so much from you about masonry! My only question on this video is with the existing patio. The S mortar that cracked/crumbled you showed did you have to chip it all out and redo with 2-1 sand/Portland? I’m sure that’d be a lot of work, but would that fix the problem? I’m thinking yes, but you are the expert. Curious minds want to know. 😊 Thank you and God bless.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I would just patch as needed, little at a time, thanks, Mike

[@benstanski3101]

cement mix 2 to 1 ? good work out. ha ha nice video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ben, Mike

[@BillLowenburg]

Nice job, Mike. Those steps looked like they were very tricky to replace because of the inadequate original foundation and the slope and the curve. From watching your videos, I think I'd try repairing some straight traditional steps -- but not those!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Bill, Mike

[@htotheizzo00]

Hey Mike - I have indoor concrete floors with radiant heat and wax on top - curious if you are willing to do a video on how to repair thin cracks for indoors?..please:)

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi I don't have a video on that, and never had to do it , although I like radiant heat I have always been a bit skeptical about the long term, thanks Mike

[@curtw8827]

Nice job, important that all steps are uniform in rise and run.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Curt, Mike

[@HigoWapsico]

I wish I was able to share a picture, I’m standing on a job site hoe in hand, mixing cement, but I saw a new video from mike, so it’s an official smoke break… I’m watching the video, no matter what! If the homeowner comes, she/he can watch with us… ❤😂🙏 Edit: I forgot. NO BIG DEAL!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kisha, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@zachkorinis3935]

In "new school " lingo , we refer to people who think dry pour is a good idea other than for fence posts as Tards. It don't matter how good-looking KZbin portrays them always ask a tradesman., unless you like redoing jobs every couple years.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks zach,,, Mike

[@ricleroc]

Mike, what’s the secret to keeping a good head of hair in your - lets say - “later” years? Is it some sort of Portland paint bonding agent?

[@MikeHaduck]

Yep, just keep fertilizing it with potland, lol, thanks mike

[@Traderjoe]

Mike, the other part of the patio that they used the S mortar with, is there anything that could be done without ripping it all up? Could you grout it with Portland? Or is the only real solution to tear it all up and re lay it all?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Joe, some of it was undercover and was ok. I would probably just go over the bad spots instead of ripping it up, thanks Mike

[@ranger178]

thats the problem i had with my steps bluestone on top of precast concrete steps unit that sank the idiots at home depot said just use s mortar and it fell apart from freeze thaw

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi ranger, I hear you, thanks Mike

[@thinkford]

gees i thought that was chuck norris for a moment there lol

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks thinkford, Mike

[@markmagner8000]

hey mike great video! im in northern nj cold winter up here as well i wanted to do a paver walkway should i do concrete as a sub base then lay the stone with portland/sand mixture?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Mark, that's what I do and I never had a callback, thanks Mike

[@poopsmithey7682]

Hi Mike--if I add an extra couple shovels of portland to an S-mortar pre-mix, will it hold up to the northeastern PA climate?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi poops, I add a trowel full to their 80 lb premix and haven't had a problem, thanks Mike

[@poopsmithey7682]

@@MikeHaduck Thank you!!

[@dstoodley28]

Mike, I have do redo some parging on the basement concrete block wall at my daughter's house this summer. Do you have any videos on parging? Or any good tips? We live in Newfoundland, Canada

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I have a playlist, "foundation repair" Mike haduck, I show all my different techniques, it should help, thanks Mike

[@mlhm5]

Have you ever used fiberglass rebar and if so what do you think about it?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I know about it ,seen it demonstrated, but haven't used it except for fibers, I think the jury is still out on it, thanks, Mike

[@diamondconstruction2451]

Mike and Chuck Norris 😂

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, he would win, thanks mike

[@southpawmasonry]

No masonry job site is complete without a leaky wheelbarrow.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi southpa, very true, and i had three more payments on it. lol Mike

[@royhoriuchi5026]

Hi Mike Is or when is cellulose concrete expansion joint material necessary or used?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, Roy, I use certain products for jobs, and everybody calls everthing by a different name so it's hard to answer, thanks, Mike

[@royhoriuchi5026]

@@MikeHaduck Thanks for replying!! I saw the product used on KZbin and it was placed between a existing driveway slab and a new pour walkway. It was said to help prevent cracking from expansion and contraction. Hope I explained it better this time.

[@trenabry8808]

Can i use S type to level a basement floor

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, on basement floors I only use Portland and sand, I did some videos on Fondation repair where I did that or my playlist on " concrete patches" Mike haduck might help, thanks Mike

[@trenabry8808]

@@MikeHaduck thank you so much

[@dolphin3299]

Hi Mike, do you think that dry motar to fill the stone paver gap and moist it is ok?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi dolphin, no I would mix everything thourley, thanks Mike

[@dolphin3299]

@@MikeHaduck thanks!

[@UnknownUser-zt8tl]

How many inches of concrete are under the patio stones?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi ,4 inches, thanks Mike

[@UnknownUser-zt8tl]

@@MikeHaduck thanks Mike. Can I pour the concrete for the patio stones over the soil or do I first need a layer of gravel?

[@ralusek]

I just used some S mortar to put some flagstone on a concrete step, but here you're saying that S mortar isn't a good choice. Is that just because of where you're located? I'm in Southern California. Are you instead saying that the proper thing to mortar is instead just portland cement, with no other additives? What is the problem with S mortar?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi , you ate probably ok in south California up here in PA it won't last, thanks Mike

[@hrxy1]

outstanding vid, compliments to jack, were you helping him or was he helping you. either way nice job

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, his job but he was doing most of the heavy work, I got more videos comming up with him in it, thanks mike