PARGE / PLASTER BLOCK FOUNDATION (Mike Haduck)

[@jamesbrewer9662]

Mike, I watch everything you put out. I'm just a silly doctor but your videos have allowed me to finish projects, and fairly decently at that, which I never would've been able to do without you. Real thanks to you, Professor.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks James, I appreciate it, Mike

[@markmattson4752]

i like old school guys like you only old timers take pride in there work its sad to say that but its true i am a old guy from pa its hard to find people that know how to do there job correctly today keep up the good work

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mark, Mike

[@edpoletto8048]

I've watched much of your work. The instructions,tips and history make your videos second to none. I appreciate your videos Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ed, Mike

[@T.E.P..]

The end of the vids are my favorite part ... when you review what you have done on a large scale into a simple scale. Great education Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks again Thor, Mike

[@ebw_servant_of_GOD]

Mike .... my salty brother, your work is 4.0 as always and you are a true teacher of your trade. You simplify parting where others make it a completed process..... Thank again for all advice and skillful training for us DIY people.... God Bless..... Ernie

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ernie, Godbless also, Mike

[@patrickcooley6849]

I'm a 61 year old mason that lives in Iowa. Mike is so down to earth and a great teacher. Being able to do the work is cool but running a business is also a rare skill and only time teaches wisdom on human behavior. Mike is a great teacher on all the above. It's all about niche, as Mike says. I've morphed into restoration and repair work as that's always in demand no matter if there's new construction or not. It's not glamorous work but I really enjoy it. Thanks Mike!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Patrick, I appreciate hearing that from a professional, thanks Mike

[@larrycarter820]

First thing, nice job Mike! I've been watching your teach videos and they have taught me so much over the past year. Super Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Larry, Mike

[@cdbflynow]

Some nice work there Mike - and quite a bit of energy required on your part. Results are great. Thanks. Paul

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, it was a push but I thought it would make a good video, thanks Mike

[@explorationuk6737]

Nice job ..old school .technices are the best we all love a wet block .top man Mike Peace n love from Cumbria UK 🇬🇧 ❤

[@charlesviner1565]

Hello 👋,do you watch any Brickys from the UK 🇬🇧?

[@explorationuk6737]

@@charlesviner1565 I do biddy bricklaying with Steve and Alex ..and also Charlie coulson ...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks magic, Mike

[@explorationuk6737]

@@MikeHaduck thank you Mike..

[@Seven_Craig]

I love your video Mike! With your easy to follow and understand videos ive been able to tackle masonry without the fear I had of it before I found your channel. You sir are top shelf. Keep up the great work!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@bucksharterstar3727]

Growing up, I knew a lot of guys like you. I don't know very many any more. I appreciate you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Buck, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@jimc4731]

Good video Mike! Back in the day 65 years ago, I used to wet the wall for my dad with a five gallon bucket of water and a 8" Tampico brush. Keep up the good work! JIM 👍🤩

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, nice to hear that, Mike

[@joshuacourtney3916]

Best content on masonry work I've seen yet. You rock, Mike 🤘🏻

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Josh, Mike

[@-null]

Thank you, Mike! I really enjoy applying what you are teaching to my family's DYI projects. Your videos are inspiring me to challenge myself with projects that are beyond my skill set. Thanks again!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks null, I appreciate it, Mike

[@envy425]

Every time I come back to this channel I'm happy I did. There's so much good info here. ..

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jeremy, Mike

[@dazuk1969]

Hey Mike, I know you said laying block is heavy going these days, but this render job would also have been heavy going. I really hope you continue to make vids, but take things a bit easier of yourself. God bless ya mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Darren, God bless also, Mike

[@sonny533]

I delve into masonry projects from time to time and thought that your videos are quite interesting. Thxs!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sonny, Mike

[@suep4530]

Hi Mike! great info!! glad you're not doing the heavy stuff anymore. Take care!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sue, Mike

[@jeffreylevin1266]

Thank you Mike. I’m restoring my Cottage and I need to work on the foundation. I really appreciate your advice. I can’t thank you enough for your honest simplicity 👍😎.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jeffrey, Mike

[@hdibart]

Always great to see work done right !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Henry, Mike

[@ranger178]

you make excellent instructional videos you helped me with a lot of projects around home

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Greg, Mike

[@SheenaRea]

Wow, you did a heck of a job here! Love your videos, they're very informative. Thanks Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sheena, Mike

[@timtanksley1443]

The most important part of the house is the foundation.great job Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tim, Mike

[@DonJose86]

How long did it take to plaster the entire foundation?

[@richardbashor3383]

You make it so simple, no bs.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Richard, Mike

[@danmayfield1398]

Hey Mr Haddock. Are you still at it? Your videos have been a pleasure to see . I used your idea of painting with Portland to make my 25 yr old concrete look like new. Thanks. Wishing you well.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks danmay, yes I am still doing a little,, Mike

[@Will-ln6tb]

Nice job Mike.I always learn something

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Will, Mike

[@Brian-Burke]

Nice work, Mike. That looked like a really big job. Brian

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, Mike

[@texsradio3628]

Thanks for your knowledge Mike, my masonry hero. .......No dam big deal

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Texs, Mike

[@johnkeller9448]

Nice video Mike! Could you please talk about a base for a driveway and a cement walkway. I was so waiting for a broom joke. I still laughed, as I have it in my head from your prior videos. Thanks again!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi John, I guess it depends on where you are in the country and what your doing, no definite answer unless I was there, thanks mike

[@johnkeller9448]

@@MikeHaduck Hi Mike, Thanks for the reply. Southern Maine close to Bar Harbor.

[@TP-xi7ri]

Mike, Thanks again for another great video. TP

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks TP, Mike

[@hrxy1]

still looking good and healthy Mike ty

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank hrxy, Mike

[@deaconlight7146]

Hey, Mike! I’m from Tunkhannock, PA. Currently living in Doylestown (Bucks County). My wife and I have been looking for a home… every basement foundation that we looked at here was pre-made and every one was full of cracks and repairs. Blocks seem to be the superior material. Thanks for another great video👍🏼 hope all is well back home in NEPA.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Nicholas, Mike

[@paulsautocm]

Great job, looks like another well done project.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@almyers8074]

Glad you're back Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Al, Mike

[@jacktownsend8260]

Excellent video Mike - thanks for sharing -

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jack, Mike

[@jeremiahweed94]

Thanks mike it’s good to see how people lay block in different parts of the of the country. I heard the word parge last week talking to a mason from Canada. RDFLYC

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tyler, Mike

[@rickw4160]

What you lack in block laying, you make up for in your knowledge and experience.! Thanks for all the tips. Whenever I see a job that looks crazy I hear your voice saying "it's no big deal"....

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rick, Mike

[@anthonygiardino4245]

Nice vid mike!!! I can’t wait to get going, been a long winter up here in Rochester NY Thanks again!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anthony, Mike

[@mattevans3637]

Keep on keeping on Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Matt, Mike

[@humancentered3447]

Man you work hard core Mike! I hope the lottery is in your future to give those joints a bit of a rest.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Human, I still buy a ticket now and then, lol, Mike

[@dunep6465]

Heck Mike, "Old is a state of mind" and you are gettin' around really good. It's just our old friend "ART" (arthritis) visiting. If you stop working he becomes the friend who never leaves. Have you ever used a product called Conproco? About 35 years ago I put in a block basement for my new house and they sold it as being waterproof. It was not. It seemed fine on the walls, but at the intersection with the footings water would seep through in about a 10' area. I put gutters up to keep the rainwater from coming straight down next to the house and that solved it. Maybe they've improved it since, but I should have put a waterproof coating on it.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Dune, yep art is creating in, I never used that product, yep rain gutters help, thanks Mike

[@jimcramer9656]

I bet you could still hoist up those blocks and build that!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jim, I wouldn't last a day, lol, Mike

[@bobflagg1901]

Thank again Mike for the excellent video. I really enjoyed it.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bob, Mike

[@williemills2657]

You got some new hit songs to write Mike - "Im getting to old to wall, but not to plaster" ." Remember you gotta wet it first" ." Add a little Portland". 😉 Great job👍 Take care Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Willie, I will work on it, lol, Mike

[@joedominick7517]

Mike, Good job!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joe, Mike

[@GmGarlo]

Great info , Thanks for sharing your craft Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@dalegribble60]

Hey Mike, excellent video! If you get too old to work anymore you should be a teacher. You've got all the skills!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bill, I appreciate it, Mike

[@remy9232]

Nice job, Mike! Looking to do the same for a pizza oven base I'd like to build here in Georgia.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Remy, Mike

[@scottn2729]

Thanks for the Great video's Mike. You have helped me with many Projects.👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Scott, Mike

[@juancarreras1714]

Thanks uncle mike for your advice on how to said to the contractor coating but no waterproofing, plaster is fun job, in Spanish is ( enpañetado) comprende! 😀👍🙏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Juan, Mike

[@clonecrazy1]

stunning skills , amazing knowledge , awesome video and well explained

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bill, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@clonecrazy1]

@@MikeHaduck keep posting this videos Mike. we are learning from a true master.

[@michaelhowell8990]

Thanks Mike! Getting ready to do the same thing soon.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Michael, Mike

[@joewelgosh217]

You are the Bob Ross of Nepa masonry. Don't kill yer back!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joe, I am watching , thanks mike

[@T.E.P.]

Cool project and great messages how work is your humanity so do good

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thor, Mike

[@RAhandle1818]

Thanks for your videos. What do I need to fill in a deep vertical hole in my concerete foundation? Cement, mortar, conceret ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Rahandel,, check out my videos "foundation repair" Thanks. Mike

[@amandahug-n-kiss3749]

The broom - I'm going try that sometime

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Amanda, Mike

[@viankalobosvalenzuela7456]

Excelente trabajo 👌🏻 🧱 👏 👍 saludos desde chile 💯

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@NJLEAN]

Masterclass as always!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks DIY, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@twotalljones4790]

That brings back memories Mike.when we were doing it they had a product called sealbond and we mixed 1 bag portland , 1/2 bag sealbond and 20 sand. The cove and scratch are definitely necessary.I alway spread sand on the footing after the first course so it was easy to clean for plaster and inside floor pour.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Two Tall, you know your stuff, I can tell, thanks Mike

[@jacobhillanbrand7988]

My basement stone wall is getting wet. No idea why. It seems to be high up. They put a block window in a while ago I think it might have something to do with that

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jacob, I got a video, " basement water problems, usually bad rain gutters and wrong slope, thanks Mike

[@zirie]

Thnx Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks zirie,,Mike

[@frantisekbalazsy1896]

Hi Mike ! For first, thank you for all the wisdom you are giving us I am thrilled about your videos. Thank you. But here in eastern europe, we always “spray - throw” this thing we call “spritz” on any surface before base coat. It is basically high water content cement - lime - 0-4mm sand mix. I was taught plaster doesn’t hold really well without it. Did you hear about it ? What is your opinion ? I never saw you use it. With love, Frank.

[@frantisekbalazsy1896]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/maO1d4J4fNqpja8 you can see it in this video on bricks there is cement spray before he throws mortar.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I haven't ever used it but I am sure it works if they been doing for years, thanks Mike

[@johnhamilton9229]

Can you attach stone veneer to the scratched parging? Or do you need mesh under the parged area? Thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi John, I would go right over it without mesh, but I might be adding some screws here and there for insurance, got to watch for cracks also, thanks Mike

[@sdoken]

Do you think parking a block wall is a good idea? Some people say it is pointless in places with long cold winters because it would just fall off or crumble after a few winters. If it does not offer waterproofing how to protect it against the elements/weather

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Semih, maybe look at it like paint on a car, it can't hurt, and most traditions in our area require, thanks Mike

[@Mark_Chandler]

thx Mike for posting...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mark, Mike

[@jamiewatkinson9564]

Big parging job Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jamie, not really the old days with some help we would have it done in a couple hours, thanks Mike

[@mrmeener625]

Mike they have fiberglass rods now. if the right amount of anti hydro is put in cement it will be waterproof

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I never seen cement waterproof, I would be very skeptical, thanks, Mike

[@mize_yir_bizz]

Starting to get more into parging and concrete carving. It looks easier than it actually is ..

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@1STGeneral]

I've followed your channel for years and my 40's house is built on a cinder block mostly above grade except 10' by 3' high section foundation and is in northwest West Virginia in a valley with limited sun on two sides very damp area. The paint is almost gone if the block is parged or stuccoed what goes over that ? Paint ? A water proof coating ? I'm going to do this myself because there's no companies in my area except bubba's do it all fly by night types. Or should I just clean off the old paint and repaint just the blocks ? If so what product/type I assume the old paint was oil based. Thank you for any help. God bless

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi General,, I got a whole playlist called "foundation repair" Mike haduck, I show all my different techniques and what I use, I know it will help, thanks Mike

[@j0hnnyo3]

Can i apply stone over painted foundation? do you recommend me strip the paint off completely ? should i fasten lath to block foundation before installing stone?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi J, I got a whole playlist called "stone veneer installation " Mike haduck, I am sure you will see the different ways I done it, thanks mike

[@zacchaeusm4085]

Couple of centuries beautiful!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Zacc, Mike

[@nuyork77]

Hi Mike. How did the masons achieve that tan, sandy color when they parged back in the 60's? The current way is to use the colors and add them in, but how was the sandy color achieved originally?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi nuyork, a lot depended on the area sand that was use and the color of the local cement, cement colors fade after a while, thanks, Mike

[@nuyork77]

@MikeHaduck I sealed a crack where the brickwork of our house meets the cement block, but I am still getting some water in from above ground level somewhere. Is it possible that water can enter via mortar joints that have slight cracks / gaps and make its way inside to the basement? I thought that the weep holes would let water out that penetrated the brickwork, but apparently, I am incorrect? We have metal in between where the cement blocks are and the wood of the house which is odd, and the water comes in under that metal and on the block in some places, but other places it comes in on top of that metal and just under and touching the wood of the house. Any ideas? Also, what is this metal for if not to just separate the wood from the block, maybe?

[@MikeHaduck]

I got a video " basement water problems" cement is not water proof, 90% of water problems is the land and raingutters should be pitched away from the house, thanks Mike

[@myalaynaangel]

Mike, my home is cinder blick but it was painted. Never had plaster on it. Do I need to sand blast it first before I plaster it?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Davy, I got a whole series on "foundation repair" I show what I did in each circumstance, thanks Mike

[@genetownsend8847]

Hi Mike Do you think it’s a good idea to parge a block chimney? Thanks for your videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Gene, I would say it all depends on the situation, no 2 chimney jobs are alike, thanks Mike

[@The_One_Cosmos]

Hello Mike. I stared my own masonry business two years ago, but have never parged before. There is a ICF block foundation that a guy wants me to make look like smooth concrete on the outside. I don't know how yet, but was wondering if you could teach me or have any advice? Thank you for all you do, and much respect to you brother!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi cosmos,, I have lots of " foundation repair"videos that show my techniques, or the basics on Mt "stucco videos" maybe they will help, thanks Mike

[@The_One_Cosmos]

@@MikeHaduck Ok. I'll have to keep looking around at them. The guy wants a quote for parging his ICF foundation and I don't really know how much work it's going to take, but I suspect it will be quite a job.

[@GDWhiting]

Great video Mike. Been in the trade about 10 years now with my own business. Recently hurt a disc in my back. Painful and very discouraging. Have you dealt with any serious back problems? Thanks!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi GD, I got some swelling in lower back so I gave up picking up anything heavy, but once in a while in the past I've been laid up, thanks, Mike

[@GDWhiting]

@@MikeHaduck thanks !

[@bobmiles442]

Hey Mike, love the videos. What parge ingredient mixture should I use on a cement block wall. I live in upper Midwest/ Chicago area. I was thinking 2.5 sand to 1 Portland.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Bob , I show what I use on my foundation repair videos, every situation is different, thanks Mike

[@mize_yir_bizz]

Hi Bob, The exact mix ratio for parging can vary depending on the specific needs of the project and the type of mortar being used. However, a common mix ratio for parging in the Chicago area is 1 part Portland cement, 1 part lime, and 6 parts sand. This mix ratio is typically referred to as a 1:1:6 mix, meaning one part cement, one part lime, and six parts sand by volume. The mixture is typically mixed with water until it reaches a consistency that is easy to work with and can be applied to the surface of the wall using a trowel. It's important to note that the exact mix ratio and consistency of the mortar can vary depending on factors such as the temperature, humidity, and other environmental conditions during the application process. It's also important to prepare the surface of the wall properly before applying the mortar to ensure a strong bond and a smooth finish.

[@brettdavis9575]

Hi Mike, I've got an old farmhouse in Indiana with a limestone foundation that's losing it's parging in the basement and is starting to get a bit leaky in spots. What type of repair would you recommend for this?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Brett, I have 3 playlist " foundation repair" ," stone foundation repair" and " repointing stone work", I show what I use in each circumstance, thanks mike

[@whydoineedtohaveacct]

Good technique/process to water proof for the homeowners, Cinders are a leaky grade of concrete/cement, I've heard of 'coring' them w/ H.S.C, have done that in problem sections on existing foundations, got one to do in near future that's in rough shape around frost line, personally I think using Portland and rocks for coring is a pretty good water retardant, leaving the sand out of the equation completely, many ways to stop water! had success w/ admixes and success w/ the special pricey water proofing stuff, but 1 thing on the admixes, Thompson's water proof sealer for concrete that's for sealing afterwards seems to work in the mortar mix even on the inside blocks if they haven't been painted, lot of approaches, blocks are junk by nature!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Yep , blocks are junk by nature, very true, Mike

[@camp7203]

Tremendous advice

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks camp, Mike

[@wavee5879]

You only used mortar for the parging? I watched your other video were you would use Portland, fiberglass, and sand. Why the change???

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Wave, that type of mortar contains Portland and its original surface so fiberglass is not needed if I was patching it would be a different story, thanks Mike

[@terrypower1940]

Hey Mike Can you list what exactly is in the first three and half buckets? Thank k you :-)

[@julietphillips1991]

Mike says at 1:00 min. that it's masonry sand.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Terry, Masonry sand, thanks , Mike

[@elliotthomas3423]

Hi Mike, i need to parge my old basement interior block wall (house was built in 1930s). Do you recommend any pre mix cement for this?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Elliot, I have a whole playlist on "foundation repair" Mike haduck, I show what I use in each situation, I might use it sometimes but may add a little Portland to it it certain situations, thanks, Mike

[@michaelt1349]

Hi Mike, Would I be safe to go with 2 parts Type S Mortar and 1 part Portland? In other words, can I beef up the Portland content safely? I think Type S is 50% Portland and 50% lime according to an old video of yours. Our weather is similar to yours. Thanks!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Michael, I can't tell you what to use unless I was there, but I got a whole playlist on foundation repair, Mike haduck, and I show if I mix and match, thanks Mike

[@Puukko79]

Hey Mike, love your videos. My house has a poured concrete foundation that was never finished properly: concrete ridges, knobs, and wire poking out here n there. It was just coated in paint and the paints now peeling in some places and stuck good in some places and I just wanna make it look nice with parging. I talk to quick Creek and they said there's no way to parge over paint, even with bonding adhesive. I watched some of your videos and you kind of hinted that is possible?They suggested mesh wire everything and that would be fine, but if it's not bonded I think it might still fall off ever time. I'm hoping you could help me out with some suggestions. Ethan, Ontario Canada

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I got a whole playlist on foundation repair, Mike haduck, I show a lot of examples that deal with paint,, thanks Mike

[@mize_yir_bizz]

Take a grinder and grind off all of the paint, it doesn't really take too long. Then depending on how bad the wall is, you might be able to get away with white-washing the wall instead of a full out Perge. It will save you wasting money, it's quick to do also aesthetically pleasing. You'll have go over it again every 3-5 years which is nothing more than a paint job. By the way I'm also from Ontario, Ca. London area ..

[@Puukko79]

@@mize_yir_bizz I figured out the grinder part. It was actually way quicker than trying to power wash. I think I and going to parge all because the surface is so uneven. Does white wash have to be white?

[@mize_yir_bizz]

@@Puukko79 No, lime-wash does not have to be white. While lime-wash is commonly used to create a white or off-white appearance on walls and other surfaces, it can be tinted with pigments to create a range of colors. The lime in the wash acts as a binder for the pigment and helps it adhere to the surface. When tinting lime-wash, it's important to use pigments that are compatible with the lime and won't cause it to lose its adhesive properties. Some common pigments used to tint lime-wash include iron oxide pigments, which can create colors ranging from yellow to red, and ultramarine blue pigments, which can create shades of blue and purple. It's worth noting that tinting lime-wash with pigments may require some experimentation to achieve the desired color and consistency. It's always a good idea to test a small area before applying the lime-wash to the entire surface to ensure that the color and texture are what you want.

[@patrickcooley6849]

Hi Mike I have a question concerning this type of application. Just looked at a building that was laid up with block many years ago and what you did in this video is exactly what I feel the building needs. I live in northern Iowa and the block now have a pitted look. My question is The block have been painted with brown paint and I'm of course wondering about the parge sticking to the painted block . Problem? If so what do you suggest?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Patrick, I have a playlist called " Foundation repair" Mike Haduck, I show all the different techniques and materials I use for that, thanks Mike

[@arcee33]

Mike another great video as always but you have me scratching my head on this one. You said cement and mortor are not water proof so what happens with the mortor between the bricks. Does water go through it and into the cement?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi arc, I've seen it leaking right through joints, brickwork might deter water but it won't stop it, thanks mike

[@FishFind3000]

Even concrete lets water through. The goal is to let the water flow down the wall and not through it. That way it can get into the French drain at the footings and into the sump pump.

[@MikeHaduck]

I agree

[@terriealexander2344]

hi mike; did you add stucco or just s mortar and sand. thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi time, just "s" mortar and sand, not the premix, I mixed it myself, thanks Mike

[@ryandankanich9311]

Hey Mike, I just cleared all the old surface off my block foundation and parged it with fresh concrete. I’m going to paint it with masonry/stucco paint+primer. How long should I wait before I paint it? I finished the parge 4-5 days ago. Too soon or should it be good to go? Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Ryan, look on the can, some recommendations are 30 days or longer, till the cement cures, thanks Mike

[@darrylsmith4044]

I parged my basement storage room with Sakrete Surface Bond. Was that the right product?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Darryl, I have never used the product, time will tell, you might be fine, thanks Mike

[@ciscokid2444]

Hello Mike love your videos I am looking for someone to reparge my small ranch home is there a way to contact you? I live in Stroudsburg PA

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Cisco, I actually moved to Florida, thanks mike

[@ciscokid2444]

@@MikeHaduck I hope you are enjoying the move! Would you recommend someone around here?

[@jamieemes4292]

What type of additional membrane would YOU recommended for using with the blackjack 57?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jamie, I don't know what they plan to use, thanks Mike

[@jamieemes4292]

@@MikeHaduck I'm doing something similar and was wondering if you had a recommendation? Do you like the bj57 or prefer to use something else? I have an 18ft garage wall which will be below grade. I'm in PA also and I have ppl telling me block will push , backfill with all stone, all kinds of ideas... I know tar is traditional for waterproofing.

[@jamieemes4292]

Love your videos by the way. Look forward to the new ones!!

[@johnnyjava_]

Help me out Uncle Mike, what exactly is a "cove"?

[@MikeHaduck]

A cove is when you are at the bottom of the foundation where the plaster ends you put a pitch of cement to have the water run away from the block, , it just a pitch away and the you tar over it, thanks Mike

[@AlwaysHopeful87]

Take care Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@barkartist5122]

Mike - would you get a poured wall foundation, ICF, or block if you were building today? Caveat is that you and none of your crew is doing any of the work. Which ‘technology” would you choose? Thanks - nice work… no big deal

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Bark, I would say it all depends on what your building, how big and where, thanks Mike

[@davidkrause6861]

Why is blockwork still done in your area? Here, ICF foundations have taken over.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi David, there are still some but they are disappearing, thanks Mike

[@queenrosa9731]

👍🏼. How much does it cost for that. Like only labor work?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Rosa, sometimes for steady contractors it's just time, or others you might bid, thanks Mike

[@bigdad24]

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[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Brian, I will have too, thanks Mike

[@salp541]

Would you suggest parging a block foundation for a garage? I’m the Toronto Canada area. Do you do this in your region?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Sal, usually they do it only below grade , some don't do it at all, it depends on the situation, thanks Mike

[@salp541]

@@MikeHaduck would you seal it if it was your garage? Beneath grade is what I’m asking about. We are building a garage in our backyard and wondering if we should purge and seal beneath grade or not… drawings call for “cement rendering” does that mean to parge?

[@MikeHaduck]

I would not think it could hurt doing that, mike

[@DavidSanchez-ot3it]

Mike , a lot easier to use scoop , hawk and trowel , way easier sir , don’t get me wrong , u do great work and videos , and work hard , god bless sir

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks David, hawks are for the guys like kirk, that's what they do, but me on foundations it gets in the way, diffrent trade,, thanks mike

[@DavidSanchez-ot3it]

@@MikeHaduck actually I am a plaster and mason , and know the difference sir , just lot easier as I said !!!!!!