REPOINTING BRICKWORK (Part 1)Mike Haduck

I demonstrate how I repoint brickwork, or rejoint brickwork, 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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[@T.E.P.]

Can’t say enough good things about this channel …. So much information and wisdom

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thor, Mike

[@highlandermachineworks5795]

Mike, you sir are the Bob Ross of masonry. You not only show complete mastery of it, but you explain it out so well that anyone can do great work. Thank you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Highlander, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@CookieZ3353]

Not so sure that's a compliment HMW!

[@whateverymanshouldhave3481]

I am binge watching all these videos. Watching Mike teach and work is very relaxing. And, you learn so much.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I appreciate it, Mike

[@smirking8457]

I've said it before on other videos, but I'll say it again. Ty so much for documenting all of your knowledge and experience here Mike. This is definitely going to go a long way toward helping generations in the future.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Smirking, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@j.s.2767]

best masonry channel. always keeps it simple. thanks mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks J, Mike

[@julietphillips1991]

Mike, I am not kidding...I had a very crappy day and watching your video made me smile and laugh and there is always the happy music at the end! When I was thinking, "But Mike you always say to wet it so it will stick, how is it that you are not wetting it now?" I didn't finish thinking that and you immediately went on to explain you don't wet brick and you can use the little bit of water on a paint brush to apply in the joint. Well that made me laugh 'cause I said to myself, "he can read my mind!" (and I didn't feel so foolish about the question.) See I'm learning! Sorry for the long comment.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Juliet, I get those days, and expect it , but got to keep going, lol, thanks Mike

[@angel-ih1vs]

Exactly what I need to do next. Thank you very much.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks angel, Mike

[@robertpanetta7912]

Mike , the best Masonry instructor on the net . No crazy jokes or music . Just pure knowledge

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Robert, Mike

[@doctorprepper5196]

Hello Mike. Your patient teaching , along with " Don't make a big deal about it, anyone can do it" is reassuring for those of us attempting to tackle repairs. Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Doctor, Mike

[@TGP109]

In the early 70's, I helped my Dad mix mortar and sand when he was building retaining walls on our hilly property. We did it the old fashioned way too. Good times and I miss you Pop.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi TGP, Mike

[@ericlitts9917]

This guy taught me all the basics to do a lot of projects.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Eric, Mike

[@sandraledger2612]

You're the man !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sandra, Mike

[@Bigskyguy56]

Mike, As always, Good common-sense old-school approach to the work. I have followed you for 7 years now & always have great info to take away. Owning a 42-year-old brick house in Montana, you are my go-to source for brick & masonry info. Thank you for being an easy to understand & enjoyable teacher. Rick

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rick. I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@lizzapaolia959]

Excellent video of yours. We enjoyed you sharing your knowledge. Hope all is well with you in Florida. God bless 🙏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks lizza, God bless, Mike

[@RES_Plumbing-Drain]

Drier the better, WE ARE NOT MAKING a mess, got it, thanks for the video. Ill be doing some tuck pointing in the summer, great timing, I always though it had to be wet, and made a huge mess every-time.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Demitri, Mike

[@micaonyx5301]

Great how to video, thanks I learned a lot. Btw you are a wonderful teacher.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks mica, Mike

[@arcee33]

I am no mason guy but I learn a lot watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks arc, Mike

[@tonytrotta9322]

Awesome tip Mike with the Mud in Water mixed to blend in the new mortar - it worked great. Take care!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tony, Mike

[@buddyboy6337]

Thanks Mike.

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Thanks Buddy, Mike

[@justinphilpott]

Love these videos! This one is just what i need right now!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Justin, Mike

[@paulsautocm]

Great food for thought, aint no big deal. Thanks honest Mike for sharing.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@Mr.Pelik69]

Just right what i need now, thank you ✨👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@Brian-Burke]

I learned a lot on this one, Mike. The brush really cleans it up a lot.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, Mike

[@h.b2029]

Excellent. Very helpful. Thanks. God bless.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks HB, God bless also, Mike

[@yamaha420c]

Thanks again for quality filming and great instruction.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@bobbysweeney5377]

Indiana Pa here. Love the vids sir.🤝

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bobby, Mike

[@FonzyBikes]

Thank you for your time and knowledge!

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Thanks user , Mike

[@Pavlo_S.V.]

Great video, very detailed. Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@nieze]

Always enjoy Mike's helpful tips

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Seeker, Mike

[@timdarmetko4039]

this is the one I need most, but I do watch most of your vids.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tim, Mike

[@TheHawkeyeQuilter]

Just what I came to your channel to find. Thanks, Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Hawkeye, Mike

[@CookieZ3353]

So informative. Much better than anything streaming on Prime Video!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Carolyn, Mike

[@tonytrotta9322]

Nice video - thank you for taking the time to explain your knowledge with masonary brick work! Looks great too!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tony, Mike

[@kylelaird5539]

Great video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kyle, Mike

[@envy425]

Mike is the man

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jeremy, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@Deep_Divers]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@gwaynewilcox2702]

Learn something new everyday.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks G, Mike

[@r4ng3rownz8]

I learned so much from you thank you so much!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

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[@stevenfoust3782]

I love how he always says it doesn’t matter how you do it and proceeds to do a perfect job. I start with a trowel and end with a glove because well …

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Steven, Mike

[@CBReal1290]

Oh my goodness I am so thankful for you I'm a gal that's about to get into this tuckpointing of my 1950s home in in the Southern USA. So grateful for your detail and sharing of the different brick types and their water absorption tendencies and mostly the consistency of the mortar mix man that's helpful a lot. I plan to share this vid as often as I can with people I come across that are trying to do the same thing

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks CS, Mike

[@Lynn.B.]

Mike, I really enjoy your videos. I've been watching your channel for months now and learning so much. I can't wait until I can work on some projects and put what I've learned to the test. Thank you so much for sharing such a wealth of information.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lynn, Mike

[@Icarus931]

Thanks again Mike .

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Thanks Nomad, Mike

[@Poundcake-]

Best KZbin channel ever.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@CharlesLumia]

Slop the whole job up, sounds like me :D Thanks for the video Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Charles, Mike

[@stevenanderson3386]

When I need to know something about brick work I looks for mikes channel;)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Steven, Mike

[@bonanzatime]

This is an interesting demonstration. The old man that trained me, taught us to 'cut the brick' after striking BEFORE brushing with a horse hair brush. After striking (aka jointing) we would take our trowels at about a 22 degree angle and cut off 90% or more of the mortar snots formed at the edge of the bricks and struck mortar joints. And then we brushed it. That kept the walls 'CLEAN'. No need to acid wash it after. ... But everywhere I worked (big commercial masonry companies) after they don't do that, and they always make a mess. and HAVE to acid wash it.. There's a lot of dummies and idiots that work at those places.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@dragnutzrc]

Mike, had to drop you a line and thank you for sharing your talent with us. Your videos are such a great learning tool. We bought a farm house built in 1860 with stone foundation. With you teaching us, I repaired the foundation, tuck pointed both chimneys. Your ears must have been ringing when I started repairing the foundation. Never attempted cement work before. First hour all I kept saying is, no big deal my ass. I started getting self confidence and it came out decent. I thank you again for your explanations and videos. Also your sense of humor is hilarious. Merry Christmas

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joe, Merry Christmas, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@karleck1119]

Great video Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Karl, Mike

[@jimmccoal2693]

Thanks Mike. No Big Deal..

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, Mike

[@moorelandhouse]

Thanks Mike! This video was very timely. We keep getting comments on our castle rebuild videos that our mortar is too dry. We now have a video that we can send people to in order to explain the reason.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Frank, keep going, Mike

[@sallyplatt1096]

I need to repoint a badly weathered Victorian, London brick wall, and am going to try your method. Brilliant videos. Thank you for taking the trouble to make them so detailed!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sally, Mike

[@zippydoodah1547]

Sally if your house is Victorian I wouldn't use cement, lime mortar is the one for you. Never use cement on old brick. Check out the site London Repointing and renovation, real trades. I wouldn't let this man near my work. He keeps adding cement, so each batch will dry a different colour.

[@georgewaynewilcoxjr2102]

Good luck on your next project.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@lmt7816]

Mike, thank you for all your videos! It's a lot of work and shows tremendous dedication both to your craft and to sharing it with others. Plus, I really appreciate your referring to specifics, such as mortar types/Portland content. Thanks, again!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Imt, Mike

[@swedebug2889]

As always, interesting and informative. Thank you Mike! :)

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Thanks Swede, Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joe, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@speedracer2336]

Great that you father is still around!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks James, yep he's a strong man, Mike

[@ryanodea5417]

That was a really good video Mike and great timing as I have a repointing job to do soon. Thank you again 😉

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ryan, Mike

[@roccoconte2960]

Nice video Mike very informative, I just pointed my front steps and bluestone landing for the winter wish I watched this first I made a mess, mortar to wet. Thanks for another great video.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rocco, Mike

[@stephenfrench4293]

Thank you for your tips brilliant well worth the watch cheers

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@barkartist5122]

No Big Deal - thanks for the old school knowledge

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bark, Mike

[@kennethmichael5607]

Mick I’m steal going back to watch your vedieos

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks kennerh,, Mike

[@jamiewatkinson4123]

This is what I specializing in brickpoiing no structural and I tell you I do alright mike. You can complement the brickwork if the joints look good that's what people pay for

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jamie, I appreciate that and glad your doing well, not a easy business, Mike

[@neilrusso1753]

Awesome job! and thanks!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@ebw_servant_of_GOD]

Mike I have watched you repoint in other videos. But this video is GREAT. God Bless.... Ernie

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ernie, Mike

[@Gavin556]

This video is really good

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gavin, Mike

[@Eman85515]

Thank you Mike 🌼🌼🌼

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Eman, Mike

[@richmarsh5029]

G'day Mike... Richard the old Mason from Australia..... Great video.... hope you are keeping well old mate... it's been a while since I've been on...great video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rich, Mike

[@kenwall8495]

great video. thanks for taking the time to teach.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ken, Mike

[@helenaford457]

Thank you so much Mike for your patience and sharing your knowledge. I wish you were on the west side of PA, I am a woman and am going to tackle some concrete work (due to lack of honest contractors) myself. I enjoy watching and learning from you. I have so much more knowledge thanks to you and know I can do it..."Ain't know big deal!"

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Helena, I am sure you can do it, No big deal, thanks Mike

[@Mrdealornodeal618]

I'm a fan of your work. Thank you for your content.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank Will, Mike

[@rbrazz]

Love the emphasis on keeping it clean! Here we have so many beautiful patterns of spongy type brick. Ive seen too much of messy tuck pointing just permanently ruin the look of fine old homes. Sharing knowledge is power. God bless Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks R, God bless also, Mike

[@krowraven7]

another theraputic brick lesson- good for the soul..

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dave, Mike

[@rogchat5156]

thank you for the knowledge

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rogchat, Mike

[@brianliedy3413]

Thanks Mike !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, Mike

[@2manyroberts]

Great stuff!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks 2manyroberts, Mike

[@georgevalente4223]

I've learned a lot. I've done a fair amount of mason work. One thing I have not seen is firebox work on your channel. Using firebrick and refractory mortar. I've repaired and built from scratch a backyard fireplace...cutting firebrick and used refractory mortar....not to be confused with portland mortar mix. I kept my firebrick joints very narrow...and it is still holding up well...the joints can't crack because I used very little mortar. Also I tinted the facing mortar to compliment the color of the facing stone work rather than the standard gray mortar color.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi George, I got one on my stone fireplace video, not a lot of that going on anymore. I did tons of them back in the 70s, everything had changed, thanks Mike

[@bonanzatime]

That Quikrete ready mix is good stuff. They also make a Type S, which can be used for brick pavers in my area. .. They also make a variety of dyes to make colored mortar. I like to make a red-burgundy mortar to use with red brick for building a nice country mailbox. I mix a red brick with a blonde brick with red mortar, so it matches most barns.☺

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks bonanza, Mike

[@Okie-Tom]

Very good demonstration Mike! I always learn a lot. Thanks, Tom

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom, Mike

[@ihavenoname6724]

My man is the Bob Ross of masonry 🎨🧱

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks No name, I appreciate it, Mike

[@HomeGrownPyro1]

Hey Mike, I see ya driving around Scranton and Dunmore from time to time… Nice to see someone local on here👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I haven't been thete in a while, maybe a imposter, lol, Mike

[@HomeGrownPyro1]

@@MikeHaduck oh really could have sworn I saw you a couple weeks ago lol says your name on the side of the truck and thought it looked like you too…. Got to be an imposter then lol

[@MikeHaduck]

HI, there is a guy in scranton with a name like mine, but I never put my name on the truck, mostly retired and doing small projects and helping friend and family, thanks Mike

[@jacktownsend8260]

Thanks Mike - Always watching -

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jack, Mike

[@KZ3W]

1:00 to 1:05 ,,, had me interested with the ,, " horses ( made of wood ) and the word " cellar " ! . Haven't heard that used in a LONG time . The mostly say basement now . My Dad used to always say , "cellar" . 🙂 👍 !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, very true, the old sayings are being replaced, thanks mike

[@e.j.7420]

Thanks for the knowledge Mike you simplify it so great..A true Craftsman...👍🏾🛠

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks E J,, Mike

[@suep4530]

interesting.... you are an artist at what you do.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sue, Mike

[@stevengeiger-vp3ef]

He is great.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Steven, I appreciate the kind words,

[@eddnhaila8133]

Well explained.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks edd, Mike

[@tomtom4633]

Great vid, loads of good info! I'm not a propper bricky but I lay a few as I work for a builder. I let it go off (usually later same day if its friday or next day if I've got time) use the trowel to scrap the pointing and wear a glove and rub with finger and brush dust off. It took time for me to master the skill of not getting the bricks dirty, one time I forgot to scrape the pointing off on a Friday, came in Monday and it was hard so I used the wire wheel on my drill and grinder to make it look better, thankfully it's not on show, I've learnt to take my time and be patient. Once built a extension using nhl3.5 lime, sand and cement mix with sandstone blocks and it was red hot summer, you can tell which courses were laid on a Friday as the pointing was rubbed off wet (despite been covered with hessian) it dried differently as the sandstone sucked the moisture that much, rub the pointing off wet it went all boubley/grainy

[@MikeHaduck]

HI Tom, yep repointing is an art and it takes time to make it work, your right about that for sue, thanks Mike

[@invest2wealth111]

Thank you for sharing your years of knowledge

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@juancarreras1714]

Good class uncle mike , how rejoined bricks ain’t no big deal, Comprende!!!!👍🙏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Juan, Mike

[@daveb6038]

Great content

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dave, Mike

[@charliegalanti8765]

Thanks Mike! Another great video. Thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Charlie, Mike

[@mickeygriggs]

Great video I really do enjoy your teaching videos there very educational.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mickey,, Mike

[@KyBrancaccio]

Great video Mike! Thanks for taking the time and making this excellent video. I am still waiting for that very provocative hard rock song titled "You've Gotta Wet it first". Also, you remind me a little bit of one of the guys in Kid Rocks new video "Don't tell me how to live"; anyway my wife and I thought of you and we said it would be really neat if you did a song with Kid Rock lol.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ky, let him know I am available, lol, Mike

[@doloresm7396]

What a great video. For some reason the idea of doing brickwork has scared me. I have the glass bricks and I slopped them all up. Actually I have most of the bricks you showed except for the real nice faced brick. My cement was too wet. So, what would I do, I would add more water. Wrong! This was amazing. Thanks Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dolores, you got to be a good mason by now, Mike

[@dangates3022]

thanks mike another well informed video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dan, Mike

[@natep3419]

Mike, have you thought about teaching an online class or writing a book on masonry? You have an extraordinaire amount of knowledge and experience and make great videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Nate, I don't know I got my plate filled with just making the videos, but thanks, Mike

[@jambrixjoe]

if you want to see a real bricklayer then check out rob songer insted of this fake

[@kennethmichael5607]

Thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kenneth, Mike

[@lendavidhart9710]

Thank you Mike, great video, I learned alot!, I hope all is well with you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Len, everthing is fine, thanks for asking, I hope you too, Mike

[@mattjjacob]

Really great tutorial

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Matt, Mike

[@nesthi]

Great class teacher! I learned a lot! Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thi, Mike

[@travisking4390]

That is awesome. I didn't see your video about dyeing the joints. If you ever get a bunch of mortar smear on the face of the brick nmd-80 works great on removing the smear.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Travis, Mike