REPOINTING BRICKWORK (Part 2) Mike Haduck

[@pls1911]

Professor Haduck, I always find your mix of common sense construction commentary and hard learned life skills invaluable to assist upcoming generations. This video restates two lessons: 1. "It ain't that hard....Don't make a big deal out of it" 2. "If it's a call from an old girlfriend, it's gonna cost you time or money " Keep us laughing!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks pls, lol, Mike

[@marcocaruso4777]

Mike - this video is very helpful and answered many of my questions. I appreciate that you share your knowledge with the world.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Marco, Mike

[@js8039]

Great video. I tell you we're in bad shape here in Alabama in regards to professional trades. Had some storm damage and it took me two weeks to find a professional electrician to install a new weather head and he had to drive 90 miles one way. This house is a 1920 victorian style with a mixture of block and brick foundation. I guess I'll not even worry about trying to find a mason to make my stone nice again. I'll do it myself as best as I can. So thanks for what you do and at least kicking me towards the right way.

[@jeromeduffy9270]

Ppl are coming through using subpar materials. Just stealing money

[@dazuk1969]

Hey JS, sorry to hear about the storm damage. Whatever stonework you need to do on your home I guarantee you will find a vid on Mikes channel that will give you some really good tips/advice. He has been on YT for 10 years or so. Good luck to ya.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks JS, I am sure you will do fine, Mike

[@cat_terrell]

You can do it!#YouCan

[@jeromeduffy9270]

@@dazuk1969 for surr

[@T.E.P..]

Another stellar video for your channel and always explaining the details and you bring so much peace of mind as you move through all the projects. You are like Bob Ross with better hair. You Rule Mike! Make music

[@T.E.P.]

I agree with this guy

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thor, Mike

[@fishdontscreamfishdontscre2371]

Returned home to retire in PA after 30 years in CO - bought a '61 in York and your videos are PURE GOLD for the variety of masonry needs I hope to tackle myself. THANK YOU SO SO MUCH 💓

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@peaceandfreedomeconomics8984]

One of my favorite KZbin channels now.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks common sense, Mike

[@poopnapkin]

God bless you Mike. Thanks again man... Keep sharing our faith!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@unicornconservationco]

I love your advice! Just call it like it is and make it work! Bravo.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks unicorn, Mike

[@piranhafishing]

Mike - I just did some concrete repair on my chimney on my house. Your videos helped! Thanks for making these videos!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Craig, Mike

[@speedracer2336]

Always enjoy your videos Honest Mike, big fan!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks James, Mike

[@jodyforter7439]

Thank you. We need more craftsmen like you. And honest. Integrity. Amen. Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jody, Mike

[@reaper-sz5tm]

Watching this video inspired me to repoint my porch stairs. $24 worth of mortar, if I have to redo it every 5 years just to fill in the holes that’s fine with me

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks reaper,

[@johnanderson5891]

Mike thanks for everything. Have watched all your videos. I find them very informative and 😎 relaxing.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, Mike

[@buljo5150]

Mike sometimes after watching all the political news and damning of our country it's really nice to come across one of your videos. For 20 minutes I can watch you add another drop of water into the American ocean. This job your doing is small, its simple but has a huge impact on the neighborhood your in and your videos are a nice break from today's news reels. Thanks I needed a break.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks buljo, Mike

[@krowraven7]

Another Theraputic Cement video From Mike H Thank you mike ! I watch these because there real and make sense ! vs so many who are all over the place...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dave, I appreciate it, Mike

[@ebw_servant_of_GOD]

Well...Well... You are very nice...."Old Girlfriend" There you are "Repointing" those bricks.... I like the adding the little sand that is a helpful tip. You show again your kindness "No Cost" for a simple fix.... You are a good person Mike... Good Job... God Bless Ernie

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ernie, God bless, Mike

[@zacklamprey4784]

Awesome job

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Zack, Mike

[@jimc4731]

Mike, you always make me laugh!! Thanks for another good video. Keep up the good work! JIM🤣

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, Mike

[@gibsonbuilds4841]

Great video Mike. Yep...last week I was setting some fence posts. I mixed rapid set and sand that I had on hand. 50/50 mix set up in a couple hours vs a few minutes. Thanks again

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gibson, Mike

[@cdb989]

Mike has awesome videos. I watch them copy what he says and I’m happy with the results. Thanks for your time

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks cdb, Mike

[@SheenaRea]

Excellent information, thanks for making it simple for us newbies. Learning alot from your channel!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sheena, Mike

[@patrickoneill2599]

Mike Your rule of thumb works Thank you .

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Patrick, Mike

[@Eman85515]

Thank you Mike 💝💝💝

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Eman, Mike

[@richardhenry3052]

Those old girlfriends will get you every time. Lol

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Richard, very true, Mike

[@kstofkos]

Great video Mike! Love your sense of humor 🤣

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kyle, Mike

[@420JackG]

Thanks for the insight, Mike. Great video as always.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jack, Mike

[@zacchaeusm4085]

Mike you’re gentleman and a scholar! Zac - Sydney Australia

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Zak, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@richmarsh5029]

Great video mate... All the best from Australia

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rich, nice to hear from Australia, Mike

[@clintprice2123]

Mike, Bob Ross was big time! Congratulations you’ve made it 👍 You however own the terminology of “no big deal” a true gem. Nice job on this video.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Clint, I appreciate it, Mike

[@TP-xi7ri]

Another great video, Thanks Mike, keep them coming. TP

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks TP, Mike

[@cdbflynow]

Good one Mike. Thanks, Paul

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@mattevans3637]

Good job Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Matt, Mike

[@kchingk]

the way you ended it was amazing!!! lol

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks , Mike

[@CBReal1290]

Enjoyed this video also part 2. Especially the ending I love the biblical verse that you share as well as the wisdom of if an old girlfriend boyfriend calls just going to cost you time or money or both had to giggle

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks CS, Mike

[@roccoconte2960]

I just remodeled my ex wifes downstairs she got a great job all top quality materials at half the price , i got couple of bucks a sore knee and lots of complaining , never again.Nice job Mike hope the brick work lasts a long time.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rocco, lol, Mike

[@sadeemsadeem9301]

Thanks mister Mike! Watching your video's make everyone interesting, they are amazing videos . I am (Tom) from Baghdad, As some of my American friends like to call me. Regards

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom, Mike

[@juanmena1935]

Excellent job

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks again, Mike

[@jacktownsend8260]

Thanks for sharing Mike -

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jack, Mike

[@angel-ih1vs]

I was going to do this job the wrong way. Thanks very much! Now I know how to do it right.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks angel, Mike

[@antwan.]

what a likable man

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Antwan, Mike

[@frankingrassia8376]

Great video.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Frank, Mike

[@crystalrabbon]

Thank you for sharing your expertise. I love watching and learning. One thing I cannot find, if I may ask, is how to remove paint from brick. I have a 1957 home where they have painted the fireplace hearth and surround. :( The paint is chipping off the hearth. How do I remove this paint and get it back close to original? Thank you for your time.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Crystal, they probably painted it because of smoke damage, so even if you could get the paint off you would have that to contend with, maybe re face it, they make brick that is only 1/4 inch thick or the fake stone, I got a video comming up where I re stoned a brick fireplace, thanks Mike

[@doncizek2811]

I like your videos....no big deal.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Don, Mike

[@alexmendez3825]

excellent content

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Alex, Mike

[@Brush0akie]

Mike, it’s just like the DDS DOCTOR fill the whole holes. Doc. Fill the damn hole Doc! No more money left in that tooth 🦷, till we pull it! Got to love it. Keeping simple as always

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks 49, Mike

[@mtec8743]

You are a pleasure to watch

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mtec, Mike

[@marilynluntz]

Mike, thanks for the videos. I've watched a lot of them to understand the when and why's but still not sure about what to do with a large brick wall built around 1900. The mortar is soft but not powdery so I think lime was used. Do I just wire wheel to clean and take out some and then repoint with the harder cement?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi user, watch the video " lime, mortar or portland" what should I use? That will explain it best to my knowledge, every mason, especially depending on their climate will tell you something diffrent, I would do some samples wait three days and make sure it's softer than the brick, my opinion, and see what others say, thanks Mike

[@marilynluntz]

I think I lost my reply so I'll try again. I greatly appreciate your recommendation to make test samples. It forces me to use my brain and learn. I like that. Again, your videos and your help are greatly appreciated. Best regards and respect, Joe Luntz@@MikeHaduck

[@bradclark6796]

You videos are excellent I watch all I can. Say you start with N mortar how do you make it softer? Do you add more sand and or hydrated lime? I got old yellow brick home in Canada I need to repoint.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Brad, that's a issue that goes on and on, everyone has a different opinion, I will usually add a little more sand to make it weaker ond lime like but that's me, Mike

[@zoricaj3434]

Hi Mike! I love your videos and I am very grateful as I've learnt a tonne from you. A question if I may... I've used N type mortar (pre mixed branded stuff) in the past. Is that ok? My brickwork looks good so far, after 1 harsh winter and this semi harsh one. Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Zorica, I have used it before for brick pointing and I haven't had a problem, thanks Mike

[@jOlds792]

Just want to say THANKS!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks jOlds, Mike

[@jerryglen986]

No Big Deal 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jerry, Mike

[@genemyersmyers6710]

Mike im still looking for that lonely couch cushion.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Gene, keep your eyes open, lol, Mike

[@juanmena1935]

Good job

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Juan, Mike

[@jimcramer9656]

Bob Ross painting happy little bricks!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, Mike

[@PaddleDogC5]

You can use lime mortar in many locations. It's all over NYC for hundreds of years. Pointing a wall you need to cut the joints back to solid joint material. Usually minimum specified 3/4".

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@burp1914]

Lime mortar is used a lot in the UK. Softer stone. Not like Pa. field stone.

[@anthonywall5227]

Thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anthony, Mike

[@vincent7364]

Thanks this helps a lot iam going to try it to my side of house

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Vincent, Mike

[@fringestream990]

Are the binders any good to add to bag mortar for the same type of job?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Fringe, this type of job is just a fill it in best you can, I don't see a need for a bonder,, thanks Mike

[@georgewaynewilcoxjr2102]

I have old books that said to use tree bark to clean brick.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I never heard anything like that, thanks Mike

[@georgewaynewilcoxjr2102]

Now you have

[@aintskairtolskol9520]

mike if you had a fireplace that someone threw a log in and broke out the backside of the fireplace what type brick and which mortar or cement would you use? is the really a fire brick or is this a sales gimmick

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I would guess it is a firebrick, you can get them in any brickyard or take a sample to the brickyard and cement, they should be able to match it, thanks Mike

[@VenturaIT]

Do you think it's possible to build a 100% brick house that is tornado/hurricane proof? What about an all brick bomb shelter? I mean no rebar or wire or anything...

[@MikeHaduck]

HiVentura, they said the titanic couldn't sink, Like a old mason once told me, "If God didn't build it, it ain't no good, " all you can do is the best you can, thanks Mike

[@bobflagg1901]

Mike thanks again for the video. Hopefully I won’t be getting any phone calls from any old girls friends! That can be a problem! LOL!!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bob, lol, Mike

[@jamiewatkinson4123]

Good money in repointing brick.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jamie, Mike

[@dangates3022]

mike with the advise of an old timer with wemen lol thanks mike for the video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dan, lol, Mike

[@rom14141]

I'd love to see a compilation video highlighting all of your jokes, catchphrases and humorous words of wisdom. PS...Stay away from old girlfriends.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, lol, Mike

[@GravyeaYTprodzzzzzzzz]

Hi mike been mason for thirty Years , I very much enjoy hot videos

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Suzane, Mike

[@alforliniteaching5670]

Good show.:-) :-)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks al, Mike

[@carmensteele4167]

She just wanted to see you again 🎉

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Carmen, Mike

[@billmiller7138]

Don't cost me , I blocked those phone numbers. Good info Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bill, Mike

[@jonmat1632]

Hi Mike how can I get in contact with you? for mason work on an interior brick wall in Norristown PA

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jon, I appreciate you asking but I am not taking on any more work this year, thanks Mike

[@jonmat1632]

@@MikeHaduck ok thanks, do you consulting?

[@jonmat1632]

yes, exterior brick wall bowing out

[@Miguel.Garcia]

Girlfriends cost time or money or both! - Thanks for lesson!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Michael, lol, Mike

[@IndependenceCityMotoring]

It didn't last because there's no "drip edge" at the top to send water away from the wall.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks s, I agree, anything to keep the water away, Mike

[@redsresearch]

why not use N mortor?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi red, I could but in my opinion it would not hold up well in this situation, thanks Mike

[@redsresearch]

@@MikeHaduck why not S mortor? doesnt that repair stuff get harder then a brick?

[@paulsautocm]

A man of your age needs an old girlfriend, a young one would give you a heart attack. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, very true lol, Mike

[@BillLowenburg]

They say, "All politics is local." According to Mike, "All masonry is local." Thanks for sharing your experience! (Ever wonder who "they" are?)

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bill, Mike

[@Traderjoe]

If you see your old girlfriend calling your phone, never pick up haha

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks joe,lol, Mike

[@EGK051]

Things work so different in different countries. I’m not from a America and here we use a whole different teqnique

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi mmg, it's OK, whatever works, Mike

[@cat_terrell]

Rest his soul. But I find your instruction much more Needed than Ross. He was great too, though.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks cat, Mike

[@JamesYeoman-ww6se]

Why not just get a grinder with a raking disc and get all the mortar out. Mix some gobbo at 3 to 1 and use your 13 mm/ half inch pointing iron and do it properly, and it should last for years. As soon as that wall has its first frost, it will just fall off. Also, it needs wetting before you do it. That's what we would do in the UK. We would call that a "bodge job". Or just a really poor attempt.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi James, first I would never have done that brick job that way, I am painting over rust, no matter how much time I spend on it it's going to be just as bad in 5 years, our weather kills brickwork like that, thanks Mike

[@suep4530]

interesting....hmmm lol you can make some things last lol

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sue, Mike

[@paxtonspeed]

😄 old girl friend comment

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@Uticagreens]

Honest Mike Haduck is like Bob Ross. I think that Mike would look good in an afro. Do you agree?

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Frank, I will give it a try, lol, Mike

[@gabec6522]

The eflorecence on those brick is so bad.. but this a nice pointing job

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gabe, Mike

[@jhconnor88]

Mike!! You didn't wet the brick first!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi jh, it depends what you are doing, rMike, with brickwork, here it would have made a mess, thanks mike,

[@thomassommwe4901]

Bob ross

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@paulsimkins3895]

Old girlfriends still want into your wallet nice job

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@barrymichaels2663]

If it's an ex-girlfriend it's gonna be a big deal 😂

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Barry, lol, Mike

[@texsradio3628]

Absolutely no big deal especially it the ole girlfriend. Lol

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Texs, Mike

[@oldmango8606]

I thought your lesson was going to be change your phone number with every girl friend......unless maybe she has a nice sailboat.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks old man, very true, Mike

[@caseygotaas7035]

You need to grind out the mortar joints before you point it! Hotrod!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Cadey, I been doing it 50 years and haven't had a callback, and saved people a ton of money by telling them the truth, thanks mike

[@caseygotaas7035]

@@MikeHaduck tell them the truth? Your not even doing it right! 23 years tuckpointers union. I'm waaaay better than you and your a liar that pointing you did will not last 10 years cause you are lazy and didn't grind it out or damping the wall before pointing you be tuckpointers a bad reputation

[@MikeHaduck]

I worked union back in the 80s, nothing to brag about there, but if you think your right , God bless you, go for it, Mike

[@nealneal2562]

Thanks for the truth Mike. Saved me a lot of money.

[@caseygotaas7035]

@@MikeHaduck why did you get out of the union if I may ask?

[@santrece1350]

*You, like MANY, should look into LIME Mortar.* *Anything with portland cement in it (as the main ingredient) on clay bricks is a big no-no.* *Lime mortar. ZERO CEMENT.*

[@joshbrennan8774]

Of you watch Mike’s videos his weather where he lives is very similar to myself and I can tell you lime wouldn’t last 5 years , local guy = local knowledge on what does and does not work

[@santrece1350]

@@joshbrennan8774 So, you actually don't know that about lime mortar, huh?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Santrece, I did a video called "mortar lime or Portland, what should I use? Mike haduck, lime don't hold up here, thanks Mike

[@santrece1350]

@@MikeHaduck Have you ever tried hydraulic lime?

[@MikeHaduck]

You can't even buy it here, and when I did use it in jersey they added Portland, nobody uses it here in our weather, watch the video, thanks mike

[@mp-xt2rg]

You spent a Long time justifying why you did such a poor job.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi mp, the directions on the bag are clear, add water and mix "thoroughly " any other was is substandard and unprofessional, thanks mike

[@brandonmohammed5715]

Good job

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brandon, Mike