REPOINTING STONE WORK (Part 1) Mike Haduck

[@debrafrench9507]

Thanks for video. I appreciate the straight forward instructions and how you get right to it. Most people give a dissertation on these diy videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Debra, Mike

[@oldcatholics]

Mike, Thank you so much for these excellent videos. You break it down very clearly for beginners. Again, many thanks for taking the time to show all of us how do things the right way. God bless, Bruce

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, maybe a little more my way than the right way but it works for me, I appreciate it... mike

[@sk-23.]

Thanks a lot Mike. I'm repointing an old stone wall at the moment which had been plastered over with cement. I spent much of last week knocking the plaster off with a hammer and then cleaning out all the crap from the joints. I wasn't exactly sure of the next move, but thanks to your vid. I'll power-wash it, and then use the tips you've given here. This helped a lot to reinforce what I already knew and told me that I was on the right track. Appreciate the help Mike. Thank you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gav. I appreciate it. check out part 2 also, different kind of thinking for different jobs, I am glad if my videos helps, thanks mike

[@MikeHaduck]

like playing an instrument, everyone got a different style. that's the beauty of music and masonry. thanks mike

[@remodelassets6523]

Your the best Mike! 💯👍🙏 great narration Thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@markm8995]

Mike, you are “The Man”……your videos are so great, because of you, I now am starting new projects with my neighbors and their field stone walls north of Boston, pleasing keep making your videos…..so helpful…….Thanks Again!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mark, I appreciate it, Mike

[@barbarabsmith6626]

I love this guy. No fuss. No fretting. Just do it.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Barbara, I appreciate it. mike

[@brawnko1173]

Love your videos, you’re so talented!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks brawnko,, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@BruceAlanR]

My favorite part is when you take a handful of dirt and mush it on the wall. I nearly fell off my seat. Thanks for posting Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

the real world of masonry, thanks mike

[@kpatrol]

Thank you, Mr. Haduck! I am trying to learn how to tuckpoint for my basement, and your video is very helpful.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@marywillis1630]

Love it!!! Guess I might not have had to tear down two large sections (70 pound humongous River rocks) - but I did. Rebuilding now... wonderful video. Thanks!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Mary, I hope it all works out, thanks mike

[@Raykenn1]

Great video ! You answered all of my questions and concerns. Thanks Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, hope it helps. mike

[@frankmiller4664]

Thanks for the great tips

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Frank, mike

[@charliegalanti8765]

Have a good weekend thanks for the videos, always wring the sponge out!!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Charlie, I hope it all works out, mike

[@DiPinfanni]

Thanks for the pointers. I just used your video to fix my retaining wall. Looks great!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I am glad it helped. mike

[@bigadventur]

Keep up the good work .,,,,,. Your keeping history alive,,,,, your breathing life into art ..no greater purpose then creating old into new to keep the old alive

[@sgtboz9730]

This was the video I needed to see....

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sgt, Mike

[@wynndaddy5237]

Great video....what I needed to see to get my fix it up job started...Thanks!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Wynndaddy, I am sure it will come out good , thanks , mike

[@benjamindavis6148]

I like how you said don't buy any fancy pools that's how I roll I know so many guys that buy expensive tools that they never even use as I'm sitting there using my fingers

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rick, very true, mike

[@ThePhillyRover]

Thank you for your videos I found them informative. I have a repair job that I feel comfortable attacking because you provided great information.

[@DAS-Videos]

I got the acid cleaner and used it. That did the trick. The cement color is lighter than the old seams, that throws off the look. When I made the mix I added powdered color but I guess I did not add enough. When my dad built the house I remember him saying that they used stuff called lamp black to make the cement darker. I don't think they make lamp black anymore. By the way, the 2 sand to 1 portland ratio is terrific, it makes a very strong final product.

[@sionyevans]

Thanks uncle Mike... missed your voice...hope your band are still groovin

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Sion, yep in the summers we play, still having fun, thanks, Mike

[@toleaclaudiu]

Thank you good Sir,

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@oreokookie1000]

nice...but I'll share a secret- If I want to blend in the new mortar , I add about a pint of acrylic paint into the mortar mix.....usually a greyish brown color. The acrylic paint actually promotes adhesion, especially if you are topping off a wall with flatstone caps. not alot- too much will weaken the mix. I add about a pint to a 2 x 2 foot trowel pan that got mortar in it about 4 inches high.....been doing this for years.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks for the tip John, I bet it works good, thanks for passing it along, , mike

[@rodimus371]

thanks mike work it worked great

[@MikeHaduck]

rodimus371 I am glad it helped, thanks, mike

[@DAS-Videos]

Nice. I finished my brick steps, I think it came out good, it's probably not the straightest job in the world but I am happy with it. I used my fingers mostly, to push the cement into the joints. The only thing is, I got a lot of cement stain on the top of the bricks, and I tried wire brushing it off but no luck. They look fine when wet, but they dry and there is the cement stain. But that's ok. You mason's get all the respect in the world from me, it is hard to do.

[@meekerh]

Good job. Probably saved myself quite a bit of $$ as we were going to hire someone to do what looks like a project I can do myself.

[@MikeHaduck]

Great, I hope it works out, thanks mike

[@chuckezell7614]

Thanks for the pointers I am researching how to redo my field stone chimney. looks too easy which usually doesnt turn out too well for me. lol Thanks for sharing real life experience.

[@MikeHaduck]

+Chuck Ezell I appreciate it. mike

[@unclefester9113]

I guess my biggest concern - is define loose. I'm working on a wall at a church in Boston. I want to take out the loose material and repair it in sections. I don't want to get carried away taking out the broken material and compromising the surrounding stones? He makes it look so easy. What about the "premixed" cement powder in bags ? Are they OK ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Archie, I have a whole series in foundation repair and another on stone foundation repair also, in each I showed what I used and why, that shoul clear up some of your questions, thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Good advice depending on the job. thanks mike

[@bemos20]

true that mike everyone does things differently american techniques seem a lot different to what we do in England not wrong i suppose just different. I let my pointing go off a bit then trowel it off with a small pointing trowel then brush it with a softish brush get a good finish and no smear.

[@alyssareal4206]

My husband is looking into repointing the stone foundation on our house. We have a layer of waterproofing paint and cement on several areas of the foundation. We are wondering the best way of removing this. Sandblasting? Or just repainting it? I've read that you shouldn't paint stone. The last owner tried power washing the foundation and just made things look bad.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Alyasa, I have a series or playlist called foundation repair, in there I am sure you will something to match, thanks Mike

[@drsawyer5085]

Thank you very much for your video. Short, to the point & very helpful. No worries on the others that are convinced there is only one right way to do things (my brother is closed minded like that too so I know the type). I've seen the dirt technique results and it works. It's a great fix for that short rock wall. They are welcome not to use it, but I will (it's not like your trying to repair the Great Wall of China, LOL).

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dawn, I appreciate it, mike

[@MikeHaduck]

No problems, there are many many different ways I have seen around the states and countries that all work. No such thing as the right or wrong way in masonry as long as you get the desired result.... thanks for the comment mike

[@urbanoasisgregg]

That is not true. You might get what looks like the desired result, until you go through a few winters and the wall caves in due to wrong cement mix.

[@bigadventur]

tks ! repointing part of a wall ...I'm trying to match Old mortar dark brown .....can I paint the old mortar as well to match all ? took a wall down and in behind was beautiful granite but needs touching up.....

[@MikeHaduck]

I did that on a brick repair "re-laying brick and matching cement joints (Mike Haduck),,, I think they video will help you, thanks mike

[@wendydole3389]

Thanks for the video have to repair a 50+ year stone wall that is in a lake. Spends 6 months with water lapping it in New England. Any additional advice? Is there a special cement for this purpose? Thanks again you made this seem very straight forward.

[@MikeHaduck]

+Wendy Dole I can't say for sure unless I seen it but I would probably be using same thing 1 Portland 2 sand and practice on a sample with the dirt to see if you need dry or wet dirt. my opinion , I hope it helps thanks mike

[@MikeHaduck]

+Wendy Dole also check out my video "Using cement colors & dyes Mike Haduck" It might give you some more ideas, thanks mike

[@oreokookie1000]

Are you in ct. or massachusetts? I will come out and build a trench around the wall ( a coffer damn) Then fill with a highway cement mix.....This is how they did the cement piers where I- 95 goes over the housatonic in milford , connecticut......then address the upper parts- you need a solid foundation that is going to keep out that Lake water!!!

[@jessychurchwell2613]

Good video mike

[@MikeHaduck]

I hope it helped, thanks mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Howdy hyperfocus ----In the masonry "real" world the people say what they want and how much they want to spend. Of course to do it right you got to go deep and rip the whole thing down. but they just wanted a fast patch. thanks for the comment. mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks hope it helps. mike

[@MikeHaduck]

check out my video "what cement should I use" Mike Haduck. It explains my way of thinking.. thanks for the comment. God bless. Mike

[@charliegalanti8765]

You are funny Mike !! Hope you are well!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Charlie, It is good to laugh, thanks mike

[@rogerscottcathey]

Was the water you were using a little rusty? Looked orange.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi pockets, could be the camera, I don’t know thanks mike

[@MikeHaduck]

You can go to lowes or home depot and get a brick cleaner, got to read the directions carefully, and everthing matters. If i clean it with a hose and wire brush the next day it is usually good. my way of course, everybody does it different, thanks and good luck mike

[@MikeHaduck]

check out my video - "what cement should I use" Mike Haduck, and this will explain why I use the cement that I do. good luck. mike

[@jorgegarlnd7596]

good video bud :)

[@davidhunter3001]

Cement should not be used on a stone wall, it's too hard, will crack again in no time and also destroys stone, you should be raking out all that old cement and re-point in lime instead.

[@MikeHaduck]

David Hunter nice thought, but lime don't hold up in mountains of North east Pennsylvania. thanks mike

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

+Mike Haduck I live in S.W France where winter temps can drop to minus 18 - and all the houses are jointed with lime mixed with about 3-4 parts sand. Cement is harder than the stone and totally inflexible - when temps change it cracks the stone. Plus lime looks much nicer than grey cement.

[@MikeHaduck]

+G.C. Morrocco I appreciate you input, but your not living in the hills of Pennsylvania, lime does not hold up here. I am sure you are right about using lime in France. God bless. thanks mike

[@danc3831]

Dave...stick to accounting.

[@woofdog4219]

Your dead on , cement will also cause the stone to crack , Portland doesn't breath . I use lime all the time and holds up great down here in Brandywine Valley of Pennsylvania same recipe of William Maddox .

[@patriciau6277]

Mike you make it look too easy

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Patricia, Mike

[@hyperfocus2011]

But don't you need to get further in so the wall doesn't just crack again?

[@benjamindavis6148]

😎👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rick, mike

[@MikeHaduck]

check out my video " how I parge or fix up a foundation, Mike Haduck" there is some tricks to making cement stick, but on ouside stone walls I would prefer to keep it natural if you could. hope it helped. mike

[@davidmoore7361]

2-1 mix far too strong & and pointing it as a waste of time & money, you need a retaining wall behind it to take the load or it’s going to crack again, with a strong mix it may split the stones next time 😬

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi David, check out my video “ Retaining walls yes or no? Mike Haduck “ and let me know what you think, thanks mike

[@MikeHaduck]

check out my video "what cement should I use" and it will explain more of my experience with cement. God bless. mike

[@stevecarr3092]

Not sure if this is a good job me old flower !!2 to 1 ratio mix is far too strong and will crack and dry too quick ,3 to 1 is better or even lime mortar using NHL3,5 would be more gentle on the stone s ,No offence mate

[@charliegalanti8765]

Hey Mike, do you still get all your sponges from the seat of your cousins car???Lol, Charlie

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Charlie, yep, and he still can not figure it out, thanks mike

[@MikeHaduck]

check out my video "what cement should I use, Mike Haduck" thanks. mike

[@michaeljamesdesign]

I agree, way way way too strong. Even a 3 sand to 1 cement mix is too strong for repointing. Unless, of course, you're repointing granite. I'd go so far as 9 parts sand, 1 cement, 1 hydrated lime. Then I'd let it set a bit before brushing it down. Never would I add dirt to cement.

[@danc3831]

9-1 is woefully too weak and will break down after the first freeze thaw.

[@novokarpati]

seriously...where's the lime..?? Have you forgotten, lime 'makes' a mortar sticky/fat..?? AND, it modified that damn grey portland.

[@jamesmoore3519]

Seriously Your a mason Must have a different meaning in England I actually l couldn't stop laughing when you threw soil at it. Unless the wall has been underground It is not a natural a natural look for joints to be full of soil

[@MikeHaduck]

+James Moore I am just passing along what I learned from the old masters, thanks miek

[@clacicle]

I think you’re missing the point of using soil. This is an old wall and he’s trying to blend the new parts with the old parts as best as possible. The old wall is dirty, had stains, perhaps some moss growing on it. The dirt helps to cover up the parts that look new so it’s not as obvious.

[@bemos20]

mike please dont take offence but i have to say i dont agree with some of techniques you use.

[@markm8995]

No cement, the walls will fall apart in the north east……

[@MikeHaduck]

hi Mark, Our family’s been in business over 70 years, and we never had a problem, thanks for the comment, Mike

[@daveburns8203]

Shouldn’t be using cement on old stonework.....lime mortar only t

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Dave, I been doing this over 50 years and if I did it any other way I be back fixing it pronto, thanks mike

[@daveburns8203]

Mike Haduck Masonry 50 years or not.....an old stone wall will be damaged via the use of cement mortar........that’s an obvious One

[@MikeHaduck]

No worries Dave, with respect, when I do a job I have to reasonably guarantee it, so I show what I use and and if you think different that's ok with me, thanks Mike

[@daveburns8203]

Mike Haduck Masonry its not about thinking it’s fact that cement is too bad for old stone. And will damage the stone

[@polemistisarcturus9845]

I think I'll trust the guy who's been doing this for 50yrs... Wish there were more guys demonstrating tried and true methodology like this fella.

[@robtatum5277]

Cement ????? Sorry its lime on stone

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Rob, if I use just lime I be back fixing it in s couple years, it don't hold up in our weather, thanks mike

[@captainchaos12000]

Way too strong should be at least 5 part sand 1 part cement 1 part lime!!

[@daveburns8203]

Why add hydrated lime to cement that does nothing.......needs to be lime mortar

[@robtatum5277]

Lime mortar yes cement no

[@jethrowjj]

Clean your wheelbarrow!

[@MikeHaduck]

hi Jethrojj, I found out the bank is on its way to repossess it, I couldn’t finish making the payments, and I feel bad about it, but it’s their problem now, lol ,thanks Mike

[@jethrowjj]

You work with me that barrow would have to be clean our i would fire you

[@jethrowjj]

Just messing with you. Good stuff

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike

[@jethrowjj]

Can I ask why you don’t use type S instead of Portland when I repoint old stone retaining walls I use 3 bags sand 1 part type S two‬ shovels worth Portland

[@GhostofCTC]

2:1 much too hard

[@MikeHaduck]

depends on what part of the country you live, I appreciate it, thanks mike

[@steboyle5012]

COWBOY

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks ste, mike

[@streetabix]

dont use your hands

[@MikeHaduck]

sometimes it is easier, thanks mike