SKIRTING INSTALLATION ON CONCRETE (Mike Haduck)

I had to pour a concrete base to keep animals and critters out from getting under a mobile home, double wide, I poured a concrete footer/base and put the skirting on top. All my videos are my ways and ideas, I always suggest that anyone doing anytype of work to consult professional help.
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[@ottochristensen4841]

It's great to see Mike Haduk solve a big problem in a simple and straightforward way. Another good job.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Otto, Mike

[@ryanstankewich4331]

My 2 year old sat on my lap and watched your video the whole time without saying a word. You are a gift from God, Mike. It's great to have you back.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ryan, they are kind words, I am just passing along with others showed me, thanks mike

[@peterbrault6880]

Where have you been MIKE? Enjoying Retirement Huh. WE MISS YOUR VIDEOS.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Peter, I have many left from PA and making some in Florida, thanks Mike

[@clacicle]

Any day when there’s a Mike Haduck video is a good day. Quote of the day, “Don’t listen to those dry pour people.”

[@tedmorella9773]

Wow sure miss you Mike! Good to see your back always watching for new videos every day. No matter how bid or small the job you amaze us all. God Bless you.

[@patrickcooley6849]

Florida looks good on you Mike. Good to see you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Patrick, Mike

[@terrytraina6080]

Thank you for all the videos!!! You have taught me a lot and mostly motivated me to attack my own concrete repairs at home .I mixed my first bag after watching a few videos and bam !!!no big deal!!! Thank you so much!!!from Guelph Ontario..

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Terry, Mike

[@davidr4500]

What a small world, I'm from Cambridge Ontario....just next door to Guelph 😊

[@ATOMIKAGE]

Nice to see your videos again, Mike. You taught me so much about doing my own concrete repairs…thank you. Also, belated condolences on your dad’s passing in 2022. I just found out after reading his obituary on the web. He was a great man and will be dearly missed. Talk soon, Mike. Be well…Phil C.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Phil, Mike

[@paulcalder2792]

Great job Mike. The true mark of a professional, you make it look so easy. Enjoy your time in Florida.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@Richard-qs8dn]

There's no doubt. The value of the house increased after your visit. The customer had to be satisfied. What an performance Mike 👍 //Richard

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks again, Mike

[@timothytoolman927]

Watchout out for those venomous snakes in those crawl spaces, Mike. Almost as bad as in PA. Lol !!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Tim, It's one of those fears for sure. Thanks Mike

[@truepatriot8751]

Your video's give me the confidence to do my own projects. Thank you sir.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@johnfuller8147]

Nice to see your videos again, Mike. I can watch you all day everyday. I learn so much from you being so relaxed and calm demeaner. The content has taught me so many great ideas I can use in my own home ,....If I ever have questions , I just go back and watch again...Glad You Made The Choice To Be In A State That Doesn't Make Your Bones Creak...G O D Bless!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, God bless, Mike

[@scotthorning1180]

So glad I found your channel Mike. Great video. Thank you.

[@Trekz86]

Tofay was a good day because of this upload. I got so excited when i saw a new video from you mike. Love your work

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Trek, Mike

[@ltmonson]

Big fan here from MN, I'm a GC and until binge watching your channel I've since taken on basement window replacements, foundation repairs, etc. I enjoy it and appreciate the education. Like you say, "it's not a big deal".

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Itmonson,,I appreciate it, Mike

[@dangates3022]

great to seeeee you again mike glad your keeping busy!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dan, Mike

[@lou704]

Good to see you again Mike. Thanks for making the video for us. Take care sir.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lou, Mike

[@pls1911]

Glad you're back... Sorry to hear about your Dad> I'm sure your friends an neighbors miss your efforts up north, but new friend s and neighbors will come easily. River runs on, Old times are gone New things come in... What's been, has been Cheers and best wished from Texas

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks pls, I got videos left from PA and been working on some from Florida, it's warmer down here, good hearing from Texas, Mike

[@lytlspeeze]

Mike, I am from Lancaster, PA. I just want to let you know you that your videos are extremely helpful and I hope you know how grateful people are that you take the time to do them.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks I appreciate it, Mike

[@thomasheller1526]

Loved watching this job! Your common sense solution is mind blowing to me!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thomas, Mike

[@NEDERLAM]

Nice video Mike. We just got back from Indian Harbor Beach, weather was great for the two weeks we were there. Back up north now and waiting for spring. I think about you each time I tell my wife “No big deal” 😊.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Nederlam,,Mike

[@Sendinglovetotheworld]

I hope you go walk along the beach for me! Glad to hear from you again.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tami, I will, Mike

[@guillermojacques6671]

Simple fix you made look good Mike. There's a whole bunch of different challenges in Florida than western Pennsylvania. But still looks a lot better than it did.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks guill, Mike

[@AStanton1966]

Living in the Northeast, I always freak out when I see water pipes exposed to the elements. Nice job; once again you make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, AStanton, I appreciate it, Mike

[@markm8995]

Thanks for the Re=bar info.....Used your concrete tips to keep field stone supports in place, works the ball's!.....please keep doing your videos.....start a fan club Mike, I'll sign up.....Mac in Boston.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mac, I appreciate it, Mike

[@ricleroc]

Really enjoyed this content. Made a pretty tricky task look do-able for us diy-ers. Finished result looks great.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks ricler,, Mike

[@barryhallett1746]

Good solution Mike ,seal it up for some low maintenance living 👌. Hopefully the critters don't get into the exposed ducting coming off of the unit. Happy trails from Niagara Canada

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Barry, Mike

[@julietphillips1991]

Oh Mike, we (I) missed you! You always say your videos are your ways and ideas, well we (I) like them all!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks juliet, Mike

[@Bob.Jenkins]

Always a great watch and learning experience, Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bob, Mike

[@T.E.P..]

Thanks for another video! It's been a huge delight and educational experience being subbed to your channel. I spent a decade in tampa st pete areas

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks TEP, Mike

[@suep4530]

nice. I had to put up all new skirting not long ago. Weedwhackers can play heck on it.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sue, I hear you, hope your doing fine, Mike

[@MrSomethingElse]

Hey Mike, this is super satisfying, my Dad and my little bro are both builders, in fact my bro is now a building inspector. Me? I'm a stoner musician but I love watching a master ply his trade and you, Sir, are a master.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks for the kind words, Mike

[@kathleendinicola9065]

Welcome back. I enjoy your channel. Jerry D. Massachusetts

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kathleen, Mike

[@FunwithBooboo]

We built our house out of concrete (ICF), of course, a few years ago. We are long-time subscribers, and our motto was "no big deal" 😂

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anna, I appreciate it, Mike

[@texsradio3628]

Continue to stay well mike,just wish you would post more but I understand buddy.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks texs,, Mike

[@raymondhirst3315]

Great job as always Mike. Thank you for taking the time to share. I always learn something new from videos like this.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Raymond, Mike

[@packleader1215]

I miss you and your videos, Mike. Ever since I fixed a foundation crack, I've been searching the tube, found your straight forward channel. I binge watched your videos. 😊😊

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks packleader,, Mike

[@pellechi1]

Awesome instructional video Mike …

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Pell, Mike

[@jacobhillanbrand7988]

Great work Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks jacob,, Mike

[@Chavez3d]

you made mention of pea gravel underneath of the footer... "think like a railroad" could you elaborate on that I live where our frostline is 36" and I have been thinking about pouring a small slap say 3'x5' for an fuel oil barrel to go on... not sure the the steps to preven frost heave and what you mentioned here got me to thinking... Thanks for sharing your knowledge through these videos they have been very helpful to me!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi chave, it sometimes called a floating slab, lay the gravel down like a patio or a shed, then whatever goes on top, the railroad lays gravel down and purlt the tracks on top, it avoids water problems and frost heaving, same idea, of course every situation is different, thanks Mike

[@veela420]

Liked the extra part and the shortcut 😊

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Veela, Mike

[@jeremydesmond6622]

Great ,thorough video!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jeremy, Mike

[@chicblair]

always a pleasure to see the notification for another instalment from you Mike. very informative as ever. Thank you sir 👍🏻

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks chic,,Mike

[@genemyersmyers6710]

God bless ,Mike always like the scripture towards the end.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gene, God bless,Mike

[@anthonygiardino4245]

Mike! I like the Portland with dirt trick! Good to see you! Enjoy Florida, warm up here in the northeast this winter!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anthony, Mike

[@jim7smith]

Excellently done.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, Mike

[@tomdale1313]

your best work, love how you had a large project and broke it down, thxs for sharing...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom, Mike

[@krowraven7]

great video mike as always

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@rom14141]

The portland fortified sand is a wonderful idea. Thank you for the idea.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks rom, Mike

[@cw5657]

@@MikeHaduck give us an update on that ground cover in a few months.

[@MikeHaduck]

That video is about 3 months ago so no problem it hasn't moved, but don't forget it's florida, thanks Mike

[@shane14424]

Thanks for the videos mike! Really appreciate all of the knowledge you share.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Shane, Mike

[@troyweatherford9874]

Made my day seeing a new video!thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Troy, Mike

[@paulsautocm]

Looking good Mike, enjoy the easy life.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@toddavis8603]

You make masonry look like "no big deal----!" Florida the Red State☆♥︎☆

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Todd, Mike

[@samfeldman1508]

Looks like the sunshine state is treating you well. Mazeltov.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mazeltov, it is,Mike

[@roccoconte2960]

Good video have a great time in Florida.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rocco, I enjoy florida, Mike

[@MrBmxbrawler]

Love ya Mike. Keep em comin

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mr, Bmx,, Mike

[@julians5277]

Good to see you Mike, been a while I always enjoy your videos

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Julian, Mike

[@SpringRubber]

Your mag trowel didn't really think it would be retired in FLA, right? Glad to see it back in work -- LOL Nice job improving that skirting.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@juligrlee556]

Always good tips thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Juli,, Mike

[@juligrlee556]

@@MikeHaduck I'm going to go around my house this summer with pea gravel and a close to the house a drain away platform, likely with Portland and other masonry stoneware products.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Juli, I always make sure the land is pitched away from the house and the rain gutters are piped away, and unless I am doing something like skirting I don't use gravel as it works like a drain also, so you got to be carefully watch what you are trying to achieve, water can be a big problem, thanks Mike

[@juligrlee556]

@@MikeHaduck You are so right. My house was in a swamp near the terminal moraine of the Lake Michigan Glacier. It's almost all built on clay and used to flood regularly before the city put in new storm drains. My house is old, built in the 20's, gosh that's a hundred years ago. There is a shallow ditch on the South side of my property, about 3 feet from the house. I've seen water up to my house in the past. The city has not maintained the storm drains around here. The slope away from the house is minimal. The city built up the road about 3 feet above flood plain on my house. I've seen the only storm drain for a hundred yards up and down the street, located in my front yard, be flooded a couple of feet above the drain. It's a real disaster waiting to happen. I bought flood insurance. Mu furnace was build inside my garage on top of a 3 foot above garage floor concrete pillar to avoid flooding of the furnace. There is also a 1 foot pillar on which my clothes dryer sits. I've survived here for 35 years now but each spring the water table comes right to the sloshy surface of the ground around here. It's subsided now. I'm able to cut grass now but it sure was high water for months from first melt. I live 40 miles from downtown Chicago in the Indiana area directly south of Lake Michigan. I probably should tear this place down and move to higher ground but... There is really no options for slope other than building a drain system all around the property to the city storm sewers, Verboten. I had hoped that large sized gravel might speed up the draining from around the house itself. My property is 412 feet in depth. I've thought about digging a 20 foot retention pond in the back but I get no cooperation from the city engineer. Thanks for your suggestions and thoughts. It's not the best of properties. Let me know if there are any good properties where you are in Florida where I can bring my gold and silver bars. Just joking. Love your music. Julie

[@billfeerrar3029]

you the best Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bill, Mike

[@johnboughton7451]

In the United Kingdom we call them Chalet Homes or Park Homes or Mobile Homes and a lot of installers of these residential park homes install them using the same plastic skirting & in the winter the cold air blows through underneath them and their freezing cold We were very fortunate as the Park Home we lived in was installed & the installers used House Bricks and built a Brick Valance it was warmer and kept the critters out!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks John, here in Florida it's all about the ventilation, it's summer almost all year, thanks Mike

[@jimcramer9656]

The neighbors will be wanting you to do this for them! Are you going to have to replace any of the ac ducting?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jim, no just taped it up and it was all checked out and now working fine, thanks Mike

[@austinmoehring6110]

Great job. Really l 17:56 ooks clean. You hear OSHA is really cracking down on protecting workers against exposure to respirable crystalline silica? I bet you've seen the industry come a long way huh? Take care Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Austin, Mike

[@74stevedc]

Hi Mike, Great to see your video in my feeds didn't get a notification though.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Steve, Mike

[@Brian-Burke]

Hi Mike. Like you I moved to warmer weather. I'm in South Carolina. Why are there now basements in the south? I understand the soil is sandy but is it literally impossible to construct one? I always liked that in my house up north because being underground the room temps were helped by the ground. Like geothermal almost.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Brian, I hear you, thanks Mike

[@fernandoprieto2865]

Hey Mike. While you’re in Florida, can you make a video on installing Breeze Blocks?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Fernando, I haven't done a job like that in years, before youtube started, mostly retired but if I see anyone doing it I will film it , thanks, Mike

[@nultari1]

Mike would you be interested in doing a driveway addition for a corner lot in Naples Florida? Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, thanks for asking but I am not in business anymore, thanks Mike

[@amishbuilt]

Thx Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@jarniotes]

Nice lake front property, only you could shown the different footing ideas to complete the job

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks jarn, I will in time, Mike

[@clintprice2123]

Nice job Mike! So do you have any long, four legged critters in the water there? I remember riding bikes with my kids in west palm beach and my daughter said look at the log in the road, I said that’s not a log and stop until it goes back into the water. I enjoy Florida but always keep my eyes open.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Clint, very true, lol, Mike

[@davemcdonald5004]

awesome place

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dave, Mike

[@pls1911]

How far south did you get? Florida seems like it far way from everything, somewhat the same as Seattle. (HAH!! my kids are in Ketchikan Alaska and Amsterdam!)

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, it's warm down here, I am sitting on my porch in shorts and sandals, Mike

[@user-rw7xd7qy3j]

Is the Portland dirt mixture better to use than something like class 2 base? The stuff they use under footers and slabs. Or is what you did more of a slurry?

[@MikeHaduck]

I can't say, it works for me

[@ranger178]

hey, can't stop working even retired in Florida hey mike LOL. I would hate having a house like that on ground crawling under it to get to pipes and air ducts. always had basements. they make that plastic door edge protector for cars that would look nice around the air duct opening instead of the duct tape. or have a section of metal duct to prevent it from being chewed by critters with some nice rubber insulation glued onto it. how is that dirt mixed with Portland will weeds grow in that? i want a little strip next to foundation to divert water away and keep weeds and grass from growing along house. I was considering a small cement strip sloped away from house. would that hold up in Pennsylvania or would it break with freeze thaw cycles?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi , In Florida most of the state is all sand no matter where you dig, I don't think it would hold up well in Pa , but worth a try. Thanks Mike

[@obeliskavox2399]

Hey Mike, I was wondering if there is a way to reach out with some questions. Thinking on starting a small business providing a particular service involving mortar, and would like some advice on best practices and what would be the best approach, or if its even possible. All the best

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I can't give advice over the internet or phone, I have a video out called "should I start my own business", that's my opinion from experience, I hope it helps, thanks Mike

[@exeterline1930]

Did the critters leave from under the house when you started working?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Exeter, I am glad they never came back, Mike

[@Traderjoe]

One of the things about Florida I am not crazy about is the critters and roaches and alligators, big turtles and snakes. And the humidity. I guess it’s not for me, but I get it. This looks like a good solution and it makes sense. It’s good to keep active and always moving. A slow moving river clogs up, but a fast moving river has clear water. Think of your blood vessels as rivers and a slow moving river is an inactive person, but an active person is like a fast moving river.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joe, that's a good way of saying it, thanks Mike

[@adamnorthville5636]

Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Adam, Mike

[@oldmango8606]

Retirement, BULL. Time to start printing new business cards. Welcome to the sunshine state.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks old man. No cards, but will keep up with some videos if I can, thanks Mike

[@1sttigertiger426]

This was the first time you did not add Portland to a spec mix. I suppose Florida doesn't need it.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, your right, Florida is a whole different ball game, thanks Mike

[@user-rw7xd7qy3j]

OR they could just get some outdoor cats and they'll never see a critter again. 😂

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@bobfredericks6545]

Great job. Where in FL?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Bob, okeechobee area, Mike

[@bobfredericks6545]

@@MikeHaduck we are in Cape Coral. Former PA coal region native.

[@mylesfalconer9183]

Legend

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks miles, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

How do you afford insurance there, Mikey? You must be somewhere in the middle, smart. Watch out for anacondas, I saw that movie. It did not end up well for the protagonists. Thanks for the video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gypsy, not too many people keep insurance down here, Mike

[@BubuH-cq6km]

Yee Haw Red White and Welfare

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bub,, Mike

[@DsBTH]

I like Florida Mike better then Pennsylvania Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Me too, lol, Mike

[@dirkg7062]

Put the pavers on that dirt/portland mix. You'll thank me later

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks dirk, Mike

[@bjkjoseph]

How could they just throw the AC ducting right on the ground like that and sleep at night, and I bet you they charged an arm and a leg

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi bjk. It seems that's what they do down here, thanks Mike

[@jjf2784]

Fantastic!! I guess this was no big deal!!! Let's go Brandon!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank jjf, I agree, Mike

[@tweetybird7668]

Mike that’s a lot of work for a retired guy, gets some young kids to help you. Be careful.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks tweetybird, Mike

[@suefala4542]

'Promo SM' 😒

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Sue, I am not really looking for work, retired, thanks Mike

[@luis1930pericles]

buen trabajo mike,,

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Luis. Mike