STONE PATIO INSTALLATION (Part 2) Mike Haduck shows patch -up etc.

Mike Haduck shows his style of re-pointing or Grouting, and replacing flagstone patios. All my videos are my ways and ideas. I always suggest that anyone doing any work to consult outside professional help.

[@h.b2029]

Excellent. Very helpful. Thanks. God bless.

[@MikeHaduck]

God bless, Mike

[@midnightblue456]

am a home owner, who loves to do it myself. THANKS!!! Did I mention, thanks for you video. love it.

[@FarmerBenny]

very inspirational.. your videos make me want to go buy some new tools and get to work.

[@mackpucci]

Hey Mike it's me again. Had to tell you Maryanne Ryzner always has the Hometown Boyz at her mother's bar. She and I have been friends for over 35 years. I left PA 25 yrs ago and now you taught me how to fix my foundation. Small world!

[@MikeHaduck]

Howdy Janet, yes it is a small world, happened more than a few times already, just missed us a couple weeks ago, we play Halloween and st Patrick's day every year. see ya next year I hope, thanks mike

[@Kimberly9032]

I am a mason in colorado and do a bunch of patios. After laying the flag its a whole lot easyer to pack all the joints with dry mortar keeps it clean and looks great. Demo saws are also tool to have. thanks mike

[@MikeHaduck]

pennsylvania winters are harsh and the freezing and thawing causes much damage if not done this way, I am sure the mexican way is good for mexico. and I have seen the most beautiful work done in mexico. God bless. mike

[@jonathanschearer7778]

Hi Mike, just finished a 120 sf natural flagstone patio. It came out great and no chance I would have even attempted without your videos. One problem I had that “was no big deal” but would be interested in seeing how you do it is how you estimate the quantity of stone needed for a project. I ended up going back to the stone yard 4 times because I kept underestimating quantities and didn’t account for trimming stones. I had a similar problem estimating the sand. Thanks Mike!! No chance I could have afforded this patio to be installed professionally and I had a blast doing the job.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jonathan, that’s a good question, To tell the truth I got those jobs written down somewhere and if I have to do another one I know what to do, but like anything I could look and guess closely, if that makes sense, thanks mike

[@jonathanschearer7778]

Mike Haduck Masonry That makes sense, I have a better idea for the next project. Just read my post and I meant to say could not afford to have it done professionally. My thick thumbs always make mistakes on these phones. Thanks for your videos!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks for the offer, I have done a lot of work In NJ. I am a little busy but If I slow down I will sure give you a call. Maybe I could make a video and put it on youtube, glad you like the videos, remember every mason has their own style. thanks mike.

[@mbartslife]

Thanks for sharing Mike! love your vids ))

[@tochbomb1]

Nice job, I like your videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

@Husqvarnapro12 I personally am a fan of gravel. expecially because of the pennyslvania winters. other parts of the country are different. It is always good to ask your local professionals what they use in your area. thanks Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

yep it is for sure, In Pa the winters will kill a job where you don,t put the joints in as same time as the stone, and in a could years the joints would be falling out.So in our area it is the standard way of doing it at the same time. leaned from the old guys. other states or countries is a different story. thanks for the comment. mike

[@jorgedanielmolina4780]

Hola Mike exelente trabajo por fabor usar proteccion auditiva y respiratoria por seguridad saludos desde Argentina

[@tomcrean4980]

Real purdee mike great job as per.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom, mike

[@yermi63]

Hi Mike how are you? hopefully things will get better sooner rather than later. I wish you all the best, thats for sure, as I mentioned here in Melbourne Australia. we are doing well but ofcourse you need to be good at it and have the right contacts. but I couldn't agree more with you mate. all the best and take care mate. ps. so that you know prices here vary from &80 AD a meter up to &140 per meter. plus &40 per meter if they need to be sealed. two coats. so there you go. regards Jeremy

[@MikeHaduck]

I really don't use sealers. and I found a sealer could trap the water in as much as it could keep it out. and or course everyone of my mason friends have a different opinion,,,,,with straight Portland and sand (2 sand to one portand) I personally have never had a problem with my work. thanks mike

[@MSmith0411]

Very informative video. When finished, do you seal the patio, and with what product and procedure do you use. Thanks for your reply.

[@MikeHaduck]

If I get a little slow I will send you a message, if thats ok. if you were close I would stop by and look for sure. thanks mike

[@Husqvarnapro12]

@TheMrBanjocat Thanks Mike I too live in PA and want to get into masonry. your vids are a big help!

[@MikeHaduck]

@Husqvarnapro12 thanks, In all labor there is profit, but masonry work is like farm work it is seasonal, I always had a back-up profession to make things meet. hope you do well, good luck mike

[@FireplacesRock]

Rock On Mike!

[@elpayin6685]

Hi Mike I really enjoy watching your videos ...i got one question for you Im currently working on my patio (Flagston on top of concrete)..what would u recomed for the grouting..sand or cement ? Tnks ....

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi El Payin, In my area I never had a problem with portland and sand, I would do some small testing wait a few days and see what you think, I hope it helps, thanks mike

[@elpayin6685]

Mike Haduck Masonry Will do ... And how abouth Masonary mix with sand ?

[@MikeHaduck]

@yermi63 Hi Jeremy. in PA it cost about 12 to 16 dollars a square foot. (diffrenet measurements than australia) but it is more or less depending on the job. A good union mason makes between 200 to 300 pr day. If I bid a job I usually figure it out a couple diffrent ways. the trade has changed over the years. I use to build 3 or 4 stone fireplaces a year but haven.t built one in 8 years now. regards Mike

[@redlinetrain8569]

Hey mike, I’m over in Lansdale P.A and am doing some stonework (patio and retaining wall) was wondering if you could take a look and tell me what you think? Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Aidan, thanks for asking, but I am overwhelmed with things now, but I appreciate it, mike

[@MikeHaduck]

hope it helps, thanks for the comment, Mike

[@Speedie1216]

Hi Mike! I like your work! We have a beautiful flagstone walkway which was badly damaged. The walkway is however beautiful and there are many flagstones that can be salvaged (around 80%). The difficulty is finding a mason skilled enough to break up the walk while salvaging the stone and then just redoing what was already there. You would have to add some new flagstones. Where is your business located? We are in northern NJ. Maybe you could stop by and take a look at what we would have to do?

[@saltyolbroad2962]

He won't! 😢 I already tried!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hope it helps. thanks for the comment. Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

@FarmerBenny . Thanks, I grew up in the business and want to pass it on.

[@MikeHaduck]

@Kimberly9032 Thanks for the reply. I know everybody got their own style expecially when in a diffrent state. and I always try to say my way is not the only way. I would bet your work is first class. thanks Mike

[@yermi63]

the grinder sounds a bit sick. nice job mate.

[@nbtocci]

Mike, really like the way your walk and patios look. I live very close to you, down the road in ny here. How thick is the gravel base, and how thick is the cement pad you make?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Nick, everything depends on the situation and where and when and every mason says different, I usually use a gravel base at least 4 inches and 4 to 5 inches of concrete, but again, everything depends, thanks, mike

[@MikeHaduck]

@jdsus I do have wet saws and use them depending on what job I do. but these videos only show how I (myself) am doing masonry and I am not promoting how to use tools. especially when it concerns health safety and welfare issues, always check any kind of masonry work or saftey things out with your local professionals... thanks for asking mike

[@MikeHaduck]

@yermi63 Hi Jeremy, things in Pennsylvania are day to day. not much like it use to be. seasonaly trades are a hard thing to make a living at. and now they are regulating everthing. Its almost like are a criminal if you are in business,you can work in this town but not that city,,,getting worse then before we declared independance. but I have steady customers that keep me busy. "A Good name is better than precious ointment" is a biblical proverb I try to live by, regards Mike

[@Husqvarnapro12]

do you lay gravel underneath all of this?

[@MikeHaduck]

@yermi6 funny thing you say that cause the grinder gave up the ghost (died) shortly after that. Mike

[@ytb63]

Hi Mike ! I've done two patio over gravel with non-calibrated limestones. Joints we're filled with polymeric sand. Although the results are real good, I would like to build my next one with calibrated stones (I would like to have a more decent level accross the whole patio) and cement. I have two questions : 1- is it ok to have a gravel or sand base and lay the stones with cement like you did on that video ? 2- it seems like it's difficult to find calibrated limestones in my area (Eastern Townships in Quebec, Canada, 1 hour drive north of Vermont). Any links / address I could investigate to find out where to get those ? I know a transport company here that goes regularly to Pennsylvania and come back with limestones (non-calibratred), so maybe I could have a special order... Thanks for your videos. You are a real mentor for me ! I would have never done those projects without what I've learned with your channel.

[@ytb63]

I realized I should have posted that comment/questions with you part 3 of 4 video !

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Yves, it is a hard call whatever you do, I can only show what I did in that situation, so If I say to do it any other way I would be just guessing, I know you will pick the right method I hope it helps, thanks mike

[@gov2260]

Love the video, would this work in an area with a freeze thaw cycle? Do you use an outdoor sealer?

[@gov2260]

Never mind, I just read your response to a comment on this subject half way down the page, Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Mason, I just put out part 3, which goes a little more into detail, but I see you got the idea, I appreciate it. thanks mike

[@harleyhogger1970]

would like to see the finished patio..i looked at part 3 in this series but its a "foyer" do u have any pics of the finished patio?

[@MikeHaduck]

howdy, no just what your seeing, But to continue on in the mountains of Pennsylvania. we put the joints in at the same time as the base. If not the winter will peel the joins up, and in a few years I would be getting a called back. at 60 years old and doing it sense I was 15, I can not guarantee my work any other way, I understand in other states and area it is a different story. God bless mike

[@joey_ricciardi117]

+Mike Haduck what was the paint brush for???after sponging is that the finish step?do you brush joints after?

[@MikeHaduck]

that was going over the joints that were already there so they all match, just a cover over. thanks mike

[@joey_ricciardi117]

+Mike Haduck oo ok i have to do something similar on Monday maybe I'll try the brush on the old joints.?thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

@tochbomb1 thanks I hope everybody gets something from them mike

[@elrorropedorro2320]

Understanding!!

[@jdsus]

Cutting with the anglegrinder sure makes a lot of dust and that can't be good for your lungs. Why not use a wet cutter? Cutting with water can get messy but at least your lungs will be spared. Its a health and safey issue.

[@yermi63]

@TheMrBanjocat Hi Mike yes it didn't sound healthy at all. I am also a stone mason here in Australia and I am use to grinders and the noise they make, hence why I made the comment, how are things in the Usa? much work? here we are doing well and very busy big demand for good tradies, anyway take care Mike. regards Jeremy

[@asmirabdic8775]

nice jab

[@MikeHaduck]

thank you, mike

[@MikeHaduck]

I ain't that ugly, am I? mike

[@davidmorales-ng7vc]

se ve que no tienen experiencia en flagstone aqui en rancho santa fe estan los mejores trabajos de piedra yestan echos por mexicanos

[@brendamunoz1865]

david morales santa fe new mexico

[@sixstrangtommy]

how about a stiff broom,,,your knees will thank you.

[@MikeHaduck]

whatever, mike

[@saltyolbroad2962]

Aw! You didn't show how to rebuild the wall!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Sally, I have a whole playlist called, " Retaining wall installation" thanks Mike

[@saltyolbroad2962]

@@MikeHaduck Thank you!

[@Speedie1216]

Hi Mike! Thanks for your quick reply. I appreciate it! How would you like me to give you my number?

[@4brens]

Use a mask!

[@elrorropedorro2320]

Not bad just a little messy

[@harleyhogger1970]

killing me watch you ruin a decent stone job with your grouting technique