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I use concrete for structural coat by itself then use concrete mixed with mortar for vertical applications about 4 parts concrete to 1 part mortar. On small repairs I use regular bagged mortar mixed with Rapid set mortar to increase the strength plus acrylic add-mix to help with durability and to reduce water penetrating protection. Have tons of free downloads on this stuff and more at davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. Hope this helps. :)

This project is over 22 years old not 10-and most projects that old show issue no matter who builds em. And my tune up fee was no where near "$10Ks"... So I think you're thinking of some other guy. I do hope you have an awesome day and that you feel better and become less grumpy. May life treat you well my friend! Cheers! :)

​​@@johnnynephrite6147 he said its 22 years old. Things don't last forever and some things cost more than others. As a pool owner w a rusting rockscape, I appreciate this video.

Bagged mortar mix and acrylic add-mix. Have more tips and tricks including free downloads at davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. :)

But of course! :)

Thanks so much Mr. T! :)

@@DaveHendersonFakeRockVideos Anytime My Friend

Yup! Gotta fill those cavities... :)

Good ole' Home Depot. But any high quality exterior latex house paint will work. :)

Not bad for a couple decades in the sun! :)

Thank you! More stuff, including free downloads and more at davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. Hope you have an awesome day! :)

Earthen tones... tan, cream, light brown, dark brown, orangish, dark green etc. More free tips n stuff at davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. :)

Thanks for the kind words Mr. Bigfoot! Ya, it's a cool trade with few who do it well. Thus lotsa opportunity out there! Have free content and more at davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. And my full story of how I started my faux rock business and background in my little eBook here: davehenderson.podia.com/make-a-living-doing-what-you-love Check stuff out and see if ya want to give it a go! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)

If it ain't broke don't fix it! Simple is what simple does! :)

I don't do slide coatings anymore cuz I'm tired of them pealing, flaking and failing on jobs I didn't build, (can't be sure the original builders made the slide correctly). What I have used is Ramuc Slide Coat. It has failed me on enough jobs so that I wouldn't use it again. But I know other rock/slide guys that use it still... The other company is www.westcoat.com/ Not had problems with their stuff. They recommend using their epoxy first followed by their polyurethan the next day. If ya need to wait then you need to sand/roughen up the slide surface before the poly so the bond will be better with 60 grit sand paper. I just remembered a client has been using a marine product for decades and he says haven't had any issues. Here's the link: industrial.sherwin-williams.com/na/us/en/protective-marine/catalog/product/protective-and-marine-coatings/products-by-industry.11543396/pro-line-4800.9520503.html

Thank you for the kind words! Appreciate it. Have free downloads and more on this stuff at davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. Anyway, hope you have an awesome day NO MATTER WHAT! :)

Thanks for the question! Ya, have a bunch of other videos that show completed projects. Just scroll down to the water running videos to see! Here's a Playlist you can check out if ya like: czcams.com/video/Z_v45-scxgI/video.html :)

Thanks for the question John! Ya, I never seal my painted rockwork. Other rock guys do but I just use high quality exterior latex house paint. FYI submerged rockwork doesn't peel if it's a biological pond, (has plants and fishes). The paint does fade, (not peel) when in people pools that have chlorine in them over time. But for your pond build the easiest way to do that is by using a pond liner, (rubber EPDM or other type of water proof material) over which you can apply concrete. You can also build ponds without any concrete but I like concrete because it protect the liner and makes getting in and out to clean it easier. This video shows an example of this strategy, (concrete over rubber liner): czcams.com/video/JKYnssK_whQ/video.html No faux rockwork was used on this project other than a little paint on the pond shell itself which in short order gets totally covered by algae. To learn more on pond building and rockwork you can download free pdf files and/or look into getting some of my other content to help you with your project if ya like. See: davehenderson.podia.com Anyway, I hope this info helps and good luck! :)

@@DaveHendersonFakeRockVideosthanks so much for the reply…very appreciated. All the best from London.

@@wheeler56 Quikrete Pump Grade Stucco Base Coat with Sika Add-Mix added. But any good quality mortar works. Just need to keep it wet (shinny) on warm days to slow the cure otherwise it won't set strong but will crumble off the next few days... 👍😎

I also pour the mix through a 1/4" strainer to avoid clogs in the hopper... 😎

If you're referring to the rocks at the beginning of the video they were textured using the simple hopper spray technique. see: czcams.com/users/shortsRAX0HsWhqdc More faux rock how-to stuff, including free downloads at davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. :)

Thank you! :)

Ya, you can take both approaches. The key with concrete ponds with waterproofing membranes is that tinny holes, pits, and crumbly voids are often existing after the structural concrete/shotcrete step. These will cause leaks. So the pond surface needs to be smooth enough for the membranes to work. I therefor apply a cream coat of mortar with lots of acrylic add-mix to help cover and close all those. One pond for example that I did was an above grade elevated pond over a grotto space. I used a micro camara to look under pipe return lines and all over the whole ponds basin only to find numerous porous, tiny holes requiring 4 coatings to cut the leaks down to a small amount. It still leaked slightly. On liner ponds that are in the dirt just need to be carefully installed to avoid punctures. Hope that helps. :)

Hey Carlos, Ya, I plan new classes on an ongoing basis based on my out in the field workload and student interests levels. Could you tell me what type/subject of a training would you be interested in? :)

@@DaveHendersonFakeRockVideos I’m interested in all aspects of pool building/ repair.

@@carlosgaerlan6958 Here's a blog I wrote on building pools if ya like Carlos! www.daverhenderson.com/blog/2018/11/17/how-to-build-a-concrete-swimming-pool Best of luck to you! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)

Thank you! Appreciate it. :)

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You are most welcome! Have more faux rock stuff, including free downloads and more at davehenderson.podia.com. Plus blogs N stuff at www.daverhenderson.com Thanks again! :)

Can you tell me the brand name cuz I can't find anything other than this one, (see link) for $37.57 for 2.5 gallons a bit cheaper per gallon... www.homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-10-qt-Liquid-Thinset-Admixture-for-Non-Modified-Mortars-AMA2/100034962

Another trick is thinset the great thinset that one works best

Burlap.

@@DaveHendersonFakeRockVideos That's what I thought. Thanks again

www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-4-in-Diamond-Double-Row-Cup-Wheel-HD-AWD40/202884364 The company that slide coatings is www.westcoat.com/ Contact them and tell them what you're wanting to do and they'll guide you to the product and distributor near you. I recall that an epoxy is used first followed by a polyurethane. E95G I think it was. For slide without any paint or color on them you can try ramucpaint.com/products/epoxy-products/slide-coat/ Good luck to ya! :)

How bout this for starters! :) czcams.com/video/4_lrwolJODg/video.html

Lotsa times I just document a projects build steps cuz I don't have time to do video production on site. I do have other videos that show applications though. 👍😎

@@DaveHendersonFakeRockVideos great,, i will watch them...... i did find them but couldnt find any so if you pls share the link

@@nissanoneton Try this: czcams.com/video/1jhQ7V1kW-w/video.html

Thanks buddy. Crazy easy and fast. 👍😎

Ya, an old concrete guys said one thing you can always count on is concrete cracking. And thus they put expansion joints and saw cuts to tell it where to crack. On materials you could sign up for my free newsletters and see all the materials I use. Can't remember what issue but a quick look at the contents should get ya there. davehenderson.podia.com/mr-dave-s-news-letters Best of luck to you Mr. Disco! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)

Of course if you explained this stuff before, then i apologize for the repeat questions...

@@mikes2854 No worries Mike. You bring up good questions. Yes, I cut off and out all pegboard which can often be used again. Any burlap that can or should be removed is also cut out and sometimes burned out. However if leaving it in provides some support for patching into the void, hole or cavity then I'd leave it. All rocks below water I make solid and thus try to keep their size minimal. Everything else is hollow or solid if it's a small rock or stone. On the structural issues we throw in rebar everywhere and thus combined with the concrete nothing is gonna go anywhere. Could put a tank on top and it's just sit there... Lastly, I do fill up the insides of rocks but only as a way to remove all the extra shotcrete, (called rebound) and/or demo'ed old rockwork on remodels and rebuild. I'll jackhammer a big hole in it and then fill it up keeping in mind what potential lateral loads I might create to the oftentimes weak old faux boulders. So don't throw the big chunks in to hard... Anyway, hope that helps. Hope you can stay cool this summer! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)

Well ya got some "building blocks for success" there it sounds like. And the scale you mention implies a considerable size project. The questions that arise include, engineering, composition, structural needs and requirements, permits, inspections, amounts of concrete, rebar supplementation, design build plans and on and on. On the blocks, I've used foam as mostly filler in the past a few times only. Instead preferring to build my projects over the years with rebar, concrete and mortar texture coats which you can see in the videos on my channel. But back to the foam sculpting it us usually done with hot wires. See: www.walttools.com/search-results/?searchwp=hot+wires as well as electric chain saws, (very messy) and rasps... Walttools.com also has the coating material for foam which once applied, (it sticks to the foam with polymers) can then receive cementitious mortars etc. to achieve rocky looks and textures. On learning foam stuff www.verticalartisans.com/ has lotsa info on that. On good composition study nature where all the best rocks and waterfalls show the real thing! You can also check out my free downloads and more at davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. So there ya go. I hope this helps. Have a great day Jedi!

@DaveHendersonFakeRockVideos I do. I have been watching your videos over the years. Nice to see been there done that.

Thanks for the comment! We had an awesome time this past weekend so you can sign up for my updates and notifications at davehenderson.podia.com. Just scroll down to the subscribe link. Have a great day. Cheers, Mr. Dave. 👍😎

So sorry. Thought the email worked. Anyway, class starrs at 9:00am at the studio. I'll check back in tomorrow moning. 👍😎

Aweome possum! I just sent you an email. 👍😎