Storm drain, raise - repair (Mike Haduck)

In this video I raise a Storm drain using a fast drying, cement all, Rapid set, mortar mix, and some brick to get the drain to a more reasonable height, All my videos are my ways and Ideas, I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help.
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[@adamgall8960]

I think its awesome that as a professional, you are willing to share your trade with the world. I've learned a lot watching your videos. I may never use the information, but its great to have a professional reference if ever needed. Thanks again.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Adam, I appreciate it. mike

[@markjohnsmith]

Hi Mike greetings from a Scotsman living in Hungary...I have watched many of your tutorials as that is what they really are...and I have loved every minute of them "real world solutions" for every day issues...Keep it up...take care...my kindest regards Mark.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Mark, thanks for the kind words, comments like these keeps me going with the videos, I appreciate it, mike

[@fillowtree5505]

It’s relaxing watching you work with brick especially in nice weather. Thanks for posting and sharing your craft

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Fillow Tree, I appreciate it. mike

[@kawkev5917]

Hey there Mike. Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I’ve watched quite a few of them and have learned from them and enjoyed them. I plan on watching all your videos. Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge, and experience.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kaw Kev, I appreciate it. it makes me feel I am on the right track, thanks mike

[@lendavidhart9710]

Hi Mike, i did that kind of "masonry" for awhile, thanks for posting and sharing. I think Rapid Set should send you a shirt for every day of the year.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Len, haven't heard from them sense, but that no worries, thanks mike

[@swimmsstone]

Thanks for sharing, there’s always something to learn from your videos. Keep it up✌️

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks swimm, I appreciate it. mike

[@sailingdijan9128]

Awesome Mike! Thanks for sharing. Hope all is well with you!
John.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks John, waiting for warmer weather, thanks mike

[@alforliniteaching5670]

Your the best,Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks albert, keeps me goin on, thanks mike

[@FireplacesRock]

Very Nice Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks jaime, your the best. mike

[@jimcramer9656]

Grate video!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike

[@Dimythios]

Thank you.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks di. I appreciate it. mike

[@woody816]

In Britain there called tea cups lol. Anyway mike hope u had a great xmas and new year and had plenty of our finest export ,whisky. Look forward to more vids bud. Keep mixing the dope and firing those dominos down 👍👍👍🥃🥃🥃🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Woody I appreciate it a lot, mike

[@bkhustler]

Nice!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@arkansas1336]

Looked like it was 'cast in place', good job.
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[@MikeHaduck]

thanks 13, simple job but it worked, I appreciate it. mike

[@pensive69]

ok a question on this Mike.
any back and forth about the brick used or a simple concrete curb to elevate the grate?
reason i ask is that many old grates at commercial parking lots in this area were final adjusted with bricks and seem to have fall in problems sooner than the ones with a concrete approach.
my guess is that the erosive water flows that concentrate in a large drain and the weather are eroding the brick and bedding faster.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi pensive, I would say it depends on the brick, these were dense and did not absorb water, almost like glass, but I understand the concern, thanks mike

[@lostintime8651]

Quikrete Professional series products coming soon to a Home Depot near you.

[@MikeHaduck]

hi lost, so far those products seem to work, sometimes I just like the old school better, thanks mike

[@randyotis393]

Awesome job... was just wondering how you got out of the hole without mucking it up lol

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Randy, we had a little stepladder, thanks for the comment, Mike

[@mattthenewfie1]

Great vid again Mike thanks. Where can I go to find info on building with stone? Books and other? I asked around to local masons and engineers but I can't seem to get a straight answer. I got some books out of the library but nothing on local codes. There is nothing in local code books about stone structures but there are a good amount of them in and around town. Any idea on where to turn? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Matt

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Matt, I was just at the tail end of the way they use to build those buildings, but new school is cheaper and faster so those are left behind in the dust, with the earthquake and new building codes It only applies the the new, just the way things have gone, check out my video, Limestone caps,carving,plaining (tomassetti stone co) Mike Haduck, I show some old school books at the end they used for old school buildings, I hope it helps, thanks mike

[@mattthenewfie1]

Mike Haduck Masonry thanks so much! I think you are the only person on here that is doing this lol keep it up and thanks again

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks again, mike

[@PsychoAxeMan]

Newbie question.. are the holes in the brick for rebar ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Psycho, They started adding holes to decrease weight during shipping and use less product to make the brick, now we just use more cement to lay them, thanks mike

[@PsychoAxeMan]

Mike Haduck Masonry i learned something new today, thank you.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, mike

[@veerudada2855]

Hi ,
What is the cement /sand ratio you use ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Veeru, that was a premix with the sand included, thanks Mike

[@kenk2345]

the grate was just setting on the finished mason work, not anchored or held it in place?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi jonnken, I do not know where you can even anchor it or what too, never seen one like that move it is heavy for sure, thanks mike