"STONE" FOUNDATION REPAIR (Part 8) Mike Haduck

I repair the outside cincder block and stone foundation on a old apt. building. All my videos are my ways and ideas, I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help. Tools - www.amazon.com/shop/mikehaduck
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[@almyers8074]

I think that whole town is still standing because of Mike. Great transformation Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks almers,,, Mike

[@clintprice2123]

Make sure you liked and subscribed as you’re getting an education that’s very VALUABLE for free. Mike’s generosity in sharing has helped me be far better in doing repairs.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Clint, mike

[@peaceandfreedomeconomics8984]

Hollywood would force Mike to have a black scientist or transgender character if he had his own show. 😂

[@vinnygullotto2794]

Best teacher around these parts … NO BIG DEAL

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Vinny, Mike

[@crazyhandshands9028]

I have learned so much from Mike he is simply the best at what he does....

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@barrymichaels2663]

He does some great work👍

[@W333dm4n]

he just throws mortar at stuff. lol. just kidding. hes pretty good. but yeah thats all he does

[@yopage]

That broom looks exactly like the same model my ex-wife rides.
Good video, Mike! That was a large job.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks yopa, yep , I don't want any big jobs no more, thanks, Mike

[@LarryDoolittle]

Mike, you are a true artist. I hope you are teaching someone all your talents.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Larry, nobody but youtube thanks mike

[@LarryDoolittle]

@@MikeHaduck I never thought of it but yes you are training people with every video.

[@yanpingye3518]

“No big deal”! Nice work

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@tomblake4161]

I just love the way Mike talks. He has a truly unique way of doing things. Thinks like( the witches broom) (and throwing it in there) are just a few catch phrases that are Mike's trade mark. Oh yah don't forget to make it wet or it won't stick. Just love it...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom, Mike

[@clintprice2123]

He is a great guy, very genuine. You can just sense it.

[@Hugomartinez1982]

We have , Amazon prime, HBO, Netflix, Gaia and cable TV but seeing new videos on your channel gives me most joy Mike. Thanks for all you do.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@garywilser7802]

I wasn’t sure about this at first because I love the stone look , even if it is “ junk rock “ ! But you made a believer out of me for this particular job because the stone work mixed with the other materials just didn’t look so good. It looks great now Mike ! You are a magician ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gary, I appreciate it, Mike

[@secretweaponevan]

I don't know if he realizes that he has a specific understanding of chemistry, but his understanding of chemistry to this application is ultimate.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks secretweapon,, Mike

[@Traderjoe]

It’s really amazing how that pattern really does hide all the in and out and variability of the wall. It’s awesome.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joe, Mike

[@doloresm7396]

Beautiful job Mike. Love seeing your finished work, it's always amazing to see your finished product.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dolores, Mike

[@pressurechangerecord]

The detail is phenomenal. I thank you. Exactly what the world needs.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Julian, Mike

[@LarryTait1]

A really good primer on how to repair an old field stone/ “mine rubble” stone foundation

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Larry, mike

[@jimcramer9656]

One of my favorite videos you’ve done so far. Really like the details.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, mike

[@CoronadosBrickHouse]

Hey Mike, thanks for opening your school. I am currently tackling my old stone foundation on my first house. Helped save money, built more equity, & learned something new! Thanks a lot!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kyle, mike

[@tonyhussey3610]

Thanks for your informative videos. I’m restoring an old house in Portugal and you have given me the confidence to get stuck in an enjoy the process. Cheers

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tony, mike

[@chrismeehan8996]

Makes me want to work on the foundation of my old 1870 farmhouse . Looks great Mike ! Thanks for another great video .

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Chris, Mike

[@speedracer2336]

I really like this type of repair/restoration!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks James, mike

[@shanek6582]

Thanks Mike, this is the video I’ve been waiting on, how to just go over old cinder block. Thanks again

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Shane, mike

[@richardtraver7627]

Mike Thank you for doing these videos ! I’ve finally just got myself into doing a repoint and parge on my garage’s rock foundation here in NEPA! Glad to hear someone local ! These videos from a veteran of the trade in real world scenarios I’m out area is great to learn from!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Richard, I appreciate it, Mike

[@MrBmxbrawler]

Mike you honestly transformed this house into something respectable. beautiful job
you are a master of this trade

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Adam, I Appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@McWiggles18]

Just wanted to say Mike, I bought a brick house with a stone foundation built in the early 1900's. I am a Journeyman welder but You truly explain things top notch and give me the confidence to tackle Mason repair around my house.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Adam, I appreciate it, Mike

[@Katana_00]

WhAt type of mortar did you use?

[@mikemorgan134]

Great job Mike, always enjoyable to watch you work while I'm sippin on coffee..

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks , Mike

[@rickjohnson1632]

You never stop learning . Good video Mike 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rick, Mike

[@lendavidhart9710]

Thank you Mike, i appreciate your videos and channel.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Len, Mike

[@1bluegrassbass]

Thank you so much ! I have an old house and had to repair a retaining wall. I was about to tear it down !
thanks to you I was able to fix it ! For inspiration I just keep saying , " no big deal ! " lol !
I have never worked with cement before , but now I am going to fix all the cracks around the foundation !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, that's a good thing, mike

[@riumudamc4686]

Another Great Video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks rium, Mike

[@shtf411com]

Mike it's been a while since checking in on your channel; your an impressive, and unstoppable machine of masonry! Hoo-ra!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sancho, mike

[@Orion6979]

Another great job Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@richc79]

Wow, thats a huge improvement, great job!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rich, Mike

[@afuriousmind]

Mike, your videos are great, I've never done masonry or cement work before, and your vids have proven to be a great learning resource and have insured successful completion of my first project. Thanks so much. Maybe offer a vid about constructing in an area with active water constantly coming in. Again. Thanks so much. Most gratefully, "j"

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks J,, I do have a video call, basement water problem solutions, most problems are wrong pitch toward house and no rain gutters, thanks Mike

[@paulsimkins3895]

Great job mike I always learn something from your videos

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@T.E.P.]

this is perfect ... thanks again for another great and informative video ... been working on a pre world war 1 building in MN and this is happening.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thor, Mike

[@Richard-qs8dn]

Beautiful done Sir. As always.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Richard, I was watching them do patch up in denmark and Sweden, basically gh ed same, so I bet that's the way they do it in Norway, mike

[@Richard-qs8dn]

@@MikeHaduck Spot on Sir.

[@paulsautocm]

Looks great, keep up the good work.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks paul, mike

[@spenmac]

Nice work Mike, simple is sometimes the best.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Spen, very true, mike

[@tazpoochie]

Thanks . Very informative. Great job

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Max, Mike

[@klausreviewscraftrestore3152]

the only channel where you can actually learn something...the other channels the so called workers look like they never worked a hard day in there life and dont teach anything you can learn from. keep up the videos please, i just used some of your tecneks just yesterday and today to do some cement work in my yard.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks KLAUS, mike

[@mynameisalin2948]

Old world charm, for some reason i like that look better than the modern stuff.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Alin, mike

[@mynameisalin2948]

@@MikeHaduck Thank you for putting the time and effort into making these videos, always a pleasure watching you sir.

[@johnsanders616]

Great video Mr Haduck. I met you in Live Oak, Florida. It was through your nephew Mike that we met. God Bless you. Also, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi John, maybe but no nephew down there, but God bless, Mike

[@Piterworkshop]

Thank you Mike for share this knowledge.
Best regards from spain

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Piter, good to hear from Spain, mike

[@roccoconte2960]

Great job Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rocco, mike

[@briza2022]

Excellent! Perfect and practical!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Eterna, Mike

[@mrfranciscojuarez187]

Thanks for the video. I've learned a lot from you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Francisco, mike

[@tipr8739]

Great video. Thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@floflo4089]

Great video Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Flo, mike

[@deechiodo6738]

Youre S P E C T A C U LAR, Mike! Love your style!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dee, Mike

[@5graney5]

These videos are great thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Michael, Mike

[@randythomas3478]

More education! Thanks Mike! Randy Thomas North Carolina

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Randy, mike

[@cndbrn7975]

Nice job Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

ThanksCnd, mike

[@zacklamprey4784]

Awesome job mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Zack, Mike

[@Eman85515]

Thank you Mike 🥀🥀

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Eman, Mike

[@Davis-rx6ym]

Thank you Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Elvis, Mike

[@joedominick7517]

Mike, Nice Job!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joe, Mike

[@scottbenauer1189]

Beautifying Pennsylvania one house at a time.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Scott, mike

[@Sophomore451]

You are the best.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks X Y,, Mike

[@suep4530]

nice job... we had an old stone foundation on our old house... lasted forever lol. it stayed about the same temperature in the basemen all year round.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sue, yep they are still the best, Mike

[@biffoswilly]

Mike is my age so listen to him - he does stuff right - rock on buddy

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, mike

[@denisconor648]

Great stuff.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Denis, Mike

[@SpringRubber]

Nice job Mike. Culm banks of NEPA, we used to ride our bicycles all through them.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@MrBigtime1986]

I don't watch cable or normal tv anymore. I like watching your videos, they're way more entertaining and educational.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks MrBigtime, mike

[@PsychoAxeMan]

You make it look easy

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Psycho, physically it gets harder every year, thanks mike

[@DilettanteDon]

Mike thank you for sharing with us. After hearing from others to use lime mortar as it is better I have learned the truth from you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, some disagree, but it's what works for me, thanks Mike

[@cdbflynow]

You can really sling it Mike. Nice video, thanks.
Paul

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@jamesleroy7752]

Legendary!

[@MikeHaduck]

Tanks James, Mike

[@lmilne4859]

No big deal Mike 😎 job well done. Haha a magician with a combat finish.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks L, mike

[@thomasheller1526]

It really is like magic!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thomas, mike

[@PhilJM]

Great video Mike! I've learned so much watching you work. About how long will a "fix" like this last? Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Philip, depends on rain gutters, freezing rain, snow , etc, if it wasn't in the weather it's a long time, thanks, Mike

[@daiburt1833]

Every mine in South Wales had a brick works clay they dug out . Dave from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks dave, mike

[@trttoday7440]

the No Big Deal! is well done , for sure! thanks mike.... wall looks reptile now!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks , mike

[@luisfernando-mm3jt]

Nice work

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Luis, mike

[@theexterminator9207]

Even if ya don't answer thankyou for the video. BIG HELP!

[@theexterminator9207]

Ha scratch that just had to finish the video and subscribed thanks again

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@MrSprintcat]

Awesome thank you for your time .just the video I needed. Only difference is the stone is in the basement and the gaps are much bigger. I was thinking of using some spray foam for the deep ones .what do you think?

[@MikeHaduck]

, I never use the spray foam, I just build it out every day utill I get to where I want it, thanks Mike

[@MrSprintcat]

Thank you for your response.

[@johnknipe5752]

I love your work bro. I would love to come work for you full-time

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi John, I am mostly retired, just doing work for friends and family, but I appreciate it, thanks Mike

[@thomasheller1526]

A house is only as strong as its foundation. A foundation is always stronger after Mike is done!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thomas, mike

[@randykuhns4515]

I noticed as you were doing the final coat, you put the trowel to the wall and went up, leaving the shelf facing down to keep from holding water. Good work AND video,...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Randy, mike

[@charlesviner1565]

Awesome trowel skills

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Charles, Mike

[@oldmango8606]

well done

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@clacicle]

Love this and all your other videos. Approximately how many years would a coat like this last?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, depends on raingutters, winters, upkeep, etc, thanks mike

[@ricknaatz4676]

Great video. I have a 117 stone foundation house in MN that could use that upgrade. Settling has created some bigger cracks over the years I suspect but not sure there is much more settling still going on. So this type of job would make the foundation look much better.
One question, if old foundation had been painted, how much of the paint should be removed before refacing the stones?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Rick, I got a whole playlist on "foundation repair" where I come across that, sometimes I just score it out with a small grinder, but I don't always get all the paint off, thanks Mike

[@apexnine]

I repaired a similar foundation with your methods here. I did this in early Fall of 2020.
Looking at one wall now, where the mortar went on thinner, there are now thin cracks where there were not last year. Should I wet area and apply a coat over these areas? Will this fill in the very small cracks and fortify it better? I plan on painting over this area in the next 8 months.
Thanks. I've learned a lot from these vids and I tell others about your channel.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Apex,, they are probably just shrinkage cracks, I usually wet it first and sponge some cement in and then paint it later on, thanks mike

[@AMA590JB]

I’m learning a lot Mike thanks. Quick question, what about below grade? It gets wet, isn’t the lime mortar bad there too?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi sometimes the ground holds it in place, it usually the rain and freezing above ground I get the problems, thanks ,mike

[@stuartfarrell6729]

vary helpfull now im on rigght track to finish up my foundation wall before I put a waterproofing coating on it than you yes the work I have dine was I
100 5 protland to rebuild the wall

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Stuart, Mike

[@stevenschaublin9695]

very nice stucco job

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks steven, Mike

[@chadmyers4432]

Happy New Year! Get your corned beef and cabbage! Lol...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Chad, it's on the stove now, lol mike

[@MrGofarkyself]

You are awesome Mike, but I will have to light a candle and pray for that hatchet.
Just curious- in a future video can you explain how you decided the 1/2 s mortar and half Portland? Would love to know the story there.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Lewis, it's a good mix for that sort of thing it my area, gives it strength and plyability, my opinion, thanks mike

[@FrontLineHQ]

Love your content! Appreciate the wisdom!! I thought stone foundation were supposed to breathe? Is this sealing it from moisture?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Kozmik, I never had a problem, thanks Mike

[@ivettesantana4319]

At the very end for the final coat, can I use the broom method to get a smoother finish? When is all said and done after that, can i cover with a colored liquid rubber coating?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi ivette, I only show. The way I did it, I can't say how someone else should, I hope it helps mike

[@LarryTait1]

Mike, will this the same method work for the inside of that foundation wall?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Larry, that's what I use, except it is a smooth finish, thanks Mike

[@BiMmEr252]

Hi Mike. We are using your videos as a guide for repairing our old stone foundation up here in Canada. I am trying to get the same consistency to my mortar mix as you, how much water should I add? Are you using 1 full bucket then adding more as needed? Any advice would be appreciated!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, I show how I mixed it in each episode, I usually just add water till I get the right consistency, thanks Mike

[@mtec8743]

Ur the best 👌

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@Laguna2013]

At the prep stage, would you say its the right thing to do would be to hose or blow out all the loose old mortar and leave whatever doesn't hose or blow out?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Laguna, that is usually what I do, like a dentist, only remove the bad stuff, thanks mike

[@keefkhat4337]

I think my house price went up as well Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Keef, mike

[@benstanski3101]

this was a masterpiece of cement work; .you should get someone to contact rapidset or home depot to get them to sponsor your videos and to play your banjo with steve martin at store openings in pennsylvania? or .get a female or male singer;steve martin has music group and he plays banjo. just used blue bag rapidset .ben

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks ben, yea he is a great banjo player for sure, if they wanted me they would find me, I will do a bit of banjo playing at the end of my next video. Lol.mike

[@mountainhauler5349]

So I'm pretty much doing the same thing. But i have a few qeustions,
My first question is, i dont have portland cement, but i do have portland stright from the bag. Would this work just as fine on the first pass over for the "glue"? Or is just putting water on before with a spayer work judt fine? Only asking because ive just been sparying water, but aeeing this with the portland as cement makes me wonder if i need to do that?
As for the masonary cement, would regular type "s" mortar work? And then usually add a few scoops of portland with sand. (Its not a big batch) Any help would be much appreciated. Starting to get into this trade and this video really helped!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, every situation is different, I have a video out called " lime, mortar or portland " what should I use and on all my other foundation videos I show what I used in each circumstance, I would not over think it, do a few samples and start where it is least seen, wait a couple days and see how it is turning out, thanks Mike

[@ericweaver3057]

Mike, how cold is too cold to apply cement? Where I live the weather is very similar to Pennsylvania, assuming you live on the coast. Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Eric, as long as it dosent freeze for a couple of days I never had a problem, my opinion, thanks mike

[@gibsonbuilds4841]

On the scratch coat...I thought you were going to plaster over those tall weeds. Mike telling us..."plaster over the weeds and tall grass, it adds lots of strength". "That's what the Romans did hundred years ago". Good video Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gibson, mike

[@Zickafoose2024]

Hey Mike, have you ever poured a 6" concrete layer around an old stone foundation?
Because it pushes our the bottom sill i guess you could taper it?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Zick, I never had, if I am reading you right, if it's a water problem it's usually bad rain gutters and the land is not pitched away from the house, I never seen a band of concrete fix that, thanks Mike