MASONRY WALL REPAIR (Part 1) Mike Haduck
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- In this video I repair a masonry wall in a old warehouse, the brick was falling off the side of the building and I cleaned off the old brick, then replaced the void with 4 inch block and finished with stucco and paint, all my videos are my ways and ideas, I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help. www.amazon.com...
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Mike, I am turning 72 this month. My house was in need of some repairs that I thought would have to be done by a professional mason but watching your videos gave me the confidence to attempt them myself. The results were great only because of your excellent explanation and recipes for mortar and cement. Thank you so much for offering people such wonderful information concerning your skills. By the way, my father was raised in Scranton,Pa. and he spoke just like you. God bless you. Sharing old world traits is not something we see much of from the masters anymore. Take Care,
Thanks Duane, God bless also, I appreciate it, mike
Mike, you are an inspiration! Love the humor and "No big deal" attitude. Keep 'em coming!
Thanks John, I appreciate the kind words, Mike
This guy is a hardcore, old school bricklayer. That's some of the hardest work going. He's a machine
Thanks michael, mike
mike gave me the courage to tackle a falling apart 100 year old basement wall,,,digging it out and redoing the wall was childs play,,,the fear of no experience went away as i saw the results i was getting,,6 years and still not a sign of a problem,,concrete and a rubber glove is all it needed,,love all the vids mike ,,keepem coming
thanks tim, I appreciate that, and am glad when they work out, thanks again, mike
Was it limestone mortar and clay brick doused in efflorescence and erosion?
That's what I have going on. 99yrs old as well. Stucco and mortar coatings all flaking away as the bricks are dying behind it all.
I feel I can do the same but that's the inner wall, there's no telling what the outer wall has left to it.
I'm wondering if it all has to be trenched rebuilt with cinder block and maybe a clay brick interior just to bring back the original look. Fork in the road.
Seen almost all of your videos, it hurts to see how time has been taking its toll. Stay strong, Mike.
Ouch!
First of God bless you, im a Christian mason and i enjoy watching your videos. And all the tips and tricks you teach. And the quality of your work is always really good and I like how you explain things really good like making sure you have a pitch and how to have a patch to have water drain away from the house which of course you need would you explain those things which is really great. Your a great teacher and make it sound relaxing like it should be. Or "its no big deal" lolthat comment takes of a lot of pressure amd you should make tee shirts with that saying tongo with a picture. Yiur my favorite masonry channel. Keep up the great work. I justbstarted my own masonry business last summer so basically it got started this year lol so im always open to other pro's who have knowledge and good tips that I can learn from because I want to make my jobs number one quality for my customers make them happy and I really enjoy your videos you do a good job everything is very good quality and they're entertaining videos keep up the great work God bless you again and by the way I really like your video on Israel. Amd i watched one last night or this morning I bought a spot in the Bahamas where you went on vacation and the type of masonry that they do these coral and other things very interesting videos did you go all over the place and seeing how different parts of the country or or the world how they do masonry entertaining anyways I'm a big fan if you end up making sure it's I'm going to buy a couple it's no big deal right as long as it works LOL.
Thanks jermf, I appreciate it, I dot those tee shirts coming soon, good to hear that from a Christian, these comments keep me going on, God Bless, mike
Hello I met your work through your channel, I found it very interesting and the way of working is not so different than here in Brazil, I also have a channel here in Brazil and I also show my work through videos on youtube, I signed up for your channel Because I found your work fantastic, congratulations.
Hi Macetes, I have checked your channel out also and subscribed, you have givin me a new idea already, fantastic also, God bless, mike
Thank you buddy, hugs
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I guess I am kinda randomly asking but do anyone know a good site to stream newly released tv shows online?
@Winston Langston ehh I use flixportal. just search on google for it :P -lance
Thank you Mike! your'e teaching a lot of great techniques to all of us! God Bless.
The old fashioned way 😂😂 the sprayer broke 😂😂 that’s how my projects go. I feel better when I see things don’t go wrong 100% smooth for the pros. Thank you for sharing your experience with the world.
Thanks Scott, Mike
I like the practical approach.
I just watched another video regarding egress windows where they used an 80,000 saw and charged a fortune to install the window.
By eliminating expensive equipment you can achieve your goal with out breaking the bank.
I give this guy 5 thumbs up.
Thanks, Mike
I live right down the road from you in the Wyoming Valley, and my grandfather ran C&R Haas Plastering and Stucco out of Ashley, when he would have me help him Stucco he would have me use the brush like you did to wet the wall and then I would use the same brush to go over the wall to give it a splashed look, sometimes we'd go over that again with a trowel to even out the splashes if the customer requested that. I sure do miss him, you remind me a lot of him, I love all your videos 👍 My uncle still sort of runs the business but he does less and less each year, I feel robbed because I have never had the chance to work enough with him to really learn the trade, especially the Plastering part of it. It's amazing all the different styles and borders you can do with real plaster and it's kind of scary how easy it is to screw it up. I learned the hard way after Plastering a wall with my uncle a few years back you don't leave the heat on in that room overnight or all your plaster is going to dry out way too fast and crack apart to nothing. Sorry for the long comments, keep up the great work 😃
Thanks CoalCracker, yep the masonry trade has changed and what is mostly left is repairs. Everything is premade, I remember the old plaster guys, mostly all sheetrock and rarely a new stucco building unless it is over styrofoam, thanks for the ,good to hear from Ashley, thanks mike
I love your videos. Thanks for taking the time to make them and pass information to us young bucks!
Hi Aggie, I appreciate, I have fun making them, thanks mike
Hey Mike I watch all your videos. I'm a mason going on 20 years and I'm soon going to be going out on my own business. The work you do is pretty much the type of jobs I'll be taking on. Your videos are really helpful. Thanks for all the helpful tips. Take care.
Hi Steve, I wish you well, it puts food on the table for sure, I appreciate it. mike
Nice to see a trady that knows his job in this day and age as all the youth of today r not interested in learning a trayed that takes 3 or 4 years. Thay what the money now.
Cheers from OZ
Thanks, Mike
❤ you are wonderful! I am restoring my lime stone foundation. Thanks a million times over 😊
Thanks merewoman, Mike
Mike mike mike u are a great teacher and mechanic stay healthy and teach the trade to some guys or gals .Thanks for the video fyi I a builder in NJ and enjoy watching all of your work
Thanks Keven, I appreciate it, mike
this was great MIke, feel it gave alot of people confidence in taking on a challenging structural repair, thanks for another gem with sound advice and advice that goes perpendicular to the labels on the paint cans, 4 days is sound to me, locks in the curing agent, water, no less than 4 days but no need to wait 30 or as one paint can said 60 days on cement, and accepting that the paint may need to be re applied is key, knowing the mud is half the battle!
Thank you I appreciate it, mike
Great video Mike, carpenter here who picks up the trowel once in a while around the house. Keep the videos coming I really appreciate learning the tricks of the trade from someone who knows all the old school tricks. Cheers from Vancouver Island
Thanks Brent, I appreciate it. mike
Thats a fun job, love old houses
Thanks jamie,, Mike
Mike the mason master your DIY videos are top notch you taught me so much!
thanks H B, I am just passing along what the old timers taught me, I appreciate it. mike
Mike you make that building look new. Better than it looked when first built in the 1860"s.
Thanks Mike.
Hey mike your one of my favorites.32 years doing masonry work and been a repair mason 20 of those years.were working at a plant now that makes clay tiles in ohio and have been in buisness for 168 years.were rebuilding and repairing as needed there several buildings.
Thanks Dinkins, I appreciate it, Mike
"A lot of stucco and a lot of paint makes a mason what he aint" Classic Mike quote !
thanks steve, a lot of truth to it, mike
Try undoing it. Nightmare
hey mike, I've been doing some stone work with my brother this fall "feels like winter", we like sayin "no big deal" and "this is just how I do it" funny job site banter. Thanks for the great vids from some true fans.
Thanks Greg, I appreciate hearing that, good motto, and very true most of the time, lol thanks , mike
Yes Sir, No Big Deal...
Another Great Video
Thank You...
Chuck in Michigan
Thanks Chuck, Mike
You are amazing. Love your videos. Most of the jobs you take on look like a disaster but you just take in stride and the outcome is always awesome. Truly talented mason. Keep up the great work.
thanks Steve, I appreciate it. mike
Thanks for all the videos Mike, God bless you !!!!!!!
Thanks Daniel, God bless also, I appreciate it Mike
How strange. I was just going to look for one of your videos, for a similar issue with my interior basement walls. Thanks, Mike!
Thanks, check out my videos on foundation repair, thanks Mike
Beautiful job Mike done similar to how we do it here in Cleveland
Thanks Raymond, mike
Learn something new every day
Awesome explanation 👍
Thanks MTH,, Mike
@@MikeHaducka client of mine I’ve done washing and some painting for I notice has had some chimney damage. All the brick were recovered and are on the roof in a pile. Roof is pretty flat.
Probably have to reset about 25. Should that also be capped when completed.
Hi, I would ask the owner, but not necessarily, depends on how the chimney was built and I always suggest a metal cap on top but owners rarely do it, thanks Mike
Thanks for the tutorial. Very nice result. Funny how you make things look easy.
Hi T.A. like anything I just been doing it a long time, I appreciate it. thanks, mike
Mike, It sure does! Especially being honest with all your customers and doing the best job you can.
Hi Steve, you are right, as long as everyone understands the procedure, it will work out better in the long run, thanks mike
Mike your the man. I'm 29 years old been laying brick since I was a kid with my gramps and dad. I enjoy your knowledge and videos. Can u do a video on waterproofing and cutting and pointing. Thanks mike
Hi Jamie, I will eventually, thanks, Mike
Honest Mike has his fingers into EVERYTHING!
Yes Sir, he does, thanks mike
hi again Mike, I'm glad I subscribed, always grabbin a trick or two from ya. I thought that was a heck of an idea making your own ties outta durawall. I'll have to remember that one. as for bonding agent,,,,the old school guy I learned from back in the 90's would just make a slurry out of Portland and paint it on.it works great. he always said what you say ( everyone has thier own way) it's nothin but the truth. God bless Mike, thanks for the videos
Hi shawn, he is right for sure, everyone got their own way, I usually do that with the portland paint but it was so thin and rich and no moisture would get behind it and being in a hurry on this job (before some one stopped me) I didn't do it that way , but I am super confident it will be there a long long time, I appreciate it. God bless also, mike
I'd have used at least three - if not four - planks on that scaffold, Mike. I guess that's the difference between an experienced mason and an amateur beginner. In spite of my lack of experience, though, as a result of your demonstration, I now believe I could repair a wall in that condition. Sometimes things that look like they would be a very big deal, really aren't. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
Thanks Bill, that was a hurry up job for sure, Mike
Hi Mike,
Thanks for helping me understand how to fix my chimney, on which the covering natural stones had broke by the winter weather here in Sweden.
Hi Per, I actually been to Sweden a few times, I appreciate it. mike
Dear Mike, Is it weird that I really want you to have been my father or grandfather? Please keep teaching me things and staying healthy. You are awesome!
Hi Michael, maybe I am getting a bit old, lol, mike
Great stuff, I wanna get into the masonry field and eventually build myself a nice strong brick home and do some jobs oversees. Great content and explanation, thank you.
Thanks Sushi, Mike
Mike, I have to say some of the patch work jobs you have taken on look pretty hairy but you always make it look like a professional job. I have and still am learning a lot. Thanks
Hi Rudy, there is lots of work like that around here, its almost normal, just a bit use to doing it. but I learn everyday myself, thanks mike
Nice repair job mike that's as much as it needed .I'm always amazed at how strong you make your brick or block laying mortar it's really rich in cement both from the Portland cement contained in the masonry cement and the extra shovel of Portland cement that you throw in.
Hi Bric, yep, around here the weather kills plain mortar, other places it is different, florida is a whole different world where if it is strong it will crack because of the expansion, thanks mike
Really good video again Mike
Thanks Matt, Mike
Mike you are the hardest working man in masonry!! Looks cold out can you talk about all the additives you can add to cement and concrete mix (antifreeze and fibers) Thanks for the videos. You need one of these tool companies to send you some tools to use and review.
Hi Fillow, my Dad says I don't work hard enough, lol, I use some fiberglass fibers on some jobs but do not really use the antifreeze anymore, If it is winter work I for a fast job I use cement all fast drying, I stay away from winter work, I get some offers from companies but I really have to see a value in what they offer, thanks again, mike
Learn alot from you! Just maybe I will be reading to cover concrete center blocks that have moved during house shifting. Great informative videos! Thank you!
Thanks Alicia, Mike
Awesome mike 👍
Thanks Booie, Mike
Wow, that came out great.
Thanks yopa, mike
looks great! thanks you for all your videos. going to bid my first brick job today for my new company!
Hi Jon, thats great, I am sure it will work out, thanks mike
Mike Haduck I did stone masonry for 6 years block work for two and brick off and on in between of all of that! The Mason that I learned everything from always told me you're going to be somebody someday! but notta today boy I get to work...lol
Hi Jon, everyday is different for sure, thanks mike
Great mason very rare you get some one checking there jobs out months later to see if they need to repaint or check to see if its all tip top great guy 👍🏼
Hi Danny, you know I just happened to check that out and there is vines growing all over it, I guess the owners don't care but it looked fine, I appreciate it , thanks mike
Incredible 🦾
Thanks, Mike
another Rock ON! Repair Mike!
Nice job sir! 👍
Thanks J, mike
he he Honest Mike is back. interesting job though. that wall sure did need some work.
Hi sue, yep Honest mike is back, lol. mike
our small citys mason just passed away a few years back and i can tell you mike. he does his own work the exact same as you. the old masons new every trick there was. i ended up tending for his son a few years after he passed. im really thinking about doing this worl. there isnt anyone around who does it anymore
True Joe, it’s a dying thing, thanks Mike
Mr. Haduck, that was an awesome job you did. I like your methods. I just wish I could get you to do some work for the company I work for.
Hi Keith, I am getting in that retirement mode, but thanks for the thought, I appreciate it. mike
great job Mike didnt think it would come out as good as what it did only cause it was so bad to start with.
Thanks Dean, I appreciate it. mike
Anther great job thank u for taking the time and make this videos
Hi Hanan , thank you, mike
Plaster n Paint would make the Devil a saint!
Thanks Mac, I never heard that one, thanks, Mike
O.k. Mike you are spying on me. Or Goggle is very intuitive. I need this exact job on a my house I purchased at auction. This is by far the most pressing. Bought my own new scaffold. Bout to jump. Thsnx Mike.
Thanks zjerome, I wish you well, thanks, mike
I'm still about to tackle this part. 2 years
Was that Richard Petty delivering a bucket of STP paint... Great video Sir. I'm going to use this method to repair my brick steps.
Thanks Chicken, I have videos out on how I repair brick or concrete steps, check my playlist , thanks mike
@@MikeHaduck Hello Mike going to repair a small set of steps, the strength will be in the steps and looking to give them a coat or two, to get some of the imperfections out and make them look better. What type of cement should I use.. Thanks
Love it ..Delco power....
Thanks James, Mike
Thanks For Your Video's Sir
thanks Clifton, I hope it helps, mike
nice work...
thanks luis, I appreciate it. mike
Hi Mike! Greatly appreciate all of your videos. They are amazingly helpful and you're extremely kind sharing this great information to the world!
Quick question: it doesn't look like there is mortar between the old wall and new material. I would've put a ton of mortar in there too, but I'm thinking there's a reason not too. Can you tell me why not to? Thanks!!!
Hi Del ,I forgot what I did on that job but filling solid is not always necessary, but I know it ain't going anywhere, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck thanks so much Mike. Keep the videos coming. You're a true grandmaster of masonry. Love learning from your videos!
HAhAHAhA that paint truck thing was golden!!!
thanks funkyman, I appreciate it. mike
lol I grabbed a pair of those same gloves at a gas station when I couldn't find mine for work last week.
thanks qt, anything that works , thanks mike
Thanks Mike God bless
Hi Chester, God bless, also, thanks mike
Minute 3:14 "boom" made me turn into meanwhile you was like nothing...Jaja!
Thanks Daniel, Mike
Hi Mike, I'm in the process of repointing my chimney and after cleaning a section that I cemented I have a white film on the brick. I used S mortar and half water half bonding agent. I made a dry mix and because of that I wasn't able to use my grout bag. I cleaned the bricks with a wet grout sponge and it looked really good until the brick dried. Should I use a wire brush or wire wheel on my drill? I want to avoid acid as I have new pavers below.
Hi Michael, I use a scrub brush the next morning and water and you should be able to get most of it off, sometimes I got to go to a steel brush. , but I make sure I get it at that certain time before it hardens up, thanks mike
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Hi Mike. I have a question for you. I have a house built when Abe Lincoln was president. My chimney looks pretty bad and I can't get up thto fix it. Some places are telling me that I have to take all the bricks down and re do it. Can I have someone coat all the bricks with Portland cement or s mortar so it goes over all the bricks to make it look better and stronger? Like a heavy skim coat? The chimney is not used or needed. Just don't want it falling down. Thanks Mike. God bless you.
Hi Rich, I can't say unless I was there to see it, I got a whole playlist on chimney repait, that might help, thanks. Mike
I love this video.:-) :-)
Thanks al, Mike
I am curious about the ivy vines or whatever they were. Do you have to try and get all that off? How hard is it to get it all off? Or do you stucco over some of it and essentially it becomes part of the wall, buried in the cement?
Hi, I get it off, usually , depending what kind they are, Mike
Good job
thank you, I appreciate it. mike
mike! All that painting with a brush is hard on a fella's hand. get ya a cheap roller set up you can pitch if u want, and use the brush to back brush what the roller cant reach. I appreciate learning masonry from u
thats deme, i will keep it in mind, mike
Mike you’re wonderful!! Thank you for saving me time & f*#€€g money!!!!
Thanks musow,, Mike
Mike - great work - any recommendation for masonry repair for a bowing wall and hole repair by the foundation? Located in Utica NY at a non-profit. Impressive old world workmanship.
Hi Shawn, whatever works, mike
You good mike thanks video
Thnaks ocuhen, I appreciate it. mike
World record time! Hustling!!!
Thanks Thomas, mike
Mike, This maybe a big project but how about a series on building a bread/pizza wood fired oven. Just some possible content for you...I have some resourses if interested.
G'day Mike - Just watched your bricklaying series. Could you put together something which shows how to construct and use a speed line aka story pole in more detail. It seems like the one in your example was just a simple square tube but there are commercial ones which are a lot fancier. What's the best and cheapest.
G'day Divergent,,, I did a video called "Brick spacing rule & Brick layout (Mike Haduck)" I think that should answer a lot of questions, I appreciate it. mike
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I watched the video and I did learn from it. However, it didn't show how to set up a speed line like the one used in your bricklaying videos where you put up a brick facade over blockwork. In Australia we use metric bricks 76mm with a joint of 10mm. The bricks are pretty uniform and there are set course heights and windows and doors are meant to fit these heights and widths. The bricks are also 230mm long and 110mm wide. For a brick veneer home this means a wall 90mm for the stud steel or timber air gap 40mm and brick 110mm. I think setting up a few speed lines would make it much faster to get to your final height. I don't know anything about brickwork but I'm keen to learn and I love your videos.
Hi Divergent, actually it was the other mason who brought it, but as for me I would never use one, with old school I can't go wrong, but as I say , anything that works, thanks mike
so it only took a few days to cure? i thought they usually recommended 7-28 days for mortar mix? did you have to wet it or cover it?
Hi, depends on what your doing, on a new stucco house I might wait 30 days before a finish coat ir paint but this was back of a old building that had to be done for code reasons, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck ok, i'm just doing a 5'x3' patch on my house. was thinking of letting it cure for a couple days.
You know why were using stucco? IT WORKS❣️
Thanks Jacob, it does work, mike
I'm having trouble, I live 45 mins from State College.
I've been having trouble with Carpenter ants, so I decided to tear down the siding, drill in cement board and cement overtop of it.
I used Type S mortar and sand, 1:2 ratio.
The type S mortar has a significant amount of pebble stones, I can't get it flat and when I try to make it smooth all of the stones rip apart what I just laid.
Would I be better off just using portland and sand 1:2?
I've watch many if your videos, you seem to prefer portland and sand the majority of the time.
i was reading if you have old brick, you need to use a softer mortar, because it will break. Since we live pretty close together, I'm assuming portland and sand 1:2 ratio would be safe?
Hi, I can't say what to do unless I was there to see it, it sounds like you got the concrete mix with the rocks rather than the mason mix with just sand, thanks Mike
Hey Mike, hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. Had a quick question. I am noticing that some of my foundation blocks are sliding forward. The top row is sliding glass forward from the row below it. What could that be bad mortar? It was laid in the 70s. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks! Please keep the videos coming. We love them!
Hi Dean could be. Maybe they got to be pushed back or relayed, I would ask some advise from the locals, happy Thanksgiving also, mike
Hi Mike...can I stucco over a painted block wall..inside garage. Its a block wall separating house and garage. Just want to tidy up that garage.
Hi Ryan, check out my videos on foundation repair, I show what I stucco over or painted over , each situation is a bit different, thanks Mike
Hey Mike may I ask a question? My basement walls are fieldstone, would I take this same approach to that application?
Hi michael, I have two series , one foundation repair, mike haduck and the other stone foundation repair, mike haduck, I am sure you will find a lot a questions answered, thanks mike
Mike I have a question, there a building where I live that I’m interested in buying but one wall looks like this one plus it’s leaning pretty bad. Is that something that could be fixed? Or would it be better to support the ceiling/roof and just rebuild the whole wall itself?
Hi Chris it’s a hard question to answer, every thing depends on how bad, what it’s supporting ,which way the rafters are running, etc etc, it would be best to ask some of the local professionals, thanks mike
Where are u located?
Hi Stephen, I moved to Florida
another great video on how Mike does it! I have a question. I found a guy selling grout colorants in 1 gallon bottles for $2 each. I got 15 gallons. I tested a sample on concrete with a paint brush and mixing some into your mix formula. both seem to give me the results I'm going for. my question is. over time do you think it will hold up better than a stain? also can I use Thompsons water seal on concrete because it is cheaper than concrete sealer?
Hi James, I did a video called "using colored cement and dyes," (Mike Haduck) that should answer lots of the questions, how I match cement joints, with sealers I think it is all what you want to use it for, thanks I hope it helps, mike
I have a question what was the temperature when you did this job. Also what is the coldest temperature that this can be done without the concrete or mortar cracking.. I need to do my chimney & crown. What is the coldest temp i can do it at being its winter now.. thank you
Hi Chill, my rule of thumb is three days and at least two nights without freezing, everyone says different, thanks mike
We call "stucco" "rendering" in the UK and people certainly do use it to hide things!
Thanks hydorah,, Mike
"Stuco hides a lot of sins"
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Thanks Tomas, very true, mike
That wall is no match for the Harrison Ford of masonry!!!!
Thanks Beez, I am waiting for hollywood to discover me and I can date me some of them wimmin movie stars, lol, mike
Nice
Thanks giggity, Mike
Why is water not used on the old bricks when bonding the with the new block?
Hi Ray, I think a lot of times it was but when building with new block 4 to 6 inches in depth, I used wall ties, filling in some cases can bulge the wall out, it is an experience thing, thanks mike
Hi Mike! great work. just one question why did you call the stucco "swedish style". im a Swedish bricklayer/stucco guy and i have never seen that style here in Sweden.
Hi Will, that might be but for some reason the Sweden folks that came here started using it a lot. hejsan, mike
okey, thanks for the answer. kepp up the good work and keep the videos coming!
thanks will , I appreciate it. mike
Hi. Any tips on how to fix a bowed block wall? Just got a building and back wall is bowed, I don't know how to fix it. Any help please..
Hi Ortizo,, I got a playlist on retaining walls , that might help
mike haduck at 10:40 did you say "i true shoveld portland in there"??????not sure whay you mean by that love your vids im a mike haduck addict
Hi Marty, yep I added a shovel full of Portland to the mix, Thanks for the kind words, mike
Mike as you may have figured out. I'm dealing with this very situation. Question yours and mine both look like an ugly stack of odd shape junk behind. Can you explain this pls
Hi Jerome, I don't know every situation is different, in our area it's usually water and freezing or old teardowns, thanks mike
Hi Mike, I've watched most of your videos (including mixing mortar), but I still don't understand when to use S-mortar vs. Portland. Since I started using 2 sand 1 Portland, I haven't had _any_ problems. Some of the places I used S-mortar, before I saw your videos, have cracked. Does your choice have to do with temperature, fast setting time, soft block vs. hard rock or what? Sorry to be so dense.
Hi Blank, a rule of thumb could be if it is laid up and down (brick, block some stucco) it is ok to use s mortar, if it lays flat like concrete or patio stone it is almost always portland, every situation is a bit different that is why I show what I use on each individual job, I would say it is an experience thing, I think I explain it best on "Masonry tips for beginners" thanks mike
Mike, those 4" Solids look like they are actually open on the bottom. Does it matter which side goes up?
Hi GSM, they also make solids but I knew these were easier to lay, skinny part goes down and fat part up, but it really does not mean anything structural, I appreciate it. thanks , mike
Every time Mike says “Old School” I drink a beer🍺
Thanks, sounds like a plan , lol, Mike