POURING CONCRETE FOOTERS (Mike Haduck)

digging, forming and pouring a concrete footer. We had to find our heights for the block work and concrete, build our forms, and poured a concrete footer for a block garage, Mike Haduck, all my videos are my ways and ideas, I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help. www.amazon.com...

[@jadesystem]

This man has a lot of wisdom and discipline. Incredible skill and confidence of what experience and maturity brings. This amazing video has given me ideas on the base footing for a cinder block wall. Like fine wine, age gets better with refinements and character. Thanks for the great video.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks jade, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@caseykile5023]

thanks for your help and sharing your experiences. I've been doing masonry work for 23 years. i had 3 different bosses inside a 20 year period. now I have had my own business for 3 years. I have finally created customer support,and I'm saughtafter due to my quality of work and keeping my word. I was taught how to work hard,and then faster,no one told me how to apply it on my own to feed my kids,until now,thanks for the education. thank you Mr.hadduck

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Casey, these kind of comments make me feel I am on the right track, I appreciate, thanks, I hope I keep living up to it. mike

[@jimbrown7974]

I think you are a genius to put up a sample of how you want the footer and foundation wall to look. Doing that quickly communicates to everyone what the objective is . Keep up the great work !!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, I learned it from the old timers, thanks mike

[@LSteven2U]

HEY MIKE !!! BEST plain stated, laymans , NO Bullshit , this is how it should be done video with explanation ...... NEED YOU IN CONGRESS !! thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Lamont, I wouldn't do good there but I appreciate it. lol, thanks mike

[@T.E.P..]

The Mike Haduck Tailgate Reviews ..... my favorite part of the vids. Someone should compile all of them. Great great great. Hope your week has been good Dr. Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thor. Mike

[@pucketts57]

Thank you Mike . Been watching videos on pouring concrete footers for several days off & on
Youre actually the first one to explain things . I appreciate this a lot .

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Stuart, mike

[@freshimpactco.8698]

I have nothing but admiration and respect for Mike. If I ever get asked who taught me how I do my work I always give credit to him.
I love his videos and the way he teaches is just plain awesome.
Mike to me is the one and only mason I ever refer to when it comes to learning.
Hope you have a great day, mentor. Regards one of your apprentices 😊👍🏻

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Fresh, I appreciate the kind words,mike

[@RaniJ24]

Mike is a great teacher. I will never do any of this masonary work, but love watching his videos. I learn so much.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rani, Mike

[@bertdrake]

Thank you for sharing, I learned a few things here that I have not, from the other hundreds of concrete videos I been watching. So thanks for the added insight/commentary.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bert, mike

[@mcchupka9718]

Love it. Thanks Mike. Miss your videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks mcchupka,, Mike

[@aaronfurman8208]

Mike, I just wanted to say that this is one of the best and most simplistically informative videos I've ever seen on RUclips. It's refreshing compared to the usual videos where a young kid, guided by their experienced father, acts like they've got it all figured out at 21. Often, there are subtleties missing from their explanations because they're reading from a card, not speaking from experience, just to get likes and subscribers.
Your "I learned that this is my best way...take it or leave it" attitude is awesome. Thank you! I've been running projects to put myself through school and have been doing construction with my dad since I was 11. Now, I'm finally building my own home in the Colorado Rockies, and I'm doing it 100% on my own. The footer has been the one thing intimidating me, but your video really helped me overcome that fear. So, thanks again!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Aaron, I appreciate it, Mike

[@pianobar7801]

After watching your videos, I mixed some mortar with water and patched around my house. It worked out really well. Thanks and keep posting.👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

Code code code. We used to hand dig with no forms. Pounded small rebar in dirt for leveling. Then transit level each one. Drank bourbon.
Thanks mike from minnesota. Voteing red next tuesday.

[@das_it_mane]

Gotta account for the lowest common denominator. You might do it right, but plenty of people wouldn't if there wasn't a code.

[@JAMAEL89]

Thank you for the gift of education. Keep up the good work.

[@brackloon4584]

Great info about footings thanks, from Ireland!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks brack,, Mike

[@rudraprasad8650]

Thanks Mike still using these techniques!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rudra, Mike

[@bobbycarlucci6158]

Old school I like it a Transit haven't seen one of those on a job in a long time I'm an old concrete guy love you videos thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Bobby, I appreciate hearing that from a pro. mike

[@bobbycarlucci6158]

@@MikeHaduck Mike what state do you work in I just hit Salt Lake City tons of work here but just was wondering where you're at no hurry

[@-_.Nameyourcatdog._-]

Your chair idea just saved me money. I was going to buy the fancy ones. I know this is an old video but you broke it down into layman’s words and I don’t know why but I’m way more confident about doing my addition footings now. I have probably done 150hrs of research. This was by far the best plus building codes are very important for minimums. I’m going to go a little more that what they suggest but not something unnecessary

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kyle, Mike

[@kentdixon5716]

Hey Mike, I know this is an older video but really enjoy your explanation, and the way you do the dry setup, also the templates you use to show how things are done, same way I make parts for and construct my hot rod! thanks for posting.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kent. Mike

[@mark1952able]

I love your simple explanations as to what to do.....thanks a lot!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mark, Mike

[@mark1952able]

@@MikeHaduck I got a question Mike. What if you don't have a story pole?

[@CameronsCandorOriginal]

THIS is EXACTLY what I just spent over 3 hours trying to find. GREAT video!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Cameron, I am glad if it helps, Mike

[@solomcgriff9589]

Hey man I start a concrete footers job tomorrow and I don't know anything about them.... Until now!!! Thanks man, abc explanation not complicated at all, now I know a lil something and won't look like an idiot on my first day. Thanks again man!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Solo, I hope it all works out, thanks mike

[@Winter_IsHere]

You are a pioneer on RUclips videos. Quality from the beginnings. I might never build my house myself (still nice dream) but it is great to have all these videos ready if the opportunity arises. The repair videos are great too. One thing I walked away with is that the best retaining wall is none. I have property soon that has a slope. I will not build a retaining wall if really not needed. Flatten parts of the area and just make a sharper slope and put vegetation. Cheap, you loose a bit of space but it makes life so much easier.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks ke, very true about the retaining walls, none is better, Mike

[@lendavidhart9710]

Hey Mike Haduck, thanks for posting and sharing, l like your hand tamper “helper” he always holds the ruler straight and still, and he don’t give you no lip.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Len, very true, lol, mike

[@kentdixon5716]

Just went to your channel, love the old video clip from the 60,s I had a pickup just like that one!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks again Kent, mike

[@timdarmetko4039]

you make me more interested in masonry with every video. thanks again!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tim, Mike

[@villacoya]

I like the way you think, very simple and lots of experience, thank you for your time and such a nice informative video.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks villa, Mike

[@murraymetcalf-CA]

Really appreciated you bringing in some historical context ... the huge cathedrals built of massive, cut stones, all somehow leveraged into place without the use of modern day engineering, cranes and other powered machinery ... using raw man power, horse power and pure ingenuity. And still solidly standing many hundreds, maybe even a thousand (or more) years later. And the most important part ... the foundation ... the part that is (for the most part) invisible. Amazing to say the least.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Murray, mike

[@paulmartinez5944]

Omg thanks you for explaining the vertical rebard placement . It help me alot thanks again

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@thomassullivan6016]

Very pragmatic and in layman's terms , thanks friend 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thomas, Mike

[@bigal25938]

Concrete man and then saw you are a banjo picker too. Great stuff.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks bigal,, Mike

[@CharleswoodSpudzyofficial]

Fantastic video! Incredibly informative

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@robertcalamusso4218]

Mike. You are the best.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Robert, Mike

[@irenehernandez1842]

Wow!!! Your great at explaining things step by step. Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Irene, Mike

[@kandykorn6136]

Sure do appreciate this video because it answered some questions I had. I'm fixin' to build a stone wall that will have one ninety degree corner and several columns. It's not much at a total length of approx. thirty feet, but I want to do it right...so it will last. I'm using a white natural limestone rock. I have learned a ton of stuff watching Mike's videos. I now have a rock facing chisel, a few hammers of varying weights, and a brick hammer. I'm also building another wall utilizing new, and some used bricks, that I have been collecting for about two years. Once that wall four foot wall is around the perimeter of my rear deck and patio, I'm going to mix up the sand/topping myself, and finish the wall with either a Santa Barbara or Sand stucco texture, and then apply white Portland Cement finish. I just bought a new 1-9/16" High Output SDS Max type Rotary Hammer and a 1/2", a 5/8", and a 3/4" star tip masonry bit set...overkill? I'm thinking that making some holes for some pink fiberglass rebar will be a lot more fun than operating a 90lb. pneumatic jackhammer hooked up to a four cylinder Ford air compressor...busting bedrock for 12 hours a day in 95 degree Texas heat...'cause I've done that...but I was 19 years old then...and I'm 63 and minus one leg today.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kandy, I am sure the wall will come out beautifully, Mike

[@PRACTICALBUSHCRAFTSURVIVAL]

thank you . for the first time on youtube, your first to have made things so clear . know i understand

[@MikeHaduck]

I tried, I appreciate it , thanks mike

[@harris1234100]

I hope you make a video on the block, and brick work too, from that job! Great video Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

next will be how i squared it then the block plus pilasters and lentils, just waiting to finish the editing. I appreciate it, thanks mike

[@harris1234100]

Mike Haduck Thanks Mike!

[@williampockoski5029]

Thank you very much on your insight with installing footers, things have changed, I was doing this with my dad in the 50’s, yikes a little time has passed

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks William, yep, things changed, Mike

[@T.E.P.]

this is one of the better videos on how to

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thor, Mike

[@Vladimir9857]

Great work Mike l really appreciate your knowledge. Keep up the good work.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@dollyjohnson28]

Mike is one of my favorites because he explains things so clear without confusion! Much respect to mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks dolly, mike

[@juanmena1935]

excellent job mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Juan, mike

[@lennygriffin4464]

Extremely knowledgeable!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lenny, Mike

[@joshm5156]

Honest mike has his paws in everything.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi MD, all I can say is don,t try to borrow money from him, lol, mike

[@MusicEffekt]

Very helpful and instructive videos. Many thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Frederick, mike

[@coollasice4175]

Dang. Looks like a big job. It's good seeing you haven't slowed down too much.

[@MikeHaduck]

it was four months ago, I know it was my last block job, can't do it anymore but glad I got the whole project on video, thanks mike

[@olddave4833]

I like the way you do things, I'm sort of old to(81 in Jan.) and do things just about the same way, that dry run is fool proof. I have to lay about 1250 blocks in the spring if I'm still here and my thumbs will work for me one more time. cheers.. I also build the corners and carry then down in the hole.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks old dave, I appreciate hearing that from a man with experience, Mike

[@brucebacon6507]

We like Mike, Mike is best at less is more, TY

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bruce, Mike

[@usmcmpd]

Thanks Mike this was a very good knowledge base video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks james, mike

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

Great video as always

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gypsy, Mike

[@susannesheffer1848]

i like this guys attitude. nothing fancy. get the job done.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Suzanne, keeping it simple, I appreciate it. mike

[@paulrovira873]

Thank you you’re knowledge is very helpful

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, Mike

[@anri1255]

Very good explanation

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks ,Mike

[@SolarDrew]

Good video Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Drew, Mike

[@rhodesback]

Love your work, wish you were in my neck of the woods!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@mattr.9167]

I like your work.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Matt, Mike

[@gregorypaulino8842]

This is very helpful.sometimes it’s best explained in these types of demonstration to first time DIY...
Thnx! 😀✅👍🏻

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gregory, Mike

[@BruceWayne-mb4hk]

Thank you for explaining this step by step.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bruce, Mike

[@Ar_truth445]

Thank so much for this video i had learn a lot ..blessings

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, God bless. Mike

[@georgeomalley6066]

Brilliant video, Love Your Sense of Humour, People Take Life to Seriously, Stop what your doing, Sniff the Flowers, Look @ the ☁️, See the Wood for the 🌲

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks George, I agree, Mike

[@MelodiesMotivation]

Wow never ever seen it done like this. I do structural concrete on west coast I hear an accent here. Good job nonetheless.
It's a footer :) love it
We call it a footing

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks nik, I appreciate that, mike

[@albertforlini979]

Great demonstration /tutorial ,Mike .

[@MikeHaduck]

I appreciate it, thanks mike

[@thegreatecb]

Looks like a lot of extra work. I've been a laborer on several footing jobs. The guy would just paint out the lines from the blueprint, start digging it with the track-hoe, and I'd shoot grade for him as we went. There were no form boards, we used the dirt banks as our form. Then tie the re-bar in, put it up on chairs, go back and put grade stakes in for our concrete height, and pour it.

[@MikeHaduck]

I agree, but they will not let us do that here, "new codes" thanks mike

[@freethinkerofny9187]

Thank you for the videos, your information has helped me a lot!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I am glad when they help, mike

[@vicktor440]

Great video....Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@thedistrict6466]

So, after watching all of Mike's videos, the main thing to know is "everybody does it differently". A long as you know that you should be able to do 90% of what Mike does.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi The District. also lots of different techniques in different areas of the country, what works in Florida does not work in Alaska, I appreciate it. thanks, mike

[@normanharley9368]

I love watching your videos... keep up the great work 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks norman, mike

[@JahStyles]

great education here. thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sabmatic, mike

[@suep4530]

Interesting as always :-) I see Honest Mike is on the job again lol

[@MikeHaduck]

yep , I can't be too serious, lol mike

[@dietpiediaries6287]

Ur an amazing teacher!!! I'm fascinated now

[@MikeHaduck]

I am just passing along what I learned from the old timers, thanks mike

[@dietpiediaries6287]

+Mike Haduck hi mIke! I was wondering also do u have an email I can reach u at for some ideas. Thanks!

[@genollanas2110]

Mike, why did you put that rebar into the foundation you’re pouring next to? What about letting Concrete float?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi geno, I let concrete float on sidewalks, pads, patios etc, foundations and structural concrete is a whole different ball game, thanks Mike

[@sandywjo5]

Great video! We had to dig out an old footer for a basketball pole. The hole is the correct size needed for the new footer, but the top 12 inches is too large because we had to dig out dirt around old to jack hammer it out. Can we just secure a form at the top half and pack dirt tightly around it and pour?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Sandy, I couldn't say unless I was there to see it, Mike

[@richardheinen1126]

Honest Mike must be the mob boss in your area, looks like he controls everything 🤣

[@drumtwo4seven]

Very good 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@wrightheights7419]

Hey mike, question about the metal wiring that is laid after the first course of block in this video. But it’s only toward the corners of the course ? Just for additional strength and code ? Starts at 8:30 seconds. Thanks so much for your videos. You have inspired so many.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi ,This was a unique building because it was in a flood zone and we took extra precautions to make sure it didn't move, more than code and filled solid, Thanks Mike

[@jamesbooth4239]

Thanks Mike your videos have helped me
I’m building a new house and workshop in Germany, the house will be a prefabricated house and that will be done by a company
I will clear the land for the 12 meter X 6 meter work shop I will make a footer to sit it on and I will place 30cm of sand and lay 50x50 pavers instead of pouring cement as the price of cement is high.
I was thinking of mixing the cement using a mixer myself will this be a problem as I will have to pour it a bit at a time.
I could get a truck close to the area if that would be best.. what should I do
I’m from Oregon and I loved your video about using pavers/ stones instead of cement our driveway is 32 meters long and it is all pavers
Jim

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jim ,I can't say , it's up to inspectors and codes anymore, I just show what I did in certain situations, thanks Mike

[@terrybell3298]

Love your videos you explain everything detail so even i get it love the the square you made out of plywood worked great for me thank you God Bless.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Terry, God bless also. mike

[@meyer7312]

Love you Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Meyer. Mike

[@jonathansepulveda3617]

awesome video. thanks. I feel confident to do my own footer now!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jonathan, I hope in some way it helps, thanks, mike

[@canvasbackawnings7900]

Thank you for explaining the right way

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@mppetrikas4919]

Great video! Does the vertical rebar every 4 ft have to be tied into the horizontal bar sitting on the chairs? I thought they did. Maybe Florida, where I am located, is different code. Please keep making these.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi MP, you got to do what the inspector says, I film my work so everyone knows it was done, personally I can't see how a piece of wire holding the rebar will make a difference, is mostly for infections purposes, thanks Mike

[@patkeen307]

wow thanks for the response, its actually a 3ft by 3ft cement slab at the,bottom of some steps that cracked and raised up on one so I put a layer ( 1 55lb bag) on it and it looks good but isnt level or pitching away as much as id like so i figure one 25lb bag should do it.

[@MikeHaduck]

I am sure you got the ideas,, you can always rip it out and do it again, no worries, thanks mike

[@VenturaIT]

Thanks for all the great videos... so this is a compound concrete block wall? Do you pour concrete down the space between the two concrete blocks? Is there a video about the compound block walls? I was thinking about how to make a really thick bunker type storm shelter using concrete blocks... it would also be cool to know how to make an all brick house up to code in the modern days. But can you show us how to make compound block walls of various types? And what about dry stack?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Ventura, I have a whole playlist " block laying, Mike haduck" I show what went on that footer, thanks Mike

[@davem3789]

Just found your videos and subscribed. Great practical and detailed info! Like the concrete guy with the Louisville gear!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks David, I appreciate it. mike

[@GreatFutureBand]

Can anyone provide advice on how to pour concrete footers in sections, so that it can be handled by a single individual?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Greg, everything depends on what your doing, best to get the help and do it one shot but in certain cases I always let the rebar stick out a few feet, thanks Mike

[@GeoManTips]

Good work

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Geo, Mike

[@robertcalamusso4218]

Thx

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Robert, Mike

[@RedBeardCarpentryWoodworks]

Great video lots of useful info here!! Thx for SHARING!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Red Beard, I appreciate it. mike

[@LW0981]

Great video

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I appreciate it. mike

[@iknowaguy1564]

hahaha! Honest Mikes concrete. Honest mike is always causing a ruckus!

[@MikeHaduck]

Yep that’s Mike is always onto something, thanks Mike

[@rereficoli4983]

I'm a layman/do-it-yourselfer who is interested in construction, and I try to read up on it. I like your no-nonsense videos. I have always understood that steel reinforcements should be completely encased in concrete so they don't rust from the outside, in. So when I do projects like walkways or retaining walls, I go to the effort to suspend the rebar or wire. I guess my question is, are those "chairs" steel, and is it okay to just set them on the ground to hold up the rebar? Thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Re, for hundreds of year there was no rebar and no concrete tucks and their work is there for years gone by, rebar is a new thing and no matter what anybody says sooner or later it will rot away no matter what you do,, I got to do a video on that, thanks mike

[@GreatTheMacedonian]

In Australia Footer are wrapped in Bulders Plastic to protect from soil moisture also on on bottom we lay crash rock helps with drainage and leveling

[@MikeHaduck]

Howdy Great, I know everywhere is different for sure and lot of things work for the better in different areas, no worries there, thanks mike

[@GoldsConcrete]

Great stuff ! We're looking to do more informative and breakdown videos as well !

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@Maintenance63]

Where have you been all my life? I will be watching your video's from now on. We are on the same page. Thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks rich, I appreciate it. mike

[@jzman6330]

Well explained

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks J, mike

[@hoochipappie75]

very helpfull...you do great work

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I hope it helps , mike

[@freddyv7546]

great video.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Fred, I appreciate it. mike

[@ryanstevens1855]

You have excellent videos. Really informative stuff man. I appreciate it.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Ryan, I appreciate it, mike

[@ryanstevens1855]

Mike Haduck Masonry can you recommend a mortar mix I can use to fix my front porch? I live in Youngstown, OH. The mortar in between the bricks is washed away and its like loose. I think I could fix it myself.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Ryan, I can not say over the internet but I would not doubt a pre mix "S" mortar would be fine, check out my my "How I lay brick videos," and I would do some practicing with some old brick before doing the real fix. I hope it helps, thanks mike

[@ryanstevens1855]

Mike Haduck Masonry ok. I thought of taking some pics of the job and emailing it to Quikrete or one of the manufacturers and having them recommend what product to use.

[@sonnynguyen135]

Good video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sonny, mike

[@tumalditamadresita]

Awesome videos thanks alot

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I appreciate it. mike

[@Cp3659]

The addition is bigger than my entire house

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Chaz, Mike

[@cammy470]

very interesting, are footers and slabs built differently? like i see people put rock down and compact it and then the pour the concrete for slabs.

[@MikeHaduck]

yep, another way to do it, thanks mike