It's funny how nowadays should you want you want to learn anything, you can just go on youtube and find top notch professionals at any field. Thank you, Mike, for the lessons you give us!
Excellent video, even the end where you took the time to explain the tools used and your valuable tips on the need to practice first, before attempting to fix the actual problem area. Thanks for saving us thousands!
Currently doing carpentry/formwork for concrete on an elementary school here in Alabama, Maxwell Air Force Base...can’t tell you how much you have been apart of this job. Thanks so much.
Very inspiring video Mike! Not only are your videos instructional but also very motivational and creative. Love the idea about where to get sponges. It’s midnight here right now and after watching your video, I feel like going out and repairing my loose steps in the middle of the night.
Thx! Excellent tutorial! Watched it, did a little practicing, and then repaired a few of my front steps today. It’s not perfect, but will hold for over the winter. In the meantime I’ll be saving up to have a professional redo the entire project. 12 steps leading up to a 100 yr old cottage is best left to the pros. Thanks again!
Thank-you so much for these easy to understand videos! I appreciate how you show everything. Since I have never worked with cement before, this has been so helpful and reassuring. I have always wanted to do it, but was a little daunted by my almost total lack of knowledge. I recently got a job landscaping and the guy needs his slate sidewalk repaired, a few slates came loose. I'm going to do a few at a time, if it ever stops raining.
Thanks Mike. Really appreciate your important reminder to go practice and play with the cement first. Definitely going to do this before I tackle my cracked mortar flagstone right in front of the entrance to my house. Keep up the great work.
I fixed my front steps from watching your videos i put up a little video and mentioned you in comment that people should watch your videos for masonry repairs videos.
How would I be able to send you some photos of what I'm dealing with, so that you can tell me if I need to just put down cement, or if I need that wire mesh to solidify the stair treads?
Excellent video! I always find your explanations easy to understand and efficient. I cannot recall if I ever mentioned this, but I think you'd make a great teacher in the trade? Thank you.
Very helpful. I have a set of stairs in the back with several loose stone slab steps. Also, have a set of brick stairs with stone slabs that is falling apart. The cheeks are pulling away and the one on the left is also sinking.
It didn't look loose to me and the solution was so obvious!! Wasn't looking for this answer. My from door concrete step is 120 years old and cracked and very worn out. I'm thinking about finding the best way to repair it. So I gave to keep looking.
Hi Ekaterinburg, I have some videos out on, how I build stone steps, and how I repair concrete steps, there should be something in there that helps, thanks Mike
Hey Mike, love your vids. I have to do alot of repair work on my flagstone walkway next Spring. I have to clean it up first of debris and crumbling mortar before I start repairs. Is it o.k. to use a power washer or should I go with a dry vac and broom?
if i were 30 years younger Mike i would drive over and work as your tender for the summer for nothing and start to learn a nice career. nice video thanks
Hi Mike I really like the trick of putting the mud on afterwards to create the weathered look. How long do you wait to put the dirt/mud on and how long before you wash it off or sponge it off?
Hi Mike, what's the reason for not lathering the sides with cement and allowing some squeeze out when the stone is set down rather than pushing it down after the stone is set? For an amateur like myself it seems like that would be a faster approach?
Hi guy, sometimes when repairing something like that I want to make sure the stone is packed full, I guess you say you got to have a feel for it, but anything that works, thanks Mike
I have your next project! A 50s or 60s slate patio that needs to be repaired. The edges of the stone aren't straight, so I can't cut them. How should I try to free them? Or can I simply refill some of the missing/loose grout and call it a day?
Hi Christine, I have a playlist called " stone patio installation" Mike haduck, I show how I put them in and also point up, they should help, also "repoiting stone work", Mike haduck, thanks Mike
That step is Permanent now. I have an honest question. You always say .. you want it to stick, wet it. I agree with that completely. The other step video, you set all of them dry as a bone, and also used really dry mix. Is there a reason for this? I taught myself to Always dampen whatever it is I'm sticking in mud. Thanks Mike
I have to do this on my stoop. But I have slate flag stone type material. About an inch thick slate. Some one said landscape glue then cement as mortar in the seams. Thoughts?
If you paint sower milk on to the joints especially when patching old stone work it will blend in a lot quicker the moss and whatever grows on it a lot quicker from now the sower milk ..
Hi Luis, yes it is, I usually use portland, some will say s mortar, sometimes I will mix the two together, I hope it helps, 1 part cement 2 parts sand, thanks mike
Hi- just wondering what kind of cement to use for the stone steps repair. I have one loose step similar to the ones in the video to repair and wanted to try and do it myself. Thanks for the video
It's funny how nowadays should you want you want to learn anything, you can just go on youtube and find top notch professionals at any field. Thank you, Mike, for the lessons you give us!
Thank you Audrey, I appreciate the kind words, thanks Mike
Excellent video, even the end where you took the time to explain the tools used and your valuable tips on the need to practice first, before attempting to fix the actual problem area. Thanks for saving us thousands!
Thanks Ron, Mike
Currently doing carpentry/formwork for concrete on an elementary school here in Alabama, Maxwell Air Force Base...can’t tell you how much you have been apart of this job. Thanks so much.
Thanks Matthew, I appreciate it, thanks so much also, Mike
Matthew Mike is quite the mason. I just reparged my 100+year old cement foundation using his techniques and it turned out great.
Very inspiring video Mike! Not only are your videos instructional but also very motivational and creative. Love the idea about where to get sponges. It’s midnight here right now and after watching your video, I feel like going out and repairing my loose steps in the middle of the night.
Thanks Vijay, I’m sure you’ll do fine, thanks Mike
Thx! Excellent tutorial! Watched it, did a little practicing, and then repaired a few of my front steps today. It’s not perfect, but will hold for over the winter. In the meantime I’ll be saving up to have a professional redo the entire project. 12 steps leading up to a 100 yr old cottage is best left to the pros. Thanks again!
Thanks Barbara, mike
Thank-you so much for these easy to understand videos! I appreciate how you show everything. Since I have never worked with cement before, this has been so helpful and reassuring. I have always wanted to do it, but was a little daunted by my almost total lack of knowledge. I recently got a job landscaping and the guy needs his slate sidewalk repaired, a few slates came loose. I'm going to do a few at a time, if it ever stops raining.
Thanks Mary, I’m glad if it helps, thanks Mike
Thank you you are a great teacher
thanks candice, I appreciate it. mike
Your video‘ s are so great for me! When i work in my Garden, i always thinking of you . Thank you so much, lovely greats from Vienna Austria Michael
Thanks Candice, My grandmother was from Austria, I appreciate it, Mike
I absolutely love your channel Mike....
Thanks Chris, I appreciate it, Mike
Thanks Mike. Really appreciate your important reminder to go practice and play with the cement first. Definitely going to do this before I tackle my cracked mortar flagstone right in front of the entrance to my house. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, mike
That was excellent very on point no B.S.
Cheers 🇨🇦
Thanks AAP, Cheers, Mike
Just found you by looking up ideas to replace a couple of broken flagstone steps. All your tips are great and easy to follow. Thanks Much
Thanks Robert, Mike
@4:55 u say: got sponge out of neighbors car seat / couch when he was not looking.... Haha now that is a great Idea.... Thx...
Thanks John, I never know when people are listening, LOL, thanks Mike
Love your straight to the point no bs things to do and use.
Thanks, Mike
I fixed my front steps from watching your videos i put up a little video and mentioned you in comment that people should watch your videos for masonry repairs videos.
Thanks ranger, I appreciate it, Mike
I love it. Looks awesome!! Mike you are the man!! A true Renaissance Man!!!
Thanks Maddog,
You are my hero! The stone that you fixed in this video is nearly like my project, so I'm good to go. Love the "practice" advice!
Thanks Carolyn, Mike
How would I be able to send you some photos of what I'm dealing with, so that you can tell me if I need to just put down cement, or if I need that wire mesh to solidify the stair treads?
Incredibly helpful for the DIY’er
Thanks Brett, Mike
Wow, what a infestation of bugs on that porch! I love the mud technique, so very practical for a common problem. Thank you.
Thank you Denny, Yep lots of bugs, thanks Mike
Thanks again Mike very helpful info.
thanks col o'mara I always appreciate it. mike
Excellent video! I always find your explanations easy to understand and efficient. I cannot recall if I ever mentioned this, but I think you'd make a great teacher in the trade? Thank you.
Th and Marc, I appreciate the kind words, thanks Mike
We have a wobbly step *gasp* at our home and my dad is making me take care of it. Im so lost but hey this video helped a TON
Thanks Max, Mike
Thank you sir, you are a old soul. Good for you..
Hey Lindemberg, Thank you I hope so, like
Your video is extremely helpful. Thank you!
Thanks rzi, Mike
Yes Mike , you are a good men buddy
Thanks Marcio, Mike
another great video, Mike. Thanks. Keep them coming.
Thanks Steve I appreciate it, like
Very helpful. I have a set of stairs in the back with several loose stone slab steps. Also, have a set of brick stairs with stone slabs that is falling apart. The cheeks are pulling away and the one on the left is also sinking.
Thanks, mike
I'm from wilkes Barre twp, learned from some of the best over the last 20 years, would love to learn more from you. Love your style.
Thanks Joe, I appreciate it, like
Thanks for the video, you're an amazing teacher!
Thanks Steve, Mike
Mike is bad bad bad bad in his trades Mike i use that tile polybond it's amazing.
Thanks, Mike
Enjoyed again!
Thanks Thomas, Mike
Great video Mike! Any trips planned? I really love your videos on masonry from around the world.
Hi 8bit, I Still have four videos from my last trip so I’m gonna put on another castle video next week, thanks Mike
Great video! The info at the end was really helpful.
Thanks Tony I appreciate it, Mike
Great trick with the dirt
Thanks psycho, I learned from the old-timers, thanks Mike
Glad you survived the ants! I was getting worried. Good job as usual!
Thanks Mark I appreciate it, Mike
nice!! great job on the video
Thanks Sue I appreciate it, Mike
It didn't look loose to me and the solution was so obvious!! Wasn't looking for this answer.
My from door concrete step is 120 years old and cracked and very worn out. I'm thinking about finding the best way to repair it.
So I gave to keep looking.
Hi Ekaterinburg, I have some videos out on, how I build stone steps, and how I repair concrete steps, there should be something in there that helps, thanks Mike
Thank you!
Thanks Ace, mike
Another great job with great results! ....13
Thanks 13, I always appreciate it, Mike
Hey Mike, love your vids. I have to do alot of repair work on my flagstone walkway next Spring. I have to clean it up first of debris and crumbling mortar before I start repairs.
Is it o.k. to use a power washer or should I go with a dry vac and broom?
Hi, I can't say unless I was there to see it, I have a playlist "repointing stonework " or "stone patio installation "that should help, thanks, Mike
if i were 30 years younger Mike i would drive over and work as your tender for the summer for nothing and start to learn a nice career.
nice video thanks
Thanks Brian, it’s a nice treat to know, but there’s no rich Masons I appreciate it, thanks Mike
Good stuff ! Thx Mike
Thanks C, I appreciate it, Mike
Great job. Thanks
Thanks Francisco, I appreciate it, Mike
Hi Mike I really like the trick of putting the mud on afterwards to create the weathered look. How long do you wait to put the dirt/mud on and how long before you wash it off or sponge it off?
Hi Robert, when it gets hard enough without scarring it, even more the next day let it dry and sweep it off, as much as you need, thanks Mike
Hi Mike, what's the reason for not lathering the sides with cement and allowing some squeeze out when the stone is set down rather than pushing it down after the stone is set? For an amateur like myself it seems like that would be a faster approach?
He does it both ways, it is less messy this way though. It doesn't get the stone as dirty and makes sure that the space is packed full.
Hi guy, sometimes when repairing something like that I want to make sure the stone is packed full, I guess you say you got to have a feel for it, but anything that works, thanks Mike
I have your next project! A 50s or 60s slate patio that needs to be repaired. The edges of the stone aren't straight, so I can't cut them. How should I try to free them? Or can I simply refill some of the missing/loose grout and call it a day?
Hi Christine, I have a playlist called " stone patio installation" Mike haduck, I show how I put them in and also point up, they should help, also "repoiting stone work", Mike haduck, thanks Mike
That step is Permanent now.
I have an honest question. You always say .. you want it to stick, wet it. I agree with that completely.
The other step video, you set all of them dry as a bone, and also used really dry mix. Is there a reason for this? I taught myself to Always dampen whatever it is I'm sticking in mud.
Thanks Mike
Hi Adam, I almost always wet the back of the stone ,I just might not have shown it, thanks mike
I have to do this on my stoop. But I have slate flag stone type material. About an inch thick slate.
Some one said landscape glue then cement as mortar in the seams.
Thoughts?
Hi Michael, I have videos out on "repointing stonework" and "stone patio installation " all my tips and mixes are there, it should help, thanks Mike
If you paint sower milk on to the joints especially when patching old stone work it will blend in a lot quicker the moss and whatever grows on it a lot quicker from now the sower milk ..
Hi Andy, I never heard that one, but I believe you, thanks Mike
Thanks, its useful
Thanks James, Mike
This is the way
Thank Bee, Mike
Great vídeo ...Is the ciment mix 1 part ciment 2 part sand? Thanks luis
Hi Luis, yes it is, I usually use portland, some will say s mortar, sometimes I will mix the two together, I hope it helps, 1 part cement 2 parts sand, thanks mike
Hi- just wondering what kind of cement to use for the stone steps repair. I have one loose step similar to the ones in the video to repair and wanted to try and do it myself. Thanks for the video
Hi Kim, I show what I use in each circumstance, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck You said cement which is often used in a generic sense...did you in fact use cement...mortar...other patching substrate?
Hm, that mud is a good idea. Thanks Mike.
Thanks I appreciate it, like
Curious how you're handling the new osha silica standard requirements?
I fixed the step in china, I hope they don’t find out, LOL, Mike
Lmao- I'm a refractory guy- Silica crap is a pain- love your videos keep it up!!
Every time I see an old couch beside the road how I think of your sponges 😂
Thanks Jim, they work great, mike
Your dad must be nice! Mine would of charged me 100$ for that mudd lol!
Hi Gabe, he don,t no I took it, LOL, Mike
Animal Kingdom masonry repair
Hi Myron, anything that works, I appreciate it, Mike
Mike Haduck Masonry - That's not a dig on the quality of your work just all the insects. I know they come with the territory
The carpenter ants should be a worry for the homeowner. They were even crawling on the camera lens.
They know, thanks, mike
Does your dad have any mad left in his garden? 😂
Hi Barry, it's getting that way, lol, mike
Carpenter ants were all over the place
Hi Rhonda, yes they were, seems like I disturb them, thanks Mike
Never mind the steps, they have a carpenter ant problem!!!
That’s normal for our area they’re all over the place if they’re in the house and is getting bad then you got to worry, I appreciate it, Mike