REPOINTING STONE WORK (part 4 ) Mike Haduck steps

Mike Haduck shows his style of cement patch up of stone porch & step. All my videos are my ways and ideas I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help.

[@erickern6474]

finally re--laying front porch stoop and it's working out perfect due to this video. I'm sorry I just found your videos a few weeks ago. The steps have needed care for years.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Eric, check out my videos " concrete porch stoop" thanks Mike

[@trainingrevolution2031]

Great instructions Mike, really helpful post.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike,

[@edmallesaz]

Whoo boy, I'm 65 years of age, and I get to play in the mud today. Great tip on the 'mud bath' technique!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ed, Mike

[@whydoineedtohaveacct]

Hi Mike, i have a thing to add that you may find helpful, a pointer for pointing pun, i use a low psi (1600) low flow (1.2 gpm) pressure washer for getting the old out, done under control very effective, removes dust, removes hard tooling in the dried out joints, removes spritzer/mister except as needed, a 3 in 1 solution even, I've only spent a little over a year doing masonry repairs on own property but things moved much faster when i employed a pressure washer in my work, i employed this tactic after 2+ months of basement renovation on 2 basements and done with knowledge of how far is too far it saves time, thanks for your time in making these valuable videos and knowledge sharing!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks , I would say the biggest reason you don’t see me use pressure washer a lot is they make a mess, especially around muddy areas when you working, but if you got the time and conditions are right , your right they can be a big help, many times the owners might use one a day or two before I get there, thanks mike

[@kandykorn6136]

In the end, despite complaining about school, I really enjoyed going to school. Throughout my career I was continuously involved in continuing my education and striving to learn new skills and develop new hobbies and interests. Watching your videos has greatly increased my knowledge and skill regarding working with cement. I have been making my own custom materials using Portland Cement, Hydrated Lime, Masonry Sand, and a variety of gravel sizes from pea gravel to 1" Limestone. Recently, I have repaired(understanding that all repairs are temporary) the apron at my driveway, the curb along the frontage of my home, and painted the whole thing with Portland Paint.
It looks pretty damned good
My plumbing skills are very good and after working with cement I have determined that plumbing and the cement trades are very similar. Both trades require as much common sense as actual skill, and bad cement work isn't any better than bad plumbing.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Kandy, I makes sense to me, I agree, Mike

[@MediumHalf]

I love seeing the old school tricks you've got.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks. I know there is more as I go. mike

[@salgido]

great video! perfectly explained and demonstrated. Thank you Sir!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sal, Mike

[@Sensirebel]

Thanks again for the great tips Master Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sensi, Mike

[@markhenderson6198]

Your advice to me on mortar and sand worked out awesome Mike. Thank you for all the insight you provide.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mark, mike

[@joemommma6573]

you teach 100% the right way. you guys must have made more money back in the day. the people I've seen lately wouldnt even take time to do half of what u do. thanks mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks I appreciate it, mike

[@joemommma6573]

Mike Haduck Masonry i appreciate your knowledge. i just gotta squint sometimes to see the words if someone or something is white lol. take care mike

[@katmeyer55]

Beautiful! Great instructions, exactly what I needed to know. Thanks so much!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@tomnapper101]

Great job Mike old school 🍻🤞

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom, Mike

[@jeffoliviaproperties]

Mike, how do you feel about repointing stone with type s? I'm in North Carolina. Thank you.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jeff, in the masonry business your going to get a lot of different answers, personally I never had a problem, I got a whole playlist on " repointing stone work," thanks mike

[@dilbagbhatia9733]

Really awesome way to repair old stone

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@h.b2029]

Excellent. Very helpful. Thanks. God bless.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks HB, God bless, Mike

[@richardwright5410]

Nothing but a pro at work

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Richard, I fake it, mike

[@patrickpigeons1702]

Thanks Mike. Was wondering if there is a difference between the way you made the mortar using 1 bucket sand 1/2 bucket of Portland cement or the all ready mixed bag of mortar from a big box store? thanks Patrick

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, just a matter of preference, whatever works, thanks Mike

[@georgeksirakis8898]

Great video, I use a rubber mallet or another rock to tap the stone in to place , get rid of air pockets and make sure its seated right, also i come back later and pack the joints again with a thin piece of steel or broken tile...thanks for all your tips . what about keeping the job wet afterwards ,? what do you think?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi George, if is gonna be a hot day , I might cover it and wash it the next day, first day means lot, thanks Mike

[@dudeeronomy7979]

Awesome technique, thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dude, Mike

[@bigchiponmyshoulder7573]

Brilliant vid. Respect Sir

[@MikeHaduck]

IAppreciate it , Thanks mike

[@vgbr88]

Hi Mike, I'm hooked on your videos. My question is, I have stairs just like these that are about 55 years old & my problem is that the pitch on the top level is bad and the rain water is pooling and entering in/over the foundation; I want to remove the flagstone and redo them with the correct pitch, but none of the flagstone pieces are loose. Is it possible to remove the flagstone without damaging them or should i plan on buying new material? Thanks for your advice.

[@MikeHaduck]

Sometimes they come up whole and sometimes in pieces, depends on what's underneath, but it wouldn't hurt to shop around first to see if you can get replacements before you try, thanks mike

[@jimcramer9656]

Nice job. No big deal!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, Mike

[@jamiewatkinson4123]

Mike, I'm from Massachusetts, when I point stone, meaning granite cobblestone, etc no mortar just Portland and sand?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jamie, I did a series called " what cement should I use?" And I explain it the best I can, thanks Mike

[@jamiewatkinson4123]

@@MikeHaduck ty what should u charge for a 100 square foot section of brick that has to be repointed? I was told 10$ minimum a square foot. What do u think buddy

[@MikeHaduck]

@@jamiewatkinson4123 I never estimate by the square foot, I look at everything first and see what it takes, what can go wrong , consider what i did on similar jobs, and go from there, I hope it helps, mike

[@eschwarz1003]

A Great help

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@arkansas1313]

For large projects, is your mason sand removed/mined from bodies of water/rivers or is it a fine crushed man made product sieved to the required size?
You're a fine craftsman and you did a great job! The video was very enjoyable.
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[@MikeHaduck]

I would say it is fine crushed stone, washed, thanks mike

[@gbrescan777]

"Shove it in there, you see that? Wet it up a little bit so it sticks."

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mike

[@gbrescan777]

Love your work. A true master of your trade.

[@zwhkarampas202]

thanks Mike :)

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks anna, mike

[@zwhkarampas202]

:) !!!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks anna, mike

[@fm15243]

Dang maby that hard Sandy brown soil would have matched the old better! It looked a little too black

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Paula, no worries, it fades in very quickly, thanks Mike

[@mikelbhardin7202]

like your mid like you like your women "wet but a little chunky"
great work love your videos