PORTLAND CEMENT USE "COMMENTARY) Mike Haduck

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
  • I did a video on explaining the basic uses of Portland Cement in my business and how I use it. All my videos are my ways and ideas, I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help and advice.
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  • @billwilliams4877
    @billwilliams4877 10 месяцев назад +16

    This is what RUclips is supposed to be. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Mike. God bless the old timers.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks Bill, God bless, Mike

    • @Curious-Mr.-Lee
      @Curious-Mr.-Lee 20 дней назад

      It still is this way. Your algorithm is your fault.

  • @pauljimenez6594
    @pauljimenez6594 Год назад +6

    Thanks Mike, over the years I've been watching your vids. The knowledge I gained has helped me through the past several years. I do my own home improvement and repair. I've repaired a old foundation on a very old house 🏚, repaired a walkway up my yard and now going to try and resurface my back yard with Portland. Thanks You for all the information!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks Paul, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

  • @flavacreations
    @flavacreations 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you bro your very informative with concrete appreciated

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks flav,, Mike

  • @saviotoronto358
    @saviotoronto358 Год назад

    good round up and nice wall

  • @jerrymorgan2769
    @jerrymorgan2769 Год назад +1

    I've also watched Mike's Chevy truck ...info.. currently I have a 1995 Chevy truck and am rebuilding about 100% myself am a Retired Machinists and a family owned machine shop since 1975...am a online transmission student at 60 years of age......and going to carb and HEI DISTRIBUTOR AND ROLLER CAM AND VORTEC HEADS OF 1996 TO A 1995....AM AT MY SALVAGE YARD DAILY AT SUMMERTIME....I LOVE TECHNOLOGY....AND HAVE STUDIED for years....I guess Mike was happy with a two barrel carb....I love those older trucks ya bet

    • @jerrymorgan2769
      @jerrymorgan2769 Год назад +1

      Indianapolis Indiana

    • @jerrymorgan2769
      @jerrymorgan2769 Год назад +1

      Ya can .........put those vortec cam roller camshaft in those older Chevy trucks...and roller lifters...too.
      I get my roller camshaft at my salvage yard because they roll and wear isn't that much at all so.
      Run... Diesel 10w 40..oil in those older trucks.
      Add STP OIL TREATMENT....a day before a oil change...
      Because oil companies have removed zinc...from motor oil rummer I've heard of.....and Stp and Lucas has zinc in the treatment....but don't leave it in a motor....add before a oil change....but yes vortec heads and vortec roller camshaft will make a older Chevy truck run great.
      Instructions are on utube..... difficulty isn't all that much.
      Good to have a older trucks running great as gasoline won't be forever no
      That's my Portland ...for...now

    • @jerrymorgan2769
      @jerrymorgan2769 Год назад +1

      Vortec camshaft and engines heads begin in 1996..
      And they can go on early 1980s 350s
      I would remove anything above 1998 far as Vortec to older Chevy 350s

    • @jerrymorgan2769
      @jerrymorgan2769 Год назад +1

      Indianapolis Indiana...God bless USA

    • @jerrymorgan2769
      @jerrymorgan2769 Год назад +1

      And a HEI DISTRIBUTOR....also.... however most 1980s have the HEI DISTRIBUTOR.....

  • @Nunya_Binness
    @Nunya_Binness Год назад

    Great info! Thanks!

  • @charlesviner1565
    @charlesviner1565 Год назад

    I heard aboutMASON WORK on the Portland Cement Association website, long time ago 🖐👍✌,thanks for the video 🧱👍

  • @ATOMIKAGE
    @ATOMIKAGE Год назад +36

    Hello, Mike and happy new year to you and the family. This 24 minute video is the quintessential master class on masonry. Thank you for sharing all your years of craftsmanship. Looking forward to many more of your videos in 2023. Be well.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад +1

      Thanks Philip, Happy New Year, Mike

  • @robertyerry8118
    @robertyerry8118 Год назад +4

    Your videos are Awesome Mike , Thank you for all of the tips and knowledge Man.

  • @patrickkeschl596
    @patrickkeschl596 Месяц назад +2

    I live in the Lehigh Valley. We have a lot of Cement plants around here. A big name is Heidelberg. My dad worked for Allentown Cement Company for many years before retiring. I have never learned as much about how to use cement than your videos. I love your RUclips channel. Thank you! Hope all is well for you in sunny Florida. Enjoy your retirement.

  • @ncompletedapoet4611
    @ncompletedapoet4611 Год назад +11

    Professor Haddock I've watch all your videos at least 3 times a piece. You are extremely knowledgeable with anything cement and everything Portland. I'm proud of y'all!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks for the kind words, thanks Mike

  • @BEERLIGHTBROKER
    @BEERLIGHTBROKER Год назад +5

    The state of Oregon annually begs Mike to relocate there.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад +3

      Thanks For the offer but I actually started living in Florida, lol, Mike

    • @BEERLIGHTBROKER
      @BEERLIGHTBROKER Год назад +1

      @@MikeHaduck Oregon will miss you Mike.

  • @tofan2622
    @tofan2622 Год назад +7

    I remember the China and Scandy visit videos when they came out and the finding of how they all did their sidewalks and how astonishing it was. Mike is a great honest person. Word to the wise, granite blocks for where water touches is what the lesson was if I remember right. Love it!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks Tofan, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

  • @hinternsaubachel5109
    @hinternsaubachel5109 Год назад +6

    Happy New Year Mr. Haduck! This in-depth video on Portland Cement keeps it simple yet says so much. Thanks for taking the time to teach us. Cheers Charles

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks Charles, Happy New Year, Mike

  • @scotts.2624
    @scotts.2624 Год назад +4

    In St Louis Mo we use type N for pointing. Most of our bricks are 100+ years old and have a hard face but softer core. It breaks my heart when I see someone who pointed with portland. It pops the brick face off during winter and leaves the soft core. On the old buildings they use O when pointing as the brick was fired some 200 years ago. We can also get lime since many of the hoses have lime plaster on the inside of the brick wall and the inner walls & celling on the oak lath. If you ever want to see some amazing beautiful brick work come to St Louis we have some of the best in the country.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад +1

      Hi Scott, I got a video out called " Lime , mortar or portland " what should I use?, I think I say it best there, thanks Mike

  • @emilgrigorescu8282
    @emilgrigorescu8282 Год назад +6

    Sir you are a gift to the world!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks Emil, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

  • @Kathleen253
    @Kathleen253 Год назад +2

    Thanks for the scripture Mike, we need more food for thought in this crazy world.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад +2

      Thanks Kathleen, I appreciate hearing that, I consider it a seed for those who don't know the Bible, Mike

  • @ziemianin
    @ziemianin 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you Mike. You've given me the courage to do some stonework. ♥ wish me luck!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks ziemian,, I am sure you will do fine, Mike

  • @freightgod
    @freightgod Год назад +3

    In my America we take three weeks vacation after digging the hole. Happy new year!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks Paul, lol, Happy new year, Mike

  • @jeffdeluca1153
    @jeffdeluca1153 Год назад +2

    Mike thank you! It no doubt takes considerable effort to make these very fact filled videos for us. This guy right here for one, is highly appreciative! Be Blessed brother.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад +1

      Thanks Jeff God bless, Mike

  • @siscokid5272
    @siscokid5272 Год назад +2

    Awesome information you got me interested in mason work, I resurfaced my steps and Portland painted my sidewalk. The neighbors thought it was new concrete. Thanks for everything I do these projects with my two teenage sons, we are learning together.👍

  • @kccooks3821
    @kccooks3821 9 месяцев назад +1

    What is your choice for making a counter top? Like in a kitchen?

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  9 месяцев назад

      Hi kc, my choice would be real granite, thanks Mike

  • @RickRaulston
    @RickRaulston Год назад +1

    Best explanation yet Mike!
    Thank you, and God bless you my brother in Christ!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад +2

      Thanks Rick, God bless, Mike

  • @zacharysimone5817
    @zacharysimone5817 Год назад +1

    hey mike! i'm 41 and lifelong contractor of all sorts. i have gotten into stone work on my personal property, and needed to figure out how to mortar this stuff. being that i am in Lebanon, right down the road from you apparently, i found my critical local advice.
    i am working with mountain stone from my family's land on the first ridge mountain before blue mountain, little mountain. in addition to the endless supply of that stuff, i also purchased some beautiful white limestone from a barn building demolition in lancaster county. more than half of those blocks were facing pieces, really nice stuff. and i have also been picking stone from the quitipalihila creek- which i think was an old canal- back behind carmeuse lime in anville. its crazy, im picking blue limestone blocks right from the creek.. haha.
    anyway, you got me going man, and i appreciate it. i would love to come meet you for a coffee sometime! cheers!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi Zach. Thanks for the offer, I moved to Florida, but I am sure you will do fine, thanks Mike

  • @michaelhaiducek2648
    @michaelhaiducek2648 Год назад +1

    Why is Portland so Expensive lately?

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад +1

      Hi Michael, gov spending and policy which causes inflation, can't think of a better answer, lol, Mike

  • @LarsJAas
    @LarsJAas Год назад +2

    We open holes and take vacation in Europe/Scandinavia too. :) Wishing you a great new year!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks Lars, I heard that, lol, Happy new year, thanks, Mike

  • @AverageBearChannel
    @AverageBearChannel 3 месяца назад +1

    An absolute wealth of knowledge

  • @michelesmith1566
    @michelesmith1566 Год назад +1

    This was probably the best video I have seen in a very long time. Thanks for all the great information. You explained things in such a great way and easy to understand!

  • @reaper-sz5tm
    @reaper-sz5tm Год назад +1

    I’ve been following your channel for several years, I just painted my concrete sidewalks with Portland and then I had to fix a cracked concrete pad with some Portland, cost me $17. You’ve taught me everything!

  • @spkay31
    @spkay31 11 месяцев назад +1

    I really appreciate your videos. Sharing your knowledge of a lifetime (well, second gen as well!) of commercial masonry work is so valuable to the DIY homeowner who needs to use cement, mortar, etc. for projects and maintenance work! Knowing what the best approach to take and what mix/product to use is more than half the battle! Plus I love to hear the eastern PA accent!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks spkay,, Mike

  • @roccoconte2960
    @roccoconte2960 Год назад +1

    Hi Mike I watch your videos over and over never get tired of them , you do a great job and it's easy to tell you love your work.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks Rocco, Happy New year, Mike

  • @cfox7811
    @cfox7811 Год назад +1

    Thanks to you Mike I have had no problems with my older home projects from walls, to stair repairs, to foundation work.
    Many many thanks from a rookie in Canada ~

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks C, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

  • @rbrazz
    @rbrazz Год назад +1

    ..who wants to come back from vacation and dig a hole. No matter what material I'm working with, I've always got a bucket of Portland on the truck. Magic stuff. Happy New Year Mike! Auguri!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks R, Happy New Year, Mike

  • @qwe70177
    @qwe70177 Год назад +1

    Hi, my dad watches and loves all of your videos and uses them to help him, we all appreciate you being here and sharing your ways 😄

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks, I appreciate it, Mike

  • @T.E.P..
    @T.E.P.. Год назад +1

    I love it when you make these vids and explain the mystery around cement ... a HUGE learning experience. Happy New Year Mike! Thanks again for allll the vids during 2022.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks Thor, Happy new year, Mike

  • @jerrymorgan2769
    @jerrymorgan2769 Год назад +1

    But vortec heads at a salvage yard...1996 to 1999

    • @jerrymorgan2769
      @jerrymorgan2769 Год назад +1

      It's very common to get cracked heads....so good luck if your hunting them... however inspection before purchasing ya can get lucky and find a good set

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад +1

      Thanks, Mike

  • @Godis3inOne
    @Godis3inOne 6 месяцев назад

    So can you use just Portland cement to cover old tile. I used this special cement blend with a brush to adhere to existing old epoxy bath tub. Then I primed and painted it with wall paint. Then I faux painted it to look like marble. It's held up for 12 years. Now, could I just use plain portland cement the same way? The cement blend I used costs $160 for a 40 pound bag. Quite a bit higher than portland cement. Could the cement blend I am using be some sort of plaster? Does that use portland cement, too?

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  6 месяцев назад

      Hi, I only used the Portland paint as an old school depression Era fix to save money. It's only a covering, I would talk with the folks at the paint store, thanks Mike

  • @Eger118877
    @Eger118877 Год назад +1

    Mike, until I found your channel, I would have never attempted any type of masonry. I always felt like it was just too far beyond my grasp of capabilities. Thank you for breaking things down and helping us understand what's going on beneath the surface, no pun intended.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks 814, I appreciate it, Mike

  • @T.E.P.
    @T.E.P. Год назад +1

    Absolutely a superb video … incredibly informative… thanks again for all the vids

  • @maxg9999
    @maxg9999 Год назад +1

    Hey mike hope all is well happy new year. I’m a 32 year old mason from chester county pa I’m starting to put up some videos. I’ve been watching you for a long time and love your work. Thanks for inspiring me to continue in the trade and to put out some videos. Thanks for all you do

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks Max, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

  • @clintprice2123
    @clintprice2123 Год назад +1

    Happy New Year Mike! May it be healthy, happy and prosperous! Looking forward to many new videos this year.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks Clint, Happy New Year, Mike

  • @CJINW
    @CJINW Месяц назад

    I am working on a 500sqft patio. Quartzite 3/8” - 1/2” thick. I have similar weather in northern PA. Using 1 part portland and 2 sand. Per your recommendation. I also followed your suggestion about grouting as I lay the stone down, I am trying to keep it clean, and I wire brushed it the next day however, it looks like there are still some areas that have cement on the stones. Again, the stone is extremely hard. Should I use a diluted Mirotic acid 1:10? What do you suggest?
    Love you videos!!!!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Месяц назад

      Hi, usually you will have a film and then after the whole patio is done I use a light acid wash but ,I would do a little sample area first, if the area was sponge well at first cleaning you should have no problem, thanks Mike

  • @BlackMan614
    @BlackMan614 Год назад +1

    Straight portland cement is not easy to find at the big box. I have to go to my local hardware store.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi, I have noticed that in Florida, thanks Mike

  • @margaretingleby679
    @margaretingleby679 13 дней назад

    Thanks Mike , you explain things well , a bricklayer once told me that mortar was not to stick the bricks together , but to keep them apart .....what ? ...a garden wall will support itself with gravity , but each brick has different dimensions so a course of mortar is needed to compensate the irregularities to stay with the string line itherwise the wall would be higgly piggly .

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  13 дней назад +1

      Hi Margaret, that's a way to look at it, thanks Mike

  • @maddog8148
    @maddog8148 Год назад +1

    Happy New Year Mike!!

  • @explorationuk6737
    @explorationuk6737 Год назад +1

    Happy new year Mike.. peace n love from Cumbria UK 🇬🇧 ❤️

  • @darscassel
    @darscassel 8 дней назад

    Help. Whats the mix to use between limestone patio pavers. Pretty big gaps since it was pressure washed.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  7 дней назад

      Hi, check out my videos ,"stone patio installation " I show all the repairs, usually, in ne pa I use 2 sand to 1 portland, but down south it's diffrent, thanks Mike

  • @workingshlub8861
    @workingshlub8861 22 дня назад

    wait a minute..are you saying the USA is not efficient at public works repairs??? im shocked lol

  • @AverageBearChannel
    @AverageBearChannel 3 месяца назад

    Question for you - planning a DIY pour for a few backyard steps and small pad, is standard quickrete ok or should I be using portland with a 1-2-3 mix?

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  3 месяца назад

      Hi, I usually add a good trowel full of Quikrete is those instances, my opinion, but I have videos on that too, thanks, Mike

  • @lucarvian
    @lucarvian 2 месяца назад

    Mike, I have used your portland paint techique on porch, steps and walls. Thank you. Repairing about 14" of exposed concrete the width of my garage floor (about 16'), that is the strip from the driveway to just inside to where the garage door lands because of spalling. Rest of my floor is covered in plastic perforated floor tiles, so don't really care about the concrete under there (sealed it a couple of years ago). I ground it all down smooth, have a few minor cracks and pock marks. I want to seal it with a penetrating masonry sealer, but first, want the concrete to look uniform, so was thinking the portland paint approach, wait 30 days, then apply the sealer. Do you think the portland and water paint will hold up to to the tires when I park my car in the garage?

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  2 месяца назад

      Hi, it's just a covering, I don't use it for inside garage floors, I might fill the holes and cracks but would usually paint it with a garage floor product, thanks Mike

  • @squests3139
    @squests3139 24 дня назад

    I want to refinish a step with portland. Do you think I should wait 30 days to before putting some type of sealant on it. From Delaware

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  24 дня назад

      Hi squests, ,, I have a whole playlist on concrete step repair, I show what I do and why, I hope it helps, thanks Mike

  • @claudiaphillips115
    @claudiaphillips115 Год назад

    HELP! Hi Mike, I’m Claudia from San Antonio, Texas and it’s been over 100 degrees F ☀️🔥 everyday for a while now and I’m melting 🫠 lol I love watching your videos but I need yr help. I’m attempting to fix the foundation on my house 😬 The outside layer is cracking and falling apart, I believe it’s called parging. I’m going to try to do the 1 part Portland and 2 parts sand unless you think I should do something different for my area? Also, what kind of sand do I purchase. I only see 2 options at Lowes and Home Depot which are play sand, all purpose sand. I don’t want to mix in the wrong thing, thanks!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi Claudia, I have a whole playlist called " foundation repair " Mike haduck, I show what I used in each circumstance, thanks Mike

  • @JohnAvantiBK
    @JohnAvantiBK Год назад

    HNY23 Mike thank you for an interesting video. Merry Christmas...

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад +1

      Thanks John, Merry Christmas, Mike

  • @Suzyt-h1c
    @Suzyt-h1c 11 месяцев назад

    Mike you make everything so much easier to understand...love your videos! I have a specific question about what proportion of sand to Portland that you would suggest for the floor of a fireplace?

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  11 месяцев назад

      Hi user, most would use firebrick, some use fireclay ,some use portland and sand, I have used 2 sand to one Portland for the joints but fire will eventually eat everything up, it depends on what you are building it for, where, what and why, thanks Mike

  • @charleswitt8106
    @charleswitt8106 Год назад +1

    Mike can you tell us why we do not build bridges and walls out of stone anymore? Here in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania there are many examples of these types of structures made with sandstone that are in great shape after 100 years or more. Modern concrete seem to deteriorate after 50. I believe the Old School way was better!

    • @tofan2622
      @tofan2622 Год назад

      Its called dirty capitalism and guaranteeing yourself a job.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi Charles, most stone quarries disappeared with the development of concrete, it is mostly over with but I am trying to keep it alive, thanks Mike

  • @getchucked1135
    @getchucked1135 9 месяцев назад

    This video was great thanks. I'm filling a lathe bed casting to increase rigidity, so I was hoping for a overview of the different mixes maybe even some background glad I landed on this video very entertaining.

  • @elbuggo
    @elbuggo Год назад

    Around here, 4500psi concrete is supposed to be frost proof, and 4800psi is both frost and salt proof. Probably need some real curing time to get that strength I fear.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi elb, I can't say I seen any concrete that was frost proof, weather will get to it eventually, but thanks, Mike

  • @larryseibold4287
    @larryseibold4287 Год назад

    Hi Mike, I thought lime was added to make the mix sticky, and "mortar" was basically a sand mix of Portland cement. Do i have those both wrong?
    What do you use as a primer coat and a top coat when fixing old horizontal concreate?

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi Larry, I show what I use in each of my videos, but for a better understanding of cement products, I got a video out called" lime ,mortar or portland " what should I use?, thanks Mike

  • @blessed2878
    @blessed2878 Год назад

    Mike I watched one of your videos on painting sidewalk with portland cement, sand & glue & you painted it with a brush. Can you please give me link or title of that video as want to show it to my guy who’s going to do my sidewalk? All the ones I’m finding now show you using quickrete & want the one with portland mixture hand brushed. Thank you cuz really need this done!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi Brenda, it was resurface concrete driveway, but remember it a quick patch and fix before replacing, or just a covering, sometimes it has to be redone every spring, depending on the weather, thanks Mike

  • @Richard-qs8dn
    @Richard-qs8dn Год назад

    We know how to make it easy in Scandinavia. And long lasting. At least it used to be like that.
    You got it spot on Mike.
    //Richard

  • @flyguy5941
    @flyguy5941 Год назад

    Mike, what do you think about using a “sealant” on driveways, sidewalks, or steps? Does it help and what type sealants would you use? Many thanks!!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад +1

      Hi flyguy, it depends on who you talk to, in my area sealants are slippery especially in the winter, thanks Mike

  • @stephengorman3368
    @stephengorman3368 Год назад

    Hello. I was told about from a customer I'm doing work for I'd like to talk with you about rebar and my experience with it

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi Stephen, I only show in my videos what and where I use it. I do have a video, should I use rebar, yes or no? Mike haduck, that might help. Thanks Mike

  • @Pang-nn4eq
    @Pang-nn4eq 11 месяцев назад

    I don't understand why you don't use concrete pavers to make sidewalks. Much easier to repair and they're more resistant to water.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  11 месяцев назад

      Hi Pang, I have a video out called "sidewalks ( old school vrs. New school) Mike haduck, that might help, thanks Mike

  • @gypsydildopunks7083
    @gypsydildopunks7083 Год назад

    Will swine blood really make it hydration proof? I saw that on the "History" channel years and years ago. Doesn't sound right to me, what is your opinion

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi, I don't sound right to me but all those old masons had their own recipes, thanks Mike

  • @Pang-nn4eq
    @Pang-nn4eq 11 месяцев назад

    Can you make a video on crystalline admixtures to make concrete more waterproof?

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  11 месяцев назад

      Hi Pang, I never heard of water proof concrete, Thanks Mike

  • @garygarramone5041
    @garygarramone5041 Год назад

    Mike I have a low spot in my patio the collects water I want to add concrete to change pitch what concrete do you recommend, I live in Long Island

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi Gary, I got a whole playlist on " concrete patches" Mike haduck I show what I use in each circumstance, thanks, Mike

  • @oatisb.driftwood8513
    @oatisb.driftwood8513 Год назад

    Can Portland be used to resurface the face of old concrete steps? I'm in Ohio.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi, I have a whole playlist on "concrete patches" Mike haduck, I show what I use in each circumstance, thanks Mike

  • @closertothetruth9209
    @closertothetruth9209 Год назад

    all our roads are bitumen the primemovers turn the roads into a bmx track at times. you guys have a hard time with concrete here in Australia concrete lasts decades being so hot and dry.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks, I believe that, Mike

  • @gurjantsingh6647
    @gurjantsingh6647 Год назад

    very glad to see your video brother ❤❤🌹
    nd how r u ❤
    how are going life over there. ❤❤❤❤bro.

  • @jerrymorgan2769
    @jerrymorgan2769 Год назад +1

    Indianapolis and am getting better with Portland as a beginner yes...

    • @jerrymorgan2769
      @jerrymorgan2769 Год назад +1

      In fact here in Indianapolis I can get a broken bag at Lowe's for $1.00 per damaged bag

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks Jerry, that's a good thing, Happy New Year, Mike

  • @danielsmithson4870
    @danielsmithson4870 Год назад

    How do you use Portland for stucco finish (hiding sins)?

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi Daniel, I show what cement I use in all my videos and playlist, " foundation repair" and " stucco installation " thanks Mike

  • @BlankBrain
    @BlankBrain Год назад +1

    Hi Mike, I have old concrete with cracks. I know that anything I do will just be a patch. But some patches are better than others. I hope you make a video about patching cracked concrete. For instance, do you use a diamond saw to widen the crack to get the sand and Portland in? By the way, I've had great success with 1 Portland 2 Sand in Oregon, even though it's warmer than Pennsylvania. Thanks for your great videos, and Happy New Year!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks , every situation is different, I got that whole playlist on " concrete repair" all my techniques are there, Mike

    • @BlankBrain
      @BlankBrain Год назад

      @@MikeHaduck Thank you.. I always watch your videos when they came out, but I didn't know about your playlists.

    • @BlankBrain
      @BlankBrain Год назад

      @@MikeHaduck
      Thanks for your response. The only video I can find is CONCRETE PATCHES (Part 8) Mike Haduck (Sidewalks)
      It's located in CONCRETE SIDEWALKS playlist. Parts 1 through 7 are missing.
      The video shows how to repair large voids, not narrow cracks. In Oregon, water runs into cracks and washes the soil out from beneath. Then a huge repair is required. Thanks anyway.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi ,I just went to RUclips and typed in " concrete patches" Mike haduck, and they were all there, thanks mike

  • @lucaslorentz4722
    @lucaslorentz4722 Год назад +1

    HI Mike and Happy New Year. I notice that a lot of Mason's typically do not wear a dust mask when mixing dry ingredients or breaking stone/block. Can you talk about the "dust" and if there are any health impacts from it? I assume holding your breath, working up wind, using a wet saw is the way to go but do you ever find yourself grabbing a dust mask in a given situation? Great videos as always and thank you for all the valuable information.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад +2

      Hi Lucas, I guess I do the best to avoid it, but try and where a dust mask when it's necessary, thanks, Mike

    • @twotalljones4790
      @twotalljones4790 Год назад +1

      You are correct about the dust and especially if you handling pure lime.I have mixed thousands of batches of mortar with a mixer and never wore a mask but when I think about it I should wear one.Pure lime for sure though.

    • @lucaslorentz4722
      @lucaslorentz4722 Год назад

      ​@@MikeHaduck Thank you for the reply!

    • @lucaslorentz4722
      @lucaslorentz4722 Год назад

      @@twotalljones4790 Thank you for the reply!

  • @62169michael
    @62169michael Год назад +1

    Great information, Mike!

  • @curioushooter
    @curioushooter 2 месяца назад

    You need a "Jus like dat!" t-shirt!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  2 месяца назад

      Thanks curious, Mike

  • @fastandeffective
    @fastandeffective Год назад

    Best concentrated knowledge of cement on youtube! Thank you.

  • @adambpa
    @adambpa Год назад

    Hi Mike, I'm in your neck of the woods just north of Scranton. Thanks to your instruction, I just tackled my first basement window glass block job. It came out great! Happy New Year!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks Adam, Happy new year, Mike

  • @74stevedc
    @74stevedc Год назад

    Tried to look up how the Roman's made Concrete couldn't really find the long lost recipe, I believe they were using Ocean water instead of regular water?
    Scranton PA " Loved that show" The Office ". Took place there maybe not all the filming but.

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe Год назад

    When they made the Hoover Dam, they said it’ll take 100 years to solidify or something. Does that mean the Portland in the middle is still damp? What’s holding it up, the weight of it? I heard it’s supposed to last 10,000 years. I don’t know about that one..

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi Joe, I heard that too, I guess time will tell, thanks Mike

  • @Backswell
    @Backswell Год назад

    Hey Mike! Thank you for sharing your accrued knowledge. Can Portland be used to make mortar or is that a no? Thank you!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад +1

      Hi Backswell, I have a video called "lime , mortar or portland" what should I use? Mike Haduck, I explain it there, thanks Mike

    • @Backswell
      @Backswell Год назад

      @@MikeHaduck Thanks Mike ! God bless

  • @spartakmayakovski
    @spartakmayakovski Год назад

    Does rebar rot away in house foundation ?

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад +1

      It, will eventually but might take a couple lifetimes, thanks Mike

  • @klausreviewscraftrestore3152
    @klausreviewscraftrestore3152 Год назад

    can you do a video on weep holes when building a brick house???????

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi Klaus, weep holes are mostly commercial construction, , the new school brick house with were holes are used are not always necessary, brick work is a dying thing, everybody has gone to stucco or stick on stone ,but I will keep that in mind, thanks mike

    • @klausreviewscraftrestore3152
      @klausreviewscraftrestore3152 Год назад

      @@MikeHaduck ok thanks i saw that and was just wondering about it.

  • @tomtebeau9930
    @tomtebeau9930 Год назад +1

    Great advise❤

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe Год назад

    Mike, if you make a mix that would stand up to the cold and freezing of Pennsylvania and you let that mix set up in Florida and let it bake in the summer and swelter in the humidity and rain and hurricanes that Florida gets, would it last as long as whatsoever mix ratio they typically use in Florida? Would there be disadvantages with Pennsylvania mix in Florida weather?

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi Joe, all I know is they use a lot weaker mixes down here, I would say it is mostly for expansion purposes, now on the concrete buildings I can't say, I haven't been here long enough to know what's up, thanks Mike

  • @trenabry8808
    @trenabry8808 Год назад

    Can I dry pour Portland cement

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi tren, I would not dry pour anything, thanks, Mike

  • @trackie1957
    @trackie1957 5 месяцев назад

    Hi, Mike I moved to SW Florida and am resetting the sunken pavers around my community pool. The pool guy said I should be mixing the base with some Portland. I’m thinking maybe 5:1 paver base:Portland . What do you think?

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  5 месяцев назад

      Hi tracking, I have used that and it worked fine for me, but I would think a lot depends on the situation and what your doing, thanks Mike

    • @trackie1957
      @trackie1957 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for taking the time to reply. I’ve learned a lot from you over the years!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks,, Mike

  • @snurb48
    @snurb48 3 месяца назад

    That was Excellent! Watching you work a trowel and mag. float on foundation repair made me smile the whole video. I said, now that's a Tradesman! Thanks Mike.

  • @daviddevlogger
    @daviddevlogger Год назад

    Today in church, my pastor said "do something crazy for the Lord" I went outside and off the Gen 🥱🥱🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏼‍♀️

  • @danih7577
    @danih7577 Год назад

    Happy Father’s Day Mike.
    I wish I would have found your videos first!
    Repointing a flagstone porch 50 yr old and attached flagstone/ brick stairs . Getting rid of my unopened bag of contractor’s mortar mix in NY and returning for Portland cement and mason sand only .
    I really find your topics fascinating. I always like to know the “why’s”
    Hope your having a restful day with family.

  • @asintonic
    @asintonic Год назад

    Excellent Video! Thanks Mr Haduck.
    Question what would you recommend for a basic outside mix for Chicago? 1.5 port 2 sand? To start?

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад +1

      Hi , it's impossible to say, I would have to see what you were doing, thanks, Mike

  • @saljablo2767
    @saljablo2767 Год назад

    Mike, are you packing over 6?

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi Sal, I don't understand the question, thanks mike

  • @bencrichton2436
    @bencrichton2436 Год назад

    Happy New Year, Mike from Scotland. I work building things from steel for a living. I find your videos fascinating, and I've done some stuff around my house after watching your videos! Something about watching a master at work!

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks Ben, I appreciate the kind words, thanks Mike

  • @jack504
    @jack504 Год назад

    Even more complicated with NHL (naturally hydrated lime) which can make a mortar with sand, and 'hydrated lime' which can't. I've been caught out once with that.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Hi Jack, it's hard to even find lime in my area anymore, thanks Mike

  • @anthonyfindlay466
    @anthonyfindlay466 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Mike may the lord continue to bless and keep you in good health.🙏

  • @mikesteele5498
    @mikesteele5498 Год назад

    Mike, I like your sauce of humor,; then they go on vacation for 2 weeks,, hahaha. Thanks for the concrete education. Over here in AZ we don't have that harsh weather problem like you guys do.

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад

      Thanks Mike, Happy new year mike

  • @MrSpencerhammond
    @MrSpencerhammond Год назад

    Wow what an informative video Mike
    I always learn so much listening to your videos
    Happy Newyear from spens in Essex Uk 🇬🇧

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад +1

      Thanks, Happy new year, Mike

  • @luke-bookbear
    @luke-bookbear Год назад

    Happy New Year Mike! I hope you had a good Christmas. As always your video commentary was very helpful. I don't do a lot of concrete but I when I do use the 1, 2, 3 too. Mixed up it myself (mostly working on my own property).

    • @MikeHaduck
      @MikeHaduck  Год назад +1

      Thanks Luke, sometimes I beef it up to 1 1/2 Portland to 2 sand and 2 stone, especially my area, thanks Mike

  • @tomdale1313
    @tomdale1313 Год назад

    Happy New Year, tanks for sharing...Maybe 2023 will be the year for "l' amour"

  • @gypsydildopunks7083
    @gypsydildopunks7083 Год назад

    And thanks for the video

  • @lanajacknichols8397
    @lanajacknichols8397 Год назад

    hello Mike .new subscriber from the great state of TEXAS here i've been watching a couple of your of your videos a day for the past week since i found you channel last week i'm learning a lot here.thank you for sharing your wisdom