BRICK STEPS REPAIR (Part 1) Mike Haduck
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Mike Haduck shows his style of repairing brick steps. All my videos are my ways and ideas. I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to seek professional help.
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Hello Mike, your a great teacher, I repairing my front steps I am following your ideas, your ideas and instructions makes it easy for anyone to follow. Thank You Matthew
thanks I appreciate the comment. thanks mike
my stone cracked in half, in the middle. where do i find a new stone?
Hi Mars, usually a stone or Brick, masonry supply yard, thanks, mike
I haven,t done a house of brick in a long time but I will consider how to do one for sure. thanks mike
Thank you, hope it helps everyone. mike
I appreciate it thanks . mike
4:30 Hey Mike - did you put mortar on top of the bricks before you replaced the stone step?
Hi EB, yes I did, thanks, mike
I never have used cement boards for any type of work. can,t answer that, sorry. mike
Hey Mike. I’m helping my grandparents in repairing some brick walls in their old basement that basically adds to the foundation of the whole house. The bricks are loose and the mortar is now mostly dirt and dust. A few bricks are wobbly but not all. I want to basically do a cover up of all the bricks with s mortar to like you say, “hide all the sins”. My question is, should I completely remove the few bricks that are wobbly and reset them before going over them?? Or should I scrape some off the old mortar down and then go over the joints. But like I said all the mortar that were holding the bricks turned to dust. A good portion of the bricks is wobbly to where when I was taking out the old stuff like a dentist, a few fell out even. Get back to me if you can with any advice. Really thankful I came across your channel by the way a few months ago. Your videos sure do help a young apprentice like me here in NYC. I take great interest in learning the old school methods and the fruits of a dying trade. Thanks.
Hi Ricardo, I did a whole series called foundation repair and another called stone foundation repair. I would start doing a little section out of sight and practice on it, you will figure it out as you go, I am sure, thanks mike
I live in a two family house up in the northeast. I had a physically disabled woman who was living in the first floor and I use to dump a load of ice melt on the red brick front stairs so she wouldn't take a fall. But over a few years the ice melt destroyed the mortar. I'm in the process of rebuilding the steps at the moment (damn rain and thunderstorms are slowing me down) and I'm using rapid set mortar so that the new tenants can use the steps again soon. Luckily I have a lot of extra brick stashed away which I got from the original mason who built the stairs over thirty years ago and so I'll be able to match it with the other brick. I hope the rapid set mortar will last a while. Next time I'm going to use stone slabs like shown here in the video.
thanks for the comment. Mike
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I have a shared stoop with neighbor he ripped his out built the most ridiculous stairs I’ve ever seen it would make you sick but it’s open underneath… so my stoop has now been open on one side and it’s less than 6 months and it’s falling apart…. I’m a carpenter so I’m pretty good with hands but no brick layer … even if I did repair myself how should I shore up one side with neighbors stoop right there? Maybe rip out everything and make a wall first?
Hi James, I got a playlist on concrete stoops or brick steps repair, I am sure you find something to help, thanks Mike
how much would a job like this cost if I had a professional like you do it for me? Im having the same issue with my steps. Trying to figure if I want to try and fix myself or pay a professional
I would just call a couple pros and see what they charge, every job is different and issues could arise. so it is impossible to say unless I was actually there looking at it. good wishes , mike
Mike Haduck We all know that nobody likes to talk numbers, but the question is how much would a job LIKE THIS cost. I agree with Grindahz, before wasting a professionals time it would be useful to have a ballpark estimate (especially on a well defined/completed job). Very good video btw. Your professional information is very much appreciated out here in internet world. Thank you.
Ryan Wenzel$150-$200
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- $150 - $200? Where and when? I have had quotes way way over to do steps. Cheapest starts at $1300 for this kind of job where I am and i have had a quote for triple. I priced Lime stone treads at $8 bucks per sq ft. Just materials is $300.
Adam Tate I couldn't get 300 dollars to do the job where I live , because nobody has money. thanks mike
Great job.......you are a true craftsman.
I have an issue with my stairs. they are made of bricks but are deteriorating from underneath. this has exposed rebar. do you have any solutions for repair? or any advice at all. I'm looking for anything besides taking it apart and redoing someone else's problems.
+Jacob McCarter sometimes you got to do what you got to do. there are a lot of ways to fix, repair or hid problems, I would think it out for a while and take the best solution. ask a few of the locals, I hope it helps , thanks mike
Hey mike what type of sand ? Quikrete
Portland cement? Quikrete
"S" mortar? Quikrete
Can u just link it for me from the Home Depot site o would greatly appreciate it. I'm Miss. Fix It Around here
if you want go to my video, masonry tips for beginners, I show the use of using s mortar from quikrete, might help, mike
Great job! Thanks for the tips!
Mike, thanks for sharing your skills!
Bet he never thought he be answering brick questions 8 years later
Thanks PTE, Mike
Ash to darken, ivory to lighten mortar colors
Hi PTE, I got a video out called," matching cement joints and relaying brick, Mike haduck, it's usually how it ends up in my case, thanks Mike
What would you charge for job like this?
Hi David, I can't say over internet, every situation is different, thanks mike
Mikes the best
Thanks Vincent, Mike
Limestone steps are cracked with brick underneath. Also holding the porch roof up the metal railings have cracked the concrete so I guess I have to replace the concrete somehow.
We could spend hours or weeks and months. lol.
Thanks, Mike
If I'm using "type s mortar mix" should I still add Portland cement or is it already in the mix?
Hi Yancy, it's in the mix but in my area I might add some Portland if I think it needs it, depending on the job, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck I tested some over night and wasn't satisfied on the how it set, I will add some for the job.
Thanks for the quick reply Mike!
Uuuu you should top that steps with epoxy wax that is a plastic current sheet
Thanks Mike, would you use the same mortar mix for a brick chimney with 100 year old brick in your climate? (Two parts sand to 1/2 part S mortar and 1/2 part portland).
Hi rium, I would personally have to see it to make that call, thanks Mike
Was wondering how you lay the top stone when you have side walls. Tough to grip both side edges of stone when installing. Someone said to use 50lb test fishing line to lower stone and just pull out. ?
Hi JD, there's lots of ways I guess, I could walk them if I had too, thanks Mike
You my friend aint a brick layer, not full joints, and your terms for mortar aint called cement
Hi Lee, I been doing this 50 years, I call it what I learned from the old timers, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck Mate you are as rough as they come
@@LegionUK Look everybody! A troll with a trowel!
You said you only used the rapid set masonry because it was going to rain. They happen have it at my local hardware store, so I don't know if I should get that or regular masonry to set the step bricks. Is there any problem that might occur using the rapid set masonry. Or anything that needs to be done different - aside from getting it done quicker.
TrueNovice If you have the time I would just use regular cement, "and take your time", but for me sometimes I am just patching up and moving on, saves money for everybody, I use the rapid set mortar mix and don,t have to come back the next day ,, I hope it helps mike
Thank you for posting/sharing, i have seen your videos before but never subscribed, but today I did subscribe. You are right about the rowlock brick steps, they are always lose and falling apart, i am no mason but do repairs, what a great idea you to use that flat stone on steps, this might be in my range, but those rowlock steps, if someone asks me to fix, i run from those jobs. Nice video, and good advice, thank you again.
Edit, and to add Portland to a bag mix, great idea.
Thanks Len, mike
Holes also help them fire more evenly.
Hey Mike! I think its about time you make another Air Force One or Indiana Jones Movie...
They say I am too old, lol, Mike
Hi mike I have the sams problem right now with my front step the bricks is crumbling andy second step broke in half. I don't really have money right now to do a whole repair, how can I fix this?
If you are just going to patch it, check out my videos , How I repair concrete steps or. How I build stone and masonry steps, (mike Haduck) and give yourself some time to make the proper decisions, I am sure you can do it. thanks mike
But this time you didnt water it all down before you layed the brick down.
Hi Paul, straight brick and block work is excempt from wetting it, Gravity hold it, I have to do a video on that,the differences, thanks, mike
how did i miss this one ..... Hey MIKE!!! make some songs
Thanks Thor, mike
mike- I did the same repair on my stoop. Being an amateur- I concentrated very much on keeping level bricks , nice joints, and the height of the steps. But- not so much on keeping the brick faces clean from excess mortar. I see now from this video that I could have used a little water and a sponge that same day. But now that the mortar hardened- what can I do to clean the bricks?
+Matt G I did do a video on using acid and you could use that, but I would try a steel brush and lot of elbow, I hope it helps, mike
I'm glad to see you are willing to work with home owners who cannot afford a 100% tear down and rebuild. Many masonry workers refuse to do partial jobs, which is unfortunate for those of us with old and damaged brick steps.
Thanks steem,,, Mike
Thanks Mike!
Brutal Michigan winter beat up some bricks on the porch face. Thanks to your video it's good as new
thanks, glad it worked, mike
Oh thank you so much. Now I kinda want to fix mine myself. They are all brick; quite bad. I am in PA, thanks for the tip on the mortar. I will probably end up hiring someone to do it....
Thanks Margo, I hope it helps, mike
Gotta fix mine in the spring. Thanks for the simple explanation and tips.
Thanks Sean, Mike
And what attaches the limestone to the brick? just mortar? skipped that part...
Hi Neil, just cement and gravity , thanks mike
I have all my limestone steps cracked in the middle and the top part too. Do they sell the whole piece or do I somehow make it?
They sell whole at brick or mason supply co, thanks, mike
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A lot of masons are a little miserly about buttering the ends of the brick, yet end up with a lot of the mortar on the ground. Gaps between joints are never good.
Thanks Robert, mike
@@MikeHaduck I have been watching every video of yours that I can find. I am amazed by how many there are & I have enjoyed every one of them. You have left a great legacy & I truly admire what you do.
This is awesome!!! I have this exact problem with my front steps.... Thank you!
thanks , "check out my " masonry tips for beginners" before you start. Good luck mike
Amazing teacher Mike! I followed your videos and just repaired my brick steps and landing on my 72 year old house, in SE PA.
How long do you wait until you can start walking on the bricks?
Hi Guitar, usually the next day, lightly, Mike
@@MikeHaduck Thank you!
Hi Mike, these steps look very dry why didn't you wet them?
Hi John, wetting the stone is not always the answer, you got to feel the job it it sticks too hard they might crack or you can not get them off,, everything depends, thanks mike
Should’ve filmed on a windier day
Hi Jack, I tried , Thanks, mike
Thanks, Mike.
how much should I offer the guy to brick up a 36 inch x 36 window that's fair for both of us
its impossible to say, if you reach a fair agreement you did fine. thanks mike
Farron X tell him the price and if he likes it you got the job, and if he don't he will get someone else. ya have to feel it out. sometimes I make money and sometimes I loose money thanks mike
Thank you very much : )
Thanks, mike
How did you secure the stone top to the brick?
+Anthony L It was already there and not loose so I just went under it, My opinion is cement is not a glue it is a binder, thanks mike
You always wet it . Why you didn't this time ?
Hi Shawn, With brick or block work you usually don’t wear it because it’s gravity it hold it down and the water messes up the face of the brick or the block, I mostly use it for when I want something to stick I hope that makes sense thanks Mike
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Thanks, mike
I like what you did with the steps. Thank you.
thanks, mike
+joe blow the mri folks say not so good, but I really don't take heavy work anymore, thanks mike
Thanks Mike!
thanks col, I appreciate it. mike
If the mortar between your bricks has been colored....can you add coloring to the mix that you use(sand, portland, s mortar)?
Hi roths, check out my video "using colored cement & dyes" mike Haduck, I hope it helps, thanks mike