As always, you give us amateurs, a basic, and easy to understand tutorial! Men like you are difficult to find anymore. You’re a true blessing, sir! I hope you’re doing well. Take care.💪
You are exactly right when you said some little trick from these type of videos might help somebody. This one certainly helped me. So I just wanted to say thank you..!
I'm in Scranton PA! Right down the road! One of my customers wants me to brick a basement window closed. I don't do much with brick so I started looking and your the first video I see!
I am a big fan of Kirk Giradano plastering. and I suggest everyone who watches you tube should look him up. A different type of our cement trade.. but he is for sure one of the best. thanks for the comment mike
Great job sir. You answered two key questions for me: How to put the last blocks and that delay before putting the last block. Very grateful for your video.
Love the vid, lots of good advice. I'm no mason so RUclips is great to find guys like you to cut through the bullsht. Hope you got the job for 12 hours a day with Sundays off with no pay. I gotta fix my new(1920's) home in Baltimore. It has cracks in the exterior wall, some around the windows that leak. It looks like block not brick, would love to see a vid on how to do that.
Thanks for the coaching. I just finished a similar job. Doing a finish coat later today. I used what I had. I didn't make a big deal out of it. I got it done.
@@MikeHaduck Thanks. Very lucky only a little water that my sump pump handled. The flooding in a lot of places even within a mile of my house is really bad here.
You're the Man! Kirk Giradano, look him up, is almost as good as you. He uses a hock to hold the cement . And a big float, a little faster. Always ways to be better . Thanks for the AWESOME video. A solid fix. You deserve a bonus. considering the long lasting repair to the home. Keep the "art" alive. Thanks - Kent
I really hope u earn some money of these videos Mike, cos u are rock solid. And also US needs to raise their minimum wage salary for construction work. Its the foundation of a society ;). Great video i learn a lot from you
Great video. I'm raising a door (and floor) that is currently about 8 inch lower than the foundation. This will have a couple of floor joists on it. Would you do the job the same way as it show? Caps instead of blocks?
Hi B G, with Portland I might add a little glue but never paint, I would make a paint out of Portland, and do a driveway or steps ,but that's about it, thanks Mike
7 and a quater for an hours work...sounds unfair. Youre always doing an amazing job. I know you cant compare it, but in Denmark, to have a masonry do what you did, costs 60-90 dollars an hour. You deserve more. Keep the videoes coming :)
Question: I'm working with a friend on a cinder block building and all of the windows have been filled in my question is what would be the easiest way for me to get this building ready for windows again, keeping in mind that I have to have some kind of lintel in place. Also when you build your own lintels do you have to have 2 above each window or door and what is the max on their length.
I would have to be personally lhere to see it, I can't give advice over the internet. but I would check out my two videos . How I install a basement window, and how I make lentils. it might give you some ideas. thanks mike
Hi Mike, I live in Chicago our winter temps are brutal sometimes. I have a front solid concrete stoop that is about 65+ years old. I seem to have to patch the corners every couple of years. I do have some experience working with concrete. I have tried Masonry mud, I have tried Portland mud with an aggregate mud without I have used tap cons to give it something to hang on to in the middle lasted about 4 years. Our last 2 winters were brutal temperature swings -15 below zero to the low 30's within the same week. Do you have any suggestions of what type of pinning and mortar I can use to get more life out of each patch? Thanks,
Hi Mike, Thank you for the video. I have a few windows to block up but I am really far away from the my property in Northern Kentucky across from Cincinnati. Do you know of anyone in the area that could help me out? Thank you!
Mike, I have a question and a HUGE thank you for you. First my question. What's your thoughts about putting Thompsons water sealer over the plaster to stop snow leakage in the crawl space? Is that overkill? Thank you so much for making your videos so clear and easy to follow. Mortar is NOT an easy material to use and you are truly talented in what you do. BUT I did it! Please let me know if the water sealer is a good idea. THANK YOU MIKE!
Hi Abbie. I don't use it, if you have raingutters and the land is pitched away from the house I have never had a problem, and if you want to re coat or paint it the sealer would be in the way, thanks Mike
Did you use Sakrete Mortar/Stucco Mix Type S to block window? This is the mortar I've been using on my basement stone foundation. Is it also for exterior foundation?
@@MikeHaduck I understand, but I'm asking if the type S mortar/stucco I mentioned would be sufficient instead of buying sand, cement and Portland separately to mix it together as you did
I have the regular cinder blocks with the 2 holes in them as my basement walls. Can I just use those skinny bricks like you used? I was thinking of putting one layer on the outside as you did and then doing it again from the inside so that my wall surface is flat on the inside. So then I'd basically have the void between the 2 layers for water to drain down into my footer drains. Does that make sense??
Yeah that makes sense. We don't really have a problem with termites in this area though. My concern is that the windows I want to block up with concrete blocks are completely below grade so dirt would be filled up against it. When we get rain the water permeates through the block and if there is not a gap somewhere for that water to drain then it shows up on your interior wall surface in your basement. I might give it a try with the 2 layers, worst case is I'll have to bust them back out and redo it I guess. Thanks for the info and the video!
Ohio: Did you have success? I have small unfinished basement in older traditional Michigan home. some downpours bring water into basement from outer edge of bottom left and right corner of aged wood frame. Small window useless/unneeded. Window is below ground and surrounded by metal well wall. I would like to just block it in and remove metal well wall. Any advice from your experience is appreciated.
Rick Robinson Hey Rick, I ended up blocking the opening from 2 windows I removed. I used the regular cinder blocks with the 2 holes. I did also paint on that foundation stuff on the outside before I backfilled the dirt to the wall. That foundation stuff is that black tar looking material. Knock on wood I haven't had any water, not even a wet spot, on the inside of either of those places I blocked up. My concern was that my basement windows are completely below grade with window wells. But I must have done something right cuz it's still dry!! It even passed inspection when I sold the house about a month ago. Good luck. And GO BUCKEYES! :)
Mike Haduck thanks for helping me learn to parge I've gotten really good at it although I have to look at your video so I don't forget anything like water anyway thank you again Mike riendeau Pasadena Maryland
I have learned so much from you. Thank you for that extra effort. It matters so much. I will be doing this same thing for 3.65/hr. I also got a glass block fill in. With your teachings/style within teachings it seams I have masonry confidence I never ever had before. God bless you.
Looks pretty, but there is absolutely no way that the fill is sealed. Fine for a garage or cellar, but not if the plan is to finish the interior on the other-side...well, I wouldn't sleep well at night.
You can embed hydrophilic water stop to along the midpoint of the seam to to block water migration along the concrete joint. Letting "water run right through it" will only accelerate any destabilization along the joint line. Regardless, if an interior finished wall is on the other side you could be inviting a mold colony after several annual cycles should moisture migrate via the unsealed concrete joint.
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As always, you give us amateurs, a basic, and easy to understand tutorial! Men like you are difficult to find anymore. You’re a true blessing, sir! I hope you’re doing well. Take care.💪
Thanks turtleoriginal,, I appreciate the kind words, Mike
I have fun doing the videos and just want to pass the knowledge along. everybody does it different though . thanks , mike
I appreciate you taking the time to put these videos together. You really make it look easy.
You are exactly right when you said some little trick from these type of videos might help somebody.
This one certainly helped me. So I just wanted to say thank you..!
Thanks, glad it helped. mike
I'm in Scranton PA! Right down the road! One of my customers wants me to brick a basement window closed. I don't do much with brick so I started looking and your the first video I see!
Hi Guido, it's not a big deal, I know you will do fine, thanks Mike
I am a big fan of Kirk Giradano plastering. and I suggest everyone who watches you tube should look him up. A different type of our cement trade.. but he is for sure one of the best. thanks for the comment mike
basement walls were fine. and it is up to the homeowner to decide about the paint. My job was just to just block the windows up, thanks. mike
Great job sir. You answered two key questions for me: How to put the last blocks and that delay before putting the last block. Very grateful for your video.
Thanks JLS, mike
Love the vid, lots of good advice. I'm no mason so RUclips is great to find guys like you to cut through the bullsht. Hope you got the job for 12 hours a day with Sundays off with no pay. I gotta fix my new(1920's) home in Baltimore. It has cracks in the exterior wall, some around the windows that leak. It looks like block not brick, would love to see a vid on how to do that.
Thanks Johnny,, check out my, "Foundation repair" videos, Mike
Thanks for the coaching. I just finished a similar job. Doing a finish coat later today. I used what I had. I didn't make a big deal out of it. I got it done.
Thanks Chris, I am glad to hear that. Thanks Mike
I bricked up my first basement window and it came out great because of your extremely helpful video. Thanks Mike.
+Charles Nicosia Great, I appreciate it. mike
Here during IDA from NJ. 1 basement window leaks a lot whenever there is a lot of heavy rain within an hour. Time to FILL. Great video.
Thanks Steven, Mike
@@MikeHaduck Thanks. Very lucky only a little water that my sump pump handled. The flooding in a lot of places even within a mile of my house is really bad here.
You're the Man! Kirk Giradano, look him up, is almost as good as you. He uses a hock to hold the cement . And a big float, a little faster. Always ways to be better . Thanks for the AWESOME video. A solid fix. You deserve a bonus. considering the long lasting repair to the home. Keep the "art" alive. Thanks - Kent
OMG, I'm impressed... I have an old window in my garage probably predates the garage, but i think mice are getting in there..
Thanks, Mike
Thanks! Your video guided me in doing this myself this weekend. Although you definitely make it look easy
Thanks Big,, Mike
Thanks Mike. I have a window to block up and your video is helpful.
I appreciate it. thanks mike
You make it look easy. I'm still trying to get the right consistency. Having a hard time in 95 degree weather!
Hi Robert, I am sure you will get knack of it, it just takes time and practice, thanks Mike
I really hope u earn some money of these videos Mike, cos u are rock solid.
And also US needs to raise their minimum wage salary for construction work. Its the foundation of a society ;).
Great video i learn a lot from you
Intello I know I will win the lottery the day before I die, LOL, thanks mike
I was lucky to even get paid from that guy. LOL. thanks mike
Great video. I'm raising a door (and floor) that is currently about 8 inch lower than the foundation. This will have a couple of floor joists on it. Would you do the job the same way as it show? Caps instead of blocks?
Hi Joeny,,, I can't say unless I was there to see it but they also make 6 and 8 inch solids, thanks Mike
What kind of paint do you mix with the Portland?
Hi B G, with Portland I might add a little glue but never paint, I would make a paint out of Portland, and do a driveway or steps ,but that's about it, thanks Mike
7 and a quater for an hours work...sounds unfair. Youre always doing an amazing job.
I know you cant compare it, but in Denmark, to have a masonry do what you did, costs 60-90 dollars an hour.
You deserve more.
Keep the videoes coming :)
Thanks Recharged, actually I did some work for a girlfriend over there but al I got was a cooked meal, lol, thanks mike
@@MikeHaduck haha that's rough !
But you got to experience Denmark, so i hope it was all worth it.
Mike,
Did you reinforce the basement side of the block?
Did, or will the homeowner paint the foundation after the new concrete is poured?
Question: I'm working with a friend on a cinder block building and all of the windows have been filled in my question is what would be the easiest way for me to get this building ready for windows again, keeping in mind that I have to have some kind of lintel in place. Also when you build your own lintels do you have to have 2 above each window or door and what is the max on their length.
I would have to be personally lhere to see it, I can't give advice over the internet. but I would check out my two videos . How I install a basement window, and how I make lentils. it might give you some ideas. thanks mike
How so u keep the top cap from falling in the basement ??
I like how you check with the owner!
Thanks Josh, Mike
Hey mike great video once again. What do U think about concrete etching? Also what do u think about adding color dyes to ur mix when applying? Thanks
Hi nick, I would say our weather is not kind to either, but that's my opinion, Thanks mike
Hi Mike, I live in Chicago our winter temps are brutal sometimes. I have a front solid concrete stoop that is about 65+ years old. I seem to have to patch the corners every couple of years. I do have some experience working with concrete. I have tried Masonry mud, I have tried Portland mud with an aggregate mud without I have used tap cons to give it something to hang on to in the middle lasted about 4 years. Our last 2 winters were brutal temperature swings -15 below zero to the low 30's within the same week. Do you have any suggestions of what type of pinning and mortar I can use to get more life out of each patch?
Thanks,
check out my videos, How I repair concrete steps (parts 1 to 4) it might give you some ideas, thanks mike
Hi Mike, Thank you for the video. I have a few windows to block up but I am really far away from the my property in Northern Kentucky across from Cincinnati. Do you know of anyone in the area that could help me out? Thank you!
Hi Micah, very far away, I wish you well, thanks , mike
Thank you for this video.
Thanks Matt, mike
@@MikeHaduck do you do jobs in Massachusetts haha. Wish I could hire you
My house is built in 1930, basement windows are the originals. My basement hasn't been properly dry in a year because of them, time for them to go!
Hibjare, check out by video, " basement water problem solutions" thanks Mike
Mike,
I have a question and a HUGE thank you for you.
First my question.
What's your thoughts about putting Thompsons water sealer over the plaster to stop snow leakage in the crawl space?
Is that overkill?
Thank you so much for making your videos so clear and easy to follow.
Mortar is NOT an easy material to use and you are truly talented in what you do.
BUT I did it!
Please let me know if the water sealer is a good idea.
THANK YOU MIKE!
Hi Abbie. I don't use it, if you have raingutters and the land is pitched away from the house I have never had a problem, and if you want to re coat or paint it the sealer would be in the way, thanks Mike
Thank you SO much I do want to paint it!
Really appreciate your feedback!!
Did you use Sakrete Mortar/Stucco Mix Type S to block window? This is the mortar I've been using on my basement stone foundation. Is it also for exterior foundation?
Hi Angel, I show what I use on each part of the series, every situation is different, thanks ,Mike
@@MikeHaduck I understand, but I'm asking if the type S mortar/stucco I mentioned would be sufficient instead of buying sand, cement and Portland separately to mix it together as you did
I'm blocking a window that is half buried, what do you recommend for waterproofing before I backfill.
I usually parge it and then the next day use foundation coating. ask the locals if your not sure. thanks mike
@@MikeHaduck do you have a foundation coating that you use? Also, what type of cement did you use to block this window? Great videos btw. Subscribed
I just bought the foundation coating at Home Depot or any hardware store, thanks , mike
I have the regular cinder blocks with the 2 holes in them as my basement walls. Can I just use those skinny bricks like you used? I was thinking of putting one layer on the outside as you did and then doing it again from the inside so that my wall surface is flat on the inside. So then I'd basically have the void between the 2 layers for water to drain down into my footer drains. Does that make sense??
Ohio Digger the only thing I get scared about is leaving voids invites termites etc, that is why I used the solids, thanks mike
Yeah that makes sense. We don't really have a problem with termites in this area though. My concern is that the windows I want to block up with concrete blocks are completely below grade so dirt would be filled up against it. When we get rain the water permeates through the block and if there is not a gap somewhere for that water to drain then it shows up on your interior wall surface in your basement. I might give it a try with the 2 layers, worst case is I'll have to bust them back out and redo it I guess. Thanks for the info and the video!
Ohio Digger if it was below grade I would use a foundation coating and then maybe plastic over that, I hope it helps thanks mike
Ohio: Did you have success? I have small unfinished basement in older traditional Michigan home. some downpours bring water into basement from outer edge of bottom left and right corner of aged wood frame. Small window useless/unneeded. Window is below ground and surrounded by metal well wall. I would like to just block it in and remove metal well wall. Any advice from your experience is appreciated.
Rick Robinson
Hey Rick, I ended up blocking the opening from 2 windows I removed. I used the regular cinder blocks with the 2 holes. I did also paint on that foundation stuff on the outside before I backfilled the dirt to the wall. That foundation stuff is that black tar looking material. Knock on wood I haven't had any water, not even a wet spot, on the inside of either of those places I blocked up. My concern was that my basement windows are completely below grade with window wells. But I must have done something right cuz it's still dry!! It even passed inspection when I sold the house about a month ago. Good luck. And GO BUCKEYES! :)
What mortar mix do you use for this?
I could get away with the s mortar premix, or something similar, thanks mike
hope it helped thanks mike
Mike Haduck thanks for helping me learn to parge I've gotten really good at it although I have to look at your video so I don't forget anything like water anyway thank you again Mike riendeau Pasadena Maryland
What’s the recipe for the Portland paint??
Hu rue, it's a old school way of going over masonry, depression Era and before, white wash type of thing, today most use a masonry paint, thanks Mike
"There is no right or wrong way to block up a window" my leaky basement would disagree.
Hi Tory, no right or wrong way (as long as it works). Check your rain gutters and the way your land is pitched firt, I hope it helps, Mike
How much does something like this cost?
Hi Zach, it all depends on who your working for and how and what they want to pay you, thanks Mike
Mike, this video makes me block up.
Thanks, Mike
I notice you use a specialty hammer. Could I use a regular hammer?
Hi, anything that works, usually you can get a Mason hammer at any box store, thanks thanks mike
@@MikeHaduck ok, thanks
Hi mike wandering what you used for a plaster mix.
Thanks
Jake.
HI Jake, it all depends on the job and how big, I almost always say what I use on each job, I hope it helps thanks mike
2 parts Portland 1 part cement?
Hi Mike, I think for that job it was 1 part cement to 2 parts sand, every job is different, thanks mike
I have learned so much from you. Thank you for that extra effort. It matters so much. I will be doing this same thing for 3.65/hr. I also got a glass block fill in. With your teachings/style within teachings it seams I have masonry confidence I never ever had before. God bless you.
Lol "$7.50 would be better" I died!
Thanks, mike
hay where you at in Pa maybe I can hire you?
theresa werner I appreciate it but I'm a little to busy right now. thanks mike
But did you get the quarter?....
Hi, all I can say is times are tough, lol, thanks mike
Backhanded buttering move at 4:15 for the win
I started playing tennis with the old folks so it comes in handy, lol, thanks mike
half day 12 hrs a day... first time i heard that one... heh.... you up state guys :o)
Thanks Zippy, I like it too, thanks Mike
Mike, you need to hold out for $7.75 an hour!
Was waiting for wall to fall in
Thanks, takes a while for that, thanks Mike
Looks pretty, but there is absolutely no way that the fill is sealed. Fine for a garage or cellar, but not if the plan is to finish the interior on the other-side...well, I wouldn't sleep well at night.
Hi Chris, nothing to do with cement is waterproof, water runs right through it sooner or later, thanks mike
You can embed hydrophilic water stop to along the midpoint of the seam to to block water migration along the concrete joint. Letting "water run right through it" will only accelerate any destabilization along the joint line. Regardless, if an interior finished wall is on the other side you could be inviting a mold colony after several annual cycles should moisture migrate via the unsealed concrete joint.
Hi Chris, there is no water getting in the basement, I do not know what else to say, I apprecate it . mike
+Mike Haduck Psh
7.25 per hour no wayin 2013
Hi I know, 6 an hour was the norm, Mike
Getting bird dogged for $7.25/hr, fuck that. How about $100
Hi S. That sounds great, where do you live for that kind of money I will be right over, Mike
your joking right id pay ya $40 a window
a joke is a joke. but ," honest weights and honest measures is the Lords delight.". thanks mike
Shame on owner or whoever pays $7.50. Come to CA. Even our illegal friends charge $15/hour.
$7.25 an hour? Rip off!
+MetusBatman V7 that's what the owner said, thanks mike
Charge by the job, not hour. Crazy to even pay someone that low.