FOUNDATION REPAIR (Part 24) MIke Haduck 

I did a flip house a year ago, same thing on the foundation. I kept thinking I was a dentist when I was chipping away all the bad parts thanks to Mikes commentary😆. Anywho, it turned out very nicely.

Just to say, I am a big fan of the way you teach and go about things. So often when people are explaining how to do things like this it's loaded with so much grandiosity and mysticism, you end up feeling a little put off, like "don't have a go, this is serious stuff only for experts". Maybe for people who tend to charge in it helps to bring them down a notch but generally, especially with young or inexperienced people, I think it tends to discourage and leave them feeling de-skilled and incapable. With you on the other hand it's "no big deal, just get it done", no mincing around with things, just in about things with the hammer giving stuff a tap, which is far more encouraging I think. I'm no professional in anything, just a dabbler and handy guy generally but when I'm thinking about how to teach my son or other people something, you and your attitude keep coming to mind. So bravo and many thanks, it's a pleasure to watch and more helpful than you know. 👍

Good dam job. Old school mason love to watch someone who does what i've done my whole life. Thanks Mike.

Mike, you’re a national treasure.

There is so many different ways I wanna compliment your work, video,, and talk at the end. That in the struggle with chosing witch to choose, this words are it. Sincerely, Richard.

Thank you for all the info, your knowledge has saved me hundreds if not thousands.

Really appreciate you have put all these videos together. THANK YOU !

I just really like watching this guys videos

Last time that arm chair expert in his moms basement told you you should have used wire, and this is the perfect video to help show what happens. Hopefully saving people time and money. Great work Mike! My favorite videos on RU-vid. Please everyone "like and bell subscribe"

Mike makes everything look easy..

Mike, you rang the school bell, I've learned from the master again. Thank you

Aloha Mike for being straightforward on many of the instructional videos I have watched so far...well said sir

I always enjoy watching your videos...🙂

Thanks Mike! Have a great day!

As alwaays, and excellent video to help other folks either understand the process or simply DIY the project... "Ain't no big deal!" On smaller wall and foundation repair projects similar to this video, in lieu of separate purchase and mixing of sand, cement and fibers, I've had excellent success with factory fibered stucco mixes from Quikrete (Base Coat Stucco) and LaHabra (Sanded Fastwall). Consideirng the time savings, it makes sense on smaller projects and provides a great uniform surface when floated.

hey mike , im from nepa , scranton . my father passed from covid last year , i was dealing with depression and anxiety and i started walking in the woods alot , .. than one day i started building a dry stack wall , i just want to let you know ive been binge watching your videos and you helped me so much ,

A master at work… love it. It’s a pleasure to watch you work.

Love watching old school guys who know what they’re doing.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

Mike I now have my wife saying “it’s no big deal” Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Very Professional enjoyed watching your videos Thanks ❤❤🙏🏽😊😊

Love watching you teach and show us your techniques and skills. As always great video and explanation Mike!

Hi Mike Well we survived another season. Next year looks good already. When I get back from Florida I'll catch up on your videos.

Looks way better now Mike .nice job.

Great job, Mike.

Thanks Mike, your repair mix, and work looks fantastic. I have a veticle cracked foundation in a crawl space that needs repair in Toms River NJ.

Mike Haduck School of Hard knocks learn something new every video. Keep up good work Mike.

I liked your reference to the "old timers". Those were the masons and carpenters that I learned from too. It was always funny listening to one of them, Ralph, referring to guys in their sixties as kids. I am slowly coming to the realization that I am now an old timer my self.

Thanks to Mike for sharing all his knowledge in masonry and law.

Mike, as a fellow NEPA'r, I want to say thank you for your knowledge share. I think I'll buy one of those t-shirts!

Thanks Mike. I’m over here in western Massachusetts. Bitter cold!

Thanks for the video mike👍

Great video as usual!!!!!

That’s magic Mike.

Mike, you are the best, I learn so much, the only part about your videos I don't like is that you inhaling all that dust

Another fine example of skill, you make it look so easy. Happy New Years

Mike thanks for the video. Always look forward to new ones.

I owe you thousands mike..i have tackled projects i would have never tried before your videos..all successfully.concrete..doors..chimneys..basement walls and floors and just did all my badement windows with blocks and the screw trick in the wood for concrete adhesion..all looks very good..ill be watching for more

Great!!! I always enjoy your videos.

great video Mike, nice job.

Hi Mike another good one👍

Great result Mike

Great stuff Mike.

Great video as always Mike. Thank you for continuing to educate.

I get so excited when you have a new foundation repair video!

Turned out great as usual!! Great video mike!!

I enjoyed the music as well as the masonry repair info.

Nice job Mike!

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I have an 1895 farmhouse and have used your technique on both the interior and exterior of my home. Old school rules! Stay health and… love the Bible verse at the end of your video.

Thanks for sharing all this knowledge and experience, Mike, and I hope your back and your knees will hold up a lot better than mine! 😊

great video

I have that same thing on the front of our house and its cracking off. I even grabbed a piece one day and ripped some off.. they had a thick layer of styrofoam insulation stuff stuck under mine. i cannot wait to fix it ! thanks mike

great mr mike

Great resurface on block foundation of that private house, and u made it look like no big deal----♣︎

Mike can you do a video on fixing cracks in the foundation wall in the basement?

Thanks, I'm not sure why, but I had the wire mesh in the inside of my house in the basement. It was all rusted and falling off due to water seepage through the 100 year old foundation. I removed and had a proper french drain installed.

That is hard work... being on the ground, lifting that loaded trowed over and over, pressing it into the foundation, etc. I'd be sore.

Great video. Other news Mike, my wife’s gynecologist retired recently. He developed tunnel vision.

Dr Mike Haduck DDS, it actually has a nice sound to it.

Awesome

At least the last people when they did it their way made it easy for you to tear off and left a nice base for you to do it the right way, the way you're doing it will last 100 years.

The only thing a wire Mesh will do is hold it together. Won't fall apart in pieces. If you're going to use mesh I suggest using tapcons.

good video. great info there. Take care of your back lol

Thanks

Thanks Mike! If I ever see metal mesh on any house I plan to buy, I would regard it as a negative and want it removed to see if there’s termite activity behind it because it’s probably a nice sheltered highway for termites and carpenter ants

You do a lot of masonry work for a retired mason. =)

My new phrase in life is "no big deal"

I followed your instructions from an older video for a repair similar to this one. It looked great when I was done but everything popped off during the winter. I wonder if I did not have my mix right or if it was too cold when I was applying. No big deal, I will do it again and better this time. What kind of mix do I want for going over brick foundation on a porch in a very cold climate? More Portland? more mortar? Less sand? What makes it stick and stay put? Your an excellent teacher, I appreciate your videos and will watch this one over a couple times.

Thank you! Answered questions I have had. Really enjoy your videos All of them Just curious has anyone been able to cook for you, that loaf 🍞 bread yet!

Thanks Mike. Love the stuff Old Timer's used for bonding agent. Using that on block looks like it will be there forever. What about using fiberglass mesh over the bonding agent and then troweling on the plaster without the fiber in it? I'm trying to think of the best way to coat my ICF (EPS) foundation and finish it without using that peel and stick crap.

Sometimes the stucco guys I've worked alongside use these rolls of fiberglass fabric mesh when going over old stucco with lots of cracks, they trowel on their first coat of stucco and embed the mesh into it, then go over the top again with subsequent coats. Maybe a good median for those who want to minimize cracks without creating a big void behind.

I don't understand why some people use that wire mesh. That wall was literally falling apart. I know some people like the perfect flat finish but I like the render look that isn't perfect as I think it has more character. Nice job Mike.

Looks great. If you paint earlier? 5 - 10 days later what impact?

I've spent hours on your videos since finding this Channel. I am digging up my foundation to waterproof this year. One corner of the cinderblocks as crumbled. The freezing water has cracked a few more into the basement. If you tap them they sound hollow and some slightly move. There is no bowing of the wall. Should I just patch and blueskin over or take the 5 or so blocks out and put new ones in while it's dug up? Also do you have any comments on concrete dye and videos on applying texturized parging? Do you use the same mix, maybe little less water? Looking for a nicer finish than the old stone wall combat hide the mistakes texture

Have you seen the new thing about Roman concrete? I would love your take on it

Hey Mike, I’m watching a few of your videos on fieldstone foundation repair and learning a lot. I bought my first house in Wisconsin built in 1900 and it has the fieldstone foundation and mortar is starting to crumble and fall apart. I was wondering if I could email you some pics and videos to get your thoughts on it. I really would like to see what you have to say and would greatly appreciate your time. I want to try and tackle this myself if I can, thank you.

Hi Mike! Does the customer usually choose the paint colors? Nice job!

Hi Mike, Few months ago I parged my foundation with type s mortar and after curing noticed some spots were darker than the rest. Almost looks like it's wet but it's not. Would you know why this is happening?

I been watching you video and I love it , bur I don't see one with the problem I have on my foundation, is any way i Can contact you for a tips on how to fix

Do you ever just keep chipping until the house collapses? When do you stop? Lol

Could you use a roll of fiberglass mesh like they use doing fiberglass boats ect. ?? No rust and a added strength...🖖

Hey Mike. Question, how long do you think that paint will last? Is that something that guy's probably going to end up doing every few years?

Hello Mike, have you ever used Plaster Plastic Mesh at all?

Can you recycle any of the old debris?

What's the rule of determining how many bags of mortar mix do you need

Hi uncle mike! Can I found the fiberglass at home de?

This had to be filmed near the petro

You dislike wire as much as I dislike the use of exterior wood. It just doesn't stand up in our west coast environment.

It looks like old termite tubes to me.

I love jobs like this mike! Always a quick in and out you make a few bucks and it’s real simple to do! Great work as always mike. I put up a few videos of my work. Check ‘em out and let me know what you think.

Glad I didn't have to wait 30 days for satisfaction, movie magic. Thanks for the video

no wire hangers on !

I live in NEPA how do I get in contact with you?

Can you help me, please. I have foundation Crack (in Vestal NY)

Lol

I got wore out just watching you work.. you put the new generation to shame with you work ethic

excellent vid thanks