PARGE / PLASTER BLOCK FOUNDATION (Mike Haduck) 

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Thanks Paul, it was a push but I thought it would make a good video, thanks Mike

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Hi John, I guess it depends on where you are in the country and what your doing, no definite answer unless I was there, thanks mike

@@MikeHaduck Hi Mike, Thanks for the reply. Southern Maine close to Bar Harbor.

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Hi Jim, I wouldn't last a day, lol, Mike

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Hi Dune, yep art is creating in, I never used that product, yep rain gutters help, thanks Mike

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Hi Jamie, not really the old days with some help we would have it done in a couple hours, thanks Mike

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Hi, I never seen cement waterproof, I would be very skeptical, thanks, Mike

Thanks Yep , blocks are junk by nature, very true, Mike

Hi John, I would go right over it without mesh, but I might be adding some screws here and there for insurance, got to watch for cracks also, thanks Mike

Hi Davy, I got a whole series on "foundation repair" I show what I did in each circumstance, thanks Mike

Hi Patrick, I have a playlist called " Foundation repair" Mike Haduck, I show all the different techniques and materials I use for that, thanks Mike

Hi Gene, I would say it all depends on the situation, no 2 chimney jobs are alike, thanks Mike

Hi J, I got a whole playlist called "stone veneer installation " Mike haduck, I am sure you will see the different ways I done it, thanks mike

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-crRFOBGuvWM.html you can see it in this video on bricks there is cement spray before he throws mortar.

Hi, I haven't ever used it but I am sure it works if they been doing for years, thanks Mike

Hi GD, I got some swelling in lower back so I gave up picking up anything heavy, but once in a while in the past I've been laid up, thanks, Mike

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Hi Kojo, I just make sure the base is wet enough and go from there, thanks mike

Hi Brett, I have 3 playlist " foundation repair" ," stone foundation repair" and " repointing stone work", I show what I use in each circumstance, thanks mike

Hi Michael, I can't tell you what to use unless I was there, but I got a whole playlist on foundation repair, Mike haduck, and I show if I mix and match, thanks Mike

Hi Bob , I show what I use on my foundation repair videos, every situation is different, thanks Mike

Hi Bob, The exact mix ratio for parging can vary depending on the specific needs of the project and the type of mortar being used. However, a common mix ratio for parging in the Chicago area is 1 part Portland cement, 1 part lime, and 6 parts sand. This mix ratio is typically referred to as a 1:1:6 mix, meaning one part cement, one part lime, and six parts sand by volume. The mixture is typically mixed with water until it reaches a consistency that is easy to work with and can be applied to the surface of the wall using a trowel. It's important to note that the exact mix ratio and consistency of the mortar can vary depending on factors such as the temperature, humidity, and other environmental conditions during the application process. It's also important to prepare the surface of the wall properly before applying the mortar to ensure a strong bond and a smooth finish.

Hi Elliot, I have a whole playlist on "foundation repair" Mike haduck, I show what I use in each situation, I might use it sometimes but may add a little Portland to it it certain situations, thanks, Mike

Hi Ryan, look on the can, some recommendations are 30 days or longer, till the cement cures, thanks Mike

Hi General,, I got a whole playlist called "foundation repair" Mike haduck, I show all my different techniques and what I use, I know it will help, thanks Mike

Hi time, just "s" mortar and sand, not the premix, I mixed it myself, thanks Mike

Hi Semih, maybe look at it like paint on a car, it can't hurt, and most traditions in our area require, thanks Mike

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Hi cosmos,, I have lots of " foundation repair"videos that show my techniques, or the basics on Mt "stucco videos" maybe they will help, thanks Mike

@@MikeHaduck Ok. I'll have to keep looking around at them. The guy wants a quote for parging his ICF foundation and I don't really know how much work it's going to take, but I suspect it will be quite a job.

Hi arc, I've seen it leaking right through joints, brickwork might deter water but it won't stop it, thanks mike

Even concrete lets water through. The goal is to let the water flow down the wall and not through it. That way it can get into the French drain at the footings and into the sump pump.

I agree

Hi, sailboats also, but no one will insure them, thanks Mike

Hi Jamie, I don't know what they plan to use, thanks Mike

@@MikeHaduck I'm doing something similar and was wondering if you had a recommendation? Do you like the bj57 or prefer to use something else? I have an 18ft garage wall which will be below grade. I'm in PA also and I have ppl telling me block will push , backfill with all stone, all kinds of ideas... I know tar is traditional for waterproofing.

Love your videos by the way. Look forward to the new ones!!

Hi nuyork, a lot depended on the area sand that was use and the color of the local cement, cement colors fade after a while, thanks, Mike

@MikeHaduck I sealed a crack where the brickwork of our house meets the cement block, but I am still getting some water in from above ground level somewhere. Is it possible that water can enter via mortar joints that have slight cracks / gaps and make its way inside to the basement? I thought that the weep holes would let water out that penetrated the brickwork, but apparently, I am incorrect? We have metal in between where the cement blocks are and the wood of the house which is odd, and the water comes in under that metal and on the block in some places, but other places it comes in on top of that metal and just under and touching the wood of the house. Any ideas? Also, what is this metal for if not to just separate the wood from the block, maybe?

I got a video " basement water problems" cement is not water proof, 90% of water problems is the land and raingutters should be pitched away from the house, thanks Mike

Thanks David, hawks are for the guys like kirk, that's what they do, but me on foundations it gets in the way, diffrent trade,, thanks mike

@@MikeHaduck actually I am a plaster and mason , and know the difference sir , just lot easier as I said !!!!!!

Hi Rosa, sometimes for steady contractors it's just time, or others you might bid, thanks Mike

Hi Jacob, I got a video, " basement water problems, usually bad rain gutters and wrong slope, thanks Mike

Hi Wave, that type of mortar contains Portland and its original surface so fiberglass is not needed if I was patching it would be a different story, thanks Mike

Mike says at 1:00 min. that it's masonry sand.

Hi Terry, Masonry sand, thanks , Mike

Thanks, I just got one, lol, Mike

Hi Sal, usually they do it only below grade , some don't do it at all, it depends on the situation, thanks Mike

@@MikeHaduck would you seal it if it was your garage? Beneath grade is what I’m asking about. We are building a garage in our backyard and wondering if we should purge and seal beneath grade or not… drawings call for “cement rendering” does that mean to parge?

I would not think it could hurt doing that, mike

Hi Bark, I would say it all depends on what your building, how big and where, thanks Mike

Hi Brian, I will have too, thanks Mike

Hi, I got a whole playlist on foundation repair, Mike haduck, I show a lot of examples that deal with paint,, thanks Mike

Take a grinder and grind off all of the paint, it doesn't really take too long. Then depending on how bad the wall is, you might be able to get away with white-washing the wall instead of a full out Perge. It will save you wasting money, it's quick to do also aesthetically pleasing. You'll have go over it again every 3-5 years which is nothing more than a paint job. By the way I'm also from Ontario, Ca. London area ..

@@mize_yir_bizz I figured out the grinder part. It was actually way quicker than trying to power wash. I think I and going to parge all because the surface is so uneven. Does white wash have to be white?

@@Puukko79 No, lime-wash does not have to be white. While lime-wash is commonly used to create a white or off-white appearance on walls and other surfaces, it can be tinted with pigments to create a range of colors. The lime in the wash acts as a binder for the pigment and helps it adhere to the surface. When tinting lime-wash, it's important to use pigments that are compatible with the lime and won't cause it to lose its adhesive properties. Some common pigments used to tint lime-wash include iron oxide pigments, which can create colors ranging from yellow to red, and ultramarine blue pigments, which can create shades of blue and purple. It's worth noting that tinting lime-wash with pigments may require some experimentation to achieve the desired color and consistency. It's always a good idea to test a small area before applying the lime-wash to the entire surface to ensure that the color and texture are what you want.

Hi Cisco, I actually moved to Florida, thanks mike

@@MikeHaduck I hope you are enjoying the move! Would you recommend someone around here?

Hi George, I don't get involved in making the choice for that, if it leaks or improperly installed they will blame me, I let the architects ,builders or inspector, make that decision, thanks mike

Hi Oliver, I'm mostly retired living part time in Florida, but thanks for asking, Mike

Thanks Two Tall, you know your stuff, I can tell, thanks Mike