STONE PATIO INSTALLATION (part 3) Mike Haduck

[jamesleroy]

I live in Texas and I put in a flagstone floor in a 350 gallon stock tank pond for the wife's turtles. I used your method and it turned out very nice. Thank you for all you have taught me about masonry. I've done block work brick small slabs and stone work around the house. it's become a new hobby. I couldn't have done any of it without your instructions.

[jamesdemongey]

Layed my first flagstone patio yesterday. I'm glad that I learned how to do it the right way, from watching YouTube videos from "dis guy". It came out great in Colorado, mid October. Thank you Mike!

[djexclusivee]

Its people like you that makes me enjoy every year of age. All the things we get the opportunity learn as we age

[fullimetal]

Thanks for these videos, you're a master. Inspiring me to build something like this. -Guy from TN

[bellabong]

I have a new respect and appreciation for this kind of craftmanship in stonework. I had no idea how much skill went into flagstone patios. Beautiful result. Thanks for making this video.

[clintprice]

Mike, due to your videos I just refinished the exterior foundation on a customers home that is going up for sale. There were a bunch of spots where the surface failed from water getting in a fracture, freezing and pushing the surface off. I used your methods and constant statement of wet it first before adding material and before I knew it the whole foundation was smooth again. After letting it cure I primed and painted it all and the home owner was thrilled. Prior to finding your videos I would have told them to find a mason but decided to try it myself. So THANK YOU Mike, you're a good teacher.

[BloodshotEagle]

Thank you so much Mike. I recently bought a old house here with a stone foundation and I was so worried about it, until I've watched almost all of your videos now and I'm way more confident in all stone work and I can't wait to try my hand at repointing! Its amazing to me that you're able to take these super old stone structures and patios and with a little bit of work, bring them back to good as new. Much appreciated sir!

[jonathanschearer]

Just about finished with a complicated flagstone patio/fire pit. No chance it would have come out like this without your help and your videos. My wife said she wants to send you a thank you a Christmas card. I told her she should have your T-shirt and coffee mug in the picture for all your help. Thanks

[T.E.P.]

Mike looks like Harrison Ford

always great demonstrations and informative
thanks for all education

[als]

Excellent video, thank you for the detail and explanations. I needed this for a flagstone job I'm going to do for myself on the westcoast in Canada.

[brucewilliams]

Hi Mike, I've just ran across your channel and I've been watching some of your work and humor, I think you're a stand up guy, very honest and down to earth, I like your style. I'm a Tennessee guy myself but we think along the same lines when it comes to building and doing work. I'm not a mason but I've worked at it doing things for myself most of my life I'm almost 60 now, I'm a machinist by trade so I respect any professional craftsman that knows his stuff. Thanks for your contributions to so many including me.

[williamjordan]

I enjoy your videos Mike! I did a lot of masonry in England and loved it. I moved to Canada 22 years ago and am Leary of doing a lot up here, had flagstone blow apart that was laid for me in the past, it's a shame because I love the look but our climate is harsh like yours, we are 2 hours north of Toronto, cheers Mike!

[h.b]

Excellent. Very helpful. Thanks. God bless.

[BlankBrain]

Hey Mike, I live in western Oregon, where we usually have mild wet winters. I originally talked to local masons, and used their practices. Then I tried your techniques. My earlier work develops cracks and I'll probably have to redo some of it. Since I've been doing things as though I lived in the northeast, my work has held together completely. Thank you!
On a side note, my neighbor hired a contractor to put in some concrete in front of her garage. There's a downhill slope to the garage, so drainage is particularly important. The contractor, who's been working around here for about 40 years, didn't put any level lines in; he just checked around a few spots with a short level. Then he had to go back and clean up the spots where he put the level. He also put a seam in, so the water doesn't flow. It was kind of a comedy to watch. The garage fills with water and my neighbor is trying to get him to replace it. So, that bit about seeing what local contractors do is bunk.

[JC-dgkg]

Mr Haduck, Thank you for your videos. I started watching them a couple of years ago. I have now done several tile and stone jobs. You inspired me to get out there and do it!

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Mike Haduck Masonry Expert & Stone Work Artist.

[punkylemons]

Mike, thank you so much for this tutorial. I am about to try this technique for the first time on an old cement pad that a shed was on. I thought it would be good practice. Your spotter stone and joint technique answered a lot of what I was wondering about. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I will let you know how it turns out!

[sindrome]

thank you Mike for all your Videos. I have learnt so much watching you. I am about to finally build my first home, and I am trying to do it myself morgue free. I have so many skills to learn, and your a fantastic teacher. I am  big fan of the old school ways that where built to last. I am slowly collecting mason tools, and I am looking forward to trying my hand at this amazing art.

[maryanntrader]

Thanks Mike, I learn a lot about what is much better to do, specially if depends on the weather on the place. Here in Virginia it’s raining a lot and snow once a year.

[danielmuratore]

is a pleasure learning from you and watching you, thank you for passing your trade