With two or more steps set your precast riser in place then place the steps down.
Diy concrete porch and steps.
Remove any loose pieces of concrete and debris with the trowel hand tools.
Measure the rise and run of the area where you plan to place the steps.
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Check square level and plumb.
Things you ll need 4 foot 1 2 m level tape measure electric or battery operated drill 1 8 inch 3 mm drill bit for pilot holes hammer circular saw hand saw or jigsaw carpenter s square spring clamps metal or wooden yardstick for a straight edge 1 5 inch 3 8 cm deck screws 2 5 inch 6 4 cm deck.
Instead of a single small step this porch now features a wraparound step made out of the same lumber.
With just one step set firmly on your pad making sure it is level.
Introduction remove loose pieces and debris.
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Use wooden stakes to support the concrete form.
The result is a stylish porch surface resembling slate at a fraction of the cost.
When building a landing for deck stairs typical codes require the pad to extend beyond the steps about 36 inches behind the steps about 12 inches and on the sides of the steps about 6 inches.
When building concrete steps it may be necessary to attach them to the brick facing on the porch.
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The holes placed strategically down the wall will later be filled with concrete thereby attaching the steps to the porch s brick wall.
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Clear all debris and make the area completely clear before beginning work.
How to do it measure rise and run.
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Measure the stairway location and arrange construction access if you are replacing existing steps measure and.
Prepare the ground base for the concrete dig all grass and dirt away from the stairway base down 2 inches below.
Drive stakes to indicate.
A good option to assure placement and leveling is to mix some concrete patch into a putty and spread along the base of each step.
Using your plan and the actual dimensions you have computed and sketched draw the outline of your steps.
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Prepare the area by clearing away any.