Rock solid hosts derek stearns and dean marsico show how to use overlay and a pattern stamp to rework a cracked and peeling concrete porch floor.
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How to pour concrete porch steps step 1.
Using your plan and the actual dimensions you have computed and sketched draw the outline of your steps.
Clear all debris and make the area completely clear before beginning work.
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Prepare the ground base for the concrete dig all grass and dirt away from the stairway base down 2 inches below.
Step by step concrete porch construction step 1.
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.
Once the plywood panels were in place they began hammering out the brick along the the porch wall.
Drive stakes to indicate.
Instead of a single small step this porch now features a wraparound step made out of the same lumber.
When building concrete steps it may be necessary to attach them to the brick facing on the porch.
The result is a stylish porch surface resembling slate at a fraction of the cost.
Measure the rise and run of the area where you plan to place the steps.
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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Use wooden stakes to support the concrete form.
Introduction remove loose pieces and debris.
Mark the placement of the new porch structure with spray paint.
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Prepare the area by clearing away any.
With just one step set firmly on your pad making sure it is level.
How to do it measure rise and run.
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.
Check square level and plumb.
Measure the stairway location and arrange construction access if you are replacing existing steps measure and.
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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.
Remove any loose pieces of concrete and debris with the trowel hand tools.
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