This Method Can Be More Accurate And Faster To Form Your Next Concrete Stairway For Patios or Decks

[@jamesyoung3343]

I read in a forum some answers to a question according to which outdoor stair stringers should have a slight forward slope (say 1/8") to facilitate water evacuation. After that, I checked my house (built in 1923) and noticed that indeed all external stairs (in cement or wood) do have a forward slope. Is that an old way no longer accepted by new standards? Your comment would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

[@stairbuilding]

Smaller stairs with level treads in warmer climates, might not need slope and the design can also create problems requiring sloping steps.

[@ikust007]

I did do that for my exterior staircase after watching Greg’s video.

[@frankalden6093]

I am concerned that the wet concrete will exert tremendous force to lift the stair stringers and pull the stakes from the ground. Is there a rule of thumb or guidance as to how deep the stakes have to be into the ground to avoid upheaval.

[@stairbuilding]

I've never heard of one. Drive the stakes in and attach to forms and then give it a tug in any direction you think could be a problem and if it moves, then add more reinforcement. Keep in mind that you can pour the concrete slower to reduce the force you are concerned with.

[@vanjavanito6095]

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[@vaidassimkus7561]

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[@ikust007]

Sir: I did try to send you an email but it came back saying not possible …?

[@stairbuilding]

Try sending email without any pictures, but other than that, I don't know what the problem could be.

[@ikust007]

@@stairbuilding cheers will send for trial.

[@ikust007]

Tried again: not working again…:(

[@ikust007]

Greg: none of your emails work.

[@stairbuilding]

If you can't email, then provide a description with a few details or your problem.