Great job, and great video! I am a landscaper in Philly, we don't get a lot of calls for steps per se but as we do paver projects, we are getting more and more inquiries for steps. Lots of the paver projects are just pavers, no steps onto the pavers. Always good to see how other craftsmen work!
Good job! I just have to add... in order to keep it stable, we need to put base rock first then sand. When putting hollow blocks, please insert some rebar through a few key hollow block square holes then fill it with cement around the rebar. Make sure to pound the rebar into the soil about 8 inches.
Bob Vila is my favorite home renovator. This old house started back in 1978. He is the O.G. You have a great channel. Your project turned out beautifully.
Love this but my hang up is that the dimensions of these blocks create an 8 inch drop, which most code requirements are between 4 and 7. I could drop the base for the top level an inch lower than the rest but feel that would create a stability issue.
A guy at Home Depot steered me to Sika Concrete Fix as my construction adhesive for the cinderblocks and pavers. It's sikaflez + polyurethane crack repair sealant. Seems its intended purpose is crack repair and it has high elasticity. Is this the wrong thing to use here? I'm clueless. Thanks for your help, great video!
good effort, Unfortunately the entire thing is done incorrectly. your base needs at least 6'' of gravel, 3/4'' modified or 3/4'' clean stone, your glue needs to be able to flex not just anything left over. don't teach people if you dont know how to do it the right way yourself.
I have steps leading up to my house using pavers like these, but I have the issue with steps near the edges wobbling. The blocks themselves don't come off, but I'd like more stability on them nonetheless. What's a good way to keep them together?
Find a type a construction adhesive that's rated for outdoor use, that will fit in any caulk gun. Once you have it, see if you can lift those loose blocks off clean the area and apply the adhesive and press them into place. You may want to put some kind of weight on it to hold it in place overnight while it cures. For best results read the instructions on the adhesive and make sure it fits the scope of your project BEFORE buying it.
Hi looks great! You didn’t show though how you filled in any cracks or gaps between foundation an pavers ect ,(so water doesn’t flood them)? Can you tell me what you used I’m on a similar issue right now. Ty
Hello👋✨ there.. Amazing and very interesting project.. Super like👌👌👌 Thanks for sharing👍 Do keep posting new ideas Warm regards and best👍💯 wishes✨✨✨ The UnknownManCub 👍😎👨🏭
Still holding up great! However if I was in a situation where I had to put 6 to 12inchs of foundation I'd just pour a concrete slab. It also depends on the soil I live in a dry climate and our soil is vary compacted here.
Great job, and great video! I am a landscaper in Philly, we don't get a lot of calls for steps per se but as we do paver projects, we are getting more and more inquiries for steps. Lots of the paver projects are just pavers, no steps onto the pavers. Always good to see how other craftsmen work!
Good job! I just have to add... in order to keep it stable, we need to put base rock first then sand. When putting hollow blocks, please insert some rebar through a few key hollow block square holes then fill it with cement around the rebar. Make sure to pound the rebar into the soil about 8 inches.
Bob Vila is my favorite home renovator. This old house started back in 1978. He is the O.G. You have a great channel. Your project turned out beautifully.
Thanks so much! I just needed a somewhat inexpensive, simple, step by step way to build steps off my porch.
Fantastic job! Thanks for posting
Looks good. Well done..better than wood
Excellent job! Thanks for sharing this. You just have me the inspiration for my new steps project.
You are correct to go a little further out on the side. I totally agree with you.
This video is awesome! Getting ready to do two step entry to my mobile home, inexpensive and looks better than our plain cinderblock landing and step
You checked out. Good job!
Nice job u made it look effortless gives me hope thank you
My best friend, that's a great video. I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.
Love this but my hang up is that the dimensions of these blocks create an 8 inch drop, which most code requirements are between 4 and 7. I could drop the base for the top level an inch lower than the rest but feel that would create a stability issue.
Nice job. I live in 🇬🇧 and haven't ever seen pavers being glued down! What sort of tube adhesive are you using?
There's many different kinds . Exterior grade general construction adhesive will work. PL 400 is a brand here in USA.
A guy at Home Depot steered me to Sika Concrete Fix as my construction adhesive for the cinderblocks and pavers. It's sikaflez + polyurethane crack repair sealant. Seems its intended purpose is crack repair and it has high elasticity. Is this the wrong thing to use here? I'm clueless. Thanks for your help, great video!
I am not quiet sure I just used general construction adhesive.
Instead of cutting the slab, could you put stone pavers (wall of step) on the sides to even it out?
good effort, Unfortunately the entire thing is done incorrectly. your base needs at least 6'' of gravel, 3/4'' modified or 3/4'' clean stone, your glue needs to be able to flex not just anything left over. don't teach people if you dont know how to do it the right way yourself.
Well we will see how it holds up, will be doing a update video on it a year from now stay tuned!
Why one earth do you need to excavate a 6” hole filled with gravel exclusively? Asking for myself
nice job.
Where does one find concrete blocks that are smooth on all sides?
I have steps leading up to my house using pavers like these, but I have the issue with steps near the edges wobbling. The blocks themselves don't come off, but I'd like more stability on them nonetheless. What's a good way to keep them together?
Find a type a construction adhesive that's rated for outdoor use, that will fit in any caulk gun.
Once you have it, see if you can lift those loose blocks off clean the area and apply the adhesive and press them into place. You may want to put some kind of weight on it to hold it in place overnight while it cures. For best results read the instructions on the adhesive and make sure it fits the scope of your project BEFORE buying it.
So young and sooo talented! You inspire us all!!!🎉
Awesome.
Don’t you need to use paver base under the blocks and sand?
@@robb2148 I didn't see a need to.
Great
😂😂😂😂 I build steps for 50 years and this is exactly how we do it
Did you rent the masonry saw?
No Barrowed it from a family member. But yes you can rent these.
Update yet??
Will be coming soon SPOILER it's held up just fine.
@@MillennialRick 👍
Hi looks great! You didn’t show though how you filled in any cracks or gaps between foundation an pavers ect ,(so water doesn’t flood them)? Can you tell me what you used I’m on a similar issue right now. Ty
Why didn’t you lay the top bricks the opposite way?
Didn't see a need for it.
If you say ''go ahead'' one more time,then I'm going start drinking again.
Don't drink around machinery haha.
Hello👋✨ there..
Amazing and very interesting project..
Super like👌👌👌
Thanks for sharing👍
Do keep posting new ideas
Warm regards and best👍💯 wishes✨✨✨
The UnknownManCub 👍😎👨🏭
There are zero foundations on these steps 😱
Still holding up great! However if I was in a situation where I had to put 6 to 12inchs of foundation I'd just pour a concrete slab. It also depends on the soil I live in a dry climate and our soil is vary compacted here.
you are not even stacking those blocks, by the time there will be large gaps
2 years on and I don't have any gaps in the steps yet.
@@MillennialRick no frost in your area?
@@PeterJurasek we do but it doesn't get wet
@@MillennialRick ok in dry conditions without frost = no problems, you are right.
Any steps should have a nosing.you needn’t cut the slabs but should build for the nosing for proper construction
Why does it need a nosing? Is it just for looks or is it a safety deal?
Thank you for sharing
great job.
I've never seen masonry laid on top of dirt and not using a concrete foundation.....
I have many times I would not do a driveway like that thou haha