Hello!! Thank you so much for sharing your videos. You were a lifesaver for me today in framing and preping my 3 step cement project. Before I start the pouring process, what do you recommend when the side if my frame is against my house any extra prep needed and also what would be the best way to support my frame when there is only the house and exsiting cement all around the frame. Will a few ciderblocks up againsr the frame be enough support for the weight of the cement once poured?
Hello I want to make steps for my front porch. From the cement base to the top of the porch is 27”. I have many older friends. I want a low rise and a long run for safety. I am thinking of a 5” step height. How would I form this…36 wide. Thanks mike
Yes, it will be better most of the time to connect it to the soil with a larger footing and concrete porches with rebar dowels. I will make a video later about dowels, separation from wood framing or stucco and better concrete mixes.
Am i supposed to pour in sections or does it get poured all at once??
Thank you.
Well done!
Our pleasure!
Hello!! Thank you so much for sharing your videos. You were a lifesaver for me today in framing and preping my 3 step cement project. Before I start the pouring process, what do you recommend when the side if my frame is against my house any extra prep needed and also what would be the best way to support my frame when there is only the house and exsiting cement all around the frame. Will a few ciderblocks up againsr the frame be enough support for the weight of the cement once poured?
I would think so.
Thanks i live in Wisconsin and this has help me a lot
Glad to hear it!
Would you put screws into the concrete pad to connect to stairs?
If you can, install dowels or rebar, but if you can't then long screws will be better than nothing.
Great
Hi, my height is about 5 feet to the landing pad. I'm probably going to need 7-8 steps. Can I use the same method?
I would think so.
Hello
I want to make steps for my front porch. From the cement base to the top of the porch is 27”. I have many older friends. I want a low rise and a long run for safety. I am thinking of a 5” step height. How would I form this…36 wide.
Thanks mike
Just make sure all of your risers are the same height.
No need for re bar or wire mesh?
Thank you for this video. I was wondering the same and will this bond with the existing porch concrete wall?
See if this helps - ua-cam.com/video/EH1Tw1TgauQ/v-deo.html
Yes, it will be better most of the time to connect it to the soil with a larger footing and concrete porches with rebar dowels. I will make a video later about dowels, separation from wood framing or stucco and better concrete mixes.
Hello , would you know how many 60 pound bags of quikrete cement to buy for the 3 step build , it would be a big help , thanks
@@claycomb556 google concrete calculator and enter measurements it’ll tell you