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How do I build concrete stairs to be brickfaced?
I just dug out the old (narrow) and falling apart brick stairs to my basement. I HAVE worked with concrete before, so I know something about building and using forms, BUT I have never made stairs before. Can anyone point me to good resources? I want have these stairs covered in brick and I'd like to pour the stairs myself, but the task seems a bit daunting. Any suggestions about measuring treads and risers, building forms, using rebar, etc., would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance -
Answer:
yup, the best way is to build your base with cement blocks, then you brick will finish it, just remember when you layout for your cement block that the brick will add 3" if you are going to use them on the "risers" (make them stick out 3" towards the house) the beauty part is that cement blocks are sized to work directly with brick. All you'll need is mortar mix to bond it all together, the directions on the bag will tell you exactly what you need to know, good luck
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