Concrete Stairs - what should be behind them to protect the house from rotting?
We are building a new addition and have it framed in right now with the Typar on it but not the siding yet. Should we put the siding on first before the concrete stairs are installed? Should we just build the stairs against the Typar and then istall the siding aroun the stairs? Basically we're worried about water getting between the stairs and the house and causing rotting? What should be behind the stairs to prevent this?
Answer:
I've done it both ways .If you pour up against the tyvek you'll have to J around the steps. It's not any different then putting J around a window or up against your soffit as far as water is concerned.If you put your siding up first you'll have to put expansion behind the steps up against the house in case the steps heave or settle so it won't damage the siding. Make sure you put fall on the steps away from the addition just like a patio or a driveway should have.You may need a footing under the steps depending how big they are and any frost issues you may have in your area.
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