Diy Cement Block Stairs

1 tamp gravel first the rock will compress and you want it as level as you can may have to add more gravel.

Diy cement block stairs.

Calculate the number of individual steps you will need to span the gap between the threshold and the ground. For the novice landscaping blocks also allows the home builder to bypass the many steps involved with pouring concrete steps such as building forms and pouring cement. Measure the distance from the ground straight up to your door threshold or porch opening. I just watched the video and he does use the construction adhesive to adhere everything together.

To set the base course center the first stair block on the path photo 3. 2 add sand 2 3 inches then screed it to level it and to the correct height. Hammer and a block of wood. Set the first base course block for the stairs perfectly level front to back and side to side.

Step 1 measure the height of the porch and divide that measurement by the height of the landscape blocks to find how many steps are necessary.