Concrete Steps or Concrete Stairs can be the focal point of an entryway to homes and businesses. Silver Springs can help you design an entrance with that ‘wow’ factor!
Concrete stairs can be shaped, colored, and textured to fit the design of any entryway. You can color and stamp a concrete stairway to look like stone, brick, wood, or many other designs. Concrete steps with an exposed aggregate finish are a popular choice because of their attractive look and non-slip surface.
If you are having a concrete walkway installed, the concrete stairs can be poured at the same time to match the walkway design, texture, and color.
The versatility and durability of concrete along with the very low maintenance required make the choice of having concrete stairs over wood stairs an easy one. Concrete stairs will not warp, fade, splinter or rot. To keep a concrete stairway looking like new all you have to do is pressure wash and re-seal them.
When planning the look of your concrete steps the most important dimensions are the riser height and tread depth. Risers should be 4 to 7 inches in height and tread depth from 18 to 11 inches.
Some other concrete stairway design options:
1. For proper drainage, slope the steps forward 1/4 inch per foot.
2. The top landing for concrete stairs leading to entrances should be no more than 7 1/2 inches below the door threshold.
3. Using landings to break up cement steps that are 5 feet or higher is a good idea. The landings should be a minimum of 3 feet wide.
4. Having a deeper tread with a shorter rise will allow for a more natural stride.
Whether you decide to have decorative concrete stairs or plain gray cement steps, Silver Springs can help you make the best choice.
