How Do You Repair & Patch Porch Steps?
Porches provide a warm and welcoming gateway into your home. But what to do when your porch says “Come in” and your worn steps are saying “Stay away”? Weather, age and traffic all play their part in step deterioration. Whether concrete or wood, maintaining stairs is an important part of any home repair regimen. Examine concrete steps for cracks, chips or other signs of wear. Check for balance and levelness to avoid falls. Shifts in position are a prime cause of damage to concrete stairs. Check safety rails for looseness. Any loose or broken areas should be repaired as soon as they are noticed, to avoid larger, more costly step repairs. With a wire brush, scrape away any gravel or flaking concrete that will keep repairs from adhering. Larger pieces should be saved if they are tight fitting. Many times they can be reattached. If the repair extends to the face of the stair, you will need a form—a board or frame used to keep concrete in place as it dries. If it is in the middle of the st
