What is the best way to build/pour concrete or stone steps to a patio door?
My darling hubby and I are planning on pouring a concrete slab patio. We have a patio door that exits to this patio and needs about a three and a half foot flight of stairs. DH and I are a little confused about the most cost efficient way to construct steps. We want something that will go well with the concrete or patio stones so I don’t believe wood will work very well and we’re not sure exactly how to set up a frame to pour steps, set brick steps or build a frame that we can disguise with patio stones and concrete slab treads. I have enclosed a few links to pictures for the latter of the options. Thank you for any help! Brick Stairs: http://www.tilesteve.com/Pages/IndPhotoPages/Patio/patio_brick_stairs.htm Patio Stone Steps: http://www.blackgranites.com/black_granite/images/landscaping/hummel_patio_and_stairs_2.jpg http://www.adcmason.com/stairs/stairs-Pages/Image31.html Concrete Steps: http://www.nitterhouse.com/masonry/products/specialty_products/superior_concrete_steps Best answer