My question concerns a concrete staircase partially under a roof with 4 steps, entrance to a residential house. The roof is too small and does not protect from rain.
The staircase is such that water remains stagnant rather than draining off. The staircase is painted, and the paint is peeling in some areas. I have a few questions about this, and I believe quite a few people might have the same problem.
Properly painted concrete/masonry should not allow paint to peel. For example, silicate should hardly be able to peel.
However, it is significant that water remains stagnant in several places, and the staircase is likely to have a substantial moisture content.
What can be done to solve this problem?
One thought that has crossed my mind is to thoroughly wash up the sides, repair any small damages, and paint with silicate paint. On the steps and on the top of the slab, paint with epoxy that completely seals. Then no water should enter the construction, and the staircase can breathe from the sides.
The problem with the slope/fall still remains, though. There should be a slope outward/forward/to the sides so all water drains off.
Can one grind to achieve the correct slope? Or can one masonry/cast to create a slope?
Appreciate any input of any kind.
The staircase is such that water remains stagnant rather than draining off. The staircase is painted, and the paint is peeling in some areas. I have a few questions about this, and I believe quite a few people might have the same problem.
Properly painted concrete/masonry should not allow paint to peel. For example, silicate should hardly be able to peel.
However, it is significant that water remains stagnant in several places, and the staircase is likely to have a substantial moisture content.
What can be done to solve this problem?
One thought that has crossed my mind is to thoroughly wash up the sides, repair any small damages, and paint with silicate paint. On the steps and on the top of the slab, paint with epoxy that completely seals. Then no water should enter the construction, and the staircase can breathe from the sides.
The problem with the slope/fall still remains, though. There should be a slope outward/forward/to the sides so all water drains off.
Can one grind to achieve the correct slope? Or can one masonry/cast to create a slope?
Appreciate any input of any kind.
Some pictures would have helped.
Arrange it
Soon autumn and want to spruce it up. Grateful for tips
Anyone else had the same problem?