Bumping the thread.
I'm going to cast a staircase at home this summer and I have a question about whether each step should have a slight slope outward? It should logically help the water drain off the steps more easily. But what do you think? Is it possible to build a mold that fixes this, or do you do it when you scrape the concrete with a board?
I'm going to cast a staircase at home this summer and I have a question about whether each step should have a slight slope outward? It should logically help the water drain off the steps more easily. But what do you think? Is it possible to build a mold that fixes this, or do you do it when you scrape the concrete with a board?
I have quite a significant slope on my steps. It wasn't really intended, but I'm pleased it turned out that way. The form was built horizontally, but the slope was created when the concrete was vibrated and then with the finishing.
That sounds smart. But if the concrete is quite firm, one should be able to have a mold with a slope.
Now, however, I have to arrange the shape of the stairs. The existing, provisional one is completely useless to walk on. Far too flat. It follows the slope of a bank. But I need to rethink that. Does anyone know any good website for calculating stairs where you know the height you need to climb and that gives the number of steps and appropriate slope?
Now, however, I have to arrange the shape of the stairs. The existing, provisional one is completely useless to walk on. Far too flat. It follows the slope of a bank. But I need to rethink that. Does anyone know any good website for calculating stairs where you know the height you need to climb and that gives the number of steps and appropriate slope?
You usually have a measure of riser+tread+riser to get a staircase that is comfortable to walk on, and then adjust the riser/tread height based on what feels good and if you want to have an open staircase or not. It can also make a difference whether it is going to be outside or inside, i.e., whether you are walking with shoes or not and if you are carrying things, etc.
It is quite easy to find a lot of calculation formulas or suggestions if you search online. I found this one quite nice as a reference.
I'm going to pour a new staircase to the basement and have actually been walking around and looking at different exterior staircases on nearby apartment buildings, measuring them and "test walking" to get a feel for what I think is good or bad for our particular staircase.
It is quite easy to find a lot of calculation formulas or suggestions if you search online. I found this one quite nice as a reference.
I'm going to pour a new staircase to the basement and have actually been walking around and looking at different exterior staircases on nearby apartment buildings, measuring them and "test walking" to get a feel for what I think is good or bad for our particular staircase.
How has it gone knicklas, doesn't the space under the stairs get messy there? Otherwise, it is really nice! It hasn't cracked? Thinking about the fact that the slab "hangs" a little from the large area at the top.