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Making Steps with Cinder Blocks


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August 18, 2010

I was visiting a friend who had just moved into a new home, and I saw these steps they made with cinder blocks. I thought this was great. They look so nice and orderly! Make Steps From Cinder Blocks

 
Make Steps From Cinder Blocks
 

By Robyn Fed from Hampton, TN

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August 18, 20105 found this helpful

Brick steps DO get very slick in winter months. They hold moisture and freeze with a slight film. Just an FYI. They do look nice.

 
August 19, 20101 found this helpful

Great frugal idea! I really like the way it looks. As with the last comment posted, I'd put some rubber mat strips down. You could probably use old car mats.

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Just use a little construction adhesive. Also I'd put a little cement between them just to keep them from separating.

 

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August 19, 20101 found this helpful

Is mortar used to keep them from separating (like you use with red bricks)?

 
December 31, 20183 found this helpful

Unfortunately, code maximum rise is 7-3/4" (and minimum tread depth 10", with 3/4" minimum nosing; if no nosing, 11"). 8x8x16" CMU exceeds the new code mandated maximum rise. Don't do this, because if somebody came over and fell/tripped or whatever, you could be sued and cited.

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I am also certain code enforcement would take issue with them not being mortared (as depicted).

If you must do this, use 6" CMU (and mortar).

 
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