Choose the material of your steps based on the answers to the questions below.
Wood steps on concrete porch.
Porch steps are needed to reach the doorways of most houses due to the height of the house s foundation.
This way the porch and stairs are in the locations you want them and they re made from a material you like.
The two most common wood flooring choices for porches are 5 4 treated decking and traditional tongue and groove floorboards.
Item 701414 model str6612.
Stringers are usually 2 x 12 inch 5 1 x 30 5 cm treated wood boards to which the tread and riser are attached.
A run is the total length of the steps from the edge of the porch to where the steps end.
While it takes more effort than painting them you can use this video as a guide to cover the steps completely then build wood steps.
The rise is the height of porch or the steps that you will need.
Because it s an extension of your home it s a chance to create a favorable first impression and it.
The front porch is the first part of your home that guests see.
Whatever your reasons adding a wood floor to your concrete porch is a fairly simple operation.
Covering your concrete steps with wood is one way to make them look pretty without a lot of work.
They can be made from a variety of materials including wood concrete or stone.