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Concrete Stairs

Manufacturers and distributors of concrete stairs.
Concrete Stairs
Find Concrete stairs on Sweets. CAD, Specs, manufacturer catalogs.
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Custom Interior Stairways
Wide Selection of Metal, Hardwood & Exotic Wood Stair Rails & Balusters
www.SCWoodworking.com
General Contractor
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Stairs
New Home Construction, Additions and Basements. Get a Free Estimate.
www.onypc.com/avi-custom-floors
Staircase Construction
Spiral stair for Interior and Exterior, Delivered to your job.
www.salterspiralstair.com
EKO STAIRS (562)234-5617
Traditional/Contemporary Staircases Custom Woodworking (S.California)
www.ekostairs.com
Stair Construction
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Brick Stairs
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www.ServiceMagic.com
Concrete Construction
Concrete construction accessories & supplies for contractors
www.DaytonSuperior.com
Concrete Steps
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S & A Stairs.
Australian staircase builder Specialising in timber stairs.
www.stairking.com.au
A-Z Concrete Stairs Provider Directory
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Amico
Manufacturer of expanded metal, grating, metal lath, security barriers, concrete forming and vinyl and steel accessories.
www.amico-online.com
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High Concrete Structures
Manufacturers of precast and prestressed concrete products. Specializing in parking garages, stackwalls, stadiums and prisons.
www.highconcrete.com
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Shawnee
Manufacturers of precast concrete steps for home, cottage and terrace applications.
www.shawneesteps.com
Sierra Stair Company
Loomis, California based manufacturer and distributor of stairs, stair parts and other building materials and architectural products.
www.sierrastair.com
Stepstone Inc.
Manufacturers of a wide variety of precast concrete products ranging from architecturally specified stairs, roof pavers and wall caps to standard pavers sold through home improvement centers.
www.stepstoneinc.com
Stepstone, Inc.
Manufacturers of precast concrete products ranging from architecturally specified stairs, roof pavers and wall caps to standard pavers sold through home improvement centers.
www.stepstoneinc.com
Concrete Stairs
Find Concrete stairs on Sweets. CAD, Specs, manufacturer catalogs.
www.Construction.com
Custom Interior Stairways
Wide Selection of Metal, Hardwood & Exotic Wood Stair Rails & Balusters
www.SCWoodworking.com
General Contractor
Home Remodeling & Room Additions FREE Estimate Call (866) 224-0464
MDMConstructionandRemodeling.com

Guide to Concrete Stairs

How to buy, build and sell concrete stairs


Manufacturers combine cement with other materials such as gravel, sand and water to create a concrete stair. They place the mixed concrete into a mold called a form that will provide the stair its shape. The cement stairs harden in a chemical process called hydration.

Knowledge of specific terminology is necessary when building concrete steps. The riser is the vertical part of the stairs, which are called "open stairs" when the risers are missing. The tread is the horizontal portion of the stairs and generally must meet the same specifications as the floor. The nosing is any part of the tread that protrudes over the riser beneath it.

Cement stairs are commonly measured in several ways. They are:
  1. The rise height is the distance from the surface of one riser to the surface of the next.
  2. The tread depth is the distance from the edge of the tread (including the nosing, if any) and the riser.
  3. The slope of the cement stairs is the ratio given by the total height of the stairs divided by the total length of the stairs. This is sometimes expressed as the pitch angle, which is given by the inverse tangent of the slope of the stairs.


Action Steps

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Build concrete stairs Many specific factors determine a stair's proportions but as a general rule the riser height should be between 4 and 7.5 inches. The tread depth generally becomes longer as the risers become shorter. The tread depth should be at least 10 inches long with 7.5-inch risers and increase to 19 inches for 4-inch risers.

I recommend:  Build concrete steps according to the basic design guide at Concrete Network. You can use EZ Stairs, which allows for a precise level of adjustment of the risers and treads.

Buy precast concrete steps It is possible to order precast concrete stairs in the desired configuration. They are hollow and much less likely to settle than solid concrete steps. Additionally, precast concrete stairs are cast in one piece and therefore have no joints or gaps.

I recommend:  Find more than 100 different configurations of precast concrete steps at Shea Concrete. You can find a photo gallery of stairs made to order with a stair-forming machine at Durlach Industries.

List your concrete stair building business with a contractor locator service Advertise your services while comparing your prices with other contractors in your area. Many referral services also offer affiliate programs.

I recommend:  Best Contractors has a well-known locator service for finding contractors with experience in building concrete stairs and is actively promoted in many markets. It also offers a comprehensive affiliate program for building suppliers that can be a cost-effective means of marketing for small businesses.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • The variance in riser height should be low when building concrete stairs. Many building codes require no more than 1/4 inch difference between the shortest and tallest riser because people become accustomed to the risers being at a certain height.

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How-To Guide from WORK.COM

By Emmet McMahan
How to buy, build and sell concrete stairs.
Manufacturers combine cement with other materials such as gravel, sand and water to create a concrete stair. They place the mixed concrete into a mold called a form that will provide the stair its shape. The cement stairs harden in a chemical ... Read more


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