Building a sturdy step

Question

We have a deep step from our laundry room to our garage. Any advice on building a step to make it easier to go from the garage to laundry room or back?

William · Answer

Its possible you may need two steps. The average height of a step is 7' and the tread is 9' deep. These dimensions can be changed, for comfort and safety, as long as the combination of the riser and tread equal 16'.

Jean Myles · Answer

I have the same problem. I will be watching for a solution. Good luck

Valerie · Answer

You have not mentioned whether it is indoors or outdoors. If it is outside, using cinder blocks and cement might be a reasonably priced solution. Here is an example: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/garden/we-made-steps-from-decorative-concrete-blocks-578006

Sandy Hartnett · Answer

Do what. Did...I added those large cement garden squares and made another step below that high one.  It doesn't move and works well for me.  You can put 2 together if needed also.  Easy peesy.  Hugs

William · Answer

Sandy Hartnett has the right idea. Using 2' high 16X16 garden squares as a step/platform would lower the step height to 7'. You can glue them them down with construction adhesive, but the weight of the blocks is enough to keep them in place.

Nancy Jenkins · Answer

How about a ramp?

Pat · Answer

We have that problem going from the garage into the basement.  My husband built a wooden step......and it looks like you could do that also.  Then you could make it any height you want.  Ours looks like a wooden box, doesn't slide away when you use it, but you could bolt it to the wall if needed.  We painted ours white...

Lauchlan · Answer

Use pressure treated wood. It comes in various sizes usually you can get at local hard ware store . After you cut the length you need use a  charge hammer ( also at local hardware store to attach to concrete it comes with instructions and is not har to use . You should use pressure treat on floor for moisture reasons just the part that touches concrete needs to be pressure  treat. Once you have the pressure. Treat installed you. Can build it up as high as you want using any lumber and nails .tou can stain it or tile it or whatever  you think you would like. You can also make a form and use ready mix concrete  and set the form to whatever hight and width you need  just don't  pour concrete in cold weather by the way your bottom threshold  is missing off the door frame they are inexpensive and can be found at local home improvement store

Linda Johnson · Answer

My husband built us a wooden step and attached it, so it's secure.  Helps a lot when I go from one room to the other.

Ann · Answer

Try paving stones, they come in different sizes and can be stacked

Sandy Hartnett · Answer

They are just set on top of each other.  Their weight holds them securely.  You can certainly use mastic or glue if you wish.  I placed a welcome mat on top also.

Bernadette Staal · Answer

what about concrete blocks

Irene · Answer

What about a ramp instead of a step?  Can be made any length from steep to gradual slope.  I am 74 and have difficulty maneuvering around.  I would definitely opt for a ramp over a step or two.  Should make a sure-footed transition.

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