How can I build an outdoor concrete or wood staircase?
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Exterior stair’s have durability & slip resistance criteria.
A picture would be great.
Hi May, here are instructions for creating wooden steps that could easily be used for your purpose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGLw9OI50tw
Things like stairs may have to comply with building codes
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My friend and I are doing her steps with pallets, which were free. Just goggle/search pallet steps.