Wood is normally cheaper and less work. There are standard run & rise dimensions. It also depends on how high you need to go. A ramp may be easier to use if it is for storing things with wheels.
I need to block access from the main floor to the second floor in the verses of an Alzheimer’s patient. It will be a temporary barrier of indeterminant time. I woul...
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We are buying an older house that has a very steep staircase into the finished basement. The treads are less than 7 inches deep, and there are only 9 steps where one ...
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We need more information.
How many steps? Completely outside?
Steps/staircases have many safety regulations in terms of rise:run, open risers restrictions and handrails.
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
Wood is normally cheaper and less work. There are standard run & rise dimensions. It also depends on how high you need to go. A ramp may be easier to use if it is for storing things with wheels.
My friend and I are doing her steps with pallets, which were free. Just goggle/search pallet steps.