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Calculate and Prepare Stair Dimensions

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How to Pour, form and Finish Concrete Stairs. PRO-Advice From 2 masters with 35 Years exp. 4k video

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Before starting, calculate the dimensions for your stair risers and treads. According to code, risers should be no more than 7 and 3/4 inches. Adjust the tread depth to ensure proper water runoff. This step sets the stage for the forms to be built accurately.

Goal: Determine precise measurements for stairs

Tools and materials

  • Tape Measure — Measuring riser and tread dimensions

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all right so we got a lot going on in this jobsite we're pouring a new apron and a new set of concrete stairs right Ron right all right all right guys this is my buddy Ron graft from concrete arts we work together for how many how many years now Ron that's probably old tries you know some of these guys is very basic stuff oh it is uh no more than seven and three-quarter inch these are set up at about seven and three-eighths of an inch whatever works out you know I usually got to take here your your top elevation your low low elevation see what you got if we in this particular one we had about 36 37 inches roughly when you break that divide that up or whatever works out best okay no you got to keep it you have to slow these treads so the water runs off you know it's not like building a carpenter building wood stairs these always got to have a slight pitch them so the water runs away

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