Working on a soft surface like grass will help evenly support the rough face of the stone and reduce the chance of cracking.
How to build front porch steps with stone.
Plan your porch construction materials.
Use a manual compactor to press the ground and pack it into a solid level surface.
Now that you ve got a rough design for your porch you know how large it will be.
Stretch a level string line from the high point on the path to the low points measure the height differences and position the stone steps near the low point.
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Front porch steps if designed correctly can make a small porch appear larger or a large porch more grand.
Determine what the tread and the rise of the stairs will be.
Begin by laying out the approximate location of the path and patio in your yard.
Place a mason s chisel in the score line at one end angled slightly toward the waste side.
Carve out space in your slope for each stone individually.
Close up of level line.
Strike the chisel with a maul to break the stone cleanly.
You may install a metal railing for further support.
Porch steps are not only functional but can add curb appeal to your porch.
For the best stone porch steps take care in packing the gravel foundation for each step.
The gravel should be tightly packed and securely in place before the step is installed.
You ll also know if you re building it completely out of wood composite decking or if your design will incorporate stone flooring or even tile or brick.
Use a brick hammer to chip off any excess.
Stack and mortar smaller stones along the sides of the steps to widen the steps slightly.
Dig down about 2 inches to make sure that you are not setting stone onto soft ground.
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Level the surface in front of your porch.
You may want to install railings or side guards on your steps particularly if they are steep.
The tread is the length of the actual step and the rise is the height.