Pouring Concrete Steps (How To Pour Concrete Steps)

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[jeremyb]

It's nice to see someone take pride in their work like you do. Unfortunately, nowadays many people don't. It's all about getting it done as cheap and fast as they can. I had 30k in concrete poured this year, some of it in rain, other in freezing temperatures, and the contractor didn't take near the care that I see in your videos.

[terencemanthorpe]

I have been doing stairs in the uk for 45 years mostly london and I have never had to put any rebar on the nosing, I’m retired now and miss it so much, great channel thank you 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸

[richimiller]

Hey Mike
Love your videos, the only problem is you don't use chairs to hold your steel off the ground or Styrofoam.
There's no structural benefit when your steel lays on the bottom of your pour,
HAS TO BE LIFTED

[Kardos]

We need more people like you Mike. Your pride in your work is inspiring!

[jstone]

First video that used the 45 on the risers. I saw my Dad do that the times I worked with him. And tilt the riser back a 1/4” or so to prevent heel rubs. Dad was a true master. I did enjoy your video… I learned!

[ronbattiston]

I am not a concrete man and so far have tried three times to fix our front and back cement steps. Your video sure helps! We are also in a cold climate so if we make mistakes cracks develop. Thanks for your help!

[langmussen]

Mike, your time and effort both in the trade and putting these videos together is to be commended. Thank you for taking the time to share these. I've tackled some small jobs with friends at our homes and used your tips. Great work Sir! Thank you from NW CT.

[chrisscullynz]

Nice to have an overcast day for pouring stairs. nice job.

[tnolan]

Man I have done hundreds of sets of steps !! Got to the point I was doing steps in my sleep !! Worked in a new home development and every home had a set of steps from 4ft wide to 16 ft wide !! Angled on the sides, ,,,curved on the sides !! I poured a set of steps one time that bowed out in the middle and the home owner asked me if it was by design or accident, ,,,I said design, ,he said he luved it !! WHEW !!

[timothyagopian]

The 45 is a wonderful idea, thank you for taking the time to make the video. Very helpful! :)

[trentszeponski]

Mike and his team are trained professionals at concrete. Sometimes the plans are little different than the last job.

[dmbaile]

I just poured my own concrete bad for an AC condenser and your channel was a big help! Next I am thinking about tackling some steps. Thanks!

[scotsmanofnewengland]

Nice video and informative. As a new homeowner I saw a few concrete projects in the future around the house so I went a bought a book on working with concrete sure saved me a lot of money and make me proud of what I accomplished. Thanks again.

[temogomez]

Awesome job! We still waiting for last video for the finishing project.

[wetrock]

I built my own house, I'm not a tradesman but rather a businessman. 32 years ago I decided to pour an 18 by 8 foot deck in the back of my house. I built the forms, I installed rebar every 12 inch square. On the 18 foot side one end is resting on the foundation, the center is on a 10 inch tubular pillar (Sonotube) and the other end is held up by the stairs, all this five feet off the ground and 6 inches thick. I called for 4000 pound strong low slump concrete with ½ inch stone. Now here is the clincher: I was alone, the first time iI had ever done this kind of work and it was in August with a 75 degree sunny day. Boy, did I suffer, the concrete was starting to harden before I had finished magging it. I concentrated on the stairs, the forms of witch were cut at 45 degrees, because it had to be done right. After they were ready I got to magging the surface with a 3 foot length of 2x4 and a wood trowel. Fighting with the concrete I started seeing black spots in front of my eyes but I finally made it. Final result: straight set of stairs, a very little bit of wavy surface but with a good slope, some stones showing trough. Not one crack, not even an hairline one, all this standing up after 30 years.
I'm so happy to see what you are doing here Mike, I validates what I did way back then and I learn even more with you teachings. Today, I just finished a repair job at my son's home, an 8 by 18 foot deck suffering from a terminal case of spalted concrete. Done with Quickrete product, nice broom finish on a diamond grinder prepped surface. We watched your three videos covering that subject and it turned out to be a success. I'm a 69 year old retiree with a metal hip. Thank you Mike for your excellent teaching.

[kevino]

I miss the concrete, it’s so therapeutic especially a nice easy pour like this one

[christophercoccitti]

Nice detailed video Mike! I would love to see the framing of the job sometime. Thanks!

[ciogon]

Ive just poured 5 steps right now..waiting for the concrete to settle and suck its water back in so i can finish them...but after seing your video, i regret not doing the 45 angle trick...😢its a great ideea...much easier to finish under that plank...😅

[psidvicious]

It’s good to hear you sponge out the riser faces, bcz that’s a practice that has largely gone by the wayside down here, in the last few decades.
I used to get ⅛” aluminum plate, made for the faces and screw them on to the risers. That was very effective at producing a nice slick finish on the faces if we weren’t going to take the time to sponge them out. It also looked good with the contrasting slick risers to the broomed treads. Obviously only practical for repetitive sets.

[leoaylsworth]

Thank you for some stair knowledge! God bless you guys!