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Posted by Wayne Boatwright on May 4, 2008, 4:43 pm
On Sun 04 May 2008 03:26:35a, aemeijers told us...
> nick hull wrote:
>>
>>> We have a new double-wide ground set manufactured home. At present we
>>> have "temporary" wooden steps to the front and side doors, but I would
>>> like to install concrete steps. The total rise from ground is 14-16
>>> inches, so I'm guessing, as with the wooden steps, it would be 2 steps
>>> at each door, resting on firmly packed earth.
>>>
>>> These would essentially be "free standing" steps and, as we are in
>>> Phoenix, I don't think we need to worry about climate changes heaving
>>> the ground.
>>>
>>> Any plans/instructions availble for DIY? Pros and cons?
>>>
>>> TIA
>>
>> Since concrete blocks are 8x8x16 it should be EZ to make then from
>> concrete blocks. I actually use one like that on my porch, stacked
>> loose and not even cemented together but I recommend you do cement them
>> together for stability ;)
>>
>> Free men own guns - www(dot)geocities(dot)com/CapitolHill/5357/
> Before you buy the block, I'd call the local precast concrete place and
> get a price on precast hollow steps, like most owners of such houses
> use. Hard-packed Arizona dirt or not, they WILL eventually move on you,
> and it is nice to be able to drag the steps out of the way to regrade,
> versus demolishing them. Be aware code usually requires a landing at the
> top, so you don't step backwards and fall down when opening door. (Yes,
> that even applies to doors that open in, like when you bend over
> struggling with keys.)
>
> --
> aem sends...
I like that idea! Thanks, aem.
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Wayne Boatwright
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