How Do You Pick Concrete Pavers For Steps?
Outdoor steps require weather-resistant materials to retain their integrity over the years. Choosing concrete pavers allows the homeowner to install the steps once with a strong structure that will last years. Because outside step treads are often wider than indoor steps, choosing a paver to suit the overall dimensions is important. Choose a structurally-secure paver. Sand-set or gravel-set pavers offer superior strength and resist cracking better than decorative concrete formed without additional sand or rock. Because the steps will bear weight, resist choosing a lightweight-PAAC concrete paver. Determine the desired width of each proposed concrete tread. Most concrete pavers come in 8-inch by 16-inch measurements so a simple garden staircase will accommodate the pavers when placed side by side with a 16-inch depth. Consider laying the pavers lengthwise, if you’re creating outdoor steps with a rise comparable to an indoor staircase. Traditionally, this is too steep a rise with too nar
