| Anyone can make wooden steps but having a set of | | | | steps so that the dry bricks will not absorb moisture |
| brick steps is important. It will be more inspiring when | | | | from the unsettled mortar. |
| people will admire that a person actually know how to | | | | The bricks that form the frame or interior of the steps |
| build brick steps. This task consumes time but the | | | | are unseen when the task is complete, hence they |
| results are satisfying and are far away from | | | | can consist of larger and more cheap bricks. The first |
| disappointment. | | | | row of bricks must be laid with mortar of an inch |
| The foundation is very important feature of the steps. | | | | between each bricks. It is essential that the first row or |
| It has to be remembered that steps bear a lot of | | | | course should be level before the succeeding ones |
| pressure and weight daily. Foundation made from solid | | | | are added. Each step must have a height of 6 inches |
| cement is very important for the durability of the steps. | | | | and a tread of 21.5 inches for an easy fit. Space |
| The area has to be excavated so the earth is | | | | allowances should be made for the width of the |
| exposed, a spirit level can be used for ensuring that | | | | exterior or facing bricks. |
| the surface is perfectly level. The soil can be | | | | The exterior or facing bricks should be applied when |
| compacted if needed; a record of the dimensions of | | | | the interior brick frame has been completed. It is |
| the steps should also be prepared such as width and | | | | essential to use Portland cement for the face bricks |
| height. This is because it will give an idea that how | | | | because it is more resistant to harsh weathers and |
| many bricks are needed for completing the project. | | | | water erosions, builders' cement should be avoided. |
| First, a framing box has to be constructed from 2? x | | | | Including a light pitch in the tread of up to an inch when |
| 6? lumber before pouring in the cement. The cement | | | | building the brick steps will allow water to flow off |
| has to be mixed according to the given instructions | | | | from the steps preventing puddles and ice patches |
| and then poured in a box to a depth of 6 inches. The | | | | that can result in accidents and slippage. Even riser |
| rebar is supposed to be laid in a zigzag pattern into the | | | | heights can be attained by laying the bricks on their |
| cement as it dries and provides more strength and | | | | sides when they are being built. The work area and |
| stability. | | | | the brick steps have to be cleaned after finishing the |
| It is recommended that the bricks should be completely | | | | project so that it is neat and clear of brick splinters and |
| wet up to a day before using them. This can be done | | | | spilled cement. |
| a lot of hours before starting the work of building brick | | | | |