Concrete step repair
#1
07-22-16, 08:30 PM
Concrete step repair
I have steps to repair as shown in the attached pic. What would be a good way to repair this without tearing everything up? Thanks!
#2
07-23-16, 08:55 AM
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I have nothing for you, I would be looking at tearing out and reconstructing. Doesn't look like the rise is equal on the two steps now, which is a problem.
#4
07-24-16, 03:43 AM
What are the rise measurements for the bottom step and the top step?
Code calls for the rise to be less than 8" and no more than 3/8" [?] height difference between the risers.
Code calls for the rise to be less than 8" and no more than 3/8" [?] height difference between the risers.
#6
07-24-16, 10:11 AM
Sometimes your insurance company is more of a concern than the city/county. A friend had a mobile home that he lived in for 20 yrs and then bought a house and rented out the trailer. His insurance wouldn't cover rental until he installed a handrail on the front porch .... and the county never was concerned with the lack of handrail.
Wouldn't hurt to ask the city what type of repair they are looking for; just to fill in the gap or make it all correct to current code.
Wouldn't hurt to ask the city what type of repair they are looking for; just to fill in the gap or make it all correct to current code.
#7
07-24-16, 10:27 AM
They just cited wanting the gap filled in. They're 'makeshift' rental inspectors-- doing the best they can, and not sharp generally --rather than code officials. You'd guys see the step variation is out of whack, they would not.
