I’m from the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, I got on 3 snakes in one evening a couple of weeks ago… you have all those gaps for snakes to lay in🤦🏻♀️. Do you really think that’s safe?
He’s talking about all this “firm / solid ground, no soft soil” . . . ALL I SEE IS NUTRIENT RICH / BROWN / *SOFT SOIL* ! 😅 NOT A SPEC OF CRUSH & RUN, WASHED SCREENINGS, GEO-TEXTILE FABRIC, NOTHING! NOTHING BUT DIRT! IT ALSO LOOKS “TALL, F@T, BUT SKINNY LEGS”, KINDA FUNKY LOOKIN’. . . ALMOST LIKE A BIG CHICK WITH A BODY BUILT LIKE A BUSTED CAN OF BISCUITS! 🫢🤭🫣
I have a couple questions…..I live in western Massachusetts. Late fall through spring,we get winter….and particularly in spring, we get freeze/thaw cycles until full spring (mid to late April). My concern….wouldn’t I need to add a layer underneath (sand and stone dust) to prevent movement while upper soil layers thaw, then refreeze? Also, what am I missing regarding the importance of providing a “bull nose”? It seems to me, leaving that “lip” over the tread is in itself a tripping hazard. That Tennessee stone is gorgeous. Here, I’d probably use Goshen stone. Nice video, beautiful steps!
Where do I get that stone at? I’m sure it’s a couple hundred per stone. 😑 guess I’m better off goin down to the creek, or stopping on the side of the interstate and loading up
The ugliest steps I've ever seen. And as for 'good solid ground' a good solid shower of rain would shift a lot of that soil. AND slabs should be very slightly pitched forward to allow water run-off. AND the irregular frontage of some of these steps should be cut to form a straight edge. AND...etc.
I’m no handyman but even if I built this I wouldn’t pleased or satisfied . Looks ugly and steps aren’t anchored. I’m 128kgs , over time those slabs are going to move with me walking up and down them.
Thanks for the tip on using bricks for the risers. I am building a flagstone stairway on my hill and will use this idea now.
Holy shit, that looks dangerous lol
Unfortunately, in many regions, the lack of base beneath each stone would be very problematic within just a few heavy rainfall.
Great video! Short and to the point. And the staircase is beautifully done!
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Thanks for the excellent tips!! Nice job.
IS THIS A *”WHAT * NOT * TO DO!”* VIDEO!? 😅
I’m from the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, I got on 3 snakes in one evening a couple of weeks ago… you have all those gaps for snakes to lay in🤦🏻♀️.
Do you really think that’s safe?
Yes, I think you need to fill this in, at the very least. I was thinking snakes and critters will love their new home
Would still have liked to have seen some mortar holding bricks together (some looked very uneven and flimsy).
That not only is ugly as shit, it looks extremely unsafe. Rain will wash away the dirt around those bricks and those flagstones and bricks will shift.
That was my thoughts as well. I would have just used concrete pavers and gravel to irrigate for rain.
😂
Glad I’m not the only one!
He’s talking about all this “firm / solid ground, no soft soil” . . . ALL I SEE IS NUTRIENT RICH / BROWN / *SOFT SOIL* ! 😅 NOT A SPEC OF CRUSH & RUN, WASHED SCREENINGS, GEO-TEXTILE FABRIC, NOTHING! NOTHING BUT DIRT! IT ALSO LOOKS “TALL, F@T, BUT SKINNY LEGS”, KINDA FUNKY LOOKIN’. . . ALMOST LIKE A BIG CHICK WITH A BODY BUILT LIKE A BUSTED CAN OF BISCUITS! 🫢🤭🫣
I wouldn’t want to hit my head on the edge of one of those
I have a couple questions…..I live in western Massachusetts. Late fall through spring,we get winter….and particularly in spring, we get freeze/thaw cycles until full spring (mid to late April). My concern….wouldn’t I need to add a layer underneath (sand and stone dust) to prevent movement while upper soil layers thaw, then refreeze? Also, what am I missing regarding the importance of providing a “bull nose”? It seems to me, leaving that “lip” over the tread is in itself a tripping hazard. That Tennessee stone is gorgeous. Here, I’d probably use Goshen stone. Nice video, beautiful steps!
So did he dig it all out himself or was it his cameraman? His clothing looks surprisingly clean for a "day" on the tools.....lol
The stairs look unsteady and dangerous...
They can't be, they're on firm steady soil
@@Multipotentialitis LOL
@@Multipotentialitisexcept he replaced the Firm and steady soil with unanchored bricks without mortar sand or gravel
firm solid ground
I love this, but I bet that Tennessee flagstone is expensive.
Where do I get that stone at? I’m sure it’s a couple hundred per stone. 😑 guess I’m better off goin down to the creek, or stopping on the side of the interstate and loading up
Wow - thank you!
Seems like blocks the same thickness as two bricks would be more stable.
Haha "if not, you'll trip on these stairs for the rest of your life"
I like this idea. Is there a way to add stairs to the bottom if you don’t start low enough?
The ugliest steps I've ever seen. And as for 'good solid ground' a good solid shower of rain would shift a lot of that soil. AND slabs should be very slightly pitched forward to allow water run-off. AND the irregular frontage of some of these steps should be cut to form a straight edge. AND...etc.
Agree with everything you have mentioned. Not very professional
OMG! The danger!
Good luck finding stones the exact same thickness.
Looks bad. Too sloppy
Doesn't look good to me
Is this a joke, because I'm Lmfao😆
at least add some construction adhensive.
I’m no handyman but even if I built this I wouldn’t pleased or satisfied . Looks ugly and steps aren’t anchored. I’m 128kgs , over time those slabs are going to move with me walking up and down them.
"firm solid ground"
Do not do this. Do not do this. Not a good idea.