How to form & pour Concrete Steps with a Pier Foundation. D.I.Y.

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  • In this video I demonstrate how to form and pour a set of 5 step concrete entry stairs with a pier foundation. Around 3 yards of concrete was used to construct this staircase and pier foundation.
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  • @marekzalewski8447
    @marekzalewski8447 2 года назад +12

    This is the clearest and most helpful description I've come across. Thank you very much

  • @FrankMason406
    @FrankMason406 2 года назад +10

    I've never seen steps done without stripping the risers and finishing them. Unless it's being covered with tile or not finished floor. To each their own, it came out great. Thanks for sharing.

  • @marcusn3902
    @marcusn3902 5 часов назад +1

    Wow great video. I really appreciate how you explain everything step by step. It will definitely help me. I’m subscribing asap.

  • @ahmedhadidi6961
    @ahmedhadidi6961 Год назад +5

    With all the additions of dirt and blocs, those stairs are going to stay there for a long time solid job right there👌

    • @DavidJohnson-nw3dz
      @DavidJohnson-nw3dz Месяц назад

      Until all those air pockets make it fail 😂 ever hear of a vibrator

  • @rl945
    @rl945 2 года назад +5

    Awesome narrative, all beef no rambling

  • @zeridiusmagus1676
    @zeridiusmagus1676 11 месяцев назад +4

    Those are some beautiful steps! Thank you for the very detailed break down of each step.

  • @lmtd4r966
    @lmtd4r966 Год назад +4

    Great job, can’t go wrong with a hard working wife Sir, y’all make a great team. Thank you for the knowledge you share with us newbies.

  • @joecanad7893
    @joecanad7893 Год назад +6

    Really informative and great work... this fellow knows his stuff!

  • @chaiselabrie6965
    @chaiselabrie6965 Год назад +5

    Very professional work and description. People like you are the hero’s of RUclips 👍👌

    • @D.I.Y._All-in-One
      @D.I.Y._All-in-One  Год назад

      I appreciate that!

    • @chaiselabrie6965
      @chaiselabrie6965 Год назад +1

      @@D.I.Y._All-in-One hey man you deserve it. Ur a smart and hard worker. U deserve any positive happening in ur life

    • @rubenheymans1988
      @rubenheymans1988 Месяц назад

      Would it also possible to do this with a 12 steps stair and 2m width? Or it that just too much for diy

  • @joelsmith6050
    @joelsmith6050 2 года назад +12

    Nice video. As an option, the steel beams could be eliminated by reinforcing the concrete wall to create a "concrete beam". With that span (2) #5's top and bottom, 16" apart would work.

  • @killazftw
    @killazftw 2 года назад +5

    Thanks for the video it took a bit for me to finally find someone that would describe the consistency at which to start finishing the concrete ( the 1/4 in press you mentioned ) the only downfall is now I have to start my project

  • @chadchad9407
    @chadchad9407 Год назад +4

    This was a good video.. Very well explained. Thank you.

  • @dogbardave6851
    @dogbardave6851 5 месяцев назад +2

    Very nice! Great job on the foundation. Appreciate the setback measurements from rebar to form. The only thing I'd do differently, is I'd use concrete epoxy to glue the rebar to the house. IMO, too much to ask of construction glue. But it looks like you have good fit otherwise.

  • @coloradodayhiker
    @coloradodayhiker Год назад

    Turned out really nice. My city is way more relaxed on codes. I like the idea of the steel beams and supports as the ground here shifts over time due to cold winters and hot summers coupled with rain and snow melt.

  • @AMMhair
    @AMMhair 2 года назад +4

    You guys are so awesome and inspiring!

  • @godbluffvdgg
    @godbluffvdgg Год назад +2

    Great job and one thing for sure it will NEVER EVER EVER, NOT IN A MILLION YEARS, EVER sink...:)...General contractor in philly for 35 years, I've used a few italian concrete guys over the years for steps...We do them a bit different. We pull forms when the concrete is still green, then use a 1-1 pointing sand and portland mix to coat the entire thing...Like a skim coat...Also steel trowel the finish, with grooving on the treads and Bull nose edges...

  • @RoseBrosHTX
    @RoseBrosHTX 2 года назад +3

    Amazing video. Thank u 🙏🏼 so so much for sharing. I learned so much. Please make more

  • @BEanz911
    @BEanz911 4 месяца назад +1

    That’s a great video man that’s exactly how it’s done brother !!

  • @sammyg973
    @sammyg973 10 месяцев назад

    WOW!!! Nice. I just need a small form of 2 stairs off of my belco basement door. Impressive.

  • @user-jd1lz8ui7m
    @user-jd1lz8ui7m 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hello my name is vicki I enjoy the work you do on your own home

  • @hotdawg9840
    @hotdawg9840 Год назад +5

    It's a good idea to set up the foundation for the steps the way this guy did it for sure but I would just recommend more than anything getting a giant chunk of foam that is one piece that you can sit down inside this thing that takes up a lot of unnecessary concrete fill making it lighter and less likely to ever sag or settle. We always use foam in our concrete steps because it's lite and it's a no-brainer... Steps that are all concrete on almost every single house you see all start sagging and falling away and it's only because they're not supported right and they're too heavy

    • @lisasolis7399
      @lisasolis7399 Год назад +1

      Wouldn't the weight of the cement crush the foam?

    • @benjaminurista9742
      @benjaminurista9742 Месяц назад

      Do you have a video or a picture to show us so we can see what you’re talking about?

  • @juanrafaeltosado1812
    @juanrafaeltosado1812 Год назад +2

    ¡¡ GREAT JOB ( BEAUTIFUL & SOLID STEPS !!!🙏).

  • @pardeapsambi9465
    @pardeapsambi9465 3 года назад +4

    Very inspirational and informative

  • @seanmccluskey4581
    @seanmccluskey4581 11 месяцев назад +1

    Very nice. Very thorough, great finish. I have a similar project coming up, slightly smaller, but this will help.

  • @jonasoliveira9366
    @jonasoliveira9366 Год назад +1

    Best video so far! Thanks for the great explanation

  • @juliomartinez8729
    @juliomartinez8729 2 года назад +4

    Good job guys well done ✅

  • @gausnell
    @gausnell 19 дней назад

    NO rambling pure info. Great video. How much would you charge a client for that job. I was thinking 5000 dollars.

  • @h.b2029
    @h.b2029 Год назад +1

    Excellent. Very helpful. Thanks.

  • @Saywhatohno
    @Saywhatohno 4 месяца назад +2

    amazing video!!!

  • @steveverhaeghe7698
    @steveverhaeghe7698 2 года назад +1

    Very nice indeed

  • @josefranco7254
    @josefranco7254 3 года назад +3

    Great work 💪

  • @seanpaula8924
    @seanpaula8924 8 месяцев назад +1

    Well done.

  • @coltykuu
    @coltykuu Год назад +1

    Super impressive, great job brother!

  • @jimmyphelix2019
    @jimmyphelix2019 Год назад +2

    Good job 👍

  • @babyboo3236
    @babyboo3236 Год назад +1

    Amazing. Well done 👍

  • @fakeaccount4092
    @fakeaccount4092 2 года назад +2

    Looks great man!!! Thanks for the tips!!!

  • @michaelroberson7813
    @michaelroberson7813 2 года назад +1

    Very well done!

  • @junctionrecords876
    @junctionrecords876 2 года назад +1

    Great Job

  • @byan6189
    @byan6189 Год назад +1

    Great video!

  • @viankalobosvalenzuela7456
    @viankalobosvalenzuela7456 3 года назад +1

    Hermoso trabajo felicitaciones saludos desde Chile 💖💖💖💖🤗🤗🤗🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

  • @bigbankhank1337
    @bigbankhank1337 Год назад +2

    Nice dude but future reference just start at the top and let the mud run where it’s going to run while vibrating. Then once it kinda covers well and starts to settle work from the bottom up. Otherwise cheers dude looks great!

  • @3jcb123
    @3jcb123 2 месяца назад +1

    Just commenting to say thanks

  • @tracymankey9314
    @tracymankey9314 3 года назад +1

    Very nice job

  • @putsomesugaronme
    @putsomesugaronme Год назад +1

    Really informative great job.

  • @olddesifusion9806
    @olddesifusion9806 10 месяцев назад

    Excellent. Wish you all the best.

  • @sethhughes2163
    @sethhughes2163 2 года назад +1

    Outstanding my friend! Looks beautiful! Seth

  • @CarlosSanchez-bg4wf
    @CarlosSanchez-bg4wf 2 года назад +1

    Nice bruh 👌 👏 👍 loving it n keep it moving thanks

  • @frankdasaintdituri9983
    @frankdasaintdituri9983 2 года назад +1

    you guys are real good

  • @KTIIbot
    @KTIIbot Год назад +1

    In Montreal. Canada. The foundation needs to be at at least 54 inches deep, against frost.

  • @jacobroberts3961
    @jacobroberts3961 Год назад +2

    Nice work, I would have personally buried the down spouts and ran them to the other side of the slab but looks like you got plenty of pitch so shouldn't matter to much.

  • @guanako503tyle6
    @guanako503tyle6 2 года назад +1

    Pretty neat job 👍

  • @kathyevans8013
    @kathyevans8013 9 месяцев назад +2

    Great Video. Thanks for so much information. One minor point, though, shouldn't the broom marks go perpendicular to the intended angle of travel and not parallel? Seems like it would provide more friction and be less slippery that way.

  • @peteculver3549
    @peteculver3549 Год назад

    Wow great work sir

  • @anonymousgeorge4321
    @anonymousgeorge4321 3 года назад +1

    Good job.

  • @stevewort
    @stevewort 5 месяцев назад

    Good to see you filled in before pouring. I was looking at the finished steps and thinking that would be a LOT of concrete and how did it set in the middle without cracking :) what about using drain rock if you don’t have a bunch of old concrete blocks lying around?

  • @simonrizk4451
    @simonrizk4451 2 года назад +1

    awesome, thank u

  • @Bigrell0326
    @Bigrell0326 2 года назад +6

    EXCELLENT!!!!! Well done, fast, smartly shot, lots of info.

  • @brianzachary5618
    @brianzachary5618 2 года назад +1

    One suggestion on the osb form, make it 1 1/2" longer running overall of the 2x riser instead of using a block to splice the forms together.

  • @alancraigie7951
    @alancraigie7951 2 года назад

    Thank you, a very informative video. 👍

  • @graysonquenelle
    @graysonquenelle Год назад +1

    Love it but why didnt you finish it?

  • @joshsundiwa
    @joshsundiwa Год назад

    good one thanks for sharing

  • @romicapintilie9260
    @romicapintilie9260 4 месяца назад +1

    Meserie te halesc nota 10

  • @tipboss4374
    @tipboss4374 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful 🔥🔥🔥👌

  • @shovelheadseven
    @shovelheadseven 2 года назад +8

    Nice job. Wondering why you didn't just pour a slab for your foundation.

    • @conqueringlion420
      @conqueringlion420 Год назад

      Exactly, if I saw this being done I’d tell him to pack it up. I want a solid foundation on my steps

    • @michaele8896
      @michaele8896 Год назад +3

      Due to the freeze depth, digging down 36 inches and making a solid block of concrete that deep and thick is extreme. A 4 inch slab won't make it below freeze depth.

    • @faydogg21h
      @faydogg21h Год назад +1

      Lol these guys thinking you can just pour a slab 😂 would be nice and easy. Literally you have to dig down 3’ and prep the entire area with 3/4”stone then pour. Much easier way out is digging tubes in deep frost areas.

    • @sdandrea5245
      @sdandrea5245 Год назад

      @@faydogg21h Concrete slab will move for sure.

  • @rajneeshmilarepa6090
    @rajneeshmilarepa6090 4 месяца назад

    Very nicely done. Did you add a slope at all to your steps? A foreman I recently worked with told me that interior steps can be level, but exterior steps technically require a 1% slope so water runs off.

  • @romicapintilie9260
    @romicapintilie9260 4 месяца назад +1

    Frumos ❤

  • @loganross1861
    @loganross1861 5 месяцев назад

    is there a video where you show how to do the concrete footing?
    Do you put the tube into that while it's wet, or how can I learn how to do the footing?
    Thank you for this video, I've been trying to find good instructions for how to do a pier, for a light pole

  • @johnreds1384
    @johnreds1384 Год назад

    Nice!

  • @user-dr2gd4nd3f
    @user-dr2gd4nd3f 10 месяцев назад +1

    cool

  • @antonioschriss
    @antonioschriss 2 года назад +1

    VERY NICE WORK AND STRONG . VERY NICE BUT DID YOU THINK THAT MAKE WALLS WITH BLOCKS AND STEPS WITH BLOCKS AND THEN FINISH IT UP WOULD BE MUCH MUCH CHEAPER, IS NOT NEEDED SO HAVY CONTSRUCTION FOR 5 STEPS, MY OPINION

  • @DAMusic-qu2ec
    @DAMusic-qu2ec Месяц назад +1

    Whoever built my stairs on my new house might not have built a footing. It has sunk by a 1/4” over time. Not sure how old the steps are.

  • @garrysmith7156
    @garrysmith7156 3 дня назад

    The only thing that won’t pass where I live is, it has to be construction epoxy
    They don’t mess around with that around here you can’t use PL rebar into concrete or rock

  • @lorenabrown9311
    @lorenabrown9311 3 года назад +4

    Where did you get your hand rail? Very nice!

  • @SofiNme365
    @SofiNme365 29 дней назад

    Can you give us an idea how much will that cost, year 2024. Thank you!

  • @billfranks1905
    @billfranks1905 2 года назад

    Nice video

  • @stevewort
    @stevewort 5 месяцев назад

    2.5 yards still seems like a massive amount of concrete ??? I am assuming a lot of that is because your fill is hollow concrete blocks vs using a more solid fill like drainage rock?

  • @healthyhealthy1781
    @healthyhealthy1781 Год назад

    Thank you for uploading the videos. May I ask a question? There are two flooring nails on my basement near the water tank and the main water pipe. I do not know what the nails are for. However, there has been a small dripping from the main pipe which I did not notice until 2-3 days ago. The floor was very wet and the concrete at the site of the nails site sagged. Now there are two holes on the floor where the nails are. I though the concrete floor is pretty thick. How come it became so thin and sagged into holes. I guess it is because of the water leak nearby. There is wet soil in the holes. May I know your advice about it?. Thank you.

  • @shantor100
    @shantor100 2 года назад +1

    And,,,,,, have a helper like the wife

  • @frezh2deathboii
    @frezh2deathboii Год назад

    Does moisture build up between concrete and siding?

  • @browdyy5048
    @browdyy5048 2 года назад +1

    question? Besides adding filler like the blocks and dirt. Could i just fill the whole thing with concrete instead.. I know ill be spending more on concrete but could i just do that instead ?

    • @D.I.Y._All-in-One
      @D.I.Y._All-in-One  2 года назад +3

      Yes. But you will need to use more rebar. And possibly put in a center footing to provide more support for the extra weight of the concrete in the middle.

  • @genollanas2110
    @genollanas2110 2 года назад +1

    I’m really perplexed by the steel I-beams. Is it because the ground is not stable enough to hold the weight of the steps? Also, I have also heard about keeping rebar away from the forms, but I thought it was because they could rust and come through. Does that apply to I-beams also?

    • @larryzdanis5377
      @larryzdanis5377 Год назад +4

      Essentially, to comply with the "footing below frostline" requirement, since only his column piers go down to the footing, he's not permitted to assume the ground above the footing will support any weight at all.. the load path must go to the piers, so he needs a "beam" to transfer the weight of the step to the piers. As another savvy commenter said, he could have eliminated the steel by adding a little more rebar, so that essentially the concrete and rebar would serve as a "concrete beam" across the column/pier footings.

  • @Seaninirish
    @Seaninirish 10 месяцев назад

    Nice video! Is there a slight fall (built into the forms) on each step so that rain water doesn't accumulate?

    • @g.lav80
      @g.lav80 9 месяцев назад

      Should be

  • @TraderIsaac
    @TraderIsaac Год назад

    How much would this cost in April 2023 to have someone do for me? Are these steps/installation cheaper than composite steps? Wondering about cost/value of concreate steps with patio slab vs. composite deck just for overlooking backyard, no water views.

  • @1HourBule
    @1HourBule 2 года назад +1

    Im new to concrete but want to try, is it okay to put concrete over older concrete steps that look horrible and have some cracks?

    • @D.I.Y._All-in-One
      @D.I.Y._All-in-One  2 года назад +1

      It's usually best to just start over, Unfortunately.
      To overlay the old concrete is an art form in itself and requires quite a bit of skill, and is usually is not very structurly strong.

    • @reaper-sz5tm
      @reaper-sz5tm 2 года назад

      You can do that but laying it over old concrete will always just be a patch, you’ll have to go back in and touch it up periodically to cover up cracks as it ages, not particularly expensive but it is some labor. I just recovered a 20 year old concrete slab with mortar just to build it back up, it was only 4x4 so 2 bags of mortar did it just fine. It all depends on what your goal is for the project

    • @richardjacques1731
      @richardjacques1731 Год назад

      I am not a pro but would this idea be possible if there is room at the bottom. Extend the top landing by the length of one tread, cut cement board to cover old treads to lessen cracking, them build new forms and pour right over the top?

  • @louish.9414
    @louish.9414 2 года назад

    Why put railing on top of stairs not on side for more strength.

  • @Pugelista41
    @Pugelista41 11 месяцев назад

    expansion against the house?

  • @jeffbassett9607
    @jeffbassett9607 Год назад

    why cant you use only block

  • @dolphin3299
    @dolphin3299 Год назад

    How do you quote this job?

  • @pocoyobatista9949
    @pocoyobatista9949 2 года назад

    Never seen a steel foundations for steps on grade,where are you located??

  • @sathyanathan235
    @sathyanathan235 2 года назад

    What slump you use in this project?

  • @slinkypow
    @slinkypow 2 года назад

    No slope for ext stairs?

    • @D.I.Y._All-in-One
      @D.I.Y._All-in-One  2 года назад

      Slight slope.

    • @imacyclepath440
      @imacyclepath440 2 года назад

      I’d be worried about the angle iron on the edges. It looks great and makes it more slip resistant but I feel like water would get caught up there. Even if it flows to the sides because there is a gap at the ends. Some water is bound to stay there and pool a bit. But hey, I could be wrong. Nice job overall. Looks great.

  • @sdandrea5245
    @sdandrea5245 Год назад

    Use styrofoam under steps and top.

  • @dwaynemartin8305
    @dwaynemartin8305 3 года назад

    No bracing on the rise forms ? Tell me they didnt bow ..

    • @D.I.Y._All-in-One
      @D.I.Y._All-in-One  3 года назад +1

      It's only 5' wide, the 2x8 did not bow.

    • @cryptingme1763
      @cryptingme1763 2 года назад

      It didn’t bow bc concrete was very rough. Like slump 2 lol. If he did slump 6 were it flows like water that would bow

    • @iamstevestrough8185
      @iamstevestrough8185 2 года назад +2

      That's what I was thinking exactly at the very least run one two by four right down the middle I mean geez come on

    • @iamstevestrough8185
      @iamstevestrough8185 2 года назад

      @@D.I.Y._All-in-One CLS all in one I wasn't breaking balls or nothing bro you know I'm no master at what I do I just got in my front door I live in Philly it's 1:57. right now a.m. I was I did a set of steps in somebody's basement I literally just got home so yeah I mean we all work hard never bash anybody it's just not my style baby stay humble and make that money God bless stay safe

  • @Yophillips3272
    @Yophillips3272 4 месяца назад +1

    These stairs will probably outlast your house

  • @JA-wp6cj
    @JA-wp6cj 2 года назад +2

    Don't forget to tip your concrete driver, that job sucks. Hurry the f up,your late!!! 😁

    • @22pnc37
      @22pnc37 2 года назад

      Job sucks getting over 35$ an hour and bonuses vacation paid yeah sucks

    • @AJ-ew7kr
      @AJ-ew7kr 2 года назад

      @@22pnc37 EXACTLY LMAO

  • @justinkindler9682
    @justinkindler9682 Год назад +1

    Bro, overbuild much. Damn, nice job though.

  • @juanrafaeltosado1812
    @juanrafaeltosado1812 Год назад

    ¡¡ 🍞🌷❤️ I LOVE YOU MAMI' !! .