I own a rundown fixer-upper that has concrete steps in front (3 steps, about 6 feet wide). Steps are shot, totally crumbling, etc. Removing these and replacing with equivalent concrete steps is $1500-2000. Is it possible to build (cheaper) wooden steps over top of the concrete steps ?
Sure, how well it will work is another question.
You do have the problem of the stair height to contend with when you add a layer on top. Done wrong you can be out of code compliance.
Why not re face with topping cement. The new mixes are more plastic than concrete and will last forever. Easy to do and not costly at all.
Sweet, I will look into that !
Sweet, I will look into that !
Or face it with a layer of bricks?
Sure. Build the steps just like you do a deck and anchor the wood into the concrete. Might want to drill over-sized holes to embed the bolts into the existing concrete. Cheapest and easiest way is to just reface with new concrete.
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