Several houses in White County Arkansas have been built with steps like these pictured below.
Each time I see a new set I wonder why a builder or a bricklayer would allow these to be built. Studying the ones above make me think that they are actually harder to build. They've had to split the bricks to fit in the circular pattern. Straight brick steps should have been easier.
Imagine being on the porch and starting down the steps. It would be so easy to miss that first tiny step and then you're in trouble. And if you're walking along holding your truest love's hand, the two of you can not exit at the same time. If you're walking with your child, you can't go down together.
I see them as "stupid." The design, though quite pleasing if you don't have to use them, fails completely when it comes to function. Did my art teacher once quote, "Form before function?" Or was it "Function before Form?"
If any home inspectors read this, (including my Godson Nutsy) tell me what you think of them. Would they be to code and would you write them up?
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