settling stairs: When Concrete Stairs Move, The Foundation Can't Be Far Behind - 11/19/11 08:47 PM
Heavy things must be founded well.  When they are not, over time, they will settle.
Stoops and stairs are mostly made of strong, heavy materials, like concrete.  And when concrete stairs move, the foundation can't be far behind.
Generally you want stairs such as this to angle slightly away from the house.
That is so water is encouraged away and does not get behind, against the foundation.
These stairs have moved more than it appears from this photo.
They have actually moved quite a bit.
These stairs have moved about 1" away from the house.
But think of the shape of … (71 comments)

 
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