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Doug Boulter
 
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Default Beautifying concrete steps and porch

Dave N wrote on 16 Jan 2006:

Can we add wood decking, brick, or slate on top of the
concrete?


Maybe.

It depends on the condition of the steps and walk. If there are
cracks (other than hairline cracks), then you're better off
removing the old steps, rebuilding them, and then putting on the
brick/tile/slate, etc. Same is true if they're pulling away from
the house or sinking.

OTOH, I had brick laid over my concrete steps 20 years ago and have
had zero problems, except where, in later years, a hole was drilled
for a railing and the corner of the step crumbled away.

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Doug Boulter

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