On Jul 7, 6:01*pm, DerbyDad03 wrote:
The plan is to repair my front stoop as follows.

1 - Remove the brick veneer from the front and sides of my 4' x 6' x
14" stoop
2 - Bust *up the slab
3 - Bust up the single 6' x 13" x 7" step

This should leave me with the block foundation that is under the
stoop. I've already removed a few bricks so I know that there is block
and a footer underneath.

4 - Build forms for the sides and step
5 - Pour new sides, slab and step, all as one pour.
6 - We're undecided on stamped concrete vs. porcelain tile, but
leaning towards stamped concrete. It's cheaper and should not present
any maintenance issues like tile might.

So, here are my questions, as I try to calculate how much concrete
I'll need:

1 - What's the minimum thickness the slab should be?
2 - What's the minimum thickness the side and front walls should be?
3 - The step (6' x 13" x 7") should be poured as a single, solid unit,
right? (no blocks)
4 - Since walls and slab will be done as one pour, I don't have to be
concerned with wire mesh or anything on the block, do I? Would it help
or just be overkill?
5 - Should I use rebar or welded wire frame in the side walls?

Some of the building codes in your community may be helpful in
planning the best way to proceed. Just stop by city hall and ask for
the info. If the inspectors are typical, they can give you a lot of
practical tips.

Joe