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cgland · #11 04-22-2005, 06:14 PM

The bid itself was for $22,500, but that included 700 sq. ft of pavers, lighting and 80 linear foot of retaining wall ranging from 2' to 5.5'. I will post pics of the finished product.

chris

neversatisfiedj · #12 04-28-2005, 10:01 PM

What was your rise and run on those steps ?

cgland · #13 04-29-2005, 09:29 PM

The rise was 5 1/2' and the run was about 11'. The risers are the standard 6" and the tread is 12 1/2" with a 1" overhang. There are a total of 11 steps.

chris

MarcusLndscp · #14 04-30-2005, 08:58 PM

Now there's a perfect install......that really looks nice Chris. A job well done!!! We've got a Cat 262 and it's the best skid steer I've ever used. Glad we opted for the large machine, it's a huge difference.
Mark

neversatisfiedj · #15 05-01-2005, 08:35 AM

I'm tryint to figure out the steps on a job I'm bidding on. My rise is 9' and the run is 40' .

cgland · #16 05-01-2005, 09:15 AM

neversatisfiedj - You will have 18 steps. You can do it a couple of ways. 1 - You can have your treads measure like 2 feet 1 inch and just keep it consistant that way or you can do a standard 12 inch tread and every 6 steps have like a 7 foot landing. I'm sure there are other ways to do it, but I would choose one of these.

Marcus - Thanks! Yeah, I kick myself everyday for getting the smaller machine. It sucks because I have to break down every skid of pavers and wall block so that I can lift it.

Chris

YardPro · #17 05-02-2005, 07:14 AM

hey chris.....

i am curious.
i have never built steps in this method. You say the labor savings more than offset the additional cost of the block???

looks like it is a lot easier. we have always filled behind each step, compacted, and laid the new course.....

any tips for trying this for the first time???

GreenMonster · #18 05-02-2005, 07:30 AM

Chris, Nice Work! I've never done the pedestal method either. Maybe I'll give it a shot next time. Of course, it will have to be when I use something other than hollow core allan block.

2 guys/9 hours is also impressive! You guys were bogeyin'!

cgland · #19 05-02-2005, 04:17 PM

Yardpro - Try it on a 2 or 3 rise set of steps. I think the cost about evens itself out. The main benefit is you are eliminating alot of settling issues, so in those terms it could save you a TON of labor. Next time you do a patio w/ a couple of steps up to the door use this method...I think you will be suprised how easy and fast it is.

Mark - Thanks! Where have you been? LOL Yeah! We were bogeyin' The only cutting is the face blocks. The worst part about it was humpin' the block....thank God for laborers!