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How to Build Sandstone Steps
The sandstone steps in this DIY article are made only from ANL products which can be purchased from any of our stores.
Materials:50mm Bullnose SandstoneSandstone Garden Edging Sandstone Colonial Cladding Opera House Cobblestones Steel reinforcing Timber form work Besser blocks Concrete premix Blue Metal Decorative Pebbles Plants |
Tools:ShovelTrowel Level Wheelbarrow Bucket Grinder |
STEP 1: REMOVALIf you are replacing old steps,remove them to prepare your surface. 
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STEP 2: EXCAVATINGExcavate the area which you willbe laying your concrete footing. 
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STEP 3: REINFORCINGInstall steel reinforcing and timberform work. 
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STEP 4: FOOTINGInstall concrete footings to support thefoundation of your steps. 
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STEP 5: FORM STEPSInstall Besser Blocks on top ofconcrete footing to form the shape of steps. 
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STEP 6: FILLINGFill between Besser Blocks with BlueMetal to strengthen the structure. 
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STEP 7: PAVERSInstall steel reinforced concrete paverson top of Besser Blocks. 
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STEP 8: SANDSTONEInstall Bullnose Sandstone treads andrisers. 
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STEP 9: INFILLInstall Opera House cobbles as aninfill between the sandstone. 
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STEP 10: WALLSInstall Colonial Cladding on walls.
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STEP 11: GROUND FILLFill sides with pebbles or gravel as aground cover. 
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STEP 12: DECORATEPlace potted plants or garden featuresas decoration. 
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Finished Product:
ANL recommends the use or prevision of a qualified tradesman for construction of steps.