- Corner Boards
- Decks, Balconies, Stoops, Steps, Areaways, Porches, Patio/Cover and Applicable Railings
- - Deck Attachments
- - Deck Flashing
- - Deck Handrail Systems
- - Exterior Handrails
- Door Trim
- Eaves, Soffits and Fascias
- Exterior Doors
- Exterior Hose Bib
- Exterior Trim
- Flashing
- Stairs
- Vegetation, Grading, Drainage, Driveways, Patio Floor, Walkways and Retaining Walls
- - Flagstone
- - Grading
- - Retaining Wall
- - Trim
- - Walks
- Wall Cladding, Flashing and Trim
- Wall Finishes
- Windows
- - Window Flashing
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Exterior Stairs
Stairs are the collection of treads (the flat portion) and risers that span the vertical distance between your walkways and exterior doors or that allow easy access to garden paths, decks and patios. Exterior stairs can be made of wood, stone, brick or concrete. Individual treads can be straight or rounded.
It's important that stairs be properly constructed for both safety and durability. Exterior steps that don't allow for drainage can lead to accumulating ice -- a safety hazard and potential liability issue. In addition, a set of stairs without ample support and footing will likely settle and shift over time, creating both a safety and a functional problem.