Tap the sides of the forms and risers with a hammer and jab a 2x4 up and down in the mix to drive air bubbles out.
How to form concrete stairs between walls.
A set of stairs already exist but an electrical upgrade triggered the requirement for three feet of standing space in front of the new panel.
A split riser allows you to remove the forms without damaging wet concrete.
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Building formwork when forming between walls or other flat surfaces such as plywood where you will be able to mark riser locations positioning risers is easy.
Give the concrete enough time to settle between the rubble pieces and add more concrete if needed.
Mix the concrete and bring it to the site in wheelbarrow loads.
Set riser boards to the marks and fasten them to the walls or side boards.
Add all of the concrete directly to the hole.
If steps are longer than 4 feet install stringers to support risers and keep stair lines straight.
Use a screed to smooth out the concrete immediately before it has a chance to set.
Shovel the concrete inside the forms starting with the bottom step and working up.
Purchase enough concrete to fill the hole then add it all to a big mixer with a pouring ramp.