Stairs Built Photo Blog

When Rob and I spoke this week he had mentioned that Gerardo had removed all the steps and was doing something to secure the left riser to the building. As heavy as the metal is, I didn't think that was necessary. But Gerardo has been doing metal work for decades - and I trust his judgement.

Best I can tell, that first step looks like a short step. I'm hoping he isn't assuming I won't tile the concrete...

A view from the distance of the stairs going up. As you can see, all is well under the drip edge of the roofline.

So this is looking UP.

Another example of Gerardo's excellent work, making this angle in the rail going up.

Now, to finish these steps, they need to be filled with concrete to the level of the metal, then get tiled with the same tile that will be used on all the floors. We brought back samples of everything; and at a point we'll publish a blog of just finishes. But for now this is what will go on the steps and floors.

Here is what we are apt to see when Gerardo comes visiting...