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Q: What is the standard rise and run of stairs?

• <div><p>It depends on whether you&rsquo;re looking at residential or commercial buildings. For residential buildings, the 2018 International Residential Code asks for a maximum riser (or rise) height of 7 3/4 inches and a minimum tread depth (or run) of 10 inches.</p><p>For fixed stairs in commercial buildings, OSHA requires a rise between 6 and 7.5 inches, with a run between 10 and 14 inches. The standards are different for spiral staircases.</p></div>

Q: What is the ideal distance between stepping stones?

• <div><p>About 6 inches between the edges of each stone in the sequence is common. Rather than sticking to 6 inches, some people measure the length of the entire path and adjust the space between stepping stones a couple of inches wider or narrower than 6 inches to make sure the entire path fits the length perfectly without having to cut a paver at either end. Other people prefer a design with a 24-inch distance from the center of one stone to the center of the next stone, which matches the stride of an average-sized person.</p></div>

Q: What do you put between pavers and concrete?

• <div><p>You should place a layer of thick landscaping fabric directly over the concrete slab and then a thin layer of leveling sand over that to protect the pavers from moisture. For border pavers, you should plan on locking them in place with polyurethane adhesive. This will prevent them from shifting under foot traffic.</p></div>

Q: How thick should a concrete patio be?

• <div><p>Most standard concrete patios are around 4 inches deep. However, concrete patios that need to support very heavy items, like a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/8-tips-installing-indoor-hot-tub.htm">hot tub</a> or outdoor kitchen, should be around 6 inches thick to support the full weight of these items. You'll also want to make sure you install rebar for patios that need to support a lot of weight like this. </p></div>

Q: Is it less expensive to lay concrete or pavers?

• <div><p>While it may be less expensive initially to lay <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pavers-vs-concrete-patio.htm">concrete vs. pavers</a>, the long-term expenses that come with repairing concrete may prove to be less cost-friendly than simply replacing a few damaged pavers. On top of that, stamped concrete may only last for 25 years compared to pavers, which can last over 50 years.</p></div>

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Last update on December 14, 2025

Reviewed in September 2024
I was referred by a close friend to contact Peter for my AC. I was able to communicate with him within an hour of reaching out to him. He was able to come and check out my AC the following day during our major heat wave this summer. My unit was up and running within a couple of hours. Pater was...
Cannon Sheet Metal
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Reviewed in September 2023
I recently hired the company to install a concrete sidewalk and small adjoining patio. The entire proje t would require about 1 1/2 yards of material. Jouki's said it was a smLl project and that he would hand mix the concrete because for such a small oroject, ready mix would cost too much...
Jouki's Concrete Floors
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Reviewed in April 2023
Christian and his crew are experts when it comes to tile, paver stones and masonry. Our patio was installed 20 years ago. There were stones that had buckled and risen out of their orginial places and the general slope of the patio when it was originally installed was not allowing for natural...
Dicapi Construction
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Reviewed in April 2022
Very productive and professional him and his crew swept the patio and left it clean so clean you could eat of the floor . I am definitely hiring him and his crew again . Awesome job
Alba Field Services
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Reviewed in December 2021
Edmar and his helper Marcio were fantastic. They were conscientious of our property. They rebuilt a patio and changed our deck to extend the patio for us. They also built steps leading to the patio and a wall to encase the patio with a fence on top so our pup does not escape. The final project...
LL Masonry & Landscaping
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Reviewed in September 2021
Farouk called me within 5 minutes of me asking for a quote on Angi. He was at my home 20 minutes later to give me a quote and did a fantastic job the very next day! They were polite, professional, courteous, and thorough. I would highly recommend them and I will definitely be calling him again.
Alba Field Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2021
Everything went perfectly. Michelle helped me through the Mass Save application process, which made the whole experience seem easy. The techs who came out were professional, friendly and they wore masks (which I very much appreciated). The work was done on schedule and the units even look great....
Wilson Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
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Reviewed in September 2020
Renzo came and did the work...he was professional and respectful of our property. I will definitely use him for any further painting projects.
B & R Painting Home Improvement
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Reviewed in September 2013
After some initial confusion as to the date when the sealcoating job was to be performed, once they arrived, they were professional and courteous and did a very good job of sealcoating the driveway as advertised and I am very satisified with the job they did. I even had them estimate another job...
Atlas Asphalt & Sealcoat Services
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