Steps 3 ft incline sloping soil/lawn how and materials

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RandyK Portland, OR Aug 04, 2008

I have a 3 ft slope to a paver patio. I need to make some steps, but don't really want to use railroad ties as they seem to fall apart quickly. What might be the best process and materials to use to get up this slope.. I can easily dig out steps in the soil/slope, but what do I use to reinforce it and have it keep it's shape for a long time? Cinder blocks are ugly and I'm not too sure about using Railroad Ties in terms of endurance, but would love input and ideas.

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dp72 Woodway, TX(Zone 8a) Aug 05, 2008

What about a ramp rather than steps?

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DaleTheGardener Tampa, FL(Zone 10a) Aug 05, 2008

Ramps are nice>

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DaleTheGardener Tampa, FL(Zone 10a) Aug 05, 2008

Steps are more traditional>

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duck_toller Middleton, WI(Zone 4b) Aug 05, 2008

I have a similar problem only a lot more than 3 feet, probably close to 20 feet. My husband and I visited a local quarry, and learned a little but not enough to build our own stairs. We got an estimate from a landscaper of $8,000 for bluestone steps. I tried to find a "pattern", diy, or other directions for building but nothing totally definitive. If anyone knows a good book, Web site, or article on building your own staircase, I'm interested.

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DaleTheGardener Tampa, FL(Zone 10a) Aug 05, 2008

Even concrete is less noticable it you give the eye something to look at>

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