Stairtreads – Installation

Before installation begins, the project team should confirm the stair layout, finished elevations, tread dimensions, landing locations, site access, and base conditions.

Precast concrete stair treads are manufactured before arriving on site, so accurate planning is important. Confirming measurements early helps reduce installation issues and ensures the stair system works with surrounding walkways, walls, patios, entrances, retaining structures, or landscape features.

Important items to review before installation include:

Site measurements
Finished grades and elevations
Tread length, depth, and rise
Landing dimensions
Stringer or support requirements
Drainage conditions
Base preparation
Equipment access
Product weight and handling
Finish and colour expectations
Technical drawings and project specifications

If custom dimensions or special site conditions are involved, contact Sanderson Concrete before finalizing the order.

A successful precast stair tread installation depends on a stable base, accurate layout, proper support, and careful handling of each unit.

Project teams should review whether the stair treads will be installed on prepared granular base, concrete supports, stringers, walls, or another approved structure. The correct approach depends on the application, site conditions, loading requirements, and project design.

For exterior applications, drainage should also be considered. Water should not be allowed to collect beneath or around the stair system, as poor drainage can affect long-term performance and surrounding materials.

Because precast stair treads are heavy concrete units, safe lifting, placement, and handling procedures should be planned before delivery. The installer should confirm equipment access and installation sequencing before the treads arrive on site.

Precast concrete stair treads should be installed by qualified professionals familiar with concrete products, site preparation, grading, lifting, leveling, and exterior stair construction.

Depending on the project, this may involve a landscape contractor, general contractor, concrete contractor, builder, or other qualified installer.

For public, commercial, institutional, or multi-family projects, additional requirements may apply, including accessibility, tactile nosing, drainage, slip resistance, structural support, and local building code considerations.