How to build a base for Travertine stairs?

[toffeeapple]

Hi all,

I am putting stairs in instead of the stepping stones for our front yard and hoping to extend it to the door which means to change the current tiles to the same Travertine.

Would someone be able to assist in guiding me on the base work prior to and if it's best to lay timber sleepers as a base instead of concrete?

This is the inspiration 

   

[Dave-1]

Evening @toffeeapple 

I would make another backing row of bessa blocks for the top step, that way it will keep the steps even. I would also factor in the height of the concrete slab slope at the rear most point, plus mud for the height of the riser of that step. I figure walking on a sloped tile surface may not be the best is why I am suggesting that the tiles on teh slab stay level.

Dave

[JacobZ]

Hi @toffeeapple,

Nice work so far, it is really coming along nicely.

As @Dave-1 has mentioned, you should factor in the slope on the concrete path from the steps at the front door to your new steps.

How much fall is there along this concrete path?

You may be able to just add another row of blocks flush with the height of the concrete slab and then run the pavers up over it, but if the slope is too severe, you may need to level it off.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob