If that s absolutely not an option then i would recommend using thick narrow boards since they have better warp resistance.
Cover old concrete steps with wood.
Step by step pictures of the process are included.
Examine the concrete steps to ensure they are not too decayed.
Wood over concrete tends to suffer from moisture issues cupping warping etc so to do it properly i would recommend replacing the concrete steps rather than covering them.
How to cover concrete steps with wood step 1.
How to cover concrete steps with wood covering concrete steps with wood.
To begin this project we purchased a couple of 4 step stair stringers to put on the outside of the old.
When i was thinking through the details for our farmhouse front porch makeover i.
If the concrete steps are in disrepair the wood.
So i might need to.
Measure the width and the depth of the concrete steps.
But nailing into 70 year old concrete is a different story.
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Cut out a piece of plywood that can cover the length and width of.
Covering an existing concrete porch with wood part 1.
I had purchased tapcon concrete screws just in case the nail gun didn t work out but i didn t realize that those required a hammerdrill which i didn t have.