Walkway steps

Exterior · Walks, Driveways and Grounds · printed page 347 (PDF page 348)

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Exterior – Walkway Steps Steps – in Exterior Walkways Walkway Steps – Exterior

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several small steps
ramp
fewer large steps

Generated explanation

The illustration compares three ways to accommodate an elevation change in an exterior walkway. A walkway with several small, separated steps is marked with a red X, indicating an undesirable arrangement. A continuous ramp between walkway sections is marked with a green check. A third walkway with fewer, larger steps grouped together is also marked with a green check.

Components

exterior walkways walkway steps step treads step risers ramp

Defects shown

Several small, separated steps in a walkway create an undesirable walking arrangement and potential trip hazard.