Outdoor Stairs – Different Types and Materials

Outdoor stairs must work in all types of environmental conditions and provide comfortable and safe ascents and descents, for all people: young and not so young.

outdoor stairs

Within the STAIR MODELS , we find the exterior stairs or also called exterior stairs.

Exterior Stairs Measurements

One of the most important aspects to consider when designing outdoor stairs (besides being safe and functional), is the proportion in the design, related to the other architectural elements around it.

Another aspect that should be considered is that, as they are outdoor stairs, people tend to use them in a more agile way, let’s put it that way. 

In open spaces, with fewer obstacles (physical and sensory), you usually go up and down the stairs more quickly, which must also be taken into account when creating them.

Exterior staircase with concrete steps
Exterior staircase with concrete steps

In general, wider stairs would look more elegant and safer, but the context in which they are built must also be taken into account.

In the design of an external staircase, it is recommended that the risers be about 15cm, with treads of 30 to 31cm. This allows having a stair inclination that is very comfortable for all types of people.

In turn, from the design point of view, they are more attractive than stairs with steeper slopes.

outdoor garden stairs
Outdoor concrete staircase for garden.

Another important aspect to have a safe and functional outdoor staircase is the width of the landing and its length. 

Landing from a ladder is a flat landing between different branches or sections, which allow the user to go up and down more easily. The relief of the terrain or topography plays an important role in the design of landings.

Exterior concrete staircase for entrance to the house
Exterior concrete staircase for entrance to the house .

To build the landing of an exterior staircase, you must keep the following in mind:

  • The length of the landing must be at least 1500mm, for external stairs.
  • There should be a landing every 10 steps if possible, to lessen the effort required to climb outside stairs.

Exterior Concrete Stairs

The following example shows a fairly well-proportioned outdoor staircase for the entrance of a house. Undoubtedly an elegant model that emphasizes the entrance that is sized according to its function.

Exterior Concrete Stairs
Entrance to a house.

The next one is also appropriately designed, without wanting to attract attention, but which blends perfectly with the animal sculptures on each side, with the same material, texture and color. The striking element is the front door.

Exterior Concrete Stairs
Entrance design to a public building.
Exterior Concrete Stairs
Exterior concrete staircase with granite tiles, with contrasting decoration.

The following image shows an exterior concrete staircase for the entrance to a classically designed building.

It is noticeable that the façade of the building has undergone some changes or modifications (in the carpentry, blacksmithing, divisions), which means that the staircase no longer looks so well inserted within the whole, despite having a proportionate appearance and elegant.

Exterior Concrete Stairs
Concrete staircase for entrance of residential building.

Following we see two very different photos in terms of the construction model. The first corresponding to a building with a colonial façade, where there is an intention to achieve unity and harmony.

The second ladder image corresponds to a common example of poor construction. It should be noted that the dimensions of this example of an outdoor concrete staircase are not adequate, or at least do not look good visually.

Exterior Concrete Stairs
Stairs for colonial house.
external stairs
Common stair construction.

Especially the thickness of the stair slab, although it manages to support the loads of use (leaning on a wall) it does not have a homogeneous thickness, while its dimensions and proportions are not adequate and cause a bad impression at the entrance of a building. .

In an interior, an external concrete staircase with/without coating.

Stairs at the Entrance of the House

Next we see a facade of colonial design with a semi-circular concrete staircase. The formal expression is pleasant, despite the deterioration and little maintenance of the building.

However, we see that the external staircase to enter the house does not have a sufficiently wide landing, which could cause some imbalance. It doesn’t really convey much security.

stairs to the entrance of the house
Exterior concrete staircase for entrance to the house.

In this photo, you can see a staircase with a similar design, but that does have a landing, before entering the house.

Facades of Houses with Exterior Stairs
Exterior concrete staircase with rest for entrance to the house.

Another example of an outside staircase. In this case we see a very elegant and striking model, evidently in a region with a cold climate (because of the black color). 

However, it is also evident that its design lacks railings and intermediate rest, therefore, it is not a safe and comfortable external staircase.

External staircase for entrance to the house
External staircase for entrance to the house.

The following two examples show an inadequate design of exterior concrete stairs to enter a house, for the reasons already stated.

Exterior stairs to enter the house
Outdoor staircase with no landing.
external stairs
Facade with external staircase without landing.

Outside Staircase at the Entrance of the Well Designed House

The following outdoor staircase photo is a good example of design. It can be seen that it has a rest every 9 steps in addition to the metal railing to improve safety and comfort in its use.

Exterior concrete staircase for house.

This example shows a modern construction with the exterior concrete staircase of several flights with landing. A good example.

Exterior concrete staircase with landing.

Next image of a well-designed outdoor concrete staircase, with a landing and railings on both sides. In addition, its formal design blends perfectly with the facade of the house, emphasizing its main entrance.

Exterior concrete staircase for entrance to the house
Exterior concrete stair for entrance to the house.

Next, we have a small staircase to enter the terrace or balcony of a house. It is small but well built, with metal railings on each side and a slope to climb comfortably.

Design of a small exterior staircase for the entrance to the house.

This is a minimalist example. Highlights the sobriety in the general design of the façade. By covering a difference in level that is not more than 600mm, it does not require railings.

Exterior Stairs at the Entrance of the House
Small minimalist outdoor staircase design.

Another image of an exterior concrete staircase for the entrance to the house. A simple model that meets comfort standards. It could have at least had a railing on one side, to improve its security.

Exterior Stairs at the Entrance of the House
Exterior cement staircase model.

Another apt example, with the steps getting smaller as we go up. It is a model that forms a kind of pyramid, and at the end, the rest, which is part of the terrace.

Exterior Stairs at the Entrance of the House
Example of a solid external stairs.

The following image of an exterior staircase has a modern and minimalist design. It has a landing every 6 steps, which is very good. It might be advisable to place railings (with a minimalist design as well), at least on one of its sides, since it involves several flights of outdoor stairs continuously.

Modern concrete exterior staircase.

A very simple model of an exterior cement staircase, with just 3 steps and decorated with potted flowers and finished in stone and hydraulic slabs. I don’t think you need anything else…

Exterior Stairs at the Entrance of the House
Simple external stair design.

Other Examples of Well-Built Outdoor Stairs

Concrete Stairs at the Entrance of the House
exterior concrete staircase

Facades with External Stairs

Exterior concrete stairs with landing.
Exterior concrete stairs with landing.

Facades of Houses with Exterior Stairs

Facades of Houses with Exterior Stairs
Exterior concrete stairs with landing, with lighting design.
Exterior concrete stairs with landing, with lighting design.

Ideas of Stairs for Outdoor Terraces

exterior stairs

Concrete Exterior Stairs

Concrete Exterior Stairs

Exterior Stairs for Main Entrance to the House

Exterior Stairs for Main Entrance to the House
Exterior Stairs for Main Entrance to the House
Exterior Stairs for Main Entrance to the House

Exterior Curved Stairs

curved exterior stairs
Facades of Houses with Exterior Stairs
curved exterior stairs

Two Flights Outdoor Stairs Ideas

Stone External Stairs

Stone External Stairs
concrete spiral External Stairs
Concrete spiral external stairs.
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External stairs.
exterior concrete stairs
Concrete exterior stairs design.
Concrete exterior stairs design.
exterior concrete stairs ideas
Designs of exterior stairs.

Exterior Stairs with Work of Art

exterior concrete stairs
nice outside stairs
curved exterior stairs

Stairs for Colonial Exteriors

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Intramural Stairs

View of an Exterior Staircase in Autumn

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Modern Exterior Stairs

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View of an outdoor pool stairs.
View of an outdoor pool stairs.

Modern House with Exterior Stairs

Facades of Houses with Exterior Stairs
Houses with Exterior Stairs
simple exterior stairs
House Exterior Stairs
Stairs for exteriors of modern houses.

Exterior Concrete Stairs with Landing

Prefabricated Exterior Staircase

Exterior concrete staircase

Exterior Stairs in a Staircase

Exterior concrete staircase

Exterior Stairs with Stones

stone exterior staircase
exterior stone stairs

Ancient Outdoor Stairs

Old Exterior Staircase

Beautiful Outdoor Stairs

Exterior concrete staircase
Exterior concrete staircase

Beautiful Exterior Stairs Design

Exterior concrete staircase
Exterior staircase for garden

Modern Cement Exterior Stairs

Exterior concrete staircase
modern exterior stairs

Exterior Stairs with Cobblestones

stone exterior staircase

Urban Exterior Stairs

Concrete Stairs with Landing for Exteriors

large exterior stairs
large exterior stairs

Ideas of Exterior Stairs with Red Bricks

exterior brick stairs

Exterior Stairs for Garden

nice outdoor stairs
exterior stair designs
exterior concrete stairs designs

Exterior Metal Stairs

Outdoor Metal Stairs

Exterior Iron Staircase

Outdoor Spiral Stairs

external stairs
exterior spiral stairs
exterior spiral stairs
curved exterior stairs

Exterior Spiral Staircase

exterior metal stairs

Exterior Stairs Details

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