Techo Steps
Stairs can be both beautiful and functional when designing your outdoor living space. You can use stairs to help you better navigate different tiers of your landscape; to connect areas of your space, such as your patio and your pool; and to create decorative connections between your hardscaping elements. Stairs can also help to control erosion, in conjunction with other elements, such as plantings and retaining walls.
Once you decide to add stairs, you have a lot of options for how you want to design them and implement them. Techo Bloc is one of the most popular options for outdoor stairs, and the designers at Triad Associates have been using Techo Bloc for many years to create outstanding results for our clients. Our designers can help you visualize how Techo Bloc can be used on your property to create the look you want while also achieving the results you need. Contact Us Today!
What is Techo Bloc?
Techo Bloc is the brand name for a line of stone products that includes pavers, pool coping, steps, and more. The stones are manufactured from an aggregate of granite and sand. The products have a strong constitution with a versatility in design. You can get Techo Blocs that look like smooth, contemporary concrete stones, or you can get Techo Bloc that looks a lot like natural stone.
At Triad Associates, we have been using Techo Bloc for many years, and we highly recommend them to our clients. Not only are they affordable, but they offer a wealth of benefits for all types of applications, including for outdoor steps.
Advantages of Using Techo Bloc for Steps
Techo Bloc can be used in a wide variety of applications, and one of our favorites is as steps. The stone is good for use in long and low steps, like those placed between minor changes in a patio space or pool, as well as in steeper stacks like you would need for a more typical stairway between steeper inclines. Contact Us Today!
Some of the many advantages that Techo Bloc offers for steps include:
Durability
The unique aggregate blend used to create Techo Bloc gives it strength and durability, assuring that your stairs will last for many years to come. With the right installation, your stairs should only need to be replaced when you are ready for a new design. The product itself isn’t likely to break down in your lifetime.
Weather Resistance
Thanks to its durable nature, Techo Bloc also stands up to damage from changes in the weather. The stone is not likely to crack from extreme temperature changes, like those we experience in the winters in the Haverhill area. Freezing, salt, and heavy rains won’t have much of an impact on these stones. So long as they are installed properly, they will stay in place and keep looking great for years. Contact Us Today!
Stability
Pavers and other stones often shift over time because of the flow of water or shifting in the ground. However, Techo Bloc is designed to be interlocking, so it resists shifting. The stone will stay exactly where it’s needed for safety and the overall integrity of your design. That’s especially important for stairs, which are usually installed in places where management of the terrain is especially important, such as on slopes.
Safety
Outdoor stones can become wet, muddy, and icy, and that can make for a slippery and dangerous surface. However, Techo Bloc is designed to minimize water absorption, leaving its surface drier than other types of stone. The stone provides even footing even in adverse conditions, which is especially important on stairs.
Beauty
Techo Bloc has a beautiful look that will elevate the profile of your home. Whether you are using it just for your outdoor stairs or you want to use it for bigger projects like a patio or driveway, you will achieve a gorgeous look that will improve the curb appeal of your home and enhance your enjoyment of the space.
Versatility
One of the best advantages of Techo Bloc is that it has a variety of looks. You can choose from pavers and blocks that look modern and sophisticated or stones that have a more natural and rustic look. The stone comes in a variety of shapes, colors, textures, and more, allowing you to create exactly the look you want with your design. When you are choosing block for steps, you can create everything from traditional stone steps to what looks like a natural formation cutting through plants and bushes.
Selecting the Design for Your Techo Bloc Steps
With so many options to choose from, you may have a hard time deciding on the design for your outdoor steps. The experienced designers at Triad Associates can help you through that process, ensuring you get a design that will suit the needs of your space and will also enhance the look of your home and your outdoor living area. Contact Us Today!
To start, our designers will talk with you about your overall vision for the space. If you’re uncertain, we’ll start with talking about what kind of designs or styles you admire, and we’ll make some suggestions that might match your aesthetic and your space.
Then we’ll talk you through the different choices that can affect the final design, such as the placement of the steps, the width of the steps, the height of the risers, the type of cap (if any), and more. A change in any of these items can make a major difference to the final look of your steps.
We work with a combination of sketches, material samples, and 3D design software to help you visualize the options so you can tweak your design to get the right look. We can review and test numerous options to help you find the perfect design for your space.
Proper Installation for Long-Lasting Results
In addition to choosing the right materials, ensuring that the steps are installed properly is one of the best things you can do to get long-lasting results. The designers at Triad Associates perform a full site analysis to understand all the needs and challenges of the space before determining a plan for installation. We’ll look at things like the severity of the grade, the compaction of the soil, the presence of landscaping or trees, and the proximity of other hardscaping elements.
It is important that proper drainage is provided behind and under the steps to prevent soil from becoming compacted and water swelling against the stones, which will eventually push them out of place. Our designers create the right balance of stone and other aggregate to allow for optimal drainage. They also ensure the proper preparation of the underlying soil, and they put in any necessary additional supports. Contact Us Today!
Our designers have the experience and the expertise to install your steps in any location and get reliable results. You’ll be able to enjoy your new space for many years to come.
Accessorizing Your Steps
As with other elements of your hardscaping, there are many options for accessorizing your steps to make more of an impact. One of the most common options is to add columns to the sides of the steps, usually at the base. The columns should have an appropriate width and height relative to the size of the steps themselves. The bigger the steps, the wider or taller the columns can be.
Lighting is another popular option that is used to upgrade Techo steps. Lighting can be recessed into the steps themselves, or it can be placed along the sides of the steps. If there is a column, a lantern can be mounted atop the column for a sophisticated look, or recessed lighting can be installed into the side of the column. The type of lighting and its placement can have a big impact on the finished look of the steps and the surrounding area.
The steps can also be connected to other hardscaping elements, such as a walkway, patio, retaining wall, or pool deck. Details like stone borders, transitional edges, and more can be added to enhance the design. Contact Us Today!
The designers at Triad Associates will help you explore the options for accessory elements or enhancements to help you get the most out of your finished design.
Hire the Hardscaping Experts at Triad Associates to Install Your Techo Steps
Triad Associates has been serving the Haverhill area for nearly four decades, and we are committed to performing the highest quality of work and using the best materials possible to get stunning, long-lasting results. We put the same effort into every project we oversee, whether it’s adding a simple set of steps to an existing space or it’s creating a whole new hardscape with multiple elements. Call us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how Techo steps can contribute to your property. You can also explore other options for upgrading your home’s outdoor space. We offer a wide range of materials, and our designers are experienced in the creation of all types of hardscaping elements. Contact Us Today!
