Adding a Staircase to Your Hill or Slope

If you have a slope or hill on your property, adding a staircase can create a safe, functional way to navigate the hill. An excellent choice for creating a staircase on a hill is using natural stone for the treads. Natural stone such as fieldstone can be cut to create perfect stairway treads that are beautiful and complement your landscaping. 

Benefits of Using Fieldstone Treads for Hillside Staircases

While you can build a staircase for your hillside using a wide variety of materials, there are benefits to choosing fieldstone treads. First of all, they are a beautiful addition to your yard, lending a natural appeal compared to cement or formed blocks. Some of the other benefits of using fieldstone treads include:

  • Simplicity. Fieldstone treads are heavy and do not need any mortar to keep them in place. These means you can simply put them in place without any support.
  • Durability. Fieldstone is durable and will last for decades without showing wear, unlike many other materials. This stone has been around for centuries and can withstand heavy traffic, day after day, for many years.
  • Unique variety. With natural stone, you will always have a unique staircase. Each piece of stone has its own color patterns and beauty. Quality stone suppliers offer a variety of fieldstone treads, cut to different sizes to meet your needs.

Give your hillside an accessible staircase this spring or summer with the use of fieldstone treads. Talk to your local landscape supplier about what types of fieldstone treads they have available to get you started on your new staircase. In as little as one day, you can have your new stairs in place, adding beauty and functionality to your hillside or slope.

Posted on behalf of:
Alliance Stone
5420 Campground Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(404) 759-0617