How to "attach" or build a step with concrete

[PI Lvr83]

I just had a garage built and on the side have a personnel door. How do I add a nice step out of concrete? I have some extra rebar from the build. Should I drill two holes in the pad and put some rebar to hold to slab?
What do I put between the two concrete (slab and new step)?

Thanks,

GregView media item 30485

 

[gte718p]

You could dowel it. I'm not sure that I would for a step, unless your planning on loading it for some reason.

I've seen the 1/8 closed cell foam used, but personally I would just coat the current slab with bonding agent and pour the new slab. You don't have frost issues to deal with in Florida.

 

[p_mori7]

^^^ This.

Just remove any vegetation, add a few inches of gravel that you will tamp down, make your form out of some scrap 2x4, and pour.

 

[Herb]

Please pin it to the slab.

 

[Kevin54]

Dammit HERB!!!!!!!!

Those avatars really breaks a persons concentration!!!

 

[laser3kw]

oh Herb!
I need a moment.....

 

[Herb]

Ya know, I try. One's imagination and thoughts can make life more bearable and time more enjoyable.

 

[Rigpig]

Thanks for that Herb!!!