Ok so after removing the old failed step footing I have now got concrete footing in place for steps.

Removing the form wood tomorrow. Going to be making steps like so;

Will be my first bricklaying job. What could possibly go wrong?
Just had a few quick questions!
- I worked out I will need 49 bricks. Lets say 50. Is there a way to work out approx how much sand and cement i will need for this? I will also add plastiscer.
- For the tops, I have read somewhere you need to add something else to the cement to ensure it sticks properly on top? Anyone advice what?
- Sketchup doesnt show, but I will be having 2 slabs on each step with a gap in middle. Can i just point this with cement or the same mix of the above? Is it best to add the slab tops after the bricks have tried is it ok to whack it on there and then?
- And finally any tips on how to keep it all square etc?
Thanks in advance!

Removing the form wood tomorrow. Going to be making steps like so;

Will be my first bricklaying job. What could possibly go wrong?
Just had a few quick questions!
- I worked out I will need 49 bricks. Lets say 50. Is there a way to work out approx how much sand and cement i will need for this? I will also add plastiscer.
- For the tops, I have read somewhere you need to add something else to the cement to ensure it sticks properly on top? Anyone advice what?
- Sketchup doesnt show, but I will be having 2 slabs on each step with a gap in middle. Can i just point this with cement or the same mix of the above? Is it best to add the slab tops after the bricks have tried is it ok to whack it on there and then?
- And finally any tips on how to keep it all square etc?
Thanks in advance!
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