For those in the northeast, all my props have bluestone treads... I did this after years of brick stairs... the bricks where constantly falling apart each year (diff property each year). I switched to bluestone treads and they worked well, but then the base under each tread eventually started to crumble. The water, freezing and salt is tough. So I've been switching my stairs to chunky granite block stairs as they start to fall apart. I can patch the rest of the concrete porch at weill but no longer have to worry about stairs being problematic. Upfront cost, hopefully deferring/eliminating on going maintainence... anyone else do the same with granite block stairs or diff approaches?

Fancy!

Down south, I use precast concrete steps. They come in two versions, with or without a top stoop.

They're easiest to move with a forklift, but since I don't have a forklift, I make sure I have a batch of strong guys to do their best ant impersonation.

Century Group, the company that makes those steps is out of Louisiana, and they also do concrete stairtreads.

You might look at their website and see if someone near you carries any of their products, if anything they make seems like it would suit your setup.

In your state you will be lucky if they don't make you install an elevator because someday a disabled person might want to go to the next floor (just sayin')

It seems that no matter what type of step material you use the long term life/quality/use/safety will ultimately be determined by the amount and timing of maintenance.

I use wood with those sandpaper like grip strips on it or sometimes I'll put rough shingles on the step for more grip. Still though, these all need regular inspections and attention.