Painting - Scaffolding

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seacilian
10-01-08, 04:24 PM
What is the best way to reach the top sides of a two story home in order to paint? Do I rent scaffolding or is there an easier way besides hiring a contractor? Can I put something across two fiberglass ladders? Thanks

Speedwrench
10-01-08, 06:05 PM
scaffolding or rent a man lift. the ladders would not be very safe.

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marksr
10-01-08, 06:06 PM
IMO it is best to do the work off of an extension ladder. There is a lot of work [and expense] in using scaffolding. Transporting, erecting and taking down will take more time than the painting!

You could use to ext ladders with ladder jacks and set a walkboard on the 2 ladder jacks but I almost always use just an extension ladder on the gable ends.

cwbuff
10-02-08, 07:55 AM
If you are working alone an extension ladder is probably the quickest, easiest and safest way to go. If you have a helper two ladders with ladder jacks and a ladder plank will get the job done in a hurry.

I've rented scaffolding and it took too long to put up and move by myself.
Speedwrench
10-02-08, 08:05 AM
okay, i grew up building masonry scaffolding, so i don't think it takes very long but i will bow to you painters expertise.

life begins when the kids leave home and the dog dies.