homemade scaffolding
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homemade scaffolding
Does anyone know of any plans to make scaffolding. I've got some ideas in my head, but not being an engineer, I am not sure I would trust my own design.
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Good news is, knowing some of the engineers i do, i wouldn't trust the engineers design either. If i was you, i would just buy scaffolding, if someone else uses your design and IF it fails it will be a huge liability for you.
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well I need to replace my hip roof eventually. I need to get 16 feet high. I see people working on pump jacks, doesn't look real safe but seems to get the job done. I suppose I could buy some, but am trying to trim costs. I need to strip two layers of asphalt and a layer of cedar shake. Then I'll need to put plywood down, etc., so I am thinking if I take my time, as much a year if I wanted to ,I'd just buy a ton of 2X4's and go to town. I have this vision of encapsulating the house with scaffolding. Remember when they did the Statue of liberty? I was quoted 8 grand to do the job, btw.
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If you hired me to do the job, I would just rent the scaffolding. Very inexpensive to rent. Most good rental places will have it. To go 16' you will need 6 frames, 4 safety braces, and 2 aluminum plank. You can rent it cheaper then you can buy the 2x4's. Scaffolding is nothing to mess around with. do not build your own.
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I just finished re-siding my house and I built my scaffolding, but I was only 6' high; no way would I go up 16'. The lumber will now be used for a tree house for my grandson.
If you're going up 16', listen to Jack the Contractor and rent the stuff. Is it possible save some money by scaffolding only part at a time and moving it as needed?
Bruce
If you're going up 16', listen to Jack the Contractor and rent the stuff. Is it possible save some money by scaffolding only part at a time and moving it as needed?
Bruce