Scaffolding/staging

Anyone buy scaffolding to use on their liner install? I rented a lift, but wish I had looked for some used scaffolding instead as I need it for several other projects now, and would use it to work on the chimney, rather than clinging perilously to that steep roof. I think I could get by with three stages.

Good advice, I'll spring for the top rails and the levelling feet. Much cheaper than a broken neck. I figure between finishing/maintaining the top of the chimney, painting the three story house, repairing and painting the barn siding, trimming some trees, and cleaning the gutters, they'll be a good investment. And once I get that woodshed built, I'll make sure to leave some space to store it out of the weather.

Hogwildz said:

Keep your eyes on on Craigslist. I got 3 sections with wheels & planks for $300.00

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Sounds like a plan!

mark cline said:

I have a JLG 40 H boomlift that ii bought when I built my log home . it's about the safest and easiest way to paint, clean gutters clean chimney etc. I thought I would sell it when I was finished but no way ,it's way too useful.Being 4 wheel drive , I get it into spots that would be impossible for ladders or scaffolding.. Many people ask to borrow it but at 12000 lbs. nobody has a trailer thàt can move it. Let alone the liability if some one got hurt.

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I remember your pictures from last year, I was green with envy, for your boom lift, your skills, and your ambition! Despite the boom that I rented last year having 4 wheel drive, it still got stuck (I think the 4 wheel drive was broken) and it left giant muddy ruts in the yard where it sank in that required fill and reseeding, yet another big, unexpected (and unwelcome) project.

There are those among us (like you, Mark) that have almost superhuman levels of courageous ambition and skills, throw in some heavy, specialized equipment, and there's almost nothing they can't get done. I am not among them!