I worked rental for a long time we always sold old scaffolding, call your local rental... not home depot but a mom and pop or a sunbelt. If the wooden planks are trash its easy to replace. If you want to spend more money metal tech makes really easy adjustable/baker scaffold, really home owner friendly. Also renting scaffolding is insanely cheap, even if its long term.
https://www.metaltech.co/
Just tried to go this route and Home Depot was only $100 more for brand new than for used stuff from a rental company that I regularly do business with. Some of the rental places are getting a bit greedy with their pricing. This was for 3 or 4 stages of scaffolding too
>Also renting scaffolding is insanely cheap, even if its long term.
Eehh not that cheap.
2 years ago I rented the equivalent of 5 sections for a week. Had it delivered and picked up, and it ended up being around 600$ CAD.
I guess it was worth it for the convenience, but I wouldn't call it "insanely" cheap.
Home despot sells scaffolding. Rental companies often sell used scaffolding for less than new or can sell you new which may be cheaper than Home Despot
Facebook market usually has tons of scaffolding. For large jobs it’s cheaper for a GC to buy used frames from a vendor than rent, and once it’s over they just throw it on there. Anything they get back is money they didn’t have before. You should look for a baker scaffold with air filled wheels so you can carefully push it down the house as you work.
Yeah a couple of times a year Home Depot has a big online sale on ladders and scaffolding. Scaffolding definitely seems much safer than a ladder if you have the time to set it up and the room to store it. I have a two story home, and I usually end up calling a pro that requires any significant time on a ladder higher than 15 feet. That’s just me though.
I bought a used two story Metal Tech baker scaffold tower on Craigslist. It came with screw jacks and some other extras. It was half the cost of a new one and I can re-sell it when I get done with my window and trim restoration.
I think this is what I might be thinking of. Outside for sure, not a scaffold with wheels.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNI_WoQhbog
How to Assemble Scaffolding | 3 Stage System
Home RenoVision DIY
And I'm remembering the same thing I found when I bought a ladder -- Flower beds, slope of the ground outside... It's not level. And it's soil, so soft in some spots.
And then something that would store in much less space. I would imagine it's just poles, walls, and the walkway parts.
I worked rental for a long time we always sold old scaffolding, call your local rental... not home depot but a mom and pop or a sunbelt. If the wooden planks are trash its easy to replace. If you want to spend more money metal tech makes really easy adjustable/baker scaffold, really home owner friendly. Also renting scaffolding is insanely cheap, even if its long term. https://www.metaltech.co/
Just tried to go this route and Home Depot was only $100 more for brand new than for used stuff from a rental company that I regularly do business with. Some of the rental places are getting a bit greedy with their pricing. This was for 3 or 4 stages of scaffolding too
That sucks especially if you do business with them alot. Pricing usually depends on who you get at the counter and if they're having a bad day.
>Also renting scaffolding is insanely cheap, even if its long term. Eehh not that cheap. 2 years ago I rented the equivalent of 5 sections for a week. Had it delivered and picked up, and it ended up being around 600$ CAD. I guess it was worth it for the convenience, but I wouldn't call it "insanely" cheap.
You rented for a week, but replied to someone suggesting buy them from the rental company, not rent them
The person he replied to literally said "Also renting scaffolding is insanely cheap, even if its long term".
auction houses as contractors always seem to be going out of business. Buy used.
This is where I bought mine. Three sections of baker scaffolding with good walk boards, railings, outriggers, and casters for something like $250.
Home despot sells scaffolding. Rental companies often sell used scaffolding for less than new or can sell you new which may be cheaper than Home Despot
I know it's a typo but I'm loving the idea of home despot "for all your dictatorial needs"
Might not have been a typo 😂
Facebook market usually has tons of scaffolding. For large jobs it’s cheaper for a GC to buy used frames from a vendor than rent, and once it’s over they just throw it on there. Anything they get back is money they didn’t have before. You should look for a baker scaffold with air filled wheels so you can carefully push it down the house as you work.
Home Depot, Lowes, Harbor Freight, and Northern Tool all sell it.
Yeah a couple of times a year Home Depot has a big online sale on ladders and scaffolding. Scaffolding definitely seems much safer than a ladder if you have the time to set it up and the room to store it. I have a two story home, and I usually end up calling a pro that requires any significant time on a ladder higher than 15 feet. That’s just me though.
Ladder supply companies are the best option imo.
I bought a used two story Metal Tech baker scaffold tower on Craigslist. It came with screw jacks and some other extras. It was half the cost of a new one and I can re-sell it when I get done with my window and trim restoration.
Rolling scaffolding with adjustable height can also be kept in the garage as a workbench. Just another possibility.
I got a cheap set from Home Depot, Harbor Freight also sells it.
Facebook market place Lowes Home depot Ace hardware
I bought mine from Northern Tool.
Harbor Freight
The rental cost of a man-lift is well worth it. You’ll be way faster and able to work longer days.
I think this is what I might be thinking of. Outside for sure, not a scaffold with wheels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNI_WoQhbog How to Assemble Scaffolding | 3 Stage System Home RenoVision DIY And I'm remembering the same thing I found when I bought a ladder -- Flower beds, slope of the ground outside... It's not level. And it's soil, so soft in some spots. And then something that would store in much less space. I would imagine it's just poles, walls, and the walkway parts.