On Wed, 07 Dec 2005 01:03:31 GMT, "ameijers"
wrote:


"Steven L Umbach" wrote in message
...
I am going to some day paint the ceiling and the walls in our 17 foot high
foyer and replace the light fixture. Home Depot has reasonable rates on
ten
foot scaffolding but there is a section that I can not reach with the
scaffolding. We have four steps up to a landing and then a right angle for
the rest of the steps to the second floor. I could use extension poles,
etc
to do that part which is above the stairway but I was wondering about
using
my 16 foot extension ladder there. My concern is will the wall be able to
support the ladder and me [I weigh 230 lbs] without damage or even
breakage?
The walls are standard half inch drywall on 2X4 spaced every 16 inches.
The
ladder has the usual rubber boots on the end. Thanks. --- Steve

carpet scrap, should hold it in place. (don't use duct tape- the gray rubs
off)

What kind of duct tape do you use? I never had that happen !!!