"Stuart Noble" wrote in message
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wrote:
I am looking to paint the outside of my 1960's semi detached two story
(ground and first floors) house, including the suffits under the gutters.
Problem is I don't like heights, tried a set of he neighbours ladders and
the wobbled so much I got about 6 steps up before freezing in fear (the
steps just appeared to bounce too much) could these have been cheap
steps? I did not used to have a problem with heights, and don't remember
steps wobbling so much.

Are the any extendable tools which I can use like an extendable paint
pole to not only allow me to paint the walls, but sand down the soffits
and paint them as well as clean the walls prior to painting?



Alternatively what are the views of scaffolding? I.e. ease of use, and
cost (I mean to buy not rent) ?



Thanks




6 steps isn't very far is it? :-) Not being rude, but chances are you'll
also freeze on the ladder to get up to the scaffolding or tower). My
neighbour had one delivered this morning and all he's done so far is grit
his teeth and stare at it. Could have done the job off a ladder in the
time it takes to erect the bloody thing.

Personally I find even erecting scaffold tower worse than going up a good
strong ladder to do some work.

..
IME everyone has their threshold for heights. After 30 odd years I still
**** myself when I'm higher than I've been before, but then I come down a
rung and feel as right as rain. All in the mind.

I feel more confident to go higher when certain people foot the ladder. I
always use someone strong enough to support the ladder and who has the
knowledge to shout up if they think something is wrong with either the
ladders footing or my positioning on the ladder and not just stand there
like a t**t.

Bear in mind also that there are really 3 thresholds. How high can I go,
how high can I go and use one hand, and how high can I go and use both
hands. Having your nose pressed against something doesn't mean you can
paint it.

I like that analysis

Adam