I have a unique situation in which I need to reach a ~21′ sloped ceiling peak. After trying every type of step ladder, extension ladder, and multi-position ladder I have access to, I believe I have found a solution. However, I’m not sure if what I want to do is common practice.
I would struggle to describe the design of the house in words, so I’ve attached a crude Sketchup drawing to supplement my description. Apologies in advance for any confusion.
The drawing shows 2 sets of baker scaffold setup on the main floor (less outriggers, which I will have!). The 3rd set will span a pony wall; one buck on the 1st and 2nd sets, the other buck on the 2nd floor. I will also have guardrails, which I will attach, if needed or if possible.
I made the 2nd floor and left stair wall transparent, so the scaffold is visible.
I need to finish installing a beam at the ridge (shaded green) and cleanly cut-in the ceiling and wall paint (shaded orange).
This is the only solution I’ve found which gives safe access to the areas. This is a finished, lived-in home. If it were not, I would be attaching cleats to the walls or building a temporary deck on the stairs. But the finished walls, carpeted stairs, etc, prevent me from doing so.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this setup. Is it possible (other than in space)? Is it safe (relatively speaking)? Is there another way?
Thank you in advance.
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One minor change, use base plates instead of rollers and set base plates on 2x12's covering the area under both base plates to distribute the load.