I need to replace screens from the outside on porches that are on the second and third stories of a house. The backyard has a brick wall and swimming pool so I can’t use a manlift. I was wondering if anyone ahs any suggestions?
Thanks,
Pete
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pumpjacks?
bobl Volo, non valeo
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Can you rip them out from inside, then re-do the openings to accept new screens from inside?
Overall it might be faster and safer then going outside.
And at some point in the future the next replacement would be a piece of cake... Buic
That is definitely the last resort. I didn't think of it being easier the next time around - that is a great point. Thank's.
So, are they screwed/stapled/etc in from the outside or something? Could you use scaffolding? I'm guessing there is not enough room for that either?
Edited 1/16/2006 6:45 am ET by Matt
Thay are stapeled from the outside with trim over the edges. Scaffolding will work on the majority of the area. I have heard of pump jacks, but have no idea of how to use them. Thank's.