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Ask your QuestionDo you need to put scaffolding up to cap a chimney on a terrace house?
Asked by Ian on 14th Jan 2022Best Answer
"Yes you do in order work in a safe and efficient manner"
Answered on 17th Jan 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 - report"Hi,
Some chimneys cann be capped by ladders, dependent on access."
"Yes, I would highly recommend it as working at height is very dangerous. Anything could fall off and be in danger to a member of the public."
Answered on 17th Jan 2022 - Member since Nov 2019 - report"No all you need is a long ladder and it should be ok to cap it at least if it’s a 3 story’s high"
Answered on 17th Jan 2022 - Member since Nov 2016 - report"No if it’s not free stories and if it’s okay access with cat ladder to your roof"
Answered on 17th Jan 2022 - Member since Feb 2017 - report"Depends on the height of the chimney if lower enough job can be done using
a cat ladder"
"It all depends on how high the chimney is it’s a Chimney is really how are you have to put scaffolding up"
Answered on 17th Jan 2022 - Member since Jul 2021 - report"No. Other methods such as rope access can be used as a safe way to work at height"
Answered on 17th Jan 2022 - Member since Mar 2021 - report"No, not at all. As long as the workers feel safe to do the job"
Answered on 17th Jan 2022 - Member since Feb 2020 - report"Depends to the roofing contractor you hire. Some choose to use scaffold only. I personally have done it with both the scaffold and ladders."
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