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NotEasilyConfused t1_jcury5r wrote

If you are competent enough to do the windows right, you can build your own scaffolding.

You are working with pieces of metal and glass... why would you want anything less safe than this?

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Weak_Wrongdoer_2774 OP t1_jcvrr86 wrote

I definitely can erect it, I’m not sure I could fabricate it. I agree though that it seems scaffold is the way to go. Unfortunately I have 5 windows which are above a bay window below, which is steeply raked. I’m not sure I know how I’ll do those quite yet (standing on the rake doesn’t seem realistic for several hours). Thanks!

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Park_Particular t1_jczxlym wrote

Maybe you could build a secure platform to help hold the ladder in place and sturdy. Keep the ladder firmly on the ground, but clamp or otherwise attach it to a frame that stands several feet high. I'm visualizing one made of 2x4s, with a 4' x 8' base (or what room you have) to give lots of stability, with a second frame 4' up from that, connected with lots of 2x4s for more stability, and all staked into the ground. You don't need a platform on top, just some crosspieces to attach to the ladder. You could also build a small box to keep at the top of the ladder to hold your tools and supplies.

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