I'm thinking of buying a 7m version for various outdoor jobs over the coming years... painting the house, cleaning gutters, tree pruning etc. I reckon it would easilly pay for itself over the years (approx cost 600 euros) and is much safer than a ladder. Does anyone have one and are they any good? Thanks.
The one we use is called Instant Span and it is fantastic
10 ft base unit simply folds out has wheels and stabilizers.
Is type used by tool hire peope.
Not sure wether its cosidered DIY but it is possible that you mean non tubular type.
I'm thinking of buying a 7m version for various outdoor jobs over the coming years... painting the house, cleaning gutters, tree pruning etc. I reckon it would easilly pay for itself over the years (approx cost 600 euros) and is much safer than a ladder. Does anyone have one and are they any good? Thanks.
That looks seriously lightweight. I can't see it taking much abuse but if it is for just light occasional work you should be ok. The ones you see in hire shops would be much more durable and cost in the region of €2K to €3K.
Just beware, you get what you pay for. I'd certainly be wanting to see it in the flesh before I bought one.
philipb - did you end up buying a scaffold tower from www.bpsaccesssolutions.co.uk?
If so did you find it any good? I was thinking of buying the 5m DIY tower for same reasons as yourself - painting, hedge trimming etc.