Agreed. I personally would stop at about 60’ and even that is pushing it. It’s just too hard to work effectively.
Especially when there’s so much work to do at reasonable wfp heights. Why take on the risk (and there is significant risk working above 60’ with wfp), stress and expense? Just let it go and move on to the next one.
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Thank you for your advice. I respect what you and Caleb suggest.
6 years ago by chance I started my storefront business in an area that would soon see the 3rd fastest growing condo market in the country. Now I have 50+ 6-8 story condo buildings within 10 minutes of home. If I don’t adapt then someone else will.
Chair work is being so intensely regulated that some companies have stopped doing it because they were told by safety services that it will soon be illegal. Many of these buildings are unapproachable by lifts and cranes.
I regularly work 5 and 6 story structures by myself for days at a time. I’m not about to accept the status quo. I need to continue to improve and increase my capabilities to stay the best in my market.
I figure I have about 10,000 hours in the chair, and thats probably about 10,000 hours more than the ones who make the decisions.
If a building doesn’t have anchor points, the onus is on them, to make things right,
So why, in some building managers/ownership minds, would they spend that kind of money to have clean windows for their tenants, when they are only half full full anyways?!?
I need to rent a water fed pole system that can clean up to a six story apartment building. I have a possible account I can get that will propel me to where I can purchase one. New business on hand. Does anyone know of a place I can rent one in the Los Angeles area?
Financing is better than renting, plus you will eventually own the pole!
Ask [MENTION=1]Chris[/MENTION] for details or check the WCR site for a link to the program
Hey Jerrod, I think we spoke a week or so ago. I don’t know of any place that rents poles and systems out but I know a guy who sells them ; )
You could try and hook up with a local guy and see if you can either rent his equipment (unlikely) or maybe sub out the job. If you have questions on water fed equipment and you’re looking to get something fast, I’d like the opportunity to help.