Capping a chimney

Question

Do you need to put scaffolding up to cap a chimney on a terrace house?

Isodore · Accepted Answer

Yes you do in order work in a safe and efficient manner

Dane · Answer

Hi, 

Some chimneys cann be capped by ladders, dependent on access.

Steven · Answer

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.

Adam · Answer

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

Rocky · Answer

No if it’s not free stories and if it’s okay access with cat ladder to your roof

Brian · Answer

Depends on the height of the chimney if lower enough job can be done using 
a cat ladder

Desmond · Answer

It all depends on how high the chimney is it’s a Chimney is really how are you have to put scaffolding up

Stuart · Answer

No. Other methods such as rope access can be used as a safe way to work at height

Danny · Answer

No, not at all. As long as the workers feel safe to do the job

Xhemsi · Answer

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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