If you are about to paint the exterior of a single, two or three storey house, you might think that you don’t need scaffolding. It’s fair to say that many people would choose a long ladder in this situation.

The problem with using a ladder to paint a house is that it can be very restrictive. Not only will there be some areas that you simply cannot reach, but it is also challenging to balance whilst holding your paint.

When working at height, stability is a key factor in carrying out your work efficiently and effectively. Nobody wants to be stretching their arms out if they feel insecure.

Scaffolding can be the perfect solution to making the job of painting a house more accessible and safer.

Of course, you are likely to have a ladder, which makes it a convenient choice, but let’s look at the advantages of using scaffolding.

Using a ladder to paint a house means that you will need to move the ladder to reach different areas frequently. Constantly going up and down is a real time-waster that interrupts your workflow.

It is also more tiring to climb a ladder constantly, which may result in you knocking off earlier each day. Using scaffolding gives you a wide platform to allow you to reach a larger area to paint without taking those extra trips.

You may find that this could save you days on completing a whole house.

Even if you have a long enough ladder to reach the top height for painting, you will still find the corners challenging. Being able to manoeuvre safely on scaffolding will allow you to bend, twist and reach more of the exterior wall.

Painting involves using a brush or roller that can be cumbersome. Scaffolding’s significant advantage is that the platform provides a stable base from which you can concentrate on doing a good painting job.

Scaffolding also gives you a base to put your paint on while working. This makes life much more manageable than balancing while holding the paint.

Safety is not something that should be compromised, even on what seems to be a simple job. The National Construction Council recommend scaffolding for painting a house as it is a tricky juggling act.

The British weather is never reliable at the best of times, so although you might start your painting on a calm day, you might find the conditions windier by lunchtime.

It is hard enough to paint from a ladder, but you will be even more unstable in windy conditions. Scaffolding provides a solid, sturdy base that will give you more protection from the elements.

Scaffolding is made from materials that are designed to withstand all weather conditions. This means you can leave it up for many days until you have completed the job.

If you already have a long or extendable ladder, you may be reluctant to look at the cost of getting some scaffolding erected. However, it would help if you were sure that your ladder would allow you to reach all areas before you start.

If you have a two or three storey property to paint, then it is likely that your ladder will not reach high enough. It can be very inconvenient to realise this after starting the job.

Scaffolding may not be as expensive as you think. A professional scaffolding company is usually pleased to give you a no-obligation quote.

You can expect to pay from £250, but the price will depend on your circumstances. It is well worth contacting a scaffolding company for advice and a price.

If you are painting your house yourself, you will be saving on the cost of hiring a professional. It will be worth spending some of these savings on some scaffolding for your safety.

There are many advantages of using a ladder when painting your house, but there may be some situations when a ladder will do.

The size of the house has a significant impact on the possibility of using a ladder. One storey may be possible, two will be more complex, and three may be impossible.

Of course, the size of the house will also increase the cost of hiring scaffolding. It is well worth planning the project and getting quotes early to assess the benefits.

If you are fit and experienced in painting houses, you may well be able to cope with running up and down a ladder all day for several days. Take some time to consider whether you will have the stamina to complete the job in the time allocated without scaffolding.

A ground floor extension can act as a platform to paint the higher level. It is crucial to assess the safety by testing the roof for strength and integrity.

You will need to plan when you want the painting job finished and what time you have free to complete the work. What might take a few weekends with a ladder might be completed in two days with some scaffolding.

Before going ahead and painting your house, consider the risks associated with using a ladder and consider getting some scaffolding to make the job easier and safer.

Painting involves coping with the paint, a brush, or a roller while doing a good paint job. Don’t forget that you will also need to prepare the walls before starting painting.

Completing small patches of the wall at a time is tiring and slow. You could speed up the process with scaffolding.

You could consider using an extension handle to help you reach the difficult spots, making you even more unstable. Scaffolding will allow you to reach the whole surface of the house securely.

If you want to get some advice about the type of scaffolding and estimate the cost, get in touch with M1 Scaffolding today.