Lift?

[Alwayslearningelec]

Have small space getting completely renovated. About 3,500 sq ft. Ceilings. are 8'.

Any reason a lift would be needed? Don't think that would be practical as it's small space. Make sense?

 

[Strathead]

Depends on the height of the roof deck, not the ceilings.

 

[Alwayslearningelec]

Depends on the height of the roof deck, not the ceilings.

They don't say but the deck can't be more than 2-3' above drop ceiling.

 

[Alwayslearningelec]

Would you guys say that a lift would be practical/needed?

 

[Strathead]

They don't say but the deck can't be more than 2-3' above drop ceiling.

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I wouldn't bet that. Totally depends on building construction. Given that it looks like it is part of a gym, it isn't unlikely for the roof deck to be 20' or even a lot more above the grid ceiling. No way I would bid this without knowing the deck height. As far as a lift, if I can reach with a 10 foot ladder I would say no to a lift.

 

[Alwayslearningelec]

I wouldn't bet that. Totally depends on building construction. Given that it looks like it is part of a gym, it isn't unlikely for the roof deck to be 20' or even a lot more above the grid ceiling. No way I would bid this without knowing the deck height. As far as a lift, if I can reach with a 10 foot ladder I would say no to a lift.

Very rarely is a drop ceiling suspended more than 5' from deck.

 

[Rick 0920]

I would still use one if there are big open areas. I carry a lot of material on scissor lifts and it's so easy to shoot up ceiling grid wires. Climbing up and down a ladder all day is pretty taxing on your body. This looks like a 95% MC job and you can fly through it with a lift.

 

[infinity]

Very rarely is a drop ceiling suspended more than 5' from deck.

I think that if the deck were very high the ceilings would be higher than 8'.

 

[Fred B]

Have used bakers for this type of elevated work. Gives advantage of a large platform to work from very advantageous when piping in. If higher that 2 lifts then renting a scissor lift pays off.
For the smaller pipe sizes they even make a bender that can be mounted and used from the platform.

 

[Seven-Delta-FortyOne]

I have a rolling Baker scaffold and use it all the time for lighting.

Might work well in this situation.

 

[ActionDave]

Worth every penny. I can get more work done off a lift than a ladder.

 

[Strathead]

Very rarely is a drop ceiling suspended more than 5' from deck.

Maybe in New Jersey, but in Florida, it is rare on a single story building for it to be less than 10'.

 

[Strathead]

I think that if the deck were very high the ceilings would be higher than 8'.

That is a very valid point, however.