how to stand up tall wall 20'x 19'

freeswimmin · 02-02-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by warnerww

Could be done with no scaffolding. Depends on what you can build. Inside the structure. Come on did they rent scaffolds a 100 years ago. Oh yea they built them. I think the guy needs to think about it but by no means is it beyond even a first timer. Easy ? NO. But I do understand trying to do something safely on a Budget. For some people time is a lot cheaper than spending money ( for others time is very important). The funny thing is this guy probably is not even reading this now. We are just disagreeing (Which is kind of fun).

i don't think i'd be working off of any scaffolding built by someone that needs advice on standing a wall.

jhaslip is right. i encourage DIY-ers, but there are some things that should not be attempted on your own... at least do it with an experienced 'contractor' buddy or some experienced knowledgeable help, hired for certain stages. good way to get hurt, hurt someone, or end up with an abortion of a house.

tpolk · 02-02-2010, 11:18 AM

is this a flat wall or peaked, 2x4 or6, windows, doors, interior, exterior/

warnerww · 02-02-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by freeswimmin

i don't think i'd be working off of any scaffolding built by someone that needs advice on standing a wall.

jhaslip is right. i encourage DIY-ers, but there are some things that should not be attempted on your own... at least do it with an experienced 'contractor' buddy or some experienced knowledgeable help, hired for certain stages. good way to get hurt, hurt someone, or end up with an abortion of a house.

Ok that is a good point.

**Gary in WA** · 02-02-2010, 10:37 PM

If you are not scared off, are you raising this with man-power? I raised a 30' x 18' high, sheathed wall by myself and my eldest son and 4 wall jacks. I could list the details, not if it's on empty ears......

Be safe, Gary

warnerww · 02-02-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GBR in WA

If you are not scared off, are you raising this with man-power? I raised a 30' x 18' high, sheathed wall by myself and my eldest son and 4 wall jacks. I could list the details, not if it's on empty ears......

Be safe, Gary

That is impressive. Did you have any pucker moments. When you get close to getting it up ( am I allowed to say that) can be Hairy.

Scuba_Dave · 02-02-2010, 11:35 PM

OP hasn't been back since 11 minutes after starting this thread

I did this one with wife's help 16'x8' 6" w/big window
That window/wall was heavy
She also helped with the back wall

She also helped with the back wall - 1st section w/big window

freeswimmin · 02-03-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by yuzhenli

I plan to build house, who know how to stand up 20' tall and 19' long framming wall? thanks.

16 X 8.5 IS manageable... length is almost irrelevant as it just becomes repetitious jack/brace, etc.... it's the height that KILLS ya!

20' tall wall X 19' can be problematic (and i say that as an experienced DIY/contractor/homebuilder)... IMHO, not something one with NO experience should take on without knowledgeable help close at hand! Just prescribing caution... DIY is great and i encourage it, but there are reasons why there are 'professionals' in all professions.... if it was all an easy, safe, 'no-brainer', there would be NO MONEY to be made at it as ANYONE could do it!

no offense intended; just my dos centavos!

yuzhenli · 02-03-2010, 04:16 PM

Who know where we can get wall jacks in edmonton,alberta,canada.? thanks