drywall hoist

Unless you’re able to recruit among friends during weekends (and I’ll bet most would rather stay at home relaxing with their family), finishing that basement ceiling will require a drywall hoist. It enables a single person to lift drywall high in the air, which can really come in handy, especially when working on vaulted ceilings.

Assembly of most drywall lift hoists is a 5-minute operation that won’t even require any tools. It depends on the brand and price, though, as some really cheap drywall hoists will often require some welding before they work without things falling off. As a rule of thumb, don’t go too cheap with your drywall hoist unless you’re OK with spending an hour fixing it.

There are several manufacturers to choose from, including Pentagon, Troy, HDC, IM Tools, Buffalo and Red Line. In deciding what company to go for it’s important to consider a few things:

- Can it be operated easily by one man?

- How high does it allow you to lift the drywall?

- Does it feature full tilting action for walls and ceilings?

- Does it allow you to lock outriggers for added security and stability?

- Is it easy to assemble?

The easiest way to find out what drywall lift hoist has the best combination of features you’re looking for is to go to Amazon and take a look at which models are most popular and gets the best user feedback. One idea would be to check Amazon and then go buy the drywall hoist at your local supplier. That’s probably the fastest way to get a hold of the right hoist if you’re in a hurry.

If you know that your building project is a one-time deal then renting is another option. Finding a place to rent may require a little digging, though. Probably your best bet is to contact rental stores that specialize in construction equipment and lawn and garden equipment. Also, they’ll probably be able to show you how to use the hoist correctly so you don’t end up hurting yourself or others.

When you find a company that does indeed rent this type of equipment chances are they also have a trailer you can rent so you can transport the hoist home. The trailer may be included in the price and they may even offer delivery, but you’ll have to ask. Also, be sure to ask for how long the rental periods are and do be sure to bring a deposit in case it’s required.  If you can’t find a rental company try lumber companies or home and garden stores. Call before you spend any time driving around. If you do find a place where they rent there may not be anyone available so it pays to do some research from home before hitting the road.

One last option is to contact local construction companies. If they don’t have one you can loan or rent they may be able to tell you where you can rent a drywall hoist.

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