Light weight easy to handle, Operator can sand 10'ceilings without using stilts or a scaffold, Motor is located on the opposite end of the handle from the sanding head for best balance and control, Articulating sanding head enables operator to sand from top to bottom of a wall or ceiling without changing position, Brush-type skirt surrounds the sanding pad, Preventing pad from gouging wall joint, Powerful motor features serviceable brushes.