There is a wide range of scaffolding products for different construction needs. Although constructions differ from one another, the primary function of any scaffold is to provide an ample platform for continuous construction process for both the work crew and materials. It’s only until the 20th Century that scaffolding structures were constructed primarily of wood. Nowadays, these supporting construction structures are popularly made from steel. This has seen the introduction of a much-improved industrial scaffold to be used for different purposes such as window cleaning, maintenance and repairs, painting, inspection and examining among others.
Generally, it’s the nature of construction that will determine the type of scaffolding structure to be used. When looking to have a scaffold system installed in your construction project, make sure it’s of high quality and made from a durable material like steel. Besides, metal scaffolding is becoming more common in projects like never before. Why is this? Metal scaffolding is lightweight as compared to timber and it is very strong to support different weight loads during a construction.
In projects that involve the construction of very tall structures, the use of metal scaffolding is necessary because even the weight of the scaffold requires maximum strength to support itself, something only steel can deliver. When it comes to simple and less demanding projects, aluminum scaffolding can be a suitable alternative.
Industrial Scaffold made from metal comprise of three basic features, which are standards, ledgers, and transforms. These three elements combine together to form a strong platform for workers to operate on. The standards refer to the vertical tubes running throughout the entire scaffolding structure. These pieces of metals are important in distributing the weight of the structure within the base plates while they also keep it upright.
The ledgers, on the other hand, are the metal tubes that connects the standards to provide stability and limit unnecessary swinging of the structure. Lastly, the transoms, these are metallic tubes that are fitted horizontally to the ledgers to give the structure stability while providing strength for the platforms on each level.
Building an industrial scaffold is nowadays a mandatory in upholding the safety and security of construction workers. So finding a reliable scaffolding company can be the difference between a successful and failed project. Below are various types of scaffolding products that can be used in different working conditions. They include.
Supported Scaffolding: In most construction works, this is the most commonly used type of scaffolding you’ll see and it’s built from the ground up. Although this is the easiest and most convenient industrial scaffold structure, it may require additional support depending on the height the structure is going to take.
Suspended Scaffolding
In tall constructs, this will be the most convenient scaffold to use since it can be installed on the roof and give access to upper levels of the construction structure. In situations where base space is limited, this scaffold can be very functional to provide workers with a stable suspended working platform. Most window cleaning projects, exterior painting, and repairs make use suspended scaffolding.
Rolling Scaffolding
While rolling scaffolding appears similar to supported scaffolding, the difference lies on the type of base each has. Supported Scaffolding has a fixed and immovable base that holds the entire structure together and provide stability. On the other hand, rolling scaffolding feature castor wheels that allows structural mobility. The benefits of this is, it allows the scaffold to be moved aross different constuction position. However, it is important you ensure all the wheels are locked for maximum safety.