Only use approved scaffolding boards. These will be marked by an approved grading agency.
Scaffolding boards come in three thicknesses 38mm, 50mm or 63mm.
Finding a scaffolding company that you can trust is very important when buying scaffolding, to ensure that you are buying a good quality product.
The ends of a scaffolding board are protected by metal plates called hoop irons or in some cases nail plates.
You need to always be dealing with a scaffolding company which provides good, safe products which will allow you to trust those products for years to come.
Always ensure that DIY scaffold is properly secured, with outriggers as necessary, before use.
If erecting scaffolding on a soft or suspect ground place sole boards underneath the structure. Ordinary boards could be used, however, they tend to be too long.
In some Asian countries, scaffolding tubes made of bamboo have been used, and are still used to construct high rise buildings.
When finding a scaffolding company you will to decide exactly what you want from them in terms of service, safety and peace of mind.
The whole idea behind scaffolding is that provides access to places that are not possible to reach using ladders.
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