As a qualified scaffolder, you will be able to seek employment with building contractors specialist scaffolding firms and even oil and power companies.
Smaller scaffolding firms that have little storage space prefer to leave their scaffolding up until it can be moved to the next job.
Some scaffolding firms prefer to leave their scaffolding in situ. This is because it’s easier to leave than dismantle and store.
As well as erecting scaffold local scaffolding firms can hire scaffolding poles to you at very little cost.
If you own a scaffolding business be aware that many of your clients will acquire quote from other scaffolding firms. Make sure quote accurately as well as competitively.
Finding scaffolding companies that you can trust is very important when buying or hiring scaffolding, to ensure that you are getting a good quality product.
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.
One of the main advantages of Bamboo scaffolding is that it can be erected within a short space of time in limited working spaces.
Always take care if you are erecting scaffolding on frozen or soft ground.
In some Asian countries, historically, scaffolding bars made of bamboo have been used to construct high rise buildings, and are still used even today.
Scaffolding is a much safer alternative to using ladders so long as it has been erected correctly. Find out more...
If you need Scaffolding erected for a particular job you will need to be aware of the Scaffold Safety basics.
Find out about Hiring and Licensing your Scaffolding, plus Regulations and other related topics.