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13 Nov 2024

 the history of scaffolding

Scaffolding is a temporary structure that supports workers and their materials during building and maintenance jobs. Scaffolding is ideal for situations working at height where a ladder is unsuitable. For example, if the job will take several hours and several workers to complete.

Although scaffolding may be a hallmark of modern society - with seemingly every other building adorned with metal poles - the history of scaffolding actually dates back thousands of years to the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.

In this blog, we’ll explore the fascinating evolution of scaffolding, from its ancient origins to the modern-day systems that ensure worker safety on job sites worldwide.

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15 Sep 2022

Scaffold tower project ideas

So, you've purchased your very own scaffold tower - but what comes next? You may already have a project in mind, but if not, you might need some inspiration.

A scaffold tower is an excellent piece of equipment to own, providing stable height access for all of your domestic or commercial needs. Here are some projects for which a scaffold tower might prove more suitable than a normal ladder...

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14 Sep 2022

types of scaffold tower explained

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27 Jul 2022

scaffold tower outside a house

Scaffold towers, also called access towers, can be a good alternative to traditional ladders when you need to work at height for a long time. The larger work platform gives you extra space to move around and put down tools between tasks.

Whilst they are handy pieces of equipment, scaffold towers - like ladders - should only be used if they are in good condition. It's important to inspect your scaffold tower regularly in order to ensure that it's safe to use.

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26 May 2020

Ladder or scaffold tower

Ladders are brilliant - quick to set up, easy to climb, and very safe if used properly (see How to Climb a Ladder Safely).

But a ladder isn't the right tool for every job. In some cases, you'll be able to work safer and more efficiently if you use scaffolding to reach the required height instead of an extension ladder.

If you've got some high-up work to carry out and you're unsure whether a ladder or a scaffold tower would be better suited to your needs, read on...

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