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How Much Does It Cost To Scaffold A House

January 23, 20190

This is a question commonly asked by both builders and owner-builders as they search online for the best deals. There are many variations on the total cost of scaffolding a house.

The cost will be determined by a few factors such as:

  • Whether the home being built is a double or triple storey building
  • The height the scaffold needs to be and exactly how many linear meters are required to scaffold the perimeter of the home

The scaffold is generally set up when the tradesmen lay a 1.5 m bass line of brickwork along the perimeter of the entire property. The scaffolding estimator is then called to go out on site and to conduct an in-depth analysis of the requirements of the scaffold and discuss with the site personnel about placements and clearances of the scaffold.

Depending on the type of work required, the cost is then determined again by the builder or owner builder requesting either a 3-board scaffold – where you have three boards along the base of the bay, or a 5-board scaffold – meaning you have five boards along the base of the bay. Once the scaffolding estimator has gathered their measurements and information, a design is then completed based on final measurements. A quote is then drafted and sent to the client for review.

The general costs of scaffolding are generally determined by the above factors mentioned, but one more thing to take into consideration is the hire period that is quoted. Reliable builders who are on time with their work can get the job done within the hire period, therefore saving money on overall hire.

For example, if the job is an 8 or 12-week hire, the time the scaffold hire is extended due to the tradesmen taking longer to do their section of the work, the hire fee will follow the length of time the scaffolding is used. However, if the tradesmen and the building schedule is going to plan, rest assured you will likely not incur any additional costs.

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Who Can Erect Mobile Scaffolds That Are Hired?

December 28, 20182

Mobile scaffolding is a temporary structure used for construction purposes. It supports the work crew during the development of various types of home maintenance and remedial works carried out on a property or project, whether residential or commercial. Mobile scaffolding is the best alternative to a ladder and can be used by both tradesmen and home DIY-doers for safety and protection in the work environment. Mobile scaffolding is most popular when needed to gain access to viewing towers, ski ramps, grandstand seating, concert stages, forms of shoring and art projects.

Mobile scaffolding is used in accordance with the Australian manufacturer’s Instructions and standards. Transom Scaffolding is the go-to Australian company that provides instructions and direction for the safe erection of mobile scaffolding as outlined in the points below:

  1. Fit castors in the base-frames
  2. Secondly, a horizontal brace is attached to a vertical tube of the base frame.
  3. Thirdly, the spare end of the brace attaches with another base frame. (Remember the second step horizontal brace will have a similar position on the base frame.)
  4. Next, the plan brace attaches diagonally into a direction of the horizontal place supported to the base frames.
  5. After that, attach diagonal braces to the base unit.
  6. Insert riser frames of the base frame.
  7. Insert working platforms.
  8. After that, the two horizontals must be clipped with a required platform level.
  9. Repeat step six and eight unless the work crew reaches the top of the working platform.
  10. Two diagonals fit at the top platform level.
  11. Fit toe boards and ladders accordingly at each level.
  12. Examine properly and make sure that all wheels are locked.
  13. Before using any tower, ensure that scaffolding is built correctly.
  14. Finally, make sure the safety compliance sticker is clearly visible to ensure a safe working environment.

These steps are required to erect scaffolding safely and execute work at any site properly.

However, unsafe or carelessly erected scaffolding may result in severe injury or death. Erecting scaffolding is dangerous work, therefore only licensed or qualified professionals may erect and dismantle scaffolding. An Australian Standard AS/NZS 4576 governs the advanced certificates of dismantling and erecting scaffolding. The only exception is if the mobile tower does not exceed 4 meters in height and 1 standard 1.8 or 2.4 bay in width. In this case, it may be assembled by the hirer.

SEEKING SCAFFOLD SOLUTIONS FOR A DOUBLE STORY HOME IN SYDNEY?
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Seeking Scaffold Solutions for a Double Story Home in Sydney?

December 18, 20180

Are you on the internet searching for scaffolding for a double storey home? You’ve landed on just the right page! Our team at Transom Scaffolding provide scaffolding solutions for any size double storey home – ranging from a small 15-meter frontage up to a 45m frontage!

We can accommodate your scaffolding job with ease and professionalism. Our in-house design team uses the latest scaffolding design software and our engineers bring scaffolding to life, to suit your construction requirements. Our specialist team will make sure all goes smoothly during the deployment of the scaffold, and most importantly, that everything is safe and functional during the construction of your project.

Double storey scaffolding Sydney is in high demand currently, as there are many two-storey homes and beyond being built in nearly every suburb of Sydney. The reason double storey homes are so popular is due to the larger floor space they provide, compared to a single-storey dwelling. These are most popular for a larger family of 5 or more, as they will normally require a larger family dwelling.

Transom Scaffolding has the capacity for scope, design and erection of your scaffolding requirements for your double storey home. We follow the strictest safety protocols and abide by the New South Wales safety regulations for the scaffolding industry. We are licensed, ticketed and fully insured to operate the full assembly of the scaffold in any construction environment.

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