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How Much Weight Can a Scaffold Hold?

April 26, 20192

Before you begin any construction work, it’s important to take a look at the scaffolding that will be required onsite. There are a series of questions that you should ask such as:

 

  •         What is the maximum intended load the scaffolding can hold?
  •         How high can the scaffolding go?
  •        What kind of ground material is the scaffolding sitting on, i.e. is it pavement, earth, concrete?
  •         Will the scaffolding affect pedestrians or neighbours?

 

Choosing and erecting scaffolding is a serious affair because you are dealing with the lives of people. In this blog, we’re going to take a closer look at the implications of weight on scaffolding.

Calculating the Safe Working Load

When you choose to hire scaffolding, the scaffold company that you’re hiring from will calculate the safe working load (SWL) for you. Their engineering team will give you the correct loads and weights that should be used on the scaffolding you’ve hired. You will be asked how many people you expect to use the scaffolding at any given time, what tools they’ll use, and what materials as well. All these are important in figuring out which scaffolding you should rent out, as the scaffolding must be able to withstand the pressure.

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Scaffolding classes according to Rated Load Capacity

There are three scaffolding classes if you will. Each class is designed to carry a specific maximum load, and this load should not be exceeded.

 

Scaffold Rated Load Capacity Maximum Load
Light Duty ‘Standard’ 11.33kg (25 pounds) per square foot
Medium Duty ‘Brick Masons’ 22.68kg (50 pounds) per square foot
Heavy Duty ‘Stone Setters’ 34.02kg (75 pounds) per square foot

The maximum weights that the engineering team will come up with will be calculated based on the information supplied by the manufacturer of the scaffolding.

Things to be aware of when setting up and working on scaffolding

1.     Electrical cables and overheads

If scaffolding is going to be erected in a place where electrical lines are, these cables will need to be properly insulated or de-energized while work is on-going. You’ll have to obtain the necessary clearances for tools and the equipment you’ll be using in the area close to these power lines. For more information regarding these clearances, you can read this article.

2.    Permissible working conditions

Workers are forbidden to work on scaffolds that are covered in ice, mud, snow or any other slippery agent. It is also prohibited to work on scaffolds when there are high winds and during storms. Scaffolds should feature fall arrest systems and windscreens to prevent workers from falling overboard.  

3.     Scaffolds should be inspected regularly

Prior to commencing any work, the designated scaffold inspector needs to routinely check the integrity of the structure to ensure that it’s solid and sound. Should there be any damage to any parts of the scaffold, or there has been a disturbance at the foundational level, the scaffolding will need to be repaired before any work can resume.

Where to hire scaffolding in Sydney

Transom Scaffolding is a leading scaffolding supplier in Sydney. If you need helping to calculate the maximum load bearing capacities or even the right type of scaffolding for your construction project, give us a call on 1 300 77 1300, or send us an email at [email protected]

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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.

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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