Tuesday 23 February 2016

Different types of scaffolding used in construction industry

There are many types of scaffolding but the main categories are based on the way scaffolding interacts with the building, it is used against.  Independent or single pole scaffolding, which are used in homes are good for small projects. This type of scaffolding depends on the wall or structure, they are placed   for support. But most of the scaffolding are used outside of the building which is under construction or repair. The selection of any type of scaffolding depends on the building design, type of building and height of the building, which is to be constructed or repaired.

The general scaffolding structure is made for temporary purposes. It is used with the building under construction. It is made in such a way that it can be taken from one place to other place. It is easy to set up the structure without using lot of time. This structure generally involves lot of frames, which are put together by joints to make the layers of structure. The joints are called bolts and couplers.

Single Pole Construction scaffolding is just one pole or row of poles. This type of scaffolding is made ,when only couples of workers are needed for the completion of the work. The structure is placed against the building under repair for support. Only small repair work or some painting work can be done by using this scaffolding.

Suspended or swing stage structures can be raised or lowered according to the task by a lever and crane. This type of structure is used when workers have to wash windows of tall buildings. Their use also comes when tools for workers have to be moved from one floor level of work to other floor of work in buildings. These are mostly used from outside of the building.

 Cantilever scaffolding Scaffolding on Rent in Mumbai is attached with the building under construction only at one end and other end is exposed or left hanging.  These are used on the top of the building or to gain access to hard to reach areas of the same building. The workers working with this scaffolding have to use safety belts.

Hanging Brackets are used to build extensive structures and these structures are called by the same name. These hanging brackets are used to make the scaffolding, which cover the entire building or structure. Many horizontal layers are used in this structure.


For safety of workers and scaffolding structure, the scaffolding design should be always made in accordance with the instructions of the designers and specifications of the manufacturers.  Since there are many types of scaffolding, it is not possible for builders to keep all of them. That is why the best solution is to Scaffolding Rental Services take on rent the type of scaffolding required.  These service companies also provide people, who are expert in putting together these scaffolding for making structures.

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