Scaffolding Hire – Components Our Scaffolding Contractors Use

Base plates are a primary component in nearly all structures we offer as part of scaffolding hire. As their name suggests, scaffolding erectors place them at the bottom of the scaffold to distribute weight evenly and protect the ground. They can be made of different materials, such as steel or concrete, depending on the needs of the project. Scaffolding companies may avoid the use of base plates on sites around Alton where ground is unstable, by instead suggesting hanging scaffolding services.

Another important component of scaffolding is the standard. These are the vertical poles that provide the main support for the scaffold. They are usually made of steel or aluminium and are available in different sizes and lengths to fit different types of scaffolding. Domestic scaffolding structures will typically make use of a smaller one, while fairly impressively sized standards can be employed on more demanding commercial and industrial projects around Alton.

Ledgers are the horizontal poles that connect the standards. They provide stability to the scaffold and help to distribute the weight evenly. Typically, they are made of steel or aluminium and are available in different sizes and lengths to accommodate the different domestic scaffolding services we provide – e.g supported, birdcage, hanging, temporary roof, mobile scaffold.

Scaffolding erectors employ diagonal braces to provide additional stability to the scaffold, the number and spacing of which is dependent on design. They are placed between the standards and ledgers to prevent the scaffold from collapsing. They are usually made of steel or aluminium and are available in different sizes and lengths to suit the different types of scaffolding hire we provide around Alton.

Guardrails and midrails are important components that all scaffolding companies have in their proverbial utility belt, helping improve safety for both the team delivering domestic scaffolding services, and the team making use of the structure. Guardrails are placed around the perimeter of the scaffold, while midrails are placed in the middle of the scaffold. They serve as a barrier to prevent workers from falling off the scaffold.