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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paint Or Renovate Buildings Faster And Safer With The
Help Of Aluminium Scaffold Towers
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Important Considerations In Setting Up Aluminium
Scaffolding
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Five Things You Need To Know About Mobile
Scaffolding
7
Australia Scaffolding Options Accomplish More Than
Building Requirements
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Tips On Installing A Safety Rail Or Grab Bar
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Paint Or Renovate Buildings
Faster And Safer With The Help
Of Aluminium Scaffold Towers
Everybody knows that construction is a high-
safety risk industry; most of the tasks involved
in erecting a structure and making sure
everything is stable and visually appealing
involve a certain level of danger. This is mainly
the reason why equipment is very important,
even for the often lighter aspects of a
construction job such as painting which does
not involve using a lot of strength.
Painting inside a building is relatively easy as every levels full width and height
are easy to reach. In painting ceilings and high, awkward parts of the walls,
painters can either make use of rollers with extendable handles, a ladder to climb
onto, or even a chair. However, for exterior painting jobs, especially for really tall
structures, sturdier and more stable equipment has to be used.
Aluminium scaffold towersare painters choice of equipment for outdoor painting
jobs that extend to great heights. This scaffolding equipment allows them to work
with minimum hassle in a vertical direction. Its also important to mention that it
has been made more energy- and time-efficient as it comes in a mobile version
with strong stability features; once painters are done with one section of a
building, all they need to do is push the scaffolding (making sure that nobodys on
it first) to the next area to be painted.
For those who are considering using this equipment, say to paint or renovate the
exterior of their homes or buildings, they have the option to rent or buy.
According to construction professionals, if these tasks (painting and renovating)
are done every couple of years, the practical choice would be to rent. An
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additional benefit to renting is a lot of rental companies these days just bring the
aluminium scaffolding to their
customers homes or office and set it
up for them.
Now, if construction tasks would be
accomplished over a longer course of
time, say several months, buying would
prove to be the more economical
choice. The downside to buying,
however, is that you (as the new
owner) typically have to take on the
responsibility of setting up the equipment. This can take a substantial amount of
time, especially if there are many levels to the scaffolding. But once this task is
done, the great benefit is you can easily tackle repairs in awkward sections of the
building as you see them because all you have to do is roll out the scaffolding and
get working.
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Important Considerations
In Setting Up Aluminium
Scaffolding
Most construction projects cannot be
completed without scaffolding;
essentially, its a piece of structural
equipment that accomplishes various
tasks of a construction job. Its used
for transporting building equipment to elevated areas of the site, and its also an
important tool for tackling repair and maintenance work throughout the exterior
of a building. Its for these reasons that its imperative to properly set scaffolding
up in order to make sure that there will be no accidents during the construction
process.
There are different materials used for scaffolding. If you have been to developing
countries, you may have seen those make-shift ones made of coco lumber and
rope linked through ancient design concepts they obviously work but are
definitely not safe to use, especially for taller structures. If you have watched
Rush Hour 2, you may also be familiar with bamboo scaffolding (used by Spider
Sticks) which Detective Lee (Jackie Chans character) referred to as very strong
so James Carter (Chris Tuckers character) neednt worry about it breaking as they
dangled from a partially dislocated bamboo pole over a busy street in Hong Kong
well, you probably already know how that turned out. Incidentally, bamboo has
largely been banished from high-rise construction sites in favour of modern
materials.
Nowadays, the most reliable builders who fully comply with construction safetyregulations or policies make use of aluminium scaffolding for their projects.
Aluminium is considered the most durable material for the job as its strong and
impervious to corrosion, which basically means that it can last a really long time.
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In erecting aluminium scaffolding, builders should follow the development of the
framework and place the construction platform at different elevations along the
structure; doing this will allow workers to access strategic points to be able to
carry out the required work within a specific area. Independent scaffolding should
be tied to the working site to provide better stability to the workers platform and
for stronger support throughout its height. Dont scrimp on the latches or rope
and make sure knots are really tight. Platforms should be completely levelled as
well to make movements safer.
Mobile ones, on the other hand, have their
own stability features so they dont move even
if theyre not tied to the working site; the
important thing to remember when it comes
to mobile scaffolding is to make sure that it
has a big enough base, both in width and
length, and that it will remain erect without
support. Likewise, be careful about
overloading the casters. For all types of
scaffolding, its never acceptable to play with
the weight specifications of the structure as
its usually the additional weight to the
structure that causes accidents. And lastly,
always place the structure on stable ground to ensure balance. If you are looking
for a company that offers quality aluminum scaffolding, Oldfields Advance
Scaffolds is your best bet.
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Five Things You Need To Know About
Mobile Scaffolding
Anybody who has done some construction work or
had something built knows the importance of using
scaffolding to accomplish numerous challenging tasks
of the process. As height is always a factor in all
building projects, this piece of equipment makes sure
that elevated aspects of the building structure are
properly worked on and that the workers are kept
safe as they carry out a variety of tasks.
Nowadays, more and more building companies are
making use of mobile scaffolding which allows their
workers to go about duties in a time-efficient manner. Theres no need to attach
this equipment to the building structure; unlike traditional independent
scaffolding, workers just have to push it to the next section of the site that needs
work.
In using mobile scaffolding, its imperative to be mindful of a few things to ensure
safe use. Listed below are five main considerations.
1. To make sure it wont tip to one side and cause a big accident, make the
base big enough. According to construction experts, if the mobile scaffold has a
big enough base both in width and length, the scaffold will remain standing even
without any support. The key thing to remember here is to limit the height to
nothing more than quadruple the size of the minimum base; if theres a need to
go higher, the base has to be bigger as well. The problem here is the bigger and
taller the scaffold, the harder it gets to push.
2. Regular-sized mobile scaffolding is easy to push as long as the casters are of
good quality and you make sure to push close to the bottom of the scaffold. Using
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this technique especially helps when you encounter tiny obstructions like bumps
or humps on the ground or uneven flooring. Worth mentioning as well is the fact
that the OSHA standards require this: Manual force used to move the scaffold
shall be applied as close to the base as practicable but not more than 5 feet (1.5
m) above the supporting surface.
3. As much as possible, do not push the scaffold at the body for this will
definitely tip the whole structure, and you may not have the strength to counter if
youre pushing it alone.
4. You should not get on the
scaffold until you have thoroughly
inspected it. See if the casters are
pinned into the scaffold leg so they
wont fall off especially when you need
to use the tipping manoeuvre.
5. Always consider the weight
specifications of the equipment;
overloading may not really weaken the
structure but it will pose great danger
due to the shifting weight of the people
using it. Visit Oldfields Advance
Scaffolds for more information
regarding mobile scaffoldings.
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Australia Scaffolding OptionsAccomplish More Than Building
Requirements
Most construction projects deal with heights which
require workers to make use of equipment that will
allow them to reach elevated areas easily.
Scaffolding is both a method and a type of
equipment that makes this part of the building job
possible. It has been used since the construction of
the pyramids in Egypt (or perhaps even the Tower
of Babel) but to this day, it remains effective in
accomplishing numerous tasks and is no longer
used just within the realms of construction.
In earlier times, wood and rope were used, but these didnt really provide great
stability and limited workers movements as wood tends to morph over time (and
also when consistently exposed to different environmental elements). These days,
however, there are more reliable materials and designs for scaffolding that
construction companies and even regular folks can use to build, repair and
maintain structures. Along with these, scaffolding ceases to be useful purely for
construction purposes. More and more people are finding creative uses for
scaffolds.
The foldable aluminium scaffold is one type of scaffold that is widely used bybuilding companies in Australia. Scaffolding is extremely versatile and is built with
different trades in mind including decorators, electricians, insulation
contractors, cleaners, plasterers and sign writers and the foldable type presents
so many possibilities for use. Nowadays, large warehouses and stores use this
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type of scaffolding as instant heavy
duty shelving for their storage and
display needs. With the parallel bars,
its easy to add more platforms or
planks to create multiple levels and
customise! But perhaps, the best thing
is it can hold a lot of weight; even big
appliances like washing machines, air
conditioners and refrigerators can be
placed on a platform. And should
there be no need for it anymore, its
easy to fold and store away.
Mobile towers, on the other hand, can
function like the earlier provision; however, it provides the convenience of being
movable. Those who frequent concerts by some of the biggest musical acts are
probably familiar with this type of scaffold as its not only used to set up the stage
but it also often becomes part of the stage design. A lot of concert stage designers
use it to create an additional area for the stage, and since it moves, it can make
for some really flashy stage tricks. Apart from concert stages, this equipment is
also often used for the set of game shows (like American Gladiators) its a cool
feature for obstacle courses.Click hereto learn more.
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Tips On Installing A Safety Rail OrGrab Bar
In the construction of offices, school buildings and
other structures to be used by a great number of
people with varying physical abilities or limitations,
builders are required to make provisions that make
accessing the facility easier for the elderly and
those with disabilities. Ramps, lifts, and safety railsare just some of the important features a building
must have to allow such individuals to enter and
leave comfortably and safely.
Safety rails are especially versatile and come in different styles and have multiple
functions; also, most homes use them as safety and protective features. They can
be made from wood (for visually appealing bannisters for stairs) or metal. But
whatever material you may want to go with, the main thing to pay attention to isthe proper installation of this safety and protective feature. If youre thinking of
installing a safety rail or a grab bar in certain areas of your home (like the
bathroom or bedroom of your aging parents), here are some tips to ensure you
make a proper job of it.
1. Choose the type of safety rail that is recommended for the area of thehouse where it will be installed. Most building codes now call for the
bread loaf profile hand rail as it is much easier to grab but does not slide
through the hand easily.
2. Get a tape measure, a power drill with bits and screw tips, wood screws,stud finder, wall anchors, masking tape and the safety rail and keep them
ready and within reach.
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3. Make the necessarymeasurements so the rail will
serve its purpose optimally,
then mark where you want to
install it this will prevent
unsightly mistakes on the wall.
Professionals also advise
putting masking tape on the
spot you will drill on to prevent
chipping around the edges
which may cause the rail to eventually come loose.
4. Allot about 1.5 inches or clearance space between the wall and the rail orgrab bar so it can be grasped securely by the entire hand.
5. For staircases, its recommended to install a continuous rail on both sides. Alot of times, the bottom of the staircase or the landing is where the slips
happen, so having something to hold on to will prevent a bigger accident.
Just think of this as the best way to reinforce safety in ascending or
descending the stairs.
6. If the rail is made of wood, sand it and round off the edges to preventsnags, injuries, and to provide a more comfortable grip.
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