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Benefits of Using Steel Scaffolding

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  There are a number of different materials that can be used to provide safe and secure scaffolding as a temporary support during construction or maintenance work; the main ones being timber, steel and aluminium. Though each has its own benefits for scaffolding companies, we have opted to use steel for all of our scaffolding services as part of our HAKI system scaffold for all of the reasons below. The strength of steel scaffolding Steel is by far one of the strongest and sturdiest materials for scaffolding, providing a safe and steady platform for work.  It can withstand the load and pressure that scaffolding must undergo with the weight of workers and equipment as well as the forces it may feel from strong winds. It stands firm and robust against it all which means that there is less worry about scaffolding falling apart or becoming loose and putting workers or passers-by in danger. Steel scaffolding is durable Steel is highly durable and can hold out against tough weather i...

Five Activities That Require Scaffolding

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Chances are, you pass by at least a dozen scaffolding structures on your commute to and from work every day. We see them so often that we barely take note of them – but who are they for and why do they need them? There are a handful of jobs and activities within construction that require scaffolding for safety and accessibility reasons because, as discussed in our post ‘When Do You Need Scaffolding?‘, it has many purposes. Scaffolding for Home Improvements When a homeowner or landlord decides that they want to extend their kitchen, convert their loft or replace their rundown roof, more often than not they will require scaffolding to be erected in order for the work to be completed. Construction workers may need access towers to reach the roof, or work platforms to make their job more comfortable and to get the work completed a lot quicker. Domestic construction projects do not always need scaffolding; however, if you are unsure as to whether you need it for your job then give us a call...