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Also known as scaffold or staging, scaffolding is a term that refers to part-time structures used to support crews and various construction materials during the erection or repair or various buildings and other structures. While it has been around for thousands of years dating back to ancient times, it’s only within the last century that the primary materials for scaffolding became metals like steel and aluminum. At Wasatch Steel, we can help you with a variety of steel products and services if you’re in need of scaffolding for an upcoming project. Let’s go over everything you need to know about scaffolding including what goes into it, the components required for it to operate properly, and some of the common applications of scaffolding in the modern world. Defining Basic Scaffolding Elements Metal scaffolding allows workers to safely, conveniently access high and difficult locations during various construction projects. It does so through the use of three basic structural elements: ·

Scaffolding has been used since the beginning of human civilization to enable the construction of tall buildings. It’s been speculated that the ancient pyramids of Egypt themselves were built using scaffolding made from timber. Wooden scaffolding was widely used until 1922. At around this time metal tubes made from steel started to replace wooden poles. Today, metal scaffolding is the norm. Tube scaffolding has been the industry standard since the 1950s. It’s lightweight without compromising strength. Tube scaffolding is quick and easy to assemble without the need for nuts and bolts. The metals used for scaffolding are typically steel or aluminum. Steel scaffolding has great strength and durability. At the same time it has a certain amount of elasticity which helps prevent cracks. Steel can support very heavy loads, and workers can use it to transport heavy equipment and supplies. For tall structures, steel is a necessity as the weight of the scaffolding itself requires structural str