subject: Using A Scaffold Is Essential To Safeguard The Workers And Material At A Construction Site [print this page] The provisional construction put up to hold the workers and the things at the building site or while repairing the existing premise, both residential and commercial premise is called a Scaffold. These are normally hallow tubes or rods made of metal. In Asia or other countries, bamboo replaces the tubes or rods. Evidence show that Scaffold was used even in the olden historic era.
Specific norms are to be adhered to while these scaffolds are used, also in the materials used and the methods used. Moreover, the structures that support the scaffold play an important part in the strength of the scaffold.
Basic standard plan is prepared to specify the working pattern and the quality and quantity of the material to be used. As far as possible, the end scaffold construction including the material should match the specification chart provided, so that the security of workers is taken care till the end of work. The main materials used are wooden planks, rods and the connectors.
The main components of a scaffold are the uprights or rods that stand straight from the ground. These rods are placed on plates. Next in the order are the horizontal rods that are joined to the vertical rods. Then the angles rest on the horizontal tubes. These are mainly to hold the wooden planks in place. Walking through the scaffold is possible as this is a construction used to support the main construction. To give support to the Scaffold, the rods that act as supports or ties as they are called are tied to the structure next to the work site.
A sturdy and leveled foundation is a very important aspect. If plates are not used to rest the vertical rods then it is necessary to support the uprights with concrete or cement. Scaffold hire is also possible so that the investment on the scaffold is saved.
The latest variety of scaffold is the Kwikstage scaffold. This technique is very strong and simple to fix. The material can be removed easily after the job is completed. More over various sizes and forms make this variety of scaffold useful for all size and type of work. Thus it becomes easy for a small time builder or a big timer to use.
The Kwikstage scaffold variety is utilized in the residential and commercial sectors.
