Scaffolding Godalming

What is Scaffolding?: Normally made from steel fittings and tubes, a scaffold is actually a temporary structure that's put in place to provide a sturdy platform that is safe for tradesmen engaged in their trade on buildings and properties in Godalming. Sheltering the public and occupiers from hazards like falling debris and dust is also a vital objective of scaffolding, that makes the general environment safer. To ascertain if a scaffold is needed for any particular work, a thorough risk assessment will have to be done.

The different pieces that fit together to produce a scaffold include: toeboards, scaffold boards, ledgers, swivel clamps, sole boards, couplers, base plates, facade braces, guard rails, putlogs, diagonal braces, board clamps, standards, limpet clamps, ladder clamps, right angle clamps, midrails, sills, spade ends and ladders.

Dependant upon exactly what function you need a scaffold for, you'll find that there are various different sorts of scaffold including cantilever scaffolding, confined space scaffolds, trestle scaffolds, tube and fitting scaffolding, shoring scaffolds, suspended scaffolding, rolling scaffolds, single scaffolds, patented scaffolding, tower scaffolds and double scaffolds. As a householder in Godalming, the only style you are likely to require is a bricklayer's or single scaffold, for your project. However, any of the above types may be needed if it is a commercial premises or building that is having the work done on it.

It's wise to find a reputable scaffolder when you require scaffolding done for your home, and also one that has been sanctioned by the local authority. You will require permission from your local authority if your scaffolding is likely to encroach onto a pavement or public highway and it'll need safety checks before its used, consistently every 7 days, after adjustments and modifications and after bad weather. Licences such as this are needed for access towers, stagings, pedestrian barriers, hoardings, scaffolding as well as for the siting of builders plant or rubbish skips. If the scaffolding is going to go the public highway it must have safety lighting, which should be provided by your Godalming scaffolders. So that it can satisfy the requirements for the structural design of working and access scaffolds, any scaffolding in the UK has to comply with the European Standard, BS EN 12811-1.

When you've got work in hand which needs some scaffolding, the chances are that a couple of local scaffolding companies will instantly come to mind. It is sometimes hard to miss the massive, impactful advertising boards that they display prominently on scaffolds around the area. Having such local companies on your short list will provide you with some alternatives. To add more to your shortlist you could send in a free quotation form to Bark.com, who will save you loads of time and stress by contacting local scaffolding companies on your behalf. Deciding on the best scaffolding company should be quite simple as soon as you've got this list of potentials.

Scaffold Tower Hire Godalming - If your project is a fairly limited one, and you only need to hire a scaffold tower in Godalming, then your possible options will be somewhat wider. There are a variety of locations from where you are able to hire a scaffolding tower including tool hire companies, building merchants, and from time to time even from scaffolding companies themselves. You should try inquiring at Jewson, HSS, Hire Station, Travis and Perkins or other local tool hire providers, if there are any in the area.

To make them easy to transport and to move around in situ, tower scaffolds are normally constructed from lightweight aluminium tubing. Various sizes and styles are normally available to choose from. For nearly any form of work it is possible to choose from double width alloy towers, microfold towers, single width alloy towers, tower bridging decks, folding indoor towers, single man towers, span access platforms, folding low level platforms, stairwell access towers, non-conductive towers, cantilever scaffold towers, podium steps, guard rail scaffold towers and other custom scaffold towers or work assisting towers. Should you have a large amount of work to do on your house, you could possibly even look at purchasing a DIY style scaffold tower, seeing that these are realistically priced and might work out cheaper than continually having to hire one.

In locations such as Charterhouse, Wormley, Hurtmore, Brook, Witley, Hambledon, Busbridge, Shackleford, Farncombe, Peper Harlow, Catteshall, Milford, Puttenham, Compton, Wanborough, Chiddingfold, and others near to Godalming, these scaffolding services are still accessible for those people who need them.

The Primary Elements of a Scaffold

• Diagonal Braces
• Guard Rails
• Scaffold Boards
• Ledgers
• Toeboards
• Midrails
• Putlogs
• Standards
• Base Plates
• Base Jack

The Various Different Types of Scaffolding

• Double Scaffolding (Masons Scaffolding)
• Scaffold Towers
• Shoring Scaffolds
• Trestle Scaffolding
• Single Scaffolds
• Suspended Scaffolds
• Rolling Scaffolds
• Tube and Fitting Scaffolds
• Confined Space Scaffolds
• Patented Scaffolding
• Cantilever Scaffolding

The Need for Scaffolding

When work is being executed on virtually any form of structure, scaffolding is likely to be necessary whether it's being knocked down, developed or undergoing major repairs. It does not matter what the size of the structure is, or whether its a residential, public or industrial building. A multi-storey apartment building that's being knocked down will need to have a scaffold which is dismantled from the top down as the remaining structure becomes shorter. There's a suitable style of scaffolding for all of these prerequisites and plenty more besides.

Bird Cage Scaffolds Godalming

Frequently implemented for single-level use, when working on ceilings for example, birdcage scaffolding is also called independent scaffolding. Perfect for smaller contained projects, birdcage arrangements stand on their own and are easy to assemble. Birdcage scaffolding comprises at least a couple of rows of standard poles which are connected together by ledgers and transoms at each lift height.

Work at Height Regulations (2005)

Any scaffold that is put up in the Godalming area must adhere to the Work at Height Regulations 2005. There were roughly 3350 serious injuries and 46 deaths attributed to falls from height in Britain during the year 2005/2006. These regulations affect working activities where there's a risk of personal injury being caused by falling some distance, and additionally where injury may be caused to bystanders and passers-by by falling objects. It's the obligation of the "duty holder" to make sure that all equipment and scaffolding is secure and that all safety measures are taken to avoid the risk of harm.

More Scaffolding Information

If have a desire to get some comprehensive advice on scaffolding and correct scaffolding practices you'll find plenty of helpful blog posts and articles on the web. To give an example we thought it appropriate to include a hyperlink to this fantastic article about the safe scaffolding charter.

Local Godalming scaffolders will be willing to help with industrial scaffolds, scaffolding price quotes, scaffolding permits, patented scaffolds, scaffolding solutions, stairwell access towers, single man scaffold towers, system scaffolding, bespoke scaffolding, scaffolding for guttering work, cheap scaffolding, scaffolding safety inspections, scaffold safety netting, H-frame scaffolding, scaffolding for sale, Cuplock scaffolding, module scaffolding, scaffold sheeting, cantilever scaffolding, painting platform hire, the hire of scaffold boards, mobile scaffolding, supply and erection of scaffolding, suspended scaffolds, scaffolding for roofing, access scaffolds, tower bridging decks, affordable scaffolding, scaffold tower hire and additional scaffolding related services.

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Scaffolding has recently been requested for the following Godalming streets: Cow Lane, Chiddingfold Road, Brighton Road, Braemar Close, Davies Close, Shackleford Road, Tudor Road, The Lawns, Summerhouse Road, Ashtead Lane, Simmonds Cottages, Bridge Road, Broad Acres, Squirrels Close, Silver Birches Way, The Oaks, Charterhouse Road, St Johns Street, Back Lane, Clairville, Chapel Flats, The Avenue, Busdens Lane, Springhaven, Badgers Hollow, Birch Circle, The Cricket Green, Sailors Lane, Dunsfold Road, and in these postcodes: GU7 1HW, GU7 1GB, GU7 1JG, GU7 1PJ, GU7 1DS, GU7 1FQ, GU7 1FP, GU7 1HR, GU7 1AD, GU7 1HL.

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