Providing Market Leading Scaffolding Equipment That Exceeds Customers Expectation

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Paint Or Renovate Buildings Faster And Safer With The Help Of Aluminium Scaffold Towers 3 Important Considerations In Setting Up Aluminium Scaffolding 5 Five Things You Need To Know About Mobile Scaffolding 7 Australia Scaffolding Options Accomplish More Than Building Requirements 9 Tips On Installing A Safety Rail Or Grab Bar 11

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Paint Or Renovate Buildings Faster And Safer With The Help Of Aluminium Scaffold Towers
Everybody knows that construction is a highsafety 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 towers are 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 safety regulations 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 Options Accomplish 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 by building 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 here to learn more.

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Tips On Installing A Safety Rail Or Grab 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 rails are 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 is the 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 the

house 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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the necessary measurements 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 or grab bar so it can be grasped securely by the entire hand. 5. For staircases, its recommended to install a continuous rail on both sides. A lot 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 prevent snags, injuries, and to provide a more comfortable grip.

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