Scaffolding and scaffold-towers in UAE

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Facade Scaffolding (Construction Scaffolding) is a support structure on which workers, tools, and materials are placed while performing high-altitude work inside or outside buildings and structures. They consist of a spatial frame structure assembled from standardized components. This allows scaffolding to be used regardless of the building's perimeter outline and the surface terrain. Scaffolding also includes tower scaffolds and platforms (scaffolding), which have similar designs and purposes.

Classification of Facade Scaffolding:

Coupler Scaffolding – the most versatile; construction couplers are used for connections.

Pin (Beam) Scaffolding – the most robust and widely used; utilizes sleeves and hooks; not very convenient for complex perimeter configurations.

Wedge Scaffolding – the ends of the beams have grooves and slots; they fit onto the flanges of the posts; fastening is done with wedges; universal, sufficiently rigid, and has a high load capacity.

Frame Scaffolding – quickly assembled; rental of this type of scaffolding is advantageous as they have no small (often lost) parts; posts are connected using pipes (the "pipe-in-pipe" principle) and rotating latch locks.

The production of coupler and pin scaffolding is regulated by GOST 27321-87 "Stand-alone Scaffolding for Construction and Installation Works" and GOST 24258-88 "Scaffolding Means." The manufacturing of wedge and frame scaffolding is carried out according to the relevant technical conditions.

Elements of Facade Scaffolding:

Assembled Frame

Decking

Jacks, which are placed under the lower supports to adjust the scaffolding's height and level uneven surfaces.

Diagonals for ensuring the rigidity of the frame structure.

Safety Rails at least 1.1 m high.

Curbs on the Decking at least 0.15 m high to prevent tools or materials from falling.

Construction scaffolding is made from aluminum or steel. Aluminum scaffolding is lightweight but expensive; therefore, steel scaffolding is more commonly used. To increase the lifespan, elements of steel structures may have coatings: hot-dip galvanization, polymer, or paint finishes. The marking of domestic models indicates the normative surface load value (in Pa, 10 Pa = 1 kgf/m²) and the maximum lifting height in meters.

Tower Scaffolds and Platforms:

A tower scaffold is a tower-type structure with decking and railings. Depending on the model, it may have a different number of sections. It is used as a simplified version of scaffolding for performing small volumes of work at heights ranging from 2.5 to 22 m. Platforms are similar to tower scaffolds but smaller in size. Both can be movable or transportable (on wheels).

Popularity of Scaffolding Rental:

Renting facade scaffolding is popular for two reasons. They require large storage areas, as even when disassembled, they need a lot of space. Additionally, many construction companies only need scaffolding once and for a relatively short period. Therefore, the rental of facade scaffolding accounts for about 40% of the market for these construction structures.

For companies providing high-altitude finishing or installation services but lacking immediate funds to purchase a complete set of equipment, leasing facade scaffolding is an option. This involves signing a rental agreement for a period of six months, with the right to purchase at residual value afterward.

Calculating Needs:

To rent facade scaffolding for a building under construction, you need to know the height of the building, the length of the wall, and the area of the scaffolding section. For example, if the height of the building is 9 m, the length of the wall is 14 m, and the area of the scaffolding section is 6 m, the required number of sections would be calculated as follows: 9×14:6=219×14:6=21 sections.

When ordering facade scaffolding, it should be noted that it is not necessary to cover the wall "up to the roof," as a worker can perform work at a height of up to two meters from the upper deck. Additionally, you can rent facade scaffolding for the entire perimeter of the building or just one or two walls. In the first case, the rental will be more expensive, but there will be no need to reposition the scaffolding. Considering the ease of assembly of modern structures, many cases opt for a "golden mean" for two adjacent walls of the building. This option allows for significant savings and only requires one repositioning.

Where to Rent Construction Scaffolding?

SpecGo allows for direct interaction between equipment owners and clients, enabling the rental of construction scaffolding on the website without intermediaries. You can request facade scaffolding rental services from any city in the UAE; you just need to submit your application. The cost per shift or hour of rental should be confirmed with the selected contractor as per the advertisement. Verified owners, ensuring that the quality of work is not in question, provide the rental of tower scaffolds and construction scaffolding!