{"id":1608,"date":"2020-02-21T09:26:49","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T09:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.turboscaffolding.com.au\/blog\/?p=1608"},"modified":"2020-09-04T08:20:13","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T08:20:13","slug":"why-use-scaffolding-towers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.turboscaffolding.com.au\/blog\/why-use-scaffolding-towers\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Use Scaffolding Towers"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may think that using a scaffolding tower for a small job is a little bit of overkill. WH&S gone mad, but once you really think about the ease of use, safety and flexibility you\u2019ll probably find that a scaffolding tower makes much more sense in the long run.<\/p>\n

Do you really need a scaffolding tower?<\/h2>\n

Well that\u2019s the million-dollar question isn\u2019t it. In the past you really only linked scaffolding to commercial jobs. It was this large structure on the outside of buildings, or up a staircase, but these days there are many forms of smaller scaffold towers, including mobile towers<\/a> that can be used domestically. These can be erected by almost anyone.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re unsure as to whether you\u2019d benefit from erecting one, you should think about your job, your safety and what you are trying to achieve. Domestically, if you are working at heights and you need to span a greater distance than just one spot, then you may want to consider one. They are easy to erect and provide you with a working platform that you can walk on, and store necessary tools.<\/p>\n

If you need to be moving from place to place you could consider a mobile scaffold. That way, you erect it once and as it\u2019s on wheels you can simply unlock the heels and push it to your next location. Also, unlike a ladder, it doesn\u2019t need to lean on anything so if you need to get to say a carport roof, or something that is not directly against a solid object, you can safely do so from a tower.\"Kwikstage<\/a><\/p>\n

Which one to choose<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve decided that you definitely need a tower, it\u2019s time to make sure you hire or purchase the correct scaffold<\/a> for the job. If you have a simple repairs job that\u2019s in one spot you may be able to get a standard scaffolding tower that is erected on even ground and secured in the one spot. If, however you need to be moving along a surface such as painting a ceiling or repairing gutters, you\u2019re going to want to be able to move it without dismantling it first. In that case a mobile tower with wheels on the bottom would be perfect.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to also look at the length and width. Think carefully about how many people need to be working on it at once and if you need room for tools or materials whilst still being able to walk around.<\/p>\n

What else to consider<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Make sure you speak with an experts and have all your heights and distances on hand so they can help you decide the perfect scaffold tower for your job<\/a>. Also make sure you check the legislation in your state for the maximum heights you can erect without having a qualified scaffolder on hand. There will be other things you probably haven’t thought about such as clear access, uneven ground, overhead head powerlines or trees. Someone qualified in scaffold can make sure you are getting the correct tower for the job ensuring the right height, width and safety making your next job a breeze.<\/p>\n

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You may think that using a scaffolding tower for a small job is a little bit of overkill. WH&S gone mad, but once you really think about the ease of use, safety and flexibility you\u2019ll probably find that a scaffolding tower makes much more sense in the long run. Do you really need a scaffolding […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1610,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[115,59],"tags":[93,171,131],"class_list":["post-1608","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mobile-scaffolding-2","category-scaffold","tag-mobile-scaffold","tag-scaffold","tag-scaffold-tower"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t