Types of Scaffold

[Guest merlinclancy]

Birdcage scaffold

 

A birdcage scaffold is an independent scaffold that consists of more than two rows of standards in both directions and is connected by ledgers and transoms. It is mainly used for work that is to be carried out on a single level, such as ceilings.

 

Single pole scaffold

 

This section only applies to wooden single-pole scaffolds (see Figure 23.15). This type of scaffold has platforms resting on putlogs or cross beams, the outside ends of which are supported on ledgers secured to a single row of posts or uprights, the inner ends of which are supported on or in a wall. The advantage of a Single pole Scaffold is that less materials are used as there are no inside standards or ledgers. The disadvantage is that if the ground dries out and shrinks slightly, or a heavy load is placed on the scaffold then as the standards and ledgers drop they lever the brickwork apart!

 

Suspended (swingstage) scaffold

 

A suspended scaffold incorporates a suspended platform that is capable of being raised or lowered when in use. An example of a suspended scaffold is a swingstage scaffold. These types of scaffolds are commonly associated with the type’s window washers

 

Cantilever Scaffold

 

Cantilever scaffold, also known as jib scaffold and trussed scaffold, is a scaffold formed with the tubes cantilevered out of an opening in the building,

 

Hanging bracket scaffold

 

Hanging bracket scaffolding can be a cost-effective way to provide safe access to eaves and provide fall protection to roofers and other workers. However, it is important to remember that the risk of falling during the erection and dismantling of hanging bracket scaffolding must be controlled.

[bakersdozen]

Independent Tied Scaffolds

Putlog Scaffolds

Scaffold Towers & Birdcage Scaffolds

Roof Saddle & Stack Scaffolds

 

 

As someone who works in the trade

 

Bit of trivia for you, where did we get the term putlog scaffold from ? no cheating

[superblue72]

Because they used to put logs in the wall and board it out ! Put log

[portlaunay]

This definitely wins a prize for the most random first post ever.

[bakersdozen]

Well done , you still see the holes in castles walls where they installed them , wonder if the scaffs were as mad in them days as they are now

[superblue72]

Been scaffolding 25 years so would have been in trouble for getting that wrong !

[bakersdozen]

Funny mate , keep this one going