Scaffolding plays a vital role in modern UAE construction projects that include skyscrapers, dams, bridges, painting, ceilings, and window placements of tall buildings. When it comes to accessing hard-to-reach areas, scaffolding is certainly the best and safest access solution. It’s time to explore 18 different scaffolding types and their application in the modern construction world of the UAE.
1. Single Scaffolding
Single scaffolding is the oldest type of scaffolding, and its framework includes a single layer of vertical supports, horizontal supports, and cross braces. Since this scaffold is commonly used for brick masonry, another name given to this temporary structure is Bricklayers scaffolding. The common applications of single scaffolding in modern construction are low-rise structures, brick building construction, and small repair or construction tasks.
2. Double Scaffolding
Double scaffolding is safer and stronger than single scaffolding because it provides an extra layer or support with two rows of vertical supports. Single scaffolding requires you to make holes in the wall to use the wall as an anchor of the scaffold. But double scaffolding doesn’t require any holes, and therefore, it is also called Independent scaffolding in the construction world. Since it is primarily used for stone masonry work due to its high strength, thereby it’s popularly known as Mason’s Scaffolding. Double scaffolding is also used for heavy-duty projects and tall building structures.
3.Cantilever Scaffolding
Cantilever scaffolding is a temporary framework that most contractors use for projects where ground space is limited or obstructed by traffic or other reasons. This type of scaffolding is supported from the side of the building through steel or timber beams, otherwise known as needles. Cantilever scaffolding is installed on narrow streets and busy urban areas, buildings with blocked ground access and on upper floors when lower floors are obstructed or occupied.
4. Suspended Scaffolding
Suspended scaffolding hangs from the top of the building through ropes or chains and allows workers to work at a certain height safely. The height of the scaffolding is usually adjusted by moving the platform up and down. Common applications of suspended scaffolding are for light repair work, painting or plastering of tall structures and skyscrapers’ window cleanings.
5. Trestle Scaffolding
Trestle Scaffolding is a temporary structure that is supported through ladders or tripods instead of vertical poles. Normally, when workers need to do some indoor painting, ceiling work, repair or light maintenance in indoor areas, they rely heavily on trestle scaffolding.
6. Steel Scaffolding
Steel scaffolding is a strong temporary structure that is built with steel tubes joined through couplers of fitting. This strong structure has high load-bearing capacity, and assembly is simple as tubes need to fit together. Common applications of steel scaffolding are large-scale construction, projects where safety is requisite, and high-rise buildings.
7.Patented Scaffolding
Patented scaffolding is made from ready-made steel parts and customized frames and couplings. This temporary structure is easy to use and features built-in ladder systems. Commonly, patent scaffolding is used for projects that require quick setup, building construction, and renovation, as well as as a temporary access platform.
8.Kwikstage Scaffolding
Kwikstage scaffolding is a modular scaffolding system where you can erect a complete structure with speed and efficiency. It has few loose parts, so the structure offers a more stable platform than other modular scaffolding systems. Common applications of Kwikstage scaffolding are in projects that require flexible configuration, such as complex design and shapes. It’s also used for large-scale construction.
9.Birdcage Scaffolding
Birdcage scaffolding is a square or rectangular shape of temporary structure made with various vertical and horizontal poles. This scaffolding resembles a birdcage and provides easy access to workers at any level. The most common applications of birdcage scaffolds are in interior plastering, ceiling work, maintenance of large rooms or halls, and safe indoor working platforms.
- Formwork Scaffolding (Shuttering)
Formwork scaffolding is used in modern construction projects to hold and shape poured concrete until it hardens or cures. Common applications of formwork or shuttering scaffolding are in large concrete structures where you need to build bridges or dams and also for casing walls, beams, slabs, and columns.
10.Frame Scaffolding
Frame Scaffolding is a modular temporary structure designed with prefabricated frames and cross braces. This type of scaffold is quite popular at construction sites because its assembly is super quick and simple. Common applications of frame scaffolding are in residential and commercial buildings, painting, plastering and general construction tasks.
11.Tubular Scaffolding
Tubular scaffolding is a flexible, temporary structure made with steel and aluminium tubes that are put together through couplers or clamps. Since this scaffolding is easy to configure, its most common application is in building irregular shapes and structures. It is also used for maintenance of ships, oil refineries, and power plants.
12.Mobile Scaffolding
Mobile scaffolding is a lightweight temporary structure that you can move around easily, and it features wheels or castors. Common applications of mobile scaffolding include indoor electrical, painting, and ceiling work. Another name for mobile scaffolding is Rolling scaffolding, which is used for repair and maintenance work in warehouses and auditoriums
13.Hung/Needle Scaffolding
Hung or Needle scaffolding resembles cantilever scaffolding, but its working platform is hung by projecting beams built into the structure. When contractors need to do repair or extension work on tall buildings, they rely on needle scaffolding. Another common application of hung scaffolds is in projects where ground access is impossible.
14.Aerial Scaffolding
Aerial lift scaffolding platforms can be moved vertically or horizontally through a motor. Workers stand in a basket whose platform is attached to a hydraulic arm. Common applications include aerial lifts for light or signage installation, quick access to high points, and electrical maintenance.
15.Mast Climbing Scaffolding
Mast climbing scaffolding uses a platform that climbs up and down a tower anchor to the structure. This scaffolding is motor-driven and capable of carrying heavy loads. Common applications of mast climbing scaffolds in modern construction are high-rise façade work, projects where frequent height changes occur, window installation, bricklaying, and cladding.
16.Folding Scaffolding
Folding scaffolding is a temporary structure that you can fold for easy transport and storage. Aluminum is used to build this light-duty structure. Foldable scaffolding is used for home renovations, small-scale commercial remodelling projects, indoor painting and ceiling repair or maintenance tasks.
17.Float Scaffolding
Float scaffolding comprises a lightweight hanging platform that is suspended through ropes and caps. This structure floats or swings alongside the building’s face. When fixed scaffolding can’t be erected, float scaffolding is used for a project. Its common applications are window cleaning, external painting and inspection of tall buildings.
18.Pole Scaffolding
Pole scaffolding is made from wood or bamboo poles. This traditional style of scaffolding is still used in modern construction in rural areas. Ropes and wires are used to put together wooden poles and bamboo. Common applications of pole scaffolding are in building eco-friendly structures, projects with budget limitations, and low-rise construction.
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