Masonry Magazine March 2001 Page. 19
LISTING OF SCAFFOLDING MANUFACTURERS
"It can make all the difference in the world which type of scaffolding you use. Since we do all types of work, we have various types of scaffolding for different applications. Scaffolding is obviously not one size fits all." Edgar Boettcher III, edgar Boettcher Mason Contractor, Inc., Traverse City, MI
FRAME TOWER ADJUSTABLE SCAFFOLDING
One of the fastest growing forms of scaffolding is the adjustable scaffolding, which offers masons many advantages. This type of scaffold offers an adjustable work surface that keeps masons working at a waist level for ease of production. This type of scaffold does not have to be totally dismantled to move from location to location. Most mason contractors believe that adjustable scaffolding improves overall production. However, the overall weight of the scaffold requires the use of a forklift to be used as well as working height limitations of the scaffold.
1. Non-Stop Scaffolding
2. Bil-jax, Inc.
3. Dura-Bil, Inc. (Ryd-Up)
4. Crankup Scaffolding
5. Mighty Equipment Co.
6. Lynn Ladder & Scaffolding (Mason King)
7. Morgen Manufacturing Co.
8. EZ Scaffolding Corp.
FRAME SCAFFOLDING
Still one of the most widely used scaffold, tubular frame scaffold offers many advantages. Interchangeable parts, easy to scaffold non-uniform walls, ease of adaptability for winter protection, very stable work platform. Tubular scaffold has several drawbacks such as non-adjustable work levels forcing masons to work at adjusting heights, difficult to stock materials and difficult to erect, dismantle and move easily.
1. Bil-jax, Inc.
2. Safeway Steel Products, Inc.
3. Patent Scaffolding
4. Mighty Equipment Co.
5. Universal Manufacturing Corp.
6. WACO Scaffolding Co.
7. KHK Scaffolding - Houston
MAST-CLIMBING SCAFFOLDING
Although requiring a larger investment than other scaffolding, powered mast climbing scaffolding offers very strong advantages for mason contractors. Wide work platforms and working heights in excess of 500 feet are two very strong features of this type of scaffold. Load capacity and the ease to adjust working heights for the masons are also two other advantages. Price and the fact that not all terrain conditions are well suited to this type of scaffolding.
1. Hydro Mobile (formerly Avant-Garde Engineering)
2. Fraco
3. EZ Scaffolding Corp.
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SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDING
Suspended scaffolding offers many of the advantages of mast climbing and adjustable scaffolding, however, it clearly cannot be used on many construction projects. Suspended scaffolding requires the existence of an established structure to hang the scaffolding from. They are easily adjustable and offer limited obstructions to workers. Suspended scaffolding offers contractors options in very tight work environments.
1. Easy Scale Scaffolding Ltd.
2. Safeway Steel Products