ALEMANIO • RODRIGUEZ • TALASTAS
CONTENT &
INFORMATION
Scaffolding is a temporary structure
used to support workers during
construction or maintenance work.
It serves as a platform for workers,
and must be strong enough to carry
the materials during the construction
process.
There are many types of scaffolding,
some of which have been designed
specifically for this purpose. It can
also be used for a wider range of
specific purposes depending on the
circumstance and are often made of
steel, timber, or the like.
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BAMBOO
SCAFFOLDING
As its name implies, bamboo
scaffolding is a type of
scaffolding that is made out of
bamboo.
This type of scaffolding is more
commonly used in Asia, especially
in Hong Kong.
It's utilized in everything from
low-rise projects, such as small
TYPE ILLUSTRATED theatre houses, to high-rise
projects that scale up to 60
stories tall.
bamboo scaffolding in use
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CUPLOCK
SCAFFOLDING
It's one of the most popular types of
scaffolding in modern construction.
Cuplock scaffolding has many strengths.
The locking system is not only flexible,
but saves time and cost as it's easy to
assemble.
Accessories such as ladder safety gates
and advanced guardrails can be added for
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cuplock scaffolding in use
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FRAME & BRACE
SCAFFOLDING
Also known as sectional scaffolding,
frame and brace is a type of
scaffolding with stacked vertical
frames, connected by cross-braces.
To erect a frame and brace
scaffolding, pre-engineered sectional
pieces are stacked and braced using
cross-bracing.
Planks are then laid across the frames
to provide a working platform.
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This type is popular for being light,
economical, and easy to erect.
frame & brace scaffolding in use
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MAST CLIMB
SCAFFOLDING
Mast climbers are a type of scaffolding
that supports construction work at various
elevated heights.
They're suitable for work on brick or
block walls as it can be adjusted to get
to various heights in small increments.
It's also used for projects with limited TYPE ILLUSTRATED
ground area because it has a small base
footprint.
Besides being a safe and efficient option
for works at greater heights, mast
climbers are also optimum for carrying
extra heavy loads.
mast climb scaffolding in use
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PUMP JACK
SCAFFOLDING
This is a scaffolding system with planks
that can be raised and lowered, similar to
an automobile jack.
Each pump jack bracket must have two
positive gripping mechanisms to prevent
any failure or slippage.
They're similar to suspended scaffolding
as they're both used for projects that
require moving up and down multiple
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Suspended scaffolding relies on suspended
ropes, while pump jack scaffolding relies
on vertical poles to maneuver up and down.
pump jack scaffolding in use
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MOBILE
SCAFFOLDING
Mobile scaffolding, also known as movable
or rolling scaffolding, is a type of
scaffolding with moving working platforms.
This type of scaffolding is mainly for
domestic use, small-scale projects, or
jobs that involve a small team needed
access to a series of specific locations.
Mobile scaffolding is essentially an
independent tower set on wheels or
casters.
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Mobile scaffolding provides an excellent
balance of the ease and mobility of a
ladder with the safety and stability of an
erected scaffold.
mobile scaffolding in use
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RING LOCK
SCAFFOLDING
Ringlock is one of the most sophisticated
types of system scaffolding with a unique
rosette mechanism.
As with other system scaffolding, it has
fewer basic components and multiple
accessories that can be added to suit the
construction project.
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Like most system scaffolding, Ringlock is
favored for its high degree of
flexibility and stability.
It can be constructed and adapted to
support various forms of structures.
ring lock scaffolding in use
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SUSPENDED
SCAFFOLDING
Suspended scaffolding is a type of
scaffolding that is suspended from the
top of a building.
Suspended scaffolding is used for tasks
that require workers to climb up and
down various heights, such as window
washing, ongoing high-rise building
maintenance and painting.
Suspended scaffolding is highly
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structures.
It extends to greater heights than pump
jack scaffolding, up to 72 feet.
suspended scaffolding in use
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TUBE AND CLAMP
SCAFFOLDING
Also known as tube and coupler scaffolding.
As the name suggests, this is a type of
scaffolding that consists of steel tubes and
clamps (couplers).
It's one of the oldest types of scaffolding
using steel.
To assemble, horizontal tubes are connected to TYPE ILLUSTRATED
vertical tubes using right-angle clamps.
An advantage of using tube and clamp
scaffolding is that it's easy, if time-
consuming, to assemble as only four basic
parts are required.
tube & clamp scaffolding in use
SOURCES
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