System scaffolds have been used in one form or another for thousands of years to help workers easily and safely access heights and other hard-to-reach areas to perform construction, maintenance, and repairs. There are several different types of scaffolding systems, and besides the basic components — aluminum or steel tubes, wooden boards, and couplers — they each require different setups for making them safe to use. Below are the three types of system scaffolds in use today.

3 System Scaffolds Used Today

1. Self-Supported Scaffolding

When a contractor performs work on a home or building, they typically use self-supported scaffolding to reach the top. These structures are frequently placed on wheels so the contractor can move the system scaffolding without hassle around the property. They tend to be straightforward, consisting of pipes, poles, a lumber bench for the workers to stand on, and one or more ladders so they can climb to reach a certain height.

2. Aerial Scaffolding

If the project calls for accessing multiple levels of the building at any given time, an aerial scaffold system is ideal. The worker climbs into the bucket area and can be mounted to different heights with relative ease. Also, if the height is not too severe, these systems can prevent the need for building complex self-supported scaffolding.

3. Suspended Scaffolding

Suspended scaffold systems are often used to perform work on highly vertical buildings, but going up too high can make them unstable. Glass replacement companies and window cleaners frequently use these system scaffolds as they make working around buildings much easier. Usually, they include long, gated platforms fitted with switches, pulleys, and levers to give workers control over their stationed position.

When you need a system scaffold to meet the unique needs of your project, contact Atlas Sales Company. They carry a full inventory of frame, system, and tube and clamp scaffolds and provide scaffolding design and construction services throughout Hawaii. For more information, call (808) 841-1111 for Honolulu, (808) 682-4680 for Kapolei, or (808) 877-3177 for their Maui office. You can also learn more about their products, including forming and shoring equipment, by visiting their website.