Masonry Magazine January 2007 Page. 28
ADJUSTABLE
SCAFFOLDING
TAKING CARE OF YOUR
INVESTMENT
BY CORY SEKINE-PETTITE
PHOTOS COURTESY OF NON-STOP SCAFFOLDING & EZ SCAFFOLD
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ADJUSTABLE SCAFFOLDING, ELEVATING SCAFFOLDING OR TOWER SCAFFOLDING ... no matter what you call it, it still needs to be maintained and ready to work at every job site. But for those mason contractors well versed in the use of adjustable scaffolding, maintenance is not as much of an issue as it can be for other types of scaffolding; in fact, its ease of use is a major selling point for manufacturers. But like any other job site tool, the more diligent you are about care and maintenance, the longer the equipment will last, allowing for uninterrupted use and, therefore, increased profits.
Two of the major players in this small but growing segment of the scaffold industry agreed to speak with Masonry about their adjustable scaffolding systems, the maintenance needs of these systems, the do's and don'ts of use, and how mason contractors can make their investment in this equipment last. But for those who may be unfamiliar with the practical advantages of adjustable scaffolding, let's explore this aspect briefly.
22 Masonry January 2007