3 Reasons to Buy Fibreglass Scaffolding
While many construction companies use metal scaffolding, you can also use products made from fibreglass. If you've decided to invest in a scaffold to help you with your jobs, then this may be a better material choice for you.
What are the benefits of using fibreglass scaffolds?
1. Enhanced Electrical Safety
Metal scaffolding can pose a problem if you're doing electrical work. Metal conducts electricity. If something goes wrong, then your scaffolding could carry a surge to one of your workers. They could get a nasty shock that could be life-threatening.
If you do electrical work on your jobs from a height, then fibreglass scaffolding is much safer. Fibreglass doesn't conduct electricity and it is resistant to sparks. So, you reduce the chances of potential electrical accidents and fires.
2. Better Corrosion Resistance
While high-quality metal scaffolding often has a non-corrosive coating, this coating might not last forever. Over time, a metal scaffold may start to rust. This rust reduces the strength and integrity of the scaffolding and could ultimately make it dangerous to use.
Plus, to keep a metal scaffold in good condition, you'll probably have to spend some time keeping it clean and free from dirt and moisture after you've used it. You want to remove any substances that might encourage corrosion. On the other hand, fibreglass scaffolds won't corrode. They are easier to maintain.
No matter the weather or the conditions they are kept in, they'll stay in good shape for longer. They won't absorb moisture or degrade through contact with regular dirt. So, your investment lasts longer and ultimately saves you money in replacement costs.
3. Lighter Weight
Some scaffolding is heavy and hard to set up. You may need a few guys available to get the scaffolding off your van, set up and then loaded away again.
Fibreglass scaffolding is typically a lot lighter. It won't load down your vehicle as much, so you can carry more to a job. Plus, you won't need as much manpower to set it up and take it down. So, you can keep your team lean if you need to. You won't need to put all your crew on scaffolding jobs or pay to bring in an extra pair of hands for this part of the project.
To find out more about the benefits of using fibreglass scaffolds and to get an idea of the products that will work best for your jobs, ask scaffolding suppliers for advice.