01 / Façade scaffold
Façade access that fits the work.
Painting, repointing and exterior maintenance need usable working space, not just height. Include access for residents in the initial brief.
Start with the trade, not the measurements.
A painter moving along a wall and a team removing old pointing bring different tools and materials. Explain the work, the number of people expected to use the platform together and what needs to be taken up. Building dimensions are useful, but they do not establish the specification on their own.
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Put entrances on the sketch.
Bay windows, balconies, canopies and basement entrances interrupt a simple elevation. Identify any shop, front door or garden route that needs to remain accessible. Photographs taken from both ends of the frontage help highlight these constraints before the location is assessed.
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- Overall frontage and the highest area to reach.
- Doors, projections and restrictions at ground level.
- Preferred start and expected hire period.
Include your contractor in the handover.
Ask the painter, façade specialist or main contractor to explain the working levels and access they need. Establish who assesses the arrangement, who can request alterations and how dismantling is booked. Users should not remove components because they obstruct a task.
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Is a façade scaffold a mobile tower?
No. A façade scaffold is arranged along a building as a working area. A mobile tower is a movable structure. The work and location determine which option is appropriate.
Can my painter send the enquiry?
Yes. Include the project address, the commissioning party and the work requiring access. Add the painter’s preferred working levels and access constraints to the message.
Good preparation starts with your brief.
An address, a description and an outline programme help us discuss the site. Sending this enquiry does not commit you to an order.
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