Scaffolding (1)

Versatile frame scaffolding gives you the ability to reach just about anything. Whether your specialty is construction, electric, maintenance, masonry, or you need to rent scaffolding for painting, steam cleaning, or sand blasting, let United Rentals help you put together the scaffolding that’s just right for your job.

United Rentals has all of the vertical frames, platforms, planks, guard rails, braces, toe board, putlongs, outriggers and hardware needed to create a complete frame system that suits your job size and site requirements.

FAQ

• When is climbing scaffolding cross braces permitted?
  • Climbing structural scaffolding cross-braces is unsafe, and specifically forbidden by federal standards. If you are unable to directly access the scaffolding from another structure, you are required to follow ladder procedures to gain access.
• How much weight can a scaffold hold?
  • Many states have a ratio requirement based on height to base dimension. Please check your federal, state and local regulations before erecting any scaffolding.
• When should a scaffold be inspected?
  • Once scaffolding is inspected for the first time of use, OHSA requires "periodic" inspections of the erected scaffold which can be considered to be every 7 days.