Scaffolding is important in ensuring the safety of workers required to work at construction sites at heights. Whether you need to fix the roof of your house or clean the window of a high-rise building, a scaffold platform is a safe option from which workers can work and complete their jobs. While all types of scaffolds might look similar from a distance, there is a crucial distinction between commercial and domestic scaffolding services. Before you hire professionals for scaffolding in Chichester, make sure that you share the purpose for which you are hiring this scaffolding service.    

Difference between residential and commercial scaffolding service

 

Size of the project

Commercial scaffolding is designed to support large-scale construction and renovation works. Generally, commercial structures are huge in diameter and comprise platforms for  high-rise buildings. Hence, the scaffold required for these projects is larger, stable,and durable under all weather conditions. Most commercial scaffolds, like birdcages, cantilevers, and suspended scaffolds, are designed to meet the requirements of high-rise buildings. On the other hand, domestic scaffolds are less complex in design and are generally used for 4 to 5-story buildings for simple paintwork, roof repairs, exterior renovations or construction.

Load bearing capacity

The load-bearing capacity of a commercial scaffolding system should be high. Since the labourers are required to work along with their tools and equipment for the whole day on the scaffold platform, they need to have load-bearing capacity. On the other hand, a domestic scaffold structure doesn’t have to bear heavy loads, and the platform should be suitable only for the labourers to stand on to complete the work.  

Type of material and design

The choice of material and designs is also different for domestic and commercial scaffolds. Commercial scaffolds are usually constructed with aluminium, which provides high durability and stability. Commercial construction work goes on for a long time, so the scaffolds need to withstand harsh weather conditions. Domestic scaffolding, on the other hand, is generally made of wooden parts. In case of special requirements, companies also provide aluminium scaffold platforms. They can be assembled and disassembled easily since the design is simple. Unlike commercial scaffolds, they are cost-effective.   Contact AGR Scaffolding for both domestic and commercial scaffolding services. We have a highly trained team of professionals who can easily install and dismantle the scaffold structure. To know more, get in touch.