Scaffolding for Sale

Given the fast changing and financially challenging times that we find ourselves in, cutting unnecessary costs are a high priority for any Builder, Developer, Renovator or Repairer of property. Scaffolding is one essential that can provide an opportunity to save money and boost efficiency. Increasingly Self-Builders and Contractors alike are looking to purchase their own Scaffolding equipment and take charge of the access arrangements themselves.

Scaffold Tube, Fittings and Boards of System Scaffolding?

Scaffolding Systems in general have been developed and improved very considerably over the last 30 years. Modular Steel Scaffolding Systems that slot or clip together have emerged as the way forward. There are numerous Scaffolding Systems available in the marketplace today.

There are still some Countries where Bamboo, String and nails represent the cutting edge of Scaffold technology. Thankfully, in the more developed and industrialised countries like America, Canada, Europe and the UK, to mention only a few, increasingly defined health and safety requirements coupled with the need for greater labour efficiency has acted as a catalyst for the advanced Scaffold Systems in use today.

Which type of Scaffolding should I use? The Conventional method is to use Tube and Fitting; Scaffold Tube, Scaffold Fittings and Scaffold Boards. This is still probably the most widely used form of Scaffolding in the UK.

However, it does require a high degree of expertise, the training to become proficient and certified in its use is a lengthy and expensive process.

A Scaffold Apprentice will train on the job, and off the job typically at a residential CITB Construction Skills training Centre for at least three years before achieving a CISRS Advanced Scaffolder Qualification.

In the case of System Scaffolding, it is possible to attend a training course of much shorter duration, to become a Competent Person There are many short course training providers, and at the other extreme the National Construction College offer a very comprehensive one week course at a reasonable cost.

One of the defining features of System Scaffolding is that all of the component parts are complete ready to use units; there are few or no loose fittings.

This makes the erection and dismantling process very much faster and easier, providing for clear walk through platforms without ledger bracing to get in the way.

It is likely that in the future Health and Safety legislation will require this feature of all scaffolds, making System Scaffolding the obvious way forward.

Scaffolding Systems are extremely popular with the Self-Builders, not only because of the cost savings, but also the flexibility to get on with the job there and then.

It is highly recommended that all users undertake some form of suitable training, but if you are erecting the Scaffold for only your self to use, it is not essential to be qualified.

Scaffolding Supplies

Philip Steele Building Equipment Ltd is an independent scaffolding Supplier established in 1978.

In the current financial climate everybody is feeling the pinch and we are all trying to make savings where we can. The housing market has taken a right old hammering of late and builders might be worried about new build projects in the future.

Trading in the area of hire and sale of new and second-hand building equipment, products available include, Scaffold Tube, Scaffold Fittings, Scaffolding Boards and System Scaffolding.

Systems available are New PSB Galv-Lock, used Cuplok, New PSB Wedge-Lock, used Kwikstage

When investing in equipment it might be worth considering used items of access equipment, used scaffolding can be found at cost effective prices that can help to spread the budget a little further.

Used Cuplok Scaffolding

Usually we have plenty of Used Cuplok Scaffolding available; it comes with the excellent node point design. This means that one node point allows up to 4 components to be fixed at once by simply using a hammer.

The assembly process is very straightforward, it saves you time when erecting the scaffold.

By choosing Used Cuplock Scaffolding, money will certainly be saved and this can be spent elsewhere on the project. To find out what systems are available to buy at the moment a quick phone call to Philip Steele Building Equipment Ltd will prove to be worthwhile.

We can advise customers on what used cuplock systems they currently have in stock.

The current recession has everyone tightening their money belts, so savings on scaffold purchases must surely be welcomed by Building Companies, Property Developers and Self-Builders alike.

Export and Buy Back

Philip Steele Building Equipment Ltd, carry large stocks of equipment, available for the UK market and export sales. Direct sales line (0044) (0) 1626-352767

In a period when nearly everyone is feeling the financial pinch, the PSB guaranteed buy back policy (50% up to two years) available on most Scaffolding Systems and Scaffold Tube, new & used, can be a particularly useful tool in reducing and fixing project costs.

Contract Scaffolding / Scaffolding Erectors

Philip Steele Building Equipment Ltd, provide contract scaffolding services all over the South West of England.

Having Depot’s at Newton Abbot, Ipplepen and now Okehampton, we are Scaffolding Erectors with a fully qualified workforce, able to provide Scaffolding for access, support or temporary roof cover, stages, and many other purposes all over Devon and Cornwall