Category Archives: News
Stay up-to-date with the latest news in the scaffolding industry. We will continue to update everyone on the market changes, supply chain fluctuations and everything else related to our industry.
Feb
Only a select few timber products are quite as strong as Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL). But what is LVL timber, and why is it so popular? Laminated Veneer Lumber (or LVL timber) is a high-strength engineered wood product used in construction. The timber uses thin veneer sheets layered together and heavy-duty adhesive for high-pressure bonding. LVL is […]
Jan
As a new project begins, it’s vital to understand how to build a Temporary Fence around a construction site. It is required by law in Australia to erect Temporary Fencing around a worksite for a multitude of reasons, including worker and public safety. If an accident occurs and it is discovered that there was insufficient, unsafe, […]
Jan
Scaffolding provides access for hard-to-reach areas allowing builders to complete work in a safe manner. For Scaffolds to be secure, parties involved (either employment-related or otherwise) must continually assess their equipment and realise the benefits of regular scaffold maintenance and when to upgrade completely. Quick and effective maintenance includes: Benefits Regular maintenance is minimal its […]
Dec
Scaffolds are temporary structures erected on construction sites to complete elevated work. Scaffolds exist to improve workplace safety. Unfortunately, simply assembling such platforms does not guarantee security. Accidents still occur on these structures ranging from bad luck to an incident resulting from an inadequate inspection. Failure of inspection can cause injury or death which is […]
Aug
What is a Mobile Scaffold Mobile scaffolding, also known as telescoping or modular scaffolds, provides convenient access to high places and is safer than traditional fixed scaffolds because they can quickly move around on site. They are usually made from aluminium or steel tubing that fits together in sections and comes with various accessories such […]
We would like to announce that in the past few weeks, we have been preparing a collaboration with chisholm tafe in Berwick. This sudden partnership will shape the future of education in the berwick campus and will allow future students to be well equipped to handle the jobs post gradating from trade school. Scafeast’s goal […]
We have re-stocked the hop-up for V-shore frames for your formwork need. Call us today and find out more.
Sep
Aluminium Mobile Scaffold Tower Installation Guide Our mobile scaffold towers are easy to install and dismantle. Simply follow the steps below and you will have your mobile scaffold tower installed in 10 – 15 minutes. Attach Castor Wheels Fit the caster wheels to the ladder frame. Ensure that the caster brake is on before building up the […]
H-frames Formwork Shoring System Safety Guide Step1 Place 4 base jacks on the ground with a certain distance. Base jacks should be extended no more than 600mm. Step2 Fit the Frames on the jacks, level the frames & connect the braces. Lock all the safety pins after connecting the braces. Step3 Fit U-head jacks on top […]
Aluminium Mobile Scaffold Tower Installation Guide Our mobile scaffolds are easy to install and dismantle. Simply follow the steps below and you will have your mobile scaffold tower installed in 10 – 15 minutes. Step1. Fit the caster wheels to the ladder frame. Ensure that the caster brake is on before building up the mobile […]
Transform a tall mobile scaffold tower to a wide platform in 10 minutes With our new modular system, you can turn a high mobile tower to a wide platform in 10 minutes. Step 1. Dismantle the top rack from the existing access tower with care. Step 2: Divide the tower into half, install two pieces […]