How to Choose the Best Scaffolding for Sale

While we may consider it a modern invention, long before contemporary scaffolding was available for sale, builders were already making use of it 17 000 years ago. Even later, in Ancient Greece, Egypt and China, workers were still constructing temporary scaffolding (sometimes referred to as “staging”) from lengths of wood lashed together with rope. Today, there are companies dedicated to the design, manufacture, and sale of this invaluable aid to the construction industry and the world’s DIY enthusiasts.

For modern products, the emphasis has been on safety and versatility plus ease of assembly and dismantling. Modern scaffolding for sale takes several forms. Some are more suitable for use by painters and decorators or enthusiastic homeowners, while others are intended for major construction projects or purpose-designed for one-off tasks. So how does one select which of these may be the best choice in any given situation?

Strength and Ease of Handling: Kwikstage

In South Africa, the most widely used system is Kwikstage. This product’s main benefits are that it can be erected quickly and displays the exceptional strength that, together with ease of handling, make this one of the most cost-effective types of scaffolding for sale to the local market. Other essential benefits of the Kwikstage product are that it is highly versatile and easy to transport. Storage is also simple with the aid of the handy pallets designed for this purpose.

Quick and Budget-Friendly: Selflock

Kwikstage is a product aimed at, and best handled by, professional scaffolders who have the skills and experience required to exploit its multiple benefits fully. By contrast, for a smaller company that tends to rely on semi-skilled and casual labour, a far more practical choice would be the type of scaffolding for sale known as Selflock, which has also become popular in South Africa. The main strength of this product is that it is so quick and simple to erect and dismantle that even unskilled workers should find no difficulty handling it. Avoiding the need to hire a skilled scaffolder can be a substantial saving for a family business engaged in painting, plastering and general maintenances, for example.

The extensive range of accessories available for this product identifies the Kwikstage system as the most versatile form of scaffolding for sale. However, the simplicity of the Selflock product combined with its intended uses ensures only a small number of accessories are needed, so it’s the perfect budget purchase.

Speak to Disc-O-Scaff

One word of advice. While the cost is important, so are safety and durability. If you have a one-off job, hire or buy some of the used scaffolding for sale by all means. However, if your need is long-term, second-hand can be a false economy. Instead, call on Disc-O-Scaff, where the best will cost you less. Contact us today!