Some Advice to Buyers Regarding Scaffolding for Sale
If you own a modern home and decide to do some decorating, you can probably manage to paint or paper most rooms armed only with the right tools and a ladder. If yours is an older property with high ceilings, adding a pair of trestles and some wooden planks should provide the extra reach you require. However, should you need to reach beyond four metres or work on your home’s exterior, it will be time to start checking out scaffolding for sale.
Purchasing a second-hand tower or components could be convenient for the DIY decorator who needs a working platform for a one-off job or has no available long-term storage space. Nevertheless, it is essential to inspect pre-used equipment closely as your safety will depend on its condition. That said, strict regulations regarding safety obligations to employees, clients, and the general public apply to all professional builders and decorators. The only way to guarantee such safety is to purchase new, industry-approved products from a reputable source rather than seeking scaffolding for sale in the backstreets or online.
Sadly, like the lovers of Rolex watches, the building trade has also become a target for knock-off specialists. Those Chinese-made standards, ledgers, and couplings may look great in the glossy photos, and the low price tag might be enticing. However, one can never be sure those glowing testimonials or claimed international accreditations are genuine. The best advice is to purchase such items directly from the manufacturer or an official reseller. Your choice will ensure full compliance with the local safety and quality requirements applicable to all scaffolding for sale in South Africa.
Buying locally also means that you have easy access to product support. Exchanging emails or phone calls with an overseas supplier can be frustrating. A face-to-face chat with the individuals that manufactured your staging is a definite advantage. Also, it pays to be guided by the majority – most major construction companies, small builders, and decorating firms in South Africa favour two products. Larger organisations tend to choose Kwikstage. It is strong, versatile, quick to erect, and cost-effective.
The other popular type of scaffolding for sale locally is Selflock. As its name suggests, this product’s main virtue is its ease of assembly. Unskilled workers will find it quick to erect and dismantle, making it a popular choice among smaller building companies and painting and decorating firms. Both products are easy to stack, transport, and store when not in use. Disc-O-Scaff is a South African industry leader and manufacturer of Kwikstage and Selflock scaffolding. Our company’s full compliance with safety requirements and the use of SABS-approved materials will be your guarantee when purchasing our scaffolding for sale.