Structures are composed of various connecting elements without which the construction industry and architects alike would not be able to design and build the distinctive structures that they do. Two crucial elements assist in creating them – formwork and scaffolding. Although they are different, used together, the formwork provides the supporting structure, and the scaffolding enables it to be done safely at heights. When it comes to the indispensable “ingredients” of construction, Disc-O-Scaff manufactures and supplies quality formwork and scaffolding.
Building Architectural Masterpieces
Numerous types of formwork add to the aesthetics of a structure whilst providing structural support. Primarily a temporary mould or structure, formwork is used to build columns, beams, walls, and foundations, providing shape and support to wet concrete. Either pre-cast or cast on-site, engineered formwork moulds from steel or aluminium are ideal as they can be used multiple times. From concrete walls, columns for parking lots in shopping centres, and houses right through to bridges, formwork has created structures that most are not even aware of.
Integral Equipment for Projects
Where formwork is used to build structures, scaffolding helps builders to get the formwork completed at heights. Not only does scaffolding provide a safe platform for builders to work at heights but it also ensures them full access to every area of the building when maintenance and repair work needs to be carried out. There are virtually no limits when it comes to scaffolding for both indoor and outside use, either as an individual needing to do repair work or as a construction crew building new structures. All that is required is that the users of the scaffolding are trained to operate and navigate the scaffold towers safely, with additional protective gear, at all times.
Scaffolding is the most versatile piece of equipment as, depending on what the scaffold tower is needed for, it can be fixed to the ground by base plates or become mobile with castor wheels. The key to any successful scaffold project is the type and quality of scaffolding used and, of course, the safe assembly of the tower.
Working Together as a Unit
On any construction site, formwork and scaffolding form a cohesive unit. Scaffolding allows builders to create formwork concrete structures at heights that would otherwise be impossible to do. Starting from the ground up, static scaffolding forms the base support for the beginning of a concrete structure and, if needed, suspended scaffolding can assist in completing the formwork creation from the top.
The Leaders in Scaffolding and Formwork
When it comes to quality formwork and scaffolding manufactured using only SABS-approved materials, turn to the leaders in the industry, Disc-O-Scaff. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, we have been supplying leading construction and scaffolding companies in South Africa with Kwikstage and Selflock scaffolding systems as well as engineered formwork solutions. Contact us to find out how our solutions can assist you.