For anyone who has a major DIY project, such as renovation, construction, or roofing, working safely at height should be a primary consideration. Depending on the application, you may need to use a ladder or some type of scaffold system. While traditional scaffolds can be cumbersome and difficult to balance and stabilize, there is a safer and easier alternative. Here’s some information on scaffold towers, an exceptionally safe and versatile type of scaffold that is well suited to typical home work.

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Traditional scaffold systems use two supports through which a horizontal scaffold is placed. The taller the structure, the more unstable it becomes. Scaffold towers are fully reinforced vertical frames with internal ladders or ladders through which users safely ascend and descend. The upper part of the structure is a sturdy platform, generally surrounded on three sides by a railing. The open side allows access to the surface being worked on. There is plenty of space on the platform for the necessary tools and materials.

More about scaffolding towers

Scaffold towers, whether made of steel or aluminum, are exceptionally stable, versatile and easy to use. A mobile tower provides many of the benefits of a static scaffold system. Since the feet of scaffolding towers are equipped with wheels, they are easy to move. This is particularly true for towers made of lightweight aluminum. Scaffolding towers are surprisingly affordable, especially if you expect to use your tower for various projects. It may be more advisable to buy a tower outright than to rent one every time you need to work at height for an extended period.

The versatile DIY aluminum scaffold with 43 m (14 ft 6) working height

This is a durable and affordable aluminum scaffold tower specifically designed for use in DIY projects. The tower is easy to store, transport and erect, the platform has a hatch for easy access, and the height of the platform is adjustable. For safety, the tower includes two wide stabilizer bars. The wheels make the structure not a problem to move. It has quick-lock reinforcements that make assembly quick and easy. The tower can even be used on uneven surfaces such as stairs. When disassembled, the tower packs into a compact 1950mm x 600mm x 200mm (77in x 24in x 8in) and weighs just 26kg (57lbs). Other specs include:

Working height: 4.43 m (14 ft 6)

Platform Height: 2.43 m (8 ft)

Tower height: 3.79 m (12 ft 5)

Tower length: 1.72 m (5 ft 7)

Frame width: 0.60 m (24 inches)

Width at base: 1.23 m (4 ft)

Maximum load: 150kg (23.5st))

Weight: 25 kg (55 lbs)

Price: 219.00 includes VAT

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For those who want an extra measure of safety, a couple of large outriggers can be added to the frame. The tower is also available with a platform height of 4.83 m. The price of 219.00 includes VAT and free shipping.

To ensure successful completion of work at height projects, be sure to consider scaffold towers as an alternative to traditional ladders or scaffolding. They are easier to handle, generally safer, and quite affordable.