I've been a scaffolder for 12 years. Here's a few things: This first thing is very important IF A SCAFFOLD IS NOT TIED-IN IT CAN ONLY GO UP 3/1 OF ITS NARROWEST BASE DIMENSION. That means if you have a 5' wide frame system, like in this video, the highest deck height should be no higher than 15'. Tie ins are easy enough to do if you need to go higher, or you can increase the base dimension by building a buttress. But a scaffold that exceeds the 3/1 rule is at a high risk of tipping over. The second most important thing is that one of the main causes of scaffold structural failure is overloading. The deck should have a capacity rating on it. Follow it. Sometimes it will be written as a UDL, a uniform distributed load, which is very different than a point load so know the difference and make sure not to exceed it. Bricklayers are the absolute worst for this, they'll load up a little frame and brace scaffold like this with thousands of pounds of bricks at a time, like they think our scaffolds are invincible. Like I said, that style of scaffold is called "frame and brace". It's mainly used in residential construction and built on site by non-scaffolder, as you're seeing here. Despite that, it can, like any scaffolding, go up as high as you want to build it if it's plumb, level, square, and tied in. But as you can imagine, it takes a professional to be building this stuff hundreds of feet up in the air or in some of the crazy industrial environments I've been in. I treat my trade very very seriously. If my scaffold fails, or if I drop something while building it, someone could die. I sign my name on a tag knowing I built it as safe as it can possibly be. Scaffolding is a SAFETY based trade, we go into the crazy places first to make it safe for everyone else, whether it's up on a high-rise or in some boiler or pulp mill or power plant. The most important thing is always that everyone gets home safe at the end of the day. So my final tip is, if you're not comfortable with heights, get someone else to build it. If you have a bad shoulder or back and you're not sure if you can mobilize the gear, get someone else to build it. You can go buy a harness, run a rope from your roof ridge, and tie off to a rope grab if you want. But please please be safe. Thanks for listening to this rant and if you've gotten this far go check out Fred Dibnah videos here on TH-cam. He's one of the godfathers of modern scaffold building, a grandmaster steeplejack, and a fascinating look into the wild minds of people who do what I do.
Thank you for taking the time to instruct. It means a lot to someone like me who’s been hurt by people who were either A Ignorant or B didn’t care or both. Be safe, stay well...
Hi I'm looking to build a scaffold like this to reach a peak of a 3 story building. I would need 4 staging's so it will exceed the rule. I have build masonry stagging when the building gets brick. So i know how to tie into a building like that but how would you tie into a building like this where you dont want to mess it up? thank you!
Timmmmber!!! If I ever climb scaffolding, I now know to not climb the outside. It's one of those things I wouldn't think of until I'm tipping and see the project/life flash before my eyes. Thanks Jeff!
In scaffolding we call that an eccentric load. When a load force is applied outside the footing of a scaffold. With more complex scaffolding systems like tube and clamp we commonly build cantilevers, or kick-outs, but they require tie-ins to be placed in specific places.
This channel seriously changed my life! I just renovated an outside wall on my summer house/cabin with new studs, isolation and that fabric (forgot the name for it in english) in 4 hours! My wife was very surprised I knew exactly what to buy and how to do it myself. She laughed when told her "I dont know anything, Jeff does!" A million thanks! Any plans on a "how to build a pool house/guest house"-video? :D
Great instructional video!!! Thank you!!! Was wondering how I was gonna put that thing together with the multiple stages I needed. You guys made that look too easy!!!
Me neither. Here's the weird part: I've worked on quite a number of construction sites. As a fencer (palisades and electric fence). We normally were the last guys to start a job
Good lord, I literally have to put up 3 layers of scaffolding for the first time in my life tomorrow, and I was totally thinking stacking whilst hanging from the outside would be the smart choice. My dumb@$$ would be dead tomorrow had I not stumbled upon this pearl of wisdom. 😐 Thanks dude!
At three or more frames I tie it in at the top. Wind comes up, and it can walk right off the boards under the feet. I’ve never had the pleasure of riding one down as it falls, but my uncle did - he jumped and lived. Nice video.
The code is any scaffold that exceeds 3/1 of it's narrowest base dimension needs tie-ins or a buttress. After exceeding 3/1, tie ins are required every 13' vertically, and 20' horizontally.
Thank you Jeff. I was going to hire someone to put up scaffolding on the side of my house, but not anymore thanks once again to your fabulous comprehensive video.
Never did one before. So it was really helpful having you do it in real time. As soon as I said everything up and put the board on the walk board and that thing was dirty I was like wow this guy is good thank you so much I really appreciate you doing this video
I learn a lot from your videos (thank you) but I also watch them to understand how our technicians manage to hurt themselves so much. Man your safety manners are disastrous. When you advise people to use common sense, remember: COMMON SENSE IS NOT COMMON SENSE, it's YOUR SENSES. You have developed these senses after years of working, not everyone has. Just watch your own video when you say "always pass it to me from the end" and your son asks "Why?". Although you didn't explain it properly, but you know that the scaffold is less likely to tip over from the ends (simple mechanics). Clearly, your son hasn't developed that sense yet. That's why he needs safety training. That's why most people need it.
😮 wow this awesome. I am a homeowner my house is 3 story like yours and do need to replace both vinyl siding and roof shingles also chimney too. Do you have a video how to replace roof shingles step by step materials tools proper correct way to remove and install shingles. Very helpful information thankyou.
I put one together yesterday mostly by myself. I did have someone hand me the pieces for the third level while I was top of the second level. While working on the house using one board on the third level I did use a harness with a line attached to my house just in case.
Jeff is a very practical Renovator, and I enjoy watching his series installments from time to time (usually when I start a new project). I found it "amusing" that his "helper" here (Matt), who obviously at this point 2 years ago was "not all THAT experienced" based on his tedious "handling" of the adjustment feet, made comments about "there's GOT to be a better way to do this" (go rent a high-dollar scissor lift, maybe? BUT the Scissor Lift or Boom Lift still HAS TO BE LEVELLED OR YOU DIE.......LOL). Then Matt got a little condescending to Jeff's instructions by saying "This ain't my first rodeo.........". Really? It sure LOOKED like his first rodeo! And then proves it by continuing to hand things up ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE SCAFFOLD each time, even though Jeff has "reminded" Matt twice "please don't do that". Ah, to be young again and NOT KNOW WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW. LOL KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, JEFF!!!
My dad used to say: "The most DANGEROUS kind of person in the workshop is the idiot with just enough information to get himself into trouble normal people can't but not enough information to get himself out."
@@SSingh-nr8qz What sucks is when people don't volunteer information that could help someone out and provide the benefit of their experience or unique perspective to others. Some people only provide enough information when training others to get that person in trouble and conveniently leave out important tips that could help them. If you stand by and just watch something bad happen to someone else where you could have helped prevent it, even if that person might not be receptive to your help, then you are partially responsible for the problems that result. For example, people that just film dump trucks that forgot to lower the dump box and are driving down the highway instead of getting ahead of the vehicle and signalling the driver, they just let them hit an overpass or road sign. The abrupt stop would injure the driver extensively and stop traffic for everyone including the intrepid cammer.
I was watching some workers setting up scaffolding on a neighbors house, and then i saw them appear to put a nail into the wall of the house and run some kind of rope from the scaffold, to that nail. I then read online about an advisement or recommendation to tie these things to the house after the second level. Can one explain or point to a video that details this step more? Is it a regular string that they tie off to stabilize it more?
I usually install all the planks on each stage; so that I don't have to worry about watching where I step. One thing you need to do is install a guard rail on the last stage you are working on and toe boards. I don't know if OSHA allows you to climb the scaffolding; you will need a ladder or steps to access the different level of scaffolding.
@@tay13666 Agreed, although if you are going to have a lot of materials and tools on the platform, toe boards might not be a bad idea; those or hard hats. :)
The comment saying osha regs don't apply to homeowners is true, however toe board, full decking, a knee and waist high guardrail, and proper access is all part of a professionally built scaffold. The great thing about frame and brace scaffold is that the ladder is built into the frame. Most industrial sites these days require not just a ladder, but a ladder cage if it's over a certain height and often swing gates for access at the top.
I'm afraid of heights! So tell me why I'm watching this? LOL For the entertainment!!! You and your boys!!! LOL This ain't the first time I've done this, you know!!! Sounds familiar!! Hahahaaa!
Can you do a video when the opportunity comes up to do a porch repair that is above a basement. Our porch is falling apart, we need to start saving to replace it but there is a basement below. Tongue and grove boards are not an option as they fail to easily and we would even have to sign a waiver saying they will fail. We want to replace with 2x6 PT boards but need it also sealed so water dosent just go into the basement. It is a covered porch but weather still makes it way in. We love your channel keep up the amazing work.
I love all your videos. I need one of these for an interior 2 story living room. What do I do different to put it on carpet and to move it around the room as I go?
The window installers told me they will need to hire scaffolding co for installation of two largest windows. I’m wondering if they will able to retrieve the windows they left sitting in my garage. Will scaffolding block access to my garage? If so, the window co won’t be able to retrieve the windows. I need to talk with them about this to remind them the windows are sitting inside my garage but they seem disorganized in coordinating the install.
I am trying to do a ten foot of this same scaffolding. We got the walls setup and even the first ring of safety bars. The issue is my legs cannot go further than the first step after the first landing (5'). Since I cannot reach the top to build the rest of the safety railing, we are at a pause. Part of it is knowing that if I get up there to finish the assembly, I also have to be up there to take it apart. My legs start to shake if I stand on the 5' section for to long, or if one of my hands lets go of something. Not sure I can do what I need while holding onto the rails the entire time......
I feel like cup lock and pin lock material is more easier to work around with this material looks more fragile .. is it more cheaper to rent ? Just wondering what’s this material called ?
Is there any reason to have the ladders on the inside vs outside? I could see maybe if you have multiple sets next to each other to have the ladders on the outside so you can walk through and still work on the house. If only 1 set like you did here is there any advantage? Maybe fall protection by having the ladder on the inside?
Keep in mind how the footing is loaded on your floors when building inside. Use a long mudsill, or long piece of wood, that runs perpendicular across your floor joists. We use a dead load estimation formula for scaffolding, the type of scaffolding in this video is frame and brace so the formula is 50lbs per leg per lift, and 5lbs per square foot of deck area. So the build in this video is 3 lifts high with 4 legs, so every lift is 200lbs, 600lbs for all 3 lifts. Then you figure out your square feet of deck area and multiply it by 5. That together is what we call "dead load", the weight of the scaffold itself. Then you need to figure out the "live load" or the weight of the workers, tools, and material that will be placed on the scaffold. We have a formula for the "live load" too, and we add a safety factor of 4. Technically each leg is holding up 1/4 of the total load. I only mention this because without a structural mudsill that runs perpendicular to your joists, one of the feet of the scaffold can blow right through the floor of a house. Calculating leg load is very important.
So on the bottom set the cross bar on the inside is it ok if that bar is not on and when do u have to use The bar to attach it to the house just wondering
no locking pins to fasten the three sections or stages together, no stabilisator bars in the long side near the ground to stabilise more the whole structure, only one plank in the two first stages instead of two for safety reasons and more, and possible no tying the scaffolding to the house for safety
If you are referring to outriggers, I was wondering how many sections high you should go before using them as well. Additionally, how many people (or, perhaps more to the point) how much weight can be at the top level at one time without the albeit level structure becoming top-heavy? Very informative and interesting nonetheless. I have only rented scaffolding a couple of times but never used three levels.
@@dougtaylor2803 that scaffold can stand alone as long as the height of the scaffold isn’t 4 times the width(4:1) So in the case of this scaffold in the video it’s only 15 ft tall and 5 wide (3:1) so it doesn’t need any additional support.
The regulations where I live are require tie-ins at 3/1 the narrowest base dimension. Heres a copy paste from the regulations where I live. "(4) A scaffold must be effectively guyed or secured to a building or structure (a) if the height of the scaffold exceeds 3 times its minimum base dimension, or (b) in any other circumstances if required for stability." So the comment saying 4/1 is wrong or the regulations are different where he lives.
They preach safety nowadays because common sense isn't all that common anymore. I worked construction for over 30 years and was a certified scaffold builder and seen some unbelievable scaffolds built by unqualified people. This frame scaffold is easy and quick and if you're a handyman or just do your own home repairs a couple sections of this type of scaffolding is a must to have.
Seems like a lot of set up to access the first 8 feet of a much longer span of fascia. I'd usually grab my pump jacks or ladder brackets and 20 foot walk boards for longer span fascia / soffit work.. That said, scaffolding does seem to have its occasional uses, so nice vid on how to set it up.
As a scaffolder in the u.k... this video offends me 🤣 if we got caught on something like that in the u.k we would get a massive fine and possible jail time. Love your vids 💪
TBH He did say that himself! This is Not a video for Pro's but for the average DIY Homeowner! If you are a pro you get a scaffold erected for you and check the caff Tags are on before you climb ;0)
You guys banging up steel tube and bolt clamp, UK scaffs are beasts. We got aluminum tubes and wedge clamps mixed with Layher system over here, but you guys got that heavy duty gear. Respect.
I am in the northern NJ area. I need a scaffold that will reach 25-30' high. Home Depot only offers 15' maximum. Any idea where I can rent a 30 footer? Thanks in advance.
I have a question for you. I saw your video about water softeners, and I was wondering if you still recommend the water softener from that video or is there a better one you found? Because I also want to buy a water softener.
Home RenoVision DIY I tested already and the one that the company recommended is too expensive. I have neighbors that bought theirs at Lowe’s, but I want mine Salt free. So when I saw your video, I thought yours was good water softener, do you still recommend it?
I see you realized you put the ladder side to the inside at the end. So much for climbing down the inside when the landing is in the way... I guess you could slide the landing over
@@johnny6071 hah yup....they are currently in the arborvitae tree state, and rapidly growing beyond any control and I am wondering what I am going to do about it. Hopefully I can turn them into a maintainable privacy hedge.
Hmmm..I would think you could although depending on how many linear feet of hedge you have, you may have to move the scaffolding a lot. Of course, you can get wheels for these structures. Depending on the access around your property, have you considered renting a "cherry picker" basket?
I've been a scaffolder for 12 years. Here's a few things:
This first thing is very important
IF A SCAFFOLD IS NOT TIED-IN IT CAN ONLY GO UP 3/1 OF ITS NARROWEST BASE DIMENSION. That means if you have a 5' wide frame system, like in this video, the highest deck height should be no higher than 15'. Tie ins are easy enough to do if you need to go higher, or you can increase the base dimension by building a buttress. But a scaffold that exceeds the 3/1 rule is at a high risk of tipping over.
The second most important thing is that one of the main causes of scaffold structural failure is overloading. The deck should have a capacity rating on it. Follow it. Sometimes it will be written as a UDL, a uniform distributed load, which is very different than a point load so know the difference and make sure not to exceed it. Bricklayers are the absolute worst for this, they'll load up a little frame and brace scaffold like this with thousands of pounds of bricks at a time, like they think our scaffolds are invincible.
Like I said, that style of scaffold is called "frame and brace". It's mainly used in residential construction and built on site by non-scaffolder, as you're seeing here. Despite that, it can, like any scaffolding, go up as high as you want to build it if it's plumb, level, square, and tied in. But as you can imagine, it takes a professional to be building this stuff hundreds of feet up in the air or in some of the crazy industrial environments I've been in.
I treat my trade very very seriously. If my scaffold fails, or if I drop something while building it, someone could die. I sign my name on a tag knowing I built it as safe as it can possibly be. Scaffolding is a SAFETY based trade, we go into the crazy places first to make it safe for everyone else, whether it's up on a high-rise or in some boiler or pulp mill or power plant. The most important thing is always that everyone gets home safe at the end of the day.
So my final tip is, if you're not comfortable with heights, get someone else to build it. If you have a bad shoulder or back and you're not sure if you can mobilize the gear, get someone else to build it. You can go buy a harness, run a rope from your roof ridge, and tie off to a rope grab if you want. But please please be safe.
Thanks for listening to this rant and if you've gotten this far go check out Fred Dibnah videos here on TH-cam. He's one of the godfathers of modern scaffold building, a grandmaster steeplejack, and a fascinating look into the wild minds of people who do what I do.
Thank you for taking the time to instruct. It means a lot to someone like me who’s been hurt by people who were either A Ignorant or B didn’t care or both. Be safe, stay well...
Definitely wish this video had gone into basic safety info, thanks for chiming in
Hi I'm looking to build a scaffold like this to reach a peak of a 3 story building. I would need 4 staging's so it will exceed the rule. I have build masonry stagging when the building gets brick. So i know how to tie into a building like that but how would you tie into a building like this where you dont want to mess it up? thank you!
Thanks
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Timmmmber!!! If I ever climb scaffolding, I now know to not climb the outside. It's one of those things I wouldn't think of until I'm tipping and see the project/life flash before my eyes. Thanks Jeff!
Cheers! Safety second!
In scaffolding we call that an eccentric load. When a load force is applied outside the footing of a scaffold. With more complex scaffolding systems like tube and clamp we commonly build cantilevers, or kick-outs, but they require tie-ins to be placed in specific places.
Man, you're videos are so enjoyable that I am always watching, even when I don't need to assemble scaffolding lol
Glad you enjoy it!
Lol I'm exactly same way
I was just going to say the same thing haha.
This channel seriously changed my life! I just renovated an outside wall on my summer house/cabin with new studs, isolation and that fabric (forgot the name for it in english) in 4 hours! My wife was very surprised I knew exactly what to buy and how to do it myself. She laughed when told her "I dont know anything, Jeff does!"
A million thanks!
Any plans on a "how to build a pool house/guest house"-video? :D
Insulation and Tyvek Home Wrap. Congratulations on you DIY reno!
same as a shed only bigger. I am building a 14 x 20 shed right now so it would work for you. videos coming soon. Cheers!
Great instructional video!!! Thank you!!! Was wondering how I was gonna put that thing together with the multiple stages I needed. You guys made that look too easy!!!
I have literally never seen someone assembling scaffolding before
Thank you for this video
Me neither. Here's the weird part: I've worked on quite a number of construction sites. As a fencer (palisades and electric fence). We normally were the last guys to start a job
Good lord, I literally have to put up 3 layers of scaffolding for the first time in my life tomorrow, and I was totally thinking stacking whilst hanging from the outside would be the smart choice. My dumb@$$ would be dead tomorrow had I not stumbled upon this pearl of wisdom. 😐 Thanks dude!
Cheers!
dang.
At three or more frames I tie it in at the top. Wind comes up, and it can walk right off the boards under the feet. I’ve never had the pleasure of riding one down as it falls, but my uncle did - he jumped and lived. Nice video.
Thanks for sharing!
The code is any scaffold that exceeds 3/1 of it's narrowest base dimension needs tie-ins or a buttress. After exceeding 3/1, tie ins are required every 13' vertically, and 20' horizontally.
Also most engineered scaffold decks have a built in wind latch you can tighten with a 9/16 wrench so it won't lift up off the transom in the wind.
Always climb on the inside or “you’ll pull the whole damn thing over on yourself”. HA - That is experience talking. Another great video Jeff.
Thank you Jeff. I was going to hire someone to put up scaffolding on the side of my house, but not anymore thanks once again to your fabulous comprehensive video.
well if you watched this fool then you probably did it just as unsafely as he did
Glad to help
@@emeralddragon2010 whos the fool now
Nice video..watching from Kuwait...but IM FILIPINO NEW SUBCRIBER
reminds me of me in my dad, back in the 80s and 90s doing projects around the house. great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Never did one before. So it was really helpful having you do it in real time. As soon as I said everything up and put the board on the walk board and that thing was dirty I was like wow this guy is good thank you so much I really appreciate you doing this video
Cheers, glad this helped!
And when you’re ready to take it down play the video in reverse.
Prot tip: Don’t hit your head with the crossbars when you take the first side off.
Awesome comment!
Good experience talk about climbing on the inside... Little things like that slip through the cracks of uncommon sense.
I learn a lot from your videos (thank you) but I also watch them to understand how our technicians manage to hurt themselves so much. Man your safety manners are disastrous. When you advise people to use common sense, remember: COMMON SENSE IS NOT COMMON SENSE, it's YOUR SENSES. You have developed these senses after years of working, not everyone has. Just watch your own video when you say "always pass it to me from the end" and your son asks "Why?". Although you didn't explain it properly, but you know that the scaffold is less likely to tip over from the ends (simple mechanics). Clearly, your son hasn't developed that sense yet. That's why he needs safety training. That's why most people need it.
😮 wow this awesome.
I am a homeowner my house is 3 story like yours and do need to replace both vinyl siding and roof shingles also chimney too.
Do you have a video how to replace roof shingles step by step materials tools proper correct way to remove and install shingles.
Very helpful information thankyou.
I put one together yesterday mostly by myself. I did have someone hand me the pieces for the third level while I was top of the second level. While working on the house using one board on the third level I did use a harness with a line attached to my house just in case.
My Christmas lights are going to be so great this year.
Jeff is a very practical Renovator, and I enjoy watching his series installments from time to time (usually when I start a new project). I found it "amusing" that his "helper" here (Matt), who obviously at this point 2 years ago was "not all THAT experienced" based on his tedious "handling" of the adjustment feet, made comments about "there's GOT to be a better way to do this" (go rent a high-dollar scissor lift, maybe? BUT the Scissor Lift or Boom Lift still HAS TO BE LEVELLED OR YOU DIE.......LOL). Then Matt got a little condescending to Jeff's instructions by saying "This ain't my first rodeo.........". Really? It sure LOOKED like his first rodeo! And then proves it by continuing to hand things up ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE SCAFFOLD each time, even though Jeff has "reminded" Matt twice "please don't do that". Ah, to be young again and NOT KNOW WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW. LOL KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, JEFF!!!
I think it's better when you have someone less experienced that asks why. That way someone else asks the dumb question I would have asked.
My dad used to say: "The most DANGEROUS kind of person in the workshop is the idiot with just enough information to get himself into trouble normal people can't but not enough information to get himself out."
@@SSingh-nr8qz What sucks is when people don't volunteer information that could help someone out and provide the benefit of their experience or unique perspective to others. Some people only provide enough information when training others to get that person in trouble and conveniently leave out important tips that could help them.
If you stand by and just watch something bad happen to someone else where you could have helped prevent it, even if that person might not be receptive to your help, then you are partially responsible for the problems that result.
For example, people that just film dump trucks that forgot to lower the dump box and are driving down the highway instead of getting ahead of the vehicle and signalling the driver, they just let them hit an overpass or road sign. The abrupt stop would injure the driver extensively and stop traffic for everyone including the intrepid cammer.
I recently did a job that required a triple section on castors, plus a three foot horse on top.
Assembled completely solo.
It's a good workout.
Just here to show your channel support! Love yah, bro! Keep doing what you are doing!
I appreciate that
I was watching some workers setting up scaffolding on a neighbors house, and then i saw them appear to put a nail into the wall of the house and run some kind of rope from the scaffold, to that nail. I then read online about an advisement or recommendation to tie these things to the house after the second level. Can one explain or point to a video that details this step more? Is it a regular string that they tie off to stabilize it more?
coming here to do a quick review before the painting project tomorrow
Always learn from the best, thanks for sharing.
Our pleasure!
Where is your "pig tail pin" lol oh Jeff and.... this why me and my wife love channel. True Canadian legend.
the pins are for guys on commercial jobs. for guys gettin er done this is a great system.
I usually install all the planks on each stage; so that I don't have to worry about watching where I step. One thing you need to do is install a guard rail on the last stage you are working on and toe boards. I don't know if OSHA allows you to climb the scaffolding; you will need a ladder or steps to access the different level of scaffolding.
OSHA (or the Canadian equivalent) doesn't apply to a homeowner working on his own property.
@@tay13666 Agreed, although if you are going to have a lot of materials and tools on the platform, toe boards might not be a bad idea; those or hard hats. :)
The comment saying osha regs don't apply to homeowners is true, however toe board, full decking, a knee and waist high guardrail, and proper access is all part of a professionally built scaffold. The great thing about frame and brace scaffold is that the ladder is built into the frame. Most industrial sites these days require not just a ladder, but a ladder cage if it's over a certain height and often swing gates for access at the top.
I'm afraid of heights! So tell me why I'm watching this? LOL For the entertainment!!! You and your boys!!! LOL This ain't the first time I've done this, you know!!! Sounds familiar!! Hahahaaa!
Thanks for sharing, I was wondering if I can handle this before seeing your video, very helpful!!! thanks again.
Can you do a video when the opportunity comes up to do a porch repair that is above a basement. Our porch is falling apart, we need to start saving to replace it but there is a basement below. Tongue and grove boards are not an option as they fail to easily and we would even have to sign a waiver saying they will fail. We want to replace with 2x6 PT boards but need it also sealed so water dosent just go into the basement. It is a covered porch but weather still makes it way in. We love your channel keep up the amazing work.
Do you have an opinion about 8" wheels on the bottom instead of the plates?
I love all your videos. I need one of these for an interior 2 story living room. What do I do different to put it on carpet and to move it around the room as I go?
I wish I could work with this man.
Cheeky boy lol love the videos Jeff ❤️🇬🇧🇨🇦
Should you not alternate the side with the ladder on each secton so you don't create a long drop?
You're my hero man. I hope to be as well rounded and versatile as you one day. Were you a GC?
Yes for 25 years!
Always good to see you
The window installers told me they will need to hire scaffolding co for installation of two largest windows. I’m wondering if they will able to retrieve the windows they left sitting in my garage. Will scaffolding block access to my garage? If so, the window co won’t be able to retrieve the windows. I need to talk with them about this to remind them the windows are sitting inside my garage but they seem disorganized in coordinating the install.
Nice video, will be one how to change lintels on top floor? Here in UK cant find for top floor only for ground what is easy.
I am trying to do a ten foot of this same scaffolding. We got the walls setup and even the first ring of safety bars. The issue is my legs cannot go further than the first step after the first landing (5'). Since I cannot reach the top to build the rest of the safety railing, we are at a pause. Part of it is knowing that if I get up there to finish the assembly, I also have to be up there to take it apart. My legs start to shake if I stand on the 5' section for to long, or if one of my hands lets go of something.
Not sure I can do what I need while holding onto the rails the entire time......
What specific brand is that scaffold ? I dont see any metal tech scaffolding that comes with cross braces
I feel like cup lock and pin lock material is more easier to work around with this material looks more fragile .. is it more cheaper to rent ? Just wondering what’s this material called ?
Idk but we call it frame and brace scaffold
Is there any reason to have the ladders on the inside vs outside? I could see maybe if you have multiple sets next to each other to have the ladders on the outside so you can walk through and still work on the house. If only 1 set like you did here is there any advantage? Maybe fall protection by having the ladder on the inside?
if it tips while climbing at least it won't fall over. Cheers!
Thanks. This was very helpful.
Do you own it or did you rent it?
I rent it. I don't have any storage for that type of thing around this house. at least not yet. #shedcomingsoon!
Thanks panda!
Wish you were a public school teacher, very helpful
Oh yea u r
Question: If you need to move the structure a few feet away, can you pick it up by hand with a 2nd person, or do you need to take it apart?
2 men can move it or 4 millennials! Cheers!
You make it look so easy. I'm going to paint my vaulted ceilings and now I know how to do the scaffolding. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
Keep in mind how the footing is loaded on your floors when building inside. Use a long mudsill, or long piece of wood, that runs perpendicular across your floor joists. We use a dead load estimation formula for scaffolding, the type of scaffolding in this video is frame and brace so the formula is 50lbs per leg per lift, and 5lbs per square foot of deck area. So the build in this video is 3 lifts high with 4 legs, so every lift is 200lbs, 600lbs for all 3 lifts. Then you figure out your square feet of deck area and multiply it by 5. That together is what we call "dead load", the weight of the scaffold itself. Then you need to figure out the "live load" or the weight of the workers, tools, and material that will be placed on the scaffold. We have a formula for the "live load" too, and we add a safety factor of 4. Technically each leg is holding up 1/4 of the total load. I only mention this because without a structural mudsill that runs perpendicular to your joists, one of the feet of the scaffold can blow right through the floor of a house. Calculating leg load is very important.
This is amazing Jeff - always wonder how to put those together. Now the question is how we can buy or rent some of these as DIY home owners?
go to your local sunbelt or battlefield equipment rental store. they will even drop off and pick up later. Cheers!
When I have to put up scaffolding, I don't have the luxury of having help. I would like to see you raise three high scaffolding by yourself.
This video helps a lot, thanks!
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much, but also, do you install the siding in columns like that? Slide the scaffolding over as you go? etc..
Fired!!! How many times you have to tell a guy not to pass in the center.....fired!!!
So on the bottom set the cross bar on the inside is it ok if that bar is not on and when do u have to use The bar to attach it to the house just wondering
Looks like it should be fastened to the house or some solid structure. Looks like it would only work on flat level ground.
Great video. Thanks
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
no locking pins to fasten the three sections or stages together, no stabilisator bars in the long side near the ground to stabilise more the whole structure, only one plank in the two first stages instead of two for safety reasons and more, and possible no tying the scaffolding to the house for safety
If you are referring to outriggers, I was wondering how many sections high you should go before using them as well. Additionally, how many people (or, perhaps more to the point) how much weight can be at the top level at one time without the albeit level structure becoming top-heavy? Very informative and interesting nonetheless. I have only rented scaffolding a couple of times but never used three levels.
@@dougtaylor2803 that scaffold can stand alone as long as the height of the scaffold isn’t 4 times the width(4:1) So in the case of this scaffold in the video it’s only 15 ft tall and 5 wide (3:1) so it doesn’t need any additional support.
The regulations where I live are require tie-ins at 3/1 the narrowest base dimension. Heres a copy paste from the regulations where I live.
"(4) A scaffold must be effectively guyed or secured to a building or structure
(a) if the height of the scaffold exceeds 3 times its minimum base dimension, or
(b) in any other circumstances if required for stability."
So the comment saying 4/1 is wrong or the regulations are different where he lives.
I love your videos.
Anyone else yelling "Off the end! Not the Middle!" when the helper keeps trying to pass things up through the middle?
the most dangerous job site is one with new guys working on it. Cheers!
All of these videos are off of perfectly level ground
Setting up a scaffold is just Common sense!!
Yeah depends if the area is congested.
Wow you make that look easy as pie lol
They preach safety nowadays because common sense isn't all that common anymore. I worked construction for over 30 years and was a certified scaffold builder and seen some unbelievable scaffolds built by unqualified people. This frame scaffold is easy and quick and if you're a handyman or just do your own home repairs a couple sections of this type of scaffolding is a must to have.
Seems like a lot of set up to access the first 8 feet of a much longer span of fascia. I'd usually grab my pump jacks or ladder brackets and 20 foot walk boards for longer span fascia / soffit work.. That said, scaffolding does seem to have its occasional uses, so nice vid on how to set it up.
Those leveling feet look like they can be screwed down to lets say a long 2x6, so then you can slide the whole thing along the wall?
sure! we just pick it up and go.
Now do scaffolding + drywall lift for vaulted ceilings. :)
Kidding. Going to leave that to pros.
You forgot to lock each section together with toggle pins
As a scaffolder in the u.k... this video offends me 🤣 if we got caught on something like that in the u.k we would get a massive fine and possible jail time. Love your vids 💪
As a bricklayer in the UK we have defiantly used a tower similar to this to put another gangs window right
TBH He did say that himself! This is Not a video for Pro's but for the average DIY Homeowner!
If you are a pro you get a scaffold erected for you and check the caff Tags are on before you climb ;0)
BREXIT baby!!!
Hang and bang, brother. Cheers from a Canadian scaffolder. Jeff needs to watch a few Fred Dibnah videos, eh.
You guys banging up steel tube and bolt clamp, UK scaffs are beasts. We got aluminum tubes and wedge clamps mixed with Layher system over here, but you guys got that heavy duty gear. Respect.
I would have bolted to the wall , high on the second level . Vinyl siding though , wouldnt take bolts well .
There should be little pins that connect the 2 frames together so they don't separate. Going 3 high isn't a huge deal to skip them though
It's usually to avoid issues with forklifts but yeah, always good to install them anyway
Exactly. I do the same way 👌
Thanks!! What size is the scaffolds? 18'?
15'
Definitely learned the hard way in the past. Feel 20 feet down and left an imprint on the grass. Ahh to be young and stupid.
I am in the northern NJ area. I need a scaffold that will reach 25-30' high. Home Depot only offers 15' maximum. Any idea where I can rent a 30 footer? Thanks in advance.
just google scaffold rental companies. they will even deliver. Cheers!
What kind of scaffolding is that 😂 tube and fitting 🙌
Heavy breathing got me 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Pay close attention to the words and actions of the guy with less hair and you will be golden. Thanks & best wishes!
I like how Sunglasses looks at the camera like “who the f is he talking to?”
Can some one please let me know hoa tall is each level of scaffolding? Thanks in advance
5'
What is the brand of your scaffolding? Would you recommend it?
remember that he is in Canada, so that brand may not be in your country
I believe it is called 'METALTECH" and I think Home Depot stores in Canada carry their products, as may other retailers.
I have a question for you. I saw your video about water softeners, and I was wondering if you still recommend the water softener from that video or is there a better one you found? Because I also want to buy a water softener.
the best option is to get your water tested and personalize your solution.
Home RenoVision DIY I tested already and the one that the company recommended is too expensive. I have neighbors that bought theirs at Lowe’s, but I want mine Salt free. So when I saw your video, I thought yours was good water softener, do you still recommend it?
I like when people say "You gotta use your common sense". Sadly there is no such thing as common sense because everyone thinks they have it.
That’s why it’s called common, not so much anymore though
interesting how much does it cost ? and till 4 th ?
I see you realized you put the ladder side to the inside at the end. So much for climbing down the inside when the landing is in the way... I guess you could slide the landing over
Thank you
Thank you.
You can feel the tension in this video
Appreciate you so much
Hey what color siding is that!?
Love it.❤
So you gotta tear it down just to move it since you didn’t use casters??
you can't use wheels on ground. not enough surface area to transfer the weight. you risk sinking in a corner and toppling it over.
With a little elbow grease the whole scaffold can be slid over, and the screw jacks on the bottom can be raised or lowered to re-level it.
At 72 years old I'm not likely to be using that. But an interesting video anyway.
Where did you get the scaffolding
rented it.
Just remember, if you need to climb the ladder from outside, it should be okay so long as you’re careful. Safety second!
WHEN JIMMY AND GARY FIGHT IN THE SCAFFOLDING
is this 7ft or 10 ft long?
I need to trim some very tall (17ft) hedges around my property on a yearly basis. Would a scaffolding system be a good way to approach that task?
I would just get an extended hedge trimmer
Sounds more like trees than hedges lol
Fly a drone upside down. Works for me.
@@johnny6071 hah yup....they are currently in the arborvitae tree state, and rapidly growing beyond any control and I am wondering what I am going to do about it. Hopefully I can turn them into a maintainable privacy hedge.
Hmmm..I would think you could although depending on how many linear feet of hedge you have, you may have to move the scaffolding a lot. Of course, you can get wheels for these structures. Depending on the access around your property, have you considered renting a "cherry picker" basket?
Scaffolding! That stuff used to be really heavy .
It still is bro
100# /set