Month: October 2017

Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is one of the most common scaffold plank styles used on a jobsite requiring stagging. These laminated planks meet all conformance standards for OSHA and are tested rigorously by their manufacturers. They are very versatile walk boards and are usable in all conditions and are able to handle the stress of heat, cold, snow and rain. Not to mention the heavy loads and constant cycling of being put onto a job, being taken back down and repeating that process again and again.

The lamination of the plank provide excellent strength and consistency, they also have water-resistant adhesives and the ends are sealed to help slow moisture uptake. All planks have a stamp showing that it confirms to OSHA’s standards, the manufacturing date, the mill it was made in and a proof-test confirming it has been load tested.

Even after their life as a laminated plank has come to an end and it’s been determined that a plank can no longer be used as decking, it gets converted to a sill plank. A sill plank sits underneath the staging and provides support and helps disperse weight and aids in preventing jacks from sinking into the ground.

Seacoast carries scaffold planks in 8 and 16 foot lengths, with sizes available in shorter and intermediate lengths. Planks are available for sale and rental at all four Seacoast Scaffold locations.

When colder weather begins arriving, scaffold enclosure systems become the focus as keeping work areas shielded from snow and low temperatures becomes a priority. Some exterior scaffolding jobs require that the work being done is completed at particular temperatures that the cold of winter can drop below. What is the solution to get through the issue of cold and adverse winter weather? The answer is tarp or scaffold sheeting systems.

Seacoast Scaffold is a proud distributor of Monarflex Flamesafe sheeting and accessories to help with site covering, containment and weather protection. Tarps help protect not only the jobsite from potential weather delays, but also the surrounding area and public from any debris. These tarps are extremely durable, easy to install and reusable, meaning you could bring them from job to job. We also use these systems on our winter erection jobs, when contractors need to put heat to the work they’re doing, keep their employees warm or just to protect against wind and snow.

The tarp is secured to the scaffold with anchors and straps that fit through plastic grommets that are already embedded to the tarp. These anchors and straps are strong enough to withstand winds up to 72mph, meaning that except for a generational nor’easter, they can handle the harsh New England winters.

There is even the ability to put a door panel directly into the tarping to make access to a stairway or ladder easier and without leaving an opening or gap in the structure’s tarp, making the product extremely versatile for construction needs.

We carry anything a contractor could possibly need for a tarping job. This includes rolls that are 7’4” x 137’ or 13’ x 157, anchors and straps and more. If you think you’ll need tarp for an upcoming project, don’t hesitate to give us a call and request a quote.