Scaffold Encapsulation
Traditionally, scaffold sheeting, used for the last 20-30 years to encapsulate scaffold structures, has consisted of individual sheets of reinforced plastic. This sheeting, supplied in rolls, is typically applied in 2-3m high strips around the sides of a scaffolding. The individual sheets overlap each other and are secured using elasticated bungee ties.
Although this traditional type of sheeting works well for some applications, the gaps between individual sheets means that it can be difficult to contain dust, water, paint fumes and other pollutants and because it is difficult to fix tightly, over time the sheeting can become loose and has a tendency to flap and detach in windy conditions.
Because Rhino scaffolding shrink wrap is heat shrunk over and around a scaffolding structure it becomes ‘drum tight’ and very resilient to high winds. This means your work within the encapsulation can continue uninterrupted.
The traditional method of sheeting scaffold is to fix a 2m wide reinforced plastic sheet around the scaffolding, attaching the sheet with bungee cord to scaffold tubes ‘lift by lift’. This type of sheeting has some advantages for scaffolders and main contractors, in particular it requires little specialist knowledge or tools to fit.
Furthermore, because the sheeting overlaps every 2 metres, any protruding transoms or ledgers are easily incorporated and can pass through the sheeting at each overlap.
Traditional sheeting also has a number of disadvantages:
- It can be difficult to bungee the sheet tightly and it may flap loose and become detached in high winds.
- Environmental containment of dust and debris is hard because gaps between sheets are overlapped not sealed.
- For jobs, where a smart & professional appearance is important, the sheeting can quickly start to sag and look scruffy.
Over the last few years, shrink wrap scaffold sheeting has been introduced to scaffolders and contractors to overcome some of these limitations.
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No matter what type of scaffold sheeting is used, the scaffolding structure must be designed and build to all the standards and codes of practice applicable to that country.