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How Do You Store Scaffold Boards?

James H. Sterling • • 4 min read
How Do You Store Scaffold Boards?
Boards should be stored preferably under cover and clear of the ground. Spacers must be used between each layer of stacked boards to allow an adequate flow of air around the boards to dry them out.

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In this manner, how do you store scaffolding?

Keep storage areas in a clean and orderly condition. Do not put scaffold components (especially planks) into storage when wet. Always dry component parts before storing away. Planks that remain wet for long periods of time (months) are likely to mildew and decay.

Furthermore, how do you stick scaffold boards together? Take your central board and once again place a blob of glue in each hole, then place the holes over each of the corresponding dowels on the first board. Use the mallet to tap the two together, until the edges meet. Place the boards in a bar clamp and tighten as much as you can to hold the two together firmly.

Likewise, people ask, how long do scaffold boards last?

5-10 years

Can you cut scaffold boards?

Cutting them to length is not a problem since there is no special treatment of the end of these planks. Do use reasonable care in cutting and handling the planks to avoid having any separation of the lamination. Now, about cutting them to width.

Related Question Answers

What kind of wood is used for scaffolding?

The most common wood used for solid-sawn scaffold planks is southern yellow pine, which the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau grades as DI-65 or, less commonly, DI-72.

Are scaffold boards good for decking?

When scaffold boards are used for scaffolding purposes, they actually come with a relatively short lifespan. These secondhand boards are therefore relatively cheap to buy since they can't be used for scaffolding and they make the perfect budget-friendly option for decking.
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