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Looking for a scaffolding solution can sometimes be confusing. There are several types of scaffolding to choose from, and depending on the height, you may need the support of an engineer to ensure you get the right design for your job. Safety is also an essential consideration. So finding the right scaffolding provider can make or break your project timeline and success.  To help you begin considering scaffolding for your... Read More

System scaffolding consists of horizontal and vertical structural components, referred to as standards and ledgers, and pre-engineered joints and supports or transoms. Standards carry the weight of the scaffolding, ledgers connect between standards to provide integrity, and joints and transoms increase the system’s rigidity.  These components come together to provide an incredibly safe and stable foundation for jobs and work of all types. We’ll explain more about why System Scaffolding... Read More

System scaffolding, also known as modular scaffolding, consists of horizontal and vertical structural components, referred to as standards and ledgers respectively, and pre-engineered joints and supports or transoms.  It often provides an advantage over other types of scaffolding because it’s safer, has a greater load capacity, can accommodate complex design structures and taller vertical heights, and is easier to assemble and store.  There are several types of system scaffolding to... Read More

The 14-story brick building that housed Bon Secours hospital in Greenville, S.C. was starting to show signs of its age. Over the decades, construction technology had improved by leaps and bounds, and it was now time to undergo a modern renovation.  Bon Secours hired Western Waterproofing as the contractor for a portion of the job. However, because the hospital still needed to provide care to patients, having construction workers haul... Read More

We supply our customers with the highest quality scaffolding products on the market. At Scaffolding Solutions, we’re committed to enabling safe work at height, and for that reason, we exclusively use the advanced OCTO® scaffolding system. OCTO® is one of the safest scaffolding systems in today’s industry, with an innovative design that supports a variety of complex projects and industries. “We're providing worker access in and around plant machinery and... Read More

Featured Scaffolding Projects Our previous scaffolding projects have ranged anywhere from restorations to architectural design. Scaffolding Solutions provides equipment rental and installation services that are safe, efficient and keep projects moving forward. Read more about our featured projects and previous scaffolding work. The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C. “It is not often that a Cardinal blesses workers, scaffolding and equipment with Holy Water, but that is what... Read More

Swing stages, or suspended scaffolding as they’re more commonly known, are indispensable tools for construction and building maintenance projects. They allow for easy access to the construction site and provide several important safety features for the workers. Compared to traditional ground-up scaffolding, they offer multiple time and money-saving benefits. There are many factors that you’ll need to take into consideration when trying to price one out. Add-ons, building types, how... Read More

Western Carolina University, located in Cullowhee, NC, decided to rework the facade on their aging basketball stadium. Before repair work could get underway, several challenges prevented construction crews from getting workers and materials up to height using traditional methods. The general contractor needed an innovative solution to allow the project to get underway safely and at a minimal cost. They reached out to the North Carolina office of Scaffolding Solutions,... Read More

Here's a look at a massive 19-deck scaffolding project we completed in Washington D.C. for the Netherlands Carillon. The Netherlands Carillon is a 127-foot tall bell tower and monument in Washington DC. The structure was originally a gift from the people of the Netherlands to the People of the United States and was completed in 1960. Contact us to learn more about the project or to schedule a scaffolding project of... Read More

A Message to All Our Valued Partners As we all rally together to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we wanted to provide our partners an update on the status of our workforce and materials as to how they may or may not impact ongoing projects. Our COVID-19 Management Plan. Our company launched Coronavirus Preparedness Actions in mid-February. The focus of this plan is on Employee and crew Wellness... Read More