Frequently Asked Questions
Q. The ground I want to work on is uneven and slopes can I still use a scaffold tower?
A. Yes, uneven /sloping ground is not a problem. With Quickfit adjustable legs you can quickly level your scaffold tower to make it safe on the most uneven/sloping ground.
Q. Can I move my scaffold tower without castors?
A. No. If you need to move your scaffold tower without castors it would have to be dismantled because it is unsafe to drag it along. Castors make moving your scaffold tower to where you need it safe, easy and fast saving you time, plus they are simple to lock off.
Q. What are the advantages of using a Quickfit scaffold tower over a ladder?
A. Ladders are quickly becoming thought of as unsafe to use due to the number of accidents from the bottom of the ladder slipping away causing a nasty fall. Quickfit scaffold towers are designed with safety as a number 1 priority - they give you a sturdy working platform making working at heights not only more comfortable on your feet but safe.
Q. Are your scaffold towers easy to transport and store ?
A. Yes a 4’3”x 4’3” scaffold tower will fit into an
estate and some hatch back cars with no problems. As for storing your scaffold
tower, it can be stacked away into a small shed, garage or covered with a waterproof
sheet and left outside.
Q. How heavy are the frames ?
A. There are two types of scaffold towers the Advanced Apex and the Summit range
The Advanced Apex Scaffold Tower is a heavier frame because it is designed for
building and construction work, so it has to be made out of bigger tubing to
meet this demand, as well as making it light enough to work with. The 4’4”
frames are 8kg approx and the 6’4” frames are 12kg approx .
The Summit Scaffold Tower range is designed with lighter work in mind such as
painting, fitting windows etc so the frames can be made lighter, the 2’6”
frames are 4kgs approx, 4’3” frames are 6kgs approx and 5’
frames are 8kgs approx.
Q . What do you get in a basic package?
A. With each basic scaffolding package you get 10 x frames, 2 x brace members, 2 x guard rails and 4 x base plates. All scaffold tower prices include VAT and there is FREE delivery to any where in the UK mainland .
Q .What does effective working height mean?
A. Effective working height is an industry standard 6’ above the platform height, so for example an 18’ E.W.H will give you a 12’ platform height.
Q. Do the steel scaffold towers comply with today’s British Standards?
A.Quickfit scaffold towers conform to the standards when all of the extras are used with the tower and are fitted in accordance with an instruction manual.
Q. How can I work over the top of my conservatory?
A. To gain access to areas blocked by conservatories, carports etc you would
need to use two scaffold towers, one on each side of the obstruction with a
staging board across. Staging boards come in many sizes from 2.4m to 7.2m. and
do not need any intermediate support.
Q. Is there any discount for buying large amounts?
A. You would need to get in touch with Quickfit Scaffold Towers' sales team
on 01274 595127
