Roof repairs don’t always need to be done by a professional. Sometimes a broken roof tile or cracked guttering can be fixed simply by any DIY aficionado who has a basic knowledge of DIY. However, accessing any roof can be a tricky business and, if done incorrectly, leaves you at risk of injury. Whilst it …
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Temporary Safety Handrails and Staircases Cornwall Here at 7 Bays Scaffolding we regularly get asked to erect temporary edge protection, safety handrails and temporary staircases in Cornwall and beyond. Our specifically designed safety systems are aimed at fall prevention and will bring your construction site into British standards of compliant safety practice so that everyone …
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Are you looking for birdcage scaffolding in Cornwall? Here at 7 Bays Scaffolding we are Cornwall’s favourite scaffolding company and provide many different types of scaffolding depending on the requirements of the construction project in hand. One of the scaffolding types we do a lot of is bird cage scaffolding. This is a popular choice …
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We recently wrote a blog for you all about your scaffolding rights when planning an extension. This proved quite a conversation starter (!) and raised comments about neighbourly disputes which had been caused by people not fully understanding the correct scaffolding rules. The importance of following scaffolding regulations can never be underestimated which is why …
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Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Scaffolder… In the UK at the moment there is a skills shortage in the construction sector and scaffolding is listed as being in the top 5 for all UK construction skills shortages. School leavers starting out on the ladder (pardon the pun!) and looking for a fulfilling …
Whenever you’re building, renovating, repairing, or demolishing a structure in a public space, you have to take appropriate measures to protect passersby from falling debris and objects. Sometimes that means temporarily eliminating public access (by closing the pavement for example), but most often it calls for erecting scaffolding with extra features in place to ensure …
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We are one of North Cornwall’s most well-known scaffolding companies which makes us extremely busy indeed! Over the years we have developed an excellent reputation for providing stellar scaffolding services on build projects large and small; from our high level of service to our impeccable safety and environmental record, we’re known for being the best …
Scaffolding Inspections (and What You Need to Know About Them) Under the Work at Height Regulations act 2005, all scaffolding must be inspected by law to ensure its safety. Any equipment exposed to conditions that may cause it to deteriorate should be inspected. This falls under the responsibility of the scaffold users/those hiring the scaffolding …
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Thanks to this (seemingly never-ending!) lock down we are currently all staying at home more than usual. When the same four walls begin to feel a little restrictive, many are dreaming of a house extension to enhance their living space. Whether with the aim of adding value to our home or simply to enlarge the …
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Working from height is a hazardous activity which causes an average of 35 fatalities per year in the UK and accounts for 28% of all workplace accidents. Whether mending a roof, painting a high wall, or building a house, using properly installed scaffolding can increase the safety of the height task you are carrying out. …
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