When designed and installed correctly, scaffolding provides a secure stable work platform and is a safe form of access for people working at heights. However, if installed improperly by non-qualified and inexperienced scaffolders, scaffolding can be very dangerous indeed. The dangers of scaffolding are often ignored or overlooked because of how frequently it is used, …
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Frequently Asked Scaffolding Questions You Always Wanted Answered… With over 20+ years experience between us, the 7 Bays Scaffolding team are fully trained, qualified scaffolders with heaps of experience in all aspects of domestic and commercial scaffolding services in Cornwall, regardless of the type, size and job specification. We get numerous enquiries from contractors, building …
There are so many beautiful listed buildings in Cornwall. From cute harbourside Cornish cottages to converted chapels, sprawling manor houses and everything in between, we are fortunate to have a rich heritage of architecturally and historically-important buildings all over Cornwall. Any works carried out on a listed building should be professionally managed and implemented to a …
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We love living and working here in the most beautiful county in the UK and feel privileged to be the favourite scaffolders in North Cornwall! But a few problems can be associated with living in such a beautiful coastal location. From weather issues to seasonal traffic and all the rest, here we look at the …
Health and safety is our uppermost concern here at 7 Bays Scaffolding. The importance of scaffolding safety can never be underestimated, so we do everything within our power to ensure that the scaffolding we erect adheres to all health and safety regulations and is as soundly built and safe as can be. We make sure …
Construction projects the length and breadth of the county use scaffolding as it is an integral part of nearly all construction projects. Scaffolding is crucial to alleviate access issues and to keep workers safe. Employing the services of a professional experienced local scaffolding firm can be a bit of a minefield as there are so …
The History of Scaffolding; Reaching for the Sky Scaffolding is a common sight on construction sites and for accessing hard-to-reach areas such as roofs or multi-storied buildings in both town and country alike. It is such a familiar presence as we go about our day-to-day lives that most of us don’t usually give it a second …
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Types of Scaffolding Explained In a Nutshell Scaffolding can be installed on buildings to support construction crews and keep them safe for the duration of the project. Scaffolding is an integral part of almost all construction projects and has been used throughout history ever since the first structures were built. Most scaffolding is considered semi-permanent …