At this time of year, tourists flock to our corner of the world to experience the beautiful coastline, historic landmarks and world-class restaurants for which Cornwall is famed. Whilst Cornwall is increasingly becoming a year-round destination, tourism comes into its own during summer months when the roads and beaches seem full to the brim! But how does scaffolding support the tourist industry, and what do we scaffolders do to support tourism? Join us as we find out…
The Vital Role of Scaffolding in Maintaining Tourist Attractions
The role of scaffolding in maintaining tourist attractions often goes unnoticed by visitors, yet it’s a crucial element in preserving Cornwall’s appeal. Scaffolding provides safe access for workers to repair, clean, and renovate the region’s iconic structures such as theme parks, harbours and piers. Without this temporary framework, many of Cornwall’s most beloved attractions would fall into disrepair and potentially become unsafe for tourists. Scaffolding allows for regular maintenance and restoration work to be carried out efficiently, ensuring that Cornwall’s rich heritage and natural beauty remain intact and accessible to millions of visitors each year.
Preserving Historic Landmarks
Preserving the architectural heritage of Cornwall is a responsibility that requires careful planning and specialised services. One of the critical aspects of restoration and maintenance projects for heritage and listed buildings is scaffolding. Scaffolding plays a crucial role in breathing new life into Cornwall’s historic houses, serving as a temporary skeleton that allows skilled craftspeople to work their magic. These intricate metal frameworks wrap around centuries-old manor houses and quaint cottages, providing safe access to every nook and cranny of ageing facades and roofs. Without disturbing the delicate structures, scaffolding enables experts to meticulously restore weathered stonework, replace rotting timbers, and repoint crumbling mortar. It’s not just about repairs; scaffolding also facilitates the careful cleaning of ornate details and the application of protective treatments, ensuring these architectural gems continue to tell their stories for generations to come.
We provided the scaffolding for the renovations at historic Pencarrow House
Supporting Seasonal Events
Scaffolding allows for quick setups and seamless logistics for Cornwall’s festivals and events. Scaffolding brings Cornwall’s festivals to life, ensuring that every stage is set, quite literally, for memorable experiences and good times with family and friends. These versatile structures serve as the backbone for many festival elements, supporting everything from stages and sound systems to lighting rigs and viewing platforms. The rapid assembly and disassembly of scaffolding allows organisers to set up impressive temporary structures in a matter of days, creating safe and exciting environments for festival-goers. Our scaffolding solutions are tailored to meet the diverse needs of creating secure and reliable temporary structures, and we’re vastly experienced in providing scaffolding for festivals and events all over Cornwall and beyond.
Enhancing Coastal Infrasturcture
The iconic South West coast path and unique vantage points are essential to Cornwall’s appeal, offering breathtaking views of the rugged coastline beyond. However, they are constantly exposed to harsh marine conditions, erosion, and heavy foot traffic, necessitating regular maintenance and repairs. Scaffolding provides a safe and stable platform for workers to access these precarious locations. It allows skilled professionals to conduct repairs on eroded cliff faces, reinforce crumbling paths, and restore damaged viewpoints without risking their safety. The versatility of modern scaffolding systems means they can be adapted to the irregular contours of Cornwall’s cliffs, reaching areas that would otherwise be inaccessible. Scaffolding enables workers to reinforce railings, repair viewing platforms, and install new safety features without disrupting the natural beauty of the surroundings.
(c) The Island, Newquay
The Economic Impact
Whilst tourism is undoubtedly an important industry for Cornwall, the creation of year-round jobs is vital to support the economy. Creating year-round, well-paid jobs for our Cornish workforce is an important part of what we do as an independent local business. If you are interested in becoming a trainee scaffolder get in touch as we are always on the look out for new trainees to join our dynamic team. We offer excellent training to ensure that all trainees can reach their full potential. We offer competitive trainee rates and work with a large variety of clients all over Cornwall. Have a look at our ‘Current Scaffolder Jobs in Cornwall‘ page for more information and to apply.
From scaffolding for festivals to scaffolding for listed buildings and everything in between, here at 7 Bays Scaffolding we work hard to keep costs low and safety measures high. We’re renowned locally for our professional scaffolding services so get in touch for a free quote and to see just how much we can save you for your next construction project. We can’t wait to hear from you!