K78 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 What is the reason is many decide to go for kwikstage over other scaffolding? Are towers like this a waste of time? https://www.scaffold-tower.co.uk/ Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 A tower like that is fine to access one point for a specific job. Kwiksage (or similar systems like cuplock) can be a single tower, or they can scaffold your entire house in one continuous run. That is the attraction, versatility. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K78 Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 I’m thinking 4 towers rather than a full run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 1 hour ago, K78 said: What is the reason is many decide to go for kwikstage over other scaffolding? [...] The business case. Why rent scaffold that's subject to regulation and monthly hire charge, when you can (in our case) spend £5K+ and get the money back later on? I do not have to have KS inspected or ask a scaffolder to move it. And I can build a scaffold tower if I need one, and move it around inside the house - with four wheels. Initially I was daunted by the prospect of taking full responsibility of it, but now - with care - I seem to manage Ok on my own. Its abit quicker with two, but 1 person can handle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K78 Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, AnonymousBosch said: The business case. Why rent scaffold that's subject to regulation and monthly hire charge, when you can (in our case) spend £5K+ and get the money back later on? I do not have to have KS inspected or ask a scaffolder to move it. And I can build a scaffold tower if I need one, and move it around inside the house - with four wheels. Initially I was daunted by the prospect of taking full responsibility of it, but now - with care - I seem to manage Ok on my own. Its abit quicker with two, but 1 person can handle it. ‘Sorry I should have been clearer. I meant buy kwikstage over other scaffolding brands. I have no intention of renting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishjohn Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 one reason is because its easy to erect where as scaffolding tubing and clamps etc requires you to have had a meccano set when you were a boy or girl .LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, scottishjohn said: one reason is because its easy to erect where as scaffolding tubing and clamps etc requires you to have had a meccano set when you were a boy or girl .LOL Se post #2. A scaffold tower is a one trick pony. Kwickstage is anything from a simple tower to full blown whole house scaffold. And towers, particularly aluminium ones, will likely cost a lot more than the same amount of Kwikstage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I have both ally tower in the house on wheels, easy to move kwickstage on the outside for full run, heavy to move, pain in the arse to put up and very time consuming they both do two completly different jobs really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 What I don t really understand is why Kwikstage is so popular when there are far superior systems like Layher (or Plettac) which are really not even more expensive. Just not that widely available . I just dont really get why it s not used more widely. I never seen these Oldschool Tube Scaffolding (the regular Scaffolding system used) either before I came to the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 46 minutes ago, Patrick said: What I don t really understand is why Kwikstage is so popular when there are far superior systems like Layher (or Plettac) which are really not even more expensive. Just not that widely available . I just dont really get why it s not used more widely. I never seen these Oldschool Tube Scaffolding (the regular Scaffolding system used) either before I came to the UK. You just answered your own question. It's cheaper and more widely available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Declan52 said: You just answered your own question. It's cheaper and more widely available. It s not cheaper. Only more widely available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Not many sets for sale and none of the usual scaffolding sites have any prices listed which doesn't usually bode well. Found these 2 entries on eBay. So you can get close to twice the amount for £1k less with kwikstage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Fair play. New they are not that different I believe. But might be wrong as well. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfb Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 On 13/06/2019 at 17:06, AnonymousBosch said: Why rent scaffold that's subject to regulation Can I ask what you mean by this? As a self builder with your own scaffolding what steps should one take to make your installation safe, insurance compatible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 hour ago, jfb said: Can I ask what you mean by this? As a self builder with your own scaffolding what steps should one take to make your installation safe, insurance compatible? If any thing should happen on your job and the accident involves the scaffolding the question that will be asked was who erected the scaffolding. Then it will be how competent where they as in are they a trained and qualified scaffolding person with all the up to date tickets. If you threw it up and never seen a scaffolding pole before you started the self build then your insurance will more than likely walk away leaving you in a world of shat. However if it's just going to be you on the scaffolding then most people, me included, just fire away. All your doing is rolling the dice and hope you don't get caught out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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