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How to Order scaffolding from LECS

LECS supplies scaffolding products and services in Kenya and around East Africa, LECS is a fully-fledged scaffolding company backed up with trained scaffolders, vibrant supervisors,  project managers, and office team to make every project successful and worth memorable experience to our clients.

LECS is fully aware of and compliant to TG 20, BS/EN 12811, NATIONAL ACCESS AND SCAFFOLDING CONFEDERATION (NASC) and work-at-height regulations. 

(LECS)  provides procedures, technical knowledge and designs for;

• temporary support structures,
• cantilevered and suspended access, 
• load-bearing structures, 
• temporary buildings, covered structures, 
• bridges and various other design solutions. 

Let us know when you need our services and we shall be happy to assist.

Why Steel scaffolding is the best

STEEL SCAFFOLD IS THE BEST COMPARED TO WOODEN SCAFFOLD

The use of wooden scaffold has been in use since ancient times. It was used by the Egyptian to build the pyramids.
Many small scale contractors in Kenya opt to use wooden scaffold because it's easily available and cheap.

There are factors that support that steel scaffold is more superior than the wooden scaffold. These are;

1. SAFE TO WORK ON

The steel scaffold is safer than the wood scaffold as it is stable and strong to bear heavy loads. It can also resist strong winds which would weaken a wooden scaffold. The wooden scaffold has a better advantage over the steel scaffold as it acts as an insulator. As long as you have done the insulating measures like using the lightning rod, it will ensure staff safety from getting struck by lightning. It is advisable not work on a scaffold in stormy conditions.

2.LONGER LIFE

When subjected to various conditions like water, heat, insects, the wooden scaffold lifetime will be shortened as these conditions weaken the scaffold.

For the steel scaffold, only rust pose a big danger for its durability. But, when anti-rust measures are used, the scaffold will last longer than the wooden scaffold.

3. ECO-FRIENDLY

The use of steel scaffold plays a big role in the efforts to conserve the environment as it reduces the number of trees cut to be used as a wooden scaffold. Steel can be recycled and used again as a raw material for the manufacture of steel scaffold.

4. STEEL SCAFFOLD IS IN FORM OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES
Since the steel scaffold was put into use, it has been designed into several kinds of types. Theses are cuplock scaffolding, Kwikstage scaffolding, Tubes, and fitting scaffold, Ringlock scaffold. The structure of wooden scaffold is simpler thus the steel scaffold can satisfy the market demand.

For the above facts, we can conclude that the steel scaffold is more superior than the wooden scaffold.

Types of scaffolding systems

TYPES OF SCAFFOLDS & THEIR USES

There is a surprising range of scaffolding types that can be used in construction and for other purposes. The general principle of a scaffolding construction, whether it is a static, rolling, or any other type of construction, remains the same – to provide a platform for workers and materials while work takes place.

Most often seen in construction projects, scaffolding structures and other constructs can be used for a variety of purposes. It is common to see scaffolding being used for repair work, to access high objects, for window cleaning tall buildings, and more. Choosing the most appropriate form of scaffold structure is an important stage in the project that you are undertaking.

1. Supported Scaffolding

This is the most commonly used form of scaffolding and is the type that you will see being used in construction work and on most other forms of work where elevation is required. Extra support may be required if the scaffolding will be long or required to take a lot of weight.

Supported scaffolding is built from the base upwards, and will normally be used wherever possible. It is considered the easiest, most convenient, safest, and most cost effective form of scaffolding construct. Different forms of supported scaffolding are available, and each will serve a very specific purpose and used in specific circumstances.

2. Suspended Scaffolding

Suspended scaffolding is typically suspended from a roof or other tall construct. It is most commonly used when it is not possible to construct a base, or where access to upper levels may be required, and the building of scaffolding from floor to the required level would be impractical.

This type of scaffolding is commonly used by window cleaners on tall buildings, but may also be seen where repairs are needed to the exterior of upper levels of similarly tall buildings. Supported scaffolding is usually preferred where possible.

3. Rolling Scaffolding

Rolling scaffolding is a similar type of construct to supported scaffolding, but rather than offering a stable base, it uses castor style wheels that enable the base to be moved. This is a useful form of scaffolding when you need to complete work over a longer distance than a single scaffolding construction would permit.

The wheels should be locked when workers or materials are on the scaffolding, in order to ensure the safety of those using it, and those around it.

4. Aerial Lifts

Aerial lifts should be used where workers need to be able to access a number of levels in order to be able to complete a construction. For example, if building work is being completed on the outside of a multi-storey property and both workers and materials will be needed to work outside two or more floors, at different times, then an aerial lift will make it easier and safer to lift even large amounts of material, and multiple workers to the levels required.

Scaffolding componets

Scaffolding components that are used together for safe working at height structure

Drop forged swivel fitting is used for connecting two tubes at any angle. 

This fitting is designed for use in all types of scaffolding construction, most often employed where diagonal bracing is required.

All of our drop forged scaffold fittings are zinc plated for longer life, manufactured to BS1139 (Part 2) & EN74 and tested to ensure the highest level of quality control.

This fitting forms a key part of any scaffold together with DF double/fixed, Joint Sleeve and Putlog(single) clamps.