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Whether you're a seasoned contractor or a DIY enthusiast, scaffolding is an essential piece of equipment for any construction project. And when it comes to acquiring it, you're faced with the age-old dilemma: to rent or to buy? It's a question that causes endless debate among construction professionals, and it's no wonder why. Both options have their pros and cons, and it can be difficult to determine which is the best choice for your particular situation. That's why we've put together this post …

One thing that many are obsessed with, particularly in my home state of Texas, is deer hunting. Children here learn to handle a gun before learning the alphabet. Reasons for hunting Vary, Some love venison Chili, sausage, and jerky, and others love the smell of a campfire at night or a crisp fall morning. Either way, one of the essentials of hunting, especially deer hunting, is the blind. Before deer season, you might want to consider what type of blind you will use. There are many options to ch …

Have you ever stood on a deck 5 or 6 stories above the ground and wondered, "Who invented scaffolding?". No? So It's Just me?  Scaffolding has been around for a very long time. Where and when did it start being used, and how did it reach the scaffolding we see today? Ancient History There is evidence of a primitive form of scaffolding in ancient caves in France. Holes in the walls at different intervals show where they used a primitive form of frame to reach higher parts of the cave to inst …

At one time, the only type of scaffold boards and planks we could use were wood-made, and even the fabricated metal planks are sometimes still called boards on the job site. Today though, we have a variety of materials that we can use, and depending on our frames and the job we are on, one type may be better than another for specific applications. Today we are going to go over the kinds of planks we use for decking and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. Scaffolding Wood Plan …

I was sitting here this morning trying to decide what to write about next when a bolt of lightning struck right outside the office. We all know (or should know) we should not use scaffolding during a lightning storm, but what other weather conditions could be considered too dangerous for scaffolding use? In this blog article, we will talk about using scaffolding in different situations. Scaffolding in Sun and Heat In many places, Summertime is the ideal season for working outdoors. Many do …