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This freestanding scaffold was erected at a property on Park Crescent in Selsey to provide access to the gable end for repointing works. The structure measured approximately 6.0 metres long and 3.0 metres high, with a single-lift working platform four boards deep. As the front door was positioned within the scaffold run, the structure was configured to keep the entrance clear and accessible throughout the work.
Rather than erecting one continuous scaffold along the front of the property, our team built two separate towers on the driveway, positioned either side of the entrance. The tower to the left of the doorway measured 4.0 metres wide, while the one on the right measured 2.0 metres, reflecting the door’s position along the wall. Neither tower was tied into the brickwork, so our scaffolders erected both as freestanding scaffold structures, with diagonal bracing tubes fitted to provide additional rigidity. Keeping the towers separate kept the doorway clear of tubes, allowing access to the property throughout the works.
Once both towers were standing, the top lift was formed by running 6-metre ledgers from one tower across to the other, passing above the door. These long tubes joined the two sections into a single boarded platform, so the full length of the gable could be worked on from one deck without coming back down to cross between towers. Underneath, the doorway was left with good access for getting in and out of the house while the scaffold was up.
The scaffold was positioned 225mm from the wall, allowing the brickwork and mortar joints to be reached comfortably during repointing. For this type of work, homeowners and pointing contractors often arrange gable end scaffolding to provide safe access to the brickwork across the elevation. The four-board-wide working platform also provided sufficient space to move along the scaffold with tools and materials.
The outer edge of the working platform was fitted with a top guardrail, intermediate rail and toe boards to help prevent falls and stop materials from slipping off the deck. Stop-end guardrails were installed at one end of the scaffold, while a ladder provided access to the working platform at the other end. The ladder extended above the deck to provide a secure handhold when climbing on or off, and a yellow safety gate was fitted at the access point to guard the opening when not in use.
Before erection began, the customer laid protective sheeting across the driveway, covering the area between the house and the boundary fence. The sheets were taped together to keep them in place, and both scaffold towers were erected on top. Timber sole boards were positioned beneath each standard to distribute the weight onto the ground below, while the access ladder was also positioned on the protected surface.
The scaffold was assembled using approximately 51 tubes in five different lengths, each serving a specific purpose within the structure:
The scaffold was hired for four weeks at £400. Further examples of local scaffold installations can be found on our Chichester scaffolding services page, including access platforms for repointing, brickwork repairs and other work at height.
Location: Park Crescent, Selsey, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20
Property: Residential house
Project: Freestanding scaffold for gable end repointing
Dimensions: 6.0 linear metres x 3.0 metres high
Lifts: 2
Structure: Two towers (4.0m and 2.0m) linked over the doorway with 6m ledgers
Platform Width: 4 boards, set 225mm from the wall
Hire Period: 4 weeks
Cost: £400
