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Q: How much should scaffold platforms overhang their supports?
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How can you know Difference between heavy duty scaffold and normal purpose scaffold?

Heavy duty scaffold is required for holding brick or cement blocks while bricklaying. Scaffolding is rated in terms of pounds per square foot (lb/sq*ft). There are three ratings: heavy (75), medium (50) and light (25) duty. You should only load scaffolding to 1/4 of their rating. You multiply the rating by the surface area of the plank inside the scaffold and divide by four. For example, a bricklayer is using a heavy-duty scaffold that holds a 6X2 foot platform inside the framework. This scaffold should hold no more than 6x2x75/4 = 225 Lb. of bricks at any time. Please improve this answer by adding how You know the difference in scaffolds just by looking.


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