Whether you are building a new home or renovating your current residence, scaffolding is an essential part of any construction project. It provides support and elevation that enables builders to carry out their work safely, efficiently, and without compromising on quality. Residential Scaffolding Systems for Various Types of Residential Building: A standard is the vertical tube that transfers the entire weight of the structure to the ground, a ledger connects the standards at right angles and transoms rest upon the ledgers. These are joined together using couplers to make a working platform. Sole boards are placed beneath the residential scaffolding where soft or suspect ground is found; these are generally made of wood or rubber with a base plate moulded in, but ordinary boards can be used instead. Screw-jacks are welded to the bottom of the base plate and consist of a threaded metal bar inserting inside the leg of the lower section of the scaffold in place of the wheels. The legs of...