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I Think Many People Will Have To Install Scaffolding When Repainting The Exterior Walls Of A House, Repairing The Roof, Or Dismantling Or Repairing The Second Floor.But In Fact, It'S Not That Just Preparing The Scaffolding Is Safe...

In This Article, We Will Thoroughly Explain "If You Are Using Scaffolding For Self-Renovation, What You Should Prepare Together," So That Even Diy Beginners Can Understand.

Exterior Wall Painting And Roof Repairs Are Important Construction That Greatly Affects The Appearance And Durability Of The Home.In Such Cases, Make Sure You Check Now So That You Don'T Regret Saying, "Is This Necessary Too...!"

Things You Need To Know Before Setting Up A Scaffold

In Japan, Safety Measures For High-Altitude Work Are Required By Law.For Example, If You Are Working In A Place That Is Over 2M Tall, Scaffolding And Work Floors Will Be Required In Accordance With The Occupational Safety And Health Act (Article 13 Of The Occupational Safety And Health Act Enforcement Ordinance).

When You Ask A Contractor, They Will Often Include This As Well, But If You Are Building Your Own Footing On Your Own As A Diy Company, Minimum Safety Measures And Legal Knowledge Are Essential.

Scaffolding Is Available For Rental, And It Is Generally Rented On A Week To Month Basis.For Diy, Choosing An Aluminum Single Pipe Scaffold Will Be Lighter And Easier To Handle.

Flame-Retardant Net: For Consideration And Safety Of The Surrounding Area

What Is A Flame Retardant Net?

A "Flame Retardant Net" Is A Mesh-Shaped Cover Used To Cover The Scaffold.It Prevents Flying Debris From Wind And Rain, And Prevents Tools And Trash From Falling Outside The Property.It Is Also An Essential Item To Prevent Neighbourhood Problems.

Rental Pitfalls

In Fact, This "Flame Retardant Net" Is Often Not Included In The Set Depending On The Scaffolding Rental Company.It Is Not Uncommon To Have To Purchase Separately.

It Is Sold At Home Improvement Stores And Professional Shops, But Can Also Be Purchased Online (Amazon, Monotaro, Etc.).

Things To Note And Tips

• Internets That Do Not Say "Flame Retardant" Are Not Allowed (Especially In Sites Where Fire Is Used)
• Choose The Size According To The Number Of Scaffolding Steps And Width.
• Securely Secure With Ropes Or Cable Ties To Prevent It From Being Wound Up

Security Camera: "Watchman" At The Self-Renovation Site

Construction Sites Are Actually Easy To Target By Thieves!

A House With Scaffolding Installed Is Actually A Great Target For "Burglary".Especially During Periods When Scaffolding Is Present, It Can Be Easily Entered Through The Windows On The Second Floor.

Tools And Materials Are Also In Fact Theft Frequently.Don'T Let Your Guard Down And Say, "I Only Work During The Day," And Take Security Measures At Night.

What Kind Of Camera Do You Recommend?

• Integrated Solar Panel Without Power Supply
• A Type That Lights Up When Detecting Motion
• Wi-Fi Connection Type That Allows You To Check The Video On Your Smartphone

In Particular, It Is A Relief To Have A Light With A Motion Sensor On, Regardless Of Whether You Have A Camera.

You Can Reuse It When You'Ve Finished Using It!

Once The Diy Period Is Over, You Can Reuse It As A Security Camera At Home.Installing It At The Entrance, Back Door, Or Parking Lot Will Be Useful In The Long Term.

Items That Can Be Used As A Crane

There Is A Footing = A Chance To Carry Heavy Objects Upwards

When You Build A Scaffolding, You Should Do Together With The "Transporting Materials To High Places."For Example, Large Materials That Are Usually Difficult To Raise, Such As Roofing Materials, Siding, And Insulation, Are Easy To Carry At This Time.

However, Renting A Crane Can Cost Quite A Lot.

Items That Can Be Replaced

• Tripod With Winch (Electric Or Manual) Convenient For Unloading.Easy To Handle Even Diy.
• Rope & Pulley System Some People Make Their Own.Things To Note Are "Load Capacity" And "Fixed Position."
• Ladder Integrated Elevator (Tile Fried Chicken) By Fixing It To A Scaffold, Panels And Other Items Can Also Be Transported.

Use With Safety First.If An Amateur Forces To Lift It Up, There Is A Risk Of Falling Or Falling.

Flexible Con Bag: Essential For Collecting Rubble And Garbage

What Is A Flexicon Bag In The First Place?

A "Flexible Bag" Is An Extremely Large Bag That Can Carry A Large Amount Of Waste, Gravel, Soil Bags, Etc. In Bulk.Officially, It Is Called A "Flexible Container Bag."

The Load Capacity Is Around 500Kg To 1T, Making It Extremely Convenient For Efficiently Putting Together Waste Materials When Dismantling.

While You Have The Footing, Your Chance Is!

By Directly Removing The Garbage Removed From The Second Floor And Putting It In A Flexure Bag, You Can Reduce The Hassle Considerably.The Bag'S Mouth Is Wide Even From Above The Scaffold, Making It Easy To Target, And It Is Minimally Scattered When It Falls.

Points To Use

• Choose A Type That Stands Up To Your Bag And Makes It Easier To Work
• Separate And Use Different Types Of Soil Sacs And Wood To Dispose Of Them Smoothly.
• Check In Advance Whether The Disposal Site Or Contractor Is Able To Accept The Product.

Work Helmet And Safety Belt (Full Harness)

The Basics Of Working At High Altitudes Are "Life-Saving Equipment."

Legal Mandates Use Of Helmets And Safety Belts For Work Over 2M In Height.Recently, Full Harness Type (A Type That Wraps Around The Entire Body) Is The Mainstream.Be Sure To Wear It If You Are Painting Or Unloading On Scaffolds.

Tips For Choosing

• Helmets Are Marked With "Fall Protection" Certification
• The Safety Belt Is A "Full Harness Type" And "Compatible With Type 3 Lanyards" Will Expand The Range Of Work
• In The Summer, A Comfortable "Ventilated Helmet" And "Cooling Innerwear" Are Comfortable

Even In Diy, Life-Saving Equipment Is Assumed To Be "Equivalent To A Contractor."

Scaffolding Hammer: Essential Essentials For Assembly And Disassembly

There Is A Special Hammer On The Scaffold!

When It Comes To Scaffolding And Dismantling, Regular Diy Hammers (Such As Woodworking With Nails) Often Do Not Work.This Is Because Scaffolding Requires Special Tools To Tighten And Loosen The Clamps.

That Is The Scaffolding Hammer.

Features And Functions

• Heavy Iron Head That Can Hit Clamp Nuts
• Also Available With A Socket For Turning Hex Bolts
• Models With Integrated Spanners And Wrench Functions At The Tip Are Also Convenient.

There Are Many Situations Where You Have To Hammer With One Hand And Support The Parts With The Other Hand While Working, So Choosing A Multi-Functional Item That Does Not Require Replacement Will Increase Your Efficiency.

Tips For Choosing

• The Standard Head Weight Is Around 600-900G.
• Non-Slip Grip For Fit In Your Hand
• For Steel Scaffolding, We Also Recommend The Magnet Type.

A Standard Commonly Used On-Site Is Scaffolding Hammers From Domestic Manufacturers Such As Tone And Mcc.Even Expensive Items Cost Around 3,000 To 6,000 Yen Per Bottle, So It'S Well Worth The Investment For Long-Term Diy.

Points to note

• When Tightening The Clamp Nut, If You Hit It With All Your Might, It Will Damage The Parts, So Be Careful Not To Tighten It Too Much.
• It Is Prone To Rust After Use, So "Be Sure To Wipe It Dry And Store"
• Don'T Forget To Use A "Fall Prevention Cord" When Placing The Hammer In Your Waist Bag

Anemometers And Temperature And Humidity Meters

"Visibility" To Respond To Weather Changes

The Most Dangerous Thing When Working At High Altitudes Using Scaffolding Is The "Gust Of Wind".In Fact, Scaffolding Becomes Extremely Dangerous When Wind Speeds Exceed 10M Per Second.By Using An Anemometer To Visualize The Wind On Site, You Can Prevent Unreasonable Work.

In Addition, Working In The Middle Of Summer Or Winter Also Leads To The Risk Of Heat Stroke And Hypothermia.Safety Can Be Improved By Installing A Thermohygrometer Around The Scaffold To Make It Possible For Workers To Visualize What Kind Of Environment They Are Currently In.

Temporary Toilet (For Long-Term Construction Work)

Consider Installing If It Is A Construction Work That Lasts For Several Weeks

Renovating Exterior Walls And Roofs Can Take 2-4 Weeks To Complete Construction.If Your Home Toilet Is Unavailable Or Difficult To Use, You May Consider Installing A Temporary Toilet.

Especially When Asking A Craftsman To Partially Outsource The Work, It Can Be Felt That "There Is No Temporary Toilet, The Client Lacks Consideration."It Is Recommended As A Consideration To Ensure That You Work Comfortably With Each Other.

Construction Signs And Posters

Safety Management Is Carried Out By Posting "No Entry Except For Those Involved."

Even If It Is A Self-Renovation, Having A Foothold On The Site Poses Responsibility As A "Construction Site."It'S Safe To Attach Signs Such As "No Entry" Or "Working" To Prevent Family, Friends, Or Delivery Companies From Accidentally Climbing Up To The Scaffolding.

There Are Plenty Of Free Templates Available Online Too.It Is Effective To Secure It On A Flame-Retardant Net Or Scaffold With A Tie Wrap.

Extension Cord And Power Distribution Tap

Power Tools Are Required While Scaffolding Is Installed

Tools Such As Electric Screwdrivers, Disc Grinders, And Electric Sanders Are Often Used When Working At High Altitudes.To Make Working Comfortably On Scaffolds, Waterproof Extension Cords Of 10M Or More Lengths And Multiple Power Distribution Taps Are Convenient.

In Addition, It Is Recommended To Choose A Product That Comes With A Leakage Breaker To Prevent Electric Shock.

Protective Tape/Blue Sheet

To Protect The Building From Dirt And Damage

When Installing Scaffolding, Scratches And Paint May Occur On The Foundations Of The Building, Plantings, And Around The Entrance.Therefore, It Is Safe To Protect It With Protective Tape Or Blue Tarp In Advance.

• The Protective Tape Is "External/Strong Adhesive Type"
• Choose A Thick Blue Tarp (#3000 Or More) And Wind-Resistant.

Especially Around The Entrance, The Area Is Easily Visible To The Neighbors, So Careful Maintenance Will Help Improve Your Impression.

High-Altitude Tool Holder/Waist Bag

"Ingenuity To Prevent Dropping Things" On The Scaffolding

On Scaffolding, It Is Inefficient To Return To Each Tool And There Is A Risk Of Dropping Things.By Using A Special Waist Bag Or Magnetic Holder, You Can Always Keep Frequently Used Screws And Tools At Hand.

It Is Also Best To Choose A Tool With A Fall Prevention Cord (Safety Cord) So That There Is No Harm To The Surrounding Area Even If It Falls.

Neighborhood Measures Should Be Considered In Conjunction With

Noise, Dust And Gaze Prevention

Simply Setting Up Scaffolds Will Make It Quite Noticeable.Sound And Dust Are Inevitable, Especially When Renovating With Exterior Wall Painting Or Demolition.

In Addition To The "Flame-Retardant Net", Consider Covering It With A Soundproof Sheet Or Vinyl Sheet.

Also, Some Scaffolding May Cause The Door To Face The Windows Of The Neighboring House.To Prevent Gazes, Using Highly Shielded Sheets Can Prevent Problems.

The Key Is The Word Before Construction

By "Greeting Around" Before Actually Installing The Scaffolding, You Can Prevent Most Of The Trouble.It'S A Good Idea To Bring A Simple Gift (About 500 To 1,000 Yen) With You And Tell Them, "There Will Be Construction Work From ◯ To ◯ Days."

Conclusion: Scaffolding Is Also A Chance

How was the article?

Installing Scaffolding Is By No Means A "Just A Makeshift Structure."Rather, For Us Who Work Diy, It Is An Opportunity To Quickly Progress At High Altitude Work.

However, There Are Many Things To Consider, Such As Safety Measures, Equipment Preparation, And Consideration For The Neighborhood.

By Allocating The Items Introduced In This Article, You Will Be Able To Do More Comfortable And Safe Renovation Work.Please Use This As A "Preparation List" Before Installing The Scaffold.

If you're wondering "How much renovation or remodeling can I actually do on my own home?" or "Where should I even start?", please visit this page. If you're looking to learn more about specific renovation processes or construction details, don't miss this page as well!