When it comes to drywall installation and finishing, working efficiently at height is essential. Whether you're taping ceilings, sanding high joints, or installing sheets on 10-foot walls, having the right scaffold system will save you hours of time – along with your shoulder and back, and increase business profits.
What Is Scaffolding?
Scaffolding is a solid elevated work platform designed to safely support workers, tools, and materials while working at height. Unlike ladders or stilts, scaffolds provide a stable standing surface and allow side‑to‑side movement without constantly climbing up and down. Whether you're taping, sanding, or hanging boards, scaffolds can speed up production and improve safety on every job.
Baker Scaffold vs Rolling Tower Scaffold
While there are many types of scaffolding, the common ones used in drywall finishing are Baker Scaffolds and Rolling Tower Scaffolds.
Both are compact, mobile, and constructed with steel frames and an adjustable working platform that can be raised or lowered depending on the job. The entire unit sits on caster wheels, allowing you to easily move it whenever it’s needed. The difference between the two is that the Rolling Tower Scaffold can be stacked to create a taller setup, which is more suitable for bigger commercial projects.
Scaffolding Recommendations
Affordable Pick:
MetalTech Jobsite Series™ 6' Baker Scaffold with 5" Casters
Features:
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1,000 lb load capacity
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Stackable up to 3 units high for 24’ reach
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Double Locking 5” Casters
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Quick and easy height adjustment
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Meets ANSI, CSA and OSHA
Best Selling:
Features:
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600 lb load capacity
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Includes 2 sets of blue anti slip steel platforms
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Swiveling casters with double lock brakes and threaded stems
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Aircraft grade aluminum alloy construction
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Meets OSHA
Must Have Accessory:
The MetalTech Climb-N-Go is an attachable motorized system that lets you safely drive any Baker Scaffold! It’s equipped with an electric motor powered by an 18 to 21V battery and heavy-duty wheels. The motor is installed on the bottom of the scaffold, which is wired to a joystick control that can be set on the guardrail or directly on a rung. With the Climb-N-Go, you’ll be able to easily move around the work site safely and is lighter and more compact than a scissor lift.
Where Can I Buy Scaffolding
Find the best scaffolding system for your next project at CSR Building Supplies, available both in-store and online. We offer fast, reliable worldwide shipping, so you can have your equipment delivered straight to your doorstep.
Contact Us
Call us Monday to Friday between 6 AM and 4 PM at (905) 761-5611
Email us anytime at info@csrbuilding.ca
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