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  • 28 January 2025
How did construction scaffold appear?
How did construction scaffold appear?

VIRASTAR is a manufacturer of scaffolding, so we would like to share with you the history of the origin and development of such structures as scaffolding.

Antiquity

When architecture began to develop, scaffolding became an integral part of it. Historical finds indicate that scaffolding was erected and used in Ancient Egypt. It is believed that people used some of the first scaffolding during the construction of the Egyptian Pharos even before our era. At that time, wooden and bamboo scaffolding were used to build this wonder of the world.

Bamboo scaffolding

Why was bamboo used as a material for scaffolding? The characteristic features of bamboo are its straight trunk and the rapid growth of the plant itself. Cheap bamboo was used as a building material in Asia and Africa, where it actually grows. Even to this day, workers in the countries of these continents erect bamboo scaffolding due to its low price and availability.

Wooden scaffolding

In the past, wood was the main material for construction, since the technology for producing metals and alloys had not yet been invented. Wood was not cheap because trees were not grown quickly. Therefore, wood was used to make, perhaps, ladders for scaffolding.

Middle Ages

During the Renaissance, scaffolding was actively used, as the walls of buildings became higher and higher. The structures were made of pillars and beams tied together with ropes. In some cases, for example, when building cathedrals, the foundation of the scaffolding was built first, and then the walls of the basilica were erected and the roof was made. Great artists also used scaffolding when painting cathedrals.

Closer to the 20th century, industrialization made a breakthrough in the scaffolding industry - they began to produce iron scaffolding supports.

Modernity

The end of the 19th century is characterized by the development of metallurgy. Steel frames began to be used more and more often for scaffolding. System scaffolding uses the principle of modular connection of frames and other elements. This allows you to save time and create stable structures.

If you want to buy scaffolding, call us or order a call back.

Also read our Blog "Scaffolding - Roots from Antiquity".

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