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Base jack Ø38
Levels the ground
Facade Scaffolding Systems
H-Frame Guarded Facade Scaffolding
Guardrails, platforms and toeboards are part of the system. TS EN 12810 / 12811 compliant H-type guarded facade scaffolding; hire, sale and erection.
TS EN 12810 / 12811Ø48 × 3.0 mm frameHot-dip galvanizedHire and sale
Technical specifications
The figures below apply to standard H-type guarded facade scaffolding. Exact stock codes and weights are confirmed in the quotation; wind bracing belongs to the project structural calculation.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Main frame | Ø48 × 3.0 mm, 200 cm full frame |
| Ledger / diagonal | Ø34 × 2.0 mm |
| Base jack | Ø38, TS EN 74-3 |
| Coating | TS 914 EN ISO 1461 hot-dip galvanizing |
| Standard | TS EN 12810 product, TS EN 12811 load and guardrails |
| Bracket | 35 / 65 / 105 cm |
| Bay width | 70 – 300 cm ledger family |
System parts
H-type guarded facade scaffolding is not a single frame. Guardrails, platforms, diagonals and anchors are read as one set. Full dimensions are in the technical catalogue.
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Starter transom
Locks first-lift spacing
03
Full frame 200 cm
Main vertical H frame
04
Ledger
Guardrail and bay width
05
Diagonal brace
In-plane stiffness
06
Steel platform
Perforated walking surface
07
Stair platform
Access between lifts
08
Toeboard
Stops material falling
09
End guardrail U
Closes the end gap
10
Bracket
35 / 65 / 105 cm offset
11
Tube tie
Facade anchor EN 39
Where is it used?
For sites looking for external facade scaffolding, H-type is the right backbone on straight, repeating elevations. If the geometry breaks, the system changes.
Residential and office facades
Straight elevations, balcony lines and insulation. H-type is the backbone here.
High-rise
Anchor spacing and wind cladding are tied to the structural calculation.
Facade cladding
Brackets open working offset; gaps are not closed by guesswork.
H-type or ringlock?
Search intent is not “cheapest m²”. On a straight facade, H-type guarded facade scaffolding gains speed. On inclined and circular steel, ringlock scaffolding is required.
| Case | H-type | Ringlock |
|---|---|---|
| Straight residential / office facade | Suitable | Unnecessarily heavy |
| Silo, vessel, inclined steel | Not enough | Correct system |
| Integrated guardrails | Part of the system | Separate installation |
| Erection speed (straight facade) | High | More nodes |
| Geometric flexibility | Limited | 360° rosette |
Erection sequence
Installation depends on the project. Brackets and bridging beams need a separate structural note.
- 1Mark base jacks and check ground bearing.
- 2Lock spacing with starter transoms and ledgers, then plumb and level the system.
- 3Erect the first lift as frame + ledger + diagonal together; no tower without diagonals.
- 4Fit platforms, guardrails and toeboards as part of the lift.
- 5Tie anchors at the project spacing; upper lifts rise in the same sequence.
Facade Scaffolding
Facade Scaffolding Systems Calculator
* Results are approximate based on 1000 m² standard consumption. Contact us for a firm quote.
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Note
This calculator applies to straight facades. Recessed, parapet or balcony elevations may need brackets or openings in the facade, so the technical team must review the project and produce the take-off.
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1000 m² → 200 frames · 260 boards · 300 ledgers
Frequently asked questions
What H-type guarded facade scaffolding is, which documents apply, how hire is priced — short answers.
What is H-type guarded facade scaffolding?
It is prefabricated facade scaffolding made of H-shaped vertical frames, ledgers, diagonals, steel platforms, guardrails and toeboards. Guardrails are not added afterwards; they are part of the working lift. It is the backbone system for straight residential, office and high-rise facade work.
Which standards does H-type scaffolding follow?
TS EN 12810 is the product framework for prefabricated facade scaffolding. TS EN 12811 sets load class, guardrail and general safety rules. Base jacks are read with TS EN 74-3, galvanizing with TS 914 EN ISO 1461. A certificate alone is not enough without site anchors.
H-type or ringlock scaffolding?
On straight facades and insulation, H-type guarded facade scaffolding is sufficient and erects faster. Silos, vessels, inclined steel and heavy industrial geometry need a ringlock system. On mixed facades both can be used on the same site.
Hire or buy?
Hire for a single site of about 3–8 months; core stock for repeating work. Peak demand is still hired. TS EN 12810 / 12811 is the same rule on hire sets. Net duration and quantities are agreed in the quotation.
How is H-type facade scaffolding priced?
Hire is usually m² / month; erection and dismantling are separate or packaged. Height, duration, anchors, brackets and haulage change the unit price. Reference ranges are on the product price page; the firm figure comes after survey.
Does 3B erect it?
Yes. Supply, structural notes and erection-dismantling are planned under the same roof. Dispatch is from stock in İzmir Torbalı, İstanbul Tuzla / Orhanlı and Kosova Ferizaj.
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