Scaffolding News

We often get asked the question “Is scaffolding a good trade?” We think the answer depends on a multitude of things and so in this post we’ll delve into a bit to give you the skinny on scaffolding as a trade. Firstly, it depends on which part of the world you are working in. For […]

“Hello sir, I have been told that I may need a birdcage type scaffold, can you help me?” This is a question that we get asked on a regular basis with the same answer given to most of our enquiries, “yes, of course, we can!!!” What is Birdcage Scaffold? The term ‘birdcage scaffold’ is thrown […]

This week we would like to offer advice and explain what is involved with scaffold rental. The thought of renting a scaffold may be a little daunting if you have never done it before and so hopefully this guide to understanding scaffold rental will help. The following guide may be of interest if: You are […]

Do you have a boat that you love and care about? Do you only use your boat in the warmer months of the year? Do you need to protect it from the elements through those harsh winter months? You may have a large yacht that requires major maintenance in a controlled environment whilst leaving it […]

Here at Stronghold Hire, we undertake several commercial scaffolding projects each year. Many people ask, what is the difference between commercial, domestic, and residential scaffolding? Well, in this post we’ll outline and give you the complete guide to commercial scaffolding. Difference Between Residential & Commercial Scaffolding Basically, residential or domestic scaffold as it is more […]

We often get requests to provide a scaffolding for brickwork. We provide scaffolds for many different trades that have different requirements, be it scaffolding for painters, chimney scaffolding, roof scaffolding and everything else in between. Light Weight Aluminium Scaffolds For instance, jobs such as painting, small render repair, hedge trimming, light fitting installation, gutter and […]

This week we would like to speak about the synergy between scaffolding services and labour hire. We know that every scaffold company needs its core group of workers that are experienced and loyal – the scaffolds won’t put themselves up and so a good team is vital. Solid Scaffolders from Stronghold At Stronghold Hire, we […]

Ok, so we all know that 2020, in general, is a year to write off due to the floods, bush fires and of course the dreaded C word. And whilst we do want to forget it it is important to remember some of the highlights from the last year as we hurtle forward into February […]

A fair part of our indoor scaffolding services includes providing access for electricians to areas that are very difficult to reach with step ladders, mobile scaffolds or mobile plant. These areas consist of large voids, light wells or most often, over stairs. The difficulty with scaffolding for stair voids is that you cannot set up […]

In modern-day Sydney, chimney’s may be thought of as a thing of the past, but this is certainly not the case. Although very few are in action nowadays, a chimney is rarely demolished unless there is no way that it can be restored, especially on heritage-listed properties and in areas that have a rich history. […]