Plywood scaffolding on wheels. DIY scaffolding: drawings and photos

Greetings to all my readers. I want to write how to make scaffolding with your own hands from a profile pipe. I represent homemade forests, a drawing, a simple diagram. I will fully describe the entire assembly process, I will list,. I will give some advice on this topic, I will tell you a little about painting, the sequence of dismantling.

Scaffolding is a temporary structure. They should be easy to disassemble and assemble, be durable and reliable. The quality of the connecting lock is very important, which are divided into several types.

Wedge

This name was given to the forest because of the lock, which can use a metal wedge, finger or bolt. They are considered the most reliable and versatile. They can be used for the repair of high-rise buildings, as well as in aircraft and shipbuilding. Such forests reach a height of 80 m.

Framed

These scaffoldings consist of prefabricated frame structures. A frame with a ladder is used as side parts, and a walk-through frame is used in the middle. Among various manufacturers, the standard clearance is 950 mm. This allows the use of frames from different manufacturers in the same scaffold design. Scaffolding of the LRSP-60 brand, for example, is harvested up to 60 m in height. Self-made ones are made according to standard sizes, so they can complement the factory ones.

Pin

The construction of the lock for these types of construction bridges consists of a tube fixed on the supporting vertical posts, and a pin, which is located on the horizontals. Scaffolding of this type is produced according to standards with a permissible load of 0.5 tons per m². They are collected to a height of 80 m.

Clamp

Clamp scaffolding is used to repair complex forms of facades. The lock in the form of two can be fixed anywhere, on a different section of the pipe. This allows you to create spans of unequal size and establish contours at different heights. In other types of forests, this is not always possible.

From planks

They are most often collected directly on site. They are the cheapest, but non-collapsible. Re-use of the material is undesirable. They come in several varieties:

1. Armenian. The easiest to make and use, the easiest way to make them with your own hands. The building wall is used as one of the supports. Height is regulated by retaining lags.
2. Goats. Triangular or trapezoidal structures on which the decks are supported. Their disadvantage is the complexity of height adjustment. But it is easy to rearrange them with your own hands.
3. Full-fledged construction bridges. They consist of support posts and crossbeams, on which the flooring of the boards is laid. To prevent the racks from skewing, diagonal crossbars are used. When climbing the scaffolding, an applied ladder or a specially constructed ladder can be used; it is also advisable to use a scaffold. To increase safety from the outside, a boarding fence is used.

Advantages and disadvantages of scaffolding from a professional pipe

Scaffolding from a professional pipe has high strength, but at the same time it is light, since the pipe is hollow inside. Compared to round pipes, the walls of the profile ones have a larger support area. This prevents deformation of the profile pipes under heavy loads.

Scaffolding from a profile pipe has such an advantage as ease of assembly at a relatively low cost. This allows you to save on the manufacture of building footbridges. The profile pipe is compactly laid during storage and transportation.

And if the main disadvantage of products from a profile pipe is, then in our case it is rather an advantage.

Is it advisable to make forests with your own hands?

Even the rental of construction bridges will not be cheap, especially the purchase of them. Making scaffolding with your own hands from a profile pipe, take into account all the necessary features, for example, specific dimensions. When there is no need, they can be rented out or sold, thus returning part of the money spent.

Of course, factory-made ones can also be sold after use, but the price for them drops immediately after purchase. And if you make it yourself, you can save money.

How old are the metal walkways

The term of use depends on the conditions of storage, operation, transportation, unloading, loading. The quality of the paint, its layer on critical areas, locks also affects. The minimum shelf life for metal scaffolds in some passport data is 5 years.

But if we consider that the painted profile material, according to the assurances of the manufacturers, can be stored for more than 30 years, then the products from it, respectively, are the same. If, before storage, the profile material is treated with anti-corrosion agents and tinted, and damaged parts are repaired, then this period will double or triple.

Frame construction rules

First, prepare the soil on which the scaffolds will stand. Then they begin to mount the scaffolding from a profile pipe.

Preparing for installation

It is necessary to compact the soil well, where the support racks of the scaffolding will be installed, to make a drainage in case of rainy weather. It is better to prevent water from flowing under all the support elements so that the soil under them does not erode.

Mounting

The procedure for installing walkways from a profile pipe is as follows:

1. Collect vertical ladder racks. For this, horizontal rungs are mounted to the supports to obtain a ladder.
2. Next, intermediate racks are assembled. They differ from staircases only in the absence of steps. Only the horizontal bars are the same.
3. The uprights are secured with side struts.
4. After installation and installation of the stairs, horizontal supports are mounted, the flooring is laid on them.
5. Then, in the same sequence, they assemble the details of the second floor, third, etc.

When assembling scaffolding with your own hands, be guided by the drawing.

How to choose a professional pipe, how many pipes you need

For vertical posts, it is advisable to use profile pipes with a side of at least 40 mm. These can be pipes 40 × 40, 40 × 60 or 40 × 80 mm. For horizontal bars, you can use a 40 × 40, 40 × 30, 40 × 20 or, in extreme cases, 30 × 30 mm.

Some suggest using a 20 mm profile pipe. I do not recommend doing this, since a thin profile pipe has a small fastening area, and the lateral horizontal supports, together with the flooring on which workers and building materials are located, are fixed with only four joints.

The rungs of the stair posts are made from a profile of the same size. If they are thin, then it will be extremely inconvenient to bring the building material onto the flooring.

If the size 40 × 20 is chosen for the steps, then it is better to fix them flat, with the wide side parallel to the ground. But the profile pipe for lateral horizontal supports, on the contrary, with the narrow side to the ground so that it does not bend. By the way, this is the advantage of a profile pipe, in comparison with a round one - it is more resistant to bends.

For side braces or side diagonal braces, a 20 × 20 mm profile tube is sufficient. The amount of material depends on the height for which the walkways will be designed, the number of intermediate struts and the span length used - 2 or 2.5 m.The standard width is 950 mm for a deck of 1 m.

For the option described below, you will need 10 m of a profile pipe 80 × 40 mm, 4 pieces of 2.5 m each. For horizontal beams, you will need 8.65 m, 4 pieces of 2.16 m of a profile pipe 40 × 20. Diagonal beam 2, 85 m is the same size as horizontal, but it can be thinner.

The steps are made of a 40 × 20 mm profile pipe, you will need 12 of them. 1 m long. In order for the distance between the supports to be 950 mm, they must be recessed into the square holes of the racks. For metal flooring, a sheet of 2 × 0.95 m with a thickness of at least 4 mm is required.

How to assemble metal scaffolding with your own hands

To repeat with your own hands a convenient and compact design, I propose an option with a rack height of a profile pipe of 2.5 m.They are suitable even for internal construction work, where the ceiling height is more than 2.5 m.When used outdoors, these walkways are suitable for almost any one-story house. They are easy to mount or dismantle with your own hands, move to another place. They are shown in the photo above.

Required tools and materials

To mount the scaffold from a profile pipe, it is better to use an autogen or a semiautomatic device, because it is almost impossible to make a high-quality connection with a simple inverter. Horizontal beams, as I wrote above, are subject to heavy loads. Therefore, you need to burn holes where the rungs or steps will be inserted.

The connection is then scalded until a secure attachment is obtained. For this, it is better to use gas welding or a semiautomatic device. But it is even better to make square holes using a drill and a punch. This option is preferable.

You will need a grinder, tape measure, metal marker. Made of material - 10 m of profile pipe 80 × 40 mm and 23.5 m - 40 × 20 mm, metal sheet 4 mm thick and 2 × 0.95 m in size.Can be made of 2 pieces 1 × 1 m by cutting or bending the edges do it yourself.

Drawings and diagrams

The scaffolding, the diagram of which is shown in the drawing, is made of profile pipes 80 × 40 mm and 40 × 20 mm.

A crossbar with a metal profile deck is shown in the figure below. Plates are welded at the edges - they will prevent the sheet from sliding off the supports.

Preparing struts

It is better to flatten the ends of the spacers. This can be done with a vice. So that the flattened side is not wide, the small side of the shaped pipe is cut to the length of the deformation.

For the manufacture of scaffolding with your own hands, according to the described drawing, a bolt is used in the fastening of the spacer. It is inserted into a hole made in the narrow sides of the pipe. And since the load falls on it, it is better to use a bolt with a thickness of at least 12 mm. Its length is at least 90 mm; instead of a nut, it is better to use a wing. You need 2 such bolts, they are inserted into the holes on both sides of the diagonal crossbar.

Manufacturing of adapters

If you need scaffolding from several floors, then adapters will be needed for stair and walk-through racks. They can be made by hand from a smaller profile pipe. If adapters for support pipes 80 × 40 mm are needed, then 2 pieces of pipe 35 × 35 mm are inserted into an 8 cm long piece of such a pipe. Then the joints are scalded and grinded with a grinder, as shown in the figure.

For a square profile pipe with sides of 40 mm, 1 tube of 35 mm is inserted.

Assembling the frame

The difference between ladder and intermediate supports is only in the presence of steps in the former. In the structure described above, intermediate ones are not used, but they can be made if long scaffolding is needed.

When installing the frame, steps and crossbars are recessed into the support post, so the holes must be the same shape as the parts to be connected.

For square or rectangular holes, it is best to use a drill with drills and an appropriately shaped punch, sharpened on one side. The shape of the punch should be the same or slightly larger than the shape of steps and rungs.

A hole is drilled first. If the profile pipe is square, one is enough, if it is rectangular, then 2-3 are needed so that they communicate with each other. Then a rectangular hole is formed with a punch. This is better than burning a hole with a welder, which can be uneven and the step or crossbar will not fit snugly into it.

Section installation

The supports installed vertically and parallel to each other at a distance of 2 meters are fastened first with side struts, then with a diagonal crossbar. The last section is set with the flooring to the required height. It should have fixing plates at the edges of the profile of the lateral horizontal supports.

Floor making

The described flooring is metal. It is made from a sheet of 2 × 1 m or 2 sheets of 1 × 1 m. Since the length of the flooring is 950 mm, the edges can be folded or cut. Although they will not interfere without it. The flooring itself is fastened by welding, bolts or a rivet gun.

Painting forests

It is needed not so much for beauty as to prevent metal corrosion. Therefore, I recommend using acrylic or alkyd paint. Before painting, it is advisable to treat the product with an anti-corrosion solution, wash off the dirt with a solvent, wipe the scaffolding with a rag. It is advisable to paint all welded parts in 2 layers.

If you paint it with light paint, then any elements of corrosion will be clearly visible. Therefore, they can be noticed in a timely manner and re-processed: painted or repaired with a welding tool.

Universal scaffolding dismantling scheme

Scaffolds are dismantled in reverse order. First, the top floor is dismantled. The sequence is as follows:

• flooring and lateral horizontal supports;
• spacers;
• racks.

If a profiled sheet is used as a flooring, then heavy elements are lowered using halyards. Details can be found in the video reviews.

During the construction or maintenance of a private house, work has to be done at a height. Not all work can be done with a stepladder or ladder. In such cases it is necessary to use scaffolding.
Scaffolding can be made from a variety of materials. The most common are metal and wood scaffolding.
Metal scaffolding has great advantages. They are distinguished by their stability, safety and durability. But the cost of this design is quite considerable. And the difficulties in assembly and the large dimensions of the structure are not the most acceptable option.
An alternative to metal scaffolding are wooden ones, which are easy to assemble and cost significantly less. Another advantage of woods from a tree is that they can be collected by almost any of the materials at hand, while using only available devices. Wooden scaffolding can be transported to any distance independently and stored unassembled for a long time. Due to its many advantages, many people choose exactly wooden scaffolding for construction and installation work.
Making wooden scaffolding is not difficult. It is enough to choose high-quality and durable wood of the right size. Since the structure of the scaffolding is temporary, it can be made of wood and boards, which are "not of a standard".

Scaffolding making process

1. The first step is to make the base. To do this, we take two beams and fix them together with the help of auxiliary boards. We fix the boards with self-tapping screws.

2. Cut the upper part of the timber at an angle. The bevel on the bar is necessary for further fastening of the rest of the structure.

3. The finished part of the base looks like:

4. Next, we attach a 1 m long board to the cut point.

5. Consistently we fix three more parts of the manufactured beams to the upper bar. Due to the presence of bevels on the beams, the structure takes on a stable shape.

6. To make the scaffolding structure more reliable and durable, it is necessary to reinforce it with auxiliary strips. We fix the strips in the upper and middle parts of the structure. We do this work on both sides of the stand.

7. Additionally, we fix the stand at the base from several sides.

8. The finished part of the scaffolding looks like:

9. It is also possible to reinforce the structure of the stand in the central part, while placing the fixing boards diagonally.

10. To carry out the work, a wooden flooring is laid on the stands, which will serve as a place of movement.

11. Scaffold stands can be made as many as necessary to perform safe work. The stands are easy to carry from place to place without disassembling them. In addition, a similar design can be used on various terrain and when performing work of any complexity.

12. The height of the timber scaffold can be adjusted by increasing the height of the timber deck.

During the construction or finishing of the house, you cannot do without scaffolding. For their construction, it is not necessary to turn to professionals, you can easily do everything yourself. The structure can be erected either from wood or from a profile pipe. The first structures will be disposable, but the second can be used a large number of times. Next, we will consider how to properly build both those and other forests with our own hands.

What does the structure consist of?

Before proceeding to the construction of scaffolding, it is necessary to clearly define what elements they consist of. So, the structure includes:

various braces that give rigidity to the structure;

cross members for the floor;

boards that will serve as the floor of each floor;

supports that will give stability;

fences;

ladder for climbing the floors of the building.

Homemade construction - isn't it dangerous?

Making scaffolding with your own hands is very simple, but is it worth it? First of all, I would like to note that this is not a small portable structure, but a rather voluminous structure, which then needs to be stored somewhere. Even if you disassemble it, the existing boards and pipes will need to be attached somewhere. Well, if the house can be heated with wood, then they can come in handy, and if not, the wood will simply deteriorate over time. With metal scaffolding, everything is somewhat simpler - it will be possible to lease them, but again, if there is a demand for them.

It is also worth noting that the use of self-made structures is possible no higher than the second floor. Scaffolding, especially of wood, at higher heights can be hazardous to health. In addition, you need to understand that if the structure will no longer be used, then is it worth spending a lot of time on its construction. It may be easier to rent it. After evaluating all of the above, you can decide whether homemade scaffolding is needed during the construction or renovation of a house. If the answer is yes, it will be necessary to create drawings, where not only the appearance of the structure should be drawn, but also the amount of required material should be indicated.

Installation of a wooden structure

In order to create a structure made of wood, it will be necessary to prepare the following materials:

wooden boards for racks approximately 5x10 centimeters thick;

boards for the floor and crossbars with a thickness of 5 centimeters;

wooden boards for fencing and braces with a thickness of at least 3 centimeters;

In this case, the step between the posts should be approximately 2.3 meters, the width of the floor, in order to walk on it safely, should be at least 1 meter, and the height of the structure should be no more than 5 meters. So, in order to create scaffolding from boards with your own hands, you need:

using braces to fasten four racks together;

fasten the crossbars at the required height;

fix the floorboards on the crossbars;

attach boards that will play the role of a fence;

carry out the installation of supports;

fix the ladder in the right place;

check the drawings.

All work on creating a structure made of wood is carried out only with nails and a hammer (see video).

Metal construction

A structure made of a shaped pipe is more reliable than a structure made of boards. When building a structure, it must be borne in mind that the dimensions of one section should be approximately 1.5x1x1.6 meters (see photo). You also need to prepare materials such as:

pipe for supports with a cross section of 3x3 centimeters and a length of 1.5 meters;

pipe for braces with a diameter of 1.5 centimeters;

pipe for connections with a cross section of 2.5x2.5 centimeters;

a floor of planks about 5 centimeters thick and about 2 meters long;

So, in order to create a structure from a profile pipe, you must:

cut pipes for braces for horizontal elements of 1 meter and for vertical elements of 2 meters;

cut two-meter braces from each end, which will greatly simplify their fastening;

connect two supports each with horizontal braces, the distance between which should be about 30 centimeters;

fix the connecting elements;

drill holes for bolts on braces and supports;

assemble a structure from a shaped pipe to the end;

clean the structure and paint it;

check the available drawings.

How can we do without forests?

It is worth thinking about scaffolding even at the stage of creating house drawings, but if this has not happened, what is the right thing to do? If the work on the construction or finishing of the building will be carried out by professionals, then there is no need to think about them, because every brigade should have such structures. If the chance of their independent construction is lost or no more work is planned where they might be needed, the structure can be easily rented.

But in order for scaffolding to really no longer be needed, all finishing work must be carried out immediately with the highest quality. For example, it is better to use facing bricks or other similar materials as materials for finishing, because, for example, plaster and siding will require additional attention.

Building a house is a responsible event that requires a deliberate approach, materials, tools and devices. It is to the latter that scaffolding can be ranked. These structures serve to make it possible to do finishing work at high heights.

Scaffolding allows to carry out the following works at a height of 4 to 10 meters:

• hem the gables,
• make siding,
• install a drain and so on.

In fact, there is more than enough finishing work. Not only that, scaffolding can be made even higher than 10 meters, but there is one thing, such a structure requires industrial capacity and appropriate engineering knowledge. It is unlikely that you will be able to do it yourself in accordance with all the norms.

Attention ! You should be aware that working on scaffolding involves risks. Therefore, their strength should not be doubted.

Many people decide to make scaffolding with their own hands because renting them is still a very expensive pleasure. Moreover, you have to pay a lot for delivery. Taking into account the fact that finishing work can last about several months, it is more profitable to build a structure yourself.

Choosing a material

Basically, there are only two alternatives. You can make your own scaffolding from metal or wood. Moreover, each option has both its pros and cons.

Let's take metal scaffolding as an example. Making them with your own hands is not so easy. Moreover, it requires special equipment and materials, which will most likely have to be bought. But at the same time, a structure of this type has simply incredible stability and service life. It allows you to do the most complex work at a considerable height.

Advice ! After finishing the work, the metal scaffolding can be rented out. As a last resort, they can be untwisted and put in the garage.

If you rely on the experience of people who have come across this issue, then the majority is inclined to believe that metal scaffolding can only be made if you have the necessary metal. The purchase turns out to be quite costly. But if you want to make a business out of it, the costs must pay off.

Do-it-yourself scaffolding made of wood is quite simple. In addition, after use, they can be easily disassembled, and the boards, for example, can be burned in a fireplace or stove. In fact, it is a disposable building that is destroyed after one cycle of operation or given to a neighbor.

Of course, in terms of reliability, wooden scaffolding that can be made with your own hands is at times inferior to a metal analogue. But they cost practically nothing. In addition, suitable materials can be found at each summer cottage. Your main tools in this context will be a hammer and nails.

The main disadvantage of wooden scaffolding is their low strength and low stability. Of course, if you do everything soundly, then this design can be used. Therefore, it is so important to follow the instructions exactly.

Attention ! Hand-made wooden scaffolding is quite difficult to preserve, since wood without processing is easily rotting.

Plastic - reality or fiction

Now, more and more often, in construction forums, you can see whole topics dedicated to plastic scaffolding. Of course, they exist and have a lot of important advantages over wood and metal products. But it is not yet possible to manufacture them outside of industrial conditions.

Attention ! Of course, if you have a 3-D printer, then you can make your own plastic scaffolding.

Construction of various types of structures

We make wooden scaffolding

This is the simplest design that you can do with your own hands in just a day. To end up with a solid and reliable structure, just follow these instructions:

1. Take a board six meters long and place it against the wall.
2. Place a second board in parallel.
3. Fasten them together with crossbars. Make the second support in the same way.
4. Lay the flooring.
5. To provide increased rigidity, take diagonal boards. Use the ground as a stop.
6. Build level by level until you reach a sufficient height.

As you can see, making wooden scaffolding with your own hands is not so difficult, but there are many nuances that need fate. Otherwise, the structure may not stand for several days.

It is very important to make spans of optimal dimensions for the design. The canon is considered to be the distance of two meters between the risers. If necessary, it can be increased to two and a half. The width of the deck is exactly one meter.

Another important nuance in the construction of scaffolding is which fasteners to use. Usually there are only two options: nails and screws. Admittedly, both have their pros and cons.

Take self-tapping screws, for example. At first glance, these are ideal fasteners for making do-it-yourself scaffolding. But not everything is so simple. Their main disadvantage is excessive fragility.

Also, self-tapping screws, with which you can make scaffolding with your own hands, are quite susceptible to shock loads. Their hat just flies off. Naturally, this can lead to complete destruction of the structure.

Therefore, the best option for making scaffolding with your own hands will be nails. Moreover, it is best to use 120 mm products. For better fixation, the ends are curved.

The main reason for the brittleness of self-tapping screws is that they are made of hardened metal. That is why, under heavy loads, they often break. Nails are quite another matter. They are based on soft metal. It can bend but not break. That is why, if you want to make your own scaffolding, it is best to use them.

Unfortunately, despite their undeniable merits, nails are not perfect. The main disadvantage of these fasteners is that it will not work neatly to disassemble the structure. We'll have to break it. Naturally, the product cannot be used a second time.

Therefore, experienced builders recommend to all those who decided to make scaffolding with their own hands the basic option to fasten it with self-tapping screws, and fix the final one with nails.

Do-it-yourself metal scaffolding

First, you need to give one important clarification. In this version, the main structure is made of metal, and the flooring is made of wood. This is the optimal combination to achieve high performance.

Attention ! Exclusively metal scaffolding is not made by hand.

Aluminum can be used as the metal for the frame. It has a low weight, so there should be no difficulties with installation. However, it is not able to withstand too heavy loads and this must be taken into account. It is best that each span has the following parameters:

• width - 100 cm;
• height - 150 cm;
• length from 165 to 200 cm.

This is the canon that will provide the necessary stability for a self-made building.

When creating a metal structure, you need to properly prepare, since the quality of materials is of particular importance here, you will need:

• square profile,
• pipes for spacers,
• profile for connecting inserts,
• floorboards,
• ladder,
• connecting elements.

Naturally, you will not be able to limit yourself to materials alone; in order to create the intended project with your own hands, you will also need a number of tools, including:

• hacksaw for metal,
• drill,
• Bulgarian,
• welding machine.

With this toolkit, you can build your own metal assistive device.

The construction of a scaffold with your own hands begins with tamping the ground where the product will stand. This will provide increased reliability of the entire structure. Moreover, it will not hurt to make a drainage system.

Attention ! Drainage is a necessary element if facades will be finished for a long period of time.

Where the supports will stand, you must place the boards with your own hands. This will provide more stability. In this case, no precaution will be superfluous, since the slightest play can lead to the fact that the scaffolding collapses, and you cannot do anything.

To make scaffolding from a profile pipe with your own hands, follow this algorithm:

To protect the scaffolding from corrosion, a protective coating must be applied. Enough anti-corrosion liquid and special paint.

Outcomes

You can make scaffolding with your own hands. The complexity of the design directly depends on the material that you choose, for example, plastic structures can only be made in industrial production. The simplest option is a wooden structure.

All photos from the article

When carrying out various works at height - from laying walls to cladding the facade or applying plaster, the construction of structures is required that will allow you to perform work comfortably and at the same time ensure safety.

Professional builders use metal scaffolding, which is a pre-fabricated modular system that can have a wide variety of sizes, but for private use it is easier to build a structure from boards, this is what we will consider in the article.

What is required for work

Before you build scaffolding from boards with your own hands, you need to prepare all the required materials and tools:

Racks	For them, either a board with a size of 50x100 mm or a wooden beam with a section of 100x100 mm is used, these elements will bear the main load and hold the entire structure, therefore, only high-quality sawn timber should be used without large knots, damage from woodworms and rot, this is very important to ensure safety
Decking and lintels	For these elements, a board with a thickness of 40-50 mm is used, it is important here that the flooring can easily withstand the weight of several people and a small supply of materials (if necessary)
Spacers	Elements that give rigidity and preserve the geometry of the structure being erected are made of a board with a thickness of 30-32 mm, it is also used to create fences, which are essential to ensure a safe work process, because it is never excluded that someone will slip or stumble on the scaffolding
Fasteners	Either nails or thick self-tapping screws are used to ensure maximum reliability and strength of all joints. You can also use a modern version - mounting angles and plates, with their help, the structure can be made even more reliable and durable, besides, the price of these elements is low

Important!
Do not forget about the tool, as you will need to cut wood, hammer in nails or twist self-tapping screws, as well as take measurements, for this the easiest way is to use a tape measure, a square and a construction pencil.

The working process

The instruction on how to make scaffolding with your own hands from boards is quite simple, it is important to follow all the recommendations and requirements, it is with them that we will begin to consider the issue.

Basic design requirements

There are several generally accepted rules, the observance of which guarantees the reliability of the forests you collect and ensures the highest safety:

• The distance between the racks should not exceed 2-2.5 meters, since with a longer span, the wood will not be able to provide adequate rigidity, especially under high loads;
• The width of the decks to ensure comfortable work should be at least 1 meter, but making the structure wider than one and a half meters is also not recommended, as the stability of the system will suffer;
• The maximum safe height of the structure is 6 meters, this is due to the fact that the maximum length of sawn timber is the same, and it is not recommended to build up elements.

Stages of work

The whole process consists of several operations that must be performed in a specific sequence:

• First you need to connect the first 4 racks, for this, first the long side is fastened, this is done with the help of diagonal spacers, the second element is assembled in the same way, after which the end sides are connected with the help of all the same spacers, then the resulting structure must be placed and checked for stability, if necessary, reinforcement is performed using additional jumpers and perforated corners;

• Next, you need to fix the jumpers, their location depends on the level at which the work will be performed. It is important to calculate everything correctly in order to ensure the convenience of the process, if two rows of flooring are used, respectively, two rows of jumpers are made, they will also serve as elements providing rigidity, for additional reinforcement of the support it makes sense to fasten it to corners with stiffening ribs;
• The flooring is arranged along the fixed lintels, for its device, only a reliable board is taken without cracks and damage, it is necessary to cut it into pieces of the required length so that excess parts do not stick out at the edges, these elements are best fastened with self-tapping screws, since the wood cracks from them much less, and fixation is obtained much better;

• Next, you need to attach the fence elements, their location directly depends on the place of the decks. The generally accepted rule is that the elements should not be below the waist level, sometimes it makes sense to nail in two rows of boards to provide even more safety. Here lumber is used with a thickness of at least 30 mm, so that, if necessary, it can withstand a sufficiently large force and not break;
• The next step is to install the supporting elements, their number and configuration depends on the characteristics of a particular situation, the height of the forests and the reliability of the soil around the house. It is important to learn one simple rule here - as many supports are installed as necessary to ensure the best stability of the system you have built. The elements rest well against the soil, after which they are attached to the support posts;

Advice!
If the structure is wooden, then for additional reliability the system is attached to the walls, this will significantly strengthen the structure, everything is very simple: the bar is fixed with one end to the rack, and the other on the wall.