Sterk Systems has supplied its Triangular Bridge scaffolding system for Waveney District Council in Suffolk to improve safety and efficiency in its building maintenance operation.

Previously, maintenance of its housing stock had been carried out on pre-fabricated scaffold towers and lean-in systems but the council was keen to reduce the weight of its scaffolding whilst improving manual handling operations and working conditions for staff.

The council's existing mix of aluminium and steel scaffolding systems was heavy and causing handling problems for maintenance teams.

After looking into various options available, Sterk's Triangular Bridge System was identified as the most user-friendly.

The Triangular Bridge scaffold is light and easy to erect: a 12-metre span weighs less than 50kg and can be erected by two people in 15 minutes.


The Triangular Bridge's adjustable supports are positioned against the wall and stabilised before the bridge section is clicked into place and the floor boards, hand rails and end rails installed.

"Erection of the system is very easy and fast," confirms Andy Elvin of Waveney District Council.

"The complete system can be fabricated on the ground and simply winched up the wall - operatives do not have to lift heavy objects, either at height or on the ground".

The council will use the system mainly for roofline replacements such as fascias, soffits and guttering.