When a fire breaks out, temperatures can sometimes exceed 1000°C. While this is not yet hot enough to melt a metal scaffold, it is strong enough to severely deform it, making it dangerously unstable. These effects were witnessed worldwide during the fire of the [1]Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, where an almost 200-tonne, 40,000 metal scaffold began mutating and bending around the 861-year-old building. It was concluded that a short electrical circuit or cigarette was thought to be responsible for the millions of pounds worth of damage.
However, it is not just fire that can cause extreme damage and instability to a scaffold, heavy falling debris, such as loose roof tiles can cause great harm, especially when falling from a height. With such risks possible, it’s simple to see that it’s not just a scaffold that can be put in danger, but the workers surrounding it.
It is certainly no secret that construction sites can be dangerous, with many procedures and policies put into place and products developed to reduce risks and injuries that can be ever so present while on the job.
Introducing the BIGBEN Superclad LPS1215 Flame Retardant Sheeting
This is where the BIGBEN Superclad Certified LPS1215 Flame Retardant Scaffold Sheeting comes in.
BIGBEN LPS1215 Scaffold Sheeting
This heavy-duty scaffold sheeting is manufactured using a strong reinforced multifilament polyester grid, laminated on both sides with a waterproof fire-retardant LDPE. LPS1215 stands for Loss Prevention Standard, and sheeting with this certification has passed several tests to ensure and confirm its fire-retardant capabilities.
Scaffold Sheeting is designed for two other major factors: weather protection and debris containment.
Combating Weather Interruptions & Maintaining Debris
In the UK, the weather is anything but predictable, with rain always ready to make an appearance. If projects stopped every time the skies turned grey, nothing would get done. In the scaffolding and construction industry, hitting deadlines is non-negotiable, which means work must go on, rain or shine. The BIGBEN Superclad LPS1215 Sheeting is designed to keep the job on track, shielding workers, third parties, and buildings from harsh weather. This reliable protection ensures that site work can continue uninterrupted. In the case of demolition projects, this product can be used to protect the surrounding area from such impact.
The Appearance of your Site Speaks Volumes about your Project
Another factor to consider for a project is the need for privacy. We know that many clients prefer to keep their renovations under wraps until the big reveal. Whether it’s for privacy, security, or simply to manage expectations, a quality privacy screen can be a valuable addition to any project. That's where the BIGBEN Scaffold Sheeting comes in, it’s the perfect solution for maintaining discretion when needed. With its clean white colour, this sheeting adds a neat and polished look to any site, reflecting the high standards of the work being done. After all, the appearance of your site says a lot about the quality of your project.
Safety is the top priority in every workplace, no matter the project. When products are thoroughly tested and certified to meet strict safety standards, you gain confidence that your site is equipped to minimise risks and prevent injuries. This assurance allows you to focus on the job at hand, knowing that the right measures are in place to keep everyone safe.
