Better Than Renting For Longer-Term Solutions
Renting or leasing metal scaffolding for semi-permanent or long-term applications comes with numerous disadvantages, including significant safety risks if not installed correctly. Regular inspections and re-certifications are necessary, causing delays and costly fines if not performed on time. ErectaStep and RollaStep provide robust, long-term alternatives to traditional scaffolding systems. ErectaStep’s patented, bolt-together design employs five modular components to create unlimited stair and access configurations, pre-engineered to meet or exceed OSHA standards. This drastically reduces the typical design and installation process from weeks to mere days, without the need for costly engineering.
Both ErectaStep and RollaStep solutions eliminate the need for periodic inspections and recertifications required for scaffolding, providing safer, more durable, and faster-to-install access solutions. Constructed from durable, marine-grade aluminum, these systems are built for long-term use, minimizing maintenance costs and ensuring longevity. Whether for industrial or commercial use, these platforms ensure compliance, stability, and cost-efficiency, making them ideal for replacing temporary scaffolding in various applications. By choosing ErectaStep and RollaStep, you can achieve a safer, more efficient, and cost-effective work environment.
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Scaffolding Rental vs. Semi-Permanent Access Platforms
- No Periodic Inspections – Eliminate Re-Certifications
- Safe – Stronger, Safer, and More Stable
- Durable – Corrosion Resistant, Powder Coated Aluminum
- Fast Delivery – In Stock, Unlimited Configurations
- Better ROI – Including Long-Term Tax Advantages
Temporary or semi-permanent scaffolding, such as single and double scaffolding, cantilever scaffolding, trestle scaffolding, steel scaffolding, or bamboo and wood scaffolding, is far inferior to ErectaStep modular platforms, stairs, and ladders.
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Eliminate Scaffolding Rental Re-certifications
Because traditional metal scaffolding is meant for temporary access in construction or maintenance applications, its design is not fully suited for longer-term applications. ErectaStep solves that problem; simply configure, install, and stay safe and compliant for years to come.
| Issue | Traditional Scaffolding | Modular Platforms (both ErectaStep or RollaStep) |
|---|---|---|
| Install | Requires trained, competent, qualified scaffolding technician | Is modular in design, bolted together, easy to assemble, requiring Mechanical Fitters to install |
| Permits | None | None |
| Pre-Use Inspection | Required | Not required |
| Minimum 7-day Inspection | Required | Not required. Good working practice will often schedule an annual inspection |
| OSHA Compliance | Can be either an operational expense or capital expense to suit client needs | YES, ALWAYS |
| Materials of Construction | Galvanized steel tube and timber • Heavy • Heavy to transport, environmental impact • Installation challenge | Marine Grade Aluminium • Corrosion resistant • Powder-coated Handrails. • Low environmental impact • This is an inherently non-emitting source of VOCs |
| Monthly Fees | Yes | No |
| Dismantle | Requires trained, competent, qualified scaffolding technician | Is modular in design, bolted together, easy to disassemble, requiring Mechanical Fitters |
| Re-Purpose | YES – Requires trained, competent, qualified scaffolding technician | Is modular in design, bolted together, easy to disassemble, requiring Mechanical Fitters |
| Productivity/Throughput | Scaffolding is a means to an end; it does not result in improved productivity | An OSHA modular solution, rigid, stable, and designed to combine Safety with Productivity |
| Ergonomics | Scaffolding can be ergonomic, but it also requires lifting and carrying heavy materials, awkward postures, and repetitive motions. It is not the safest or most efficient way to do the job | This solution aims to create safe, comfortable, and productive workspaces by bringing human abilities and limitations into the design of a workspace |
| CAPEX or OPEX? | Can be either an operational expense or capital expense to suit client needs | Depending upon the application, this can be anything from 120 days and out. There are outliers. |
| ROI | This should be carefully considered. Careful review of: • Project timeline • Supplier • Operator training • Maintenance/Inspection • Downtimes | Depending upon application, this can be anything from 120 days and out. There are outliers. |
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RollaStep as a Scaffolding Alternative
Replacing temporary scaffolding systems with an MP Series RollaStep saves $18,000 in the first year, improves maintenance efficiencies, and is OSHA-compliant for improved worker safety.
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ErectaStep Replaces Temporary Scaffolding at Refinery
ErectaStep installation at a petrochemical refinery, replacing expensive temporary scaffolding with durable, permanent metal stairs; pays for itself in two years, saving $12,000 annually by replacing rental scaffolding.
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Defense Industry Replaces Temporary Scaffolding
A defense company had recently built an addition to its facility and installed equipment for a new manufacturing process it was adopting.
Fast Scaffolding Replacement
ErectaStep offers a superior alternative to all types of semi-permanent and permanent scaffolding. When comparing rental scaffolding to ErectaStep’s access platforms, the advantages are clear. In many industrial, plant, or warehouse settings, ErectaStep solutions are not only more effective but also offer enhanced safety, durability, and efficiency.
The Hazards and Downfalls of Scaffolding
- More prone to corrosion, rust, and decay
- Cannot easily reach areas without multiple support columns
- Fastener joints can easily loosen or break
- Large and unsafe gaps in handrails
- Many components and pieces needed to build even a simple platform
“The hazards of working on them are as prevalent today as they were 20 years ago”
Using a combination of 5 components: Prefabricated Metal Stairs, Metal work Platforms, Industrial Handrails, Aluminum Ladders and Tower Support, our modular design is sturdy, requires no fabrication and quickly bolts together to provide metal stairs, crossovers and many other configurations for safe access over pipes, dike walls, or other obstructions. All our OSHA-compliant work platforms and industrial metal stairs are precision manufactured and fully engineered with heavy gauge steel and aluminum. Components are in-stock and ready to ship today!
