Can I use scaffold boards for cladding?
The perfect solution to tidy up old unattractive buildings, or to bring a whole new lease of life to shop fronts, bars and restaurants. Our amazing wall cladding option uses reclaimed scaffold boards which is a great way to revitalise and refresh any tired looking space.
Can scaffold boards be used outside?
Scaffold boards are designed to be used outside all year round so they make a great sturdy table top. They can be painted any colour, stained or waxed to match the existing wood finishes in your garden.
What are scaffold boards used for?
They are a popular choice for cladding, flooring, decking and furniture making. They have been used to make benches and bridges, planters and pergolas, beds in the bedroom and beds for your vegetables. Reclaimed scaffold boards are a great material to work with as they are always a reliable width and thickness.
Can you use scaffold boards for flooring?
A cheaper option for flooring are used scaffold boards, at a fraction of the cost of reclaimed floorboards you get a lot more coverage for your money. With a bit of DIY knowledge, time and money and elbow grease the results are great.
Are scaffold boards good for fencing?
Scaffold board fencing: Long-lasting and durable, they will not need much maintenance.
How long will scaffold boards last?
Scaffolding boards make good robust material for making your raised garden bed and should last 4 to 5 years, depending on your local conditions, before they need to be replaced.
Do I need to treat scaffold boards?
Unless you’re certain they’re treated (and yes, you can buy treated scaffold boards!), in order to use them outside long-term, you will need to treat them. And if you don’t and they’re not treated, well don’t expect them to hold up for nearly as long as decking would.
Are scaffold boards waterproof?
Rough scaffolding wood treated with Woodcon for a water-repellent surface. Woodcon settles around the fibers of the wood and makes the scaffolding wood of your planter completely waterproof, all thanks to an transparent coating in-and-on the wood surface.
How much do scaffold boards shrink?
The boards will slowly shrink in size when they dry out. If possible, use a moisture meter to measure the moisture content of a board before purchase. The ideal moisture level will be between 4 and 12%. Anything higher than this and you’ll need to dry the boards before working with them.