Frequently Asked Questions
What's the maximum height of a single width scaffold tower?
Most single width aluminium towers top out around a 4m-5m platform height. Past that point a double width tower is the right call: the wider base gives you the stability and deck space to work comfortably at height. Each product page lists the exact platform and working heights.
How wide is a single width scaffold tower?
Around 0.7m-0.8m, which is the reason they exist: they fit through standard doorways, down side passages and along narrow verandahs where a 1.3m double width frame simply won't go.
What platform height do I need?
Take the height you need to work at and subtract about 2m: that's your platform height. Working on a 5m gutter line means a platform around 3m. If you're between sizes, go the taller platform rather than overreaching.
Do I need a licence to put one up?
In most states no licence is needed while the platform is under 4m. Over 4m, erection must be done by a licensed scaffolder. State rules differ slightly, so check your local regulator if you're working near that height.
Single width or double width, which should I buy?
Single width wins on access, weight and price. Double width wins on deck space, stability at height and comfort on long jobs. If you're mostly indoors or in tight access, go single; if you're rendering, bricklaying or spending full days up there, go
double width.
How much is freight on a scaffold tower?
Freight is calculated live for your exact postcode at checkout before you pay. We can sometimes get a better freight price than the one shown at checkout, so call us on
1800 953 996 or email
sales@sitegeardirect.com.au for a freight quote before you order. Gorilla Expanda towers ship free. Gorilla orders over $500 ship free to metro business addresses and over $850 free everywhere else. Every Expanda tower is over both. No business address or forklift? The same free delivery applies to your nearest depot for collection. Orders are transit-insured. Free warehouse pickup is available on most towers; the option appears at checkout when it applies.