A Guide to Steel Site Hoarding Installation in Windy Weather

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Construction is an all-weather job. Rain or shine, it comes with the territory of working outdoors on projects, and as summer is slowly slipping away and as Autumn approaches, so does the wind.

Yorkshire based Multisite Hoarding company, Rethync Ltd, are supporting construction companies with their high wind resistance Multisite Hoarding to ensure construction site needs are met this Autumn and Winter.

Phil Chadwick, Managing Director of Rethync Ltd comments:Ā ā€œItā€™s true that steel site hoarding has many advantages for house builders and construction companies. It can readily be moved from site to site, it provides site security and access gates, but it is also built to last!

ā€œWhen working with Multisite, you want to ensure that you are using hoarding that can withstand high windspeeds. And without the need of backstays, Multisite will be secure in up to 50mph winds.ā€

Phil continuesĀ ā€œSite specific installation amendments are not uncommon for ground that is not good, or when a period of higher than 50mph winds are predicted. Therefore, when working with installers youā€™ll want to ensure they can provide wind loading calculations for you. That way if any amendments are to be made to increase resistance such as for narrower post spacings, larger foundations, or backstays, youā€™ll know it has been done correctly. A reliable company will be able to provide customers with wind loading software calculations as standard.ā€Ā 

ā€œAnd it goes without saying, using trained installers to fit Multisite is essential. If ground that is being worked on comes with more trickier characteristics, you need an installer who can put up steel hoarding safely and securely.ā€

Phill adds:Ā ā€œFitting of steel hoarding can also be a bespoke requirement. If you require a hoarding system of up to 3 meters tall, the addition of extension arms can be added to the post tops for extra security, such as the fixing of barbed wire or razor tape. This all enhances security alongside wind resistant hoarding.ā€

Rethync are qualified and insured to work with construction companies and house builders and have a string of approvals under their belt. They supply and install Multisite Hoarding across the UK.

If you need a professional site hoarding system, get in touch with Rethync onĀ 03300 535 898Ā orĀ info@rethync.co.uk

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