Scaffolding apparatus

Abstract

A scaffolding apparatus ( 10 ) and the like is for use on a building ( 12 ) during its construction. The scaffolding apparatus ( 10 ) comprises a plurality of fixing bracket members ( 20 ) each being adapted to be fixed to a corresponding one of a plurality of studs ( 11 ) or the like of the building ( 12 ) undergoing construction such that they extend substantially horizontally from the stud ( 11 ). The fixing bracket members ( 20 ) each have a bracket ( 22 ) which is adapted to be fixed to the stud ( 11 ) whereby each of the brackets ( 22 ) has a pair of angle flanges ( 24,25 ) aligned above and below respectively of the longitudinal axis of the fixing bracket member ( 20 ). The lower flange is adapted to be fixed abutting against the outwardly facing side ( 26 ) of the stud ( 11 ) and the upper angle flange ( 25 ) is adapted to be fixed abutting against the inwardly facing side ( 27 ) of the stud ( 11 ). The plurality of fixing bracket members ( 20 ) are arranged, when installed, to receive planks ( 39 ) or the like on top to provide a platform.

1 . A scaffolding apparatus and the like for use on a building during its construction, said scaffolding apparatus comprising a plurality of fixing bracket members each being adapted to be fixed to a corresponding one of a plurality of studs or the like of said building undergoing construction such that they extend substantially horizontally from said stud or the like, said fixing bracket members each having a bracket means being adapted to be fixed to the stud, each said bracket means having a pair of angle members aligned above and below respectively of the longitudinal axis of said fixing bracket member, the lower angle member being adapted to be fixed abutting against and extending along the longitudinal axis of the outwardly facing side of said stud with the upper angle member being adapted to be fixed abutting against and extending along the longitudinal axis of the inwardly facing side of the stud, wherein said plurality of fixing bracket members are arranged, when installed, to receive planks or the like on top to provide a platform.  
     
     
         2 . The scaffolding apparatus according to    claim 1   , wherein the fixing bracket members have at their free ends a stop means to prevent planks from falling off when in use.  
     
     
         3 . The scaffolding apparatus according to    claim 1   , wherein a guardrail support member is adapted to be fixed to the free end of the fixing bracket members such that a guardrail can be attached or fixed thereto.