Scaffolding Picture from Cabo - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

BrickieWannaBe · 08-13-2008, 10:35 AM

Here are some pictures that I took while I was in Cabo San Lucas.

Tscarborough · 08-13-2008, 10:41 AM

That is not scaffolding. In Mexico that is the framing for a porch!

bobcaygeonjon · 08-13-2008, 03:19 PM

Makes you wonder how desperate some people are for the work. Even in a place like Mexico.
What would it take for some of you guys to work on that scaffold?
I think if it got that bad for me I would be thinking suicide anyway.

concretemasonry · 08-13-2008, 03:46 PM

Why are they using 8" thick block instead of 6" block? Do they have unusually long spans?

In Brazil, they use 6" (different strengths) for 15+ stories, but they do use decent scaffolding and tower cranes.

Dick

artisanstone · 08-13-2008, 05:07 PM

I'm not sure those are eights. It might be optical distortion, but looking at the window jambs, the block look taller than wide.

artisanstone · 08-13-2008, 05:10 PM

When I lived in the Caribbean, they used scaffolding like that. They also poured concrete walls, then went back and cut channels for wiring, electrical boxes, etc. with a hammer and chisel. They also used no lime in their mortar; just portland/sand.

concretemasonry · 08-13-2008, 07:25 PM

artisanstone -

I wondered a about the wall thickness too, untill I looked the block lengths. It seems like the height is stetched or distorted compared to the lengths and widths. In Mexico, 8" block is by far the most common because suitable aggregate and cement is available at a reasonable price. Some other places, the cost of materials is so high, it is cheaper to use higher quality and less of it. - In Brazil, you don't see near the amount of the "throw away" slop when the masons are done.

In Spain, they lay up 3" or 4" hollow clay/ceramic block for partitions and beat a channel it it for lights and switches. It is surprising how it works without destroying and the 8' - 4" high wall, but they don't have brittle mortar because they use lime and don't attack it for a week or two since it is a partition.

Great photos!! - I have saved them for my reference.

**genecarp** · 08-13-2008, 07:42 PM

osha approved

**Double-A** · 08-13-2008, 08:22 PM

I just love the ladder. Looks like something you would see on HGTV in some Shabby-Chic den remodel.

"I'm thinking custard on the walls and over here this darling little hand-made ladder from Mexico I found on my last trip there."

orson · 08-13-2008, 08:48 PM

Aw hell, that scaffolding is framed better than some old houses I've torn open.

curapa · 08-13-2008, 08:52 PM

Looks good to me

Hop on Chicano's

WarnerConstInc. · 08-13-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orson

Aw hell, that scaffolding is framed better than some old houses I've torn open.

The lumber might not be as nice but the techniques look similar!

rbsremodeling · 08-13-2008, 09:08 PM

As much as I hate to admit it I worked on stuff like that for 10 Years.

I worked in the islands for along time. I never thought twice about going on stuff like that in my early years. Brings back memories. 2 guys 40 blocks and not a clue??

artisanstone · 08-14-2008, 05:18 AM

I saw them doing the coolest things in Spain with those clay block. I wish I had photos. They framed ceilings with small I-beams and laid those block down between them, resting on the bottom flange. They took clay tile and block and made built-in cabinetry. They made staircases out of the tile, one tile stood up as a riser, and one laid flat as a tread.

stacker · 08-14-2008, 08:12 AM

i am sick and tired of you guys making fun of my jobs and equipment!!

CJKarl · 08-18-2008, 08:38 PM

Go to the "Health and safety" section on this board. Bunch of stuff like that.