Chimney scaffolding can also be used to install and renew internal flues used for gas or coal fires. In this case, we build a structure to one side of the chimney stack, with the top working lift set around 500mm (20 inches) down from the top of the chimney stack. This allows the heating engineer to drop a metal flue or piping down the chimney quickly and easily.
Where the new flue is too big and heavy, we can install a lifting gantry 2 metres (6 feet 6 inches) above the chimney top to minimise manual handling risks. This can also be combined with a scaffold rolling beam to hoist the flue from ground to roof and manoeuvre it to the required position that will allow it to be lowered into place.
We don’t just deliver this type of sophisticated solution on domestic properties. We also have a wealth of experience in building structures to accommodate the repair or cleaning of industrial chimneys.