Builder's trestles are a straightforward, reliable way to create an elevated work platform at low to medium heights. Altrad Generation's adjustable steel trestles are made from lightweight, powder coated steel and quality tested to BS1139, the British standard for scaffold components. With a safe working load of 470kg UDL, you get a platform strong enough for bricks, mortar boards, planks, and your team.
Trestles scaffolding works for a wide range of tasks, from bricklaying and plastering to painting and general maintenance. The three adjustable height ranges mean you can match the trestle height to the work without using additional risers or workarounds. Pair them with Scaffold Boards to build out a continuous platform across the width you need.
Whether you need to hire trestles for a short term project or buy trestles for sale for ongoing use, Altrad Generation supplies both options. The powder coated finish resists rust and wear, giving you durable access equipment that performs through extended site use.
Key Features and Benefits
BS1139 quality tested: Manufactured and tested to BS1139, the British Standard for scaffold components, confirming the trestles meet structural and load requirements for site use.
470kg UDL safe working load: Rated at 4.7kN (470kg) UDL, supporting heavy materials including bricks, mortar boards, and personnel safely.
Three adjustable height ranges: Select the working height to match your task without additional equipment.
Lightweight powder coated steel: The powder coated finish protects against rust and wear for durable performance through extended site use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a trestle scaffold?
A. A trestle scaffold is a portable work platform made up of adjustable steel trestles paired with scaffold boards. You use it to create a stable elevated surface for tasks like bricklaying, plastering, and painting at low to medium heights. Altrad Generation's builder's trestles are quality tested to BS1139 with a safe working load of 470kg UDL.
Q. Can trestles be used as scaffolding?
A. Yes. Builder's trestles are designed to be used as scaffold supports. You pair them with scaffold boards to create a continuous work platform at the height you need. Altrad Generation's trestles come in three adjustable height ranges, 460mm to 645mm, 745mm to 1195mm, and 1035mm to 1675mm, so you can match the platform to the task.
Q. What are builder's trestles used for?
A. Builder's trestles are used wherever you need a stable elevated work platform at low to medium height. Common applications include bricklaying, plastering, painting, and general construction and maintenance work.
Get In Touch With Us
Contact your nearest Altrad Generation branch to discuss builder's trestles and our full range of Guardrail Systems for your project.
