Masonry Magazine April 2005 Page. 25
PROPER
CARE
INCREASES
PRODUCT
LIFE
AND
SAFETY
The Voice of the Mason Contractor
BY JENNIE FARNSWORTH
MASONRY JOB SITE IS FULL OF THINGS
that your workers need to keep an eye on. From correctly mixing the mortar to engineering the scaffolding properly, it seems like so many things require attention. Sometimes this causes a form of "tunnel vision," where workers are so focused on the major day-to-day issues that some of the smaller elements can be overlooked. Unfortunately, every once in a while an overlooked minor thing can turn into a major problem.
In normal situations, planking can be considered such a minor thing that it may not receive as much attention as it deserves. Pull a piece from the stack, throw it on the scaffold, and go on with some of the more important tasks of the day. However, planks need to be cared for properly to keep them safe and working well into the future.
Whether you're using Dense Industrial 65 (D165) or laminated veneer lumber (LVL), this article will review some of the "dos and don'ts" of planking for the masonry industry.
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