Things need to be noted:

Braces are generally fitted in one bay from the bottom to the top without any break in between. This bracing pattern is then repeated every fifth bay. Alternatively, the braces can commence in the lowest outside bay. And it can also continue as a straight line until the far outside edge of the Ringlock scaffolding is reached. The bracing then repeats in this manner from the next lift above until the top of the Ringlock Scaffolding is reached. For very long Scaffolding Pipes it is preferable to start opposing bracing at both ends and work towards the middle of the facade.

1. Offer the wedge casting at the other end of the Brace to the Spigot of the Ringlock Scaffolding Standard at the next lift above. Sliding the wedge casting into the Spigot on the Base Collar and insert the Brace Wedge to attach the brace. Always work from a fixed node to a movable upper node.

2. Diagonal/Face Bracing should be fixed to at least every 5th bay along the length of the Ringlock Scaffolding and from bottom to the top of the Ringlock Scaffolding, or as required by design.

3. Diagonal Bracing helps to stiffen the Ringlock Scaffolding and ensure it is square, keeping the Ringlock Scaffolding Standards vertically aligned.