Scaffold Netting and Scaffold Debris Mesh

What scaffold netting does

Scaffold netting is the outer skin of a working scaffold. It keeps dust, paint spray, plaster and small debris inside the work area, protects pedestrians and parked cars, and reduces complaints from neighbours. Because it is a knitted mesh rather than a solid sheet, it lets daylight in and lets part of the wind through, which keeps the load on the scaffold and its ties lower than with solid sheeting.

Choosing the right netting

Scaffold netting is specified by weight (grams per square metre), density, colour and roll size. Lighter grades are enough to contain debris on general building work. Denser, heavier grades hold back fine dust and spray during blasting, painting and plastering. Colours are chosen for visibility, branding or to blend with the surroundings. For work above public areas, add a debris net at platform level so falling objects are caught.

Wind load and scaffold design

Any cladding on a scaffold increases wind load. Before netting is fixed, the scaffold designer must confirm that the scaffold, its ties and its foundation are designed for it. Netting adds less load than solid sheeting, but it is not zero. After strong wind, check the netting and its fixings; a loose net flaps and catches more wind.

For distributors and scaffold companies

We manufacture scaffold netting in standard roll sizes and colours, and in custom colours and private label packaging for distributors and scaffold rental companies. See our contract manufacturing page for private label production.