Fall protection for carpentry: Complete solution from a single source
Carpentry and timber construction companies are among the trades with the highest risk of falling in German craftsmanship. Roof truss work, interior finishing, and facade work often take place at great heights and on surfaces that are difficult to secure. At the same time, carpentry companies need flexible systems – because no roof, no object, no workflow is like the next.
Special features of fall protection in timber construction
Carpentry typically involves working on: roof truss constructions in various stages of assembly (no finished roof skin, unsecured edges), steep roofs with high pitches, facades and walls at great heights, and occasionally on flat roofs during renovation or extensions.
This requires a range of products that cover various situations: collective side protection for safe working areas on the roof surface, steep roof protection for inclined surfaces, PPE for areas where collective protection cannot be set up, and mobile scaffolding for facade work.
Side protection on steep roofs: What applies according to DIN EN 13374
On steep roofs with a pitch of more than 10°, increased requirements apply. DIN EN 13374 distinguishes between protection classes A, B and C – for pitches over 10°, at least class B is required, and from 30°, class C.
The Euroscaffold SGS Edge is approved according to DIN EN 13374 Class C for pitches up to 60° and is therefore suitable for most steep roofs in carpentry. The particular advantage: The SGS Edge uses the same mesh panels as the SGS Slim Plus for flat roofs – those who need both only invest once in the panels and only supplement the different uprights.
Discover the roof edge protection systems at Gerüstexpress – including SGS Slim Plus and SGS Edge for flat and steep roofs.
Mobile scaffolding for facade and carpentry work
For facade work, access to higher building sections or work on the rafter layer, mobile scaffolding offers a safe and flexible solution. For carpentry companies with several construction sites at the same time, scaffolding trailers are particularly efficient: always on hand, always ready for use.
PPE as a supplement for special areas
On roof truss construction sites, there are always areas that cannot be fully secured with collective side protection – gable ends in the early stages of construction, areas around chimneys or dormers, and access to higher roof areas. For these areas, PPE is the right complement. Mobile anchors offer standardized protection without elaborate installation.
Complete fall protection for carpentry at Gerüstexpress
At Gerüstexpress, carpentry and timber construction companies find all systems from a single source:
- Roof edge protection for flat and steep roofs (SGS Slim Plus, SGS Edge)
- Mobile scaffolding for facade and carpentry work
- Mobile anchors for PPE use
- Scaffolding trailers for mobile businesses
Request a consultation now – we will help you put together the right combination for your business.
Frequently asked questions
What roof edge protection applies to steep roofs with a 45° pitch?
From a 30° pitch, DIN EN 13374 Class C is required. The SGS Edge from Euroscaffold is approved for pitches up to 60° and is therefore suitable.
Can carpentry companies combine SGS Slim Plus and SGS Edge?
Yes – and that is one of the biggest advantages of the system. The mesh panels are compatible; only the uprights differ. This reduces investment costs for businesses that need both.
What should be considered when using PPE on roof truss construction sites?
Suitable anchor points must be available or brought along. The anchor point must withstand at least 10 kN. Mobile anchors are suitable for this purpose – provided the sub-surface is load-bearing.
