Apartment Maintenance with the PowerMast: Overcoming Courtyard Access Challenges
The Lock at Flatirons is a multi-story residential apartment complex in Broomfield, Colorado. The building features modern architecture and a central courtyard for residents to enjoy. This contractor was hired to perform maintenance work caulking the balconies. While the task seemed straightforward, the building’s design and site constraints created significant access challenges for the crew. Learn how BrandSafway and ReechCraft provided the ideal access solution on this apartment maintenance job.
Jobsite Challenges
After evaluating this jobsite, the team at BrandSafway determined several challenges and obstacles that would limit the contractor’s access options:
- The work area was confined in a courtyard, restricting the use of large equipment.
- Hollow architectural overhangs and projecting balconies created obstacles that swing stages could not accommodate.
- Traditional scaffolding was impractical and time-consuming to set up and tear down, driving costs beyond the client’s predetermined budget.
- A pergola structure in the courtyard obstructed the maneuverability of a scissor lift.
Solution
With these constraints adding up, BrandSafway and the contractor turned to the ReechCraft PowerMast, a modular climbing system designed for tight spaces and complex facades. The PowerMast wall-tied system allowed the team to access the face of the balconies by working around architectural projections efficiently, all while staying within budget and avoiding costly delays.
“I had never used ReechCraft before, but I knew that would be the best option. Our guys were able to set it up and do each move without any issues. ReechCraft was the only option and best option for this type of job.”– Michael Gruber, BrandSafway Sales Specialist
Benefits of the PowerMast
Due to its hybrid construction, the PowerMast is ideal for exterior apartment maintenance tasks in courtyards and other spaces with difficult obstacles that limit the capabilities of bulkier options:
- Compact, modular system offers effortless portability to and from the jobsite.
- Wall-tied base provides a small footprint and excellent stability.
- Adaptable design allows crews to easily work around bump-outs and projections.
- 1,500-pound weight capacity provides ample support for maintenance tasks.
- Ground-up assembly eliminates the need for roof access.
- 200-foot maximum working height can accommodate most jobs.
About BrandSafway
With extensive experience in providing safe and efficient access solutions, BrandSafway played a critical role in making this project a success. Their expertise helped streamline the process and ensured the contractor had the right equipment for the job, which allowed the crew to focus on completing the work.
BrandSafway’s commitment to innovative solutions and customer service made them an ideal partner for this project. By recommending and supplying the ReechCraft PowerMast, they helped the contractor overcome obstacles that traditional methods could not solve.
Special thanks to the BrandSafway team for sharing this project with us!
About ReechCraft
Since our founding in 1993, ReechCraft has set itself apart with innovative products and first-rate services. We strive to find new access solutions to meet the needs of every craftsman. If you have questions about any of our American-made products, have a custom application, want to place an order or would like additional information about our dealer program, give us a call at (888) 600-6160 or fill out our online contact form.
