Frames

What Is a Scaffolding Frame?

A scaffolding frame – commonly referred to as a scaffold frame – is a pre-engineered steel structure that forms the vertical component of a modular scaffold system. Paired with cross braces, planks, base jacks, and guardrails, these frames create temporary access platforms that are fast to install and highly adaptable.

North Scaffold’s frames are precision-welded, corrosion-resistant, and available in multiple sizes to meet the diverse demands of contractors, and scaffolders across Canada.

Key Benefits of North Scaffold Frames

Our steel scaffolding frames are the go-to solution for contractors who value:

• Speed of Assembly: Frames lock into place quickly with cross braces, reducing setup time and labor costs.
• Durability: Fabricated from high-tensile steel tubing with powder-coated or galvanized finishes.
• Versatility: Available in multiple heights and widths to suit facades, towers, and staging.
• Compatibility: Designed to work seamlessly with standard North American accessories.
• Safety: Engineered to meet and exceed CSA and OSHA standards.

Built for the job. Trusted by pros across Alberta, BC, and throughout Canada.

Our Scaffolding Frame Product Line

At North Scaffold, we stock and ship a wide selection of scaffold frames to suit your project’s requirements:

Walk-Thru Scaffolding Frames

• Ideal for masonry, stucco, painters, façade work, and multi-level access
• Allow easy worker movement through scaffold towers

Ladder-Type Frames

• Include built-in rungs for vertical climbing access
• Popular in both exterior and interior construction applications

Narrow Width Frames

• Designed for tight-access areas and indoor builds
• Often paired with casters for mobile scaffold towers

Heavy-Duty Steel Scaffolding Frames

• Thicker wall tubing and reinforced welds
• Suitable for load-intensive applications and long-term setups

All frame types are available in standard and custom dimensions. Speak with our team to determine the best frame system for your project.

Why Steel Matters: The Power of Performance

Unlike aluminum or composite alternatives, steel scaffolding frames offer superior load capacity in combination with resistance to environmental degradation. Steel remains the material of choice for worksites across Canada.

Benefits of our steel frames include:

• Long service life in extreme temperatures and weather
• Resistance to denting and damage from site handling
• Safer performance under dynamic and static loads

Applications of Scaffold Frames Across Canada

Our scaffold frames are deployed in a variety of high-performance environments:

• Commercial & residential construction
• Bridge and overpass work
• Stucco, Masonry & Brick work
• Interior and exterior painting, maintenance and renovations

Whether you’re building a high-rise in Calgary, restoring a heritage structure in Vancouver, or installing access scaffolding in a remote industrial plant, we deliver scaffold systems that meet your timeline and safety requirements.

Scaffold Frame Assembly: Quick, Safe, Scalable

One of the scaffolding frame system’s greatest strengths is its modular nature. With just a few components—frames, braces, planks, and jacks—you can construct access towers, facade platforms, or work decks in record time.

Features that enhance installation speed and safety:

• Pin and lock designs for fast assembly
• Precision-welded connections for structural alignment
• Optional guardrails and toeboards for worker safety

Nationwide Shipping Across Alberta, BC, and All of Canada

Our logistics network allows us to ship scaffold frames efficiently across Canada, whether you’re ordering in small quantities or pallet loads.

We serve:

• Alberta: Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Fort McMurray
• British Columbia: Vancouver, Surrey, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Victoria
• Across Canada: From Ontario to the Yukon, North Scaffold delivers.

Ask about express delivery options for jobsite-critical orders.

Request a Custom Quote

Every site is different, and so is every scaffold order. Whether buying single towers or complete scaffolding packages, our pricing is based on volume, specifications, and shipping needs.

Contact us today for a custom quote. We will calculate the most cost-effective solution for your site and timeline.