Layher

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Layher offers falsework and heavy-duty shoring systems for concrete formwork support and other temporary high-load applications in construction and civil engineering.

This article reviews two of Layher’s key systems and examines how they have been used on real projects.

Layher Falsework and Heavy-Duty Shoring Systems

Allround Shoring TG 60

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Applications for Allround Shoring TG 60

Allround Shoring TG 60 is designed for projects that require high load capacity while limiting the number of shoring towers and components used on site.

The system supports loads of up to 6 metric tons per prop. Its heaviest frame weighs 18 kg, allowing individual components to be carried and positioned by hand.

A built-in guardrail system provides fall protection during assembly. Components can also be preassembled into larger units at ground level and lifted into position by crane, which can reduce the amount of assembly work performed at height and shorten on-site setup time.

Heavy-Duty Scaffold Towers and Shoring Systems

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Applications for Heavy-Duty Scaffold Towers and Shoring Systems

Layher’s heavy-duty support towers are used for applications such as bridge construction, industrial plant projects, and other work requiring temporary support for substantial loads.

The systems use modular Allround components. Four standards can be grouped together to increase load capacity, while reinforced, height-adjustable base jacks provide additional support for heavy-load configurations.

Because the system uses components that are also found in Layher’s modular scaffolding range, many configurations can be assembled without relying on project-specific parts. This can simplify equipment planning and installation while allowing the system to adapt to structures with complex shapes.

Layher Project Examples

First Church in Albany Restoration

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Layher’s Allround system was used during the restoration of a historic church tower with a sloped and complex geometry. The project required work platforms extending as high as 11 stories, along with an integrated stair tower.

The scaffolding was configured to follow the contours of the existing structure and provide access across the work area. This arrangement gave crews elevated platforms and defined access routes for detailed restoration work around the tower.

Miami Science Museum Planetarium Project

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Layher heavy-duty scaffold towers were used to support a large spherical planetarium screen with a total weight of approximately 725 metric tons.

The work took place approximately 15 meters above ground level. The temporary support system carried the heavy screen panels as they were installed individually at elevation.

As construction progressed, the shoring configuration was reinforced in stages to accommodate increasing loads and support the assembly process.

Layher Support Services

For Contractors and Commercial Projects

Technical Design and Digital Planning

Layher supports professional scaffolding and temporary works projects with on-site surveys, cost estimates, construction drawings, and technical design assistance. Its UK design team considers site geometry, available equipment, required bay dimensions, and material quantities when developing a proposed system configuration.

LayPLAN planning tools can be used to create CAD drawings and virtual-reality visualizations, calculate equipment requirements, and prepare project information before erection begins. Layher also provides guidance on structural requirements, installation procedures, and appropriate system configurations for access scaffolding, protection systems, bridges, temporary roofs, and shoring applications.

Equipment Sales, Rental, and Nationwide Supply

Layher supplies equipment for purchase through its UK sales and depot network. Its Rent-to-Try service also gives commercial customers access to selected rental products from the company’s West Bromwich location, allowing them to evaluate Layher systems before making a larger investment.

Equipment can be supplied through Layher’s nationwide depot network and delivered to project sites across the UK according to the agreed construction schedule. Rental inquiries are handled through a dedicated contact number. Product availability, quantities, delivery schedules, rental periods, and purchase terms should be confirmed directly with the company.

On-Site Guidance and Professional Training

Layher provides installation guidance, health and safety information, technical documentation, and support from both field- and office-based teams.

Training options are available for trainee and experienced scaffolders and cover proper erection, inspection, material selection, Allround systems, TG 60 shoring, temporary roofs, stair towers, and specialist structures. Courses combine classroom instruction with practical work and may be delivered at Layher facilities or, by arrangement, at a customer’s location. These services are designed to help contractors use the equipment correctly and follow applicable scaffolding and safety requirements.

For Local Builders and DIY Customers

No Dedicated Service for Individual DIY Customers

Layher’s official UK terms state that its delivery, payment, and rental conditions apply exclusively to transactions with business enterprises. Its contact form requests a company name, and its rental, design, and training services are presented for scaffolding contractors and other professional users.

The official website does not advertise private-consumer accounts, single-component DIY rentals, residential project packages, or simplified installation support for inexperienced homeowners. For the purposes of this comparison, Layher is therefore classified as not offering a dedicated DIY service.

Local builders operating as businesses may submit sales or rental inquiries, but individual customers should use a supplier that explicitly supports consumer rentals. Layher equipment should be planned, erected, inspected, and maintained by technically qualified personnel in accordance with the company’s instructions and applicable regulations.

Layher Company Information

Service Area

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Layher serves customers through a worldwide sales and service network. With subsidiaries and service centers at more than 140 locations, the company provides regional access to equipment, technical support, and training based on local regulations and safety requirements.

This international network allows Layher to address country-specific project requirements while supporting companies that operate across multiple regions.