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Scaffolding, Façade Retention and Demolition 51
Photograph 2.23 Proprietary façade retention systems.
Flying shores may be used to brace the structure against wind loads. These can only be
used where there is an adequate return, e.g. the opposite face of the building. Depending
on the direction of the force, the loads are transferred across the truss, down the opposing
scaffold and to the ground. Foundations to the scaffold are used to ensure that the loads
are adequately transferred. The scaffolding and the shores may be designed to resist both
compression and tension, so the foundations must be capable of resisting uplift and compression,
acting as kentledge and a thrust block.