Temporary walkways can be an incredible tool during home construction projects. They create clear, sturdy paths for foot traffic around the job site, reducing slips and falls in muddy or icy conditions.
Fortunately for home builders, FenceLine Rentals Ltd. has temporary walkways that are perfect for home construction sites and can easily be installed and removed. Before you get started on your next job, here’s everything you need to know about temporary walkways and why they might be just what you need.
What Is a Temporary Walkway?
In many ways, a temporary walkway is exactly what it sounds like. They can be installed around construction sites to provide safe paths for workers and other site visitors. They provide a stable, clean walking path either in or around a job site.
They help people avoid dangerous areas on the site, protect landscaping, and are useful in areas that are muddy or winter construction sites in the slush and snow. In those situations, installing temporary walkways for workers to enter and exit job sites can be helpful and prevent messy situations.
FenceLine Rentals Ltd. offers industry-leading temporary walkways for both rent and purchase. There are a few key advantages that make them stand out from the competition:
- Our temporary walkways are 24” steel panels. That ensures they’re durable enough to withstand the extremes of Alberta’s weather and remain sturdy and stable, even with heavy foot traffic each day.
- They securely link together and to the curb, ensuring they’ll stay safely in place even in high-traffic pedestrian areas.
- The heavy-duty panels are designed to handle difficult conditions like mud, gravel, or even uneven ground. They can be placed across challenging terrain to provide easy access.
Who Are Temporary Walkways for?
Temporary walkways provide entry and exit points for workers on a job site, prevent damage to grass and soil, and help keep worksites safe.
Home Builders
Temporary walks are important for home builders working in residential areas where families might be living as your job carries on. Providing safe walking access for kids keeps them off the street and away from dangerous traffic, but temporary sidewalks can also be used on large-scale commercial construction sites.
How Do You Use a Temporary Walkway?
Setting up a temporary walkway on your home construction site isn’t difficult, especially with FenceLine’s heavy-duty panels. They are adaptable to construction projects of all shapes and sizes, and our team will help you figure out exactly how many panels you need, both in terms of regulatory requirements and ensuring that your construction site is as safe as possible for your workers and people living and working close by.
Setting up your temporary walkway is simple. If you’re renting our team will handle delivery, installation, and removal so you can stay focused on your work. If you’ve bought your walkway, the panels easily link together to create a smooth path.
Once the temporary walkway is set up, it’s essential to ensure it remains unobstructed. Regularly cleaning snow and debris can make it easier for workers to walk across your temporary sidewalk without issue and keep up the appearance of your construction site. It’s no different than a regular walkway in that way.
FenceLine Rentals’ temporary sidewalks will help ensure your site meets occupational health and safety requirements and maintains a safe environment for people working on or around your site.
A Safe, Sturdy Solution
Using temporary walkways isn’t just about regulatory compliance; it’s also about ensuring that people who need to access your job site as you’re building a home can do so safely and without damaging landscaping.
FenceLine Rentals Ltd.’s temporary walkways are designed to withstand the challenges of Alberta’s extreme climate and are ideal for construction sites of all sizes. We pride ourselves on making things as easy as possible for our customers, and will happily deliver, set up, and remove your temporary walkways.
Need more for your construction site? Check out our selection of temporary fencing, portable toilets, and waste bins.
For more information, call us at (782) 825-5060 or contact us online today.
FAQ
Should I rent or buy a temporary walkway?
This comes down to the length of your job. If you’re only needing a temporary walkway once for a short-term job, it’s often more cost-effective to rent a temporary walkway, especially as it doesn’t require storage when work is complete. For construction companies who regularly require temporary walkways, our durable and heavy-duty panels can easily be moved from site to site, and there can be real long-term value in purchasing them and using them repeatedly.
Do the temporary walkway panels connect to one another?
Yes. The panels have a simple connection system and also attach to curbs for added stability and safety. You don’t need to worry about big gaps between the panels that could lead to people tripping or getting injured.
Are FenceLine’s temporary walkways compliant with safety regulations?
Yes, they absolutely are. Our temporary walkways will keep you compliant with OHS regulations and any municipal bylaws, too.