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CA2980829A1
CA2980829A1 CA2980829A CA2980829A CA2980829A1 CA 2980829 A1 CA2980829 A1 CA 2980829A1 CA 2980829 A CA2980829 A CA 2980829A CA 2980829 A CA2980829 A CA 2980829A CA 2980829 A1 CA2980829 A1 CA 2980829A1
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    • E04GSCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
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Abstract

A scaffolding system, comprising at least two rail members; a union member joining the at least two rail members, thereby defining a rail assembly of extended length; a double rail-mounting bracket mounted with respect to a first end of each of the at least two rail members; and at least one platform support member mounted with respect to the rail assembly. The double rail-mounting bracket includes two angled, hollow sleeve portions. The at least two rail members are mounted with respect to the two angled, hollow sleeve portions through a telescoping action. The two angled, hollow sleeve portions are affixed to a T-shaped bracket. The double rail-mounting bracket includes at least one rubber bumper to separate the double rail-mounting bracket from a roof.

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ROOF SCAFFOLDING SYSTEM
BACKGROUND
1. Technical Field The present disclosure is directed to an advantageous scaffolding system and, more particularly, to a roof scaffolding system that is adapted for efficient assembly and adjustment. In addition, the disclosed roof scaffolding system facilitates roofing activities, e.g., shingling, below the scaffolding support rails, thereby enhancing the speed and efficiency of roofing jobs.
2. Background Art Various scaffolding systems are disclosed in the literature. For example, U.S.
Patent No.
6,666,298 to Vo&man discloses a scaffolding support that is designed to hang from the top of a wall. The hanging scaffolding support includes a wall securing assembly, a vertical support, a horizontal support, and a vertical safety rail support.
U.S. Patent No. 4,971,169 to Fruth discloses a scaffolding system that includes a folding hanger and work frames, storable bumpers on the work frame for propping the scaffold off of a wall, and a hanger structure in the hanger frame for suspending the scaffold from the cap or upper header of a building wall. The scaffolding of the Fruth '169 patent may be mounted by hanging the scaffold from the header or cap and propping the scaffold off with storable bumpers.
The scaffold may also be folded flat for storage and transportation.
U.S. Patent No. 5,524,727 to Yennie, Jr., discloses a construction wall bracket that includes a vertical member having a pair of laterally and outwardly-extending stud engagement members which are adapted to rest against a vertical wall. A
horizontal member having an angle bracket extends horizontally outward from the vertical member to support a plank or platform for use by a workman during construction efforts.
A support brace is affixed to the vertical member for engagement to the top horizontal stud of a wall.
A swing arm having a depending end tab and a pair of longitudinally-extending hinge members is pivotally attached to the support brace about a hinge pin. Upward pivotal rotation of the swing arm with respect to the support brace facilitates removal of the construction wall bracket during periods of non-use. A safety pin is engaged to the hinge members and against the support brace to prevent pivotal rotation of the swing arm with respect to the support brace during operational positioning and use of the Yennie construction wall bracket.
U.S. Patent No. 5,638,917 to Vennen discloses a work platform system for use while working off the ground in new construction, particularly for installation of roof structures and upper floors where fall protection systems are required and for which no effective work platform systems are available. The Vennen system includes of frame members with brackets, clips and straps. The components are welded and/or bolted together. The Vennen brackets are attached to a partially-completed structure to establish a work platform for subsequent construction activities. Conventional scaffold planks and railings are used and the separate use of fall protection devices is unnecessary.
U.S. Patent No. 5,664,391 to Bartholomew discloses a J-hook roof anchoring and securement assembly which includes a rope tie-off attachment point. The assembly also includes a hanging scaffold attachment apparatus to provide an attachment point for a hanging scaffold system which includes a vertical support post attached to a platform base and walk boards provided thereon. A vertical safety rail post contains angled brackets that mate with top and bottom portions of the walk boards. A securing rod is attached at one end to the safety rail post, is threaded through the walk boards, and is secured at a second end. The walk boards are held in clamping contact with the vertical support post by the use of the securing rod.
U.S. Patent No. 5,829,549 to Flynn discloses a walkway system for roof, truss or elevated workers utilizing first and second longitudinally spaced-apart support assemblies for releasable attachment to a top of a building wall. Each assembly presents a depending support bar that extends along an exterior surface of the building wall. A
horizontal support brace is attached to each depending support bar at a selected position. The horizontal support brace provides support for overlying boards of a walkway. A
vertical post is attached to the free end of the horizontal support brace, the vertical post including a plurality of vertically spaced brackets for receiving spaced-apart hand rails.
A series of hook-like brackets are releasably placed along the rails for positioning a reinforcing strut adjacent each hand rail. The Flynn walkway can be vertically offset from the top of the building wall as well as laterally extended therefrom.
U.S. Patent No. 5,865,410 to Horen discloses a universal staging bracket that is supported on the sloping side of a steel ship by means of a base plate having key hole apertures which engage headed studs welded to the side of the ship. A support arm is pivotally mounted on the base plate for disposition in a horizontal position when the base plate is not vertically disposed. A support leg is pivotally mounted on the base plate for pivotal movement to accommodate complex curvatures in the side of the ship and a telescopic knee brace is pivotally connected at opposite ends between the support leg and the support arm. The pivotal connection between the support arm and knee brace includes a traveling nut on a threaded bolt that is rotatably supported by the support arm.
U.S. Patent No. 6,003,630 discloses a scaffold system for removable attachment to a wall that includes a vertical support member, a horizontal support member, and an
-3-attaching bracket. The first end of the vertical support member is attached to the horizontal support member so that the vertical support member is substantially perpendicular to the horizontal support member. The attaching bracket extends from the horizontal support member substantially aligned with and parallel to the horizontal support member. The attaching bracket removably attaches the vertical support member and the horizontal support member to the wall, U.S. Patent No. 6,003,631 to Knauth discloses a wall supported scaffolding device for suspension and attachment to the upper portion of a wall panel, wherein the scaffolding device includes an inverted T-shaped vertical support member provided with a plurality of .. generally C-shaped brackets. The C-shaped brackets are dimensioned to pivotally receive the inboard ends of a cross piece member and an angled brace member. The outboard ends of the cross piece member and the brace member support a railing support unit.
The intermediate portion of the cross piece member is provided with a locking bolt for preventing lateral displacement of a scaffold plank along the longitudinal axis and/or transverse to the longitudinal axis of the cross piece member.
U.S. Patent No. 6,053,280 to Smith et al. discloses a deck support for hanging from a top plate of a wall in residential or other construction. An upright or leg provides support of the weight of the deck which is supported on a foot extending laterally from the leg.
The foot may be provided with a climber attachment that secures the foot extending horizontally from the leg, and yet is readily adjustable without alignment, line-of-sight adjustment, removal or repositioning of pins. Adjustment may be done safely by a single user employing a single hand. Alignment and engagement are simple and automatic by the climber securing the foot to the leg. A hanger bracket may extend adjustably across the top plate of a wall to support the leg extending vertically therebelow. The hanger may be
-4-opened to release from a wall after construction has been finished around the hanger rendering it otherwise non-removable. The entire assembly may be collapsed, without separation of parts, for transportation and storage.
U.S. Patent No. 8,186,479 to Vieira discloses a roof scaffolding system that utilizes elongated members/rails that facilitate assembly and adjustment. The Vieira system discloses an L-shaped rail-mounting bracket for connection to the roof apex.
The "floating" system enables roof teardowns and roof installations without requiring removal of the scaffolding system.
U.S. Patent Publication No. 2002/0027043 to Wisler discloses a wall jack unit for erecting scaffolding that includes a series of brackets for placement at the top of a wall and connects with a wall surface-engaging pole and truss support structure with a combination user platform for supporting a wood plank between at least two of the units.
Each part has adjustable features which utilize hole-engaging connections so that a series of units can be joined or formulated on a variety of building or wall structures. The Wisler unit is made of a durable steel which is resistant to weather-related effects.
Despite efforts to date, a need remains for scaffolding systems that are durable, easily installed and adjusted, and useful for various roof projects. A need also remains for scaffolding systems that do not obscure or otherwise prevent access to roofing surfaces with the scaffolding system mounted with respect to a roof surface. These and other needs are satisfied by the roof scaffolding systems disclosed herein.
SUMMARY
The present disclosure is directed to an advantageous scaffolding system that facilitates assembly and adjustment. The disclosed scaffolding system utilizes elongated members/rails that define a rectangular, e.g., square, cross-section and are adapted to be
-5-joined relative to each other using a nesting sleeve or union. The elongated members/rails are thus routinely joined to each other in the field using pre-defined apertures and cooperative hitch pins. L-shaped rail-mounting brackets are typically mounted at "top"
ends of the elongated members/rails, i.e., the ends of the elongated members/rails to be positioned at/adjacent the roof apex. The L-shaped rail-mounting brackets include a sleeve portion of rectangular/square cross-section that is adapted to cooperate with the elongated member/rail through a telescoping action, and appropriate pins/aperture alignment may be used for securement purposes.
Roof brackets are also provided for supporting platforms and the like.
Positioning of the roof brackets is achieved through a telescoping action of a rectangular/square sleeve relative to the elongated members/rails. Pre-defined apertures may be used to facilitate positioning of roof bracket pairs in alignment on adjacent elongated members/rails.
Multiple roof brackets may travel on each elongated member/rail, thereby permitting positioning of working materials.
In exemplary embodiments of the disclosed roof scaffolding system, roof mounting may be achieved without the use of nails. In addition, height adjustments are quickly and easily achieved. Indeed, once deployed, height adjustments may generally be effected in less than a minute. A space is generally defined between the rails and the roof surface/roof deck, based on the clearance established through interaction at the roof apex and upward spacing established by the nesting sleeves and/or mounting brackets. In addition, one or more wedge-shaped shims may be introduced between the roof surface and the rails, e.g., where the roof surface is warped, rotten and/or uneven, due to increase the clearance therebetween. For roof removal projects, i.e., "tear-offs", it is generally unnecessary to remove the scaffolding system prior to commencing the re-roofing process.
Roofing
-6-activities may be effectively undertaken with the disclosed scaffolding system in place, including in regions below the disclosed rails.
In another embodiment, double rail-mounting brackets are typically mounted at "top" ends of the elongated members/rails, i.e., the ends of the elongated members/rails to be positioned at/adjacent the roof apex. The double rail-mounting brackets include a sleeve portion of rectangular/square cross-section that is adapted to cooperate with the elongated member/rail through a telescoping action, and appropriate pins/aperture alignment may be used for securement purposes. The double rail-mounting brackets offer two different sleeve angles for use depending on the roof pitch. Furthermore, a T-shaped bracket provides more stability when the double rail-mounting brackets are stationed on the roof apex. A roller, positioned at the top edge of the T-shaped bracket enables the user to fully assemble the rails on the ground and roll the rails up the roof.
The disclosed scaffolding system provides a modular design that facilitates various activities, including tear-offs and roof repairs. The disclosed scaffolding system may be employed with a host of roofing materials and various roof pitches. Exemplary embodiments of the disclosed roof scaffolding system are of light-weight construction, e.g., aluminum, and offer substantial strength/durability for scaffolding applications. Additional features, functions and advantages associated with the disclosed scaffolding system will be apparent from the description which follows, particularly when read in conjunction with the appended figures.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
To assist those of ordinary skill in the art in making and using the disclosed scaffolding systems, reference is made to the appended figures, wherein:
-7-Figure 1 is a photographic view of an exemplary scaffolding system according to the present disclosure mounted with respect to a roof structure;
Figure 2 is a photographic view of an exemplary scaffolding system according to the present disclosure mounted with respect to a roof structure;
Figure 3 is a photographic view of an exemplary scaffolding system according to the present disclosure mounted with respect to a roof structure;
Figure 4 is a photographic view of an exemplary scaffolding system according to the present disclosure mounted with respect to a roof structure;
Figure 5 is a photographic view of an exemplary scaffolding system according to the present disclosure mounted with respect to a roof structure;
Figure 6 is a photographic view of an exemplary scaffolding system according to the present disclosure mounted with respect to a roof structure;
Figure 7 are schematic drawings of exemplary rail members according to the present disclosure;
Figure 8 is a schematic drawing of an exemplary rail joiner according to the present disclosure;
Figure 9 is a schematic drawing of an exemplary kicker slide according to the present disclosure;
Figure 10 are schematic views of an exemplary rail mounting bracket according to the present disclosure;
Figure 11 is a schematic view of an exemplary assembly pin according to the present disclosure;
Figures 12A-12C are schematic views of an exemplary double rail-mounting bracket according to the present disclosure; and
-8-Figure 13 is a schematic view of an exemplary single rail-mounting bracket according to the present disclosure.
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EIVIBODIMENT(S1 As shown in the accompanying figures, the disclosed scaffolding system generally includes at least two elongated members/rails that define a rectangular, e.g., square, cross-section. Two or more elongated members/rails are adapted to be joined relative to each other using nesting sleeve(s) or union(s), thereby extending the effective length of the elongated members/rails. In the field, two elongated members/rails are joined to each other with a nesting sleeve/union using pre-defined apertures and cooperative hitch pins.
L-shaped rail-mounting brackets are typically mounted at "top" ends of the elongated members/rails, i.e., the ends of the elongated members/rails to be positioned at/adjacent the roof apex. The L-shaped rail-mounting brackets include a sleeve portion of rectangular/square cross-section that is adapted to cooperate with the elongated member/rail through a telescoping action, and appropriate pins/aperture alignment may be used for securement purposes.
Roof brackets cooperate with the elongated members/rails to support work platforms and the like. Pre-defined apertures formed in the sleeve portion of each roof bracket may be used to facilitate positioning of roof bracket pairs in alignment on adjacent elongated members/rails. Multiple roof brackets may travel on each elongated member/rail, thereby permitting positioning of working materials in close proximity to workers.
With initial reference to Figure 1, a pair of rail assemblies 10 are depicted in spaced relation with respect to a pitched roof "R". Each rail assembly 10 includes an elongated
-9-member/rail 14 and an L-shaped rail-mounting bracket 12 at an end thereof.
Each L-shaped rail-mounting bracket 12 includes a hollow sleeve portion 16 and a bracket 18 that is substantially perpendicular thereto. The bracket 18 may be advantageously nailed to the roof surface so as to stabilize the rail assembly 10 with respect to roof "R".
In nailing the bracket 18 to the roof surface, the hollow sleeve portion 16 may be space upward with respect to the apex of the roof. Downward with respect to the roof surface, a platform 22 is supported by a platform support member 20. Although not shown in Figure 1, multiple platforms 22 may be positioned with respect to the roof "R", e.g., at approximately four foot spacings to facilitate roofing activities.
With particular reference to Figure 10, additional details concerning an exemplary L-shaped rail-mounting bracket are shown. The bracket is typically fabricated from an material exhibiting appropriate strength and durability, e.g., a steel. The bracket portion advantageously defines a C-shaped cross-section for greater strength.
Exemplary dimensions are shown in association with the schematic views of Figure 10, although the present disclosure is not limited to such exemplary dimensions. The "25/64 hole thru"
shown in the hollow sleeve portion of the L-shaped bracket is adapted to interact with a properly sized pin/bolt for securing the L-shaped bracket with respect to an elongated member/rail, as shown, for example, in Figure 1.
Turning to Figure 2, a further exemplary implementation of the disclosed scaffolding system is depicted. A plurality (three) rail assemblies 10 are mounted with respect to a roof surface "R". The rail assemblies 10 are supported with respect to the roof surface by L-shaped brackets 12 that cooperate with the roof apex. Bracket 18 is nailed to the roof surface, such nails being removable from the bracket/roof when the roofing job is complete. As shown in Figure 2, the rail assemblies 14 are advantageously suspended
-10-above/away from the roof surface "R", such that roof shingles may be removed despite the presence of the rail assembly. Platforms 22 provide an extended work area for roofing personnel.
Turning to Figures 3 and 4, additional views of exemplary scaffolding systems according to the present disclosure are provided. With particular reference to Figure 4, sleeves/unions 24 join first and second elongated members/rails 14, thereby extending the effective length of elongated members/rails 14. Of note and as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the spaced positioning of rails 14 relative to the roof surface permit felt paper (Fig. 3) and shingle (Fig. 4) installation across the entire roof surface, including specifically the roof region positioned below and adjacent each of the rails 14. Indeed, spacing between the rails and the roof surface/roof deck is generally established through (i) interaction between brackets 12 and the roof apex, (ii) nesting sleeve(s)/union(s) 24 that bear against the roof surface/deck and create a clearance (e.g., 3/16") between the rail 14 and the roof deck, and/or (iii) one or more optional wood shaped wedges.
As shown in Figure 7, the elongated members/rails generally include a plurality of spaced apertures to facilitate interaction with associated componentry, i.e., L-shaped brackets and nesting sleeves/unions. Thus, the "top rail" is particularly adapted to cooperate with an L-shaped bracket (based on aperture positioning). In the exemplary dimensioning depicted in Figure 7, the "top rail" includes an aperture that is positioned 2 7/8 inches from the left end thereof, whereas the "bottom rail" includes an aperture that is positioned 2 7/8 inches from the right end thereof. When the top and bottom rails are placed in an aligned orientation, the foregoing apertures are spaced by no less than 5 3/4 inches. With reference to Figure 8, an exemplary "railjoiner" or nesting sleeve/union is depicted that includes first and second apertures that are spaced by 6 inches.
This spacing
-11-accommodates/facilitates the joining of top and bottom rails with the nesting sleeve/union (railjoiner) in a telescoping position with respect thereto. An exemplary attachment pin is depicted in Figure 11. In exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the rails and nesting sleeves/unions are fabricated from aluminum, thereby minimizing the weight while providing appropriate strength and durability. Alternative materials may be employed, as will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art, e.g., steel or the like. The present disclosure is not limited to the dimensional values set forth in Figures 7, 8 and 1 1 ; rather, such dimensions are merely exemplary of potential implementations of the disclosed scaffolding system.
With reference to Figures 6 and 7, a further view of the disclosed scaffolding system mounted with respect to a roof surface "R" is provided. Exemplary platform support members/kicker slides 20 are visible in Figure 6. As shown therein, multiple support members/kicker slides 20 may be slidingly mounted with respect to rails 14, thereby facilitating the support of multiple platforms 22a, 22b. Slides 20 space the rail assemblies away from the roof surface, thereby facilitating roofing activities. A T-shaped support bracket (not pictured) will provide additional tipping support further down the rails 14. In addition, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, the shingling job is complete with the scaffolding system in place. Thus, roofing personnel are facilitated in completing the shingling job, both under and adjacent rails 14, due in part to the advantageous spacing away from the roof surface. An exemplary kicker slide member is depicted in Figure 9 (the dimensions depicted therein are merely illustrative, and non-limiting).
With reference to Figures 12A-12C, an exemplary embodiment of a double rail-mounting bracket 30 is schematically depicted with two hollow angled sleeve portions 32, 34 of rectangular/square cross-section, attached to the T-shaped bracket 36, that are
-12-adapted to cooperate with the elongated member/rail through a telescoping action, and appropriate pins/aperture alignment may be used for securement purposes. The first hollow sleeve portion 32 extends from the T-shaped bracket 36 at a 105 degree angle and the second hollow sleeve portion 34, opposite the first hollow sleeve portion 32, extends perpendicularly from the T-shaped bracket 36. The roof pitch angle generally dictates which hollow sleeve portion is used; specifically, the 105 degree hollow sleeve portion 32 is generally used for 8 and 10 pitch roofs and the 90 degree hollow sleeve portion 34 is generally used for 12 and 14 pitch roofs. However, the provided angles are merely illustrative of one embodiment and the present disclosure is not limited to such dimensions and/or geometries. Either hollow sleeve portion 32, 34 can have an angle between 90 degrees and 180 degrees. T-shaped bracket 36 is nailed to the roof surface, such nails being removable from the bracket/roof when the roofing job is complete.
The double rail-mounting bracket 30 is typically fabricated from a material exhibiting appropriate strength and durability, e.g., steel. The T-shaped bracket portion advantageously defines a C-shaped cross-section for greater strength. The double rail-mounting bracket 30 is coated with a sprayed on and heated rubber coating to protect roof components, e.g., metal roofs, during use. However, such coating is not limited to a sprayed on and heated rubber coating, alternative coatings will be apparent to one skilled in the art.
The T-shape design of the T-shaped bracket 36 provides more stability over the prior art designs because the additional contact with the roof prevents tipping when the double rail-mounting bracket 30 is engaged on the roof apex. Located on the wider portion of the T-shape bracket 36 are bumpers 38 that further protect the roof when in contact with the double rail-mounting bracket 30. The bumpers 38 can be rubber, plastic, foam, or any
-13-other material that will not cause damage to the roof, as will be apparent to one skilled in the art. Furthermore, the bumpers raise the rail components off the roof to allow for easy access to the roof materials beneath the rail system 10. A roller 40 is positioned at the edge of the T-shaped bracket 36, opposite the two hollow sleeve portions 32,34, to enable a user to fully assemble the rail system 10 on the ground and effortlessly roll the rail system 10 up the roof. Doing so protects the user from a requirement to assemble the rail system 10 while positioned on a roof or attempting to carry a fully assembled rail system 10 up a ladder.
With reference to Figure 13, an exemplary embodiment of a single rail-mounting bracket 50 is schematically depicted with a hollow sleeve portion 52 that extends 105 degrees off a face of a bracket 54. As mentioned above, the 105 degree angle works best with 8 or 10 pitch roofs. Exemplary dimensions are shown in association with the schematic views of Figure 13, although the present disclosure is not limited to such exemplary dimensions. The bracket is typically fabricated from a material exhibiting appropriate strength and durability, e.g., steel. The bracket portion advantageously defines a C-shaped cross-section for greater strength. The single rail-mounting bracket 50 is coated with a sprayed on and heated rubber coating to protect roof components, e.g., metal roofs, during use. However, such coating is not limited to a sprayed on and heated rubber coating, alternative coatings will be apparent to one skilled in the art.
Furthermore, as discussed above, bumper 56 further protects the roof from the rail-mounting bracket 50.
The single rail-mounting bracket 50 can further include a T-shaped bracket (not pictured) for additional support when engaged on the apex of the roof.
In exemplary embodiments of the disclosed roof scaffolding system, roof mounting may be achieved without the use of nails, e.g., beyond the nails used in conjunction with
-14-bracket 18, 36, 54. In addition, height adjustments are quickly and easily achieved.
Indeed, once deployed, height adjustments may generally be effected in less than a minute.
For roof removal projects, i.e., "tear-offs", it is generally unnecessary to remove the scaffolding system prior to commencing the re-roofing process.
The disclosed scaffolding system provides a modular design that facilitates various activities, including tear-offs and roof repairs. The disclosed scaffolding system may be employed with a host of roofing materials and various roof pitches. Exemplary embodiments of the disclosed roof scaffolding system are of light-weight construction, e.g., aluminum, and offer substantial strength/durability for scaffolding applications. The disclosed scaffolding system may be coated with a sprayed on and heated rubber coating to protect the roof components, e.g., metal roofs, during use. However, such coating is not limited to a sprayed on and heated rubber coating, alternative coatings will be apparent to one skilled in the art.
Thus, the disclosed scaffolding system offers many advantageous features and functionalities. Although the disclosed scaffolding system has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, the present disclosure is not limited by or to such exemplary embodiments. Rather, the disclosed scaffolding system is susceptible to variations, modifications and/or enhancements without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the present disclosure expressly encompasses such variations, modifications and/or enhancements as would be apparent to persons skilled in the art from the description provided herein.
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1. A scaffolding system, comprising:
a. at least two rail members, b. a union member joining the at least two rail members, thereby defining a rail assembly of extended length;
c. a double rail-mounting bracket mounted with respect to a first end of each of the at least two rail members; and d. at least one platform support member mounted with respect to the rail assembly;
wherein, the double rail-mounting bracket includes two angled sleeve portions configured and dimensioned to receive the at least two rail members, the two sleeve portions are affixed to a T-shaped bracket, and the double rail-mounting bracket includes at least one rubber bumper to separate the double rail-mounting bracket from a roof.
2. A scaffolding system including a second assembly as defined in claim 1 in a spaced orientation relative to the assembly defined in claim 1.
3. A scaffolding system according to claim 2, further comprising at least one platform extending between the first and second assemblies.
4. A scaffolding system according to claim 1, wherein the at least two rail members include apertures positioned so as to facilitate interaction with the union member.
5. A scaffolding system according to claim 1, wherein the at least two rail members and the union member define substantially rectangular cross-sections.
6. A scaffolding system according to claim 1, wherein the double rail-mounting bracket comprises a rolling device.
7. A scaffolding system according to claim 1, wherein the scaffolding system is coated with a protective coating.
8. A scaffolding system according to claim 7, wherein the coating is a sprayed on and heated.
9. A scaffolding system according to claim 1, wherein the double rail-mounting bracket members and union member establish spacing between the at least two rail members and a roof surface with respect to which it is mounted.
10. A scaffolding system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one platform support member and the double rail-mounting bracket members establish spacing between the at least two rail members and a roof surface with respect to which it is mounted.
11 A scaffolding system according to claim 9 or 10, further comprising at least one shim for establishing and/or maintaining the spacing between the at least two rail members and the roof surface.
12. A scaffolding system according to claim 1, wherein the two angled sleeve portions on the double rail-mounting bracket are at angles of 90 degrees and 105 degrees.
13. A scaffolding system according to claim 1, wherein the two sleeve portions are located opposite each other on the T-shaped bracket.
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