What is a support prop used for?
What is a support prop used for? |
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There are four different types of prop.
The type of prop being used depends on what work is being undertaken. |
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Adjustable lightweight support props |
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Adjustable lightweight support props are used for lightweight support jobs, such as supporting drywall and plasterboard sheets. | |||
Push pull props |
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Push pull props are used in large scale building construction, supporting both vertical and horizontal weights. | |||
Steel adjustable props |
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Steel adjustable props (acrow props) are used as ceiling supports or as part of scaffolding to support heavy horizontal weights. | |||
Trench struts |
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Trench struts are used to support the walls of a trench, preventing them from caving in. | |||
Other uses for props |
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With attachments, a prop can also be used to repair a lintel.
A lintel is a load-bearing support needed over windows, doors and sometimes inside the home, to distribute weight. |
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Support props can also be used in more unconventional ways such as holding open a car bonnet or as an aid to standing in the home. | |||
