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Is a structure built over the sidewalk and around the exterior of a building, while work is occurring, to protect pedestrians from falling debris; also called a "Sidewalk Bridge" or "Canopy".
A sidewalk shed must be erected whenever materials will be hoisted over the sidewalk, regardless of building height or horizontal distance between building and sidewalk. Building owners may have to erect a sidewalk shed before beginning an inspection or renovation of a building facade, construction of a new building or demolition of an existing structure.
In Philadelphia and most other large cities, a permit is required prior to erecting a sidewalk shed from the department of Licenses and Inspections (L & I).
Superior Scaffold custom designs their sidewalk sheds for the each building, allowing for the greatest pedestrian mobility and safety.
There are many steps that must be taken prior to inspecting, building, or renovating. Superior can help you through the entire process, including picking an inspection team, permits, scaffold requirements, management, delivery, erection and dismantlement and many other specialized services. We are Philadelphias leader in sidewalk shed services. We want your business to continue as usual while being inspected or construction is under way.
Superior offers several sidewalk shed/canopy solutions.
Canopy Frames
• Most cost effective • Easy to set up • Fixed height 6 and width 7 6
Drexel University - Large canopy/sidewalk shed to allow students to continue their schedules uninterrupted while new construction continued.
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Independence Building Facade touch-up, repoint brick and mortar, replace windows, re-seal facade, etc.
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10th / Chestnut Building facade inspection a unique canopy design allowing for business as usual around the pedestrian heavy structure.
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10th / Race Complete facade repair and window replacement. Canopy erected to allow business as usual but also support the mast climber allowing access to exterior windows and surfaces.
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Bridge Column
• More affordable than aluminum • Most versatile • Variable width • Max height 18
University of Pennsylvania Erected an emergency canopy, swings, scaffold and netting for a complete facade repair to a section of the University that is pedestrian heavy.
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16th / Locust Facade inspection and repair. Canopy/Sidewalk shed erected to allow flow of pedestrian traffic while an inspection using a swing stage continued.
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Brandywine Workshop A complete facade renovation. The large curved window and beam collapsed that supported the front of the building. It was shored up while the work was completed. The canopy/sidewalk shed allowed for foot traffic and business as usual.
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Aluminum
•The most attractive • Highest clearance • Great for clearing signage and lighting • Variable width • Max height 22
15th / Locust Window replacement around the entire building. Added a unique second level canopy from the parking garage to protect restaurant patrons below.
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"I just wanted to THANK YOU for the outstanding job that you did. I appreciate your level of expertise with scaffolds and swing stages. The information you provided will, undoubtedly create a safer work environment for all construction workers."
Pat Merk, Glazier Instructor
Local 252
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