The Stilla mini platform tower is lightweight and easy to put up. The manufacturer claims that you can do this in as little as 30 seconds. The large platform unfolds and the safety bars pivot up or down and drop into pre-moulded slots. You reverse these actions to collapse it and it folds neatly into a 160cm x 60cm x 20cm space. Store it under the stairs or in your garden shed, or easily load it into your car and loan it to a friend. Pros A lot of modern DIY scaffolds are made from high grade aluminium, and this material has its benefits. It is very lightweight, which makes assembly much less hard work, and it has fantastic anti-corrosion properties, so you know the product will withstand the elements well.

Platforms are out of different types of materials, and their integrity can differ. They have limits. So, make sure you don’t exceed the limit.You really have to read the small print about the height of the scaffold tower. The height of the tower (a) will give you the height up to the top of the top guardrail. The maximum position of the platform (b) gives you the highest safe point that the platform should be at and that’s where you stand. And the reach point (c) gives you the highest point that a person 2m tall (that’s the average height they use) can reach up to and work at.

Extremely compact in storage and transport - just 2m (4m & 5m models) or 2.2m (6m & 7m) long by 68cm wide, therefore will fit comfortably into an estate car or small van. While working, you will need access to some tools that you need to keep in front of you. But a ladder won't allow you that as it has a little space that won't be able to accommodate your necessary tools. So, a ladder won't be the best option for you. There are some people who are more than happy to balance precariously on the top of a telescopic ladder, with a brush in one hand, and a can of paint in the other.

Example of the parts you will receive when you purchase our BoSS DIY towers:

With a handrail all around you, Classic Scaffold Towers offer a much safer alternative to ladders or steps and can be used with confidence for External & Internal Decorating, Gutter Cleaning and General Maintenance, and are extremely useful in the garden for hedge cutting and tree trimming. Scaffold towers are self-supporting, meaning they do not need to be leaned against any wall or building, the very benefit that makes a mobile scaffold tower such a practical form of high level access. Tower scaffolds might have riggers and don't rush or take shortcuts while using it. Place your steps with utmost patience.

If the other scaffold towers in our Best Scaffold Tower review seem like overkill for your DIY tasks, then the Stilliac Aluminium Working Platform Mini Scaffold Tower might be what you’re looking for instead. This lightweight (14.4 kg) platform lets you work at ceiling height in the house and first-storey height outside. Made of aluminium, it’s rugged and hardwearing, and you can put it up by yourself in less than a minute. Designed and manufactured by a fully accredited ISO 9001: 2008 manufacturer, the same as our TUV Towers. A big advantage of a scaffold tower is that it provides a large stable platform to work on. It can easily accommodate workers and their tools and leaves both hands free. A ladder might need to be repositioned many times to cover the same working area. Take a look at the BPS Access Solutions 7m DIY Aluminium Scaffold Tower if you need to reach greater heights in your DIY projects. Even if you do so only occasionally, this tower is worth a viewing because it can be used at heights (including 5m) up to its fully extended reach. You can paint your first-floor window frames and then extend them to paint the second floor trim.Platforms can be wood or metal. If the wood seems a bit flimsy or doesn’t have an anti-slip covering, consider a different make of scaffold tower or make adjustments to the provided platform. If you get a bit queasy at heights, consider a tower with a base and platform wider than 0.5m so you’ll have a more solid-seeming place to stand. Everything you need to set up a solid scaffold is supplied, including horizontal and diagonal braces, stabiliser bars, and marine plywood footboards with a non-slip surface. The finished structure is able to handle loads of 150kg too, so you won’t have to skip your extra-large bacon sandwich for lunch.