✅ Working at Height in Winter: Why a Scaffold Tower Is the Safest Choice for Professionals on the Costa del Sol: When winter arrives, any task carried out at height becomes more challenging. Moisture, wind and slippery surfaces make traditional ladders less stable and more uncomfortable to use. A mobile scaffold tower, however, provides a wide, secure and versatile working platform that makes exterior maintenance much safer during the colder months.

✅ Why Choose a Scaffold Tower for Winter Tasks

Our towers are available in different widths (single or double) and platform lengths, making them suitable for a wide range of jobs: façade repairs, garden maintenance, electrical installations, plastering, painting or small roofing tasks.

All towers comply with EN 1004 standards and work-at-height regulations, using safe assembly systems such as 3T (Through The Trap) or AGR (Advanced Guard Rail), which significantly reduce the risk of falls during setup.

Key features include:

• Welded aluminium rungs with anti-slip surface
  

• Platforms with automatic wind-lock mechanisms

• Quick-fit stabilisers and couplers for fast, secure assembly
  

• Lightweight but robust design for frequent professional use

These features allow for quick and safe assembly—something highly valued by professionals who move between several jobs each day.

✅ Winter Maintenance Tasks Made Easier with a Scaffold Tower

Here are some common tasks carried out on homes, communities and gardens across the Costa del Sol where a scaffold tower makes a big difference:

1. Clearing and repairing gutters

Very common in villas and townhouses surrounded by trees. A tower provides stability and space for tools, avoiding the risks of working from a ladder.

2. Inspecting façades, soffits and exterior finishes

Builders and plasterers can work more precisely on repairs, painting or small restorations without relying on unstable access. 

3. Replacing tiles on low-pitch roofs

For small, accessible roofing repairs, a tower reduces climbing and improves safety.

4. Pruning tall hedges and small trees

Ideal for gardeners working in urbanisations with long, high hedges. It allows you to work at a constant height with better ergonomics.

5. Cleaning conservatory roofs, pergolas and glass enclosures

These surfaces become extremely slippery in winter. A tower provides a safe standing point for cleaning, checking seals or replacing panels.

6. Exterior painting and maintenance

Plasterers, painters and installers can work comfortably with space for tools and materials.

7. Installing or checking exterior lighting, CCTV or air conditioning units

Very common in Costa del Sol properties. With guard rails installed, working with electrical or heavy equipment becomes much safer.

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✅ Load Capacity and Winter Safety

Our scaffold towers typically offer:

• Working heights suitable for one- and two-storey homes
  

• Platform load capacity up to 275 kg per level 

  • Components designed for intensive professional use

For outdoor winter work:

✅ Practical Tips for Using a Scaffold Tower in Winter

• Choose dry, calm days whenever possible
  

• Remove moisture or dirt from platforms before climbing
  

• Always install guard rails and stabilisers
  

• Keep tools secured or in a tool belt
  

• Never overload the platform
  

• For complex or exposed areas, consider professional assistance

✅ A Safe and Efficient Solution for Professionals on the Costa del Sol

Aluminium scaffold towers are essential for anyone working at height during winter. They provide a stable surface, reduce the risk of falls and allow you to work more comfortably and efficiently.

Whether you're a builder, gardener, plasterer or installer—Spanish or British—a well-equipped scaffold tower is a smart investment for safe and effective winter work.

Need a scaffold tower for your winter jobs?

At ALMUCO we advise you to choose the right model for your project or professional activity.