When is buying a scaffold worthwhile compared to renting?

Buying is usually worthwhile from a few months of use. While renting means paying for time, buying from CETRAC means paying for the material - and the resale value is your biggest financial advantage. Calculate it with our single-family house calculator or read our guide 'Buy or rent a scaffold? The big comparison 2026'.

Which scaffolding system is safest for facade work?

For classic facade work, a system or frame scaffold with advance guardrail is considered the safest and most field-proven solution. For complex facade shapes, a modular scaffold offers the highest level of safety thanks to maximum adaptability.

What is the safest scaffolding system?

There is no single scaffolding system that is universally the safest. Safety comes from the right system for the specific application, combined with standard-compliant assembly and accessories according to DIN/EN and TRBS.

How do I calculate the load class for my scaffold?

The load class of a scaffold is determined by the maximum area load (kN/m2) acting on one scaffold level at a time - i.e. people plus material plus equipment. The basis is DIN EN 12811-1. Use our load class calculator for a quick answer.

How do I secure a scaffold against unauthorised access?

A scaffold must be secured so that unauthorised persons cannot access it, especially outside working hours. The relevant rules are TRBS 2121-1, DGUV Information 201-011 and the general duty to maintain safety.

What is the difference between load class 1, 2 and 3 for scaffolding?

The difference lies in the permissible load per scaffold level and therefore in which work is allowed on the scaffold. This is regulated in DIN EN 12811-1.

Buy scaffolding: complete packages, new & used

Complete scaffolding packages ranging from 20 to over 1,000 m²: inspected, second-hand branded scaffolding available from our Leipzig warehouse, and new CETRAC scaffolding with certification. All prices are net; a parts list is provided with each package.

CETRAC new scaffolding: SPEEDFrame scaffolding · 167 MODUXModular scaffolding · 389 MGS-Atilting lock · 93 MGS-KTilt pin · 85

Not the right one?

Use the scaffolding calculator to work out the exact scaffolding requirements for your house – or we can put together a package for you.

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276 m² · steel deck, bay 3.07 m, 2 layers

276 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
38.63 €/m² 10,672.55 €net plus VAT

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MGS-K facade scaffolding 295 m² · aluminium platform, bay 3.07 m, 3 layers

295 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
45.61 €/m² 13,440.87 €net plus VAT

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MGS-K facade scaffolding 308 m² · aluminium platform, bay 2.57 m, 4 layers

308 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
52.64 €/m² 16,234.62 €net plus VAT

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308 m² · steel deck, bay 2.57 m, 4 layers

308 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
47.55 €/m² 14,664.71 €net plus VAT

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MGS-K facade scaffolding 334 m² · aluminium platform, bay 2.57 m, 4 layers

334 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
52.00 €/m² 17,374.74 €net plus VAT

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334 m² · steel deck, bay 2.57 m, 4 layers

334 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
46.89 €/m² 15,665.15 €net plus VAT

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MGS-K facade scaffolding 338 m² · aluminium platform, bay 3.07 m, 4 layers

338 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
47.86 €/m² 16,161.65 €net plus VAT

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338 m² · steel deck, bay 3.07 m, 4 layers

338 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
43.05 €/m² 14,538.37 €net plus VAT

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MGS-K facade scaffolding 360 m² · aluminium platform, bay 2.57 m, 4 layers

360 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
51.46 €/m² 18,514.86 €net plus VAT

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360 m² · steel deck, bay 2.57 m, 4 layers

360 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
46.32 €/m² 16,665.59 €net plus VAT

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MGS-K facade scaffolding 368 m² · aluminium platform, bay 3.07 m, 4 layers

368 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
47.19 €/m² 17,385.87 €net plus VAT

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368 m² · steel deck, bay 3.07 m, 4 layers

368 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
42.36 €/m² 15,603.91 €net plus VAT

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MGS-K facade scaffolding 386 m² · aluminium platform, bay 2.57 m, 4 layers

386 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
51.08 €/m² 19,693.18 €net plus VAT

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386 m² · steel deck, bay 2.57 m, 4 layers

386 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
45.86 €/m² 17,679.50 €net plus VAT

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MGS-K facade scaffolding 411 m² · aluminium platform, bay 2.57 m, 4 layers

411 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
51.41 €/m² 21,141.60 €net plus VAT

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411 m² · steel deck, bay 2.57 m, 4 layers

411 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
46.12 €/m² 18,963.51 €net plus VAT

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MGS-K facade scaffolding 460 m² · aluminium platform, bay 3.07 m, 4 layers

461 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
45.82 €/m² 21,099.88 €net plus VAT

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460 m² · steel deck, bay 3.07 m, 4 layers

461 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
40.86 €/m² 18,814.00 €net plus VAT

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MGS-K facade scaffolding 463 m² · aluminium platform, bay 2.57 m, 4 layers

463 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
50.55 €/m² 23,383.64 €net plus VAT

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463 m² · steel deck, bay 2.57 m, 4 layers

463 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
45.29 €/m² 20,950.92 €net plus VAT

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MGS-K facade scaffolding 491 m² · aluminium platform, bay 3.07 m, 4 layers

491 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
46.12 €/m² 22,655.75 €net plus VAT

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491 m² · steel deck, bay 3.07 m, 4 layers

491 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
41.09 €/m² 20,183.31 €net plus VAT

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MGS-K facade scaffolding 514 m² · aluminium platform, bay 2.57 m, 4 layers

514 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
50.08 €/m² 25,740.28 €net plus VAT

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514 m² · steel deck, bay 2.57 m, 4 layers

514 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

available from 2027 · DIBt approval procedure not yet completed
44.71 €/m² 22,978.74 €net plus VAT