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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SPEED facade scaffolding 54 m² · steel frame, steel deck, bay 3.07 m · Special offer

54 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
22.49 €/m² 1,214.25 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 59 m² · steel frame, timber panel, bay 3.07 m · Special offer

59 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
27.37 €/m² 1,614.60 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 59 m² · steel frame, steel deck, bay 3.07 m · Special offer

59 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
26.39 €/m² 1,557.21 €net plus VAT

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SPEED roof catch scaffold 61 m² · steel frames, timber frame panels, bay 3.07 m

61 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
34.54 €/m² 2,099.90 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 61 m² · aluminium frame, aluminium base, bay 3.07 m

61 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
35.26 €/m² 2,150.90 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 61 m² · aluminium frame, timber panel, bay 3.07 m

61 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
29.30 €/m² 1,792.90 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 61 m² · steel frame, aluminium decking, bay 3.07 m

61 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
31.74 €/m² 1,942.70 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 64 m² · steel frame, timber panel, bay 2.57 m

65 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
35.09 €/m² 2,263.41 €net plus VAT

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SPEED roof catch scaffold 66 m² · steel frames, timber frame panels, bay 2.57 m

66 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
40.36 €/m² 2,675.90 €net plus VAT

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SPEED roof catch scaffold 67 m² · steel frames, timber frame panels, bay 2.57 m

67 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
37.12 €/m² 2,479.90 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 68 m² · aluminium frame, aluminium base, bay 2.57 m

68 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
37.91 €/m² 2,577.90 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 79 m² · steel frame, timber panel, bay 3.07 m

79 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
31.13 €/m² 2,465.46 €net plus VAT

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SPEED roof catch scaffold 79 m² · steel frames, timber frame panels, bay 3.07 m

79 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
36.44 €/m² 2,885.90 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 79 m² · steel frame, aluminium decking, bay 3.07 m

79 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
34.79 €/m² 2,754.98 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 81 m² · aluminium frame, aluminium base, bay 3.07 m

81 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
33.99 €/m² 2,752.90 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 81 m² · steel frame, steel deck, bay 3.07 m

81 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
26.64 €/m² 2,157.90 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 81 m² · steel frame, timber panel, bay 3.07 m

81 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
27.59 €/m² 2,234.99 €net plus VAT

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SPEED roof catch scaffold 81 m² · steel frames, timber frame panels, bay 3.07 m

81 m² Bay 3.07 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
32.94 €/m² 2,667.90 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 82 m² · aluminium frame, timber panel, bay 2.57 m

82 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
37.92 €/m² 3,097.90 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 82 m² · steel frame, aluminium decking, bay 2.57 m

82 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
40.43 €/m² 3,303.08 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 82 m² · steel frame, timber panel, bay 2.57 m

82 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
35.64 €/m² 2,911.82 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 82 m² · steel frame, steel deck, bay 2.57 m

82 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
35.03 €/m² 2,862.26 €net plus VAT

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SPEED facade scaffolding 82 m² · aluminium frame, aluminium base, bay 2.57 m

82 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
45.38 €/m² 3,720.90 €net plus VAT

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SPEED roof catch scaffold 85 m² · steel frames, timber frame panels, bay 2.57 m

85 m² Bay 2.57 m Depth 0.73 m

Delivery time approx. four weeks
35.40 €/m² 3,001.90 €net plus VAT