4 Benefits of Rope Access: Industrial Climbing in Niagara

Rope access, sometimes referred to as industrial climbing, is a type of work positioning evolved from techniques used in rock climbing and caving, applied practically to access difficult-to-reach areas on buildings without the use of scaffold, cranes, or elevated work platforms. Through Canadian seasons, having a trusted company for rope access repairs to high-rise apartments, condos, and commercial buildings is essential. Rope access is a cost-effective solution that provides superior access with little to no environmental impact.

Superior Access and Flexibility

Rope access systems can be quickly established to reach difficult areas in comparison to other traditional access. Scaffolding and elevated work platforms (EVPs) can be time consuming to set up and risk not accessing the job as well as rope access systems can. In addition, if you do rent a piece of equipment or set up scaffold, should the job require you to pivot and try something else the additional man power of setting this up again or returning the equipment is costly, both in time and money. If your team is working on multiple areas at once, rope access operates completely independently of other projects whereas scaffold and EVPs can get in the way of other work.

Cost-Effective and Efficient

By working with a professional rope access team, you can avoid purchasing rope access equipment yourself or renting expensive scaffold or EVPs. Save on hard costs while also saving on the administrative and operational costs of renting, training, setting up, and operating rented equipment. Plus, don't worry about the liability or compliance of your job - Precision Building Solutions is fully certified for rope access work and can evaluate your needs to ensure you are embarking on the most cost-effective solution.

Environmentally Friendly

Rope access jobs leave a minimal carbon footprint on the environment compared to traditional methods that require gas, oil, or electricity.

High Safety Standards

Rope access is known for high safety standards and low rates of workplace injuries. There are also The Precision Building Solutions team is fully certified:

• SPRAT (Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians) global Levels 1 through 3 to complete and supervise rope access work

• IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) global certification to complete rope access work

Our Service Areas

Precision Building Solutions proudly services the Niagara/St. Catharines and surrounding areas including Welland, Thorold, Pelham and Lincoln as well as the Greater Hamilton Area, Burlington, and Oakville. We specialize in rope access jobs for commercial and high-rise buildings including apartments, condos, and office buildings.

Get in Touch About Rope Access Work

If you have questions about a difficult-to-access or rope access job, we'd love to help. Simply fill out our contact form or call us at 613-770-7673 and Nelson will be in touch right away.