Facade Scaffold Calculator | How Many Sets? Bill of Materials
Facade scaffold calculator: facade area (≈10 m²/set), set count or continuous bay × level for panels, ledgers, diagonals, planks, base jacks, starters, side rails and ladders. Espada facade scaffold take-off.
How is facade scaffold calculated?
An Espada sellable set is one bay × one level BOM (2 panels, 2 ledgers, 1 diagonal, 2 planks, 4 base jacks, 2 starters, 2 side rails; no ladder). Project packages use about 10 m² facade per set. Shared standards on continuous facades are calculated in bay × level mode.
Steps
- Enter facade area (m²), set count, or bay × level.
- Review set equivalent and the parts list.
- Optionally send the result to a quote.
Parts per set
Sellable one-bay × one-level kit contents:
| Part | Qty / set |
|---|---|
| Panel | 2 |
| Ledger | 2 |
| Diagonal | 1 |
| Plank | 2 |
| Base jack | 4 |
| Starter | 2 |
| Side rail | 2 |
| Ladder | 0 |
Formula
Sets ≈ area_m² / 10 (rounded up for order); parts = 1-set BOM × N. Continuous facade: cells = bays × levels; panels = (bays+1) × levels; ledgers = cells × 2; base jacks = (bays+1) × 2; starters = bays+1. Example: 100 m² → 10 sets; 3 bays × 2 levels → 6 cell equivalent with shared standards.
Practical tips
- Area / set is for project packages; real coverage varies with facade geometry.
- Ladders are not in the single-set BOM; they appear on multi-level continuous runs.
- Wall ties and toe boards are added from the drawing.
- Shared standards on continuous facades use less material than sets × N.
Application note
Results are guidance only. Statics, anchors, crane access and logistics are confirmed with the quote and site engineer. There is no fixed price list.
Building cost and slab formwork
After facade-scaffold take-off, open official building cost or slab formwork support tools:
Frequently asked questions
How many m² does one facade-scaffold set cover?
Project packages use about 10 m² facade per set (100 sets ≈ 1000 m²). Real coverage can vary with facade geometry.
What is in one set?
2 panels, 2 ledgers, 1 diagonal, 2 planks, 4 base jacks, 2 starters, 2 side rails. No ladder in the set BOM.
What is bay × level mode for?
Shared standards on a continuous facade. Example 3 bays × 2 levels: panels and jacks come out below cell count.
When are ladders added?
Zero on a single set. On two or more continuous levels they are counted for access.