Staging Boards • 450mm & 600mm widths • slip-resistant surfaces • strong aluminium build • ideal for construction sites, access platforms, staging systems & temporary walkways • easy to position & secure
We offer lightweight aluminium staging boards in 450mm or 600mm widths. These sturdy working platforms are available in a variety of lengths: 2.4m, 3.05m, 3.65m, 4.2m, 4.8m, 5.4m, and 5.95m. For added safety, you can also select these access platforms with or without single or double-sided handrails. To find the perfect aluminium staging board for your project, simply use the drop-down menus below to choose the required sizes.
Collections are available Monday through Friday, subject to stock availability. We can also deliver nationwide, subject to minimum quantity orders and the distance you are from our yard in Aldingbourne, West Sussex.
We offer brand-new, lightweight aluminium staging boards in seven different lengths – 2.4m, 3.05m, 3.65m, 4.2m, 4.8m, 5.4m, and 5.95m with a choice of two widths – 450mm and 600mm. Constructed with an aluminium frame and non-slip marine plywood decking, each staging unit meets BS2037 standards, is class 1 certified, and supports up to 270kg. Suitable for use with scaffolding, towers, or builders’ trestles, these access boards are weather- and boil-proof, making them the ideal aluminium working platform for factories, offshore rigs, domestic properties, and construction sites when painting, repairs, rendering, and maintenance at height are required.
| Length | Width Options | Approx. Weight (450mm) | Approx. Weight (600mm) | Approx. Depth | Max Span / Notes |
| 2.4m access platform | 450mm or 600mm platforms | 13.0kg | ~18kg | ~70mm | Shortest option |
| 3.05m access platform | 450mm or 600mm platforms | ~16kg | ~21kg | ~70mm | |
| 3.65m access platform | 450mm or 600mm platforms | ~19kg | ~24kg | ~70mm | |
| 4.2m access platform | 450mm or 600mm platforms | ~21kg | ~27kg | ~70mm | |
| 4.8m access platform | 450mm or 600mm platforms | ~29kg | ~37kg | ~90–100mm | Popular choice |
| 5.4m access platform | 450mm or 600mm platforms | ~33kg | – | ~95–100mm | |
| 5.95m access platform | 450mm or 600mm platforms | ~33kg | ~47kg | ~100mm | Longest option |
A staging board is a robust access platform designed for tasks at height, commonly used for construction, maintenance, and renovation work. It provides a stable aluminium surface for workers to stand on while performing activities such as painting, repairs, or rendering.
Staging boards are made from lightweight aluminium frames with durable marine plywood decks. They’re wider (typically 450–600mm) and come as an all-in-one, ready-to-use working platform, ideal for building and DIY tasks. Scaffolding boards, by contrast, are narrower timber planks (usually 2250mm wide) designed to form the decking on a full scaffold structure. You’ll also need scaffold tubes and fittings to create a complete, safe access platform.
Comparison Table
Feature | Staging Boards (Aluminium) | Traditional Scaffold Boards |
Material | Aluminium frame + marine plywood | Timber planks |
Width | 450mm or 600mm | Typically narrower (~225–300mm) |
Setup | All-in-one platform | Requires tubes/fittings |
Weight | Lightweight (~13–45kg) | Heavier as multiple boards are needed |
Load Capacity | 270kg | Varies |
Best For | Trestles, towers, quick access | Full scaffolding decks |
Handrails | Optional single/double | Separate guardrails needed |
The table above summarises the main differences. For more context, examples, and safety guidance, see our dedicated comparison guide.
Our staging boards are available in seven platform lengths: 2.4m, 3.05m, 3.65m, 4.2m, 4.8m, 5.4m, and 5.95m with a choice of two different widths: 450mm and 600mm.
Staging boards are the ideal access platform for painting, plastering, electrical work, roofing, gutter cleaning, replacing soffits and fascias, window replacement, cladding, music events, fairs, and festivals, and much more. These aluminium access platforms are suitable for a wide range of settings, including factories, offshore rigs, domestic properties, and construction sites.
These access boards can be safely supported by tube-and-fitting scaffolding, mobile access towers, or builders’ trestles to create a safe working platform.
Staging boards are constructed with a lightweight aluminium frame and a non-slip marine plywood decking for added safety and durability.
You have two platform width choices: 450mm or 600mm.
The longest aluminium staging board we sell is 5.95 metres.
The shortest aluminium staging board is 2.4 metres.
The weight varies depending on length and width:
Please note that all weights are approximate.
Yes, staging boards are sometimes referred to as Youngman platforms, aluminium stagings or access boards.
Yes, staging boards are designed to be compatible with builders’ trestles as well as with steel scaffolds and aluminium access towers.
It’s straightforward; all you need to do is place the aluminium staging securely on the compatible supports, ensuring it is level and stable before use, before adding any guardrails if required. However, you should always follow safety guidelines and check for any damage before installation.
Yes, we sell handrail systems for our aluminium staging boards to increase safety when working at height. Please use the dropdown menu above or ask our team for further information.
A standard handrail system comprises vertical posts, horizontal rails (made of aluminium tubing), and secure fixings for attachment to the staging platform.
