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Strongboy hire
Everything you need to know about Strongboy hire
Overview
Strongboy Hire for Masonry Wall Support Above Openings
The Strongboy masonry support bracket that fits onto acrow prop to support brick and block walls above openings during lintel installation provides a reliable solution for wall opening support, lintel installation, door and window enlargement, load-bearing wall alteration, chimney works. Each unit features steel blade plate, prop clamp bracket, hardened steel fins and load-rated welded assembly designed for long-term reliability in British conditions, making this hire ideal for both commercial and residential applications throughout the United Kingdom.
Construction and Design
- Blade inserts into horizontal mortar bed joint above proposed opening in British brick and block
- Clamps onto standard acrow prop size 0 to 3 for vertical load transfer to floor
- Rated working load per pair with engineer calculation for specific wall construction
- Blade depth suits standard 100mm and 140mm British block and brick leaf thickness
- Multiple strongboy pairs spaced per structural engineer drawing along opening width
- Quick insertion after careful mortar joint selection without removing whole courses
Safety Standards
- Structural engineer design mandatory—strongboy spacing and prop size specified per wall load
- Never exceed rated blade load—two strongboys do not double single prop capacity without engineer approval
- Blade must fully penetrate outer leaf and bear on solid masonry—not into soft mortar alone
- Prop and strongboy must be installed before any masonry removal below blade line
- Party Wall Act notification may apply when strongboy used on shared British boundary walls
Hire online with delivery and collection included across the United Kingdom. No trade account needed.
Perfect for builders, structural alteration specialists, restoration contractors, competent trades on engineer-specified projects who require reliable, safe and efficient equipment for their projects across the United Kingdom.
General Specification
Technical Specifications
Built with steel blade plate, prop clamp bracket, hardened steel fins and load-rated welded assembly ensuring maximum reliability for UK hire projects. The design incorporates proven engineering principles for maximum stability and safety during operation in British work environments.
Construction Features
- Blade inserts into horizontal mortar bed joint above proposed opening in British brick and block
- Clamps onto standard acrow prop size 0 to 3 for vertical load transfer to floor
- Rated working load per pair with engineer calculation for specific wall construction
- Blade depth suits standard 100mm and 140mm British block and brick leaf thickness
- Multiple strongboy pairs spaced per structural engineer drawing along opening width
- Quick insertion after careful mortar joint selection without removing whole courses
Safety Standards
- Structural engineer design mandatory—strongboy spacing and prop size specified per wall load
- Never exceed rated blade load—two strongboys do not double single prop capacity without engineer approval
- Blade must fully penetrate outer leaf and bear on solid masonry—not into soft mortar alone
- Prop and strongboy must be installed before any masonry removal below blade line
- Party Wall Act notification may apply when strongboy used on shared British boundary walls
General
- Product: Strongboy
- Category: Decorating & finishing — Supports
- Delivery: UK-wide kerbside delivery
- Hire includes delivery, collection, Hire Shield and VAT
Key Features
Product Features
Designed with the professional user in mind, the strongboy delivers reliable performance for projects across the United Kingdom.
Key Features
- Standard British method for supporting masonry above window and door enlargement openings
- Pairs with hired acrow props as complete temporary works kit for wall removal
- Blade system avoids need for needle beam scaffold on single-leaf opening works
- Hire quantity per engineer drawing for typical 2 to 4 metre opening widths
- Essential accessory on National Tool Hire prop hire for structural alteration customers
- Faster setup than traditional timber needle and trestle on standard British cavity walls
Applications
- Kitchen extension load-bearing wall opening for steel beam installation
- Window enlargement support on British brick facade renovation
- Garage door widening structural preparation on detached property
- Chimney breast retention support during fireplace removal works
- Commercial shop front opening creation in converted British retail units
- Internal office doorway creation in load-bearing block partition
- Barn conversion new aperture support in stone and brick agricultural buildings
- Party wall opening works on Victorian terrace structural alteration
Hire Benefits
- Flexible hire periods from one day upwards across the United Kingdom
- Delivery and collection included in every hire price
- Hire Shield damage cover for peace of mind on British sites
- No trade account needed — book online 24/7
- Next-day delivery available throughout Britain
- Professional-grade equipment maintained and safety-checked before every hire
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