An improved scaffolding tie 1 for connecting a scaffolding tarpaulin 8 to a scaffolding pole 9 is disclosed. The tie 1 comprises an anchor 4 for anchoring the tie 1 to the scaffolding tarpaulin 8, an attachment portion 6 for attaching the tie 1 to a scaffolding pole 9 and a ligament 5. The ligament 5 is connected between the anchor 4 and the attachment portion 6. The ligament 5 is arranged, in use, to bias the anchor 4 and attachment portion 6 towards one another. The attachment portion 6 comprises a fastening means 2 arranged, in use, to form a loop around a scaffolding pole 9 to attach the attachment portion 6 thereto. The fastening means 2 comprises a ratchet mechanism 26 arranged to restrain against expansion of the loop but permit ratcheted contraction of the loop.

An improved scaffolding tie 1 for connecting a scaffolding tarpaulin 8 to a scaffolding pole 9 is disclosed. The tie 1 comprises an anchor 4 for anchoring the tie 1 to the scaffolding tarpaulin 8, an attachment portion 6 for attaching the tie 1 to a scaffolding pole 9 and a ligament 5. The ligament 5 is connected between the anchor 4 and the attachment portion 6. The ligament 5 is arranged, in use, to bias the anchor 4 and attachment portion 6 towards one another. The attachment portion 6 comprises a fastening means 2 arranged, in use, to form a loop around a scaffolding pole 9 to attach the attachment portion 6 thereto. The fastening means 2 comprises a ratchet mechanism 26 arranged to restrain against expansion of the loop but permit ratcheted contraction of the loop.

A tarpaulin apparatus and method for covering comprising a surface sheet having a plurality of sectioned pockets positioned at the corners of the tarpaulin apparatus. Each of the pockets are sized and adapted to accommodate weights that weigh down the tarpaulin and maintain its position when utilized to cover an object or pile. Each of the pockets have an interior and an opening that is secured by a set of hook and loop fasteners to help keep the weights within the sectioned pocket when the tarpaulin is in use. Also positioned at the edges of the surface sheet are a plurality of grommets through which the tarpaulin apparatus may be further secured with rope, twine, wire or other conventional form of line.

A tarpaulin apparatus and method for covering comprising a surface sheet having a plurality of sectioned pockets positioned at the corners of the tarpaulin apparatus. Each of the pockets are sized and adapted to accommodate weights that weigh down the tarpaulin and maintain its position when utilized to cover an object or pile. Each of the pockets have an interior and an opening that is secured by a set of hook and loop fasteners to help keep the weights within the sectioned pocket when the tarpaulin is in use. Also positioned at the edges of the surface sheet are a plurality of grommets through which the tarpaulin apparatus may be further secured with rope, twine, wire or other conventional form of line.

A clamp apparatus is used for securing one end of a flexible sheet spanning under tension across a building opening relative to a perimeter beam along the edge of the building opening. The clamp apparatus has a C-shaped channel body having (i) a first flange with a threaded bore therein to receive a bolt defining a first clamping jaw and (ii) a second flange defining an opposing second clamping jaw, whereby the clamp apparatus clamps a perimeter mounted flange of the flexible sheet onto a beam flange of the perimeter beam. C-shaped stiffener plates are mounted externally on the channel body, spaced apart from one another along the length of the channel body in perpendicular relation to the length to reinforce the clamp such that the clamp is able to withstand high wind forces acting on the tensioned sheet.

A weighted tarpaulin device for covering an article without moving due to wind or other environmental forces includes a tarpaulin with a plurality of pockets dispersed across a face of the tarpaulin. Each pocket is configured for holding a sandbag of a plurality of sandbags. The plurality of sandbags weigh the tarpaulin down when contained in the plurality of pockets.

A weighted tarpaulin device for covering an article without moving due to wind or other environmental forces includes a tarpaulin with a plurality of pockets dispersed across a face of the tarpaulin. Each pocket is configured for holding a sandbag of a plurality of sandbags. The plurality of sandbags weigh the tarpaulin down when contained in the plurality of pockets.

A device for raising a temporary wall to enclose an area includes a main body, a drive wheel attached centrally to the main body, a motor mounted on the main body and configured to drive the drive wheel, and a hook portion attached each end of the main body. Each hook portion has an arm member extending from the main body, a wheel support member extending from the arm member, the wheel support member extending substantially parallel to the main body, a wheel attached to the wheel support member on a surface facing the main body, and a depth adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a depth of the device by adjusting a length of the arm member. The device also includes a width adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a width of a gap between the wheel support members and a loop member attached to the main body.

A device for raising a temporary wall to enclose an area includes a main body, a drive wheel attached centrally to the main body, a motor mounted on the main body and configured to drive the drive wheel, and a hook portion attached each end of the main body. Each hook portion has an arm member extending from the main body, a wheel support member extending from the arm member, the wheel support member extending substantially parallel to the main body, a wheel attached to the wheel support member on a surface facing the main body, and a depth adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a depth of the device by adjusting a length of the arm member. The device also includes a width adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a width of a gap between the wheel support members and a loop member attached to the main body.

A weather resistant temporary wall system and method useful for forming a temporary barrier during building construction or renovation includes a series of modular wall panels that may be removably fit together in the size needed. The wall panels have complimentary shaped edge profiles that form a protective barrier against water penetration. The wall panels may be assembled on site in vertically stacked relationship between a pair of support posts which extend from floor to ceiling. The side edges of the wall panels have edge profiles that are complimentary in shape to the side edges of the support posts such that the panels may be removably attached to the support posts. The wall panels may further include a string reinforced polyethylene material for increased strength.