The “Boom” is a technology first developed by John Tiedemann in 1953. The idea came to him when the cost of scaffolding was too high for most churches to afford. He designed an out-rigger system that many thought would fail. With his determination, a boom was built on top of a 1947 “Willie’s” Jeep that also anchors the out-rigger for stability. This portable system is still in use today.
The Benefits of Boom Technology
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1. The cost of the total project is reduced significantly because there is no third party involved in scaffolding rental, erection or dismantling process. | 1. The cost of scaffolding alone from rental with erection and dismantling charges is usually more than the cost of painting the entire church with an aerial lift. |
2. Easily enters a church passing most double doors at a width of 40 inches. | 2. Scaffolding is large and bulky, usually causing damage to the building upon entering and exiting. |
3. The boom is compact and can easily be stored for weekends. | 3. Drastically reduces available seating space and many times cuts off key areas in churches because of its shape and size. |
4. Can be set up and taken down and moved in less than 5 minutes or put in and taken out of a church the same day. | 4. Large-scale scaffolding is usually rented for long periods of time. The erection and dismantling is a longer and more disruptive process. |
5. Overall weight is low compared to large amounts of scaffolding. | 5. The weight of large amounts of scaffolding is high and may be dangerous for older structures to support. |
6. Can be operated by as few as two workmen, thus cutting cost. | 6. Erection and dismantling is an inconvenient, time-consuming and labor-intensive process. |
7. Has great versatility of motion, height and easy maneuverability. | 7. Once the scaffolding is erected, it is stagnant with no maneuverability. |
8. The boom runs on a standard 15 amp, 110 outlet. There are no dangerous gasoline powered engines or fumes. | 8. The risk of injury is greatly increased with scaffolding due to possible falling debris and blocked exit pathways. |
9. The boom is self-propelled and moves on rubber tires with an equal weight distribution outrigger system that is designed so no pews have to be removed. It will not damage expensive flooring or woodwork. | 9. Scaffolding is bulky, heavy and inconvenient. It generally runs a much greater risk of damaging pews and floors during the erection and dismantling process. |
10. Using the boom makes the working church atmosphere more pleasant and professional with no visual obstructions. | 10. Scaffolding is disruptive and aesthetically unpleasant to the general public. |
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