While OSHA some wood scaffolding boards are for scaffolding, aside from purchasing lumbers and aluminium pipes beforehand, there are other "Lumber and pipe-like" components that have to be considered. Irrespective of materials, below are the important elements of the scaffolding.

Standard is a lengthy pipe which links the weight of the scaffold directly to ground level. The length of the scaffolding should be run by the length of the pipe. This will aid in the distribution of the weights to the standards. Ledgers are connecting pipes that is placed horizontally to the standards. The function of ledgers is to provide additional support to the standards in the distribution of weights. Ledger and standards are partners in the said function. Transoms are located in a right angle position on top of the ledger pipes. Though they provide support to the standards and ledgers, transoms have two forms with their own function.

Transoms that aid in the distribution of weight by holding the standards are main transoms. Main transom obtain further support from the intermediate transoms which are located alongside the main transoms. Apart from the tree main support elements, braces are also an important reinforcement to scaffolding.

While OSHA approved wood scaffolding boards, there is no problem considering wood and aluminium scaffolding braces. Braces may come with a variety of type such as cross braces, fade and extension couplers. Cross braces are placed diagonally between the positions of the ledgers. The problem of swaying falls under the task of the facade braces which are rigidly attached to the scaffold. Couplers connect other elements and it has several types.

Right-angle coupler serves as connector for the main three supportive elements. If there is a need to support a scaffold board and must be linked to the ledger pipes or the standards, single-coupler or a putlog can serve as the connector. Swivel coupler is a must to use in other angle connection in the scaffolds.