Mezzanine floors is essentially a term for when a steel structure is raised to create an additional level of flooring. This can be used for a wide range of uses, from storage and production to office and retail. Mezzanine floors are a wonderful way to make the most of any extra height that is available within a facility. It increases floor space and means you no longer need to move your business to larger premises.
As mezzanine floors offer flexibility, you can achieve a variety of spaces on each level to suit your requirements. As the structure is only semi-permanent, it can be dismantled if you need to relocate to another building in the future or to another area within the same facility. What is important, however, is knowing what a mezzanine floor can be used for.
Industrial Mezzanine Floors
Industrial mezzanine floors are an extremely versatile way of creating additional floor space on a production environment. They tend to feature a combination of storage space, production space, and/or office space. The possibilities of industrial mezzanine floors are endless. The key to designing an extremely effective industrial mezzanine floor is to be clear on what its purpose shall be.
Mezzanine Floors and Storage
Many facilities tend to struggle with storage space, especially when the racking you have is not suitable for the area it is being stored in or when shelving layouts must vary on each level. They offer the ultimate flexibility for your storage requirements. This enables any combination of shelving, long-span or block stacking.
You can even incorporate pallet gates. This will enable the safe movement of goods between both of the levels. It will also prevent operators from accidentally falling if they happen to be working on the raised level. Finally, you can add conveyor systems into your projects. These require a consistent movement of boxed good s or cartons.
Mezzanine Floors for Production Space
Many manufacturing companies face the challenge of getting the most out of their production space. A mezzanine floor, however, can often provide the floor space that is desperately needed. All this can be done without the need to relocate the business to larger premises.
Depending on the nature of the machinery, as well as the equipment that is to be located on the mezzanine floor, the steelwork may need to be up-rated. The column grid may also need to be reduced in order to provide the additional loading capacity.
Mezzanine Floors for Office Space
If you are looking to create additional office space, then you cannot go wrong with a mezzanine floor. This is particularly the case with industrial units and car showrooms. This can minimise the floor space that is required for office space while getting the most out of the production area. Or, it could provide a secure storage facility to ground level. Mezzanine floors are also useful for providing contemporary offices, meeting rooms and board rooms with glass partitioning.
Mezzanine Floors in Retail
Mezzanine floors have proved themselves to be a popular choice for retail outlets. This is particularly the case in retail parks where the buildings are often new and formulaic. Be adding a mezzanine floor, the retail space is then increased on a dramatic scale. This means more shelf space is maximised, and in return, so are profits.
Thanks to the mezzanine floor having unlimited design possibilities, they can be tailored to for in with an integral feature of the building. This will make the overall look of the building feel completely seamless. What’s more, thanks to the semi-permanent nature of the mezzanine, they can be dismantled with ease. This can be done as and when required.
Contact Monarch Shelving Ltd
If you would like to get the most out of your warehouse space through the use of new or used mezzanine floors, then look no further. Monarch Shelving Ltd is here for all your warehouse storage solutions, from mezzanine floors to pallet racking. Get in touch for more information.
