If you have an industrial business and you are having problem with the space, it is about time to gain your space. Adding more space can be considered as an important decision for even the most experienced building owner or warehouse manager.
A mezzanine is a steel structure that increases a second or third floor level inside a facility and thereby doubles or triples the existing space. These systems solve a variety of space problems. Mezzanines can be installed inside manufacturing and processing plants, retail stores, office buildings, industrial plants, warehouses, distribution centers, institutions, schools and universities, government facilities, and more.
As you can see, many businesses nowadays are already increasingly turning to mezzanines for utilizing unused vertical space. Some of the businesses are more likely to use multilevel mezzanines that can be used for storage, work space, locker rooms, record rooms and offices. These systems are really cost effective option worth exploring because of being the cheaper way to add new effective spaces.
There are a number of mezzanine options depending upon the intended use. The types of the mezzanines most of the warehouses or businesses are using include the free-standing mezzanines which consist of structural and steel mezzanines; rack-supported mezzanines which is also known as the catwalk; integrated mezzanines that have a concrete floor and offer the highest load-bearing capabilities; and the shelving-supported mezzanines that are accessible from all four sides and ideal for order picking operations.
When you are selecting and installing a mezzanine floor in the warehouse, you need to consider various aspects which include the following:
- The ability of the ground or flooring system to take the load of the mezzanine columns.
- Conformation with local building codes and having the necessary permits.
- The heaviest load points.
- Intended use and the capacity needed.
- The budgets or the cost for having a custom mezzanine to existing floor and workflow if the modular mezzanine will not be suitable.
- The flooring and the decking options.
- Easy movement of workers and the materials as well as the optimized layout for utilizing the space.
To look for a mezzanine Houston service, consult Material Storage Systems, Inc. at (800) 881-6750 for more details and updates you may interested in for your mezzanine installation project.
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