Mezzanines Flooring: An Intro

Mezzanines Floors are semi permanent formation which when built within an existing building make a new floor level between a roof and the existing floor. They are mostly inexpensive way of creating added space in an existing building. If one requires enlarging their business and the expenses of extending or relocating their premises appear to be too expensive. A mezzanine floor might be the solution to the answer by doubling-up the existing floor area.

Mezzanines could have several applications they could be used for storing raised storage platforms, working areas, plant support structures, fabricating areas, retail areas and office areas. There is no edge to the flexibility of mezzanine systems and it is a very reasonable way of possibly doubling up the functional floor area.

Mezzanine floors are not only a reasonable solution for extension but could also be a great way to merge a business into smaller and more affordable premises by making full usage of the obtainable space. If you presently operate out of two sites why not look in to the probability of bringing the two operations jointly into one with the introduction of a mezzanine floor to give the added required floor space.

Things to regard before purchasing a Mezzanine Floor

Available Headroom

The most significant consideration for any mezzanine floor is accessible headroom. Usually an existing minimum roof height of almost 4.500m would be the minimum obligation to attain appropriate headroom at both first floor and ground levels.

Loading

Mezzanines floor is designed for outfitting client requirements but also in agreement with the loading requirements of the BRE Digest 437 and Building Regulations. Mezzanine loadings start from 2.5kn/m2 (250kg/m2) for light offices with no panels and augment to some tremendously heavy loadings for specialist operations, though a common design loading would be in the section of 5kn/m2 (500kg/m2) which is appropriate for most applications. Additional consideration must be given for the amount of permissible deflection or bounce in the design. Mezzanines are usually light weight structures that permit deflection in its design; this could on the other hand be reduced by lessening the deflection limits in the design. One thing which must be noted well before availing or going in for Mezzanine flooring is that the cheaper mezzanine floors normally have more deflection or bounce.

Use

The usage of mezzanine floors is tremendously important as this would affect the execution of the demands of building regulations. If the mezzanine floor is to be utilized as a working space or used for trading purposes consideration must be made for fitting access for disabled persons in agreement with Part M of the building regulations.