Types of Mezzanines

10 Types of Mezzanines

Have you ever stayed awake all night wondering what types of mezzanine are out there? Don't worry, you are not the only one! We here at Industrial Storage Solutions created a list of mezzanine types!

1. Free Standing (Structural)

This type of mezzanine is built for an open feel and allows for high customization. The way this type of mezzanine was made also allows for plumbing and electrical access. This system is built with heavy steel, much heavier than other types of mezzanines. This high weight causes the biggest drawback for free standing mezzanines, high shipping costs. Another drawback of the free-standing mezzanine is the higher dead loads and rougher finish. 

2. Building Supported

Mezzanine system supported by a building structure or platform. This type of mezzanine can be built if the building is designed to support additional loads. Another way this mezzanine can be built is if it's supported partly by the building and partly by columns. 

3. Rack Supported 

The combination of a mezzanine and pallet racks. Pallet racks act as support for the mezzanine. This type of mezzanine is used for its high storage space and efficiency.
Another name for this mezzanine is pallet rack mezzanine. 

4. Shelving Supported 

Combining a mezzanine with heavy duty shelving. This type of mezzanine uses standard components of shelving for support. They come in two standard styles, deck-over, and dual level shelving. Deck-over provides an unrestricted work area perfect for office space and large item storage. Dual level shelving is used for its high-density storage. 

5. Cold Rolled

Mezzanine using cold rolled steel for support. This material has two major benefits over hot rolled or structural mezzanines. The first is that the steel material is much lighter and less expensive to ship. Second, cold rolled steel can be pre-galvanized. Pre-galvanized is much more cost effective than hot dipped galvanized. The drop backs of cold roll mezzanine are limited column spacing and inability to store high live loads.

6. Aluminum

Mezzanine structures built using aluminum. This type of mezzanine is impervious to rust, simple to
wash, can be safely immersed, and very light weight. It is so light that many mobile workstations are made of aluminum. 

7. Fiberglass

High-quality fiberglass reinforced plastic is used to make this mezzanine. There are situations where normal materials won't cut it. That's when fiberglass comes in. This type of mezzanine is corrosion resistant, RF transparent, lightweight, strong, are electrically and thermally nonconductive. The drawbacks of this type of mezzanine are high cost and more "give" than steel. 

8. Office Mezzanines

Office(s) built on top of a mezzanine system. Used to expand warehouse storage and office space at
the fraction of the cost of new construction. Below the mezzanine offers long and short term storage space. They are a great way to increase security, production, and safety. 

9. Multi-Tier Mezzanine

Multi-tier mezzanines offer higher storage capacity than standard mezzanines. Mezzanines like these
come in two tier, three tier, and higher. Many large warehouses use this type of system. This type of system provides safety barriers, full fire protection, and access to equipment.

10. Stainless Steel

This type of system is made of stainless steel. It is a perfect fit for areas prone to chemicals and
exposure to moisture. The mezzanine is highly rust-resistant, easy to clean and sanitize. It is perfect for the food industry. These types of mezzanines are expensive to build and transport. 

If you have any questions about mezzanines or warehouse storage equipment call Industrial Storage Solutions at 909-793-5914. We can help you solve your storage problems.