Warehouse Mezzanine: What is it?
A warehouse mezzanine floor system is an elevated floor/platform that is installed in-between the floor and the ceiling. Most of the time these steel structures are free-standing and can be dismantled and moved with relative ease. Industrial mezzanines are normally composed of steel (carbon or stainless). The flooring will vary based on the specific application, but it is often made of steel (bar grate, metal decking, etc), wood product finished floor or b-decking. Mezzanines can also be designed to accommodate a concrete flooring surface. Mezzanine systems in a warehouse environment are an effective way to increase storage and/or workspace by allowing you to utilize the unused vertical space that already exists in your facility. After the mezzanine is constructed, the space beneath it is also accessible and can be used for storage or other purposes. There are a few different types of mezzanines to choose from, but steel structural is the most common in warehouses.
Benefits of Using a Mezzanine in Your Warehouse
Storage is Not an Issue, A big problem facing distribution centers and manufacturing plants is outgrowing your facility. If you have a business with a production line, or you have a lot of shipping and receiving going on, storage space is crucial. If you’ve been in your facility for any length of time, you know how much of a challenge keeping up with space demands can be. A warehouse mezzanine is an easy way to add storage space. And don’t brush it off as a band-aid — you can add a great amount of space with a mezzanine, which can keep you in your current warehouse or distribution center for years longer.
Stay in Your Current Location
Space constraints may have you thinking that relocating to a bigger building or adding on to your current is your only option. Well, with the help of a mezzanine professional, you can have a mezzanine designed and customized for your warehouse and forget about the rest. The cost of the system pales in comparison to moving your entire business elsewhere or having to build on to your existing facility.
If you’re looking for a flexible, generally painless and cost-effective solution to your storage woes, you should definitely consider a mezzanine. The different applications in which it can be used are vast. If you find yourself on a somewhat tight budget and you’re worried that even going this route may not be affordable enough, there are plenty of vendors that offer used mezzanines — so that may be an option to explore. Take your business to the next level!
