The Benefits of a Mezzanine Floor
A mezzanine floor is an additional floor structure that is built within an existing building space. They are commonly used to create additional usable workspace within a building without major structural alterations needed. They are versatile structures that can be customised to provide valuable floorspace and can be often found used in warehouse, factory, retail and office buildings. Mezzanines can be single-level or multi-level, depending on the height of the building and the space requirements.
Benefits of mezzanine floors include:
- A low-cost solution to create extra floor space within existing buildings, without the need for expensive expansions or changes to the structure.
- Unlocks your building’s potential by turning unused headroom into valuable floor space.
- Mezzanines are a quick and easily installed solution to meet your needs, with minimal disruption to your business.
- Safety features such as guardrails, handrails and non-slip surfaces are typically included ensuring a safe working environment for your employees.
Common Uses of a Mezzanine Floor
NSI are able to design and install all types of mezzanine floors for businesses located across the UK.
- Storage Mezzanines to create additional storage within a warehouse, industrial facility, retail store or distribution centre. Mezzanines can include shelving and pallet racking systems to allow businesses to maximise vertical storage space.
- Warehouse Mezzanines to maximise vertical space by creating additional storage, to accommodate office areas or to establish elevated platforms for order picking and packing.
- Production Mezzanines to expand production areas in manufacturing facilities. They help to accommodate assembly lines, or house machinery and equipment.
- Retail Mezzanines allow increased display space to showcase merchandise or create elevated viewing areas for customers.
- Office Mezzanines are used to create extra office space within commercial buildings, retail spaces and manufacturing facilities.
- Garage Mezzanines are installed in workshops, garages and automotive facilities to create extra workspace for vehicle repairs and maintenance work.
- Gym Mezzanines are used in recreation and leisure buildings to create additional space for fitness classes, sports activities or seating spectators.
Mezzanine Floor Installation Across the UK
Saving the hassle and expense of relocation or extension makes mezzanine floors a very cost-effective solution. Warehouse mezzanines are also very flexible as they can be altered, extended and multi-tiered as your requirements change over time.
At NSI Projects, based in Lancashire, we bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in mezzanine floor design and installation. Our team of experts understands the intricacies of space utilisation and workflow optimisation. We work closely with our clients to assess their specific requirements and tailor our mezzanine floor solutions to meet their unique needs.
With over 45 years helping businesses to solve their warehouse and office fit-outs needs, you can trust our expertise to guide you to get the most out of your building.
For a competitively priced mezzanine floor design or installation why not give our team a call on 0800 027 066 or fill out our contact form below.
Mezzanine Floor Safety
At NSI Projects, safety is paramount to our mezzanine projects. Our project managers hold qualifications in either SMSTS or NEBOSH. We are proudly accredited by Safecontractor, SEMA, ISO 45001 and ConstructionLine for our commitment to safety excellence.
As part of the mezzanine floor design, we will ensure all safety considerations regarding the building and floor will be thoroughly addressed. These considerations include weight loading, corrosion resistance, safety barriers, railings, partitions, and fire protection.
To find out more information, please visit our health and safety page.
NSI Projects Mezzanines offer
Get a free, no obligation site survey and quote to show you what will work best for your premises.
Our design team produces CAD designs, incorporating the full requirements of building regulations and safe means of escape. We’ll then go on to submit all the paperwork for the Building Control Regulations approval on your behalf.
We use only professional, approved installation teams with safety paramount and causing minimal disruption to your operations.
Mezzanine Floor Design
Arguably the most important part of a mezzanine project is the mezzanine floor design. This is where the initial requirements, mezzanine floor loadings, specifications and budget are all determined.
Mezzanine Office
Installing a mezzanine office could be your ideal cost-effective solution for office expansion.
Industrial Stairs
Industrial stairs are designed for easy access to mezzanine platforms. At NSI we strive to deliver steel mezzanine stairs of the highest quality.
Mezzanine Floor Fire Protection
Whether or not mezzanine floors will need to be fire rated to the underside depends on the intended use of the mezzanine floor.
Mezzanine Pallet Gate
A mezzanine pallet gate is an essential safety item which should be used to protect personnel.
Mezzanine Floor Goods Lift
Our mezzanine floor goods lift is the perfect unit for those needing to lift and lower big products in-between levels. Heavy loads of up to 2000kg are moved with absolutely no fuss and at a low cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
The need for fire rating depends on the intended use of the mezzanine floor. If the floor is designated for storage, automated storage, or maintenance purposes, it may not require fire rating. However, for any other use, fire rating is necessary under the following conditions:
- The floor area exceeds 400m2.
- Any edge is in excess of 20 linear metres.
- The size of the mezzanine floor is more than 50% of the room it is installed in.
- More than 3 people will be working on the floor simultaneously.
Mezzanine floors are designed to accommodate various loads based on British Standard load table classifications:
- Light weight use: 4.8Kn/m2 (480kg per square metre).
- Medium weight use: 7.32Kn/m2 (732kg per square metre).
- Heavy weight use: 9.6Kn/m2 (960kg per square metre).
For precise load considerations, it is recommended to consult with one of our expert representatives who can provide tailored advice based on specific requirements.
The simple answer is yes, mezzanine flooring requires building regulations approval.
NSI Projects with its expertise in mezzanine floor installations, will handle the whole process on your behalf.
The approval process typically takes around 48 hours, ensuring a smooth and compliant installation, but this can differ with specific projects, contact one of our team for more details.
For internal mezzanine floors, 38mm thick high-density flooring grade chipboard is the standard choice. However, if the floor is exposed to liquids, steel plate can be used. External mezzanine floors, which face the challenges of weather exposure, should use galvanized steel plate, or galvanized open mesh to prevent rusting.
Mezzanine floors offer a versatile solution for space optimisation, but it’s essential to address key considerations such as fire ratings, weight capacities, building regulations, and floor decking options. NSI Projects are experts in mezzanine floor installations and can ensure your project complies with regulations and meets your specific needs.
Mezzanine Floors Gallery
Huboo Mezzanine Floor Installation
Huboo is a fulfilment company based in Bristol that provides storage and pick/pack services for e-commerce businesses from their UK & European Union fulfilment centres. NSI Projects designed a bespoke mezzanine floor for the warehouse that would meet Huboo’s present and future operational requirements.
NSI Projects is a trading name of Northern Storage and Interiors Ltd.
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