MEZZANINE FLOORS

These structures are ingeniously designed to optimize unused vertical space, creating additional areas both above and below.

 

A mezzanine floor serves as an intermediate, suspended platform that can be installed between two main levels of a building or between the floor and ceiling.

 

They are particularly prevalent in industrial environments, where high ceilings allow for their semi-permanent, freestanding designs.

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There are numerous key components that make up a mezzanine floor. These components include:

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• Primary beams – the main support of the mezzanine, stretching across the columns.

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• Purlins/joists – the fixing points for the decking that stretch between the primary beams.

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• Columns – designed to support the primary beams in upholding the mezzanine and distributing the weight evenly.

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• Decking – the flooring of the mezzanine, of which there are numerous different types available to suit your application. 

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There are also various ancillaries that may be required to assist with the operation of the mezzanine floor. These might include:

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• Hand Rails – help to secure the open edges of the mezzanine.

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• Staircases – needed to provide access to the mezzanine floor. They come in various different designs according to the use of the mezzanine floor – however the type of staircase needed will be determined by the UK Building Regulations and is often dependant on number of people, travel distance and fire safety.

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• Pallet gates – often used in industrial environments, pallet gates help in the process of loading and unloading materials on to the mezzanine floor.

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• Fire Protection – with fire protection being a requirement in all instances except for where the mezzanine floor is used for storage, the appropriate fire protection will be applied to the design accordingly.