Named from the Italian mezzanine, a mezzanine floor refers to an intermediate floor that’s constructed in a building. Mezzanines are mostly used as semi-permanent structures when storage space is needed, but they can also be permanent structures. Typically, mezzanine floors don’t extend over the whole footprint of the ground floor space, even though they can, and they are usually a secondary construction that’s installed after the original construction of a warehouse.
The purpose of installing a mezzanine floor is to use the space more efficiently when the required head-height is available. You will find that mezzanine floors are used for a variety of functions, such as warehouses, offices, factories, workshops and storage. These floors can be constructed in single as well as multiple tiers and are designed with the highest standards of safety in mind.
There are a number of benefits that mezzanine floors can offer, particularly to businesses, due to which they have become quite popular nowadays. First and foremost, they are the perfect way to get more value per square foot and they provide the room for catering to any business requirement. Secondly, since they are independent structures, they are not tied into the fabric of the building, which makes them extremely flexible. They can be designed around the existing floor plan, which means you can have something specific to your needs.
The best thing about having a mezzanine floor is that it can literally double the capacity of your building, whether you are looking for more office space to expand your team, or need it for housing more equipment. As opposed to traditional construction, mezzanine floors can be installed around your operations, so your business can continue functioning. Last, but not the least, opting for a mezzanine floor can help you save on moving and relocation, or additional warehousing and storage costs.