Need more floor space in your warehouse? Before investing in costly expansions, consider a solution that can use the space you already have: mezzanine platforms.
If you have empty overhead space in your facility, a mezzanine platform can instantly double your floor space using this vertical space. These modular platforms act as a second story to provide additional storage capacity or room for other productive activities.
Read on to learn more about mezzanine platforms and their features and benefits. You can also check out more of our industrial storage solutions here.
Need more floor space in your warehouse? Before investing in costly expansions, consider a solution that can use the space you already have: mezzanine platforms.
If you have empty overhead space in your facility, a mezzanine platform can instantly double your floor space using this vertical space. These modular platforms act as a second story to provide additional storage capacity or room for other productive activities.
Read on to learn more about mezzanine platforms and their features and benefits. You can also check out more of our industrial storage solutions here.
Freestanding Mezzanine Platforms
The most common type is a mezzanine platform, also called a freestanding mezzanine or structural mezzanine. These industrial work platforms function like an additional story, consisting of a platform supported by columns and beams. Mezzanine platforms come with stairs, handrails, and other safety features. Warehouse mezzanine systems are used for work platforms, parts storage, office space, or additional production areas. (You can learn more about the different types of mezzanines, including catwalk and shelf-supported mezzanines, here.)
Mezzanine Platform Features and Design Options
When choosing a mezzanine platform, many design options are available to meet your specific requirements. We offer a wide selection of prefabricated mezzanine systems that comply with OSHA and IBC standards. We can also custom-design mezzanine platforms to meet your needs and comply with local codes and regulations. Some standard customization options are below.
Decking
Several different flooring options are available for your mezzanine platform. Decking options for prefab mezzanines include bar grating, perforated steel grating, anti-skid wood decking, and solid steel grating. Specialty decking options are available for custom mezzanines.
Stairs and Guardrails
Prefab mezzanines have stairs and handrails compliant with OSHA and IBC regulations. Modular and welded stair configurations are available. Mezzanine stairway configurations include straight (no landing), mid-landing, L-configuration, and U-configuration.
Lighting and Sprinklers
Fire codes require structural mezzanine platforms to be equipped with sprinklers and light fixtures beneath the platform. Check your local requirements for more information on fire code compliance.
Other Options
- Framing – construction options and column spacing vary based on dimensions, load capacity, and facility requirements
- Safety gates – forklift access gates available in hinged, sliding, pivot, and other configurations
- Single- or multi-level mezzanine platforms
- Integration with mezzanine lifts for efficiently transporting heavy loads to and from the storage platforms
Flexibility
Mezzanine platforms provide much more flexibility to your facility than the permanence of new construction. Mezzanines are modular and demountable, which means you can relocate them, remove them, or add on to them as your needs change. Mezzanines can be single- or multi-level, and they can be custom designed to meet your local regulations and the specific needs of your facility.
Plus, mezzanine platforms install quickly and cleanly. Economical prefab mezzanine systems assemble easily and are reconfigurable as needed. Adding floorspace to your facility has never been easier.
Reduced Costs
Installing a mezzanine platform can save you money in several ways. For facilities running out of floor space, mezzanine platforms eliminate the need for costly building expansions or purchasing off-site space. Increasing your floor space for storage and value-generating activities can improve efficiency and productivity for a quick return on investment. Visit our online store to see our industrial storage products.
Maximizing the usage of your available space with a mezzanine will make your operations more energy-efficient, further saving on costs. Plus, since mezzanines are not considered permanent building improvements, they have a 7-year tax depreciation rather than a 39-year depreciation.
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Contact Us for Mezzanine Platforms
Southwest Solutions Group® provides design and installation services for mezzanine systems for various industries. We will also provide a free consultation to determine your exact needs and specifications before the design begins. To learn more or to speak with a specialist, call us at 1-800-803-1083 or send us a message today.
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“The team at Southwest Solutions were nothing short of fantastic. First meeting with Craig, I received a customized design, in person, based on my office needs while still maintaining an efficient layout and being cost effective. Craig explained everything clearly, allowing me to understand that as modular mill-work, I would be able to move it if I ever changed offices, but without the added sales pressure to immediately make a decision. Once I had decided, I worked with Chris who assisted in picking out the finishes and scheduling the delivery and installation. The professionalism of Craig and Chris spoke volumes and I would highly recommend anyone looking to transform or fit-out an office to contact Southwest Solutions.”
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