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The Ultimate Guide to Mezzanine Floors 2020

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A mezzanine floor is the ideal solution when looking to increase storage or working space within environments such as offices, retail outlets, warehouses and factories.

Within these settings, mezzanine floors are utilised to maximise space by making use of unused overhead areas; negating the need to expand or purchase a new premises.

A mezzanine floor is a large investment for businesses, but can offer return on investment in the long run through improved efficiency and further utilisation of available space.

Read our ultimate mezzanine floor guide to find out everything you need to know about these space saving structures including benefits, what you need to consider, components, applications, and accessories.

What Is a Mezzanine Floor?

By definition, a mezzanine floor is an intermediate floor which is constructed between two permanent floors within a building; they are designed to cover a specific area of the floor space rather than its entirety.

Mezzanine floors are semi-permanent structure and can be dismantled and relocated as required, this makes a scalable solution for businesses that anticipate future growth or relocation.

Generally constructed of steel, mezzanine floors are extremely robust and durable. They can be utilised as a permanent floor for storage, extra space, offices or similar.

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Benefits of a Mezzanine Floor

A mezzanine floor can be a valuable addition to your space, offering several key benefits including:

  • Maximise space by utilising vertical space within the premises. Multi-tier structures can improve the utilisation of space even further.
  • Increase sales opportunities per square foot in sales environments.
  • Make use of unused space without costly expansions or relocations.
  • Adaptable and scalable to your business growth and needs.
  • The installation process is non disruptive and can be completed in as little as 5 days with zero downtime.
  • Once installed, a mezzanine floor will add value to your premises should you ever wish to sell.
  • Can be configured to provide a complete view of the working environment.
  • Can help improve organisation, stock control and picking times.

Components of a Mezzanine Floor

Whilst the exact components of a mezzanine floor will vary dependant on the application, typically mezzanine floors are made up of 5 key elements:

  • Base Plates – Typically constricted of steel, these base plates are bolted to the ground to ensure the mezzanine has solid foundations. The size and thickness of the plates will depend on the load requirement of the mezzanine.
  • Support Columns – These columns are designed to support the structure and distribute the load equally across it. They can be configured flexibly to suit the layout of the floor below.
  • Primary Beams – The beams run across the columns of the structure and the primary support. The thickness of these beams will depend on the load requirements.
  • Floor Purlins – Otherwise known as the secondary beams, they span between the primary beams and are the fixing points for the decking above.
  • Decking – The decking is the floor of the structure. There are a range of different decking options to suit all requirements including non-slip and wear resistant.
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Planning  for a Mezzanine Floor

If you are in the early stages of planning for a mezzanine floor, there are a number of considerations you should be aware of.

  1. In some cases, planning permission will be required to erect a mezzanine floor.
  2. Mezzanine floors will also require building regulations approval.
  3. If your mezzanine floor is used as a permanent work area or exceeds 400m2, it must be fire rated as per the UK Building Regulations.
  4. Where the floor is being used by the public, the stairs and handrail must be suitable for public use.
  5. Dependant on the purpose of the space and the load it will bear, the structure may differ in terms of beam size and support columns.
  6. To prevent injury, handrails with a top and mid rail and toe boards should be installed.
  7. Under the Construction Products Regulation, all steel structures must have the CE mark to ensure quality and safety, this includes mezzanine floors.

At BSE UK, we take care of every aspect of your project to ensure that your mezzanine floor has approval and is a safe environment for employees and the public.

Typical Mezzanine Floor Applications

Mezzanine floors are extremely versatile as the space created can be utilised for almost any purpose, mezzanine floors are a popular solution in the warehousing, retail, leisure, automotive, automation, hospitality and manufacturing industries.

The space created by a mezzanine floor can be utilised for several purposes, common applications include office space, storage and stockrooms, gyms, new working areas reception areas, showrooms, breakout rooms, reception areas, washrooms and much more.

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Mezzanine Floors Accessories

Mezzanine floor ancillaries can be used to develop the structure for a specific purpose or enhance its safety, accessories often fitted to mezzanines include:

  • Staircases – Staircases offer fast access to the mezzanine, they are available in a range of styles and configurations to suit the requirement.
  • Pallet Gates – Pallet gates offer a safe access point for loading and unloading to and from the mezzanine without putting workers in danger.
  • Lifts – Often used in industrial environments, mezzanine lifts can be fitted to move stock, these can be configured to suit loads ranging from 250kg through to 10,000kg.
  • Edge Protection – Proper edge protection reduces the risk of stock being damaged or employees being injured by falling from the mezzanine.
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Maximise Space with a Mezzanine Floor

Could your business benefit from a mezzanine floor to utilise vertical space and improve efficiency? At BSE UK, we’ve been designing and installing mezzanine floors for over 40 years and can assist with every aspect of the process.

As part of our service, we will obtain Building and Fire Regulations approval on your behalf and provide you with detailed CAD drawings and structural calculations before the project goes ahead.

All of our structures are designed and installed to CE standards with safety in mind. To book your free site survey with one of our team, call us today on 0117 955 5211 or fill out a contact form and we will get back to you.

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How To Maximise Space In Your Warehouse Without Expanding

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Running out of space is one of the most common problems warehouse managers run into when they are in the process of expanding. The first thought many have is to buy more space – but this isn’t always necessary.

Running out of space can encourage bad practices in storing stock – leading to damaged inventory, missed orders and potential injuries.

In this post, we’ll run through a couple of procedures you can put in place and products you can implement to maximise space in your warehouse without the need for expensive extensions.

Rethink Your Warehouse Layout

Most warehouses are not configured with much thought to future expansion, which can lead to chaos when the time comes.

If you feel like you may run out of space soon or are already pushing against the walls of your warehouse, put some time aside to consider a new layout for your warehouse – this will take planning and may cause some down time so it's best done when you are experiencing a quieter period.

Our top considerations when redesigning warehouse space include:

  • Use a map or blueprint of your warehouse to ensure accurate measurements are used when considering a new layout.
  • Create separate spaces for loading and unloading.
  • Consider the needs space requirements of warehouse workers and equipment such as forklifts.
  • Get input from warehouse workers who will be familiar with the current system and any problems with it.
  • Don’t neglect safety. For example, failure to leave adequate space between racking systems can increase the risk of rack damage.
  • Create a separate area for order picking.
  • Consider the flow of goods around your warehouse. If workers are traveling unnecessarily long distances between two areas, it could be a sign that your warehouse space is not optimised as well as it could be.
  • Research proven warehouse layout designs. The most common are U shaped, I shaped and L shaped.
  • Consider both horizontal and vertical space.

If layout changes are required, steel partition systems are an effective and affordable solution for redesigning the layout of your warehouse and can be used to create additional rooms including clean rooms, offices, break rooms and high security cages.

Analyse Your Inventory

When was the last time you carried out a full audit of your inventory? Carrying too much stock or keeping stock that you no longer sell takes up valuable space.

If you’re running out of space on your racks, conduct a full inventory audit and determine what stock you have in comparison to what you need, then move any surplus into storage.

Pallet Racking

Pallet racking is present in almost every warehouse, factory, fulfilment centre and other similar commercial premises, but did you know there are specialist types of racking available that can help maximise space when used correctly? Some of the most common types of racking and their benefits include:

  • Adjustable Pallet Racking – Thanks to being easy to quickly assemble and disassemble, adjustable pallet racking can help you quickly readjust your layout to your needs to promote further growth. Adjustable pallet racking can be built up to 30m in height to make use of vertical space.
  • Narrow Aisle Racking – Narrow aisle racking is taller and a lot narrower than conventional racking, it is a great way to get the most out of your space when used in conjunction with specialist narrow aisle forklift trucks.
  • Drive In Racking – Drive in racking is designed to be used with a forklift and utilises the FILO (First In, Last Out) storage principle to increase available space by up to 100%. Drive in racking is an ideal solution for bulk storage of a single, non perishable product per lane.
  • Double Deep Racking – Double deep racking enabled two pallets to be stored at each side of the system, effectively doubling available storage space versus a standard racking system.
  • Multi Tier Racking – Multi tier racking systems span across multiple floors to utilise vertical space in the warehouse and increase your rack availability by 100% or more.
  • Vertical Racking Systems – Vertical racing systems are specifically designed for more effective storage of tall items such as timber and pipework.

At BSE UK, we have many years of experience working with pallet racking systems and can design, supply, install and maintain racking from leading manufacturers as well as recommend the best racking for your requirements.

Mezzanine Floors

Instead of building out, build up! Mezzanine floors are the ultimate solution for making the most of often unused vertical space and can be used for additional storage space or to create new rooms entirely.

Mezzanine floors can be designed to suit your unique requirements and give your warehouse much needed additional space at a fraction of the cost of relocating or expanding.

At BSE UK, we offer a complete mezzanine flooring service including design, installation and ongoing maintenance. Our experienced team can also provide you with CAD drawings, structural calculations and obtain Building and Fire regulations approval on your behalf.

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External Storage Solutions

If you have external space, don’t let it go to waste! External racking that is resistant to the elements can be installed outside of your warehouse to create more space in otherwise unused areas.

As well as creating more space, external racking is galvanised meaning it is robust enough to protect your stock in all weather conditions.

Temporary Solutions For Busy Periods

Temporary solutions such as shipping containers are a low-cost space solution; they can be particularly useful to store any surplus inventory you may have ordered in when preparing for a busy period such as Christmas.

If you are looking for a more permanent solution, a temporary warehouse or storage marquee may be lower cost alternative to expansion and perfect for dealing with excess stock during busy periods.

Train Your Staff

Almost all problems a warehouse manager encounters can be solved in part by properly training staff. If you have worked hard to maximise the space in your warehouse but your staff are unaware of racking weight limits and thus underloading them – your efforts will be wasted.

Training your staff to be more aware of the space available to them in racking and the warehouse, in general, will ensure that they are working with you and not against you to save space. Additionally, keeping your warehouse staff happy and motivated is a great way to encourage a good work ethos to ensure no space is wasted.

Load Your Pallet Racking Correctly

How much space is being wasted by under loaded or poorly loaded pallet racking? Ensuring that your pallet racking is loaded properly allows you to save space and load as much stock as safely possible. Be sure not to overload your racking, this can lead to racking damage and potential collapse.

Be sure that both you and your staff are aware of the maximum load your pallet racking can safely take by displaying weight load notices where appropriate.

Improve Your Warehouse with BSE UK

At BSE UK, we help our customers maximise their warehouse space to save them money and improve their productivity and efficiency.

We offer a range of warehouse storage solutions including pallet racking, mezzanine floors, shelving, partition systems and more to help you make the most of your existing space and avoid the high cost and disruption of relocation or expansion.

To find out more about how we can help call us today on 0117 955 5211 or book a free, no obligation site survey to arrange for a member of our team to visit your premises.

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Mezzanine Floors: Working at Height

If you’re looking to improve the organisation and efficiency or your work environment but struggle with space, it might be time you considered Mezzanine Flooring.

Whilst a fantastic solution for a wide range of commercial, industrial, and retail premises there are a number of regulation and health and safety practices both employers and employees should be aware of.

We’ve discussed these below, so read on for more information or contact our specialist team for your mezzanine flooring.

Why Consider Mezzanine Flooring?

A little cramped for space? Struggle to find inventory and stock at the snap of a finger? If so, its time you invested some thought into reorganising your warehouse or other commercial property.

Think of it like this; would you really expect an office employee to work productively and efficiently if their desk was piled high with papers, accessories, and folders? No.

Equally, you and your employees can’t run efficiently if the organisation and planning behind the scenes isn’t optimised to allow staff to do so. Quality mezzanine floors can benefit you in a number of ways including:

  • Maximise and more efficiently manage factories and warehouses
  • Avoid the hassle and expense of extension or relocation
  • Make better use of redundant space
  • A cost effective solution that can be designed to meet your specific requirements
  • Easily installed with minimal disruption

Working at Height

According to the Health and Safety Executive falls from height contribute as a significant cause of injury. Whether risks from low height or the more obvious risk of falling from a distance, mezzanine flooring is a common area of concern.

As such, employers should take this seriously and assess their workplace, workforce, and the procedures in place. Employees have general legal duties to take reasonable care of themselves and others but it is ultimately down to you as the employer to ensure everyone complies with Health and Safety duties which generally include:

  • Must ensure that handrails are installed as well as a toe board around mezzanine floors where people are working
  • Must ensure that mezzanine floors are regularly inspected and properly maintained
  • Employers have a responsibility to identify, assess, and properly control the risks of working at height
  • All work at height must be properly planned and organised
  • All employees must be properly trained and competent
  • Risks must be regularly assessed and appropriated for the equipment provided

Our Mezzanine Solutions

The team at BSE UK have more than 40 years of experience in the industry with a specialist team who can supply, fit, and design mezzanine flooring for your premises.

So, whether you’re looking for extra-storage, mezzanine floors for offices, or multi-tier mezzanine flooring we can help.

Interested? Give us a call on 0117 955 5211 for more information on how to maximise space for your business.

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