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Mezzanine Floors

What is a mezzanine floor? Mezzanine floors are the floors between the main floor of a building and the ceiling of the building. Often mezzanine floors project out from the walls of the building only partially spanning the floor like a balcony. As a result the ceiling can still be seen from the floor of the building with the mezzanine floor and the ground floor sharing the same ceiling.

In office, retail, storage or warehouse applications, mezzanine floor systems are typically semi-permanent floor systems, built between two permanent original stories. These partial floors are usually free standing and are easily dismantled and relocated. Mezzanine structures are generally made of steel, aluminum, or fiberglass. The decking or flooring of a mezzanine may be a b-deck underlayment and wood product or a heavy duty steel, aluminum or fiberglass grating.

Mezzanine floors are often used in warehouses, distribution centers or manufacturing businesses for storage with offices and work space either above or below the mezzanine floor. Mezzanine floors create floor space allowing formerly unused air space to be utilized for high density storage space or more office or retail display space. Some homeowners who like the look of modern industrial architecture have incorporated mezzanine floors in houses.

Mezzanine floors are a cost effective way of increasing usable space without the hassle, downtime and expense of moving to a larger space. With proper planning, a mezzanine can provide quality office, retail, residential, manufacturing or storage space at a reasonable cost. Look into the option of using recycled mezzanine or second hand mezzanine floors for an even more cost effective solution to your space problems.

The first step in installing a mezzanine floor is to find an experienced firm to design, plan and construct the mezzanine floor. Experienced firms can also advise you as to all local building and fire regulations to ensure your finished mezzanine is compliant with the regulations. The firm will also obtain the necessary building permits as well as supply the design professionals, the construction professionals and the materials needed to take your project from concept to reality.

You can find firms online that will take care of all of these details for you including providing the new mezzanine floors or second hand mezzanine floors, supports, decking, and handrails. Many firms will provide you with a quote online. Before you hire a firm ask for references and check the firm’s work and their customers’ satisfaction with the manner in which the work was done and with the aesthetics and functionality of the finished mezzanine. Costs will vary depending on the size of the mezzanine, the type of materials you use, whether you use new mezzanine floors materials or second hand mezzanine floors material and the location of the project.

The key to a successful mezzanine project is hiring the right contractor. Spending the time upfront to find a contractor you are comfortable with and who has designed and built similar mezzanine floors will save you many headaches down the road.