What are Mezzanine Floors?

A mezzanine floor is a floor placed between two main floors. Thus it is not normally included in the total number of floors a building has. Very often they are balconies coming out over an area. Sharing the same ceiling as the ground floor, they are generally an open space. People often think a mezzanine floor is situated between a top and ground floor. However as long as the building has enough height, a mezzanine floor can be placed on any level of a building.
Mezzanine floors are also found in commercial applications as well. A permanent feature, commercial floors have a very high quality finish. They often will have stainless steel handrails on a glass balcony, or else they boast a high quality finish in keeping with the rest of the surroundings. Often used as a storage space underneath or below, or as an office. Other uses include as a cafe area or viewing area to help people soak up the architectural surroundings. Finally they might be used to see an exhibition or museum area.
Industrial floors are semi-permanent, so it’s not difficult to dismantle and remove them. They are normally made of steel or aluminium. The flooring made of wood or steel mesh, a guard normally runs to prevent people falling off. This is due to the fact industrial units will normally have very high ceilings. Mezzanine Floors are easy way to add extra storage or office space without having to move. On the other hand you could also let the extra space out. Alternatively if you later sell the property the extra space should add value.

When a mezzanine floor is built, it is essential to build it so it is safe. This is to make sure the weight being put on top of it won’t cause it to break. They can otherwise cause a risk to the rest of the building. For this reason you must ensure you have a reputable architect and structural engineer. Planning permissions will also be needed from your local council. Again your architect should know and advise you best and will normally take care of the planning permission for a small fee. He or she can liaise with the council over submitting the documents and any conditions or changes that they as be made. Once this has been done the sky is the limit.

If you have a large warehouse you may have more than one floor. You may wish to put two or three floors on top of one another to really maximise your space. With the sheer cost efficiency, what are you waiting for?