A warehouse mezzanine floor system is an elevated floor/platform that workers install between the floor and the ceiling.
Most of the time, these steel structures are free-standing and can be dismantled and moved with relative ease.
Industrial mezzanines are typically composed of steel (carbon or stainless). The flooring, or mezzanine decking, will vary based on the specific application. Again, manufacturers utilize steel (bar grate, metal decking, etc.), wood product finished flooring or B-decking. Mezzanines can also accommodate a concrete flooring surface depending on design specifications.
Mezzanine systems in a warehouse environment are an effective way to increase storage and/or workspace by allowing facilities to optimize the unused vertical space that already exists in a warehouse.
After the initial mezzanine construction, the space beneath the structure is also accessible. This area is excellent for storage or other purposes. Some mezzanine systems leverage shelving or racking systems in this area as well.
You’ll find a few different types of mezzanines to choose from, but structural steel mezzanines are the most common in warehouses.
Because of their versatility, mezzanine structures find use across many different industries:
Shipping and Receiving
Distribution
Foodservice
Marijuana grow facilities
Wherever there’s a need for flexible vertical storage space, a warehouse mezzanine can be a welcomed addition.