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Maximize your storage with mezzanine flooring A mezzanine floor is an extra level installed in an office building or warehouse to create additional storage or office space. Mezzanine floors can be custom made to fit the designated space being improved. They maximize the business’ current floor space to fulfill its operation's requirements for greater productivity and higher storage capacity. Mezzanine floors come in a variety of designs and styles, they can be racking or shelving based, single tier or multiple tiers. Benefits of mezzanine flooring Mezzanine flooring is cost-effective when compared to the expenses of renting out more office space for storage or the company's employees. Mezzanine flooring will utilize unused or wasted space in a warehouse or commercial office building, allowing you more flexibility and eliminating the need to extend or move. Compared to constructing new space, mezzanine flooring takes a short period of time until it is ready for use. Some projects can take as little as four weeks with hardly any disruption to the daily operations of the company. How adding mezzanine flooring can improve a company’s operations, storage ability, and office space? Let’s say you operate in a warehouse and you’ve been thinking of having your offices closer to your warehouse. Instead of renting out new space, constructing a mezzanine floor offers you a sustainable solution for your company’s expansive needs. It will utilize the unused space in your warehouse allowing you the much-needed offices for your operations. Another example, you have a range of high-value products coming into your office regularly but you do not have a safe area to store them. Building mezzanine flooring is the perfect solution to this problem. It will eliminate the need to rent out more space or construct an extension on your current space. Lastly, let’s imagine for one reason or the other you find that your current offices need a cafeteria, lounge area or simply more office space. Instead of upsizing to a larger and probably more expensive space, consider mezzanine flooring. It will double your operating space. Constructing mezzanine flooring To construct a mezzanine flooring, you do not need planning permission but you should follow building regulations that include following the standard safety and health requirements related to the construction of mid to large-sized mezzanine flooring. Safety measures include smoke and fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fire protection. These are all essential for any mezzanine flooring which is potentially going to be highly populated, either by people, products or both. Fire protection measures can include; A sprinkler system, Firewalls, Suspended ceilings, Exit staircase, Bulkhead or fascias, Column casings, Smoke detection alarms among others. Before making any major decisions on your mezzanine floor plans, consult a professional who will make a survey of your current space and advise you on the best design and layout such that an optimum mezzanine flooring is achieved. And of course, building and installation don’t commence unless you the client has approved the floor plan. The best part about mezzanine flooring, in case you decide to relocate, it can be taken apart and you can take it with you.