If you operate a warehouse, you probably already know how quickly space can be utilized, especially if you don’t have a lot of room to work with. In general, warehouses face three main challenges: space, time, and money but installing a warehouse mezzanine can improve the overall success of your warehouse operations.
Mezzanines are specifically designed to utilize unused overhead space. This unused airspace is transformed into practical space that can be used for virtually anything. Not only that, but mezzanines can also be constructed quickly which reduces the disruption of your day-to-day business operations.
A mezzanine is a raised platform between the ceiling and floor of a warehouse. Mezzanines can be used for a variety of purposes in addition to storage. If you need additional space for an office or extra work or manufacturing area, a mezzanine may be something you might want to consider rather than relocating, which can be very expensive.
One of the most common uses for mezzanines is for extra storage, which can be accomplished by utilizing a combination of long-span and short shelves above and below your warehouse’s floor. They can also be used for office space or work areas, which can be located on top or underneath. Depending upon the use, different flooring options can be utilized to ensure the safety of the warehouse mezzanine. Welfare facilities such as toilets and break rooms are also ideal uses.
Mezzanines can be used in retail environments to increase storage or sales space. However, there are strict regulations in retail with these types of floors. The floor must be fire-rated, the stairs must be made available for the public to access, especially in the event of an emergency, and the handrails need to be suitable for people to use.
: No one should have to move through a crowded warehouse around equipment or boxes. It disrupts workflow, impacts productivity, and wastes a lot of valuable time. Mezzanines make better use of a warehouse facility’s workspace.
: Crowded work areas can be very dangerous. Workers should be able to move freely throughout a distribution center or warehouse without risk of injury. Mezzanines can be used to store anything obstructing floor space, including equipment or inventory.
: Adding a mezzanine can double your floor space in a matter of weeks and save you thousands of dollars in expansion or warehouse relocation expenses.
: Mezzanines are not permanent structures. They can be used for a variety of applications and can be easily moved or taken down when needed. You may decide to use one for storage for a while and decide later on that you want to use it for extra office space instead.
: You can install a wire cage underneath the deck to securely store valuable items.
: Modular mezzanines are simple to install in as little as a couple of days like many other customized solutions. They can also can be taken down and moved to other locations as they are primarily used for temporary structures.
: Mezzanines offer a good return on your investment. They are built to last for many years.
: Mezzanines are not a permanent solution for a facility. Rather, they are considered to be “capital equipment,” meaning that any costs incurred can be depreciated for up to seven years. Make sure you refer to an experienced tax accountant first prior to making any monetary decisions.
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