What is a Mezzanine Floor?
Prefabricated Mezzanine Floor Systems
A mezzanine floor system is an intermediate level within a building that does not extend across the entire floor below. It should allow ample clearance for foot traffic both above and below the deck. In industrial settings, mezzanines are commonly used for storing inventory and materials. However, they are also widely utilized in commercial office spaces, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, car dealerships, and even breweries.
Panel Built's mezzanine floors are customized to meet your specific requirements, including different load capacities, layouts, decking materials, and railing types.
What are the Benefits of a Mezzanine Floor?
In a warehouse or manufacturing facility, industrial mezzanine floor systems offer numerous benefits.
🔺 Space Optimization – Mezzanine levels maximize unused vertical space, effectively doubling the usable area they cover.
🔺 Time Optimization – When a facility requires a fast solution, Panel Built's custom mezzanines and quick lead times are ideal. Unlike traditional stick-built construction, prefabricated mezzanines are manufactured off-site, allowing for rapid on-site assembly and minimal disruption. Additionally, prefabricated mezzanines eliminate material waste at the project site, streamlining cleanup.
🔺 Budget Optimization – With prefabricated mezzanines, customers enjoy reduced labor costs and less facility downtime.
What is a Mezzanine Floor Typically Used for?
Our modular mezzanines are highly versatile, serving applications beyond just the industrial sector. While additional storage is the most common use, Panel Built’s mezzanine floors are adaptable, custom-designed, and fabricated to meet a wide range of needs.
🔺 Mezzanine Floor Work Areas – Mezzanine levels can be used to create specialized work areas for equipment or machinery in hard-to-reach spaces. Panel Built designs mezzanine systems to fully surround equipment such as chemical tanks, industrial pumps, sorting machines, airplanes, conveyor systems, and even space capsules. Adjustable deck heights, load ratings, and layouts allow for efficient machine maintenance and operation.
🔺 Mezzanine Office Space – For growing companies, mezzanine floors offer an ideal office space solution. In manufacturing environments, they provide a quiet, elevated workspace while allowing supervisors to oversee operations without taking up valuable floor space.
🔺 Conveyor & Catwalk Systems – Mezzanines also enhance transportation within facilities. Designed to accommodate conveyor and catwalk systems, they enable efficient movement of employees and inventory without disrupting workflow. Additionally, catwalks can be retrofitted to existing mezzanines, seamlessly connecting different areas.
Mezzanine Customization
One of the key benefits of our mezzanine systems is their flexibility, including a variety of customizable additions. With workplace safety as a top priority, Panel Built offers several mezzanine floor features designed to minimize potential hazards and enhance functionality.
🔺 Safety Gates for Mezzanines – Properly designed safety gates are crucial for the safe loading and unloading of inventory and materials. We offer a variety of gate types tailored to different applications, all available in multiple sizes to suit various material handling needs.
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- Swing Gates: Easy to use with one or two-door designs.
- Sliding Gates: Ideal for restricted spaces.
- Pivot Gates: Offer the highest level of protection, ensuring one side of the gate is always closed. These gates function as railings when not in use but can be easily opened to provide access.
🔺 Handrails for Mezzanines – All of Panel Built's standard industrial mezzanines comply with IBC and OSHA code requirements. Additionally, we offer customized options to enhance both safety and aesthetics. For increased safety, we provide handrails with wire mesh or pickets to prevent slipping. For a more refined appearance, we also offer cable railing systems for stairs and surrounding mezzanine areas, seamlessly combining functionality with design.
🔺 Custom Colors for Mezzanines – Our mezzanine systems come in six standard colors: Black, Blue, Gray, Yellow, Red, and White. However, we can match virtually any color sample you provide. We use powder coating for a durable, easy-to-clean finish that resists scratches, corrosion, and wear.
Want to learn more about our mezzanine systems? Call 800-636-3873 or email info@panelbuilt.com. Our team is ready to help you find the right space solution. You can also request a quote below, and we’ll send an estimate with drawings, specs, and a 3D fly-through within 1-2 business days.
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