Typically a Mezzanine floor is made up of the following structural components.

• Base Plates – Generally raw bolted to a concrete base to ensures strong foundations. When installed in industrial environments it is often necessary to fit base plate protectors.
• Columns – Vertical steel supports connected to the mezzanine baseplates, the spacing of each column can be designed to suit accessibility under the platform. For example you may need wider aisles for forklift access, or pedestrian only with light racking.
• Main Joists – Form the span across the platform, the size of these joists is calculated per the loading requirements. All structural calculations are unique to your project and our design team would be happy to advise you.
• Secondary Joists – Fitted to secure make the main joists rigid preventing twist or movement.
• Decking – Depending on usage and loading the mezzanine decking could be made up of moisture resistant particle board or for stronger installations steel grating may be used. Decorative floor coverings can also be applied.
• Staircase – All staircases must confirm to part K building regulations, in some cases a fire protected second means of escape will be required.
• Safety Handrail – Protection from falling is paramount to the safety of a mezzanine floor. Handrails and balustrades can be styled to suit your design. There are hundreds of options such as simple steel to glass or powder-coated handrails
• Accessories – Other functional accessories such as pallet gates can also be fitted as required.