A mezzanine floor system provides an intermediate level that does not completely cover the flooring below.
Think of it like a balcony. Floors smaller than the overall footprint of the building, located between the main floor and the ceiling of the building.
Mezzanines can range from 15 feet (4.6 m) to over 250,000 square feet (23,226 square meters). A mezzanine floor provides clear height for foot or robotic traffic above and below the deck.
Common Uses for Mezzanine Floor Systems
For industrial settings, a mezzanine floor system is highly versatile. They are frequently used to provide:
- Inventory storage
- Elevated work platforms
- Access to equipment, inventory racks, and conveyors
These systems are commonly installed in warehouses and distribution centers, manufacturing plants, cold storage, and self-storage facilities. Because they are durable and versatile, mezzanine floors are perfect for businesses looking to expand their square footage without the cost of relocating or adding onto their existing building.
What Are the Benefits of a Mezzanine Floor?
A mezzanine floor allows you to maximize the vertical space of your building, providing extra square footage without the need to physically expand your facility or relocate. Because of this, they are considered an incredibly cost-effective solution for both property and business owners.
Here are a few specific benefits that a ResinDek® mezzanine floor provides:
- Extreme Durability: Designed and built to withstand heavy equipment, rolling carts, autonomous mobile robots (AMR), and automated guided vehicles (AGV).
- High Load Capacity: Proven structural integrity that supports rolling loads up to 8,000 lbs (3,630 kg).
- Industry-Leading Warranty: The only mezzanine flooring backed by a 10-year product warranty that covers pallet jack loads.
- Certified Safety: Independently evaluated and approved for use in Types I-V construction and as part of a fire-resistance-rated assembly by the IAPMO Uniform Evaluation Services (US ER Number 467; Canada ER Number UEL 5027).
- Total Customization: Available in a multitude of options customized for your specific load capacities, required finish types, and robotic traffic volume.
Mezzanine floor systems provide a number of benefits, have a variety of applications, and address numerous special needs. They can be a tremendous investment for a growing company by driving both operational efficiency and cost savings.
Mezzanine FAQs
What types of facilities can benefit from a mezzanine floor?
Mezzanine systems are highly versatile and are most commonly used in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, cold storage facilities, and self-storage buildings.
How much weight can a mezzanine floor support?
The weight capacity depends on the engineering of the structure and the flooring panels used. ResinDek® mezzanine panels have proven structural integrity that supports dynamic and static loads up to 8,000 lbs (3,630 kg).
Can warehouse robots (AMRs and AGVs) operate on a mezzanine floor?
Yes! ResinDek mezzanine floors are specifically designed and tested to withstand the repetitive, heavy traffic of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), as well as rolling carts and pallet jacks. We offer custom finish options based on the volume of your robotic traffic.