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Mezzanine floors: add warehouse area without expanding the building

A structural mezzanine can nearly double usable area for picking, packing or light storage — if loads and codes allow.

Solutions5 min readThiên Khôi

A Mezzanine (intermediate floor) is a steel structure that adds a working level inside a workshop without building a new bay. It is a common solution when the ground floor is packed with pallet racking but clear height remains and space is needed for light goods, packing or supervision.

Practical applications

  • Upper level: e-commerce picking, tote storage, QC zones
  • Lower level: keep forklift aisles or Selective pallet racking
  • Combine stairs, guardrails, goods lifts / freight elevators

Technical considerations

Calculate distributed load (kg/m²), column spacing, fire protection and escape routes. Do not place a Mezzanine where it blocks fire systems or obscures egress. For leased warehouses, obtain landlord approval before floor anchoring.

Thien Khoi designs Mezzanines in sync with existing goods flow — avoiding an upper level that looks good but forces long detours to shipping.

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