Roof and Mezzanine Deck

Information

A mezzanine floor is an intermediate floor which is built between two main floors or the floor and ceiling of a building. They are designed to cover a specific area of a building rather than extending over the entire floor space. Mezzanines are installed to maximise unused vertical space, providing additional room above and below and can be built free of existing structures. Industrial settings are some of the most common places a mezzanine is built due to their high-ceilings and are usually free-standing, semi-permanent structures. Mezzanines are often custom-made, manufactured from detailed drawings and tailored to the needs and specifications of a client. Typically, mezzanines are constructed from steel and can be tailored to suit their settings.
Key components of a mezzanine floor:

• Primary beams – These are the main support of the mezzanine which span across the columns.
• Purlins or joists – These spans between the primary beams are the fixing points for the decking.
• Columns – They are designed to support the primary beams and the load bearing is distributed evenly across the columns which uphold the mezzanine.
• Decking – The 38mm particle board is the most commonly fitted option, however other varieties include OSB, grating, durbar plate, concrete and composite decking.