Introduction to Mezzanine Floors
In this introduction to mezzanine floors, we will cover all the bases to show how to go about installing one in your shed or warehouse. A mezzanine floor is an intermediate floor installed between the main floors of a building. In a shed, a mezzanine floor allows you to maximize the available space by adding an extra level. This is perfect if you need more storage or want a second level for an office, workshop, or extra living space.
Adding a DIY mezzanine floor benefits – Introduction to Mezzanine Floors
Adding a DIY mezzanine floor to your shed can provide numerous benefits compared to hiring a professional:
- Cost Savings- You can save thousands of dollars by installing a DIY mezzanine floor instead of hiring a contractor. Mezzanine kits provide all the materials you need at a fraction of the price.
- Customization- A DIY install allows you to fully customize the mezzanine to your storage and space needs. You can choose the exact height, layout, and finishing details.
- Convenience – A DIY mezzanine floor can be installed at your own pace around your schedule. You do not have to take time off work for contractors.
- Satisfaction – Taking on the project yourself provides a great sense of personal accomplishment and satisfaction. You will feel proud knowing you tackled the job.
- Installing a mezzanine floor kit is an achievable DIY project for a handyman shed owner. With the right planning and materials, you can add valuable extra space to your shed at a reasonable cost. The state-of-the-art engineering drawings supplied with Professional Choice Mezzanine kits give you a Q-Reader link to a video that shows you how to install every joint. There is virtually no cutting or drilling necessary, it’s all done for you.
Planning Your Mezzanine Floor for your shed or warehouse.
Installing a mezzanine floor in your shed will maximize the available space. Your shed must be at least 4.2m from floor to roof to allow a minimum 2.1m clearance on each floor. Proper certification is crucial to ensure the mezzanine is structurally sound and meets your needs. They must construct it to the correct strength for the anticipated use of the new floor. A quick phone call to Professional Choice Sheds will ensure you have all the correct questions answered before we design your mezzanine.
Edge Consulting, Australia’s largest and most reputable engineering company, will approve and certify the certification you receive with your mezzanine kit for your address.
Prefabricated steel mezzanine kit
Steel is by far the best option for building a mezzanine floor. Professional Choice only uses the best Australian-made steel which offers high strength with thinner profiles to maximize headroom. Aluminum and wood may be more lightweight, but both are more prone to vibration, and it is much more difficult to have these materials certified to the current Australian Standards. A prefabricated steel mezzanine kit will certainly be quicker and easier to install than building from scratch.
Wood is a popular choice for the actual mezzanine floor. Yellow, Blue, or Red tongue particle board is the most common mezzanine flooring to choose. Yellow has the least strength; blue is the thickest and strongest. Australian particle board is easy to use and will provide durability and strength for your mezzanine floor.
Mezzanine Floor Kit contents
Everything you need in the way of legs, beams, and purlins as well as all fasteners are supplied with your mezzanine floor kit. The actual flooring is your choice and is not included in the kits. Particle board flooring is easily obtainable in any big hardware store or timber supplier.
Sheds with mezzanine floors
It is surprisingly easy and inexpensive to add a mezzanine floor to our shed. There can be no more cost-effective ways of adding storage space, display space, or even office space to your existing premises.
Professional Choice Sheds can give you the directions you need with a quick phone call to ensure that you are supplied with an easily installed, fully certified, and safe additional floor for your shed.
Summary Introduction to Mezzanine Floors
If you need more inside space to work then get out your measuring tape and find out what size of mezzanine will fit in your shed. Find out the length and width then work out the height – how much clearance you want underneath the new floor. Phone Professional Choice Sheds and tell us about what you want to use your mezzanine floor for. Is it light storage, heavy machinery, or new office space? You will talk through your needs and end up with a free-of-charge proposal and a quote which will probably surprise you. You can get a lot of extra, usable space for not a lot of investment.