4 Reasons to Add a Mezzanine to Your Northern Ireland Warehouse

4 Reasons to Add a Mezzanine to Your Northern Ireland Warehouse

With the rise of online shopping and more pressure than ever to deliver quickly, many warehouses in Northern Ireland have found they are becoming short on space or are having trouble organising their storage. While moving somewhere bigger is one option, this can be costly, not only because of disruption but because of the increase in property prices around areas such as Belfast and Antrim. That’s why many companies install mezzanine floors, a simple way to make the most of vertical space in your warehouse, so why should you think of installing them?

1. They are often cheaper than extensions

Extending a commercial property can be a long, costly process, which involves getting the right planning permission. It can also be disruptive to your business, and in many areas where buildings are close to each other, there’s nowhere to expand anyway. Mezzanine floors allow you to pay for the same floor space, yet build upwards, an easy way to add more shelving, with minimal disruption during installation.

2. They have many uses

Mezzanine floors can be used for many purposes, including:

· Creating a space away from the warehouse floor for admin staff

· Adding more shelves and storage

· Storing out of season items away from main stock

· Creating multiple floors in your warehouse

Therefore, when you have a mezzanine fitted, it opens up lots of different ways to use your space and can be an excellent investment. You may need more small parts storage, or you may need somewhere away from the main floor for delicate tasks, either way, it’s a versatile space.

3. There’s no more wasted space

Most warehouses are built with very high ceilings, and unless you use it properly, this can mean lots of wasted vertical space. Installing pallet racking can make use of some of it, but if you build it too high, then the top levels can be difficult to access. A mezzanine floor is the ideal solution for those who want to maximise space, without paying for a larger warehouse.

4. They’re easy to install and remove

Mezzanine floors are usually made of steel, and many of the pieces are pre-assembled, so they can be installed quickly on-site. Nobody wants to make changes to their warehouse if it means disruption and downtime, so these mezzanines are designed for the quickest possible installation, while still being sturdy enough to hold shelving, lockers, or whatever else you need. Many warehouses in Northern Ireland are rented, which means you might not want to make permanent additions. Luckily, steel mezzanines are also easy to remove when you choose to move or your tenancy ends, giving you a flexible solution for when you need it.

For mezzanine floors and a wide range of other storage and shelving products, speak to Racking + Shelving Ltd, 10 Fergusons Way, Kilbegs Business Park, Kilbegs Road, Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT41 4LZ. Simply call 028 9442 9037 or e-mail info@rslni.com to find out more.