MEZZANINES
Crossover - When there is not a safe and easily accessible path between point A and point B a form of crossover is needed. When egress paths are obstructed, crossovers can easily make them unobstructed. When high vehicular traffic areas are not safe for personnel, crossovers can significantly improve safety. When infrastructure or pathways need to be supported between processes or buildings, crossovers are an economical and functional choice.
Rack Supported Mezzanine - The mezzanine structure can be constructed within the racking (over aisle space) to create walk space or on top of the racking to create additional operational space.
Shelf supported mezzanine - can be placed on top of metal shelving, rivet shelving, or wide-span shelving. This type of warehouse mezzanine can have many different deck types, depending upon the additional square footage’s purpose. Much of the time additional shelving is placed on or extended through the mezzanine. A shelving support warehouse mezzanine is very common in automotive parts departments or in areas where more shelving space is needed than existing floor space can accommodate.
Structural Mezzaninies - They are considered capital equipment and thus have significant tax advantages over permanent construction. CSI designs them for the specific purpose for which they are required. Column spacing, capacity, railing, clear height, decking, foot plates, even internal beams can be and should be adjusted based upon the application and purpose of the industrial mezzanines.
Work Platforms - When a free standing mezzanine is being utilized as a work platform it is typically sized to the specific purpose/equipment. The joists and stringers are strategically located to support the specific equipment. The decking is specific to the purpose as well. The client gains economic square footage, but the purpose of the free standing mezzanine is typically more focused than gaining space.