When businesses want to maximise their usable space to create an office or showroom, or even expand their production facilities, adding a mezzanine floor is ideal.
As it stands, mezzanine floors already offer a fantastic ROI, especially since there’s no need to relocate your business to gain that vital extra operational space. However, understanding how many years of usage you can expect from a mezzanine floor can highlight their long term value even further.
The Mezzanine Company is a leading UK installer of mezzanine floors, specialising in office, retail, industrial, storage and warehouse solutions.
In today’s post, we’re here to explain more about the average mezzanine floor lifespan to guide you.
How Long Does A Mezzanine Floor Last?
Mezzanine floors built in the UK have a typical lifespan of between 25 to 50 years. The exact timeframe will depend on the materials chosen to build the mezzanine floor, its purpose, usage intensity and the level of maintenance received.
To achieve the maximum lifespan out of a mezzanine floor, professional design and installation are key.
For instance, here at The Mezzanine Company, we install mezzanine floors for a range of industries. By choosing materials and design concepts which best suit the usage requirements, this can help ensure the installation will stand the test of time.
What Impacts The Longevity Of A Mezzanine Floor?
Similar to any other type of construction, there are various aspects which can potentially extend or shorten a mezzanine floor’s lifespan.
Material Quality
One of the biggest factors which influences how long a mezzanine floor lasts is the materials it’s built from. Typically, high quality steel and fire rated features last longer. Therefore, opting for a fire rated mezzanine can not only improve safety, but also the value of your investment over the longer term.
Remember, if the mezzanine floor is to be accessed regularly by more than 3 personnel, this means it must be fire rated to comply with building regulations.
In contrast, using cheap materials to build a mezzanine floor will inevitably mean it won’t last as long, or will require more frequent maintenance.
Usage
Here at The Mezzanine Company, we install mezzanine floors to suit a variety of commercial needs, including offices, retail space, factory floors, storage and warehousing.
As you might expect, the usage intensity of the space can impact how long the facility will last.
On the whole, office mezzanines can last longer due to being cleaner, as well as benefitting from being climate-controlled environments.
However, if a mezzanine is intended for more heavy-duty applications, then its build quality and overall design should be tailored correctly in response. This is one of the many advantages of enlisting the help of our mezzanine floor experts to ensure your new space can withstand its daily requirements.
Environmental Conditions
Indoor environments which are dry and also boast excellent ventilation can work to extend the lifespan of a mezzanine floor. For instance, mezzanines that are used for office or retail space.
As is the case with any other type of building, excess humidity or condensation can shorten the lifespan, particularly with regard to material degradation. Also, exposure to chemicals may have a similar negative effect.
If you enlist the help of our experts here at The Mezzanine Company, we can advise you further about the materials or features your mezzanine floor needs based on its usage intention. By ensuring your mezzanine floor boasts the right properties, this can work to extend its lifespan as much as possible.
Maintenance
We recommend keeping up with any required maintenance of a mezzanine floor. By conducting regular inspections and refreshing any coating (i.e. paint or fire protection), this can also work to extend the lifespan of the structure.
The exact maintenance tasks will differ depending on the size and overall construction of the mezzanine floor. That’s why it’s important to pair with a professional mezzanine floor installer who can not only guide you through the installation process but also provide aftercare advice where required.
Get A Free Quote For A Mezzanine Floor UK
Adding a mezzanine floor to your building is a fantastic way to gain vital extra space for your workplace operations. Based in Nottingham, The Mezzanine Company installs mezzanine flooring across the East Midlands and beyond.
Our key locations include Derby, Leicester, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Nottingham and Wakefield. To find out more about our mezzanine floor services, or to arrange a free quotation, please get in touch.
Alternatively, call 0115 939 7572 to speak to our friendly team.
