Mezzanine design & installation
Quality mezzanines
Vanguard mezzanine floors are lightweight and strong. We only use high-quality durable materials finished to international standards for quality results that meet your aims, budget and schedule.
All the floors we construct comply with all structural steel code BS 5950 Parts 1 & 5 with BRE Digest 437 and Health & Safety requirements.
Mezzanine Manufacture Our engineers will listen to your brief and produce a bespoke mezzanine design.The video above is the completed project.
Mezzanine floors designed for performance
Our CAD designers use the latest AutoCAD and 3D Visualisation software to maximise usable space whilst meeting functional and regulatory requirements.
For high-quality, long-lasting results our mezzanine platforms are designed and manufactured to meet your capacity needs, budget and schedule:
- Detailed site survey from qualified project engineers
- Building regulations application and approval
- Detailed drawings and structural calculations
- Mezzanine installations by certified teams
We can even manage the process of obtaining building regulation approval and advise on Building Regulations legislation in respect of Fire Protection, means of escape and Disabled access.
Mezzanine floors manufactured by Vanguard
BASE PLATES: Hot rolled steel plates secured to the ground floor slab with sleeve anchors (countersunk option available upon request). Plate size dictated by mezzanine column load and existing ground conditions.
COLUMNS: Rolled hollow section or structural universal ‘I’ columns depending on design criteria — a typical column will only be 100mm square.
MAIN BEAM: Universal beams sometimes known as ‘I’ beams — depth will be dictated by design but can be as little as 152mm.
All the above painted in an air drying enamel paint.
SECONDARY JOISTS: Inward lipped pre-galvanised ‘C’ section joists cleated into the depth of the main beam.
DECKING: Standard decking options include 38mm moisture resistant particle board, steel plate and open mesh.
HANDRAIL: The usage of the floor will determine the type of handrail system provided, from polished stainless steel, industrial, mesh or solid, Vanguard will design the system that best suits your needs.
PALLET GATES: Up and over gates provide a safe loading solution, steel protection plates with front edge protection are also recommended.
STAIRCASE: The Building Regulations require the designer to take into consideration safe access, means of escape and DDA compliance. Our range of staircases will be designed to suit your needs, from feature retail to standard industrial staircases.
FIRE RATING: We are able to fire protect the mezzanine structure via ceilings, fascia boards and column cladding. The rules on fire rating are complex and need to be assessed on an individual basis.
BUILDING REGULATIONS: All mezzanine floors require Building Regulation approval. We are able to apply and liaise, on your behalf, to Approved Inspectors or to Local Authority Building Control directly.
For the most cost-effective way to maximise the full potential of your space call 01905 759 700.
