what is mezzanine floor

A mezzanine floor is an intermediate floor between the main floors of a building, which is not counted among the overall floors of a building. It is usually placed halfway up the wall on a floor that has a ceiling at least twice as high as a floor with minimum height. Mezzanines may serve a wide variety of functions, including storage, work operations, equipment access, inventory rack access, and conveyor access. Industrial mezzanine structures are typically either structural, roll-formed, rack-supported, or shelf-supported, allowing high-density storage within the mezzanine structure. Commercially sold mezzanine structures are generally constructed of three main materials: steel, aluminum, and fiberglass. Mezzanine floors are constructed for businesses that require extra space due to the success and growth of their business, and they are a cost-effective way to maximize the use of available space, negating the need to rent or purchase more property.