Cold store racking: what changes below zero
Cold store racking has to save space, survive frost and condensation, and suit trucks and people working below zero. Here is what changes and how to plan it.
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Multi-tier shelving vs a mezzanine floor
Multi-tier shelving uses the shelving to carry walkways; a mezzanine is an independent floor. Here is how to choose between them for picking and storage.
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Cantilever racking: uses, sizing, indoor or out
Cantilever racking stores timber, steel, pipe and sheet on arms with no front uprights. Here is how to size it and when to choose galvanised racking for outdoors.
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Mezzanine floor load ratings in kN/m² explained
A mezzanine load rating is the uniformly distributed load the deck can carry, in kN/m². Here are typical ratings by use and how point loads change the picture.
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What drives the cost of a mezzanine floor?
Area, load rating, fire protection, stairs and access set the price of a mezzanine floor. Here is how each one moves the budget, with published UK price ranges.
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Mezzanine floors and UK Building Regulations
A new mezzanine is building work, so it needs Building Regulations approval. Here is what building control checks, from structure and fire escape to guarding.
