subject: Why You Should Pick Mezzannine Flooring Over Conventional Extensions Or New Premises [print this page] Traditionally, if you needed extra space to expand your business premises you would call the builders in for an extension. Thereafter follows the bureaucracy of local councils, planning permission and copious red tape. This is something well worth avoiding if possible.
If you didn't choose to extend, you could buy new premises. Another pain in the neck. You would need to get your telephone lines migrated. Would suitable premises be available nearby in any case? If not you'll have to uproot employees that might not want to move. Your day to day business will be largely disrupted. Your new premises would need to be decorated and furnished from head to toe.
No wonder so many people opt for mezzanine floors.
Mezzanine floors let you get the best out of space you already have. All you need is suitable clearance to your roof. A mezzanine floor sits above your existing ground floor. The builders would be your first port of call if you needed extra space in the past. You then have to convince the local council to grant planning permission and tick all the boxes. If this scenario is avoidable, it is well worth doing so.
Moving premises isn't without its disadvantages, and some people still opt for this. With new premises you can have them exactly as you want. You can choose the decor, the furnishings and layout. Where this is very useful is traditionally office space would have many different rooms. In a modern day office layout, the fashion is open plan! An open plan makes the very best of the space you have.
Moving premises is also an option. Having an office or premises that is close to the major roads is very good for meeting and greeting clients, something you cannot do if you are based in the sticks! It is very important to have a logistically placed office if you supply goods.
However, its important to weigh up all your options. If you don't need any of the advantages of the above, and you are simply looking for extra space, than a mezzanine floor has to the better bet.
Mezzanine flooring is very cost effective. It is much cheaper to extend on space you already have. If you are just about running out on space, a mezzanine floor over your existing floor space can open up plenty of room for storage of books and files etc.
Mezzanine flooring will add significant value to your premises. You can expect a good return, or at least your money back.
Whatever you need for space, do give mezzanine floors some consideration.
