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Installation
At least two adults are required to install a mezzanine, (they do not need to be DIY professionals). It is recommended to use safety equipment such as gloves, boots, etc., to avoid any accidents.
For the mezzanine floors in the L and XL range, a scaffolding or ladder system may be required for work at height and manual or electric lifting equipment for the primary beams, especially if the structure is over 3 m high. All other ranges are easily lifted by hand.
You will need the following tools to install the mezzanines: tape measure, a spanner set for nuts and bolts and a screwdriver (an electric screwdriver makes the job much easier), a spirit level, hammer, drill and a cutting tool for the board (handsaw, jigsaw, circular saw...).
Yes. As they are manufactured with light steel profiles with a high yield point they are very light and the load per column is very low. The only restriction is the storage load on the mezzanine: instead of 40.96lb/ft², it may be reduced to 1764lb for the whole mezzanine.
A home with a concrete structure usually supports a point load of at least 441lb on a surface of 2x2". The T8 mezzanine weighs 439lb and the T15 mezzanine weighs 785lb, both weights are distributed over 4 columns.
You can install either of these two metal mezzanines in your home, provided that the load stored on them is limited. Ask MezzaninesOnline about the specific features of your project.
You can do it yourself with the help of a friend. It is easily installed in a few hours, depending on the product. The times are a guideline and for assembly only. You need to add the time it takes to measure up, move the components to the location, clean up, etc.
S Range: 4-6 hours with 2 people
M Range: 8-10 hours with 2 people
L Range: 15-22 hours with 2 people
XL Range: 25-28 hours with 2 people
The time required for fitting accessories (ladders, handrails...) could vary between 2-8 hours depending on the quantity, as well as the type/model of accessory.
You can find an fitter near you on misterassembler.com. This website puts fitters and customers in contact, so the price and the responsibility of the installation is the fitter's. This website is not associated with MezzaninesOnline.
MezzaninesOnline can provide you with an estimate of the cost of assembly that depends largely on the distance between the assembly team and the installation site and the type of service hired (prior visit and measuring, delivery service and transport of goods to the site).
In any case, this estimate must be agreed between the client and the fitter.
One of the most important sections is attaching the mezzanine. For greater safety and stability we recommend attaching the columns to the floor with the fixings supplied with the kit. In addition, we recommend attaching the mezzanine to the adjoining walls in order to stabilise the structure. The components for attaching the structure to the wall are also included.
Anchoring the columns to the floor
Anchoring the columns to the floor adds stability to the structure. We always recommend anchoring them, especially if mezzanines are installed in places where the columns can be knocked into (circulation of forklifts, etc.).
If the mezzanine is installed in a home and it is attached to the wall you can purchase column base kits so you don’t have to anchor the columns to the floor.
Attaching the structure to the wall
Depending on the number of adjoining walls, there are different systems for improving safety and stability.
Key:
A) Wall anchors
B) Brace
C) Z brace
D)Stairs (the stairs stabilise the structure)
E) pacer brace
1. Two walls and anchored to the floor:
1.1 Two facing walls. Only wall anchors are required.
1.2 Two perpendicular walls. Only wall anchors are required.
1.3 Two perpendicular walls, one of them further away from the mezzanine. Wall fixings and spacer brace on the separated wall.
2. One wall and anchored to the floor:
2.1 Attached to one wall. Two braces are required
2.2 Attached to one wall and stairs parallel to the wall. No braces are required
2.3 Attached to one wall and inside stairs parallel to the wall. No braces are required
2.4 Attached to one wall and stairs with landing. One brace is required
3. No walls and anchored to the floor:
3.1 Without stairs. 4 braces are required
3.2 With stairs. 3 braces are required
4. No walls and not anchored to the floor:
4.1 Without anchoring to the floor, without walls and without stairs. Two Z braces and 4 normal braces are required.
4.2 Without anchoring to the floor, without walls and with stairs. Two Z braces and 3 normal braces are required.
5. Three walls
Bracing kits are not required but you do need to attach it to the walls. It is important the wood floor is rounded off against the walls.
Type of wall anchor
The walls can be made of different materials, according to which one type of bolt or another must be used to attach the structure to the wall.
M1 – CONCRETE: Screws with plastic anchors
M2 – SOLID BRICK: Screws with plastic anchors
M3 – HOLLOW BRICK: Chemical anchors
M4 – HOLLOW PARTITION WALL: Metallic expansion anchor with screw
M5 – WOOD OR BOARD: Screws can be directly used.
*(These bolts and wall plugs are not included in the kit)