Mezzanine Floor Piling Solutions

When considering a mezzanine floor, it is crucial to ensure the foundation is robust enough to support the additional load. This is where piling becomes essential. At Hi-Level Mezzanines, we offer specialised piling solutions to reinforce your ground slab, ensuring safety and maximising the value of your mezzanine.

What is Piling?

Piling involves driving or drilling piles, made from concrete, steel, or timber, deep into the ground to reach stable soil or rock layers. This provides the necessary support for mezzanine floors, especially when the existing slab cannot bear the intended loads. Pile depths can range from three to thirty metres, depending on local ground conditions.

Types of Piles

Driven End Bearing Piles: These rely on the resistance of the strata at the end of the pile.
Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) Piles: These rely on skin friction along the pile shaft.

Choosing the right type of pile is crucial and depends on detailed soil investigation and the specific load requirements of your mezzanine.

Benefits of Piling for Mezzanines

Enhanced Load-Bearing Capacity: Supports heavy loads, crucial for automation systems like AutoStore.
Cost-Effective: Efficiently manages project costs by preventing the need for extensive ground preparation.
Safety Assurance: Ensures the structure is secure, preventing potential hazards.

Considerations for Piling

Soil Investigation: Conducting thorough geological surveys to determine the best piling solution.
Column Grid Size: Balancing between a larger grid to reduce the number of piles and ensuring each pile can support the intended load.

Why Choose Hi-Level Mezzanines?

Our team of expert structural engineers will guide you through the entire process, from initial site survey to the final installation of piles. We ensure that your mezzanine floor is built on a foundation that guarantees long-term stability and safety.

For more insights on the importance of piling in mezzanine floor projects, visit our detailed blog post here. Additionally, learn about ground slab preparations for mezzanines here.