The Challenge
To turn a warehouse full of large storage containers into an area suitable to securely hold precious items of furniture, art and associated valuables. With a warehouse boasting a volume of 13,000 m2 it was imperative to maximise the volume for Cadogan Tate’s clients.
The Solution
Having established the need to maximise the warehouse height available it was clear that a two-tier mezzanine floor was the correct way to proceed, along with a high-quality Troax partition system to create the required safe rooms. The safe rooms were created from a double skin steel system along with steel doors for maximum security.
Having carried out a geotechnical slab floor test it was apparent that the floor slab would need reinforcing to carry the imposed loads created by the mezzanine floor. A specialist company (Branlow Piling Solutions) were selected to pile the floor using a ‘bottom driven pile’ technique. STS storage systems liaised with Branlow throughout the piling process to make sure the process ran smoothly and STS Storage Systems could follow on with the mezzanine build.
Once the piling was complete STS Storage Systems had a short time window to complete the build of the 1940m2 two-tier mezzanine floor and install 712 linear metres of steel partitioning. One added complication was the need to site the mezzanine columns onto the freshly cured pile caps.
Again STS managed the project efficiently with Cadogan Tate and Branlow to ensure the project was delivered on time and on budget.
How We Achieved It!
Mezzanine Floor
- BRE 437 Approved, 7.2KN loading.
- Bespoke pallet gates created for oversize items.
- Building and fire regulations sought and approved.
- Alignment stanchions to meet pile locations and not to interfere with safe rooms.
Steel Partition
- High quality ‘Elan’ powder coated double skin steel walls and doors.
- Bespoke Cadogan Tate colours.
- Doors fixed to take high security jobs.
Lighting
- Low energy T5 lighting to all areas.
- PIR sensors fitted to ensure lights are only on in active areas.
- Installed to NICEIC standards.
“Cadogan Tate contracted STS Storage Systems to carry the build of our very first mezzanine many years ago, since then they have become a trusted partner designing and building our mezzanines both in the UK and Europe. I can honestly say that nothing is too complex and STS are always keen to offer a cost effective solution to any design problem we have encountered. As such I would be happy to recommend them to potential customers.”
Rohan Masson-Taylor / Chairman / Cadogan Tate Group
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