Mezzanine in Georgia
A mezzanine is a freestanding elevated platform inside your building — essentially an extra floor without the construction project. When you've run out of floor space but have vertical room to spare, a mezzanine doubles or triples your usable area for a fraction of what new construction costs. Atlanta is the logistics capital of the Southeast. Hartsfield-Jackson (the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic) combines with the Norfolk Southern and CSX rail intermodal yards to make metro Atlanta one of the most connected distribution points in the country. Savannah's port is the fastest-growing container port in North America.
Learn more about mezzanine in Georgia ↓Mezzanine Suppliers in Georgia (8)
Atlanta Pallet Racking
Sells new and used pallet racking, shelving, lift trucks, mezzanines, and modular offices for warehouse and industrial use in metro Atlanta.
Atlanta Warehouse Solutions
Founded 2015, offers warehouse racking, mezzanines, conveyors, design/layout, installation, and rack safety audits.
KNAPP Logistics Automation, Inc.
KNAPP is the reliable technology partner for value chain innovation. Headquartered in Austria with 49 subsidiaries worldwide, KNAPP provides proven software and hardware solutions for intelligent logistics automation, from production and distribution to the point of sale. A collaborative approach and excellent service position KNAPP as a trusted, stable partner for success in healthcare, retail, fashion and apparel, food retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and e-commerce. For more information visit: https://www.knapp.com/en/.
McGee Storage & Handling
Licensed general contractor and full-service material handling provider since 1972 selling new and used warehouse products.
Pallet Rack Surplus
Full-service material handling provider specializing in new and used pallet racking with surplus buying and liquidation services.
Rack Men Equipment Co
Trusted warehouse storage solutions provider since 1988 selling new and used racking from major brands including Husky Rack and Wire and Steel King.
Southern Handling Inc
Over 30 years in material handling. Sells and installs pallet rack, drive-in rack, push back rack, cantilever, mezzanines, and lift trucks.
Stanley Black & Decker Smart Storage Solutions
When to Choose Mezzanine
- ✓You've run out of floor space but have unused vertical clearance
- ✓Building expansion or relocation isn't practical or cost-effective
- ✓You need additional space for picking, packing, offices, or light assembly
- ✓Your lease won't let you modify the building but you need more room
- ✓You want to add a second level above existing rack or work areas
Key Specs to Ask About
- •Deck size (square footage and overall dimensions)
- •Load capacity (psf — typical range is 125 to 300 lbs per square foot)
- •Clear height above and below the deck
- •Decking material (bar grate, plywood, concrete, resinous coating)
- •Column spacing (affects usability of the space below)
- •Stairway and handrail requirements (IBC code dictates these)
- •Fire suppression requirements (sprinklers above and below the deck)
How It Compares
| Factor | Mezzanine | More Pallet Rack |
|---|---|---|
| What it adds | Usable floor space (a second level) | Storage positions on existing floor |
| Best for | Pick/pack, offices, light storage above bulk | Palletized storage needing forklift access |
| Requires clear height | 14-16+ feet for usable space above and below | As little as 8-10 feet per storage level |
| Cost | $15-$40/sq ft installed | $50-$150 per pallet position |
| Permitting | Almost always required (adds occupiable area) | Usually required over 6-8 feet |
| Relocatable? | Yes — bolt-together designs disassemble | Yes — rack is inherently modular |
A mezzanine adds a second level of floor space — useful for pick/pack, offices, or light storage. More pallet rack adds storage positions at ground level. If you've run out of floor area but have headroom, mezzanine. If you have floor area but need more pallet storage, add rack.
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson has been the world's busiest airport for over two decades straight. It's also a massive cargo hub — and the warehouses ringing the airport store everything from live seafood to movie props for Georgia's booming film industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The word 'mezzanine' comes from the Italian 'mezzano' — middle. In Renaissance theaters it was the cheap seats. In warehousing, it's the cheapest square footage you can add without pouring concrete.
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