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Mezzanine
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How To Build A Mezzanine Floor – Construction Guide

 How To Build A Mezzanine Floor

FOREWORD
Need more space without spending a fortune? Have you considered going up? Adding
a mezzanine level (if ceiling heights allow) can give you immediate added floor
space. Build as a temporary solution or build a permanent addition. These plans can
be amended to suit any size room or office. Refer to the provided span tables guide for
post spacings and beam sizes.

Let’s Get Started!

Step 1

Assuming the floor is level, the first step is to cut 4 identical posts. We are using 90 x
90mm radiate pine as this structure in indoors under cover. A standard door frame
stands at 2.1m tall. We are allowing a beam size of 140mm, therefore the post length
is 2240mm.

Cut four posts and cut a rebate 140mm x 45mm in one end of each post (see below).

Step 2

Cut the end beams out of 140mm x 45mm pine to the width required. For this
example we are using a post spacing of 2.1 metres. A larger beam size will be
required for a larger span.

Step 3

If your structure is temporary, you will need to cut and fix timber braces to the outside
of the posts for the structure to remain rigid.
 Timber bracing

Step 4

Cut the joists. Stand the completed end frames up against the wall opposite each
other. Measure the distance between the walls and subtract 10mm. Cut the joists. The
joists should be spaced at maximum 450mm centres. Space the joists at 400mm
spacings for heavy loads such as storage areas.

Step 5

The joists sit on the top of the end frames and are skew nailed into the beam. 16mm
thick particle board flooring is cut and nailed to the top. Particle board flooring comes
in sheets 3.6 metres long and 900mm wide and must be laid across the joists.
If the structure is to be permanent, it can be fixed to the walls with dynabolts and the
horizontal bracing omitted.

Using 120 x 10mm dynabolts @ max 700mm spacings, fix the end beam and end
joists to the wall. Start the first bolts 150mm from the ends of the beam, and divide
the distance between until left with a measurement of less than 700mm.

TIP
When installing dynabolts, make sure not to hammer the bolt all the way to the
wall. Tighten the last 10mm of the bolt with a spanner. This will prevent the bolt
from slipping and ensures maximum strength.

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Happy Building!