Improving YOUR WORKPLACE With New Mezzanine Floors, Suspended Ceilings and Office Partitions

Expert Author Paul Smithy

Updating and altering any office environment can be essential for several reasons including changes in staffing / staffing levels, changes in business strategy and direction, changes in ownership / new premises, re-branding, or just because it's a thing that is long overdue, and has been planned for. The type and quality of working environment might have a big effect on for instance, communications (helping or hindering), staff morale, staff comfort, business processes and their effectiveness, efficiency and energy costs. When an office environment for example is updated or improved the refurbishment work and its extent obviously relates closely to the specified needs of this particular organisation. You can find however some popular services that office refurbishment companies provide, which article looks at 3 of these.

Mezzanine Floors

It is often the case that the basic solid structure of the permanent walls and floors can't be changed for several reasons e.g. conditions of any office occupancy / ownership, safety, difficulty or potential inconvenience, cost etc. Most businesses have to make the most of the space that they have within those structures. Mezzanine Floors are essentially a supplementary floor (with stairs to it) between 2 floors which doesn't extend completely across i.e. the Mezzanine Floor, and the real floor below it both share exactly the same ceiling. This is obviously only practical where there is enough vertical space to permit it. These structures are occasionally semi-permanent. They are typically constructed of steel, aluminium and / or fibreglass and frequently have decking structure with a practical and aesthetic flooring covering at the top that is in keeping with the floor covering on the real floors e.g. wood / wood pattern flooring. These areas create extra space than can be utilized for everything from staff work station areas to storage.

Suspended Ceilings

As the name suggests suspended ceilings are attached / suspended beneath the solid structure of the lower of the floor above i.e. the real solid ceiling area. In many office environments a framework is fitted into that is slotted many removable square tiles. The tile / solid material of the suspended ceiling is frequently manufactured from mineral fibre or mineral wool. Simply because these materials are not too difficult to work with and install, plus they provide the right degrees of acoustic insulation, and thermal insulation i.e. they can save energy costs as time passes. These materials also have a good degree of fire resistance in addition to being resistant to humidity and different temperature changes e.g. when heating systems are switched off and on - humidity can warp and damage other materials. Plaster board suspended ceilings can be sued where more versatility and a far more seamless appearance is required. Metal ceilings can also be fitted for instance where cleanliness and hygiene are of uppermost importance. Generally  Office Ceilings Colnbrook  suspended ceilings also provide an aesthetically pleasing surface which also reflects light well thus keeping energy costs down and making the environment better to work in.

Office Partitions

Installing office partitions (like Mezzanine Floors) is another solution to make the best usage of the space within the actual solid structure of the building. Corridors, office, reception areas and meeting rooms can all be created using various modern materials, finishes and colours. Glass, sliding and folding, and aluminium and steel framed partitions with varied panels and glazed areas can all be designed and installed to exactly fit the area, function and existing design schemes. Toughened 10 mm and 12mm glass partitions set into strong aluminium tracks with clear silicone or gaskets joints, and glass doors can be used to create practical, impressive looking and flexible spaces. Artistic films and manifestation films can be used to put in a visually pleasing and a safety aspect to these partitioned areas. Although these partitions are fitted safely and solidly set up they're obviously more flexible and allow for more changes than e.g. sold brick / block walls.