Build a mezzanine: how to think about it?

Individuals who have a sufficient ceiling height may want to implant a mezzanine.This additional room, which is not really one, saves space to live and precious square meters while bringing a lot of charm and elegance to the house.How to think about it?What rules to respect?Discover the answers to your questions in this file.

How to think of the construction of your mezzanine?

Wanting a mezzanine is good, but it cannot be built anyway.Its location must be determined according to the arrangement of your room, its shape, its interior and exterior openings, its load -bearing walls, etc..

What height to provide?

It is not recommended to install a mezzanine if you do not have a ceiling height of at least 4 meters.This is not an obligation, but it is your comfort of use.It is indeed preferable to have 1.80 meters to 2 meters in height for this room and 1.90 meters to 2 meters under the mezzanine.If you do not benefit from a sufficient space to keep yourself and to circulate standing, you risk abandoning it for the sake of discomfort and your investment will have been vain.

With such height, you can transform your mezzanine into an office or a living room for example, even in space for a home cinema.Make your desires speak!

On the other hand, if you install a mezzanine to arrange a sleeping for your child, a minimum height of 1 meter may be sufficient.Your child must be able to move on all fours and sit on his bed without banging his head.Make sure you get started!

Where to install your mezzanine?

Most mezzanines are installed in the children's room or in living rooms.

What access?

Three types of access are generally used for a mezzanine: the traditional staircase, the miller's scale and the traditional scale.

The barrier or the railings

Your mezzanine is a room in height, so it is important to prevent falls by installing a barrier or a railings.The barrier consists of posts and balusters.In a living room, its minimum height must be 1 meter and the spacing between the balusters must not exceed 11 cm so as not to allow the passage of a child.

In a child's room, if the ceiling height of the mezzanine is 1 meter, a barrier 50 cm high is enough to prevent the fall of your little one, especially if it cannot stand up.

There is a wide choice of mezzanine barriers.If these are used for security, they also bring an aesthetic touch.Choose well!

What rules are to respect for the construction of a mezzanine?

When you undertake the construction of a mezzanine, several rules are to be observed.

What administrative procedures?

The ground surface on the ground of your mezzanine will determine your administrative procedures:

What height ?

We have mentioned comfort and aesthetics, but the height of the mezzanine has regulatory importance.For daily life within the house, the regulations recommends a height of 1.90 to 2.20 meters under the mezzanine for the passage and the circulation of air and light.On the mezzanine, a minimum height of 1.80 meters is recommended.If you do not meet these standards, either at least 4 meters high under ceiling, it is possible that your project is not accepted as it is or that you get bored very quickly due to the discomfort caused.

What security measures?

Your mezzanine must be secure and a solid construction.It is strongly recommended to call on the services of a competent professional;Do not embark on such a project if you do not have the necessary skills.

The mezzanine must be designed to bear its weight and what is established there without risk of collapse or impact on the load -bearing walls.

Remember to equip your mezzanine with suitable railings and easy and compliant access.Remember that the part can be used by children and that safety is essential.

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