Mezzanines & Platforms

A mezzanine is a free-standing structural steel platform that adds a second (or third) level of usable space inside your existing building — no need to expand the footprint or move. It uses its own columns, beams, decking, handrail, and stairs, so it sits independently of the building structure and can be designed for storage, offices, assembly, or pick modules. Valley designs, engineers, and installs mezzanines across Youngstown and Northeast Ohio — call 888-952-7536.

Mezzanines are engineered to your use — typical storage platforms are designed for 125–250 lbs/sq ft, with heavier ratings available for equipment or dense storage. The columns, beams, joists, and decking are all sized to the load and to code. Valley produces stamped engineered drawings so your platform passes inspection and is safe for its intended use.

Yes — mezzanines require a building permit and stamped engineered drawings, and often must address egress, guardrail, and sometimes fire-protection requirements. Valley handles the engineering and permit drawings as part of a turnkey project and builds to code so it passes inspection the first time across Northeast Ohio.

Pallet racking cost depends on the system type, capacity, height, and number of bays — selective rack is the most economical per position, while high-density systems like push-back and pallet flow cost more but store more in less space. Valley designs to your budget and gives a firm quote. Call 888-952-7536 for pricing on your Northeast Ohio project.

The right system depends on your SKU count, pallet volume, and rotation needs: selective rack for direct access to mixed SKUs, drive-in for high-density LIFO, push-back for density with selectivity, pallet flow for FIFO throughput, and cantilever for long loads. Valley designs the layout around how your operation actually runs across Northeast Ohio.