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Think every high-density shelving project requires reinforcing the floor? If your answer is 'YES', this issue of A&D Community News & Support is a must read! Continue reading as we reveal the top three myths, facts, and lessons learned when discussing floor loading! Don't forget, Spacesaver Solutions' team of Storage Design Consultants is always happy to answer any of your floor loading questions or concerns! Call our office today at 1 877.726.3933, or email design@spacesaver.ca!  
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MYTH: All high-density mobile shelving projects in existing buildings require reinforcing the floor.  
FACT: Considering that 80% of high-density systems are installed on upper-level floors of existing buildings, 90% of them do not require any reinforcing of the floor! Reinforcing the floor is a last resort when all alternate solutions are exhausted. 
LESSON LEARNED: Reinforcing the floor is not required in most applications of high-density mobile shelving. Continue reading "The Structural Engineer" for further clarification.  

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MYTH: All Structural Engineers are created equal. 
FACT: Some large engineering firms are very familiar with the product and they will do a great job of getting projects approved. On the other hand, some are very unfamiliar with the product, and this is when communication between your storage design consultant and structural engineer is critical. 
LESSON LEARNED: Not all structural engineers are familiar with high-density mobile shelving. If they've never worked with the product, they are sure to err on the side of caution. Your storage design consultant can educate and provide information that might otherwise be overlooked.  

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MYTH: There are no alternatives to reinforcing the floor. 
FACT: Your high-density shelving vendor should be able to provide several alternate solutions that will help to get projects approved. Most structural engineers are not aware of alternative solutions and will therefore resort to reinforcing the floor - a lengthy and expensive process! 
LESSON LEARNED: Get the conversation started between your structural engineer and storage design consultant early! In the end, it can save your client weeks of time and thousands of dollars!  

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Floor Loading Considerations Brochure
WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THE IMPLICATIONS OF FLOOR LOADING?  

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  Have something you want to hear more about? Email us at design@spacesaver.ca! We'd love to hear from you! 

Sincerely,

 

Shannon Melrose
Director of Marketing, A&D Liaison
Spacesaver Solutions Inc.
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