Building a Mezzanine to Maximize Space | RR Buildings

TLDRIn this video, Kyle and Greg install a mezzanine in their RR Buildings headquarters to gain additional square footage. They use 24t eye joists, Legacy premium subfloor, and a massive girder truss to create a sturdy and spacious mezzanine. The mezzanine adds 1,000 square feet to the building and eliminates the need for support posts. The installation process involves marking the floor system, installing joist hangers, and securing the LVL beams in place.

Key insights

🔨The mezzanine installation allows for the efficient use of vertical space, maximizing the available square footage in the building.

🏗️Using 24t eye joists and Legacy premium subfloor ensures a strong and durable mezzanine platform.

🚧The massive girder truss supports the entire mezzanine and eliminates the need for support posts underneath.

💡The mezzanine adds 1,000 square feet of extra space to the building, providing more room for storage or other purposes.

🔩The installation process involves marking the floor system, installing joist hangers, and securing the LVL beams in place.

Q&A

What is the purpose of installing a mezzanine?

The mezzanine is installed to maximize the use of vertical space and gain additional square footage in the building.

What materials are used for the mezzanine construction?

The mezzanine is constructed using 24t eye joists, Legacy premium subfloor, and a massive girder truss.

Does the mezzanine require support posts?

No, the massive girder truss supports the entire mezzanine, eliminating the need for support posts underneath.

How much additional square footage does the mezzanine add?

The mezzanine adds 1,000 square feet of extra space to the building, providing more room for storage or other purposes.

What is the installation process for the mezzanine?

The installation process involves marking the floor system, installing joist hangers, and securing the LVL beams in place.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the project and the need for a mezzanine to gain additional square footage in the building.

02:32Explanation of the mezzanine design and the use of 24t eye joists and Legacy premium subfloor.

03:59Information about the massive girder truss that supports the entire mezzanine.

06:45Discussion of the additional 1,000 square feet of space provided by the mezzanine.

09:59Overview of the installation process, including marking the floor system and installing joist hangers.