{"id":1074,"date":"2020-12-17T17:24:21","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T17:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/2020\/12\/17\/optimizing-your-warehouse-structure-for-safe-efficient-output\/"},"modified":"2020-12-17T17:24:21","modified_gmt":"2020-12-17T17:24:21","slug":"optimizing-your-warehouse-structure-for-safe-efficient-output","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/optimizing-your-warehouse-structure-for-safe-efficient-output\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimizing Your Warehouse Structure for Safe, Efficient Output"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re a supplier considering options for warehouse structure design and construction, both external and internal, there are some sobering statistics you may want to consider.\u00a0 Each year, warehouses cost companies billions of dollars in lost products, either from theft or from damage.\u00a0 While some damage is unavoidable, a large portion is caused by improper construction that allows elemental damage or by faulty interior storage that results in costly system failures.<\/p>\n

Another sad fact is that OSHA reports nearly 50,000 warehouse injuries every year from falling objects.\u00a0 Interior storage structures that can\u2019t withstand the bumping and movement of forklifts or that are too flimsy to hold up to the required loads can lead to tumbling objects and resultant injuries.<\/p>\n

There is, however, an easy solution to warehouse worries.\u00a0 Steel construction<\/a> provides greater strength, corrosion resistance, design versatility, and space optimization that many other construction materials simply can\u2019t offer.\u00a0 In fact, steel design currently makes up 71% of the commercial market and a whopping 95% of an industrial building.<\/p>\n

Build with Steel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Steel warehouses<\/a> are not only often quicker to build, saving labor costs, but they also are much longer-lasting than other construction materials.\u00a0 Steel is a weather and pest resistant material that can last for 50 years or more.\u00a0 This means less chance of product damage for suppliers.\u00a0 Because of steel\u2019s strength and temperature resistance, you can virtually eliminate fire damage and structural failure from your list of worries.<\/p>\n

Steel construction offers a \u201cclear span\u201d design, which means that spaces larger than 100 feet don\u2019t require load-bearing poles.\u00a0 This optimizes available storage space and creates clearer sightlines for ease of finding the products you need.\u00a0 Greater visibility also makes it easier to use cameras to protect against theft.<\/p>\n

But did you also know that steel construction saves you money over the long run?\u00a0 Steel not only requires less maintenance and repair, but it also is an eco-friendly choice that can save you money on bills.\u00a0 Cool roof construction allows the steel to reduce cooling costs by as much as 50%.\u00a0 And even if you don\u2019t cool your space, the reduced temperatures make workers more comfortable and lessen the environmental impact on the products you store.<\/p>\n

Fill It with Steel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Once you\u2019ve built your steel structure, it\u2019s worth considering creating your storage space with steel shelving on the interior.\u00a0 Steel tube shelving offers you a number of advantages that save you money and increase efficiency.<\/p>\n

Steel shelves are durable and stand up to being struck by forklifts.\u00a0 Furthermore, the high strength to weight ratio means steel can stand up to the heavy loads of warehouse storage.\u00a0 Larger items can be stacked on shelves without the worries of system failures.\u00a0 And because the tubing is coated with scratch-proof paint, it resists corrosion thus extending the life of your storage units.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the strength and stability of steel allow you to build units that reach the highest levels of your warehouse space.\u00a0 And stability means that you can store your most delicate objects with the assurance that bumps won\u2019t send them tumbling.<\/p>\n

Finally, steel shelving is affordable and versatile.\u00a0 Compression clips allow shelves to be adjusted in small increments that allow for adjustments from the smallest loads to the largest.\u00a0 For the really big loads, you can add center supports that add greater support for those heavy objects.\u00a0 Ultimately, steel is easy to assemble, can be configured in a number of design strategies, and provides the greatest strength and durability for the cost of long-term storage on the market.<\/p>\n

So as you begin to design your next warehouse project, ask yourself what can offer you building security, product protection, and efficient operations.\u00a0 It won\u2019t take you long to discover that the answer is steel.<\/p>\n

Bio:<\/h4>\n

Ivan Young<\/strong> is a writer for HappyWriters.co. Ivan has been a professional writer and author for nearly 20 years.\u00a0 He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Nebraska, an M.F.A in Creative Writing from the University of South Carolina, and a B.S. in Zoology from Clemson University.\u00a0 He has published web content, blog posts, personal essays, fiction, poetry, and academic essays.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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