Large structures used for inventory storage, warehouses are especially prevalent in the e-commerce, pharmaceutical, and food grain storage industries. In contrast to a few decades ago, when the majority of warehouses were constructed from brick and mortar, the majority of warehouses nowadays are pre-engineered. Prefabricated steel warehouses have gained popularity in recent years due to their durability and affordability. In addition, there are numerous other benefits, like rapid building, cheap maintenance, expansion flexibility, and more.
In this blog post, we will examine the following crucial elements to consider while constructing a warehouse:
1. A lofty ceiling
Before distribution, the majority of firms, including e-commerce enterprises, rent warehouses for the storage of goods. Therefore, these items are stacked in the warehouses on tall racks. Therefore, a ceiling height of around 12 metres is deemed optimal for stacking and storing materials in these warehouses.
2. Continuous canopy on loading/unloading bays
As storage is the major function of a warehouse, loading and unloading should occur frequently on the bays throughout the day. Therefore, we recommend that warehouses have many docks and a canopy that extends over them all. If your warehouse is located in an area with heavy precipitation, the canopy will prevent your items from becoming ruined.
3. Multiple openings for loading
In a warehouse, loading and unloading are daily occurrences. Therefore, we recommend constructing many bays or entrances so that on days with heavy traffic, there are not too many vehicles waiting their turn, which can delay product delivery.
4. Insulated structure for the protection of products
In order to protect your goods from rain, moisture, mildew, extreme heat, etc., insulated sheds are of vital importance in a warehouse. For this purpose, reflective insulating panels are advised. It provides a clean and dry environment and is simple to install.
5. Fire safety measures
Warehouses store the commodities upon which your firm depends. To avoid potential fire damage that can result in billions of dollars in losses, it is crucial to observe fire safety practises. We recommend using rockwool insulation panels, which have fire resistance, for this reason. Aside from this, the installation of fire hydrants and sprinklers is mandatory.
EPACK Prefab is an industry leader when it comes to prefabricated warehouses. We make them in-house under the supervision of our skilled staff. In India, we have constructed warehouses for logistics, e-commerce, and numerous other businesses.
