Warehouse
What is important when constructing a new warehouse?
In commercial construction, warehouses are indispensable. From medium-sized companies, to the workshop next door, to the modern online shop – almost no business owner or entrepreneur can do without a warehouse. A warehouse is used for storing goods, products, and raw materials of all kinds. When designing and constructing a warehouse, certain requirements must be considered. The construction of a warehouse differs, for example, from that of a logistics hall due to features like a lower ceiling height or fewer gates. Warehouses usually also do not have loading docks, and are accessible only through classic gates.
We, the Rudolf HÖRMANN GmbH & Co. KG, have been designing and building warehouses for many years for small businesses, family-owned companies, and medium-sized businesses. Based on our many years of experience, we know what is important for warehouses, even with the most varied types of stored goods. Our warehouses fulfill both functional and aesthetic criteria. Upon request, we combine your warehouse with a photovoltaic roof, allowing you to reduce energy costs associated with the warehouse.
- Column-free design
- Canopy for additional weather protection
- Maximum space utilization
- Insulated or non-insulated construction
- Suitable access height
- Eaves height adjusted to the storage concept
- Customized execution for high economic efficiency
We build warehouses in all sizes and variants
The dimensions of warehouses can vary significantly. They range from small and space-saving to large-scale. Most commonly, they are about 15 x 30 m or 20 x 50 m. However, smaller and much larger warehouses are also common in commercial construction. Especially popular is a combination of warehouse and office. Warehouses tend to have a sloped roof, as this is more economical than a flat roof. With a sufficient roof pitch, column-free spans of over 60 m are possible. The gates should have a clearance height for trucks, allowing for easy loading and unloading within the hall. Therefore, a gate height of at least 4.5 m is advisable, with 5 m being recommended. For a warehouse, a canopy is useful for weather protection when loading and unloading goods and products. For this purpose, a 5 m large canopy on the eaves side of the hall is usually sufficient.
Our goal when planning a warehouse: Maximum storage capacities for maximum benefit
The spatial concepts we design ensure smooth processes and product flows within the warehouse. Few internal columns offer plenty of storage space. Wide column spacing guarantees easy and safe maneuvering. All of this provides you with a lot of flexibility in your spatial layout.
No matter what kind of storage system you have, we can build the suitable warehouse for it
For optimal utilization of the warehouse, the storage technology inside is crucial. With our warehouse, we create the conditions for your storage technology to work effectively. Whether you store flexibly on the floor or structure your hall using shelves, we provide a suitable building envelope. The type of storage system or shelf is secondary to us. From small simple shelves handled by hand, to pallet racks, and even automated shelving systems, our HÖRMANN hall always offers the right framework for maximum space efficiency.
We offer you various options in constructing a warehouse
Our wide range of materials for structural design allows us to offer you technically advanced solutions made of steel, wood, concrete, or a mix for your warehouse, saving costs and protecting your budget. The different construction options for building a warehouse make every planning unique and interesting for our in-house departments of engineering, statics, and construction. A photovoltaic system combined with the warehouse is a great way to save energy costs.
Safety for the stored goods is our top priority
The requirements for building a warehouse also depend on what will be stored inside. Depending on this, you can choose between insulated or non-insulated variants of the warehouse. Trapezoidal sheet profiles are typical for simple unheated warehouses and are commonly used for roofing and cladding. To reduce condensation water (also known as dew water), an anti-drip coating has proven effective as protection against condensation. This keeps stored goods safe from moisture, such as dripping from sweat water. However, this coating can lose its effectiveness over time with increased dust exposure, and in unfavorable weather conditions, it may not fully absorb the water. A higher quality solution is therefore a thin sandwich element (insulation thickness 40 mm). For highly sensitive stored goods, you should consider a lightly insulated roof.
The advantage of a HÖRMANN warehouse: Simple approval and fireproof with F30 construction method
Warehouses by HÖRMANN are mostly constructed in the fireproof F30 construction method. This allows hall sizes of up to 40 m in length to be rapidly approved through a simplified approval process (exemption procedure). In addition, the building can be economically constructed up to 3 m from the property line. For pure steel halls, this is only possible with a significantly more expensive non-combustible facade. This F30 construction method is made possible by the use of wood and specially coated steel. Coated steel columns in a warehouse are not only advantageous from a fire safety perspective, they also allow for a slimmer construction form than wood columns, thus providing more space for shelving.
We realize a warehouse for you based on functional, economic, and sustainable aspects with appealing architecture that fits your business or company. A lightweight hall is also fundamentally suitable as a warehouse. Should you be interested in such an option for your warehouse, our contact person is available to advise you at any time.
Warehouse Canopy
It doesn't always have to be a complete warehouse. With the help of a warehouse canopy, a storage area can be quickly and cost-effectively expanded. The canopy protects the stored goods from weather influences. HÖRMANN offers various canopy systems for warehouse canopies. Considering climate protection and energy transition, roofing with photovoltaics is ideal. A photovoltaic canopy has dual benefits: weather protection and power generation. We are happy to advise you on the subject of warehouse canopies and offer you a tailored solution.
We also build your warehouse with an office or even residence
Allow us to create a non-binding offer for your warehouse with or without an office. With your offer, you will receive a 3D animation of your project, considering static and economic requirements.
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