Ample space, high ceilings and resistant flooring are characteristics that every storage shed must have to ensure the proper storage of products. The lighting and ventilation system must also be carefully thought out, in order to facilitate identification and protect stored products against the effects of climate fluctuations, for example.
Natural ventilation systems have been a priority for designers when configuring a storage shed. This type of solution brings thermal comfort and improves air quality in the environment so that storage takes place correctly and safely. In this content, we will talk about all the advantages of this process and explain which criteria to consider when configuring a class A warehouse. Let's go!
What are the characteristics of a quality storage shed?
Some criteria must be considered to ensure the safety and quality of storage in an industrial shed. They are
High ceiling height
The architecture with high ceilings favors ventilation inside the warehouse, so as to keep the internal temperature pleasant at all times. This is essential both for the well-being of the employees who circulate in the environment and for the conservation of the stored volumes.
Resilient flooring
The storage shed houses many heavy goods, products and supplies. The floor needs to be strong enough to support the weight of these loads and their movement around the site, so as not to endanger the structure of the building.
Good lighting and ventilation
These are the most important things to consider when configuring a storage shed. After all, if lighting and ventilation are not adequate, the stored cargo will be at risk. In certain types of industries, such as the food industry, light control over certain inputs needs to be rigorous. Thermal comfort, in turn, is essential for the conservation of various items.
Storage capacity
The logistics of the warehouse departments should be thought out in order to favor the flow of materials, cargo, and vehicles in the environment. If space is limited, managers can consider the possibility of expanding storage capacity by renting extra departments - as long as they are close to the main line of operation of the industry.
Firefighting and security system
Whatever the type of product stored, it is indispensable to have an effective security and fire fighting system. Cameras for 24 hour monitoring help a lot in the prevention against theft. The investment in self-extinguishing installations is also very welcome, so that in case of accidents, the spread of fire through the environment is avoided.
Is it possible to have natural ventilation and lighting in a storage shed?
Yes, even, as we said before, the care with the lighting and ventilation of the storage shed is paramount for the scalable growth of the production line. Some examples of intelligent solutions in this regard are domes, blinds, and industrial louvers.
Domus are sustainable daylighting systems that provide uniform brightness for up to eight hours of work, without the need for artificial lamps. This generates significant energy savings for the plant.
The blinds and louvers also operate at zero energy cost, providing constant air renewal to keep the shed with a pleasant internal temperature and maximum air quality.
The natural ventilation solutions gain even more efficiency when designed with the aid of innovative methodologies such as BIM Modeling and Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD), which works like a fluid calculator to make the projects more accurate.
With the help of these methods, it is possible to evaluate in the virtual environment all the variables that interfere in the industry's natural ventilation project, validating calculations for a sizing of solutions compatible with the particularities of each warehouse layout.
As for the lighting domus, it is worth remembering that the dimensioning of the solution will take into account a number of aspects, such as the positions of machines, shelves, partitions, forklifts etc. From there, the project will be executed so that the luminosity enters the storage shed in a strategic way, that is, without affecting the equipment and stored products or the employees.
How to get a class A storage shed?
Class A storage sheds are so known for meeting certain criteria that define the storage quality of the environment. The characteristics we mentioned at the beginning of this content are part of these criteria, such as the space available for storage, the logistics of cargo circulation, and the care taken with lighting and ventilation. We can summarize them this way:
- Minimum headroom required;
- Adequate lighting and climate control;
- Large area that facilitates logistics;
- Alta capacidade de área locável;
- Large maneuvering patio;
- Waiting vacancies in freight transport;
- Sustainability certification.
It is also important to highlight that natural lighting and ventilation solutions, besides helping to keep the storage shed in compliance with Class A criteria, are also sustainable systems that combine high performance, energy savings and zero environmental impact. So if you want to be successful in the configuration of your factory warehouse, you know where to start!
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