What to Look for in a Storage Unit

Posted by Chell in Storage Tips

Nature can have a huge effect on items that we deem very valuable, which is why it is important to protect them when planning to put them in storage facilities. Aside from temperature, humidity is something that can be very damaging to fragile items. This is why when looking for storage units, it is better to find ones that offer climate control. Storage facilities that offer these features often put additional costs – also called climate-control premium – and can depend on the size of the unit or the supply-and-demand. Consider this when shopping for the types of units.

Even in an air-conditioned room, items can still suffer damages from humidity. High humidity can damage photos and cause them to stick together, bring about cracks in leather pieces, and make wood and other furniture warp. Any items that are sensitive to humidity can greatly benefit from being stored in a climate-controlled storage unit. Anyone who is planning to pack away items of value (whether historical or sentimental), the cost of paying additional fees for climate controlled storage units are worth it, especially if they will be stored for a significant amount of time.

In order to get the best from your rented storage unit, the first thing you need to check is the conditions of the storage unit. Aside from being clean and secure, make sure you are comfortable with the temperature and humidity of the unit. This is vital if you want to protect your items. Your best option to lower the risks of damage to your valuables is to go with climate-controlled storage units, since despite the additional cost, it would prevent natural changes from outside conditions from harming your items.

If by chance you have trouble with money and can’t get a climate-controlled storage unit, you can help lower the change of damage from humidity by keeping the unit it well ventilated. This can be very difficult since the unit will be closed for security reasons, so you can space out your items to let them “breathe”, avoid sealing your things in plastic bags to avoid condensation and mildew, and putting additional layers of polish to avoid rust. There are some other things you can do to protect your stored items, and you can read more on this mini storage website for further information.