Climate Controlled Storage Protects Your Valuables

Do you have valuable collections you need stored? Do you have items that need to remain dry, such as photographs or written documents, when stored? Are you storing candles or cosmetics that need to remain at a controlled temperature? Storing your valuables in a climate controlled self storage area could be the answer to your storing needs.

One big benefit of the climate controlled self storage areas over a standard unit is temperature control. The units are controlled to keep the temperature above freezing, around 40 degrees Fahrenheit, in the winter and below 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months. Instead of using individual heating and air conditioners for each unit, many facilities install commercial heating and cooling systems in an entire floor or building to control the climate. The advantage for the renter is they will not have to remember to turn on the heat or air conditioner for their particular unit. Any malfunctions for individual units will not go unnoticed for long periods. Using commercial units makes the facility run efficiently.

The climate controlled self storage areas are designed to prevent mold or other problems from moisture. Humidity control is as important as temperature control. Many of these facilities keep the relative humidity in their temperature controlled units lower than 50 percent.

Storing antiques, wood and furniture as well as musical instruments cosmetics and electronics are ideal items for the temperature and humidity controlled units. Long term storing in these facilities where the heat or cold can split wood furniture, damage antiques or electronics is desirable. Another plus is the humidity levels are kept low, preventing moisture to build up on boxes or furniture and causing mildew or other damage to the items.

These units are more expensive than standard storing. However the benefits out weigh the costs. One of the benefits of climate controlled self storage areas are their location. Most units are located inside a finished building, thus allowing it to keep out rodents or dust. Another benefit is the peace of mind knowing your belongings are safe from the elements.

Standard units are simply a slab of concrete with metal walls and a roof. Most offer some sort of security. People storing their stuff in one of these facilities need to realize it is like storing everything in a regular garage. If it is hot outside, it is even hotter in inside. This can cause candles or cosmetic samples to melt, record albums begin to warp and mold to develop from the humidity. The new climate controlled facilities gives the owners a competitive edge over the standard owner. Customers want to know their possessions will be stored in good condition and not destroyed by the temperature or humidity.

Naturally not all items require a controlled climate. But for those things like photographs, bedding and clothing having a unit that is temperature controlled helps avoid that musty smell.

Businesses can benefit as well from this type of storing. Those selling pharmaceutical supplies or cosmetic samples need a place to store where the climate can be controlled. Records and files, paper and electronic, need a place that is controlled to keep the papers from turning yellow or mildewed and the electronics from being damaged from excessive heat or moisture.

Climate controlled self storage is a specialty offered by this service industry. This amenity is worth the cost to have your possessions protected by temperature and moisture controlled facilities.

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