Climatized self-storage is generally a good idea unless you're storing items for the short term during a mild season and you're not storing valuables or delicate items. If you're not sure whether you need a climate-controlled unit or not, then you can't go wrong by choosing one with climate control. Climatized self-storage units cost more per month, but the benefits and protection they provide make the cost worth it. Here are some ways your belongings will be protected.
The Units May Be Sealed Better
Since the climatized units are heated and air-conditioned, they need to be sealed well to be energy-efficient and cost-effective. When a storage unit is inside a sealed building, there is a reduced risk of insects, dust, and mice getting inside and bothering your things.
Plus, with several storage units inside a sealed building, there will be foot traffic daily that helps keep pests away. Outdoor storage units may not see a lot of activity, and that allows pests a chance to settle in and damage your belongings, especially if your things are in storage for several months or longer.
You May Feel Safer Using A Climatized Unit
If you plan to visit your storage unit occasionally to retrieve items or add things to storage as the seasons change, you may feel more comfortable going in a unit that is indoors where other people are around and where the building is monitored. You may find that visiting an outdoor unit seems spooky or unsafe since your unit might be isolated and far from the office.
In addition to that, your belongings might actually be safer since they'll be inside a building that has better security than what's provided by a single lock on an outdoor unit. Your climatized unit will have its own lock and the building itself will be locked, too, after business hours, so there is an additional layer of security for your things.
Temperature And Humidity Won't Be An Issue
Of course, one of the main reasons to rent a climatized self-storage unit is so climate extremes won't damage your belongings. That way, if you accidentally put electronics or fragile fabrics in storage, you won't have to worry about them being damaged. All of your belongings, including those made of wood, metal, and fabric will survive their time in storage much better than if they are subjected to temperature and humidity swings. However, don't forget that some things need climate control. If you're not sure if the things you will store need climate control, talk to the storage facility to see what they recommend.
Contact a company like Safe and Sound Self Storage to learn more about climatized self-storage units.
Share22 November 2021
