With hundreds of storage units available every day, choosing the right option may seem impossible. Doing thorough research into types of units, sizes, and security measures should lead you to the best unit for your specific needs.
One popular option for storage units is climate-controlled storage. These special units ensure that your items are safe and secure while also helping to extend their lifespan.Â
700 Block Storage offers climate-controlled storage units to provide optimal security and longevity of items. This blog will share the top benefits of utilizing climate-controlled storage units for items of all sizes.
What Exactly Is Climate-Controlled Storage?
These special units can maintain a consistent temperature with better air quality than typical storage units. Purified air is pumped into the space to keep moisture low which mitigates problems like mold, discoloration, and warping. Climate-controlled options are not affected by outside temperature fluctuations.
Homeowners and businesses can put fragile items like art, wood furniture, mattresses, and clothing in one of these units without fear. A climate-controlled unit helps slow the weakening of specific materials. Consistent temperatures will help add years of usable life to your furniture and collectibles because they are at a lower risk of damage.
Humidity Control
Limiting moisture and humidity is important for furniture, documents, books, and art pieces. Climate-controlled units limit humidity by using purified air inside the unit to keep items from getting moist. Typical controlled units maintain a humidity level of around 55% which is best for materials like leather, clothing, and paper documents.Â
Our units are also adjusted according to the outside temperature. Since Utah sees many different types of weather, we adjust our units between 55 degrees and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Enhanced Safety Features
Because climate control needs to avoid temperature fluctuations, keeping them overly secure is crucial. Locks and added security measures help avoid your unit being opened and letting in additional moisture. Facilities with climate-controlled units need to stay clean. This gives people peace of mind about their items and where they are being stored when a building is well maintained.
Restricted access will also help prevent theft and temperature changes to your unit without your knowledge. Video surveillance and keypads are just some of the features that are offered for specialty units.Â
Better For Long Term Storage
If you have long-term storage needs, a climate-controlled unit will keep them safe. Choosing these units will help items remain in the same condition as when you stored them. Storage units can almost ‘stop time’ by preventing aging and damage to seasonal items.
Seasonal items like decor, recreational items, or clothing are considered long-term storage items. Climate-controlled storage is the best way to keep these items useable for years, even if they are not used frequently. You may think that only using items during the winter will limit their wear and tear, but improper storage can actually damage them while not in use. Limiting humidity will slow the deterioration of your seasonal items.
Dust Reduction
Shoving your items in a closet allows them to collect all the dust from your home. Dander, lint, and skin cells that float around your air vents can land on stored items. Climate-controlled units limit dust by purifying the air before putting it into your storage unit. Dust is not necessarily damaging, but can lead to annoying build-up and discoloration if left for too long.
Keep The Value Of Antiques And Art
These valuable pieces require special care inside a home or while in storage. Putting art and antiques in climate-controlled storage will preserve their color and quality. Furniture, frames, canvases, coins, and paper items will not discolor when you store them properly. A stable environment helps these sensitive items be stable for longer. Pass antiques down to future generations in pristine condition.
Extend The Life Of Your Furniture
By limiting the risk of moisture and dust build-up, you lower the risk of deterioration to your furniture. Proper storage (including stacking and cleaning the pieces before storage) will extend the usable life of your furniture. This is extremely important for sentimental pieces, expensive items, or necessities like tables and chairs.
Climate-Controlled Units From 700 Block Storage
Our Salt Lake storage facility offers multiple climate-controlled storage units of various sizes. Our team wants to help all users have better access to their items and help keep their belongings safe.Â
700 Block Storage has easy access to each unit with elevators to each floor and ground units available. We also provide 24/7 surveillance and added security on climate-controlled units. No matter what personal belongings you are looking to store, our Utah facility is the top choice. Schedule your unit online and start storing as quickly as possible!
