While lacking space to store all your stuff sounds much like a “First World Problem” meme, in fact, it’s a massive issue in the UK at the moment. Usually, we tend to put a sentimental value on stuff that we rarely use. Thus we need space to store them, but without taking too much space in our living quarters. Basements and attics can do so much if you have them. Traditional storage units are the perfect substitute and a great place for most things you will need to keep intact for the future. However, a normal storage unit won’t do the trick when storing items susceptible to the climate and the environment. They require some special care. In these cases, you need to rent a climate-controlled storage unit.
What is Climate-Controlled Storage?
As the name suggests, it’s a storage unit that nullifies the effects of the surrounding weather, making it perfect for storing valuable antiques, furniture, clothing, musical instruments and more. In these types of storage, you can control the temperature and humidity, which are the main cooperate behind so many ruined items in regular storage. Combined, these two factors create moisture, which is devastating to some fragile elements like textile, paper, wood, and others. In addition, the moist climate is a breathing ground for mildew, rotting and rust.
Having climate-controlled storage actually brings a lot of benefits in the long run.
Climate-Controlled Storage Saves Items From Extreme Temperatures
You might remember how we got roasted by the sun this summer for about a month. Heatwaves with record temperatures roamed around, and with climate change, such occurrences will become the norm rather than the exception.
On the other hand, during the winter, extreme cold weather damages unprotected items in self-storage or standard storage units. Such intense heat might disfigure plastic, harm valuables and affect electronics’ lifespan. Cold weather is no better, as it drains batteries and significantly shortens any item’s life.
With climate-controlled storage, the weather’s fury won’t be an issue. Keeping the temperature and humidity at relatively the same levels may prolong the life of any item, and more importantly, valuable objects will stay safe from climate effects.
It Will Give you Peace of Mind
Yes, this one is obvious, but still, it needs to be mentioned. Being able to trust the place you store your valuable items is priceless. Otherwise, you will have many sleepless nights whenever there is extreme weather, and you will have to check your items several times a week; that’s definitely not the point in locking them away in storage, is it?
With a climate-controlled storage unit, you will have the peace of mind that all your belongings are safe, no matter the weather outside. This way, you can relax, go on a holiday and enjoy your time instead of worrying about things you had to put away anyway. Moreover, the price between climate-controlled storage and a normal one is minimal, so investing in the better option is truly a no-brainer.
Perfect for Collectables
Having a huge collection is both a blessing and a curse. Regardless of the size of the items you collect, sooner or later, you will need more space. Moreover, storing your collection at home is risky, especially if you want to retain its collector value. Having prized possessions at home makes them susceptible to various dangers, including but not limited to children, pets, angry spouses and even robbers.
Having them locked in a climate-controlled storage unit allows you to enjoy collecting your items, have them in a secure location, protect them against the elements and retain their value for longer. Who knows, maybe someday they will become as valuable to someone else as they were to you.
Great air Quality
This is one of the benefits that gets completely overlooked when looking for a storage solution for your items. However, in traditional storage units, the air gets closed in. There is no air circulation, and thanks to the constant heating and cooling and the moisture, which probably has created a thriving mould by this time, the air inside has become heavy, for lack of a better word. This means that you will need to go there and open the storage every once in a while to get some fresh air in. It’s time-consuming, frustrating, and generally unpleasant.
However, climate-controlled storage units don’t have this problem, as they circulate air inside, making it fresher and cleaner. As a result, when you check on them, it’s far better for your items and nostrils. Moreover, you can leave your stuff for years without having to check on them at all.
Keeps Dust Away
While having a finger-thick layer of dust on your items is not the end of the world, cleaning it up before using or selling it is a pain. It’s a tedious, time-consuming and fruitless task that you can easily skip if you pay a bit extra for a climate-controlled storage unit where dust is not welcomed. Thanks to the sealed roofs, walls and floors, such particles rarely enter the storage unit. Actually, dust can only get inside your storage unit when you are visiting. This means you will likely find your belongings the way you left them.
Keeps Pests Away
Rodents are a true plague for stored items. They love nesting in books, carton boxes and stored furniture, especially when it’s cold outside. So it’s a disaster when a rodent or other invasive pest gets inside your storage unit.
With climate-controlled storage, pests are kept far away. As mentioned, roofs, walls, and floors are sealed, and nothing can enter your storage without you opening the door. If you are looking after some rats in your storage room, though, all bets are off.
A Small Additional Cost Makes a Big Difference
Renting a climate-controlled storage unit costs a bit more than regular units. However, what you get in exchange definitely makes renting such storage worth it.
