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Why Use Climate Controlled Storage?

Items That Require Climate Controlled Storage:

Pretty much all items in storage will benefit from climate control, but some truly need it. These are the big ones.

* Furniture (anything made of or containing wood, metal, wicker, leather, or upholstery)

* Other items made out of the materials listed above

* Electronics

* Media (DVDs, videos, vinyl records, etc.)

* Artwork

* Clothing, particularly if it’s lace or leather, or if it’s going to be stored in bags

* Important documents

* Photographs

* Musical instruments

* Wine

* Antiques

* Collectibles (stamps, coins, comic books, etc.)

* Medical supplies and medications

* Makeup and toiletries

* Household appliances

* Sports equipment

* Bicycles with leather seats

Why these items require climate controlled storage becomes more clear once you start to think about how they react with moisture. Wood, for example, can become warped, cracked, or rotted from moisture exposure, while leather can become discolored and is susceptible to mold and mildew. Electronics, on the other hand, can become cracked or rusted, rendering them unusable or dangerous to use later on. And paper items (including photographs) can actually disintegrate, or become otherwise illegible.

When trying to decide if an item should be stored in a climate controlled unit, ask yourself the following questions about it:

* Can it get mold or mildew?

* Can it warp, crack, deteriorate, or become discolored from interactions with moisture?

* Would high heat cause it to expand or contract?

* Is it designed to be stored at a certain temperature (for example, wine or artwork)?

* Is it sensitive to extreme heat or cold?

* Is it rare, sentimental, and/or valuable?

If your answer to any of the above questions is yes, then it is going to be in your best interest to rent a climate controlled storage unit.