Temperatures in some areas can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and fall below freezing in the winter. This can cause damage to valuables like antiques, photographs, and works on paper. Joints deteriorate, wood warps, colours fade, paint peels, and metals tarnish and rust.

Temperatures in climate-controlled storage units are kept above freezing but below 80 or 90 degrees. Wood furniture, musical instruments, books and magazines, electronics, mattresses, vinyl records, upholstered furniture, and important documents all benefit from a climate-controlled environment. Temperatures in some areas can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and fall below freezing in the winter. This can cause damage to valuables like antiques, photographs, and works on paper. Joints deteriorate, wood warps, colours fade, paint peels, and metals tarnish and rust.

Climate-controlled storage isn't for everyone, but it provides an invaluable option for fragile, sensitive, or otherwise easily damaged items for a small additional cost. Here are some great reasons why you should invest your money in climate-controlled storage.

Protection from Extreme Temperature

Temperatures in many parts of the country can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and fall below freezing in the winter. If you live in a climate with frequent temperature fluctuations, you may want to protect your belongings from the damaging effects of extreme temperatures.

Due to the constant change in temperature, sensitive items such as wood furniture, antiques, and musical instruments may warp, split, or crack. Furthermore, items such as fine art, books, or business records can be damaged as a result of temperature swings.

Provides an Additional Barrier from Dust and Debris 

The structure of a climate-controlled building is sealed with an insulated roof, walls, and solid floors, with gaskets sealing the doors and windows. This not only reduces the amount of dust and debris that can accumulate in your belongings, but it also reduces the number of rodents and insects that may settle into an outdoor-facing unit.

Choose Humidity Control for Even More Protection

Humidity control is available in some climate-controlled storage areas. This may not appear to be a big deal until you consider the natural fluctuations in outdoor humidity. The change of seasons brings with it a sometimes drastic change in humidity.

Make sure to inquire whether the climate-controlled unit you're considering also has humidity control. By manually removing excess moisture from the air, these units typically keep the base humidity around 55 percent.

Controlling humidity is especially important for antique furniture. Items may warp, crack, or rot if there is too much moisture in the air.

Similarly, units that lack humidity control may remain damp throughout the fall and spring seasons, promoting mildew growth. It makes no difference what you're storing at that point. If items are stored in a humid environment for an extended period of time with no air circulation, they may begin to smell like they were stored in a basement.

Moisture is not the only issue. Inadequate humidity in the air can also harm wood, causing it to dry out, craze, and splinter. During the height of summer and winter, dry air can damage valuables such as musical instruments, electronics, and wine.

Circulates Fresh Air

You may have noticed that most standard storage facilities do not have a way to circulate the air in your storage unit. These Storage Buildings are not as well sealed as climate-controlled storage buildings and do not allow for proper air circulation. Poor air quality in a non-climate-controlled storage building can also lead to the deterioration of your items and valuables.

Fortunately, climate-controlled storage spaces are sealed and ventilated in such a way that fresh air is provided in your storage space. This is ideal for keeping books, documents, and furniture in good condition.

Gives You Peace of Mind

If you live in an area prone to extreme or even normal temperature and/or weather changes, you won't get as much protection for your belongings in a standard storage space. As previously stated, changes in temperature, weather, and humidity can seriously harm the items you are attempting to preserve. As a result, you'll be constantly inspecting your storage space for damage.

You can put those worries to rest with a climate-controlled storage facility. A well-insulated storage space with temperature regulation technology will protect your valuables from water damage, dust, debris, humidity, poor air quality, and temperature changes.