Things to Consider before Renting a Climate Controlled Storage Unit
What Will You Be Storing?
There are a few different types of items that benefit from climate-controlled storage. These are items that are more susceptible to damage from weather, temperature, and humidity fluctuations. They include:
- Valuable items like paintings, antiques, wine, fragile tapestries, and more.
- Paper items like documents, photo albums, books, and more.
- Electronics like computers, stereos, cameras, and more.
- Sensitive materials like leather, paper, glass, metal, vinyl, and more.
These belongings and more could easily be damaged if exposed to serious changes in temperature that are common in non-climate-controlled units. Humidity and moisture in the unit is an especially pressing issue for paper items. Damp conditions can lead to yellowing, wrinkling, and mold growth on paper items. If you want to protect your valuables (financially and sentimentally valuable), you should rent a climate-controlled storage unit.
What Is the Value of Your Belongings?
If you can, try to assess the monetary value of the items you plan to store. With this information in hand, you will be able to ensure that you have enough insurance to cover any potential damage. Regular household insurance does not, in most cases, cover items that are not stored at home. To be sure, read over your policy and check with your insurance provider to determine if you need to purchase additional coverage. Additionally, to decrease the risks of potential damage, try to find a storage facility that offers the latest security features.
How Long Do You Plan to Store Your Items?
To determine if climate-controlled self-storage in Metairie, LA, is right for you, think about how long you intend to store your possessions. Damage caused by water and temperature fluctuations does not happen immediately; it takes time. If you only plan to store your belongings for a short period of time, climate control may not be necessary. You will also need to consider the seasons through which you’ll be storing your things and if there is a possibility of water damage. Weather is often unpredictable, but if you plan to store your belongings through the seasons with lots of rain or snow, climate control is the right choice.
Choosing the Right Facility
Once you have decided if you need climate control or not, you can begin looking for a storage facility in your area that offers the type of unit you need. Look for a self-storage company that provides 24/7 access, gated access, and other security features so you can rest easy knowing your belongings are safe from both the weather and theft. Affordable Self Storage is the only storage facility in the New Orleans area that offers drive-up, climate-controlled units with 24/7 access. Our climate-controlled units are brand new and are sure to be exactly what you are looking for! 
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