What’s the Most Desirable Self-Storage Gate? Fellow Owners Share Decision-Making Factors

A self-storage facility’s access gate is crucial to site security. In fact, it’s one of the most important building components you’ll need to choose as an owner or developer. Not only does the gate prevent unauthorized people from accessing your property, it provides a means to track tenant activity. The question is, which type should you use? The answer depends on many factors, including but not limited to location, climate, site layout and customer preferences. These and other dynamics are being discussed right now in this thread on the Self-Storage Talk online community. See what your peers decided and why; and feel free to jump in with additional questions or your own advice! For still more insight, you can also watch this video from self-storage owner Charlie Kao on requesting bids from vendors for a new gate system.