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Advancements in Self-Storage Site Design: Projects Evolve Through Technology Sustainability and More

Self-storage has evolved into a more sophisticated product since the first facilities were built in the late 1960s. Now advanced construction materials, techniques and technology have elevated self-storage facilities into safe and secure places for customers to leave their ...More
April 23, 2012
Posted in Articles, Development
Company Releases Self-Storage Heat-Retention Products

Warm Storage Units, a division of Temperature Retention Systems Inc., unveiled its patent-pending Weatherization & Temperature Retention Systems and Door Curtains for the self-storage industry last week. Debuted March 15 at the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las ...More
March 27, 2012
Posted in News, Construction
Self-Storage Companies Expand in Nova Scotia, Canada

Two self-storage companies are working on large-scale expansions in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, to meet rising demand, and a third company in nearby Truro doubled its size last year after operating at 98 percent capacity for four consecutive years. ...More
January 19, 2012
Posted in News, Construction, Development
Designing a Successful Wine-Storage Area in Self-Storage Facilities

Wine-storage customers want the same basic services as self-storage customers: easy access, clean and safe facilities, and reasonable prices. But they also want the comfort of knowing the facility operator has correctly completed the climate-control aspects of the ...More
August 16, 2011
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Self-Storage Tenant in Florida Upset About Mold in Unit

A woman in Florida is angry after discovering mold covering her belongings in a self-storage unit. ...More
June 27, 2011
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
New Trends in Building Boat/RV Storage: Enclosed Units, Climate Control, Solar Carports and More

Self-storage owners often want to know what other types of structures they can erect on their properties to complement their existing facilities and make more money, for example, large units for the storage of boats, RVs and other vehicles. ...More
April 8, 2011
Posted in Articles
The Lock Up Self Storage Wins Awards for Business, Architecture

The Lock Up Self Storage, a company with more than 30 climate-controlled self-storage facilities in the United States, recently received awards for achievement in business practices and architecture. ...More
March 3, 2011
Posted in News, Management
New Smartcool ECO3 Helps Self-Storage Facilities Cut Electricity Costs

A new retrofit device that will help businesses save money on the energy used by their air-conditioning or refrigeration units was recently deployed in 13 self-storage facilities operated by Veritage Management Inc. The ECO3, produced by Smartcool Systems Inc. and ...More
February 7, 2011
Posted in News, Technology
Self-Storage Facility Expansion in Arkansas Uses Green Technology

A self-storage building expansion at AA Storage at Shackleford will be the first of its kind in Arkansas to incorporate green technology in the building design. ...More
February 7, 2011
Posted in News, Construction
Lakeville Self Storage of Massachusetts Recognized for Green Efforts

Lakeville Self Storage of Lakeville, Mass., received a special mention from AlternativeConsumer.com as one of the "Top Ten Greenest Storage Facilities in the United States" for its geothermal heating/cooling system. ...More
October 11, 2010
Posted in News

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