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Topps Demonstrates Benefits of Applying Protective-Coating System to Self-Storage Facility Roofs

Timely roof maintenance and regular inspections are essential to protecting a building’s single-most costly component—the roof. In this video from protective-coating manufacturer Topps Products Inc., the company demonstrates how to properly protect roofs from the main ...More
6 days ago
Posted in Videos, How-To Videos
Topps Products Inc. Offers Advice on Self-Storage Roof Maintenance

Sun, wind, snow, rain and especially aging can damage a self-storage facility’s roof over time. However, some damage to metal roofs can be fixed without having to replace the entire roof. In this video, Topps Products Inc., a roof-repair company, highlights its method for ...More
3 weeks ago
Posted in Videos, Management
Janus International: Proper Procedures for Replacing Unit Doors

With unit doors comprising as much as 80 percent of a self-storage facility, keeping doors in working order reduces injury risk and aids in curb appeal. This video from Janus International walks you through the proper procedures for replacing doors, including customer ...More
April 17, 2013
Posted in Videos
Keep Your Eye on the [Self-Storage] Asset: Maintaining Property Value in a Challenging Economy

Great customer service and curb appeal are a must to distinguish a self-storage facility from its competition. Begin this rental season with a good site assessment that examines the property from the viewpoint of tenants, potential buyers and asset management. ...More
April 4, 2013 By Linnea Appleby
Posted in Articles, Management
Janus International Shares Tips for Maintaining Your Self-Storage Doors

Learn the proper methods for opening and closing self-storage unit doors, adjusting the door’s tension, proper rope application, and other safety and maintenance tips from Janus International, a manufacturer of self-storage doors and hallway systems. ...More
March 25, 2013
Posted in Videos, Management
Janus International: How to Properly Install a Model 650 Roll-Up Door

The Model 650 roll-up door from Janus International is the company’s most widely used door in the self-storage industry. This video is a visual guide, with instructions on how to install the door properly and safely at a facility. ...More
March 25, 2013
Posted in Videos
Impact Recovery Systems Releases Flexible-Steel Bollard System for Self-Storage Facilities

Impact Recovery Systems Inc., a manufacturer of flexible traffic-safety products, has released a flexible-steel bollard system called the SlowStop Bollard that the company says is suitable for self-storage applications. The surface-mounted guard post features rebounding ...More
March 19, 2013
Posted in News, Management
Ideal Shield Offers Plastic Column Wraps for Self-Storage and Other Industries

Ideal Shield, a provider of column wraps, bollard covers and other facility-maintenance and -protection products for self-storage and other businesses, if now offering a thick plastic column wrap as part of its product line. ...More
March 7, 2013
Posted in News
What Would You Do? Self-Storage Maintenance Maladies

Self-storage operators must keep their properties in tip-top shape to maximize curb appeal, which sometimes means handling simple maintenance tasks and other times more complex renovation projects. Do you know the best approach to common maintenance problems? Read on for ...More
February 25, 2013
Posted in Articles, Management
Considerations for Choosing a Maintenance Professional for Your Self-Storage Business

This article contains guidelines for hiring a contractor or other professional to help a self-storage operator eliminate maintenance headaches at his facility. ...More
September 30, 2012
Posted in Articles, Management

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