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Self-storage construction has become more sophisticated due to heightened consumer expectations, changing building codes, and a more rigid approval processes through municipal planning boards. Important topics covered in this category include design trends, zoning, conversions, eco-friendly components and practices, and more.
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While self-storage operators commonly examine their roofs, buildings and unit doors, they also need to pay regular attention to their asphalt. Properly maintaining your driving surfaces is integral to facility curb appeal and safety. Learn to care...
Self-storage buildings have vast roofs, which makes them ideal for solar panels. If you’re thinking about adding them at your facility, learn the primary benefits and what to expect from an installation, plus financial factors to keep in mind. The...
StorCo Storage has received a Cirrus Low Carbon verification for a self-storage facility it’s developing in St. Peters, Missouri, near St. Louis. The confirmation is part of a PACE Equity program that combines a green-building designation with...
So, you’re thinking about building your first self-storage project. Where do you start? Here’s a seven-point plan with helpful tips and important considerations. These should help you create a facility that’s positioned to generate steady cash...
Smart self-storage operators know that a poorly lit facility can be an unsafe environment. This is why most of you have hundreds of lights on site! But if you want them to do their job of assisting customers and preventing crime, they must be...
Update 8/24/23 – The global self-storage development pipeline continues to be extremely dynamic. Inside Self-Storage regularly covers new projects being planned and approved as well as zoning and other municipal issues. Following is additional...
To a self-storage operator attempting to manage expenses, any looming big-ticket item such as a repair, replacement or upgrade can feel like a ticking time bomb. When it comes to these types of capital expenditures (capex), the trick is in the...