Building Components/Materials | Inside Self-Storage

SpareFoot Donates $20K to Austin, Texas-Based Nonprofits

Sep 17, 2018

In honor of its 10th anniversary, online self-storage marketplace SpareFoot donated $20,000 to 10 nonprofits in the company’s home base of Austin, Texas. One local organization received $10,000, while the other nine received an equal portion of...

Differentiation Through Sustainability: Green Ideas for Self-Storage

Sep 14, 2018

One way for self-storage owners to differentiate their facilities in a crowded market is to build or retrofit their properties to be more environmentally sustainable. Following are some tips on green construction, landscaping and more.

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3 Ways to Upgrade Your Self-Storage Access Control and Create Happy Customers

Sep 07, 2018

An access-control system that delights rather than frustrates your self-storage customers is important to creating and maintaining a happy client base. Here are three ways to upgrade your facility access and please tenants.

Trump Steel Tariffs Affect the Self-Storage Industry, SpareFoot Reports

Aug 27, 2018

Steel trade tariffs imposed by President Donald J. Trump are driving up the cost of self-storage developments already underway or in the pipeline across the nation, causing owners and investors to rework their financing to cover construction. The...

A Happy Door Means a Happy Customer: Maintenance Advice for Self-Storage Managers

Aug 15, 2018

The key to self-storage door maintenance is prevention. Consider the following to keep the exterior and mechanics of your unit doors in top shape.

Wrought-Iron Security Fencing: A Stylish Asset for Any Self-Storage Business

May 24, 2018

Are you thinking about installing security fencing to safeguard your self-storage property from thieves, vandals and other trespassers? Consider the following reasons to choose a wrought iron fence.

Optimizing Your Self-Storage Facility Design: Construction Options, Materials and More

May 21, 2018

Developing a profitable self-storage facility requires more than a good location and unit mix. An architect offers an analysis of conditions that can impact decision-making and affect the bottom line.

Lighting and Self-Storage Safety: Attracting Customers, Avoiding Accidents, Deterring Crime

May 17, 2018

Good lighting is critical to self-storage safety. Learn why it’s so important, how to property place it, and ways to save money on this security component.

Closed for Renovation: Improvements to Perk Up Older Self-Storage Properties

Apr 25, 2018

If you have an older self-storage facility, it’s important to invest in a renovation to stay competitive. Consider these upgrades to improve your property.

ISS Poll: Self-Storage Use of Solar-Panel Systems

Mar 29, 2018

Some self-storage operators have installed solar-panel systems as a means to reduce their environmental impact and control energy expenses. Some have even benefited from related government rebates and other incentive programs. However, there can...