Building Components/Materials

It’s important for a self-storage property to have good exterior signage, for visibility, wayfinding and marketing, too. But what about inside the facility? Interior signage is a critical information tool. Read about the types you need to support...

Steel prices have been on the rise for months now, and the self-storage industry is beginning to feel the heat. ISS reached out to several self-storage experts for their take on what’s happening and how the industry might be affected. Read what...

Your self-storage unit doors are used by customers regularly. How they look and function is an important part of the tenant experience. Here’s how to keep them clean, fresh and in proper working order, as well as when to replace them.

The key to ensuring the lifespan of a self-storage metal roof is to catch and fix issues before they become major problems. Learn the common points of roof failure and how to avoid them.

It’s no secret: Saturation is evident in self-storage markets of all sizes, and operators of older facilities must step up their game to compete with newer, more advanced contenders. That might mean it’s time to renovate. Here’s how to evaluate...