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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.

Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: May 2021

Jun 17, 2021

Update 6/17/21 – The former fiber-drum industrial plant in Tonawanda, New York, that was previously reported as being a development target for REIT Life Storage is actually being acquired and converted by self-storage developer Boxes Builders Inc...

The Interior Signage You Need at Your Self-Storage Facility: Types, Placement and More

Jun 12, 2021

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...

Self-Storage Building Supplier Trachte to Expand Roof Mart Manufacturing Plant in Vernon, AL

Jun 08, 2021

Trachte Building Systems, a manufacturer and supplier of self-storage buildings, is expanding its roof-manufacturing facility in Vernon, Alabama. The company acquired the property last year when it purchased Roof Mart Cos., which consists of Made...

The Heat Is On: Self-Storage Experts Discuss Soaring Steel Costs

May 28, 2021

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...

Self-Storage Operator U-Haul Recognized as Gold-Level Sponsor by Tree Canada

May 21, 2021

Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., a provider of self-storage, truck and trailer rentals, and other moving-related services, has achieved “Gold Level Sponsor” status with Tree Canada, a nonprofit dedicated to planting and nurturing trees in...

A Focus on Physical Well-Being: Designing Healthy Self-Storage Buildings for Staff and Customers

May 19, 2021

Self-storage design has evolved greatly in recent years but could now undergo even more change after the things we’ve learned during the coronavirus pandemic. Expect more emphasis on healthy buildings that lead to better physical well-being for...

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Case Study: Self-Storage Facility Renovations in Tyler, TX

May 17, 2021

This case study from Forge Building Co. explores how renovations at a self-storage facility in Tyler, Texas, revived the aging property and increased its value for the new owner. Read what the project included and how you might leverage these...

Learn Basic Maintenance for Your Self-Storage Unit Doors From the Folks at Trac-Rite

May 12, 2021

In self-storage, unit doors are ubiquitous. They’re also a key component to site functionality and safety. Door problems can reflect poorly on your operation, leading to customer frustration. Sometimes they can even lead to injuries and legal...

Singapore Self-Storage Operator StorHub Installs Clean-Energy Solutions

May 12, 2021

StorHub, which operates 13 self-storage facilities in Singapore, has installed clean-energy solutions at nine of its locations, including smart air-conditioning, green roofing and solar power. The company will also establish electric-vehicle...

Construction Worker Falls Through Floor at West Hartford, CT, Self-Storage Conversion Project

May 10, 2021

A construction worker was injured last week after falling several stories at a self-storage conversion project in West Hartford, Conn. The man was taken to a local hospital, where his injuries were deemed non-life-threatening, according to the...