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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.

Kelowna, British Columbia, Self-Storage Project Aims to 'Eat Carbon' With Hemp-Block Walls

Jan 26, 2022

Ulmus Development Ltd. is building a five-story self-storage facility in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, with hemp-based interior walls that’ll pull carbon from the air over the next 50 to 100 years. Construction of EcoLock Self Storage, the...

Ensuring Form, Function and Long Life: How to Properly Care for Your Self-Storage Unit Doors

Jan 22, 2022

Roll-up doors are a critical part of any self-storage facility, so it’s important that they be well-maintained! Not only do they contribute to curb appeal, they’re a big part of the tenant experience and can be a safety hazard if left untended...

Thirsty for More Profit? Advice for Designing Wine Storage as Part of Your Self-Storage Facility

Jan 21, 2022

Wine storage is becoming increasingly popular as an addition to self-storage facilities, but unlike some other ancillaries, it requires extremely careful planning. The customer base for this niche is very discerning. Here’s advice to help you...

Capital Improvements: Assessing Your Self-Storage Property and Planning for Potential Projects

Jan 08, 2022

Capital improvements are inevitable for any self-storage property, but if you plan for them, you won’t be caught off-guard by unforeseen expenses. Here’s how to assess your site for potential projects and why they’re so important.

Trussville, AL, Self-Storage Facility Celebrates the Addition of Solar Power

Jan 05, 2022

Update 1/5/22 – Trussville Storage received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the recent installation of solar panels at its facility in Trussville, Alabama. Though the project faced limited inventory of materials and a...

Options and Lender Expectations for Securing a Self-Storage Construction Loan

Jan 04, 2022

The self-storage sector has proven itself to be resilient and development activity is high, making it attractive to would-be investors. As a result, lenders are heavily scrutinizing potential projects. If you’re on the market for a construction...

Self-Storage Development Case Study: LSC Leverages a Mixed-Use Approach to Build in Chicago

Dec 20, 2021

Even when a desired parcel is zoned for self-storage, developers sometimes find themselves in a battle to build their project. Litigation along with a mixed-use approach helped LSC Development get approval in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of...

Get That Dent! Trac-Rite Shows You How to Fix Those Pesky Self-Storage Door Dings

Dec 08, 2021

Unit doors are a signature component of every self-storage property, but they can take a beating from everyday use. Dings and dents will happen, but they can negatively impact curb appeal and even impede door function. Fortunately, you can fix...

Battling Murphy’s Law: A Self-Storage Architect Shares Conversion-Development Case Studies

Dec 01, 2021

Conversion projects have become a popular way for real estate developers to enter the self-storage market, but they can be wrought with unforeseen challenges. An industry architect chronicles two recent projects that had him battling Murphy’s Law.

Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: August 2021

Nov 23, 2021

Update 11/23/21 – Away Cheltenham Ltd. received approval to move forward with its plans to convert a former Lidl supermarket in Cheltenham, England, to self-storage. The revised design calls for a purpose-built office in lieu of the shipping...

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