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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.

Ensure Your Next Self-Storage Development Is Built for Success With These 2021 Education Videos!

Sep 07, 2021

Self-storage development has undergone a steep evolution in recent years thanks to land scarcity, municipal requirements and deeply competitive markets. To ensure your building strategy is on point with current trends, dive into the seminars that...

ISS, Janus to Present Free Webinar on Self-Storage Facility Renovation

Sep 01, 2021

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) and Janus International will present a free webinar on Sept. 23 titled “Your Older Self-Storage Facility Needs Renovation Now! Learn Why, How, Financial Benefits and More.” Presented by Richard Lillie, vice president of...

Don’t Get Wound Up Over Door-Tension Issues! Trac-Rite Shows You How to Fix Them in This Video

Aug 25, 2021

The one component tenants interact with more than any other at a self-storage property is their unit door. When it goes wonky, it can reflect poorly on management and even lead to injuries and liability. Doors should be inspected regularly for...

Multi-Story, Maybe Mixed-Use: How to Make the Most of a Little Urban Plot for Self-Storage

Aug 25, 2021

As large parcels in urban areas become scarce for self-storage development, little lots become more attractive. To make them work, however, you probably need to build multi-story. Consider this advice for overcoming common challenges and making...

WEBINAR - Your Older Self-Storage Facility Needs Renovation Now! Learn Why, How, Financial Benefits and More

Aug 24, 2021

Facility improvement should be perpetual in self-storage. Even if your site is newer and quite attractive, there are always things you can do to bolster your curb appeal and customer experience. If your property is older, you may not have a choice...

Self-Storage Components Manufacturer Janus International Named to Inc. 5000 List

Aug 19, 2021

Update 8/19/21 – Janus ranked 4,911 on the “Inc. 5000” list this year. It’s the eighth time in 12 years the company has placed. Janus achieved three-year revenue growth of 24 percent as of June, according to a press release...

The Self-Storage Development Journey, Start to Finish: Get and Share Advice

Aug 17, 2021

It’s an exciting time for self-storage development! Ground-up sites and conversion projects are opening across the globe as more investors join the industry and existing owners expand their portfolios. But as anyone who’s built storage facilities...

Making Changes That Benefit Your Self-Storage Business and Mother Earth

Aug 13, 2021

A new report on climate change underscores the importance of not just awareness but action. Read how this crisis might affect your self-storage business, and what modifications you can make to protect it as well as help preserve the planet.

Stuf Expands in San Francisco Bay Area by Converting Unused Commercial Space to Self-Storage

Aug 11, 2021

Stuf, a startup business that partners with commercial-property owners to convert unused space to self-storage, has added two locations in San Francisco and Oakland, California. Both are in the basements of commercial buildings and will serve...

Cause and Effect: Understanding Common Self-Storage Roof Problems and How to Prevent Them

Aug 05, 2021

Preventive maintenance for your self-storage roof may seem like a pain or overkill, but failing to do it could be tremendously costly. Here’s an overview of common causes for leaks and other problems, the dangers they pose, and steps to avoid them.

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