Site Maintenance and Safety

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Site Maintenance and Safety
Avoiding Self-Storage Roof Failure: Catching and Repairing Common ProblemsAvoiding Self-Storage Roof Failure: Catching and Repairing Common Problems

Roof condition is an integral part of a self-storage facility’s success. An inspection and maintenance program can help sustain and extend the useful life of this component and keep costly repairs at bay. Learn about common problems and how to catch them before they become bigger ones.

byJoB LeRay
Oct 28, 2022
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5 Min Read
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Setting a Strategy for Self-Storage Facility Maintenance: Lists, Timelines, Supplies and MoreSetting a Strategy for Self-Storage Facility Maintenance: Lists, Timelines, Supplies and More
byAnna Ross
Oct 18, 2022
7 Min Read
A Video Tutorial on Self-Storage Site Maintenance
Industry News
Mindful Maintenance: A Video Tutorial on Keeping Your Self-Storage Property in Peak ConditionMindful Maintenance: A Video Tutorial on Keeping Your Self-Storage Property in Peak Condition
Oct 12, 2022
Preventing and Responding to Personal Injuries at Your Self-Storage Property
Site Maintenance and Safety
Watch Out! Preventing and Responding to Personal Injuries at Your Self-Storage PropertyWatch Out! Preventing and Responding to Personal Injuries at Your Self-Storage Property
byLouie Gonzalez
Oct 11, 2022
4 Min Read
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Truck Rental
Get the Most Out of Your Self-Storage Rental Truck With These Maintenance TipsGet the Most Out of Your Self-Storage Rental Truck With These Maintenance Tips
byCJ Stratte
Sep 30, 2022
6 Min Read
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ISS Brand
Keep ‘Em Rolling: A Discussion on Self-Storage Unit-Door MaintenanceKeep ‘Em Rolling: A Discussion on Self-Storage Unit-Door Maintenance
Sep 20, 2022
1 Min Read
Maintaining Your Self-Storage Technology
Security and Technology
Maintaining Your Self-Storage Technology: Prevention and Redundancy Are Key
Maintaining Your Self-Storage Technology: Prevention and Redundancy Are Key
Sep 15, 2022
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6 Min Read
byBrad Minsley
Options for Access Control When There’s an Outage at Your Self-Storage Facility
Site Maintenance and Safety
No Power, No Problem: Options for Access Control When There’s an Outage at Your Self-Storage Facility
No Power, No Problem: Options for Access Control When There’s an Outage at Your Self-Storage Facility
Sep 14, 2022
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5 Min Read
byApril Lee
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Ways to Care for and Preserve Your Interior and Exterior Self-Storage Signage
Ways to Care for and Preserve Your Interior and Exterior Self-Storage Signage
Aug 24, 2022
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6 Min Read
bySteven Weber
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Building Materials and Components
A Guide to Metal Self-Storage Roofs: Choosing the Right Option for Your New or Aging Facility
A Guide to Metal Self-Storage Roofs: Choosing the Right Option for Your New or Aging Facility
Aug 12, 2022
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5 Min Read
byBethany Salmon
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Industry News
Get Your Self-Storage Units Sparkling Clean and Rent-Ready With This Video Tutorial
Get Your Self-Storage Units Sparkling Clean and Rent-Ready With This Video Tutorial
Aug 10, 2022
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ISS Brand
Pest-Proofing Your Self-Storage Facility With DIY Products and Practices
Pest-Proofing Your Self-Storage Facility With DIY Products and Practices
Jul 26, 2022
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1 Min Read
Self-Storage Tenant-Protection Provider SafeLease Hires Chief Operating Officer
Site Maintenance and Safety
Self-Storage Tenant-Protection Provider SafeLease Hires Chief Operating Officer
Self-Storage Tenant-Protection Provider SafeLease Hires Chief Operating Officer
Jul 21, 2022
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2 Min Read
Tips for Outsourcing Your Self-Storage Facility Maintenance
Site Maintenance and Safety
Because You Can’t Always DIY: Tips for Outsourcing Your Self-Storage Facility Maintenance
Because You Can’t Always DIY: Tips for Outsourcing Your Self-Storage Facility Maintenance
Jul 19, 2022
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7 Min Read
byLindsey Ball, Kenny Pratt
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Shorty’s Message of Safety, Hope and Friendship: How I Created an Inukshuk to Welcome My Self-Storage Tenants
Shorty’s Message of Safety, Hope and Friendship: How I Created an Inukshuk to Welcome My Self-Storage Tenants
Jul 15, 2022
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4 Min Read
byDennis Gieck
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Pest Management for Your Self-Storage Property: Working With a Pro and Making a Plan
Pest Management for Your Self-Storage Property: Working With a Pro and Making a Plan
Jul 9, 2022
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3 Min Read
byCindy Mannes
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Management and Operation
How to Vet and Hire Service Contractors to Do Good Work at Your Self-Storage Property
How to Vet and Hire Service Contractors to Do Good Work at Your Self-Storage Property
Jun 9, 2022
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6 Min Read
byAaron Saunders
Getting Your Self-Storage Facility Ready for the Busy Summer Rental Season
Site Maintenance and Safety
Summer Spruce-Up: Getting Your Self-Storage Facility Ready for the Busy Summer Rental Season
Summer Spruce-Up: Getting Your Self-Storage Facility Ready for the Busy Summer Rental Season
Jun 1, 2022
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6 Min Read
byKevin Edwards
Human Volatility in a Pandemic World: Personal-Safety Advice for Self-Storage Facility Staff
Site Maintenance and Safety
Human Volatility in a Pandemic World: Personal-Safety Advice for Self-Storage Facility Staff
Human Volatility in a Pandemic World: Personal-Safety Advice for Self-Storage Facility Staff
May 18, 2022
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11 Min Read
byAmy Campbell
Self-Storage Tenant-Protection Provider SafeLease Appoints Chief Revenue Officer
Site Maintenance and Safety
Self-Storage Tenant-Protection Provider SafeLease Appoints Chief Revenue Officer
Self-Storage Tenant-Protection Provider SafeLease Appoints Chief Revenue Officer
Apr 15, 2022
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2 Min Read
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Securing Your Perimeter: Options for Retrofitting the Self-Storage Facility Fence
Securing Your Perimeter: Options for Retrofitting the Self-Storage Facility Fence
Apr 12, 2022
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5 Min Read
byMarkus Erbeldinger
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Industry News
Freshening the Front Office: See How These Alabama Self-Storage Owners Renovated on a Limited Budget
Freshening the Front Office: See How These Alabama Self-Storage Owners Renovated on a Limited Budget
Mar 16, 2022
Implementing a Health and Safety Program to Protect Your Self-Storage Employees and Business
Site Maintenance and Safety
Implementing a Health and Safety Program to Protect Your Self-Storage Employees and Business
Implementing a Health and Safety Program to Protect Your Self-Storage Employees and Business
Mar 1, 2022
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6 Min Read
byAndrew Scott
Maintaining Your Self-Storage Facility: 3 Areas on Which to Focus
Site Maintenance and Safety
A Quick Guide to Maintaining Your Self-Storage Facility: 3 Areas on Which to Focus
A Quick Guide to Maintaining Your Self-Storage Facility: 3 Areas on Which to Focus
Feb 19, 2022
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3 Min Read
byBethany Salmon
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Protecting People and Property: How to Manage Accidents That Occur at Your Self-Storage Facility
Protecting People and Property: How to Manage Accidents That Occur at Your Self-Storage Facility
Feb 15, 2022
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5 Min Read
byBrian Bogdanoff
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Site Maintenance and Safety
As Security Plays a Bigger Role at Your Self-Storage Facility, So Must System Maintenance
As Security Plays a Bigger Role at Your Self-Storage Facility, So Must System Maintenance
Feb 1, 2022
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6 Min Read
bySarah Davis
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Ensuring Form, Function and Long Life: How to Properly Care for Your Self-Storage Unit Doors
Ensuring Form, Function and Long Life: How to Properly Care for Your Self-Storage Unit Doors
Jan 22, 2022
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4 Min Read
byChris O’Hearn
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Scary Situations in Self-Storage: Do You Feel Safe at Work?
Scary Situations in Self-Storage: Do You Feel Safe at Work?
Jan 14, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAmy Campbell
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ISS Brand
Battling Hostile Winter Weather: Self-Storage Operators Swap Maintenance Advice
Battling Hostile Winter Weather: Self-Storage Operators Swap Maintenance Advice
Jan 11, 2022
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1 Min Read
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Capital Improvements: Assessing Your Self-Storage Property and Planning for Potential Projects
Capital Improvements: Assessing Your Self-Storage Property and Planning for Potential Projects
Jan 8, 2022
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5 Min Read
byTom Heick, Melissa Stiles
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ISS Brand
Keep Your Facility in Peak Condition With Our 2022 Self-Storage Maintenance Package
Keep Your Facility in Peak Condition With Our 2022 Self-Storage Maintenance Package
Dec 14, 2021
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1 Min Read
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Site Maintenance and Safety
The Lesson This Self-Storage Manager Learned From a Pint-Sized Golf-Cart Highjacker
The Lesson This Self-Storage Manager Learned From a Pint-Sized Golf-Cart Highjacker
Dec 10, 2021
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3 Min Read
byJennifer Blake
RedBox of Hong Kong Introduces Fire-Safe Self-Storage Units
Site Maintenance and Safety
RedBox of Hong Kong Introduces Fire-Safe Self-Storage Units
RedBox of Hong Kong Introduces Fire-Safe Self-Storage Units
Dec 9, 2021
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1 Min Read
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Get That Dent! Trac-Rite Shows You How to Fix Those Pesky Self-Storage Door Dings
Get That Dent! Trac-Rite Shows You How to Fix Those Pesky Self-Storage Door Dings
Dec 8, 2021
Winter Release! New Self-Storage Educational Products on Tap Provide Holiday Cheers
ISS Brand
Winter Release! New Self-Storage Educational Products on Tap Provide Holiday Cheers
Winter Release! New Self-Storage Educational Products on Tap Provide Holiday Cheers
Dec 3, 2021
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4 Min Read
byTony Jones
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Revenue Management
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