Protect Your Storage Unit For Hot Weather

Hot weather is more damaging than cold weather. One may be residing in an area with a climate known for year-round warm weather, or perhaps the forecast is predicting unusually high temperatures for the summer. With the growing global warming problem, the heat will be rising as well so you should always consider warm temperatures when it comes to storing your items. 

 

As the famous saying precautions are always better than looking for a cure. is the best way to keep your belongings in tip-top shape, we’ve created this handy guide about how to protect items in storage units. We give you the scoop on everything, from what to avoid storing to when to consider climate-controlled self-storage options.

 

Follow our tips so you’re prepared when the mercury starts to rise!

 

• Storage Unit Temperatures

For starters, how hot does a storage unit get? It depends. The inside of a non-climate-controlled unit can reach temperatures that are 30 degrees higher than the outside temperature. Those storage temperatures can creep even higher if there are no trees around your storage unit or if space is surrounded by metal or concrete.

 

• Consider What Items You Want to Store

Some things fare better than others in a warm environment. For example, items made from stainless steel, glass, and fabric tend to do fine even in extreme temperatures, so you do not have to worry as much about them in a traditional storage unit. However, items that contain plastic, paper, leather, metal, wood, and wicker are at a higher risk when exposed to heat.

Some items like glass, plastic, painting, etc might react completely differently in extreme weather conditions.

 

The following are some items that can be damaged when exposed to extreme temperatures:

• Antique furniture
• Leather furniture
• Electronics
• Instruments
• Artwork
• Photographs and important documents
• Cars and mechanical equipment
• Climate-Controlled Self-Storage Units

Beirut climate is not exactly the climate of choice when it comes to conveniently store photographs, antiques, old furniture, and even delicate clothing. The climate is warm and humid which damages almost all of our precious belongings including electronic equipment if stored for longer periods. Why then do we store such items in places like closets and lofts where we know that they will get brittle or get covered in mould due to the heat and the added humidity in the air?

 

One of the best places to store such items is a storage unit but you will need to make sure that it is a climate-controlled one. The difference between a climate-controlled storage unit and a normal one is that the air temperature does not vary or change like the weather outside. Such Storage Units for Hot Weather in Beirut are usually sealed well keeping the inside temperature cool and moisture-free, which avoids damage to delicate goods such as old photographs, leather goods, musical instruments, and even old antique furniture. The reduced moisture in the air keeps the stored items free from a fungus that eats into leathers, wood, and important documents. Most personal storage facilities in Beirut do not offer such facilities. This is why they end up damaged or unusable when they open up their units after extended periods.

 

This is why we at The Box offers climate-controlled self-storage in Beirut to ensure that our customers don’t end up with damaged goods when they return. Along with storage units we also offer concierge services in which we receive and accept goods on our customer’s behalf in case our customers are out of town. We also provide trucks and trolleys in our facilities to help our customers to store their goods conveniently and effortlessly. 

 

Still on the fence about whether to go this route or not? Ask yourself these questions about your items:

 

Are my items irreplaceable?

 

Will sun or heat exposure potentially damage my belongings?

Is there a chance that my items might grow mould?

What sentimental value my goods have?

 

If you answered yes to any of those questions, you might want to explore climate-controlled units.

 

Hot Weather Boat Storage

 

You may also find yourself interested in hot weather boat storage. After all, how do you protect your, boat, and other recreational vehicles when the temperatures start to rise? 

Contact your local facility and inquire about a Storage Unit for Hot Weather for your recreational vehicles.

 

Tips for Moving When It’s Hot

 

We say again in our blog, look for a professional and good service provider. I will ease out a lot of your work leaving you less physically exhausted. When you are moving remember it's going to be hot summer, warm and humid climate. So be well hydrated and take breaks.

Remember to take breaks and don’t overexert yourself. It’s a good idea to set up a shady station where everyone can rest and rehydrate.

 

Learn More About our storage facility

 

Safe, secure, and comprehensive is how we describe our storage facilities in Beirut, Lebanon. With our focus on the customer, our operations outlook relies heavily on providing a storage facility in the LEBANON that delivers comprehensive removal and storage solutions.

We offer a variety of services and facilities which have been designed keeping the customer in mind. This is why we can cater to them in the best way possible. Our customers like the added benefits provided by our storage facility in Beirut; like safe packaging, secure transportation, and insurance coverage options. Moreover, our polite and friendly team is always available to help our customers when needed.

 

We at The Box also learn from our customers and always advise them to explain to us how they would like to get the job done before our team takes over. This provides a learning experience and helps us gain more information whilst providing better services. This is how we retain customer loyalty and assure quality in our operations.