Understanding Storage A Little Better

If you have things you are concerned about that you have to store, then you might find renting a storage unit to be the best option. If you have never rented one before, then you may be keeping things in places where they are at risk because you don't realize there may be a better option. Here are some of the ways that a self-storage unit can help you to keep your items safer for you: 

Prevent water from damaging your items

If you are storing your things in the garage or in a shed on your property, then you may end up with a leak you don't know about. You may have a leak in the roof, the windows, or from other areas. When your things are put in a self-storage unit, there is much less chance of water damage from roof leaks because the storage facilities will undergo routine roofing inspections and they have commercial roofing. Plus, your unit won't have windows, so this won't be a concern. 

Another thing that can cause water damage to your items when you store them in your home is a plumbing leak or burst pipes. Since the self-storage units aren't in areas where there are bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas that require plumbing, you won't have to worry about something going wrong with the plumbing in the area where your items are stored like you would at home. 

Preventing pests from damaging your items

If you have been keeping your collectibles or other items stored in an outbuilding on your own property, then you should know that these buildings often end up with a lot of pests in them. You can stay on top of pest control, but many people find they don't stay on top of it enough. When your things are kept in a self-storage unit, then there will of course still be minimal risks, but self-storage facilities stay on top of having pest control come out to treat the entire property, so they can offer their customers the most pest-free place possible for their storage needs. 

Preventing your things from being stolen

When your items are in your garage or an outbuilding, then you should know that these are two places on residential properties that thieves tend to target the most. They know they can get in and out of these places many times without the homeowners even knowing they were there for a while. A storage unit has a lot of security in place to prevent such thefts. Depending on the facility, there may be cameras or security guards on top of the lock you put on your unit that only you have the key to, and the gate that needs to be opened with a card or code.