Winter is Coming…
Be Prepared for
Winter Storms!
Metal buildings have a lot of advantages, such as not falling victim to issues that can plague other building types such as rot, cracking, warping, and pests compromising the stability of the structure. With the Winter Solstice only a month away, we thought we’d share some things you can do to help your already wonderfully weather-resistant metal building have a happy holiday season.
Metal Buildings and Self Storage can be Spooky, but that’s why you have A-Lert!
Here are a few scary things a self storage owner or manager might face with their property. Find out how to turn these from terrifying to terrific!
Due
Diligence
is King
Oftentimes newcomers to the self storage industry have heard that there is a great return on investment to be made in storage but are not sure where to begin. While the answer to this question depends on many project-specific variables, there is a short and sweet answer. Do your due diligence. The importance of this can not be overstated.
Barriers to Entry
for New Self
Storage Development
The word is out, there’s money to be made in self storage. Some even consider it to be recession-proof, driven by life-changes including downsizing, divorce, death, and more. What are some of the challenges developers of new storage facilities face today?
Maximize Efficiency
and Minimize
Costly Mistakes
Times are good for the self-storage industry. While new storage construction is still going strong, expansions to existing facilities and conversions often offer storage owners an opportunity to break even on their investment in what is often far less time than new construction. Here are a few things to consider when planning an expansion or conversion project that will help the process go smoothly.