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5 types of self storage

Outdoor storage units are the most common type of all storage units as they have adequate storage space in numerous rentals and parking lots. Their popularity comes from operating on a 24/7 basis, having good security, being very clean, and sometimes offering insurance services. These type of storage units ideally store heavy equipment like industrial machinery, trailers and construction gear, and they are affected by environmental conditions. Indoor/Interior Storage Units These units follow outdoor storage units in popularity. Their design resembles that of big apartments and has portioned floors. Gaining access to them requires authentication by a way of a key card or password. In these you can store items that cannot withstand environmental variations found in external storage units. Business/ Office Storage Units These storage units address specific storage needs for offices to keep their valuables like furniture, files, and equipment among other items and these types of storage units serve them best. Some even offer office space for rent. Climate Controlled Storage Units These units exist in areas that experience extreme weather conditions like excess heat and humidity. It is a form of indoor storage unit designed to keep temperatures and humidity in check. Mobile/ Movable Storage Units As their name suggest, these types of storage units serve people who are either moving or renovating their houses. A person orders for the unit from a company offering them, which delivers it to the specified location. One then fills it with the items they need to carry and, when done, calls the company to take it away and store it for them or deliver it to a designated location.