A storage unit is a space allotted for storing stuff. Depending on the kind of things to be stored, the units can be of any size, type, indoors or outside, and have multiple features in terms of security or preserving the items in question. Storage units are used by almost everybody, be it homeowners, renters, businesses, students or even military personnel. In this article, we will talk about the various kinds of storage units available, their purposes and features.
Home Storage
The most common kind of storage is the one used at homes. These include wardrobes, almirahs and cabinets for storing clothes, shoes, bags, personal care items, make-up, etc. Lockers keep cash, jewellery and other valuables safe. Cupboards, shelves, racks and drawers are used to organize books, stationary, crockery and other knick-knacks. Kitchen cabinets house utensils, grocery, and household supplies. The fridge is another storage unit used to preserve perishable food. While the lofts take care of the not-so-frequently-used items like luggage bags, seasonal decor, winter wear, blankets etc.
Student Storage
Student storage units save students from the hassle of packing up everything they own and moving it back home, unpacking it for a vacation and re-packing it to be carried back to school again. They can simply unload anything they may need like their PC or microwave or mini refrigerator for next year in these affordable storage units/lockers. It also saves them from buying packaging items, packing up for days and loading up cars and trucks, together with bearing cross country/state transport costs. Renting a self-storage unit is useful not only when it comes to moving home over the summer, but also moving abroad for a semester, or graduating and moving anywhere else.
Military Storage
Military gear, equipment and weapons need to not only be stored efficiently, but also securely, and ready for rapid deployment. Also, military personnel and their families are required to move frequently as relocation comes with the job, and often on short notice. Irrespective of the move involving a TDY (Temporary Duty), TAD (Temporary Additional Duty) , or PCS (Permanent Change of Station), self-storage can come handy for both long and short-term usage.
Business/Commercial Storage
Any kind of business irrespective of their size or industry, require storage for inventory, equipment, or other supplies. Storage units in Hammond is an example for this. Renting or leasing a small retail space and paying for an offsite storage unit is more cost effective as compared to paying for a single large space. Thus, commercial storage is the ideal solution for retail, e-commerce, hospitality and many other industries. Warehouses and other affordable storage facilities also offer security guards, pass code-access gates and CCTV surveillance. Popular e-commerce giants like Amazon & Flipkart have these kinds of secured fulfilment centres, spread across the country, where they conveniently store their inventories, and pack and dispatch orders from fulfilment centres, located closest to their orders’ delivery address.
On-Site/Mobile Trailers
Some industries like construction, landscaping etc. require their supplies to be moved across sites, as and when required. Mobile trailers are their means of commercial storage cum transport.
Trailer rentals are more expensive as compared to regular ones, there are additional delivery fees and climate control fees applicable as well. Break-ins and thefts are other vulnerabilities, unfortunately.
Climate Controlled Storage
Protection from mere sun, wind and rain may not be enough for every kind of goods. And this is where climate control comes into the picture. By controlling the climate within a storage unit, you can help prevent moisture build-up to prevent mould, especially during hot and humid summer months. Climate-controlled storage units have their temperature between 50 and 80 degrees all year round, ideal to save sensitive items like antiques, chemicals, medicines, electronics, etc. from potential damage due to extreme weather.
Cold Storage
Cold storage facilities are used to primarily store food items that are short-lived or get spoilt soon under normal conditions. Items like fruits, vegetables, fish, meat etc. need to be stored in an optimum (low) temperature, in a humid environment to preserve them until used. Almost all cold storage units or warehouses have these properties pre-configured based on what is being stored, although some are adjustable too.
Vehicle Storage
A variety of vehicles are used for business, ranging from trailers, 18 wheelers, bulldozers, cranes etc. Business owners may also want to store company cars, service trucks, or construction vehicles in a vehicle storage facility, to free up limited space on their property while they are not in use. Even storing seasonal or recreational watercrafts, ATVs, boats, campers etc. find use in vehicle storage units.
