When you have too many belongings to keep them all at home, sometimes an off-site storage unit is the best solution. However, some items need a bit of extra protection from temperature or humidity to prevent damage. Some facilities offer climate control that keeps the temperature of the units safely between 55 and 85 degrees and at lower percentages of humidity. Here are some common items that require climate-controlled storage.

What Should You Put In a Climate-Controlled Storage Unit?

1. Collectibles

Many collectibles need to be guarded against extreme temperature swings and dampness. These include stamps, comic books, rare books, and wooden carvings.

Temperature swings can turn paper brittle, while moisture in the air can cause swelling and discoloration. Any change in condition away from "mint' can impact value and salability.

2. Musical Instruments

Quality musical instruments are expensive items that need climate-controlled storage units. The wood in stringed instruments like violins and guitars can swell with moisture (ruining the tone) or crack in extreme cold. The same is true of woodwinds, while the felt, cork, and rubber pieces found on brass can deteriorate rapidly in environments with sudden temperature swings.

3. Arts & Crafts

Fine art can sustain damage as wood frames swell and shrink, stretching the canvas and causing paint to flake off. Even art and craft supplies need climate control. Paint can freeze and clot, leather can rot, and fabric can experience mold and mildew growth. Craft tools like sewing machines have rubber belts inside that can freeze, harden, and break.

For a secure, climate-controlled indoor storage unit, contact East "O" Street Self Storage in Lincoln, NE. They serve clients in and around Lancaster County. They offer multiple unit sizes, including space for RVs, trailers, and boats, and specialize in both residential and commercial storage. Learn more about them on their website, or call (402) 489-0134 to discuss available storage units.