Climate controlled storage units can be described as “temperature controlled” units.  These units are cooled in the summer months and heated during the winter to maintain temperatures within a constant range so that your valuables are not exposed to extreme fluctuations of temperature, making the environment less conducive to humidity.  Sometimes changes in temperature can damage wood furniture, electronics, and various forms of plastic and wax.  Here are the types of valuables and equipment we recommend be kept in a climate controlled storage unit:

• Heirlooms and keepsake items such as antiques and photos, film, old archived papers, picture albums and scrapbooks
• Files with important archived papers that need to be kept free from humidity during the hot months
• Electronic equipment
• Commercial machinery and equipment that would otherwise be kept in a conditioned environment due to vulnerability to rust and exposure of electronic parts
• Plastic or wax that could melt
• Delicate ornaments or decor items that have pieces glued together – glue can become brittle or weak if exposed to extreme temperatures
• Valuable wood home furnishings