{"id":18812,"date":"2024-04-15T10:13:55","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T14:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.morningstarstorage.com\/?p=18812"},"modified":"2024-01-26T10:14:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T14:14:17","slug":"summers-here-climate-controlled-storage-is-a-must","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.morningstarstorage.com\/storage-insights\/summers-here-climate-controlled-storage-is-a-must\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer’s Here – Climate-Controlled Storage is a Must"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s getting hot around here, isn\u2019t it? For many of us in the United States, the summer season has really started heating up. Historically, the summer is also the time of year when many families (like <\/span>70%!<\/span><\/a>) embark on the moving process, especially between Memorial Day & Labor Day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are a lot of reasons you may want to consider some self-storage options \u2014 you\u2019re <\/span>moving<\/span><\/a> somewhere new, you\u2019re out of college for the summer, or you\u2019re finally tackling that <\/span>home renovation project<\/span><\/a> and you need a little extra room to store things for the time being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to protecting your things, it\u2019s important to find the right storage solution. Here\u2019s why you should consider a climate-controlled storage facility, particularly during the warmer summer months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Importance of Climate Control During Hot Summer Months<\/b><\/p>\n

Temperature-controlled storage uses an air system to keep facility temperatures regulated between 50\u2109 to 80\u2109, depending on the time of year. This will differ from facility to facility, but Morningstar Storage keeps their units around 78\u2109 during the summer and 54\u2109 during the winter. Extreme heat can warp things like furniture, while extreme cold can cause certain materials to crack when exposed over an extended period of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know that storage units that don\u2019t utilize proper insulation and climate control systems can reach temperatures of upwards of 120\u2109 in certain regions of the United States? That\u2019s right \u2014 things can get hot, hot, hot in no time!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is especially true for many of Morningstar Storage\u2019s facilities locations, as things heat up really fast, for the majority of the year! Unfortunately, when temperatures rise, so do humidity levels. Moisture is the true culprit when it comes to ruining our beloved things. It will quickly warp items, spur mold and mildew growth, and totally destroy a variety of fabrics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Moisture in the air can also wreak havoc on other material belongings you hope to store, including:<\/span><\/p>\n