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Through both good and bad economic times, the self-storage sector has proven to be a steady performer. That’s why so many investors want to get a piece of the action. To do so, you can either buy an existing self-storage facility or develop a new one. If you go down the development path, one key ...

The most important thing you can do to protect your belongings in a storage unit is to choose a secure, well-maintained facility. The second thing? Choosing the right lock. Investing in a good lock should be the priority of any storage facility renter, especially if they are storing valuable item...

1. General Introduction   1.1 Description 1.1.1 Type: Commercial Sheet Doors to be manufactured by Bestar Door Corporation. 1.1,2 Operation: to be rope pull or hand chain operated depending on size. 1.1.3 Mounting: to be interior face mounted on a prepared opening.   1.2 Related Work Op...

Built to be easy to install, durable and simple to maintain, Bestar Model 650 Roll Up Door become popular in self storage industry. This Mini Storage Door design can eliminate the need for upgrades or additional charges. With our Roll Up Door, you simply snap the brackets into the guides and the ...

Janus International Group, a manufacturer of doors and other products for self-storage and industrial facilities, has joined the small cadre of publicly traded companies in the self-storage industry. Janus’ stock started trading June 8 on the New York Stock Exchange. The stock opened the day at $...

Updated 1/27/2021 This page contains statistics about the U.S. self-storage industry compiled by The SpareFoot Storage Beat. Statistics on this page will be updated as we receive new data. If you have data that you’d like to share or have a question about data on this page, please email editor@sp...

So how much does it cost to rent a storage unit? According to online storage marketplace SpareFoot, the “national average monthly price for all unit sizes is $87.15 a month, and the average price per square foot is $0.97 per square foot.” However, your storage unit’s price tag will greatly depend...

The quality and durability of your self storage doors are definitely key for a successful facility. Whether you own a self storage facility or planning to build one, we’ve put together this blog to help answer some of the most frequently asked questions, how other storage doors compare to t...

Steel roll-up doors are often the primary means of access into storage and warehouse spaces–making them a vital part of many construction projects. When selecting a roll-up door, there are many things to take into consideration including the quality, ease of installation and services provid...

When choosing a garage door for your home or business, you have two main options. Many people looking for a residential garage door opt for a traditional sectional garage door. This style pulls the door into the garage on horizontal runners, resting the open door near the garage ceiling. However,...