Miami Moving and Storage

For people looking for records and furniture storage, Miami self storage companies offer units that are equipped to handle all the special needs associated with storing these items. With the high temperature and humid conditions in south Florida, climate control in storage is a must in order to prevent damage.

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Furniture Storage

Furniture storage presents many problems. Most furniture has soft surfaces that will absorb smells and humidity if not properly stored. The most important factor affecting the safe storage of furniture is the temperature and humidity in the storage unit. Too much fluctuation in heat can cause wood in furniture to warp and crack as well as damage most finishes. Climate control helps to prevent the temperature fluctuation.

Additional preparation is also necessary to ensure that your furniture is properly stored. If you place your furniture on wooden pallets, it will help with air circulation and keep it from absorbing any moisture from the concrete floor. Laying a moisture barrier of thick plastic on the concrete will also help to protect your items form moisture damage on the bottom.

Packing is the single most important part of ensuring your safety of your items while in storage. Be sure to remove legs from pieces that can be removed to save space for packing. This will also help to prevent damage to the legs. If you do breakdown any pieces, place all screws and fasteners in a zip top bag taped to the piece to prevent losing them.

Cut large pieces of cardboard fit to cover mirrors and glass and secure it with masking tape. This will help prevent scratching and keep the glass from shattering while in storage. Wrapping these items in padding will also increase the protection. Be sure to use caution when stacking other items on breakable parts.

To help prevent damage from humidity that furniture storage in Miami often causes, apply a fresh layer of polish to all your metal pieces. Also, apply oil to other metal components like hinges to keep rust from setting in.

Document Storage

Most companies are required by law to keep financial and other records for many years. This presents a problem for home based businesses and other companies that are dealing with space constraints. Most self storage facilities provide great solution for these records storage issues.