Capital Self Storage ~ Climate Controlled Units

Storing valuable household furnishings, sensitive equipment or merchandise?

At Capital Self Storage, we feature both climate and non-climate controlled storage units. Our special climate controlled spaces protect your possessions by heating, cooling and most importantly controlling the humidity level in your storage space. In addition, you will enjoy ease of access through our spacious interior corridors, together with bright lighting and intercoms throughout as well as an industry leading handicap accessible units.

Professional on-site facility managers at Capital Self Storage can assist you in determining the best storage space for your needs. To get you started, the following are the most common asked questions:

Question: What is climate-controlled storage?

ANSWER: Climate controlled storage eliminates the exposure of stored items to extreme climatic changes in the environment, most commonly heat and cold.

Question: What should typically be placed in climate controlled storage?

ANSWER: Products that can be adversely affected by being exposed to extremes in heat, cold and humidity should be stored in a controlled environment. Items such as pharmaceuticals, cloth, wood and leather furniture, electronic equipment and appliances, musical instruments, fine artwork, books, medical and legal records are among the most frequently stored items.

Question: Are all climate controlled storage facilities the same?

ANSWER: While many facilities advertise as having climate control, many only control the temperature of the air, either by heating or cooling the air in the building. At Capital Self Storage, in addition to maintaining air temperature between 50 and 80 Degrees Farenheight, the humidity level is also constantly monitored and maintained below 55 degrees Relative Humidity, to deter mold and mildew growth. Only when all three elements are monitored and maintained is the unit really climate controlled.

Question: Why store in non-climate standard units?

ANSWER: A non-climate controlled space is similar to a basement, garage, shed or attic. If the items planned to be stored are usually kept in these areas without a problem, it should be acceptable. At Capital Self Storage, the masonry construction of our units, together with pitched, shingled roof, gutters, downspouts and ceilings with air ventilation, provide a superior storage environment for these items.