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Don’t Rent Storage – Buy a Steel Arch Building!

Renting a storage unit is an affordable, practical solution to downsizing and organizing your belongings. However, there are a few potential drawbacks that could spell disaster.

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Fire Affects Entire Community

We’ve talked time and time again about fire damage and how our steel arch buildings can withstand a blaze better than a traditional wooden structure. One recent example perfectly depicts the potential loss a fire can have on a community. Severe thunderstorms plowed through the midwest and into the east Tuesday night and into Wednesday. A lightning strike is suspected to have hit a storage building in Nelson County, Kentucky, causing a massive fire. An estimated 56 storage units were destroyed in the blaze, which was fueled by high winds from the storm. The fire was so intense that nearby apartment buildings had to be evacuated in the early morning hours in fear that the fire would spread. Dozens of local families and businesses were affected, with many losing property that has sentimental value and simply cannot be replaced.

Luckily, nobody was injured or killed in the fire and investigators are ruling that the cause of the blaze does not seem suspicious.

Another thing to consider if you’re looking to rent a storage unit is security. If you’re going to be storing some of your most beloved memories and items, wouldn’t you want to be sure that nothing will happen to them?

Storage Unit Thefts

There are a number of reasons why a steel arch building is far more secure than the average storage facility. For starters, you can place your steel arch building in your own backyard, making it much closer and more convenient. This way, you can also have total access to your items at all times and secure them on your own terms, as you see fit.

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A Michigan couple has been charged with several felonies after breaking into multiple storage units, stealing the contents, and pawning the items. Each suspect faces six counts of breaking and entering a building with the intent to steal, six counts of conspiracy to commit breaking and entering, and one count of felony firearm possession. Locks were cut from multiple units at the Larkin Township Mini Storage facility, launching an investigation into the thefts. Police learned the stolen items were being pawned in Midland and Bay City, and that the other suspect had been selling stolen firearms. Both suspects are in custody and one has been returned to prison after violating parole for their part in the crime.

Storage in a Steel Arch Building

With so many uncertainties out there, can you really trust someone else to keep your most precious belongings safe? Take storage into your own hands with a steel arch building. Strong and rugged, our buildings can withstand just about anything, from severe weather to criminal activity and more. We have been designing and manufacturing custom steel arch buildings for more than 30 years and have the resources and expertise to provide you with the perfect building. For more information or to start designing your own building, explore our website or contact us to speak to one of our expert representatives.

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