While many industries operate throughout the entire year, many are only open and functioning during the warmer seasons. That means that as the winter weather strikes, many companies will be on the lookout for ways to close and secure their business until the cold passes. This is a big task to handle, especially if your work includes a long line of machinery, equipment, or even outdoor furniture. Varying types of businesses find themselves in this situation each year, but many already know the secret to getting the most out of their storage is by using a temporary storage structure.
These temporary storage buildings can be used to store and secure all of your business’ belongings while you focus on staying warm.
Using a Temporary Storage Structure
Temporary storage structures come in all shapes and sizes, which is great since businesses do not come as a one size fits all. You can order them based on the size of the vacant space you have available to erect the tent structure and the size of the storage space you need for your business. Note: Always add a little extra room to the dimensions – just in case!
No longer do you have to worry about finding a place that will hold all your stuff. Gone are the days of having to squeeze everything into a small 10 x 10 storage unit as if you were playing a master’s level game of Tetris.
A temporary storage structure will allow you to at least triple your winter storage space! Keep reading for even more benefits!
Benefits of Using a Temporary Structure for Storage
- Climate controlled. The purpose of you closing your business down for the winter is because it is freezing outside! You surely wouldn’t want to store your important business belongings in a tent and have them turn into a block of ice, do you? Lucky for you, temporary storage buildings can come climate controlled. Because of that, you can be confident that your equipment will be secured in a facility that will maintain a warm temperature and be safe from the cold.
- Weather proof. Temporary storage stuctures are free from the destruction of the weather. They are built using material that is water proof, strong enough to ward of heavy winds and rain, and coated to be fireproof. How comforting is that?
- No heavy snow on the roof. Tents are constructed in a manner that allows you to avoid the possibility of catastrophic damage should you get a heavy snowfall. With slanted roofs, the snow will slide off or, if it is falling too fast, it will be at an angle allowing the weight to be distributed and the building to remain intact.
- Temporary storage structures do, surprisingly, come with flooring. Rest easy – your equipment will not be subjected to the cold, frozen ground.
- You can customize the tent to your exact specifications. This comes down to lighting, climate, height, width, type, etc. You know how much space you need and what you need it for – a temporary storage structure can accommodate exactly that, providing an easy fit and storage solution.
Who can use a temporary building for storage?
Beachside Restaurants
Have you ever patronized a beachside restaurant? If so, you likely wanted to eat outside, as that is the prime spot. Dinner and a view – what can beat that? Most of the time, that is great. However, during the winter months in the north, streets of beachside restaurants become ghost towns. What happens to all their tables, chairs, lighting systems, heaters, etc. when the restaurant is closed for winter? They either need to be placed inside or in storage. Hopefully in a temporary storage structure!
Construction and Landscape Companies
Landscape companies and construction crews tend to slow down during the winter months. However, they have an immense amount of equipment, machinery, and trailers that need to be protected. If machinery is left out to weather the winter, the salt from the roads is likely to corrode and cause wear and tear that could otherwise be avoided. If a small cost for a temporary structure could prevent further equipment costs – for repairs or replacements – it seems like a good business decision.
Recreational services
Many recreational services, other than skiing and winter sports, go into hiding when the cold hits. Companies that rent items such as canoes, bicycles, Segways, scooters and the like will not be widely used, but need somewhere safe to be stored to prevent damage from the winter weather. A huge percentage of these places operate out of small cabanas or small storefronts, providing no extra storage space.
Food Pantries
Unlike the others, food pantries cannot close their doors and they are not looking to store their belongings. Instead, they generally need extra space to house donations. Winter months bring holidays and the spirit of giving. Many local charities do food drives and coat drives and other various drives – resulting in an overflow of donations and the same of amount of space.
To throw a wrench in the situations, food pantries usually must meet codes of the health inspectors. Lining up food items in unsanitary places will cause more trouble than it may be worth. Turning the donations away is not an option. A temporary storage structure provides an affordable solution, allowing the food pantries to continue accepting donations and to have a safe, healthy place to store them. The extra space can also lead to more organization and easier future distribution. It’s a win-win!
There are many other businesses that also require winter storage – this was just a short list. And you thought we were being silly when we were telling you to secure all the belongings of your business in a tent for the winter, didn’t you? They are some of the best, most versatile – and affordable – choices for your business. Blanket your business in the warmth of a temporary storage building and enjoy your winter.