Climate-Controlled Storage Is More Important Than Ever

APPLETON, Wis. - Oct. 23, 2023 - PRLog -- The research is in. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and studies published by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, climate change is set to have a very real impact on the way we live. Heatwaves are projected to be longer and more extreme, the cool-down periods at night will be shorter and offer less relief, and the air could experience more rapid fluctuations in humidity, with extremely dry air suddenly taking on moisture. While these variables may affect life on earth, they may also affect your personal property and how you store it. So, let's take a look at how the climate interacts with your belongings and how climate-controlled storage can help.

How climate affects your personal items:

Heat – Extreme heat can wreak havoc on all kinds of materials but can be especially tough on paint and wood. This can cause surfaces to bubble, chip, crack, and flake.

Cold – Organic material, like leather and wood, naturally absorbs any moisture lingering in the air. That moisture – and the surfaces that lock it in – can freeze, expand, crack, and break.

Changes in temperature – Most materials tend to expand and contract with the heating and cooling of the air. That movement can weaken the structural integrity of those materials and lead to their degradation.

How PODS® Northeast Wisconsin's climate-controlled storage can help:

PODS Northeast Wisconsin offers indoor storage – Outdoor storage units are more susceptible to the elements. PODS offers indoor storage solutions that can help create a far more controlled environment.

PODS Northeast Wisconsin's facilities use temperature control – The storage units are heated, insulated and cooled using fans.

PODS Northeast Wisconsin's storage containers are fully enclosed – Some storage facilities keep your personal belongings in a wire enclosure. But PODS' storage containers are fully enclosed, which helps create a more regulated environment.

"Wisconsin is no stranger to humidity and changes in temperature, and we see the impact the climate has on our homes, cars, and belongings," said Andrew Mielke, Franchise Owner serving PODS® Northeast Wisconsin. "Here at PODS Northeast Wisconsin, we are proud to offer indoor climate-controlled storage solutions that protect your belongings from the elements for as long as you need them to be stored."