Construction

Modular Mini Storage recently worked with a customer who wanted to build an RV-storage facility in a light-industrial zone. However, city planners had one stipulation—he needed to include some office space for small businesses. Two flex-space buildings were constructed, and every unit was leased to a commercial customer. Later, two more buildings were erected with the same result.     What ...

There are various reasons to build a multi-story self-storage project, including a lack of available land or the high price of land in a particular area. If you’re considering the development of a multi-story facility, there are pros and cons to be considered. Every project must be carefully evaluated for its individual circumstances, and the factors involved can be complex. ...

New construction was one of the biggest victims of the recession. After several years of rapid development—commercial and residential—the financial crisis brought construction to an abrupt halt. As financing dried up, developers were unable to fund new projects. In addition, there was a surplus of new houses and commercial buildings. Many remain empty today. The self-storage industry, which had been ...

To say the development of the Thornwood Self Storage Center in Thornwood, N.Y., was a challenge is an understatement of lofty proportions. In fact, the project unrolled as a series of challenges that tested the ingenuity of everyone involved: owners, engineering consultants, construction crews, security specialists, building manufacturer and the local community. The first major hurdle was converting the existing ...

Wall and roof panels coated with “cool” Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) paint systems, often referred to as Kynar or Hylar, are now available for self-storage buildings. These panels feature vivid, fade-resistant color, incredible durability, and environmentally friendly technology that was originally developed for stealth aircraft in the U.S. military. The energy-cost savings, architectural appeal, variety of profiles, texture and color, flexibility, ...