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Paying attention to the fine details ensures that your facility becomes a source of strong ROI, not headaches. Our video education series offers in-depth information on the decisions and options you’ll encounter as you develop and operate your site. Explore our videos to build your knowledge and confidence in creating a successful self-storage facility.

Construction

Building a Temperature Controlled Facility

Climate Controlled with Exterior Doors and Strict Building Codes

Concrete and Grading: The Foundation to a Great Project

Erecting Your Building On A 1 Percent Slope

Foundation Basics

Grocery Store Conversion

Installing a Roll-Up Door

Self Storage Refurbishments

Time Lapse Construction Video

Factory Tour

How A Door Is Made

Trachte Factory Tour

Getting Started

Architectural Trends in Self-Storage

Creating a Financial Projection

Determining and Understanding Supply and Demand for Self-Storage

Evaluating Self Storage Options: Should I Buy Existing or Build New?

Finding Land for your Self-Storage Project

Getting the Green Light to Build: Tips for Conditional Use Permit Approval

Management Options and Technology for your Self-Storage Facility

Marketing Your Self-Storage Facility

Mistakes in Self-Storage Development

New Developer Guide to Self-Storage: Where Do I Start?

Site Layout

Self Storage Development

Building a “Class A” Facility: Building The Best Customer Experience

Building a Great Self Storage Conversion Project

Building A Successful Small Market Facility

Multi-Story

RV and Boat Storage

Self Storage Lending Options

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Self Storage Industry

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