“That’s all I want, that’s all you need in life, is a little place for your stuff, ya know?” — George Carlin
George Carlin’s take on how possessions, or “stuff,” influence our decisions is typical Carlin — funny, insightful, and occasionally, not safe for work (NSFW). And he’s got a great point. We start accumulating “stuff” from the moment we’re born. Taking care of our stuff is important, even if we have more than we can fit in our house.
If you have more stuff than you do space, you’re probably looking for storage options — and you’ll be happy to know you’re not alone. The self-storage industry is a major beneficiary of our desire to keep our stuff in a safe and protected place.
What Self-Storage in the U.S. Will Cost You
With more than 49,000 properties and 1.9 billion square feet of rentable storage space in the United States, self-storage has grown into a $39.5 billion industry according to the Self Storage Association (SSA).
SSA reported nearly 13.5 million U.S. households rented a storage unit in 2020. More than half of those self-storage renters lived in single-family suburban households.
Renting a self-storage unit for short-term use might be convenient if you’re moving residences or building onto your home. But it’s not a feasible long-term plan for your storage needs. In spite of this, 10.6% of American households still rent self-storage units for at least one year.
According to SSA, the average cost of renting a 10’ by 10’ unit is $94.28 a month excluding additional fees. Renting that storage size unit for two years without additional fees or climate control will cost you around $2,263.
Owning your own storage building solution is a much more economical approach than renting a long-term storage.
Benefits of Fabric Structures for Self-Storage Solutions
Building a storage solution on your property gives you immediate access to your “stuff” whenever you need it. It also ensures you aren’t throwing money toward a storage solution that you’ll never own.
However, traditional construction is time-consuming and expensive. It often requires building permits and permanently impacts your property — factors that persuade many homeowners to stick with renting a storage unit.
A better solution is using fabric structures for self-storage. Similar to traditionally constructed storage buildings, you can set up fabric structures anywhere on your property. However, they’re quicker and simpler to install than traditional construction because they don’t require permits. They can also be moved and stored more easily.
High-quality storage buildings from WeatherPort®, an Alaska Structures brand, come in numerous sizes and are completely customizable to meet your exact needs. Enjoy add-on features such as skylights, electrical plug-and-play lighting, HVAC systems to regulate internal temperatures and much more.
If you’re hesitant about a fabric structure not fitting into the aesthetics of your home, we offer a variety of colors and the ability to create your own design with a specialist through our in-house printing and branding services.
WeatherPort’s storage solutions ensures your home remains organized and clutter-free so there’s more space for family and friends to enjoy time together.
Using Fabric Structures as Self-Storage Solutions
WeatherPort offers a large selection of fabric structures to create storage buildings.
SQ Series
Our SQ Series is a modern take on the quonset hut style. Our single-arch fabric structures are available in 15’ to 30’ widths and customizable lengths in increments of 2.5’, 5’ and 10’.
The SQ Series of fabric shelters are easy to set up and highly customizable. They also feature an open design that ensures you get the most out of the interior space.
Gable Building (GB) Series
Our GB Series of fabric shelters feature a gable building design. It is the perfect solution for creating a personal storage facility. Our gable buildings utilize a tensioned fabric membrane over a high-strength, single-arch frame made of galvanized steel or aircraft-grade aluminum. These metal materials will securely anchor into virtually any level surface.
Our gable buildings are available in widths from 8’ to 20’ and any length. They provide an eave height of 5’, which is expandable if you need additional clearance. A key defining feature of the GB Series is the straight-wall design that allows you to maximize the interior space to store all your “stuff.”
Heavy Gable Building (HGB) Series
Our HGB Series creates a robust and medium-sized, single-arch fabric shelter suited for areas with high wind and snow loads.
The HGB Series is available in widths up to 30’, any length and a 6’ eave height. Additionally, the side-walls can be heightened if needed.
Carports and Portable Garages
If you own numerous vehicles or heavy machinery, WeatherPort’s SQ, GB, and HGB are well-suited for vehicle storage.
The durability of fabric shelters from WeatherPort will protect your vehicle/s fromprolonged exposure to extreme water, debris and damage. Our carports and portable garages can be equipped with a large selection of options including:
- Lighting
- Electrical systems
- Insulation
- HVAC options
WeatherPort fabric solutions are a versatile and reliable option for your storage needs.
[Related: Why You Should Invest in a Carport or Garage]
Choose WeatherPort for Self-Storage Solutions
WeatherPort® is a brand of high-quality fabric buildings from Alaska Structures®. If you are interested in learning more about our fabric buildings and remote camp systems, please contact us by calling (907) 344-1565 or completing our online form to request a consultation.
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