Keeping Video Tapes, Photos and Other Media in Storage Units
Storage
units are great for many types of people and families, providing a simple
solution for an over-cluttered home or to keep your belongings secured either
temporarily or long-term while in the middle of a move. With the boom in
popularity of shows like Storage Wars and Auction Hunters, more and more people
are being introduced to the world of stored goods and the treasures within.
People love the idea of finding something valuable among the belongings of
someone else's left-overs. Storage units st louis are great
for this sort of thing, but not so much when it comes to storing precious
recorded memories on media like VHS tapes and film.
The
main danger that storage units pose to your media comes in the form of heat and
moisture build-up. Often times, storage units are not insulated the same as
you'd find in an office or home, so they can get pretty hot, especially during
the summer months of the year. Small leaks in the roofing can lead to moisture
buildup within the unit, which can cause mold and other pollutants to flourish,
which can spell the death of magnetic tape, film, and photographs. Seeking out
an indoor unit will help to mitigate this problem, but often times, even these
facilities can cause issues of their own.
Another
potential danger of storage units is the fact that if, for some reason, you're
unable to pay your storage rental fee, the next thing you know, your goods are
being auctioned off to the highest bidder on some TV show, including your
important family media! Needless to say, if this happens, it can be difficult,
if not impossible, to track down your collection of priceless video tapes,
photos and film.
We
always recommend against using storage units for important family media,
especially for one of a kind video and audio tapes and photographs. Instead,
try to see if a family member can hold on to them for you, or a close friend
that you can trust to keep your important media safe from the elements.
Even
one video tape transfer can potentially save decades of memories, and it may be
easier and cheaper than you think. Having your media digitized before placing
in storage will prevent the risk of losing everything forever! If you
absolutely must use use a storage unit for your important family media, we
highly suggest obtaining an indoor unit, where the climate can be under better
control, and less prone to moisture buildup.
