Secure Storage

Secure storage is all secure to varying degrees. With some secure storage units being more secure than others. Common factors which govern the level of security are use of cameras, traditional physical locks, keycode access points, swipe cards and monitoring of various types.

Simple secure storage can be a lock-up garage type unit, with more advanced and more secure storage having 24/7 monitoring using CCTV cameras, key card access for getting into the storage facility, followed by keypad access or traditional locks for the individual secure storage units themselves.

When your secure storage unit is within a dedicated self storage unit facility, that is undercover, the choices become simpler in terms of what type of lock to use.

One point that is worth considering, and often remarked on by security experts, is about having locks which blend in with their surroundings.

Sometimes, it can be more secure to have a less secure lock that blends in with those on other secure storage units, so that no-one is drawn to your unit due to the type of lock it has. High security locks being used when other people have simpler locks, can trigger people to think about what is being secured, and whether they should attempt to force access themselves.

Combination padlocks are about the last thing that should be used on secure storage units. While they do save problems if keys are lost, they do require combinations being kept secure. Most people will need to write down a combination, if it is a random one, and writing down combinations brings further security issues.

Anything with a long shackle is unwise, as the shackle tends to be a weak point which can be easily cut or forced. Disc locks, or round shackle padlocks are good for security. They have very little of the shackle exposed and as a result are very difficult to cut open with bolt cutters or saws. Plus, most have to be locked with a key, rather than just pressed closed, making them good for use in secure storage units.

Doors can also be weak points, especially garage doors which are relatively thin, and can easily be pushed out of place. Or forced up.

Anyone wanting reliable secure storage is strongly advised to get secure storage with a professional storage company. That way, you can be assured that things like keycard access to facilities is there restricting access to unauthorised personnel. While CCTV helps keep the place secure, with anyone entering knowing that they are being monitored. If anyone attempts to force entry, their presence will be noted.

Securing a storage unit can be expensive with all the security measures needed. So rather than attempting to secure a storage unit, get proper secure storage at a more reasonable price with dedicated secure storage facilities designed by security professionals.

Materials must be considered, along with their environment. In humid environments protection from moisture becomes a big concern where document storage is concerned.

When you have temperature and humidity controlled secure storage units things become far easier. When the environment is uniform, and within what would be normal room conditions, cardboard storage boxes become the standard option, or file boxes in the case of things like legal files going into secure storage for archive purposes.

For most cases cardboard boxes will be good enough for items going into secure storage.