Are you planning a roof replacement? While modern roof construction is faster and easier than it has been in the past, homeowners should still take some precautions. And a storage unit could help. How? Here are a few reasons to rent a unit near you for the duration.
1. Protect Fragile Indoor Items
Many roofing experts recommend removing items that hang from the ceiling or walls, particularly on upper floors. The vibration and movement necessary during roof work can make them fall. You may also want to remove other fragile belongings for safety. If you don't have room to store these things in a safer part of the house or if they are particularly fragile, move them to off-site storage.
2. Put Away Outdoor Furnishings
Clean up the outside area around your house before the work crews and their vehicles arrive. Protect outdoor furniture, kids' play areas, gardening equipment, and small motorized vehicles from potential damage or debris. As with fragile indoor items, move these things out of the yard completely both to protect them and to give the best and simplest access to the work crew.
3. Move Vehicles Out of the Way
Do you have a number of vehicles that currently take up space in your driveway, in the garage, and on the street? You'll need to make room for a range of crew vehicles like pickup trucks, dumpsters, and even cranes. Relocate your vehicles to a self-storage unit designed to keep them safe. This creates more room, prevents neighbor hassles, and keeps your cars and trucks accessible no matter what happens at home.
4. Create a Quiet Spot to Work
Roof replacements are noisy and messy. While you can stay at home to live and work, you may need a respite at times. While a storage unit isn't a place for some kinds of work, it's a good backup plan for getting something done when you need to concentrate.
5. Protect Valuables From Theft
If you worry about having strangers in and around your home unattended, don't be afraid to store more valuable items in a different secure location. This is particularly important if you plan to vacate the premises during construction and no one will be around to keep an eye on things.
Where to Start
Which of these important roles could self-storage units play during your roof replacement? No matter what you need from them, start by touring storage facilities in your neighborhood today.
Contact a local storage service to learn more.
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