Why Climate-Controlled Self-Storage Is Great For Storing Wood Furniture

If you have natural wood furniture that you aren't currently using in your home, then you need to be careful where you store it. A great option is for you to store the wood furniture in a climate-controlled storage unit. The following information will help you to see the benefits of storing wood furniture in a climate-controlled self-storage unit.

Wood furniture can get termites

One of the many reasons why you need to be careful with regard to where you store your wood furniture is because it is susceptible to damages caused by termites. If you store the furniture in a building on your land that may have termites, then they will get into the furniture as well. Also, along with the many other reasons for not keeping the furniture covered outside, the risk of termites would be another one. If termites get at your furniture, then they can completely destroy it. Your furniture wouldn't be at risk of termite damage when stored in a self-storage unit. 

Wood furniture is susceptible to water damage

When you are storing your wood furniture, it also needs to be kept in a dry area. If water comes into contact with the wood, then it can cause all kinds of damage. Water damage can cause the wood to swell. If it dries too fast, then it will then shrink and crack. The damage can also cause warping to the wood. Mold can also end up growing on wood furniture. Storage gives you a place to store the furniture where water can't get at it. Even humidity can cause moisture damage to the wood. Since a climate-controlled storage unit will control the humidity in the units, your wood furniture will be safe from this type of damage as well. 

Wood furniture can be damaged by the sun and heat

Storing your wood furniture outside can lead to sun damage. The wood can end up being faded due to sun-bleaching. Even storing it in a room with windows where the sun shines on it daily can lead to this damage. If you were to store the furniture in an outbuilding, then it will probably get very hot in the building during the warmer months. The heat can cause the wood to become brittle, crack, and end up with other kinds of damage. A climate-controlled storage unit will also control the temperature year-round, so you won't need to take the risk of the furniture being destroyed by heat exposure. Plus, there won't be windows, which means no sun damage either.

For more information on a climate-controlled storage unit, contact a company near you.