Finding flexible, dependable storage during the summer months is important whether you’re transitioning between homes, renovating, or simply storing extra belongings. Durable and built to withstand harsh weather conditions, outdoor storage containers provide a heavy-duty shelter for your belongings.
Viper Transport offers short-term and long-term sea-can storage solutions in Crossfield, Alberta, conveniently located close to Calgary, Airdrie, Carstairs, and Cochrane. Whatever your storage needs, our solutions are designed to keep your items secure.
Weather-Resistance Built for Alberta’s Elements
Our storage yard features heavy-duty steel units engineered to defend against Alberta’s unpredictable weather. From heavy snow loads and driving rain to high prairie winds, using highly weather-resistant outdoor storage containers ensures your belongings stay completely dry and protected from the elements year-round.
However, while steel containers excel at locking out wind, rain, and snow, metal naturally absorbs warmth during the summer. Because these units aren’t insulated or climate-controlled, internal temperatures rise on hot days. Fragile items, particularly electronics and wood furniture, should be packed with care to protect them from heat exposure and dust while in storage.
Packing Electronics and Delicate Items for Warm-Weather Storage
Before packing items into your unit, ensure they’re fully dusted and dried – trapped moisture and dust can cause issues for your items. Whenever possible, pack your electronics in their original manufacturer packaging or purchase specialized heavy-duty TV boxes. Never wrap screens directly in moving blankets or plastic wrap, as these can trap heat and scratch delicate surfaces. Keep electronics off the floor or stored near the centre of the unit where temperatures are most stable. For glass or ceramics, seal every box tightly and use sturdy boxes with individual dividers.
To ensure safety, storing hazardous chemicals, flammable materials, firearms, and perishable items inside your unit is strictly prohibited.
Practical Packing Tips for Your Storage Unit
Proper loading techniques protect your belongings and make retrieval easier later on.
- Plan your layout: Draft a simple inventory list and group similar boxes together by size to streamline the loading process.
- Label every box clearly: Mark the contents and target room on every box so you can locate essential items quickly without unpacking everything.
- Secure supplementary coverage: Check with your personal insurance broker to ensure that your stored items are covered while away from your primary property.
- Clean your belongings first: Wipe down furniture, appliances, and personal goods to prevent mold growth or settled dust during storage.
- Pack your unit tightly: Place heavy boxes on the bottom and keep items backed closely together to prevent shifting while loading, unloading, or moving throughout your unit.
Choosing the Right Storage Container Size
Selecting the right space depends on the size of the items and/or rooms you’re looking to move into storage:
- 20-ft storage container: This offers roughly 160 square feet of storage and works well for home renovation projects, apartment moves, or holding equipment for small businesses.
- 40-ft storage container: Providing about 320 square feet of space, a 40-ft storage container delivers the necessary capacity for major commercial moves, large equipment, or vehicle storage.
Why Choose Outdoor Storage Containers at Viper Transport
Choosing our sea-can storage delivers an array of benefits designed to simplify your moving process or other storage needs. These benefits include:
- Heavy-duty protection: Rugged steel construction protects your goods against snow, wind, and water.
- Enhanced security: Every unit sits within a monitored outdoor yard space, giving you total peace of mind against unauthorized access.
- Controlled access: To protect all client property on-site, yard access is strictly scheduled by appointment during standard business hours. This ensures our staff always knows who is on the premises.
- Flexible monthly contracts: Convenient month-to-month rental agreements allow you to hold space for as long as your project requires.
Request a Storage Estimate
Whether you’re renovating or storing business inventory, Viper Transport Services provides outdoor storage container solutions that are sturdy, secure, affordable, and built for Alberta’s weather conditions.
Contact us today to request an estimate.