There are unquestionable benefits of installing on-site storage units to your property, such as offering a sought after amenity for tenants, helping keep your grounds neat and clean, and bringing in an extra monthly income from renting the units to tenants. However, when looking into storage units to install on your property, it’s important to consider the priorities of safety, security, and privacy. Simply choosing a storage unit because it seems to be the most cost-effective may backfire if renters don’t find value in paying to rent the units. Wire mesh storage cages are an excellent example of this, and we will dive a little further into the whys, why nots, and better options for cost-effective, but valued storage unit choices.
Security and Privacy Matter
The biggest faults of wire mesh storage units are due to the essentially see-through mesh wire cage sides. The mesh is essentially see-through, providing little to no cover or protection for your renter’s belongings. Wandering eyes and thieves can easily take a look at what your renters have stored away, and just as easily help themselves. The mesh also provides no coverage when it comes to dirt, debris, insects, and any other small critter that could find its way in. Wire mesh storage is not seen as valuable to renters, and they are less likely to rent them due to the lack of security and privacy.
Wire Mesh is Messy
One of the greatest added benefits of installing storage on-site for your renters is the sleek and stylish aesthetic they can add to your property, all while keeping your common spaces like hallways and patios free and clear of clutter. Since wire mesh storage is see-through, they lack the sleek and stylish design that comes with solid steel storage units. The lack of privacy puts your renters’ belongings on display, leaving their messy and unorganized stored items front and center for potential renters. This defeats the purpose of having clean hallways and patios and essentially moves all the mess and clutter to another place altogether.
The Better Option
One of the top reasons why property owners gravitate to wire mesh storage is because of the seemingly low price point, but there are far superior options available in the same price range that provide the safety and security that wire mesh lacks. Storage Solution geniuses Bradyl offer different models to fit any property size and budget.
The Bradyl Bin is a more traditional style storage locker, featuring secure lockable doors, and made with walls of steel for ultimate security and privacy. The Bin is a perfect fit for a property with a good amount of open unused space. The swing-open doors can even be customized to add a pop of color or match an existing color scheme.
The Bradyl Box is a great storage option for a property owner that needs on site storage but doesn’t have the needed space to install large connected storage lockers. The Box is a freestanding storage unit that turns previously unusable free air over vehicles in already existing parking spaces. With 80 cubic feet of storage space, and the capability to hold up to 900 pounds of stored goods. They featured adjustable legs to fit over any car or SUV, and most sized trucks.
Both Bradyl storage options are comparable in price to wire mesh storage bins, and both provide the security, safety, and privacy that the mesh lacks. Ensuring both you and your tenants get all possible benefits of on-site storage means picking a storage solution that your renters find valuable, safe, and secure.
