If you are an avid collector of graphic novels and comic books, both the newer manifestations and the vintage classics, you may find one day that the collection you have built has suddenly taken over a large portion of your house or apartment. In order to make the most of the space that you have in your home and to be able to continue to collect your beloved comic books and graphic novels as you would like, you may be considering renting a self storage unit to hold all or some of your collection. Before you do so, however, be sure to get to know some of the factors to look for when choosing a self storage unit and when moving your collection into it so that you can be sure you made the right choice for you and your collection.

Choose a Unit That Is Climate and Humidity-Controlled

Comic books and graphic novels, just like standard books, are highly susceptible to changes in the moisture and temperature in the air. This is especially true of older, vintage pieces in your collection. Due to this fact, you will want to be sure that your self storage unit is both climate and humidity-controlled to protect your collection from damage.

Be sure that you tour the storage units before you commit to renting one to ensure that there is true climate and humidity-control in the area in which your storage unit would be. If you want to pay a little extra, there are some self storage facilities that rent units with their own thermostats along with the primary heating and cooling for the building, which can give you further peace of mind that your collection is safe.

Make Sure There Is Enough Space for Shelving and a Walkway

You will want to rent a relatively large storage unit when you are going to store your graphic novel and comic book collection. This is because you will not want to simply stack your collection in boxes on the floor of the unit. Instead, you should plan on putting bookshelves or other types of shelving in the self storage unit. Doing so will protect your graphic novels and comic books in case of flooding (do not use the bottom shelves, just to be safe) and will make it easier to organize and peruse your collection.

In order to make this work, you need room for yourself in the unit as well. You will want to walk through the shelves when you are rotating your collection, adding new finds, or looking for a specific graphic novel or comic book that you want to read. So, make sure there is room for a comfortable walkway into and out of your storage unit and if you get a unit big enough, you may want room for a chair so you can sit and flip through a book or two while you are there.

Now that you know a few of the steps to take when you are getting a self storage unit for your graphic novel and comic book collection, you can be sure that you find the right storage unit for your needs and set it up in a way that is most beneficial for your collection. Contact a company like Gorst Self Storage to learn more.