Maximizing Development and Design: Site, Unit Mix, Building and More

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Sponsored by Morton Buildings

This whitepaper by Morton Buildings offers guidance on maximizing a self-storage facility development, with advice on site selection, setting a unit mix, choosing building components and more. It addresses details including community needs, facility security, insulation, roof types and other important design factors.

Key takeaways for your business:

Factors that determine a good development location
Considerations for creating the right unit mix
Advice for choosing the right building components

About the company:

Morton Buildings designs and constructs steel self-storage facilities throughout the United States, with post-frame construction that blends efficiency, flexibility and strength. The company sources and manufactures its own materials, focusing on quality and craftsmanship. It also provides one of the industry’s leading warranties. Morton works with clients to deliver a custom self-storage building that meets their needs, now and in the future.

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