Self Storage Developer Education Videos


Paying attention to the fine details helps ensure that your facility is going to be a source of good ROI, not headaches. Our video education series provides in depth information on the decisions and options you'll face as you develop and operate your site.

Getting Started

Self Storage Development and Construction

Erecting Your Building On A 1% Slope

With proper planning and design, Trachte’s buildings can follow a 1% slope. National Sales Manager Jamie Lindau visits a job site and explains the potential benefits of this building technique, and how it impacts the erection process. (Run time: 6:15)

Installing a roll-up door

Installing the Trac-Rite roll up doors in a Trachte building is a quick process. Jamie Lindau visits a job site in Wisconsin to show you how it is done. (Run time 3:54)

Time Lapse Construction Video

Trachte\'s building designs are preengineered for easy installation. See for yourself in our time lapse video!

Foundations 101

An overview of a basic self storage foundation - what to look for as an owner and why getting it poured right is critical. (Run time 4:10)

Factory Tours

How A Door Is Made

Take a tour inside the Trac-Rite manufacturing plant to see how our roll up doors are made, guided by Trachte National Sales Manager Jamie Lindau. (Run time 6:14)

Trachte Factory Tour

Sales Manager Jamie Lindau takes you through the Trachte plant for a close up view of how building components are fabricated. Along the way, see some of the subtle details that make a Trachte building easy to erect and long lasting. (Run Time 8:39)