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Self-Storage Construction Budgeting: What Does It Really Cost? Planning a self-storage facility? Start with a solid construction budget. If you’re planning to build a self-storage facility, one of the first (and most important) steps is setting a realistic construction budget....

Trac-Rite Launches “Renew-Rite”: A True Nationwide Turnkey Solution for Self-Storage Renovation Upgrades Trac-Rite Door, a Division of Trachte Building Systems and America’s most trusted door manufacturer for over 40 years, proudly announces the launch of Renew-Rite, a new product and...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trachte Heads to ISS World Expo 2025: See Why We’re the Best Building Components in the Business Sun Prairie, WI — April 17, 2025 — Next week, the self-storage industry converges on Las Vegas for the Inside...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A New Era for Self-Storage Construction: Trachte Building Systems Acquires MakoRabco Sun Prairie, WI — March 24, 2025 — Trachte Building Systems, a 100% employee-owned company and national leader in self-storage manufacturing and building solutions, is pleased...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trachte Building Systems to Showcase 120 Years of Innovation at Metalcon 2024 Sun Prairie, WI — October 16, 2024 — Trachte Building Systems, a pioneering leader in the self-storage industry, is excited to announce its participation in...

As a total solution source, Trachte Building Systems delivers cutting-edge door and hallway systems, expertly designed, manufactured, and installed to meet the diverse requirements of both new construction and building conversions. Whether you’re planning a new climate-controlled facility, considering a...

In the self-storage industry, the design and layout of a facility are as crucial as its location. A well-thought-out site layout and unit mix can significantly enhance operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and ultimately, profitability. In this article we will review...

Whether you are building your first facility or expanding, the decision of whether to include climate-controlled units in the project is a common question. Higher rent, better land coverage, and the elimination of moisture and dust in the storage units...

In this post I’m going to cover the basics of what you are looking for when choosing wallpack lighting for your self-storage facility. To start, let’s be clear: Trachte does not sell exterior lighting. However, almost everyone who buys a...

If you are a current self-storage owner, you have probably noticed your phone has started ringing more. No, I’m not talking about rental customers, I’m talking about brokers, buyers, and investors. Nearly every day, often multiple times, I’m asked if...

If you have decided that you want to invest in your own self-storage project, creating a construction budget is going to be one of your first tasks. It will also be ever consuming. Many new developers end up with a...

A few months ago, I discussed exterior lighting on this blog, since most of our clients ask us for a recommended light fixture. In this post I’m going to talk about the next question that usually comes up: Security cameras....