Keeping Stored Furniture Dry Through a Lincolnshire Winter

Winter is when stored furniture is most at risk of damp. Cold nights, mild wet days and big swings in temperature are exactly what makes condensation form inside a steel container. Here is how we deal with it at Temple Bruer, and what you can do yourself.

Why winter is the risky season

Condensation forms when warm, moist air meets a cold surface. In winter the outside of a container can be very cold overnight and much milder by day, so moisture in the air inside settles on the walls and roof. On the open Heath between Lincoln and Sleaford, frosty nights are common from autumn to spring.

What our containers do

Each of our containers is lined with spray-foam insulation, which keeps the temperature inside steadier so far less condensation forms. They are waterproof and ventilated. Our page on damp and condensation explains this in more detail.

A short checklist before you store

• Make sure everything is completely dry: no damp washing, wet tools or garden furniture straight from the lawn.
• Drain fridges, freezers and washing machines and leave their doors slightly open.
• Stand furniture on pallets and keep it a little away from the walls.
• Use breathable dust sheets rather than plastic sheeting.
• Visit now and then if you can, and open the doors on a dry day to let fresh air in.

Planning a move this winter? See what fits in a 20ft container, and check whether a container is free on our container page.