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Hi,
Our condo building is looking into installing basement storage cages and I'm doing some research on the cost. We really don't need industrial strength steel cages, even just chicken wire would do. I guess we would hire someone to build the cages for us, as opposed to ordering cages to self-install; and even that - I can only find one company that deals with that in my google searches. Maybe I'm not googling the right words?!?
Any advice/recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
MK
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If you build lockers in the basement you may have to file permits and use cetrain materials depending on their proximity to the boiler etc.I know of a co op in Brooklyn that is having issues now as no permit was ever obtained and the FDNY is objecting
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There is a newspaper called Cooperator that has lots of ads geared toward building operators. Try there
For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor. -
I recently built 12 rooms in the basement of a coop. No permit is need for the walls if they don't go all the way to the ceiling. Some tenants chose to fill in the top space with concertina wire.
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Here are a few options:
http://lockerscatalog.com/items.asp?Cc=LLOCK-BK
http://www.securespace.biz/index.html
http://cooperator.com/articles/253/1/Making-Money/Page1.html - lists some companies that specialize in these lockers
http://www.wirecrafters.com/Category/c-18-Storage-Lockers.html
It seems like there are a lot out there, I googled "basement storage lockers" If you need someone to install them I believe most of these can be put in place by any competent handyman or contractor.
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here's newspaper with the ads I was thinking of:
...or, of course, modsquads offer.
For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor. -
If you're building it, build it properly. Chicken wire is not adequate for storage in Brooklyn, trust me, people break into those storage cages, even in Condo's.
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Our bldg's units were installed by Bargold. They maintained the storage area and our coop board recently took over mgmt of the area (rental $$ back to coop). This is all I know about it.
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Partition is a good word also mesh. The storage cages are pretty easy to install for a qualified carpenter. The metal mesh,fabric material can be cut with a circular saw. The cage outer struts are secured to the floor and the ceiling. Depending on the heights of your basement it can make the price triple and cause and array of quirky problems,like the need for ladders for people to get to the highest items.The often encountered problem is the environment. If the temp and humidity are not maintained you are basically building a mold locker. If the floor is not treated residual moister will create a perfect soup. Some rules. Use chain link fence fabric,premade gates and standard hardware whenever possible. 1 or 2 upper guy wires will secure the entire upper section wo lots of fasteners drilled into the ceiling. None of the cages will keep criminals out,most can be defeated with small cutters. It will keep your neighbor from using your skis,bicycle or BBQ. Size matters.if the floor is in "normal condition,pallets can be used to keep stored items off the ground and drier then they would be on the ground. It also creates a void that can be used for pest control. You pest control bill is going to go up.Hasp and door lock with a limited key set is needed and the keys should be numbered from a locksmith when the keys have been in circulation for a year or 18 months you should rotate(throw away) the lock,put on a new one and reissue the few keys that are needed by the people using the storage(30 bucks a year). Words of warning were posted by somebody else..kind of true. You have to have ADA compliant space between the cages.easiest is to go around the perimeter..not to create a maze that needs all kinds of special shit from lighting to signs. As long as a walkway is kept clear and the structure is made of metal fabric usally not a problem. If you make sheet rock rooms to save cash you will sink your ship w the fire dept and building dept..If you want to save yourself some additional grief..get a paint locker and have people store unused paint and BBQ starter fluid inside.if you get a building or fire walk through and they see it you will get a ticket and all the hassle that goes with it. Call a slow,no work in winter fence company. Use words like easy, piece of cake,short run and warm place to work.
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I would use a lot more than wire mesh. My three-unit condo in Boston had wire-mesh storage partitions, and that was fine. Now I'm in a large building, and I want more security.
Our storage units were installed and are maintained by Bargold. Believe me, it's a lot easier not to deal with this yourself if you're in a large building.
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