Temperature is also something to consider.
How to store copy paper in the attic.
Attic storage is going to work a lot better than garage storage in my experience.
That means for example your hot attic is not a good place for the photos.
Things you really care about should probably never go in the attic says allison carter a certified professional organizer based in atlanta.
I have a bunch of old financial records in the attic that are doing fine after 10 years.
Heat can damage things such as photographs and wood.
We ve talked about a lot of things you can store in an attic so now let s talk about things you cannot store in a hot attic.
Do not store your photos in the attic basement or garage due to temperature and humidity fluctuations.
I would like to store some boxes of papers in my attic.
Things you cannot store in a hot attic.
Store your photos in areas below 75 degrees fahrenheit avoid potential flood areas here are 9 affordable ways to dry up your wet basement for good and store in a dark place if possible.
I don t have anything in the garage to compare to but my sense is that the humidity there fluctuates a lot more and gets much higher and would damage any paper of value.
The lower the temperature typically the better because this slows down degredation of the paper and ink and also discourages insects.
Instead choose a well ventilated area.
In the basement store everything in clear plastic bins labeled and not packed too heavily.
I am concerned that mice might visit and think the papers are nesting material.
While the space below the roof of a house varies in size shape and form the qualities of an attic are constant.
Storing items in your attic is far more preferable than storing them in the basement where they may get wet think about flooding or garage where they are exposed to the elements.
Most things will be pretty obvious but there is also one item that many people mistakenly do store in the attic.
Don t store these items in a hot attic.
Exposure to heat and insects.
Definitely store your photos in an area that consistently stays below 75 f at all times.
I know they can chew through cardboard and i ve been.