A painting or a cellar of fine wine can take years to build and only a single bad season to damage. Temperature spikes, humidity swings, fire, water and power outages are some of the biggest threats to any valuable collection. If your art or wine is sitting in a spare room, a basement or a garage, it may be more exposed than you think.
At Corrigan Record Storage, a family-run Michigan business since 1987, we offer fire-protected, climate-controlled vault storage built to protect your valuables. Here’s how the right environment keeps fine art and wine collections safe.
1. Control Temperature and Humidity
For fine art, the environment is everything. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause canvas warping, paint cracking and material degradation, damage that is often permanent.
Just as we protect critical business records, Corrigan applies rigorous preservation standards to your artwork and historical artifacts. Our vaults use museum-grade climate control, with strict, continuous monitoring of temperature and humidity so problems are caught before they reach your collection.
2. Keep Wine at a Steady Temperature
Wine needs consistency. Seasonal temperature spikes and harsh Michigan weather can put an entire collection at risk.
Corrigan’s wine storage vault is kept at a steady, climate-controlled 70°F year-round, shielding your bottles from the extremes outside. Heavy-duty vault shelving keeps your collection organized by the case or by the bottle.
3. Plan for Power Outages
Climate control only works if the power stays on. A grid failure during a heat wave can undo years of careful storage in a matter of hours.
That’s why Corrigan has redundant power protection. Backup generators keep climate control running without interruption, so your collection stays protected even during power grid failures.
4. Protect Against Fire Without Water Damage
Traditional sprinkler systems can put out a fire and still ruin a painting. Delicate pieces need a different approach.
Corrigan uses state-of-the-art, non-liquid fire suppression agents that extinguish threats without inflicting water damage on your artwork.
5. Guard Against Pests, Dampness and Mildew
Collections that include textiles, costumes or couture face added risks. Our clean vault facility is rigorously inspected to keep insects and pests out. Humidity levels are tracked continuously to detect swings and help protect against dampness, mildew and stale air. Secure shelving fits acid-free archival boxes and garment cases.
6. Choose a Secure, Trusted Facility
Environmental protection means little without security. Corrigan’s vaults offer:
- 24/7/365 surveillance
- ID-required access
- Unscheduled facility inspections every year
- AAA certification from the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID)
- A family-run Michigan business with more than 30 years of experience and 10 facilities across Southeast Michigan
Store Your Collection with Corrigan
Your fine art and wine deserve more than a basement or storage closet. With museum-grade climate control, a steady 70°F wine vault, backup generators and non-liquid fire suppression, Corrigan gives your collection the protection it needs.
Call 248-344-9185 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), visit us at 45200 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48375, or learn more about specialty and valuables storage.
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