Moving? When to Double Box
When it comes to moving and storage, “double-boxing” particular items in the proper way is very important. First of all, double-boxing is ideally done for items that are easily breakable. It is a method of packaging, commonly used for moving and storage purposes or for shipment purposes. If you are getting ready to move or relocate and have any vulnerable items that can easily be broken on even the slightest recklessness, you should seriously get those items packed in a double box.
It so happens quite often that people don’t seem to realize what items to pack in double boxes, or they don’t realize when to start packing particular items in double boxes. One thing you should realize is that double-boxing doesn’t come in handy for only moving and storage purposes. It is also used in cases when you may need to put away or store some things temporarily or if you are trying to protect your belongings against any natural disaster. For example, after holiday season, you may want to pack up and store some of your delicate decorations or the delicate gifts you are not likely to use for some time. This is when you have to double box the items you need to store temporarily. Another example is when there has been a dangerous weather forecast or maybe the prediction of a natural disaster hitting your region, like a hurricane or flood. You will want to store all of your most important belongings in double boxes and have them moved or stored in safer locations.
Double boxes are thicker cardboard boxes that are used for moving and storage purposes. As compared to regular moving and storage boxes, double boxes are much safer because of their thick coating. The thick cardboard lagging in double boxes helps keep all vulnerable items safe from any vibration or heavy movements. When using double-boxing for packing and moving and storage purposes, be sure to do it the right way. For example, if you are planning on packing a pretty heavy antique piece or item, here’s how you should double box it:
- First of all, get a regular storage box and a double box from any moving and storage service company.
- Make sure that the double box is double the size of the regular box, and make sure that the regular box is big enough to sufficiently contain the antique piece and Styrofoam peanuts.
- Safely wrap the antique piece in a clean large plastic bag, to keep the Styrofoam dust from getting in.
- Place some Styrofoam peanuts at the base of the regular box in an even layer.
- Place the antique centrally in the regular box, keeping room for more Styrofoam peanuts to fill the sides.
- Fill the void spaces around the antique with Styrofoam peanuts and jam them.
- Cover the top of the box with more Styrofoam peanuts and close the box. Make sure you tape it well to have the top properly sealed.
- Once the antique is safely packed in the inner regular box, the next step is to place Styrofoam peanuts in the larger double box.
- Place the regular box centrally in the double box and fill the void space around it with Styrofoam peanuts (remember to jam the peanuts in).
- Place more Styrofoam peanuts on the top and place the double box cover and tape it shut.
Your double box is all packed up and ready for moving and storage.
