Installing lockers in your school facility might just be one of the best investments you can do. On top of improving the overall aesthetic of the surrounding, it also helps the students and even the faculty by giving them a place to store all their belongings. In choosing the right locker for your school facility, there are multiple factors to consider. You would want to find the type of locker that is both practical but is also able to cater to the needs of your students and faculty staff. If the user appreciates something the higher the chance that they would take better care of it.
In this article, we will be covering those common concerns in storage that both your students and staff would want to be addressed in turn this guide will aid you in picking the best option for the style of locker you’ll want to install in your facility.
Multiple Purpose of Multiple Shelves
A locker must be practical above all else. Choosing a locker with multiple shelves will give both your students and faculty a place for all their course materials and other personal items.
Having inadequate shelves in the lockers are prone to thrash build-up due to the possible negligence of the users.
Multiple shelves will provide your students to effectively use the space and customize them a bit more a feature that the student would appreciate.
Mind the Size
A locker that is very low would be very inconvenient for the taller students. For this reason, you should avoid stacking too many lockers in a column. While stacking more than two lockers on top of each other may be space-efficient, students don’t generally like these lockers and do not treat them as well.
Catering to your students’ desires really could be a positive investment in the long run.
Hooks for Stuff
Another thing to consider that both your students and staff will appreciate is a simple item, hooks. Hooks within lockers can provide sufficient place for the users to hang their belongings, whether it be bags, jackets, portable umbrellas etc.
If possible, try to install a minimum of 3 hooks to provide the greatest satisfaction from your students and faculty.
Width Matters
Typically, thin lockers are a go-to option by many as it provides ample space for more locker, but this will cause more issues in the long run. Thin lockers would sacrifice capacity for the sake of catering to more lockers rendering them almost unusable to users.
Minding Your Privacy
Finally, lockers come in many different styles. You can get lockers that have large windows, mesh or other openings that give others the ability to see inside. However, students want to be able to use their lockers for privacy.
Choosing a locker that has a solid door will give your students the privacy they desire, but you’ll still have a master key and will be able to check whether there are any contraband items hidden inside if you desire.
In conclusion, in looking to upgrade your storage facility, you must first consider the following; its purpose, size, the number of units, the type of locking mechanism you want to install and the customizability of it. Through this, you will not only be sure to get the appropriate storage, but you will also save on cost and time.
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