Large Document Storage

Engineering firms that are bursting at the seams with old blueprints and documents need large document storage. These businesses start by purchasing steel flat files, vertical files and wooden cabinets to archive project materials. Investments in large document storage do not end with cabinets and flat files.

Every flat file and cabinet should be purchased with a healthy supply of large folders. These folders feature metal hooks on both ends that allow documents to rest easily on drawer frames. Engineers should choose large folders with tabs and empty index labels to keep old materials organized.

Diversify Large Document Storage

A firm’s storage room should contain a few mailing boxes designed specifically for blueprints and rolled materials. These boxes look like corrugated roll files and hold multiple blueprints for shipments to clients and government agencies.

These mailing boxes may be too cumbersome for engineers to use when using blueprints from meeting to meeting. Every engineer needs a portfolio to store large documents for meetings, conferences and trips to job sites.

Each document that enters file folders, mailing boxes and portfolios should feature some form of print protection. Most prints and publications can slide into vinyl protectors that keep moisture from damaging sensitive materials. An archivist can opt to frame and cover documents with hard plastic if they want to prevent wear and tear during long-term storage.

Tiger Supplies carries all of these products through its online store. This retailer works with engineers, architects and designers throughout the United States to keep offices organized.