DISTRIBUTION & WAREHOUSING SERVICES IN ATLANTA

Climate-Controlled Warehousing

Warehouse Basics provides state-of-the-art climate-controlled warehouses to protect your sensitive inventory from temperature swings, humidity damage, and regulatory risks.

Whether you’re storing pharmaceuticals, electronics, specialty perishables, or DOT-certified hazmat materials, our facilities maintain stable, compliant conditions to keep products safe and operations running smoothly.

Key Benefits:

  • Precise temperature and humidity monitoring

  • Heated and cooled storage rooms

  • Real-time visibility via WMS

  • Hazmat-certified storage for Classes 2.2, 8, and 9 

  • Certified and compliant operations

  • Smooth onboarding for new clients

 

Why Choose a Climate-Controlled Warehouse

Climate-controlled warehouses are essential when standard storage risks product integrity. In the Southeast, high humidity and heat can quickly damage sensitive goods, including:

  • Electronics: Moisture can corrode circuits and reduce shelf life

  • Pharmaceuticals & supplements: Temperature fluctuations can degrade potency

  • Perishables & specialty foods: Require strict temperature ranges to avoid spoilage

  • Fine art, paper, textiles: Sensitive to humidity, heat, and mold

By maintaining precise environmental conditions, Warehouse Basics reduces product loss, maintains compliance, and increases supply chain reliability.

 

Temperature & Humidity Specifications

All climate-controlled areas are continuously monitored through our Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure products remain within the correct environmental ranges. Standard operating ranges for each room type are shown below:

Room Type Temperature Range Humidity Control Notes
Standard Climate Controlled 60–80°F (15–27°C) 40–60% RH Typical product storage
Heated Storage Room

80–95°F (27–35°C)

30–50% RH For temperature-sensitive production or curing processes
Cold Storage Room 35–50°F (2–10°C) 40–50% RH Ideal for perishables and pharmaceuticals

 


Air-Conditioned Space

Our air-conditioned warehouse space maintains temperatures in the 60–80°F range with controlled humidity levels typically maintained between 40–60%, helping stabilize products that are sensitive to heat or moisture. This environment prevents:

  • Melting or softening of materials

  • Clumping or sticking in powders

  • Moisture damage to packaging and labels

  • Product degradation during long-term storage 


Heated Storage for Cold-Sensitive Products

Some materials must be protected from cold temperatures to maintain their performance and usability. Our heated hot-room storage environments maintain higher-than-ambient temperatures  80–95°F (27–35°C) with 30–50% RH, to prevent:

  • Thickening or solidification

  • Chemical separation

  • Reduced performance after storage

  • Handling problems during colder months

For corrosive and regulated chemicals, our heated climate-controlled rooms provide consistent year-round conditions that preserve product quality and stability. Learn more about our corrosive chemical warehousing capabilities.

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Hazmat-Certified Climate Control

Warehouse Basics is DOT-certified for hazmat Classes 2.2, 8, and 9, allowing manufacturers to safely store regulated materials alongside general industrial products in a single climate-controlled environment. Our facilities support a wide range of temperature-sensitive and hazardous products, simplifying operations for programs that combine general freight with regulated materials.

Manufacturers can store:

  • Corrosive chemicals

  • Non-flammable gases

  • Miscellaneous dangerous goods

  • Temperature-sensitive industrial materials

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Certifications & Compliance

Warehouse Basics is committed to quality and safety:

  • ISO-compliant storage processes

  • GxP and pharmaceutical-ready facilities

  • Regular third-party inspections and audits

  • HACCP-ready zones for food storage
GETTING STARTED

Onboarding & Operations

 

Our onboarding process is designed to transition your inventory quickly and accurately into the right climate-controlled environment.

  • Consultation: Review storage needs, product types, and environmental requirements

  • Facility Selection: Choose from available zones in our Southeast facilities

  • Setup: Map SKUs, configure WMS alerts, and assign storage locations

  • Ongoing Support: Regular checks, reporting, and optional on-site inspections

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between climate-controlled and temperature-controlled warehouses?
Climate-controlled warehouses maintain both temperature and humidity, while temperature-controlled warehouses primarily focus on a specific temperature range. Our facilities handle both to ensure product integrity.

Can I store both heat- and cold-sensitive products?
Yes. Our facilities offer zoned storage, including heated rooms, standard climate rooms, and cold storage areas, all monitored via WMS.

How do you prevent humidity-related damage?
We maintain 40–60% RH for most products and use dehumidifiers in high-humidity areas, which is especially critical in the Southeast.

Which products benefit most from climate-controlled storage?
Temperature-sensitive chemicals, pharmaceuticals, powders, adhesives, electronics, and other regulated or delicate materials maintain quality and compliance when stored in climate-controlled environments.

Why is climate control critical in the Southeast?
High humidity and seasonal temperature swings can damage packaging, degrade chemical formulations, and affect product performance. Climate-controlled storage prevents these issues.

WE TREAT OUR CLIENTS LIKE FAMILY - SEE WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY

We have enjoyed outstanding service from Warehouse Basics for years.  Their Locust Grove team has been, by far, our favorite third-party warehouse that we’ve dealt with across the country. They have a high attention to detail, always keep accurate inventories, and communicate well with our customers and carriers.

Joel Williamson . Vice President of Operations

Warehouse Basics is a lifesaver! They took over my inventory stress with efficient order fulfillment and meticulous inventory management. Their customer service is top-notch, always available and solution-oriented. They handle complex orders with ease, a true multitasking marvel. Warehouse Basics freed me to focus on my business, confident my inventory is in the best hands. Highly recommend!

Rian . Operations

We are very pleased with the quality of service and attention Warehouse Basics provides for our company. We sincerely appreciate the way everyone conducts business in a reliable, responsive manner, always going above and beyond. Thank you!

Esperanza .

We have been working with Ken and the Warehouse Basics team for over 5 years. They are organized, have a nice facility and are efficient. We ship many loads daily and they are always on it! Any time we have a request, they are quick to help.They are very timely with their responses and communication. It has truly been a pleasure working with them. 

Michelle .
LOCATIONS

Strategically positioned locations

With two major transportation hubs in the heart of the Southeast, you will streamline your distribution and reach your customers faster.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA
4775 Westpark Dr SW,  Suite A

Atlanta, Ga. 30336
LOCUST GROVE, GEORGIA
3015 GA-42

Locust Grove, GA 30248
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