leather storage

[drof99]

I've built a shed outside to do some leatherwork and other things is. Here is my question. Can I store rolled up leather sides outside in the shed? Should be good and dry. The problem I'm wondering about is the temp. I live in Iowa so it stays frozen most of the Winter. Will the have a bad effect on the leather? It is insulated but still will be cold. I will heat the shed when I'm out working in it. What is the best way to keep the leather stored? Right now I just roll the side back up like it is when I buy it. Thanks for the help.

[Hennessy]

I've built a shed outside to do some leatherwork and other things is. Here is my question. Can I store rolled up leather sides outside in the shed? Should be good and dry. The problem I'm wondering about is the temp. I live in Iowa so it stays frozen most of the Winter. Will the have a bad effect on the leather? It is insulated but still will be cold. I will heat the shed when I'm out working in it. What is the best way to keep the leather stored? Right now I just roll the side back up like it is when I buy it. Thanks for the help.

in texas, we, in my area,near dallas ,have humidity problems.fungi forms like a light grey dust over the surface,i try to catch this early wipe clean acid any spots that may form.hang hide full out over a rack for a few days then roll up again.rodents can mess leather up also.cold dont stay long around here ,but i think your ok there adios pete

[blueheelenvet]

Im in Northern Nevada and the winters can get cold. I had the same issue so I decided to bring my leather in for the winter. I keep it rolled just like when I buy it. My only conern for keeping my leather outside is the cold but also just in case something happens to the roof and it leaks. I know this is a huge "what if" but the leather is the most important part of the art and it costs the most. Good luck and I hope this helps

Merry Christmas

[Elegant]

I see two immediate concerns:

1. Long term exposure to Dry, cold weather will dry out your leather.
   
2. Heating the building sporadically is likely to cause condensation.
   

[Bree]

I've built a shed outside to do some leatherwork and other things is. Here is my question. Can I store rolled up leather sides outside in the shed? Should be good and dry. The problem I'm wondering about is the temp. I live in Iowa so it stays frozen most of the Winter. Will the have a bad effect on the leather? It is insulated but still will be cold. I will heat the shed when I'm out working in it. What is the best way to keep the leather stored? Right now I just roll the side back up like it is when I buy it. Thanks for the help.

I wouldn't. What seems to you to be dry may not be dry at all. Moisture in the air may not be visible or detectable without instruments. Moisture is the enemy.

I keep all of my rolled hides in a temperature and humidity controlled location. They are too expensive to leave anything to chance. Once you have mold spores all over the shop, getting the place cleansed is a bigger nightmare than buying new hides. Best practice is not to let mold or mildew get started in the first place.

My $.02.