You want to store blueprints and other large documents in a way that will allow you to find them quickly, and there are several storage options — each one with their own advantages and drawbacks. As you come up with a blueprint storage solution, you should ask the following questions:
- How many do you need to store?
- How many do you expect to store?
- How frequently do you use them?
- Will they be stored permanently?
- Are the documents important or expensive to reproduce?
- Do the documents need to be flat or rolled?
A rolled solution will be the cheapest, but it will take time to roll and unroll them. Plan racks and hanging clamps will be the easiest and most convenient way to store blueprints, while flat-file cabinets will give you the most protection.