Is a flat file cabinet better than blueprint tubes for drawing storage?

For any regular or long-term storage need, flat file cabinets are superior to blueprint tubes in almost every way: flat storage prevents the permanent curl that develops from rolled storage, drawings are easier to retrieve individually, the flat format lets you reference multiple drawings simultaneously without re-rolling, and flat storage causes less physical degradation over time. Blueprint tubes are acceptable for transporting drawings to and from job sites, but storing important drawings rolled in tubes for months or years creates curl memory and edge damage that makes the drawings difficult to use and less archivally stable. Invest in a flat file for your office; use tubes only for transport. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.