Shipping containers provide everything from temporary storage to mobile offices to liveable spaces. When you purchase a container you can modify it as you wish. This will involve adding an exterior finish to help keep the container in great shape. Even if you have purchased a new container, adding an exterior finish will aid in […]
Four Best Exterior Finishes For Your Shipping Container
Four Best Exterior Finishes For Your Shipping Container
Can Shipping Containers Be Used As Temporary Storage?
We never seem to have enough space when it comes to temporary storage. Shipping containers offer the perfect solution to this problem when renting a storage unit isn’t an option. In fact, shipping containers are often used as temporary storage spaces instead of storage units because they are more economical and can be placed anywhere, […]
Can A Shipping Container Be Dismantled?
Shipping containers provide an insulated and safe way to send goods overseas such as food products and materials. With their sound construction and structural integrity, shipping containers can last for decades if they are properly cared for. But, if you are looking to repurpose an old container, or scrap it for parts, they can also […]
10 Industries That Benefit From Shipping Container Storage
Shipping containers provide a place to store everything from construction equipment to art supplies. Many industries use shipping containers as their only storage options because of their amazing benefits. Besides being air and watertight, shipping containers can be transformed into makeshift offices and even liveable spaces. The following 10 industries rely on shipping container storage […]
Should You Rent Or Buy A Shipping Container?
Shipping containers offer many benefits. No matter what you need them for, you are guaranteed to have ample space for storage. Many people feel that buying the container outright is the best option, while others feel that renting is the way to go. If you’re unsure of what to do, there are four questions you […]
Why You Should Clean Your Container Before Using It
It may pass inspection, but that doesn’t mean your shipping container is ready for use right away. Most companies will clean the container before selling or renting it to you; however, you’ll need to give it a good cleaning as well. Even if your container looks clean—and if you bought/rented it from a professional company, […]
Are Shipping Containers Watertight?
Unless you live in an earthquake-prone city, wind and water are the two main elements that will affect a shipping container. When choosing a shipping container for your storage needs, you’ll want one that is wind and watertight so that your stuff remains protected during heavy or irregular weather systems. Are shipping containers watertight? The […]
How Shipping Container Grades Are Determined
Shipping containers, whether they are used to ship goods overseas or converted into mobile housing or storage units, receive a grade, but different companies use different grading systems These grades shows the user how well the container will perform and what it can be used for. The Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL) is the […]
How To Use A Shipping Container For Your Pop-Up Shop
Pop-up retail and dining has become increasingly popular. Business owners can now use social media and their online presence to create a following, and can use pop-up retail to bring their products to the people, rather than the other way around. While pop-up stores first became popular with small business owners who couldn’t afford the […]
How To Build A Container Swimming Pool
When you first suggested building a swimming pool out of a shipping container, did your better half give you a look that questioned your state of mind? Probably. Still, you probably heard that this option is a much less expensive way of getting that much desired water feature in your backyard, and it’s becoming quite […]