Storage Containers For Sale Or Rent In Oakville
Secure Container Solutions specializes in the sale, rental, custom modification and delivery of new and used shipping containers Oakville residents and businesses can trust. From our modern facilities in Oakville and other cities across Ontario, SCS handles a full range of shipping container modification Oakville clients request for maintenance, repair and tailored upgrades to suit your personal needs.
Long-Term Storage Solution: Setting Up the Foundation
At SCS, we provide high-quality shipping container sales Oakville customers rely on, along with flexible shipping container rental Oakville options. Regardless of how long you plan to keep your container, we recommend placing it on level, solid ground. If the ground is not firm, the sea can may sink over time and twist slightly, making the doors hard to open or close.
The right foundation also allows air circulation under the container, reducing condensation and rust. Raising the container keeps rodents from burrowing underneath unnoticed.
Factors to consider when choosing a foundation:
- Size and weight of the container
- Water level on the site
- Soil consistency on site
- Material and labour costs
- Whether your site owner permits permanent features such as concrete
When it comes to choosing the foundation materials, there are four common options, each with its own pros and cons:
Timber
Great choice for temporary use. They can be easily manoeuvred when lowering the container to adjust the placement. However, they rot with time.
Gravel
It is flexible and easy to level. It can also be used along with wood to drain away water to keep the timber from rotting. Unfortunately, gravel may shift over time.
Concrete Slab
These provide a solid and stable surface for the sea can. However, they are expensive, require you to fasten the sea container to the slab using bolts, and they’re labour intensive, since you need to excavate the area to the frost line, to reduce the risk of cracking with temperature changes.
Concrete Footing
This is intended to cover only the spots under the edges of the storage container. They are more economical than slabs.
Our professional team can help you choose the best foundation for your site and container size. That said, you should keep in mind that concrete is considered a permanent installation, so a permit is required. You should also avoid bricks and cinder blocks because they crack and crumble under heavy loads.
The Green Storage Company
Future threats such as declining water and air quality, global warming and rapid resource depletion inspire many businesses to pursue sustainable practices. Repurposing sits at the core of Secure Container Solutions. By choosing our sustainable, repurposed sea cans instead of less eco-friendly concrete or timber structures, our Oakville clients actively support green initiatives. Through widespread use of rental storage containers Oakville homeowners and contractors reduce waste and extend each container’s life-cycle.
Contact Us
At SCS, we remove the hassle of transporting your container. Whether your site is within Oakville or outside the city, we have the resources, knowledge and experience to position your sea cans exactly where you need them. Contact our Oakville team today to arrange shipping container modification Oakville projects, enquire about shipping container sales Oakville inventory or set up a convenient shipping container rental Oakville delivery—whatever storage solution you require, we are ready to help.
