Shipping containers

[Fencing]

Hi, does anyone use shipping containers for storage?

 

I was thinking about it (cladding, and adding a pitched roof).

I thought they maybe a bit more secure than a wooden shed?

 

Do they sweat/build condensation inside?

 

any other advice?

[djbobbins]

I don't (I've thought about it) but a guy I used to work for had a couple of containers for storage and they did tend to get damp inside.

 

Incidentally from what I remember most of the condensation formed on the ceiling; I don't know if this was because there might have been standing water on the roof?? It would be interesting to hear of anyone that has put a pitched roof on one as to whether this reduces the condensation.

[Tom Wilding]

We use them at work, each gang has one, they are used to store the chipper, and all the gangs kits and everything...they are good, and secure, but they get condensation, and during a hot day, they act like a sauna and when you open them its like opening a oven, but they are good

[Peter]

They do get wet inside, ventilation is the only way to prevent condensation.

 

They aren't all that secure either, especially if the thief is equipped with a big crane lorry.

[Johny Walker]

They do get wet inside, ventilation is the only way to prevent condensation.

 

They aren't all that secure either, especially if the thief is equipped with a big crane lorry.

 

or gas axe

[djbobbins]

I guess if you wanted to be really secure, you could sit the container on a concrete pad with a could of looped pieces of re-bar sticking up, then loop into them through the floor??

 

I would have thought the main issues would be some good quality locks for the doors, fire prevention and making sure no-one could get near the doors with a gas axe.

[Johny Walker]

I guess if you wanted to be really secure, you could sit the container on a concrete pad with a could of looped pieces of re-bar sticking up, then loop into them through the floor??

 

I would have thought the main issues would be some good quality locks for the doors, fire prevention and making sure no-one could get near the doors with a gas axe.

 

they just make a new door were ever they can

[dexta]

Put a tin roof over my container, does condensate at all

[Woodworks]

It might be worth looking at anti vandal portable buildings as these are much like a shipping container but with insulation fitted on the inside so probably no problems with condensation . I have just converted one into a site office for a friend of mine and fitted a pitched roof on the top to avoid pooling water on the roof.

[Arran Turner]

Yes loads of condensation, but ive got an old leaky one, great for all my spades shovels, ladders, tonne bags, cones etc but keep my climbing kit and saws in my bedroom