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Creative Container Storage Solutions
In a previous blog, we talked about the rise in the popularity of shipping container storage. Below are some creative storage ideas to get the most out of your container. Racking & Shelving Racking is a simple addition to your container. It is a good option if you...
How to Buy a Second-hand Shipping Container
Second-hand shipping containers can make a great storage alternative. Cost-effective, durable with long life expectancy. Where do used containers come from? Shipping lines use containers to transport cargo around the world. Once these units reach a certain age...
Why use a shipping container for storage?
Shipping containers are becoming increasingly popular with domestic and business storage. Below are a few reasons why containers are a great storage solution. What are shipping containers? Shipping containers are storage boxes that vary in size and length. They are...
Shipping Containers Vs Condensation
What is Condensation? Condensation can be an issue when owning and using a shipping container. The build-up of moisture in a unit can lead to damp or spoiled cargo. Condensation happens when two varying air temperatures meet. For a shipping container, when the inside...
How big are Shipping Containers?
Are you in the market for a shipping container but not sure about which size? Keep reading our blog post and we will answer all your questions! New Build Shipping Container Stacks What is the width of a shipping container? Containers are built to certain international...
Everything you need to know about 20ft shipping containers before buying one
What are 20ft general purpose shipping containers? Shipping containers are 20ft x 8ft metal boxes, used to ship or store cargo. New containers are often sold as ‘once used’. This is because when they arrive in the United Kingdom, they are full of cargo. Once in the...
Shipping Container Inspiration for Home Owners
Longing for a little more space at home? Whether you’re after storage, guest space, a sun lounge, kitchen, office or studio space, a container conversion could be the answer. As well as creating a highly functional garden space, container conversions can also become...
Converted Shipping Container Developments making the UK Headlines
Container developments are making headlines across the UK as the popularity of these strong, versatile and easily transportable building blocks are being used to help with regeneration, affordable housing issues, office developments and accessible living. Here’s a few...
Why Shipping Containers Make Great Garden Sheds
Is your garden shed getting old and worn out? If you’re thinking about buying a new one, it’s worth considering the benefits of replacing it with a shipping container. Really? you might ask. It’s no joke – shipping containers are gaining popularity around the world as...
Which Size Shipping Container Should I buy?
Do you have a project in mind and are considering a shipping container as a solution? As the use of new and used shipping containers for building projects gains momentum we thought it would be helpful to lay out the different sizes you can buy and what they could be...
Shipping Containers Helping Solve the Urban Housing Crisis
If you think the idea of living in a steel box is unappealing, it might be time for a rethink! Architects the world over are designing multi-storey accommodation using shipping containers which is cheap, quick to build and, most importantly, homely. Containers for...
Shipping Container Inspiration for Home Owners
Longing for a little more space at home? Whether you’re after storage, guest space, a sun lounge, kitchen, office or studio space, a container conversion could be the answer. As well as creating a highly functional garden space, container conversions can also become...
What can you fit inside a 20ft Shipping Container?
The 20ft shipping container is a popular choice amongst our customers, who buy it for a wide range of uses from storage to creative conversions. It can sometimes be hard for people to visualise just how big this container is, so we’re sharing a list provided by...
Create a Garden Sun Lounge with a Container Conversion
Longing for a little more space at home? Container conversions are opening up exciting possibilities for low cost garden rooms which can function as studios, sun lounges, kitchens and guest rooms. The great thing about containers is that they offer cheaper, faster...
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Container to Convert
Do you have a building project in mind or need a space/storage solution for a site? Whatever your needs, shipping containers could be the answer to your project spec. Here we look at the pros and cons of converting a shipping container, as opposed to building from...
