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How Do Shipping Containers Lock Together? Shipping Container Locks Explained

Date: January 30, 2025

With various locking methods available, choosing the right one is key to keeping your container safe and secure. The right system ensures your containers stay in place, giving you peace of mind and long-term reliability.

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Shipping Container Site Preparation: How to Prepare the Ground for your Shipping Container

Date: January 21, 2025

Preparing the ground for your shipping container means that your shipping container will last longer—with less risk of damp, rust, or movement. Even short-term container hire requires proper ground preparation to protect the container from damage.

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Corten steel sheets

What Is Corten Steel? Everything You Need to Know About Weathering Steel

Date: January 17, 2025

Corten steel is a material like no other - strong, stylish, and built to withstand extreme temperatures, high waves, and journeys around the world. Where other metals would rust or fail, this steel thrives in the elements. 

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Are Shipping Containers Waterproof and Airtight?

Date: December 30, 2024

The level of waterproofness of a shipping container depends on a number of factors, including its design, condition, and how well it is maintained - or has been maintained if you’re purchasing a used container.

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roller shutter on shipping container

Roller Shutters for Shipping Containers: A Smart Solution for Security and Accessibility

Date: December 30, 2024

When investing in a shipping container, be it for storage or as a conversion project, adding the right doors is a crucial modification. Roller shutter doors are an effective way to enhance both security and easy access to your container.

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Rust covered shipping container

Shipping Container Rust Prevention Tips

Date: December 16, 2024

With their traditional purpose being to haul goods overseas, usually in rough, wet conditions, shipping containers are unfortunately always susceptible to rust. Whether you buy a used container that has had a lifetime at sea or a brand new container, rust can be a potential problem for any project. 

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shipping container converted into a man cave

From Bland to Badass: Shipping Container Man Cave Ideas

Date: December 13, 2024

Converting a shipping container in your backyard is an affordable and eco-friendly way to build your own private man cave. You can even customise it to your own taste, interests, and hobbies.

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Shipping Container Office Ideas: Transforming Boxes Into Workspaces

Date: November 26, 2024

The days of identical cube farms and open plan offices are officially over. Modern businesses want innovative, sustainable, and original office design ideas. Check out our shipping container office ideas for inspiration to design your next workspace!

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Shipping container converted into a home

Are Shipping Container Homes a Good Idea? Pros and Cons of Container Homes

Date: November 14, 2024

Shipping container homes are popping up everywhere, from compact inner-city flats to rural fields. They're cost-effective, versatile, and have a minimal impact on the environment. But, like any other build, container conversions have pros and cons.

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Container Levelling Slab

How to Level a Shipping Container: Tips & Tricks for Secure Container Levelling

Date: November 11, 2024

The placement of a shipping container matters. Making sure it's properly levelled will help your container last longer, work better, and stay secure against theft and damage. 

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