Steel shipping containers for sale - private and commercial users for self-storage and export shipping

Storage containers

In recent years there has been a noticeable increase in the demand for containers for commercial and domestic self-storage and as such the industry has seen a rapid increase in the number of shipping container suppliers. As many of these suppliers are sole traders with limited stock and resources, we decided to form a consortium of reputable companies with years of experience and excellent track records. With us, customers are able to deal with local suppliers and can be confident that they will receive a consistently high level of service. If you are need of some 20ft shipping containers, the new range that we supply have been developed for marine transport use, and have been manufactured to a very high spec from high tensile steel. Able to withstand extreme conditions, these containers are very strong and secure and are perfect for general storage and for use as building site accommodation. Other uses of steel containers are as secure data centres, generators, military use, recording studios, foodstuffs and refrigeration units, amongst many more besides. But whatever you need to use a container for, the main advantage that they have is that they are fully transportable.

Freight containers

The majority of new containers for shipping are manufactured from a high tensile rust inhibiting corten steel so as to increase their lifespan. There are a wide variety of types and sizes for customers to choose from, with single or double ended doors. If you are looking for a used or second-hand container then you should always enquire as to the previous use of the shipping container as this will determine its condition. They should always be offered in a wind and watertight condition and be structurally sound too. Known weak areas that you should look out for if you are able to view the container before purchase are the roof and doors, and whether you are looking at 40ft used shipping containers or any other size always ask the age and condition of the container. The 40ft containers are usually eight foot and six inches in height which is the most desirable height, but they can also be a foot higher than that. To improve the security of your container, make sure to ask your supplier to fit a lock box and cowl as a conventional container will not come with these as standard.

Condensation problems

Storing in containers during winter and the colder months of the year can result in a build up of condensation, which in fact can happen at any time of year for a number of different reasons. The items you are storing may well be damp and used containers can often have damp floors. Certain items may even carry water such as dishwashers or washing machines. So when the sun comes out, even in the middle of winter, invariably the water moisture will turn to vapour, and as soon as the temperature starts to drop, water droplets will start to form and accumulate on the ceiling of your storage containers and then start to drip. A good solution to this problem is to use Absorbpoles which cost as little as 15 pounds each and can be delivered overnight from suppliers. What these do is remove the damp vapour from a contained atmosphere, and if used properly can last for around three months. Alternatively you can apply Grafo to the ceiling, which is a product developed by British Steel used to prevent condensation dripping from the ceilings and is applied by a spray; it is very dry and works very well.

Self storage and portable offices

For people and companies that are in need of an instant office or accommodation, we can provide portable office units, otherwise known as modular buildings, in a wide range of styles. They can be linked, stacked or partitioned to form all manner of layouts so you should be able to arrange it to your exact specifications. Our cabins are also popular for site accommodation and all are made from high security and anti-vandal proof steel freight containers. In terms of having self storage units we are able to adapt standard containers into a unit with multi-compartments, by dividing a standard twenty foot or forty foot container into individual storage units. If you are in need of some advice as to security for these types of container, then we have plenty of experience with many self-store companies using our containers for self-store unit services. Our agents are on hand to offer advice and information regarding any of our products so whether you are an existing self-store operator or if you are currently considering becoming a self-store business, please do not hesitate to get in touch with your local agent by pressing on the area of the map closest to you.