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December 17, 2021

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5 Ways to Use a Shipping Container On a Farm

You may be wondering how do farms use shipping containers? Well, there are many different ways to use a shipping container on a farm, from storing equipment and tools to animal feed and fresh produce. The possibilities are endless when using shipping containers for farm storage. Many of our customers purchase containers for extra storage on farms and agriculture because rural storage can be expensive, but buying a shipping container is much cheaper than building a barn or storage shed. Besides the cost-effective benefits sea can storage brings to farmers, there are many other benefits and ways to utilize a shipping container on a farm. Here we’ll share the different benefits and ways to use your container for rural storage.

November 30, 2021

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How to Prepare a Site for Shipping Container Delivery

Shipping containers come in many types and sizes to provide different storage solutions for various industries. Often we forget to consider that the shipping container foundation is a crucial part of preserving the lifespan and quality of your container.

November 8, 2021

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6 Tips and Tricks for Shipping Container Maintenance During the Winter

In this blog, we will take a look at 6 tips for winter storage in portable containers. Make sure that the items you are storing don’t get damaged from moisture over the winter season. You have spent good money purchasing this container, it is important to make sure you take care of your portable storage containers maintenance during the winter to protect your investment. Knowing how to maintenance the shipping container in the winter is crucial, which is why we wanted to provide you with some important tips!

shipping container root cellar or storm shelter

September 30, 2021

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4 Tips for Planning Your Container Root Cellar or Storm Shelter

How you ever wondered how to build a storm shelter out of a shipping container? Or wondered how to build a root cellar out of a shipping container? Both are somewhat similar in their structure and design requirements. It starts by ensuring your land is suitable for this project and then outlining a construction plan. You will need to consider many different aspects of your new cellar or storm shelter as you want to make sure it is structurally sound and built correctly.

August 30, 2021

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What are Shipping Containers Made Of

Have you ever wondered what material are shipping containers made from? They may look like a simple steal box but they are actually made to withstand all of the elements at sea and are incredibly strong. Shipping containers are stacked on top of each other and loaded with tonnes of goods. They come in a variety of sizes ranging from 10ft to 40ft.

July 15, 2021

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How to Insulate a Shipping Container?

We want to provide an easy-to-follow explanation of the best insulation type for you based on insulation type, budget and container usage. Now let's dive into the basics of how to insulate shipping containers!

June 24, 2021

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7 Incredible Offices and Houses Built from Shipping Containers | Coastcontainers

From ski resort hotels, shipping container apartments, shipping container buildings, and even shipping container offices the possibilities are endless! In this blog, we will look at a variety of houses made out of shipping containers.

June 10, 2021

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Shipping Containers vs Prefab Steel Sheds: Pros and Cons of Using

This blog will be comparing a shipping container vs steel shed. Always consider price, durability, security and if you need any modifications.

May 27, 2021

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Rent or Buy a Shipping Container: What to Choose?

In this blog post we will be looking at the pros and cons of renting vs. buying a shipping container. When comparing the two options it usually comes down to what you plan on using the shipping container for and what your budget is.