You may not realise it, but shipping container hire is the perfect solution for temporary storage! Who would have thought those giant steel boxes we see at the port and on construction sites could be the perfect storage option for your home or business?
This blog is will deliver the perfect overview of how shipping containers are an excellent method of storing your belongings. We will also explain how ContainerCo can provide you with the best options for shipping container hire. After this article, you’ll be ready to make the most out of your 10, 20 or 40 ft shipping container storage unit.
How Should I Prepare My Land For A Shipping Container Storage Unit?
First things first, you must decide where the shipping container will be deployed. This must be a location that is accessible during delivery and also must remain just as easy to pick up.
As for the placement of the shipping container, ContainerCo is able to offer advice regarding the technical placement of the box. Depending on your earth, concrete or grass, there will likely need to be “feet” that are utilised to keep the container above the ground. When the container is directly on the ground, there can be situations of sinking or even dampness inside.
Additionally, you should be aware of the sun’s orientation in reference to the shipping container. Allowing some shade (at least partly throughout the day) will be beneficial for your shipping container – especially as we enter the summer months. The intense sunshine and heat that is bound to arrive shortly will increase the temperature within the storage shipping container substantially.
As a result, you’ll want to take into consideration the items which will be stored within. If they are temperature sensitive, you may wish to rethink your initial location for the shipping container.
What Can I Store In My Hired Shipping Container Storage Unit?
For the most part, you can store nearly anything. Some of the most common items to store for household purposes can include:
- Seasonal clothing
- Camping equipment
- Barely-used household items
- Household contents while travelling
While these items are the common household items people tend to store for personal reasons, you may be a business owner with other intentions. Many people reach out to ContainerCo for commercial storage solutions by hiring one of our high-quality shipping containers. Some of the business-related storage purposes include:
- Stock and inventory
- Confidential documentation
- Temporary pop-up store
How Can I Prevent Moisture and Dust From Entering The Shipping Container?
As briefly mentioned above, the site you select to have your hired shipping container dropped is a key factor. However, there are several other preventives you can use to ensure that your shipping container storage unit doesn’t acquire excess moisture.
Some of the containers that we have available at ContainerCo include whirlybirds and vents. These additions to the container allow for better passage of air within.
Air which is trapped within the container can add to the overall moisture content and potentially damage any moisture-sensitive items.
There are also several desiccants and dehumidifying devices that can be used. A desiccant is a substance that extracts moisture from the air – you may have seen the packs of silica gel that come with new items.
Desiccant sticks are large rods that can be placed inside to increase the rate of moisture extraction – these are also available for purchase from ContainerCo.
If I Hire A Shipping Container From ContainerCo, Do I Need To Organise Transport?
ContainerCo has sites situated all over the country, and we have the capacity to have your hired shipping container dropped off and picked up from whichever location.
We have a fleet of trucks and drivers that have extensive experience in transporting shipping containers. If you choose to hire a 40 ft or 20 ft shipping container from ContainerCo, know that you’ll be well looked after from query to pick-up.
ContainerCo
At ContainerCo, we pride ourselves on providing an extensive range of shipping containers for hire or purchase. Our range of 10ft, 20ft and 40ft containers can be used for various purposes, including shipment, storage or construction, to name a few. Featuring more than just containers in our product range, we also sell accessories and parts for shipping containers to ensure your container can be maintained and repaired after prolonged use.
Offering specialised containers along with dry standard variations, ContainerCo’s containers include refrigerated, dangerous goods, high-ball, open-top and side-opening options. As a fully-established shipping container company, we also have the facilities to modify purchased shipping containers. In addition, our specialised team can assist you with altering containers into workspaces, cafes, tiny homes or construction site offices.
We can serve Kiwis across the country with facilities operating in Auckland, Tauranga, Christchurch, Wellington and Waikato. So next time you require a shipping container, hire or buy yours at ContainerCo today!
Contact us at 0508 732 873 or request a free online quote today!