ContainerCo offers a wide variety of different containers that can suit a range of needs – from refrigerating temperature-sensitive goods to protecting hazardous material whilst it’s transported. But with such a wide range of products can come confusion over which suits your needs the best. One of the more common container offerings are the 10-foot containers, which provide a compact yet versatile solution for a range of uses – from small commercial projects to the storage of goods and materials. Understanding the benefits of standard 10-foot containers will allow you to make an informed decision on whether they will suit your particular needs. This guide has been written to help you better understand the benefits of these smaller containers and how they might be of use to you, or your business. Let’s take a look. Different Dimensions of the 10-Foot Container If you’re considering the purchase of a 10-foot container, the first thing to determine is whether you need a standard-sized, or cube-sized format. The standard container has an exterior height of 8.6 feet, it’s an excellent choice if you need a compact storage solution that works well in tight spaces that don’t have much vertical room to give. You’ll find this format particularly useful within urban environments where there’s not a lot of room to work with. If the environment’s height allowance is a factor, it’s usually smarter to side with the standard format instead of the cubed dimension. However, the high cube format will come in handy with its 9.6 foot-dimension, as it provides an additional foot of height compared to the standard unit. The standard units are sufficient for belongings that need extra give at the top, but high cube containers offer better cubic footage – which is better for bulkier items. This extra foot in height becomes useful in situations where slightly taller materials need to be stored, or the internal space within the unit needs to be utilised all the way to the roof – for example with shelving or office set-ups. If you’re storing irregularly-shaped items, or needing to store away items that need to be left standing, the cube containers are a smarter choice. How to Use 10-Foot Shipping Containers As the smallest of the shipping container range at ContainerCo, you’re either buying or hiring a unit that doesn’t necessarily offer the same amount of accommodate space as the other, much larger offerings. However, this doesn’t mean they don’t have use – in fact, 10-foot containers are particularly handy when the surrounding space for the unit is a factor. With a 10-foot container, you’re gaining flexibility and convenience without sacrificing functionality. Given the fact they’re built with durability in mind, crafted with high-quality materials, they’re much easier to manoeuvre and transport. This makes them a hassle-free solution for storage, shipping and conversion into a range of spaces. Firstly, the size of these containers makes them much easier to place within already-busy environments where space is at a premium. Smaller construction sites are the perfect place to make the most of a 10-foot container, which could be used to store building materials or equipment. Construction storage is often a critical logistics for building sites to consider, 10-foot containers are a cheap but effective way to keep both materials and equipment safe without worrying about the space taken up by the unit. Given the fact they don’t offer the same amount of space as their larger counterparts, 10-foot containers are considered the budget option for those who don’t want to spend large amounts on a unit. This makes them great for personal use. Some residential properties will take shipping containers and convert them into sheds or storage spaces – the 10-foot range is a great choice as they won’t take up as much room in a back or front yard. In the same way, businesses that need additional storage space but can’t afford to build new sites will place smaller shipping containers on their land, making it quick and easy to store away their belongings. The smaller dimensions of the 10-foot container will encourage the buyer to get creative with how to utilise them. Whether it’s a make-shift bar at a pool or a small, pop-up cafe within a township, these units have a range of specific purposes that the larger containers would struggle to fill. Finally, the basic use of shipping containers is, of course, to ship belongings. If you only require a few possessions to be transferred across the ocean, these 10-foot containers will save you a fortune to achieve the same result as a larger container would. In short, you’re benefiting from portability, price and saved space when you choose a 10-foot container, instead of a bigger unit that would likely struggle to meet the same criteria. Our Containers are Superior-Grade When you choose ContainerCo as your provider for a 10-foot container, you’ll be purchasing a container that has been maintained and preserved to deliver a quality service. Our 10-foot containers are fully reconditioned – which means they’ll be of a higher standard than many second-hand containers you’d find offered on the market. Our team will use wire cup brushes to remove all the rust and corrosion from the container, both internally and externally, which protects the condition. Meanwhile, the exterior will be spot-primed and painted, with colour options including dark green, light grey, navy blue and brown. The interior is also spot-primed in light grey. If that’s not enough, our team also goes the extra mile to ensure that the container is fully weatherproof – which is complimented by the durable materials that the unit is built with. We’ll provide a comprehensive door service to ensure that the container doors open easily for you, plus the floor will be cleaned thoroughly and free from any transferable stains. Additionally, we can also install a lockbox as an optional security feature – have a chat with our team about this. We go to these lengths because it’s important that our containers look the part, not just act it. If you’re planning to renovate the container for commercial use, or place it in the sanctity of your home, you’ll want a container that reflects well on your environment. Our team are experts at ensuring this. Choose a 10-Foot Container for Your Storage or Business Needs There’s a wide range of units available to meet the needs of each business or individual, but none offer the compact benefits of the 10-foot container. 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. 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, make sure to hire or buy yours at ContainerCo today!
