Shipping containers that are commonly used for shipping purposes, can also be used for more other than just shipping. They can be used to use as a small shop for small businesses or as living quarters. Take a look at these 10 modified shipping containers and customization utilities that are guaranteed to inspire you:
1. Mini pop-up shop
Create a delightful coffee shop, space-saving information booth, funky juice bar or cool ice cream shop with modified shipping containers.
Highly portable and secure, it is even perfect for a branded franchise outlet, canteen, tuck shop, ticketing office and so much more.
2. Shipping container vent
Vents will help prevent moisture buildup and are an essential shipping container modification. Shipping Container Vents like this one are easy to install within 30 minutes. They require no welding or painting. Shipping container vents are a must for anyone using a shipping container for long term storage. Moving air helps stop moisture build up which can lead to mold.
3. Outdoor rooms
Do you need space outdoors for a pop-up retail store, event kiosk, trade show display, restaurant, café or on-site sales office?
Weather-proof and secure, Outdoor Rooms are even perfect for a home office, art or music studio, teenage retreat or simply a room to chill out and entertain around the pool
4. Diver walls
This modification is great when you need to separate one container into two spaces. You can easily have an office space on one side and storage on the other. This also gives great flexibility for storage companies to rent out a half a container or the full thing. This shipping container divider wall is pressure fit and requires no bolting or welding to the container. It’s installed or removed in minutes leaving no trace of it ever being there.
5. Plumbing systems
Plumbing like sinks, toilets, and showers to transform your shipping container into a portable bathroom like this one. This is a great plumbing system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications.
6. Spray foam insulation
Spray foam insulation allows better insulation of the container, helping to keep heat in and cold out, or even vice versa. This is a great customization option if you are looking to use the container as a mean of residence or an office.
7. Hook lift systems
This modified shipping container allows fo simple loading and unloading on a truck. It utilizes a Swaploader or Hook-Lift Hoist system with tracks and pins on shipping containers.
8. Electrical and lighting systems
Install lights, outlets and data/phone lines in your container. The wiring can be run in surface mounted conduit or behind the walls. You also have the option of adding exterior lighting, including porch lights, flood lights, etc. Design and configure the electrical to meet your specs.
9. Added security to your shipping container
Shipping containers are great for storing your goods. The steels walls and doors make for a solid structure that would take any thief to long to penetrate to be worth the effort. The weakest part of the container is its locking system that leaves the shipping container locks easy to cut. These shipping container lock boxes greatly reduce the locks exposure to the elements and cutters. A small price to pay when it comes to protecting your valuables.
10. Climate controlled shipping containers
To protect stored items from heat, cold, and humidity, while optimizing employee comfort, consider a Climate controlled shipping container. This configuration uses a HVAC unit
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