Re: Truck Container in lieu of building a building

Posted by John in La on February 18, 2017 at 04:34:12 from (96.33.136.54):

In Reply to: Truck Container in lieu of building a building posted by drussell on February 17, 2017 at 08:44:17:

Some great ideas here but lets dig deeper.
A container is very secure if left in tact but then you run into loss space. You can only use about half the container for storage because you need to leave a isle to walk down. If you use 2 of them as side walls for a shed and cut out the inside wall you get better access but then lose the security. It is now no more secure than a building.

You did not say where you live but condensation can be a major draw back. It will also effect your price being far from a port.
You also need a large level area to unload the container unless you plan on moving it with heavy equipment to the final spot.
You also need to remember trucking cost that you would not have with a stick built building.

I consider 20 foot containers trash. Most of these are sold to contractors for tool storage because they are so easy to move.
For just a few dollars more; some times for the same money; you can get a 40 footer because they are harder to move.

What you really have to watch is the grade of the container.
Yes you can buy 1 time use containers. Others that have a IICL5 (inspection standard) or CW (cargo worthy) paper work; but you are going to pay for these because they can still be used as shipping containers.
Just because they are WWT (wind and water tight) now means nothing unless you consider the grade. Could be grade A; B; C; D.
A and B are pretty good containers while C and D are worse.

Most containers you see sold at auction are sold AI (as is) and grade C or D. The under lying condition can be very questionable.
You have to watch the floor structure; cleanliness; unseen rust; and major repairs.
You have to consider these boxes spend there whole life with a water spray of salt water.
If you have never lived where you can smell salt in the air from sea spray at least think about that.
HINT; Metal and salt do not mix. Think of what road salt does to your car.

So while most think shipping containers are a one time use box; that is cheaper to build a new one rather than haul it back; and a reason they are so available and cheap; is not true. Yes you can buy this type container; but most you see for sale are just not sea worthy any more and will not pass inspection.

OK now that I scared you off let me say. Sea container inspection is VERY strict. Most containers we consider usable will not pass inspection.
If you can find a good one; or are willing to clean a old one up to prevent future rust; it will be the most secure spot you have and will last 2 life times. Your grandkids will use it.

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