Would You Like to Modify a Shipping Container?

With the development of shipping, standard shipping containers can be seen everywhere. Some people prefer to purchase a second-hand container and modify it, such as adding a window or a side door, installing wiring inside, to store items or even live in it. In the short term, the modified containers do show a relatively good condition, but after some time, you will find that they start to have some unexpected problems, causing considerable losses.

There are mainly three reasons:

1. The raw materials of shipping containers are mainly high-quality steel rather than wood. The containers mainly rely on continuous and seamless corrugated steel plates to bear all the loads without relying on internal frameworks. If you want to install a window or a door in the container, you will inevitably have to cut an opening, which will weaken the overall stability of the structure. To prevent the top plate from showing obvious sagging, thick-walled steel pipes need to be welded around the opening as crossbeams and support columns to redistribute the weight to the ground and the reinforced corner columns. Otherwise, the overall structure of the container will be severely damaged.

2. The production of containers involves spraying multiple layers of anti-corrosion materials to prevent rust and corrosion, which greatly extends the service life of the container. Therefore, when cutting or drilling the container body, the original unprotected steel will be exposed, accelerating corrosion. After cutting, it is necessary to immediately smooth the edges and apply zinc-containing epoxy resin primer to avoid rapid rusting.

3. Modifying the bottom of the container or wiring will also cause damage to the container. The bottom of the shipping container mainly relies on the thick steel beams under the glued floor. If you directly cut or drill on the track, it will greatly weaken the overall structural stability and reduce the service life of the container. After long-term storage in outdoor environments, it may cause damage to the stored items and increase your usage and storage costs.

Therefore, do not modify second-hand shipping containers easily. On the one hand, we may not know the initial wear and tear degree of it. On the other hand, unprofessional operations will greatly reduce the lifespan of the container. After being stored outdoors for a long time, it may cause damage to the stored items and increase your usage and storage costs.

If you want a high-quality special container, I still recommend that you directly find a professional factory to customize a container specifically for you according to your usage purpose and environment. Maybe the purchase price will be higher, but its long service life will help you reduce costs in the long run.

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