Shipping Container Modifications
Container Modifications In the USA That Can Change The Urban Landscape
Container Modifications
We are in an economy where it’s important to cut costs and improve efficiency wherever possible, companies and organizations all around the world are turning to shipping container modifications.
If you’re in search of a durable, secure, and sustainable structure for your specific needs, consider shipping container modifications for your next building project.
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Revitalizing The Neighbourhood With Shipping Containers
Long Beach Off-coast Port make an affordable and eco-friendly base for a modular building unit. At Long Beach Off-coast Port Structures, we convert used shipping containers into functional and attractive commercial buildings. We believe modular buildings don’t have to be boring — for innovative custom designs that expand the possibility of what modular means, make Long Beach Off-coast Port your partner for your next build!
In the following guide, we’ll help you decide whether a custom container is the right choice for your company.
Compared to traditional construction, shipping container modifications take significantly less time to build. With a modified shipping container, businesses can get started sooner, reducing the time it takes to see a return on their investment. Shipping container modifications are perfect for:
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Starting Day: 12.08.2021
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Starting Day: 12.08.2021
When Malcolm McLean designed the first intermodal shipping container, little would he have thought how far the big steel box would be put to use other than the purpose he originally intended it to serve.
The shipping container has a new norm: retire it from the life on the seas and give it a new avatar. Or better still: manufacture the container but use it for something else. Container modification in the USA and across the world is taking new ideas and changing unused landscapes like never before.
With building material and other related costs skyrocketing, shipping containers have proved to be an extremely resourceful and economically viable option. As a result, even large cities like New York and San Diego have warmly welcomed this urban change.
Some of the ways shipping containers are being used are smart ideas that will leave you gobsmacked!
Shipping Container Modifications
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Flooring — New shipping containers are delivered with their original plywood floor intact. Some customers choose to leave this as-is, although it’s more common to have it finished or even replaced with a durable modern laminate.
Walls — In most climates, the steel walls of a shipping container don’t provide enough protection from the elements. Walls can be finished in drywall or wood paneling, with spray foam or fiberglass insulation available to minimize heat loss during the winter. Shelving can also be included in pricing upon request to store tools and boxes.
Windows — Shipping container buildings can support several different window types, including double-hung, sliding and fixed designs, in a wide range of shapes and sizes. For extra energy efficiency, double pane glass can be installed.
Doors — Wooden doors are rarely used in custom shipping container buildings as they can detract from the unit’s structural integrity. Metal doors are the most economical option, though sliding glass storefront doors make an attractive and welcoming alternative that lets more light inside. Roll up doors are also a common solution for industrial cargo containers.
HVAC — To keep your staff comfortable all year round, air-conditioned modular units can be equipped with either through the wall or ductless HVAC appliances. Vents, solar installations and other green technology are also viable options.
Shipping Container Sizing & Layout
Custom shipping containers come in several standard sizes, and the most common are 20′ or 40′ long, 8’6″ or 9’6″ high and 8′ wide. Though shipping containers are the basic building blocks of our modular structures, this doesn’t mean you’re limited to these sizes. Individual containers can be modified, walls can be removed, and units can be placed together. This leads to multiple potential layouts and configurations. Because shipping containers are capable of withstanding up to 213,000 lbs. of weight, it’s even possible to design a multi-story unit.
One of the best things about a custom shipping container building is that it can be added to or altered as your needs change. When it’s time to grow your business, our modular designs make finding additional space easy and effecient.
Looking for something else?
Shipping container modifications are completely custom-built, and nearly all of the design features are up to you. If you’d like to add or modify something that you don’t see here, chances are, we can probably do it.
Give us a call to learn more.
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SHIPPING CONTAINER CONVERSION FAQS
Shipping containers have been around since the 1950s, and, from the very beginning, enterprising people have been re-purposing them for a variety of uses. However, it’s only in recent years that the idea of a shipping container building or commercial building has really picked up steam. Part of this is due to the rising cost of conventional real estate in many parts of the country as well as to an increasing focus on recycling and green building techniques. For these reasons and more, shipping container buildings are starting to pop up with higher frequency in all corners of the world.
Naturally, this has caused a lot of people to have questions, particularly when they see newer builds — the best of which are barely distinguishable from traditional buildings. Because of this, we’ve prepared this exhaustive set of shipping container FAQs. Read on for answers to some of the most common questions our team and our customers receive.
Got a question we haven’t answered here? Get in touch with BMarko Structures directly — one of our team members will be happy to help. You can also check out our Gallery page to see some real-world examples of the work we can do and some of the ways an old shipping container can be transformed into a functional working or retail space.