Flexible and secure storage in a small package. Our 10ft fabricated stores are a great solution for domestic or commercial use where there is a limited available space to place the container.
£2,562.00
£2,135.00 excluding VAT
Built from 20ft used shipping containers cut in half, the 10ft fabricated stores come in two different options, steel personnel anti-vandal door for extra security or original container doors with a fitted lockbox.
Both solutions feature roof-mounted lifting rings and are offered in three different colours as standard, Gentian Blue (RAL 5010), Cobalt Blue (RAL 5013) and Bottle Green (RAL 6007).
They are excellent for meeting storage requirements in confined spaces, being able to fit inside a regular-sized parking space.
The age of a used container can vary considerably but usually they are sold by shipping lines after about 10 years of service.
Although some shipping containers are made of aluminium and steel, the majority are now made entirely of a rust-prohibitive steel called “Corten’’. A basic steel frame, fitted with weight-bearing castings fitted into the eight container corners, is filled in with corrugated steel panels which are between 1.5mm to 3.00mm thick. At one end is a pair of almost full width and height doors. These are normally fitted with four locking bars which interlock with the frame top and bottom. Most containers have a 27mm thick wooden ply floor which is supported on load bearing cross-bearers approximately 30cms apart, making the container capable of withstanding loads of 20 to 35 tons – depending on size.
A new container built by a reputable manufacturer will, under normal conditions, last 10 years without maintenance and continue for another 10- 20 years if serviced and maintained as advised.
The anticipated length of usage as a storage container depends on its condition at point of sale, the careful use and regular maintenance. Painting and servicing can prolong the life of a container.
