Independent, practical guides on buying, renting, placing and maintaining shipping containers — no sales talk, so you can decide well-informed.
Can a shipping container blow over in a storm, how much snow can the roof hold and how do you keep a container frost-free? Everything about weather resistance and secure anchoring.
Read the guide →From insulation material to power connection: here is how to make a shipping container suitable as a workspace or living space, and when you are better off buying one already insulated.
Read the guide →A shipping container is wind and watertight, but condensation can form from the inside. Here's how ventilation and insulation keep your storage dry.
Read the guide →Discover which paints and colours are suitable for a shipping container, and why professional spraying at HEROX protects against rust better than painting it yourself.
Read the guide →With a short inspection a few times a year, touching up the coating in good time and proper ventilation, a shipping container will last for decades. Here is how to approach maintenance.
Read the guide →From permits and foundations to placement and shelter: how to set a shipping container firmly and hassle-free in your garden.
Read the guide →From a bare steel box to a fully-fledged office, workshop or garage: which modifications HEROX carries out in its own workshop, and what to look out for.
Read the guide →In practice almost never. Thanks to its low, heavy and compact shape, a container stands stable, especially when loaded. An empty container on a slippery or sloping surface is more vulnerable and can shift in extreme wind. Place it on a flat, paved surface and anchor it if needed via the corner castings to remove any risk.
Yes, both new (one-trip) and used containers lend themselves to insulation. The basis is always a guaranteed wind and watertight steel container. For use as a workspace or living space, the walls, roof and floor are insulated and supplemented with ventilation. Which condition suits best depends mainly on your budget and whether appearance matters.
Yes. The steel walls and roof, combined with rubber door seals, keep rain and splashing water out. Every used container at HEROX is guaranteed wind and watertight and CSC-certified. Waterproofing is maintained as long as you keep the coating and the door rubbers in good condition and touch up any damage in good time.
From the guide: Is a shipping container waterproof, and how do you prevent condensation? →
Yes, with professional spraying any RAL colour is possible, from a neutral colour that blends into the surroundings to a striking house colour. HEROX sprays the container in its own workshop before delivery, including the double doors and any extra personnel doors or windows, so the whole container is delivered in one even colour.
With normal use and regular maintenance, a shipping container lasts 25 to 30 years, sometimes longer. The exact lifespan depends on the quality at purchase, the environment (for example coastal areas with salty air) and how quickly damage to the coating is repaired.
From the guide: Shipping container maintenance: preventing rust and extending its lifespan →
That varies by council and depends on factors such as the size of the container, the placement period (temporary or permanent) and the distance to the boundary line. Some councils allow a small, temporary container as an outbuilding without a permit, while others do set requirements. Always check this beforehand with your council to avoid problems later.
From the guide: Placing a container in your garden: from storage to shelter →
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