8 Important Considerations to Note before Purchasing a Storage Container

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8 Important Considerations to Note before
Purchasing a Storage Container
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When you run out of space to store your business
goods, personal belongings, or some other
important inventory, then purchasing a shipping
container comes as the best option. Apart from
using solely for storing or transporting goods,
containers can also be used as a home, garage,
guest house, shed, or some other form of shelter.
The options of buying or renting each offers
their own pros and cons, therefore it is
important to make the right choice before
purchase. In the case of buying, lets see what
things you need to know before finalizing the
deal.
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Spacing For Container
Standard containers have dimensions of 8 ft.
wide, either 20 or 40 ft. of length, and 8.5 feet
in height. Therefore, do note that the ground
offers adequate space of 8 x 20 ft. or 8 x 40
ft., also that the height should not block
anything important at the site. In addition to
these, around 110 to 120 ft. of straight
clearance is required to get the container
settled in.
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Container Size
Choosing a 20 ft. or 40 ft. container depends on
the customers needs. For instance, a 20 ft.
container can hold the furniture bulk of a
3-bedroom home, while a 40 ft. container can
carry around 24 3 ft. wide pallets. The 40 ft.
container may be a feasible choice in terms of
value for its cost, while a 20 ft. container is
easier to move or park around due to its
portability.
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Costs
Last but not the least, consider the types of
costs associated in purchasing the container when
bargaining with potential vendors.

• Cost of the quality
• Pick up point, which is normally cheaper for
  coastal areas rather than for an island.
• Delivery charges

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Quality Of Container
Containers come with a number of different
specifications and qualities such as

• One-trip or new containers are made in Asia and
  shipped abroad for sale. They are normally
  presented in grey, tan or green colors and do not
  have any dents or rust.
• Cargo worthy containers are mostly used ones and
  are highly preferred due to their high quality
  and are also certified for fine and safe
  shipping. As they come used, therefore, its
  obvious they may have some level of rust, dents,
  and shipping marks.

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• Water and wind-tight containers are typically
  solid and acceptable quality storage containers,
  but keep in mind their cargo certifications might
  have expired. They may also present some defects
  but that does not necessarily means it affects
  storage or transportation performance.
• As-is containers are normally not preferred by
  businesses due to factors such as worn-out
  floors, damaged roofs and sidewalls, and also no
  warranty is given by vendors.

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Delivery Of The Container
You can save a nice chunk of your pocket from
delivery costs if you have your own forklift,
crane or backhoe to offload the container.
Otherwise, manufacturers usually transport the
containers to your destination as a part of the
package.
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Modifications
Some basic modifications can be implemented
depending on what use you plan to put your
container. An extra door or a window, or some
vents can be easily installed with some DIY
welding techniques.
Security
A containers walls are fabricated with Corten or
weathering steel, which makes them strong enough
to become impenetrable. Levers are fitted to the
doors and can be easily secured with any good
padlock. However in situations where you need to
store your containers in a theft-risk or a remote
place, you can always add additional security by
installing a metal lockbox to protect the padlock.
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Maintenance
Do note that steel incurs rust. However, you can
take some preventive measure such as fresh paint
coating that would decrease the rust and any
signs of wear.
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