Shipping containers are an innovative solution to the modern man’s 21st century storage needs. But despite what many people may think, shipping containers are not just for storage and transportation. They provide a flexible and convenient space with a number of other practical uses. With the right modifications, a shipping container can provide the ideal solution to individual storage, living and working requirements.
Gateway Container Sales & Hire services local Queensland families and small businesses in and around the Brisbane area. We offer a wide range of low cost and a wide range of flexible container modification choices to meet each individual’s unique specifications. So whether you’re looking to buy or hire, here’s a few practical container modification ideas that you may not have considered:
Living Space Container Modification
With a few simple modifications a shipping container can be transformed into a living space that is both comfortable and practical. Whether you’re looking to turn your container into a granny flat, office space or serving kitchen, Gateway Container Sales & Hire have modifications to suit every taste and budget.
Plumbing and electrical – Plumbing and electrical can be installed into your shipping container to offer all the practical amenities of a temporary living space. Depending on the intended use of your shipping container, interior lighting and power plugs are usually valuable modifications to consider.
Air conditioning and Insulation – Air conditioning and insulation will make a shipping container a comfortable space to live and work. Air conditioning and ventilation are particularly important modifications to consider in the humid Queensland climate.
Doors and windows – Doors and windows can be added to your shipping container to offer easy access, ventilation and light. These simple modifications can turn a shipping container into a flexible and convenient space with many different practical applications.
Storage or Transportation Container Modification
There are a number of modification designs available to tailor your shipping container to individual storage and transportation requirements. Whether you’re transporting livestock, storing perishables or turning your container into a tool shed, Gateway Container Sales & Hire can assist you in designing the perfect space to fit.
Shelving and Secure storage – This modification is perfect for someone looking to turn their Gateway Container into a tool shed or secure storage space. Depending on the nature of your storage item, Gateway Containers can help you design the perfect space with a number of shelving and security design features.
Livestock and split storage areas – A Gateway Storage Container is flexible in its design layout. Adding corrals, mesh and fencing can create the perfect space to store and transport livestock in a safe and comfortable environment.
Roller doors and sky lighting – Roller doors can turn a shipping container into the perfect space to store larger items such as farming equipment and luxury vehicles. Sky lighting will also provide adequate lighting for use during the day, without the added complications of electrical wiring.
When considering a Gateway shipping container, there are a number of flexible container modification designs to suit every individual’s storage, living and working requirements. Contact an experienced professional at Gateway Container Sales & Hire to discuss your unique specifications today.
