Types of Shipping Container Doors
Shipping containers for storage are more customisable than your typical shipping container. The original cargo doors manufactured for all shipping containers are a necessary requirement for shipping, but they don't always provide the best option after the unit has been off-hired by the shipping lines. Especially when it takes on the role of providing a secure but accessible storage unit, an office for business use or as a pop-up shop or catering unit.
Containers Direct now offer five distinct door styles for our converted shipping container products as standard, which can be fitted in the end of the container and also in the long side. We also have a wide range of alternative door types to fit any requirement from sliding patio doors to full length bi-folding ones. Take a look at our conversion for Cheshire Wildlife Trust which features the original container doors (S2) on the short end, a set of S1 side doors in the long side, and behind them a set of black UPVC Sliding Doors!
S1 Doors
- Description: 3mm steel panels, lightweight, single locking bar
- Advantages: Reduced weight makes them easier to use than shipping container doors. Fabricated from thicker 3mm steel rather than 1.6mm used for standard container doors.
- Recommended for: Storage containers for schools, clubs and domestic storage, where you require frequent use.
Compressed Door Seals
One of our most popular and highly recommended optional extras for our S1 doors. These are attached to the inside of the container door and compress to form a watertight seal when the door is closed. Cost: £65.00 plus VAT.
S2 Doors
- Description: Original shipping container cargo doors, corrugated steel panels, external rubber seals and two locking bars.
- Advantages: Excellent security and guards against all forms of water ingress without the need for extra modification.
- Recommended for: Heavy duty storage, especially construction sites, or where access is required less frequently.
S3 Doors
- Description: Steel panel doors, lightweight, two locking arms, internal compressed door seals. These doors are unique to Containers Direct!
- Advantages: Combines the best features of S1 and S2 doors.
- Recommended for: Storage of items easily damaged by moisture e.g. paperwork, fabrics, furniture.
S4 Doors
- Description: ROLLER SHUTTERS DOORS. Open upwards, fully welded galvanised steel, manual or electric operation. Can also be added to the long side of the container, and wider roller shutters are available upon request.
- Advantages: More space for loading/unloading, especially if using forklifts.
- Recommended for: Conversions used for business units e.g. warehouses, market stalls, garage workshops.
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Contact our sales team for your no obligation quote, including delivery!S5 Doors
- Description: PERSONNEL DOORS. Made from steel, 10 point locking system, rubber sealed, thermal insulation.
- Advantages: Convenient for daily use, aesthetically pleasing and professional appearance, very secure.
- Recommended for: Containers for very frequent use, office conversions, pop-up shops and catering conversions as well as business premises conversions.
Bespoke Doors
Depending on what you're looking to do with your container, whether it's going to be a bespoke office or conference room, or a unique pop-up shop, we are able to fit a variety of other door options other than container style doors to any space available in the container. For example, we can fit a variety of household doors such as patio doors, sliding doors and bi-folding doors, or we fabricate add extra wide doors to really maximise the storage space available!
Testimonials
As a long established and reputable shipping container company, we want to instil confidence in our customers that we can deliver on our promises, and provide high quality products and service.But don't just take our word for it, see for yourself what our past and present clients have to say about Containers Direct.
"Excellent experience from start to finish."Arcadia Desiccant Technology Ltd
14th January 2025
order - a used 10ft Container with S4 Roller Shutter Doors
"We really appreciate how quickly this was delivered and how professional the whole process felt."Jon Giles, The Tank Museum
10th January 2025
order - a used 14ft Container Conversion
"I found your team very easy to deal with, and that they were prompt and responsive to any queries. Both Cory and Hannah were a pleasure and very professional, well done to both the sales and transport teams."Parish CE Primary School
7th January 2025
order - a 'once-used' 20ft Container
"An excellent service all round and the perfect workshop for our school's caretaker!"Harewood Junior School
6th January 2025
order - a 'once-used' 20ft Container
"I nearly got scammed by someone else trying to sell me a shipping container. However, the information on the website regarding delivery, siting of the container and the excellent response from the sales staff gave me a lot of confidence. I was also particularly pleased with the delivery driver who took his time to assess where the container was to be placed and to ensure that I was happy with it as well. The access to my site is not easy but the driver was excellent. Thank you very much."Lindsay Muir
24th December 2024
order - a used 15ft Clearance Container
"Thank you to all in sales and transport for a smooth transaction, communication was excellent. We would strongly recommend any one in our area who is looking for a container. Thank you very much and best of luck in 2025."John Seymour - Gosport and District Angling Club
21st December 2024
order - a used 15ft Container
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