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Containers with Grafotherm

Containers Direct have long offered Grafotherm as a staple product to ease condensation nightmares.

Grafotherm is a budget friendly way to protect the contents of your container from the worst effects of condensation, acting like a sponge to absorb any moisture as it forms before it drips down onto the contents of your container. Grafotherm is not just used in shipping containers, but is also frequently used in aircraft hangars, sports facilities and warehouses.

What causes condensation in containers?

Because containers are made from steel, the internal temperature can vary enormously overnight and during winter months, causing moisture to form on the ceiling and run down the walls, which then drips down onto the contents of the containers as it builds up. This is can cause a big problem and a lot of damage to paper, cardboard and textiles, which can become mouldy over time. So if you are planning to use your container as a store for furniture and household goods, or as an archive document store, we highly recommend choosing containers with grafotherm to reduce condensation problems. We can treat all sizes of containers, including 20ft shipping containers.

What is grafotherm and how does it work?

Containers with grafotherm are effective at reducing moisture damage and slowing down the progression of corrosion on the inside of the container, so grafotherm will help protect your container as well as its contents. Grafotherm is a textured coating that is simply sprayed onto the ceiling of the container and works in three ways:
  • It prevents heat loss to maintain a more constant internal temperature, therefore preventing the formation of condensation.

  • Its capillary action is absorbs moisture as it forms.

  • Its textured surface speeds up the process of evaporation to help dry the container out.

Please be aware, as Grafotherm is a water-based product, it may draw out existing rust patches to the surface. While this patching may be evident, the effectiveness of the product is in no way compromised. Grafotherm can also take up to three weeks to fully dry, especially in cold weather, therefore the container roof may be wet during this period. For more information on Grafotherm visit their website.

Alternative condensation solutions - ply lining and insulation

For a 'belt and braces' protection against condensation caused by extremes of temperature, ply lining and insulation is our preferred, and most resilient, optional extra. See our article on ply lined containers for more information.

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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.
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"We were happy with the process from start to finish." Elmton Services Ltd
27th January 2026
order - a Used 15ft Container with Personnel Door and Electric Roller Shutter Door from our Clearance page
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"We've just had delivery of our 30ft container and all is good thank you. I just wanted to write to say what a nice, pleasant and talented driver you have delivering for you, nothing was too much trouble, obviously knew exactly what he was doing and could place this huge container within millimetres of where we wanted it. We were really really impressed, thank you for a great service." C & D King Ltd
26th January 2026
order - a New 'Once-Used' 30ft Container
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"The container arrived and everything looks great, so far I am very happy. Just wanted to say that your driver was excellent, a very pleasant fella to deal with and very accommodating to what was quite a tricky delivery venue. Thanks for a great service." ATGT Limited
13th January 2026
order - a Used 15ft Container
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"The flat pack containers we purchased from yourselves, we were highly impressed with how easy they were to assemble and the quality of the materials and end product. I'd like to thank you for all your help in delivering that scheme, including the visit to your site in Kirkby." Knowsley Council
9th January 2026
order - two Flat Pack Office Containers
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"Service was very good." Lubet Engineering Ltd
15th December 2025
order - two Used 30ft Containers and a Used 4ft Container
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"Whole process extremely good, Hannah was very helpful and gave rapid responses. Dave the lorry delivery man was really excellent, extremely helpful." Mark Nixon
10th December 2025
order - a 4m Flat Pack Store
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Committed to Quality

We are ISOQAR Approved and certified to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our commitment to excellence. We are also members of MakeUK, who champion British manufacturing, and the Container Self Storage and Traders Association (CSTA), representing global operators and innovators. In addition, we are registered members of JOSCAR, the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register.

ISOQAR Approved – ISO 9001:2015 Certificate No. 13586-QMS-001
MakeUK Member – Supporting British Manufacturing
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