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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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"You have proved to be excellent. You are pretty competitive and always provide a container of good quality exactly to our spec. Cory and the team have proved to be good sounding boards for ideas and able to provide lots of practical advice too." City of Edinburgh Council
24th October 2025
order - a Used 15ft Container
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"Very pleased with service, right through the process including making arrangements for an earlier delivery day." Mark Yemm - Westons Cider
24th October 2025
order - a Used 30ft Container
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"The delivery driver was excellent - really helpful with a 'can do' attitude." Jon Fowler - Drayton Parish Council
15th October 2025
order - a 'Once-Used' 20ft Container
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"I would recommend this service across the channel island to all." Island Waste Ltd
8th October 2025
order - a Used 20ft ModiBox Container
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"You've done a great job, thank you very much." Tristan Dodd - PEC Tyres
7th October 2025
order - two Used 30ft Containers
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"Excellent service and delivery was great." MSL Property Care Services Ltd
1st October 2025
order - a Used 16ft Container
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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-QNS-001

ISO Cert No. 13586-QNS-001
ISO 9001:2015

MakeUK Member – Supporting British Manufacturing
Container Self Storage and Traders Association Member
JOSCAR Registered Member
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