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Why Choose Waney Edge Cladding?
Get yourself a great-looking shipping container, and sort out those potential planning permission issues with a
wood cladded container. Dressed to impress and blend in with rural surroundings such as woodlands, fields, parks and nature reserves, or anywhere appearance is important, we can clad any container with our industry leading experience in cladding. Along with our basic cladding options, we offer made to order cladding to suit any requests. Waney Edge cladding is a popular choice, where the bottom edge of each individual section is wavy, and slightly overlaps the one below.
Case Study
See our case study of a cladded job we carried out for community of Thornton le Dale, a beautiful village in North Yorkshire, to store their Christmas lights and displays. The container is kept in conservation area and needed to be approved by North York Moors National Park Planning Authority. Our Waney Edge cladding fulfilled their requirements and looks beautiful in the setting.
Request a Quick Quote!
Contact our sales team for your no-obligation quote, including delivery!
How We Clad Shipping Containers
Our expert fabrication team transforms plain steel containers into stylish, insulated units using
high-quality timber or composite materials. Each build is finished to withstand years of outdoor exposure
while improving both insulation and appearance.
- Timber and composite cladding options available
- Improves thermal efficiency and weather resistance
- Custom colours and finishes to match your surroundings
Watch the short video to see our process in action — from frame preparation to final installation.
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.
"It was all very smooth, from the first enquiry to delivery. Communication was brilliant and I knew what was happening all of the time. Delivery drivers were brilliant, friendly and happy to make sure the container was located exactly where I wanted it."
Tewkesbury Park
20th May 2026
order - a New 'Once-Used' 15ft Container
"You provide an excellent service."
City of Edinburgh Council, Balerno High School
12th May 2026
order - a Used 20ft Container
"I thought the process was simple, clear and efficient. There was clarity through each stage of the process and the information was clear for what I was required to do."
Stephen Conroy - North Lanarkshire Council
7th May 2026
order - a Used 20ft Container
"The guys delivering and removing our old containers were extremely helpful in making the whole operation run as smooth as possible. Couldn't praise the guy who operated the lifting equipment enough, very skilled in the whole process!"
Hall & Roberts (Provisions) Limited
7th May 2026
order - a New 'Once-Used' 20ft Container
"I am happy with the service. The driver of the wagon was excellent."
Widnes Golf Club
1st May 2026
order - a Used 20ft 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.
