Joined Up Shipping Containers
Need an extra wide shipping container?
How We Join Shipping Containers
- First we remove the full long sides of the containers.
- Depending on the length of the containers required, we can either retain 350mm on each side of the aperture to provide strength to the container and reinforce the aperture with box section steel, or we can create a supporting post(s) in the middle of the container which are reinforced with box section steel to stop the roof from dropping down.
- The containers are then joined together.
- We provide our customers with a PVC "Top Hat" and flash-banding to seal the two units together. We can provide an installation service if required. Similarly, some customers prefer to weld the containers together once in place on site.
Joining Up Instructions
We aim to ensure the joining of your units when they arrive on site goes as smoothly as possible. For detailed instructions on how to join your containers on site, please click here.
Supporting a Full Open Side
For conversions with the upright supporting pillars removed/no retained corrugation, to allow for the full open space, a far more heavy duty box section steel is required to reinforce the top rail, in order to support the roof section. Please contact our sales team for prices and details.
Optional Extras
We offer a range of optional extras for all our shipping containers to help ensure your container is perfect for you.
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Contact our sales team for your no obligation quote, including delivery!Case Studies
See examples of our work carried out at Containers Direct using joined up containers. We can use any length as a starting point, from 10ft shipping containers, 20ft shipping containers, right up to 40ft shipping containers. We have worked with widths of up to 32ft and we can make whatever you need. Extra wide container garages are very popular as they allow plenty of room for parked cars and additional storage space.
Joined up office conversions
For any office conversions, we would always recommend Melamine lining and insulation and an Electrical Installation (these can be quoted on depending on your specifications). Steel personnel doors and shuttered windows are also favourites, however we are also able to provide a range of patio style doors, sliding doors and bifold doors upon request. Additional popular features include partition walls, and fixtures and fittings such as toilets and kitchen facilities.
Joined up classrooms conversions
The StudyBox offers extra wide shipping container classrooms, by joining up either two or three containers to create widths of either 16ft or 24ft. See our case study showing how we designed, delivered and installed on site a 20 x 24 StudyBox.
Extra wide storage space
Joining shipping containers together can also be used to achieve an extended storage area, in which case the normal selection of features available with converted storage containers apply:- Repainting - choose from a large range of colours
- Lining and Insulation - Fully insulates your container to protect against condensation. We can provide both Ply lining and Melamine lining depending upon the specification required.
- Grafotherm - applied to the ceiling of the container to help reduce condensation.
- S1 Storage container doors, which are much lighter and easier to handle than shipping container doors
- S2 Original shipping container doors, which are heavy duty and rubber sealed
- S3 Storage container doors, which are lightweight and include a rubber seal.
- S4 Roller Shutter Doors, a good alternative when space is restricted.
Looking For More Information?
To learn more about our joined up containers, call us free today on 0800 061 2575 to speak to our Sales team - you can be sure of a friendly and helpful response from any of the team!
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Just some of the clients we've worked with...
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
Committed to Quality
We are ISOQAR Approved; certified to the ISO standard relating to Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our Company's commitment to quality. We are also members of MakeUK who champion and celebrate British manufacturing and manufacturers, and member of the Container Self Storage and Traders Association; an international organisation representing the interests of Container Self-Storage Operators, Traders and Innovators.
ISO Cert No. 13586-QNS-001
ISO 9001:2015
