Corten Steel Containers
What is COR-TEN Steel?
Corten steel containers are shipping containers manufactured from a special compound of steel developed to give the best protection around against the elements - short of keeping the container indoors! Trademarked as COR-TEN, but more commonly known as weathering steel because of its resistance to atmospheric corrosion compared to other steels. Because shipping containers are constantly exposed to the atmospheric weathering, including sea water, without added protection they would very quickly turn into old rust buckets!
The Science Behind Weathering Steel
From manufacture, Corten steel containers will give at least 20 years of problem free use, because the steel forms a protective layer on the surface under the influence of the weather. It is in fact exposure to the weather that enables the corrosion-retardant surface to develop and regenerate by forming a stable layer of surface rust. This may sound contradictory, but it's actually by allowing the steel to rust on the surface that provides it with a protective coating. It can be described as 'self-healing'. No other form of treatment or coating is required with corten steel. Corten steel containers are in good company with many high profile bridges and outdoor sculptures also made from corten steel. The Angel of the North is a fine example of an outdoor corten steel structure.
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If you are buying a container for storage and not shipping, bear in mind it is only shipping containers that are made from corten steel. This is why shipping containers make excellent storage containers too, and have an advantage over containers built specifically for storage as they are less susceptible to damage and will last much longer.
Corten steel products at Containers Direct
We have something to suit all budgets:
We also use corten steel containers for office conversions and cut down products, to give our customers a wider range of choice and flexibility. Cut down containers can be made to any size and we offer a choice of different door styles, additional doors, repositioned doors, anti condensation treatments and repainting
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.
"The container is in situ and it is as new, just perfect. Your driver was amazing and made sure everything was spot on before he left. A company opposite us has four on site and ours makes them look very secondhand indeed. Thanks again. We have already had so really good comments and without doubt, if asked, we will give them your details."Alligator Dynamic Drapes
9th October 2024
order - a New 'once used' 16ft Container
"Friendly, supporting, knowledgeable and kept us up to date."Aurora Severnside
6th September 2024
order - a 4m Flat Pack Containers
"No issues from our order. From initial enquiry, drawings and plans to delivery, all went perfectly. Sales Team were very helpful and made changes from the original concept design to meet our own requirements without hesitation, would highly recommend to others."Bob Gardner, North Air
4th September 2024
order - a 10ft ModiBox Office
"The flat packs we purchased (4 in total over two purchases) are very good quality, solid, spacious and blend into our outdoor space nicely."From The Vineyard School
28th August 2024
order - a 2m Flat Pack Containers
"The delivery driver was excellent - courteous and professional. As it said on the website, our container was fully in place in under an hour after starting its installation - excellent."Torthorwald Community Council
25th August 2024
order - a 4m Flat Pack Container
"I was very pleased with all the aspects of your service and will use you again."Sample Building Services Ltd
26th July 2024
order - a 20ft builders grade container from our Clearance page.
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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
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