Insulated Shipping Containers
Condensation problems in shipping containers
When purchasing a storage container it may be worth considering whether an insulated container would be a worthwhile investment. What you are planning to store in your container plays an important part in making this decision. Are your stored items likely to be damaged by trapped moisture within the container? Condensation can be a particular problem with containers that have been previously used for shipping, because between each trip abroad, the shipping container is steam cleaned ready for the next job - a necessary procedure, but the down side is the porous timber floor will always retain some of the moisture. A fully lined and insulated container will eliminate condensation problems.
Storing delicate items in fluctuating temperatures
If you are using your container to store items such as furniture, or papers and documents for archiving, you will find these goods can suffer from moisture damage, caused by condensation as the temperature outside the container drops during cold months. If liquids are being stored there is an even the risk of these freezing in extreme weather conditions. For instance, Containers Direct supplied a container to a mountain rescue team, to store emergency medical equipment. The container is currently on top of a mountain in Scotland - dry and frost free on the inside as it is a fully lined and insulated container.Types of insulation offered
For a cheap and easy option we offer Grafotherm anti-condensation spray on the roof of the container. This will slow down the spread of condensation but will not eliminate it completely. For the complete elimination of condensation we recommend choosing ply or melamine lining and insulation. Ply lining is a good all rounder for containers used for storage, and melamine lining is mostly used for container conversions, such as portable offices, classrooms or catering units.
How we insulate containers
The process of converting a basic container to an insulated container is achieved by two steps. To start with, the steel body of the container is fitted with a timber frame that fits perfectly inside the shell of the container. No drilling is involved so there is no risk of leaking. Next rockwool insulating material is inserted, and timber ply nailed to the frame. The edges are finished off with beading. As an extra precaution if the container is likely to be subject to particularly extreme conditions, the container doors can be lined too. You now have a fully lined and insulated container to provide a completely dry environment for your precious storage items.
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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
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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.
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