5 Smart Shipping Container Modifications
Modification of shipping containers could be really diversified, different, and open to changes. Nowadays, shipping containers are also used for different purposes such as homes, storage facilities, or other stuff. While you are building them or using them, modification becomes a part of your lifestyle since it is unbelievably easy and you do not need so much money. Many people try different things and it does not matter if you are using your shipping container as a home or storage or something entirely different. From its exterior to small things such as motion sensors for security, you can add and change it. In this article, we are going to give you five smart different shipping container modifications that you have to use.
Interior Painting
The first thing is of course the interior painting. As you can imagine, shipping containers are made out of one single color and they are mostly not pretty or already worn too much because of the use with items inside them. That is why if you are going to live in it or not if you care about how good it looks, you have to paint it with a color you wish. However, you have to be careful because you are painting metal here and it might be a little bit harder than painting a traditional wall. You can also make different designs while you are painting it, and this is called branding. You can add some kind of logo or shape or something you want that could have a meaning or not. Eventually, doing this either just painting or doing branding is essential for your shipping container and must be done, at least do it pretty.
Exterior Designing
Exteriors of shipping containers are likely to be worn too much if your container is a second-hand one. Sun and other elements hitting your container on a daily basis when it was used for the transportation of goods damages the exterior. That is why exterior designing/painting is as important as interior painting/designing. However, while you are painting or designing the exterior of your shipping container, you are much freer than the interior of your container. Most people use many different brandings or color schemes in exterior design because it looks amazingly cool. Putting only one color could be seen as a normal shipping container and, you would not want that with your house, for example. Always be on the lookout for cool designs and schemes that could level up your container game.
Flooring
Flooring is another essential part of modifications in shipping containers because even if your container is new, the flooring is not the best one if you are using it as a home or for a different purpose where you live in. Most people choose to change the flooring to hardwood if they are going to live in it because it looks much better and gives you the feeling of relaxation since you are going to live in it. However, if the shipping container is going to be used as a storage facility or somewhere to store items, hardwood is not the best option. Maybe leaving it as it is could be an option since the main purpose of use will not change. But it is a fact that during the modification period, flooring changes nearly all the time especially if the container is used and the flooring is worn too much. A worn flooring will create problems for you and your goods in the future and it is best to get rid of it right from the beginning when you are doing the modifications.
Solar Panels
Solar panels are the new future for many households and modifications. With solar panels, you will not have to worry about electricity problems as to whether you will have your electricity without cuts or not because once you get these installed, you will have no problem having electricity in your container if there is enough sun in your county. As you can imagine, whatever it is that you are making the modification for, you need electricity when you are using it and without too much extra monthly cost and problems, solar panels could do an extraordinary job. Putting them on the roof of your container takes up no space and also very efficient. Always consider installing solar panels instead of wiring up for classical electricity. However, you also have to know whether the sun will get yearly will be enough for your solar panel to sustain your electricity because most parts of the world do not get enough sun to have the solar panels work efficiently. Make your research before using solar panels.
Motion Sensors
Last but not least, motion sensors are the best protection feature for your container. Since you will not be in the middle of the city and close to forestry or far away from the center, you need to have good security measures just in case. Adding up motion sensors to certain places could give you extended security and should be a part of your modification period. This way, you will be secure either living/working inside it or stuffing your goods/items in your storage container. Does not matter why you are using it, it will be a great addition.
As you can see, there are many modifications you can do and use in your shipping container for security, cool design, or budget-friendly. There are of course many different other modifications that you can try and use on your shipping containers. But we have given you five different and smart ones that could be a massive help in your modification plans or processes. Trying out new things will never hurt, and you can try things that many people did not, for example, motion sensors. Many people neglect this kind of security step but from our experiences, they could be a good addition to your modifications.
If you want to buy, lease or rent a container please email or call us at:
1-800-304-0981 Or info@usacontainers.co / info@canadiancontainers.co
If you want to buy a container click HERE
If you want to rent a container click HERE
0 Comments