Shipping Container Parts Storage Layouts

[Lionelgee]

Hello All,

After trying to do what should have been a very quick and simple job in my shed I have decided to get a shipping container as an interim measure.

What dimensions for concrete pads would be used to sit a 20 or 40 foot shipping container on?

The arrangement would be something like having the concrete pads positioned inside a timber edge. The timber will retain a layer of weedmat and gravel to prevent weeds growing under and around the container

After today's travails - I want to have everything that is currently stored on the shed floor moved out. If it cannot fit on a pallet rack; or on my shelving units - out the shed doors it goes. Such things as engines mounted on engine stands and dollys. Plus bonnets (engine hoods), truck doors and a ride-on mower.

Stuff I currently have to lean over, move around ... or trip over ... to try and reach something that should be easy to get to that is stored away. I just filled up my swear jar by the way... Plus, the dog and cat are in hiding - while covering their ears.

Kind regards
Lionel

[Matthew P]

Lionel,

The dimension you hear are the OUTSIDE dimensions. So 20 or 40ft long and 8ft wide. The corner pockets are (going from memory here) about 8"x8".

External Measurements: 19ft 10in long; 8ft wide; 8ft 6in high [6.05m long; 2.44m wide; 2.59m high]

https://www.discovercontainers.com/s...er-dimensions/

Hope that helps.
Matt

[Mike Cecil]

Lionel,

A solid Besser block on its side in each corner, dug in almost flush with the ground surface, is all you need to support the container. No need to mix concrete and caste special pads. The gravel only needs to be about a foot or two wide, if you use any at all - under the container (if mounted very close to the ground) does not get light and therefore does not support weed growth, only around the edge, which can be hit with a whipper-snipper (weed whacker) from time to time.

Mike

[David Herbert]

There are also ' Hi Cube' 45 foot containers, some higher than basic ones too. All the same width. I agree that digging in some concrete blocks for each corner will be fine as long as there is a little space under the floor so that it is not sitting on damp earth.

David

[Mike Cecil]

Agree with David. Close to the ground, not in contact with.

Mike

[Wayne Hingley]

I have my containers sitting on pressure treated wood railway ties (sleepers), and they are very solid. I agree with Mike's comment; the weeds will not grow under the containers due to low light, and as David says; it is important to leave an air gap at he bottom so the floor doesn't rust out due to trapped moisture (I have seen some very rusty undersides).

[Lynn Eades]

I have 2 containers (both 20 foot insulated) left over from an original 7 that I shifted up here with. (they are temporary, and there's nothing more permanent goes the saying) They are holding a bit of weight, but have sunk a bit. They are sitting on pieces of 8x2 rough sawn pine. (ground treated) It depends on your ground. (No termites here) All the weight is carried at the corners, so to have the container stay stable you need to do a thorough job of setting them up. Make sure when settled in place that the doors open and close nicely. If the container has a twist in it the doors may well give trouble. If I was going to lay concrete, it would be in front of the doors, so that you can get in and out without the big step up or down, so much.