Looking for Shipping Containers for Sale and Rent in Northern California?
When looking to buy or rent a shipping container in Northern California, make sure you find a reputable dealer that is located in the area. You’ll want a dealer that has a wide range of containers and one that can meet with you face-to-face to assure you are getting the right type of container for your needs. You also should consider going to the container yard to see the containers for your self or at least get photos of the container that you are purchasing. Make sure your dealer has experience in selling, renting and customizing shipping containers.
Shipping Container Sizes:
- 10 Foot Shipping Containers
The 10-foot shipping container comes in a variety of types. The most common type includes of 10ft container includes your choice of cargo doors, 7ft wide roll-up door or 42” office door. 10-foot shipping containers can be used as guard shacks, refrigeration, residential storage, concession stands, and offices. 10-foot shipping containers are available with windows, ventilation, electrical, AC/Heat and insulation. - 20 Foot Shipping Container
The 20-foot shipping container also comes in different types. The most popular types among customers are the office, pre-fabricated, the cargo door, the roll-up door, 2 roll-up doors, walk-in door, full side open, car storage, event, refrigerated, insulated, and concession stands. - 40 Foot Shipping Container
The types of 40-foot shipping containers offered include the office, cargo door, 1 roll-up door, 2 roll-up doors, 3 roll-up doors, 4 roll-up doors, full side open, car storage, refrigerated, insulated, and concession stands.
Shipping Container Uses and Options:
Office Containers
A great use of a shipping container is for offices. Office containers should be manufactured using heavy-duty steel frame and be customizable for windows, electricity, doors and even restrooms. Office containers are great for construction sites because the portability of a shipping container makes it feasible to move the office container from site to site.
Refrigerated
If you need short-term or long-term cold storage space, a refrigerated or insulated shipping container will fit your needs. Some features of the refrigerated container include the following:
- R30 Insulation
- 220volt or 440volt – 3 Phase power
- 8′ gauge steel for the construction of the frame
- Can be used as a freezer or cooler
- Aluminum T-Bar floors
- Sizes that refrigerated shipping containers come in include 20-foot and 40-foot
Cargo Doors
Another type of shipping container that might suit your need is one with a cargo door. The cargo door shipping container is the best choice for portable onsite storage, and they come in a variety of sizes. Some features of cargo shipping containers include the following:
- 8’ gauge steel frames
- 14’ gauge steel body construction
- Wood floors that are one-inch thick
Roll-Up Doors
Shipping containers with roll-up doors are also an excellent choice for storage space in the short- and long-term. They are suitable for commercial use, building supplies, and home use. There are shipping containers with 1, 2, 3, and 4 roll-up doors. You can choose the size of the shipping container and the number of roll-up doors depending on your needs and preferences. Some features of the roll-up door shipping containers are as follows:
- 8’ gauge steel frames
- 24’ gauge steel body construction
- Wood floors that are one-inch thick
Car Storage
You can also use the shipping containers as storage for a car or truck. You can even ship one or even more vehicles in a 20-foot shipping container. However, it is important that you secure the cars or trucks with strapping. If you are looking for a shipping container for car or truck shipping ask your dealer if they can supply you the restraints that you need to secure the vehicles and ensure safe shipping.
The number of cars that you are able to fit in our shipping containers depends on the size of the shipping container you use. In general, two vehicles will be able to fit in a 20-foot container. You should refer to an expert before you proceed to use the shipping container as car storage.
Shipping containers are great for long-term or short-term storage space. They are ideal for commercial or residential use because they offer secure storage.
For more information about shipping containers for sale and rent in Northern California, don’t hesitate to contact us.