Everything you didn't know about shipping containers

ASWnut101 · 05-28-07, 05:10 PM

Do Maersk Sealand's come from there, too?

tycho102 · 05-30-07, 12:35 PM

Over in "tornado alley" in the US, there are companies that are selling half-containers as tornado shelters. They take a container, cut it in half, weld a door on the open side and put in a vent, then bury that sucker in your yard. Sometimes moored in concrete to give it a bit of weight and added protection. Mostly leak proof if you keep the inside either painted or coated.

I've been thinking about getting one for several years. The funny thing is it can be used as a dipole antenna with just a bit of work, bringing in really outstanding radio (possibly television) reception during said storms.

August · 05-30-07, 01:21 PM

I have a 20 footer shipping container at my place in Maine. For the cost ($2100 delivered) it's far above a comparable wood or steel shed, and I can move it if i have to...

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,202 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a 20 footer shipping container at my place in Maine. For the cost ($2100 delivered) it's far above a comparable wood or steel shed, and I can move it if i have to... __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

05-30-07, 12:35 PM	#2
tycho102 Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,100 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Over in "tornado alley" in the US, there are companies that are selling half-containers as tornado shelters. They take a container, cut it in half, weld a door on the open side and put in a vent, then bury that sucker in your yard. Sometimes moored in concrete to give it a bit of weight and added protection. Mostly leak proof if you keep the inside either painted or coated. I've been thinking about getting one for several years. The funny thing is it can be used as a dipole antenna with just a bit of work, bringing in really outstanding radio (possibly television) reception during said storms.