Different Containers for Different Jobs

To protect a shipping container in New Zealand, start with a sound, wind and watertight unit built from Corten weathering steel, then set it level and off the ground on a firm base. Pair passive ventilation with insulation to stop condensation, wash off salt spray in coastal areas, touch up scratches early and keep the…

Introduction: The Lifecycle of a Shipping Container Every renovation needs somewhere safe to put your life while the builders pull it apart. The couch, the boxed-up kitchen, the stack of rimu you salvaged from the hallway and the tools you use every weekend all need a secure, dry home for months at a time. Most…

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